HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/2014 SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING — October 14, 2014
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Mosely 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, October
14, 2014 at 4:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr.,
Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely and Kaprina Frank; Interim
City Manager John A. Comeaux, P.E., City Secretary Sherri Bellard and City Attorney
Valecia Tizeno.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Freeman was absent from the Special Executive
Meeting.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Special Executive Meeting at 4:13 p.m.
Councilmember Robert E. ' Bob" Williamson jointed the Special Executive Meeting at
4:13 p.m.
II. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To
Compliance With HUD Regulations
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Legal Advice and Compliance Issues
Regarding The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Sabine Pass Liquefaction
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To
Industrial District Agreements
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Consult With The
City Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation As It Pertains
To Access RV Park
(5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land On The Westside
(6) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land Of The 500 Block of Procter Street
(7) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of Land At 3451 57th Street
(8) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
(Orange County)
(9) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The
Prospects For The Position Of City Manager Of The City Of
Port Arthur
The City Council recessed their meeting at 4:09 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 6:13 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton,
Albright, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; Interim City Manager Comeaux; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION
Councilmember Frank read the following motion into the record:
MOTION TO SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS FOR THE CITY MANAGER
CANDIDATES ON NOVEMBER 5TH 6TH AND 7TH, 2014
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
The City Attorney read the following motion into the record:
MOTION TO ENTER IN AN AGREEMENT WITH LOU RICHARD
REAL ESTATE TO MARKET PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AT
3451 57TH STREET
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
The City Attorney read the following motion into the record:
MOTION TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OLSON AND OLSON REGARDING
ANNEXATION ISSUES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000.00
Councilmember Lewis filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and did not
participate in any discussion or action regarding the above-mentioned motion.
The motion was made by Councilmember Mosely and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the motion by Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their Special Meeting at 6:16 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 SHERRI BELLARD
END OF SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD: October 14, 2014.
APPROVED: .
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