HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL AND PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION JOINT SPECIAL MEETINGCITY COUNCIL AND PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING -April 27, 2010
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in a Joint Special Session on Tuesday,
April 27, 2010 at 6:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris ~~Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth ~~Liz" Segler;
Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr.,
Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City
Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks and City Attorney Valecia Tizeno.
The Pleasure Island Commission met in a Joint Special Session on Tuesday, April 27,
2010 at 6:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Commissioners Craig Stark, Terry Doyle, David Albright, James Gamble,
Jimmy Whitley, Ricky Reese and Patti Harrington.
Pleasure Island Commissioner Carl Snider was absent from the Joint Special Meeting.
Pleasure Island Commissioner Brian McZeal was absent from the Joint Special Meeting.
II. DISCUSSION
(1) Discussion Regarding Logan Park And The Marina
Improvements, Including Estimated Cost And Funding
Sources, Including FEMA, Texas Parks & Wildlife, User
Fees, Land Leases And Other Potential Revenue
Pleasure Island Commissioner Craig Stark appeared before the City Council to discuss
engineering estimates for Logan Park and Marina improvements.
Pleasure Island Commission Executive Director Jimmy Dike appeared before the City
Council to address inquiries regarding grant funding availability and improvement
needs.
Director of Human Resources and Parks and Recreation Albert Thigpen appeared before
the City Council to comment on needs for a Master Plan to acquire grant funding.
Pleasure Island Commissioner Terry Doyle appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries regarding funding sources.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and
carried unanimously, the City Council requested an Agenda Item to provide funding
assistance for the Pleasure Island Commission's grant applications.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
(2) Discussion Regarding Development Plans For Property
Currently Under Lease With Signal International
Pleasure Island Commissioner Terry Doyle appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the Pleasure Island Commission's leasing selection process.
Pleasure Island Commissioner James Gamble appeared before the City Council to speak
in support of the Pleasure Island Commission's property lease selection.
Pleasure Island Commissioner Craig Stark appeared before the City Council to clarify
statements regarding proposals submitted to the Pleasure Island Commission.
III. CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Meetin4:
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of
Land On Pleasure Island
The City Council and the Pleasure Island Commission did not meet in Executive Session.
III. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their Joint Special Meeting at 8:10
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 DELORIS ~~BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING: April 27, 2010.
APPROVED:
City Council Minutes -Special Executiver Meeting
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