HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 21, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 9:30 AM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM
HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR., City of CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM
SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: „ r!h u CITY SECRETARY
WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR.
TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD ROXANN PAIS COIRONEO
DONEANE BECKCOM ��s CITY ATTORNEY
THOMAS KINLAW,III
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:30 AM CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, April 21, 2026 At 9:30 AM 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
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
April 21, 2026
9:30 AM
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
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Ash Garner Regarding Juneteenth Festival.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation by Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP Regarding the 2025
Audit.
(2) A Presentation Of Employees Service Awards.
(3) A Presentation By Harry Crawford Regarding Pleasure Island Power
Collective Clean Energy And Economic Development Project.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions
(1) A Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The City Employment
Vacancy. (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) A Discussion Regarding How Resolutions Are Written. (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 AM - 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;
AGENDA
APRIL 21, 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 Reports — None
B. Minutes - None
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24737—A Resolution Renewing The Uniform Tax Abatement
Policy Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas Tax Code For A Term
Of One (1) Year.
AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 24864 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of Annual
Service Fees To Tyler Technologies Of Dallas, Texas, In The Amount
Of $30,947.38; Funding Available In 001-17-045-5470-00-30-000
Other Contractual Services.
(3) P.R. No. 24865 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between Jefferson County, The City
Of Beaumont And The City Of Port Arthur For The 2025 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) And Receive Funding
In The Amount Of $33,032.00, No Cash Match Requirement.
(4) P.R. No. 24868 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur Animal Services Center To Apply
For A Walmart Community Grant Through The Walmart Spark Good
Local Grant Program.
(5) P.R. No. 24874 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. Of Vidor, Texas,
For Roof Replacement At The Sabine Pass Community Center In The
Amount Of $65,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account #307-15-
043-8512-00-10-000 Project B00030.CON.
(6) P.R. No. 24881 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
In A One-Year Contract With Daupler, Inc. Of Overland Park, Kansas,
For The Incident Management Reporting System, With A Projected
First Year Budgetary Impact Of $94,996.00. Funding Is Available In
Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-200-5420-00-00-000,
Professional Services.
(7) P.R. No. 24884 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Construction Contract With
Brystar Contracting, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The 9th Avenue
Pavement Improvement Project (Most Westward Lane) From Jimmy
Johnson Boulevard To Lake Arthur Drive, For $50,890.00
Appropriated City Funds. Funding Available In The Capital Streets
Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, Project No. ST5023.CON.
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AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 24887 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For .2987 Acres Of Land, Lot 17,
Part Block 7, Lot 1, Part Block 32, Triangular TR
220.37X206.06X128.82' Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. (Located At 2219 Canal Street)
Z26-04 Kenneth Ray Rice, Jr.
(9) P.R. No. 24898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Contract With Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C. ("Lloyd Gosselink") For Legal Services Related To The Study,
Design, Permit, Construction, Operation Of A Cell At The City's
Landfill, Increasing Contract Funding By $35,000.00 For A New Total
Contract Amount Not To Exceed $60,000.00; Funding Is Available In
The Law Department's Professional Services - Account No. 001-05-
013-5420-00-10-000.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24863—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Professional Services Agreement With PBK Architects Inc. Of
Houston, Texas, For The Design Services Related To The
Nature/Visitor Center On Pleasure Island In The Total Amount Not
To Exceed $272,000.00; Funding Is Available In Account Number
450-00-000-8512-00-00-000 Project Number PI0012.DES.
(2) P.R. No. 24867 — A Resolution Authorizing The Procurement And
Binding Of Commercial Windstorm Insurance Coverage For City-
Owned property; Approving An Annual Premium In An Amount Not
To Exceed $1,638,725.00; Proposed Funding By: General Liability
Insurance Fund 612-11-025-5410-00-00-000, $1,638,725.00.
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AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 24869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Contract With [Vendor To Be Selected By Casting Of
Lots] For July 4, 2026, Fireworks Display On Pleasure Island;
Providing For The Selection Of A Vendor In Accordance With Section
271.901 Of The Texas Local Government Code, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $30,000.00. Account 001-01-005-5470-00-10-
000/Project MA0066.
(4) P.R. No. 24872 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Accepting The Annual Audit For The Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 2025, Approving The Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report For The Year Ending September 30, 2025, And
Approving The Single Audit Report As Of September 30, 2025.
(5) P.R. No. 24873 - A Resolution By The City Council Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas Approving A Principal Forgiveness Agreement With
The Texas Water Development Board And Authorizing The City
Manager As The Designated Representative Of The City To Execute
A Principal Forgiveness Agreement; And Approving Other Matters
Related Thereto.
(6) P.R. No. 24875 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Designating And Establishing The Port Arthur Convention And
Visitors Bureau As The Exclusive Concessionaire For The Port Arthur
Mardi Gras 2027 And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An
Agreement With The Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau.
(7) P.R. No. 24883 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The
City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With SETEX Construction
Corp., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The W. 19th Street Drainage
Improvement Project For The Amount Of $1,168,043.00. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 169-07-015-8515-00-40-000 Project No.
ARP006.CON.
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AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 24885 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2027 Contract
Amendment No. 5 Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services For The Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Program For $103,507.00 Of Federal
Funding With A 10% City Match Of $10,351.00 For A Total Not To
Exceed $113,858.00. This Contract Period Starts July 1, 2026, And
Expires June 30, 2027. The Total Amount Of The Contract Is
$341,574.00, Which Includes The City's 10% Cash Match Of
$31,053.00. The Cash Match Is Budgeted In Account 101-23-061-
5111-00-50-000.
(9) P.R. No. 24886 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase, Through Premier Wireless Business Technology Solutions
Of Houston, Texas, Via TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Contract No.
240101, Certain Camera And License Plate Reader Equipment And
Related Services For Pleasure Island, Including All-In-One Battery
Communication Systems, Solar Panels, Cameras, Chargers, Licenses,
And Storage, Along With Shipping, Handling, Installation, Activation,
Project Management, And Managed Services, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $167,754.00; Funding Available In Account Number 450-00-
000-8522-00-00-000 Project Number PI0013.EQU.CAM.
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AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7407 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Combination Tax And Surplus Revenue Certificates Of Obligation,
Series 2026A In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of$12,415,000.00;
Levying A Tax In Payment Thereof; Making Other Provisions
Regarding Such Certificates Of Obligation, Including Authorizing The
Preparation And Distribution Of One Or More Preliminary Official
Statements And Authorizing The Preparation And Distribution Of One
Or More Official Statements And Matters Incident Thereto; Awarding
The Sale Of The Certificates; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery
Of One Or More Purchase Agreements; Authorizing The Execution
And Delivery Of One Or More Loan Agreements And Promissory
Notes; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement; Authorizing And Confirming The
Engagement Of Certain Professionals In Connection With The
Issuance Of The Certificates Of Obligation; Finding And Determining
That The Meeting At Which This Ordinance Is Passed Is Open To The
Public As Required By Law; And Enacting Other Provisions Relating
Thereto.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
(1) Section 551.071 (Litigation) — POM of Texas Vs. City Of Port Arthur,
Cause No. 26DCCV0380 In The 136th District Court of Jefferson
County, Texas.
(2) Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Phyllis Fipps Vs. City Of Port Arthur,
Cause No. 26DCCV0589 In The 58th District Court of Jefferson
County, Texas.
(3) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Contract For The Study, Design,
Permit, Construction, And Operation Of A Cell That Will Receive
Waste That Is Not Permitted Under The Current City Of Port Arthur
Landfill Permit. (Requested By Councilmember Frank)
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AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED
(4) Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), Section 551.072 (Value Of Real
Property), And Section 551.087 (Economic Development) — Purchase
And Development Of 35.24 Acres Of Land Located On Pleasure
Island.
X. MEETING ADJOURNED
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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 April 22, 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 Of 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
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