HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 13, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM
HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR., City of CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM
SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: �� t r t�1 u _ CITY SECRETARY
WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR.
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TIFFANY L.HAMILTON E\ERFIELD Tex ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
DONEANE BECKCOM CITY ATTORNEY
THOMAS KINLAW,III
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5:30 PM CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, January 13, 2026, At 5:30 PM CT, By Telephonic And
Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of
The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor,
City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The
Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Zoom Toll-Free Numbers And
Entering The Meeting ID: 897 2295 7996 And Passcode: 827577
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
January 13, 2026
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield
Councilmember Beckcom
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Frank, Sr.
City Manager Burton, CPM
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee _
II. PROCLAMATIONS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Deloris Prince Regarding The Positive Impact Of The Police Chief
Advisory Committee On The Community
(2) Kenneth Loftin, With Wayne F. East, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post
4820 Regarding Desert Storm
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By The Transit Director Regarding The Transit San
Antonio Avenue, Reconstruction Project (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions
(1) Discussion And Possible Action Declaring 900 Acres On Pleasure
Island A Brownfield Site Within District 1 (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
(2) Cancellation Of Council Meetings (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
(3) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Implementation Of
Council-Staff Committees (Requested by Councilmember Hamilton
Everfield)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — NONE
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A
TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER)
Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And
Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community Interest,
Which Include The Following:
(1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence;
(2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules;
(3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public
Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A
Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public
Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For
Purposes Of This Subdivision;
(4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By
The Governing Body;
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A
TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) —
CONTINUED
(5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event
Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing
Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A
Member Of The Governing Body Or An Official Or Employee Of The
Political Subdivision; And
(6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health
And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen
After The Posting Of The Agenda
*Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The
Information Provided In The Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS— NONE
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And / Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being
Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen,
In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For
Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Expense And Reimbursement Reports
(Al) Mayor Charlotte Moses:
National League Of Cities Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 — 23, 2025 $3,707.73
(A2) Councilmember Willie Bae Lewis:
National League Of Cities Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 — 23, 2025 $3,203.63
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
A. Travel Expense And Reimbursement Reports
(A3) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw:
National League Of Cities Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 — 23, 2025 $2,994.49
(A4) Councilmember Donald Frank:
National League Of Cities Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 — 23, 2025 $3,374.95
(A5) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Everfield:
National League Of Cities Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 — 23, 2025 $1,591.41
(A6) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Everfield:
Annual Texas Municipal League Conference (TML)
Fort Worth, TX
October 28 — 31, 2025 $2,157.22
(A7) Councilmember Donald Frank:
Annual Texas Municipal League Conference (TML)
Fort Worth, TX
October 28 — 31, 2025 $1,981.61
(A8) Councilmember Doneane Beckcom:
Annual Texas Municipal League Conference (TML)
Fort Worth, TX
October 28 — 31, 2025 $876.56
B. Minutes — None
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24550 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Temporary Access And Use Agreement With Entergy
Texas, Inc., For The Use Of A 50' X 50' Portion Of The Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plant Property As Temporary Workspace For
The Rhodair Gully Bridge Expansion Project On FM 365
(2) P.R. No. 24631 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The First Renewal (Second Year) Of The Professional
Services Agreement With PA Associated Contractors, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas, For Construction Management And Superintendent
Services For Port Arthur Transit And Fleet Construction Projects In
An Amount Not To Exceed $39,000.00. Funding Is Available In FY25-
26 Transit Account No. 401-70-500-5420-00-60-000 Project TR25P-
3 $9,784.00, Project TR1317B $7,783.00, Project DR1P06 $7,783.00
For A Total Amount Of $25,350.00 And FY25-26 Fleet Capital
Account No. 307-13-037-8525-00-10-000 Project B00010 For An
Amount Of $13,650.00
(3) P.R. No. 24642 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Two-Year Contract, With The Option To Renew For Two
Additional Two-Year Terms, With Alliance One Receivable Solutions
Of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, For Collection Services For The Finance
Department:
(4) P.R. No. 24685 —A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Enter Into An Agreement With Golden
Shovel Agency, LLC Of Little Falls, Minnesota For Website
Development And Hosting Services In A One-Time Amount Not To
Exceed Thirty Six Thousand Four Hundred And Fifty Dollars
($36,450.00) With Hosting Services In A Yearly Amount Not To
Exceed Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500.00),
Subject To Annual Budget Approval; PAEDC FY 25-26, Funds
Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000
(Professional Services)
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 24686 — A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Engage The Services Of E.L. Irrigation
And Landscaping Of Beaumont, Texas For The One Time Cleanup,
Installation And Repair Of Landscaping And Irrigation At The Spur
93 And Jade Avenue Business Parks In An Amount Not To Exceed
$51,836.50; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5479-
00-00-000
(6) P.R. No. 24692 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Amendment To The Multiple Use Agreement With The
Texas Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) For The Installation
And Operation Of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
Cameras Within TXDOT Right-Of-Way; Providing Related
Authorization
(7) P.R. No. 24710—A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To
Enter Into An Agreement With The Workforce Solutions Southeast
Texas Board Of Beaumont, Texas To Provide Certification Of
Expenditures As A Public Entity, With No Monetary Contributions
Required, For Use By The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas
Board As A Match For Additional Child Care Funds Through A Child
Care Local Match Contribution Agreement
(8) P.R. No. 24711 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of All
Responses Received To The Request For Qualifications No. P25-093
For Auditing Services For The City Of Port Arthur; Authorizing The
Purchasing Department, In Coordination With The Finance
Department, To Revise The Solicitation Method And Specifications
And Reissue The Procurement As A Request For Proposals
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(9) P.R. No. 24716 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Purchase, Delivery, And
Installation Of Furniture For The Animal Services Center Located At
3615 Gates Boulevard From McCoy Rockford Commercial Interiors
Of Houston, Texas, Through BuyBoard — Texas Purchasing
Cooperative Program Contract No. 767-25, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $78,060.57. Funding Is Available In Capital Projects Account
No. 307-13-041-8512-00-10-000; Project No. B00008-OTH;
Providing For Procurement Consistent With City Policies; And
Providing For An Effective Date
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24496 — A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming The
Authorization And Payment To Computer Information Systems, Inc.
Of Skokie, Illinois, For The Annual License Renewal Fee For
Maintenance Of The Police And Fire Department Computer Aided
Dispatch, Record Management System, And MCS/AVL Server, In The
Amount Of $61,571.78; Funding Available In 001-09-023-5241-00-
10-000
(2) P.R. 24690 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
Amendment No. 1 To The Professional Engineering Services
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Chica &Associates,
Inc. Of Beaumont,Texas, For Additional Professional Services To The
Design Of Two Stormwater Pump Stations At The Babe Zaharias Golf
Course; For An Additional Amount Of $15,000.00, Increasing The
Contract Amount Of $298,000.00 To $313,000.00. Funding Available
In The Capital Improvement Account Number 001-21-051-5420-00-
70-000. Project No. DR1P11
AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 24695 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase 90 GETAC Tablets From CDW-Government Through The
Texas Department Of Information Resources DIR-CPO-4547
Agreement For The Total Amount Of $243,639.00. The Computer
Tablets Will Replace The Tablets In The Police Vehicles That Have
Reached End Of Life. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology
IT Equipment Account 001-09-023-5241-00-10-000
(4) P.R. No. 24699 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 02 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas For
Phase IV Repairs To Pompeiian Villa That Increases The Contract
Term By Ninety-Eight Days To A New Completion Date Of April 6,
2026, At No Additional Cost
(5) P.R. No. 24700 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Amendment No. 1 To The Professional Engineering Services
Agreement With Chica & Associates, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Construction Management And Value Engineering Services For The
Stonegate Drainage Improvement Project, Providing For A Change
In Scope Of Work, A 151 Day Time Extension, An Increase In The
Contract Amount In The Amount Of $216,666.67 For A New Total
Contract Amount Of $1,334,663.05. Funding Is Available In Account
No. 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000 Project No. DR1PO4.ENG.CTY
(6) P.R. No. 24705 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And W
And W Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Utility Cut Repairs At
Various Locations Throughout The City With A Projected Impact Of
$200,000.00. Allocated Approximately $100,000.00 In Fiscal Year
2026 And $100,000.00 In Fiscal Year 2027, Subject To Annual
Budget Appropriation; Funding For This Work Is Available In Public
Works Street Maintenance — City Streets, Account No. 001-21-053-
5316-00-70-000, And Water Utilities — Water Distribution — Streets,
Account No. 410-40-215-5316-00-00-000
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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 24706 — A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final
Renewal Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And W
And W Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Installation Of
Sidewalks & Concrete Work With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$200,000.00. Funding Available In Public Works Street Maintenance-
City Streets, Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 And Other
Available Departmental Accounts
(8) P.R. No. 24714 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To
Accept A Gift Deed From MBV Real Estate, LLC For The Purpose Of
A Dedicated Public Roadway Between Jimmy Johnson Boulevard
Ending At Southwest Area Of Medical Center Hospital And Extending
To The Improved Portion Of Park Central Boulevard, Commonly
Referred To As Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Extension
(9) P.R. No. 24721 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To
Rescind Resolution No. 25-504 And Authorize The City Manager To
Execute A Non-Exclusive Ambulance Service Agreement With Viking
Enterprise Inc. D/B/A City Ambulance Service, Inc.
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7388 — An Ordinance Amending Part II — Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 114 — Vehicles For Hire, Article II. Emergency
Medical Vehicle, Section 114-31 Definition Of Dispatch Facility;
Providing For Severability And Savings Clauses; And Providing For An
Effective Date
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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Note: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 9:30 AM On January 14, 2026.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business, And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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PUBLIC NOTICE Is Hereby Given That The City Council May Elect To Go Into Executive
Session At Any Time During The Meeting In Order To Discuss Any Matters Listed On The
Agenda,When Authorized By The Following Chapter 551 Of The Texas Government Code:
1. Section 551.071, Seeking The Advice Of Its Attorney About Pending Or
Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offers, Or Any Matter In Which The Duty Of
The Attorney To The City Council Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of
Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With The Texas
Open Meetings Act
2. Section 551.072, Deliberating The Purchase, Exchange, Lease Or Value Or Real
Property If Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A Detrimental Effect On
The Position Of The City In Negotiations With A Third Party
3. Section 551.073, Deliberating A Negotiated Contract For A Prospective Gift Or
Donation To The City If The Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A
Detrimental Effect On The City's Position In Negotiations With A Third Person
4. Section 551.074, Deliberating The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation,
Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee; Or
To Hear A Complaint Or Charge Against An Officer Or Employee Under The Officer
Or Employee Who Is The Subject Of The Deliberation Or Hearing Request A Public
Hearing
5. Section 551.076, Deliberating The Deployment Or Specific Occasions For
Implementation Of Security Personnel Or Devices
6. Section 551.087, Discussing Or Deliberating Commercial Or Financial Information
That The City Has Received From A Business Prospect That The City Seeks To
Have Locate,Stay, Or Expand In Or Near The City And With The City Is Conducting
Economic Development Negotiations; Or Deliberating The Offer Or A Financial Or
Other Incentive To A Business Prospect
7. Section 551.089, Deliberating Security Assessments Or Deployments Relating To
Information Resources Technology, Network Security Information, Or The
Deployment Or Specific Occasions For Implementations Of Security Personnel,
Critical Infrastructure, Or Security Devices
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In
Open Session
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RULES OF DECORUM — PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records,state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints,Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item,who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.
This is an abridged version of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances Article II, Sec. 2-75(a).
Article II, The Council. Section 11. -Rules of Procedure