HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 23, 2013 SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING — July 23 , 2013
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Williamson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Special Session on Tuesday, July 23,
2013 at 4:08 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Robert E. "Bob" Williamson;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III. and
Kerry "Twin" Thomas; City Manager Floyd T. Johnson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard and
City Attorney Valecia Tizeno.
Councilmember Robert Troy joined the Special Executive Meeting at 4:25 p.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Special Executive Meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman was absent from the Special Executive Meeting.
II. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation With Entergy
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation With Texas Gas Service
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding Violations Of
Chapter 54 Of The Texas Local Government Code
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding Environmental
Health Violations
The City Council recessed their Closed Meeting at 4:09 p.m. and reconvened their
Closed Meeting at 5:46 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor
Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Troy, Lewis and Thomas; City
Manager Johnson; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Segler, and
carried, the following motion was adopted:
To retain the Lawton Law Firm to represent the city in the negotiation of a new
franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service. The current agreement will expire
on August 29, 2013.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Troy, Lewis and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the motion by Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their Special Executive Meeting at 5:48
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.
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MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD: July 23, 2013
APPROVED:
City Council Minutes - Special Meeting
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