HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR Energy
RONALD BURTON,CPM
THOMAS KINLAW,III City of j cry CITY MANAGER
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: -- CITY SECRETARY
TAYLOR L.GETWOOD o r t r t h u r
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CAL J.JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
WARREN PENA CITY ATTORNEY
KAALAJACOBS
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
5:30 PM CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For
Tuesday, August 25, 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
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
August 25, 2026
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses
Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Getwood
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Pena
Councilmember Jacobs
Councilmember Frank, Sr.
City Manager Burton, CPM
City Secretary Ned, TRMC
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Joan Jones Regarding Parking In Yard, On Concrete, Or On The
Street.
(2) Harold Doucet Regarding The Delay Of The Forensic Audit.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Joyce James of Joyce James Consulting And Shari
Pulliam of Texas Family Care Network Regarding Answering The Call
For Children And Families.
(2) A Presentation By Graylin Gant Regarding The Ferry System Out of
Sabine Pass.
AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
(3) A Presentation By Dr. Hani Tohme Regarding A Summary Of The
Pavement Rehabilitation And Related Appurtenances On Redbird
From The Dead-End To Hwy 347.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions
(1) A Discussion And Possible Action Regarding "No Parking On
Unapproved Surfaces" Pursuant To Ordinance No. 26-13. (Requested
By Councilmember Getwood)
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
AUGUST 25, 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
August 5, 2026 Special Meeting
August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
August 11, 2026 Special Executive Meeting
August 12, 2026 Special Meeting
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24829 — A Resolution Authorizing The Ceremonial
Dedication Of The Port Arthur Business Park Located On Spur 93 To
Floyd Batiste In Honor Of Former Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd J. Batiste.
(2) P.R. No. 24894 — A Resolution Establishing The Trill City Car Show
As A Special Event Scheduled For September 19, 2026; Designating
Lakefront Park As The Entertainment Area And Event Location;
Designating Matthew's Wings Foundation As The Exclusive
Concessionaire For The Event; Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With Matthew's Wings Foundation As
Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur
Code Of Ordinances.
(3) P.R. No. 25014 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Reject All Six (6) Proposals Received For The Roof Replacement
Project At The City Of Port Arthur Fleet Maintenance Building Located
At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard And To Revise The Project Specifications
And Solicit New Proposals.
(4) P.R. No. 25068 — A Resolution Requesting Approval And Adopting
The Updated Title VI Program, Policies, And Procedures Of The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Accordance With Title VI Of The Civil Rights
Act Of 1964 And Applicable United States Department Of
Transportation Requirements.
(5) P.R. No. 25078—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With PaveCon, Ltd., Of Houston, Texas, BuyBoard
Cooperative Contract No. 800-26, For The 25th Street Bridge Repair
Project — Phase 2 For The Amount Of $72,949.46. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project No.
BR0002.CON.
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 25084 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Professional Services Contract With Land Collective, LLC,
Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, For The Development And
Implementation Of A Comprehensive Master Plan For Pleasure
Island; Providing For Final City Council Approval Of The Negotiated
Contract.
(7) P.R. No. 25086 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Vortex Services LLC, Of Houston, Texas For
The Rehabilitation Of Sanitary Sewer Manholes At Thomas Jefferson
Middle School Through The Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. TP07-25 In The Total Amount
Of $53,880.26; Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-220-
5313-00-00-000, Sewer System Maintenance.
(8) P.R. No. 25087 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Increase The Authorized Purchase Order Amount With Sunbelt
Rentals For The Rental Of Mini Excavators From $21,987.96 To A
Projected Total Amount Of $40,051.62, Resulting In An Increase Of
$18,063.66 For The Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2025-2026; Providing
For Funding From Account No. 410-40-215-5401-00-00-000.
(Rent/Lease)
(9) P.R. No. 25089 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Police Department To Apply For The Motiva First Responders Grant
With No Cash Match Requirement.
(10) P.R. No. 25090 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider A Specific Use Permit For 0.9162 Acres Of Land Consisting
Of Tract 11-A, Block 5, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas. (6331 West Port Arthur Road)
Z26-09 David Russell Hinson
(11) P.R. No. 25091 — A Resolution To Accept The Project Completion
Documents For The Miscellaneous Waterlines Project On Procter
Street And 6th Street With Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas; No
Retainage Was Taken For This Project.
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 25094—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 For
The 2026-2027 Academic Year, With The City's Contribution Not To
Exceed $50,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001-17-045-
5420-00-30-000, Subject To Approval Of The Budget, And The
Availability Of Appropriated Funds.
(13) P.R. No. 25100—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Spark Lighting Of Houston, Texas, For The
Installation Of LED Lighting Improvements At The Babe Zaharias
Pickleball And Basketball Courts, Located At 3500 Jimmy Johnson
Boulevard, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No.
790-26, In An Amount Not To Exceed $55,800.00. Funds Are
Available In The Parks And Recreation Capital Improvement Account
Number 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 Project Codes PR0011.OTH.
(14) P.R. No. 25107 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The
Development And Construction Of An Indoor Batting Cage At Pioneer
Park; An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000.00 Shall Be Made Available
For The Project, Subject To Approval And Appropriation Of The City's
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Upon Approval, Funding Shall Be
Available In Account No. 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Close-Out Documentation Submitted By Brystar
Contracting, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Stonegate Drainage
Improvement Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Release
The Retainage In The Amount Of $901,680.81. Account Nos. 307-
00-000-2050-00-00-000 ($43,184.04), 148-00-000-2050-00-00-000
($520,542.12), 154-00-000-2050-00-00-000 ($337,954.64). Project
No. DR1PO4.
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 25065 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Services
Agreement With Future Force Inc. To Provide The Future Force
Workforce Readiness Program To Eligible Port Arthur Residents In
An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00 Over A Two (2) Year Term
(FY 2026 - $50,000.00; FY 2027 - $175,000.00; FY 2028 -
$75,000.00), Subject To Annual Appropriation And Approval Of The
Budget. FY 2026 Funds Are Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5475-00-00-000. (Job Training Programs)
(3) P.R. No. 25067 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Development
Conditional Grant Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation And PARC Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Script
Care Pharmacy Of Texas For An Amount Not To Exceed $157,130.00;
Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00-00-000.
(4) P.R. No. 25085 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase (11) Rotork Electric Actuators Including Installation From
Sole Source Provider Environmental Improvements, Inc. Of Houston,
Texas, In The Amount Of $124,423.00, Account No. 410-40-210-
5318-00-00-000. (Equipment Maintenance)
(5) P.R. No. 25088 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratifying The City
Manager's Decision To Authorize The Emergency Repairs To The
46th Street Lift Station With Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas In The
Total Amount Of $193,657.06; Funds Are Available In CIP Account
No. 405-00-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0032.
(6) P.R. No. 25092 — A Resolution Approving Awarding Of A Bid By The
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Construction Contract For The Rehabilitation Of
The Detention Ponds At The Spur 93 Business Park To TW Dirt, LLC
Of Gilmer, Texas In The Amount Of $513,340.00; Funding Is
Contingent Upon The Approval Of The FY26/27 Budget And
Appropriation Of Funding. Once Approved, Funding Will Be Available
In The PAEDC Account Number. 120-80-625-8511-00-00-000.
(Land)
AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 25101 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Contracts For The Purchase Of HDPE Pipe For The Water
Utilities Department With Consolidated Pipe And Supply Of Houston,
Texas And Act Pipe & Supply Of Beaumont, Texas With A Total
Projected Budgetary Impact Of$150,000.00 With Funding Allocated
From Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000,
Sewer System Maintenance For FY27, Subject To City Council's
Annual Appropriation And Approval Of The FY27 Budget.
(8) P.R. No. 25102 — A Resolution Approving A Five-Year Contract
Agreement With The Texas Health And Human Services Commission
For The Continuation And Operation Of The Nurse-Family
Partnership Program; Authorizing The Director Of Health Services
Through The City Manager To Execute The Agreement In An
Amount Not To Exceed $5,531,289.00 For The Term September 1,
2026, Through August 31, 2031; Providing That Funding And
Expenditures Are Subject To The Adoption And Appropriation Of The
City's Annual Budgets For Fiscal Years 2026-2027 Through 2030-
2031.
(9) P.R. No. 25105 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Establishing That The Frenchy's Chicken Grand
Opening Celebration, To Be Held On Saturday, August 29, 2026,
Serves A Public Purpose; Authorizing The Temporary Closure Of
Gulfway Drive Between Bluebonnet Avenue And Orange Avenue
From 11:00 A.M. To 11:00 P.M.; Authorizing The City Manager Or
His Designee To Execute An Agreement For The Temporary Closure
Of State Right Of Way With The State Of Texas, Acting By And
Through The Texas Department Of Transportation.
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 25121 —A Resolution Establishing Frenchy's Grand Opening
Block Party On August 29, 2026, From 11:00 A.M. To 11:00 P.M, As
A Special Event; Designating Gulfway Drive Between Bluebonnet
Avenue And Orange Avenue As The Event Location And
Entertainment Area; Designating F. Wilson Investments, LLC As The
Exclusive Concessionaire For The Event; And Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With F. Wilson Investments, LLC
Pursuant To Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur
Code Of Ordinances.
(11) P.R. No. 25109 — A Resolution Appointing A Member And / Or
Members To The Charter Advisory Committee. (Requested By
Councilmember Getwood)
(12) P.R. No. 25111 — 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 An Additional $20,000.00
For A New Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $120,000.00;
Funding Is Available In The Law Department's Professional Services
- Account No. 001-05-013-5420-00-10-000.
(13) P.R. No. 25116 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To
Enter Into An Agreement Between The City of Port Arthur, Texas
And Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc. ("EISG') For
Industrial Waste Operations At The Port Arthur Landfill Located at
4732 Highway 73 West, Port Arthur, Texas. (Requested By
Councilmember Frank)
(14) P.R. No. 25108 — A Resolution Authorizing The Ceremonial Street
Renaming Of Austin Avenue From State Highway 87 (A.K.A. Gulfway
Drive) To Thomas Boulevard As "Rev. Dr. Luther B. Wade Way" In
Honor Of The Late Rev. Dr. Luther B. Wade; Providing That The
Ceremonial Designation Shall Not Change The Official Street Name
Or Addresses Of Adjacent Residences Or Businesses; And Providing
For The Installation Of Ceremonial Street Name Signs.
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AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 2026
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7440 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Renaming Austin Avenue, Generally Extending From The 300 Block
Through The 2000 Block, To "Rev. Dr. Luther B. Wade Avenue";
Making Findings That The Request Complies With The City Of Port
Arthur Street Renaming Policy Adopted By Resolution No. 87-220;
Accepting And Incorporating The Staff Impact Report; Directing The
City Manager To Implement The Street Renaming; Providing For The
Replacement And Installation Of Street Name Signs; Providing For
The Updating Of Official City Records, Addressing Systems, Maps,
And Geographic Information Systems; Providing For Notification To
Affected Governmental Agencies, Utilities, Service Providers, And
Property Owners; Providing For Severability; Providing For
Publication; And Providing 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 11:30 AM On August 26, 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
4 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,
4 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