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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18611: APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING To: Brian McDougal, City Manager, Mayor and City Council FROM: Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services DATE: January 27, 2015 RE: P.R. No. 18611 — Appointing and/or Reappointing members and alternates to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) COMMENT: RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution 18611 appointing and/or reappointing members and alternates to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) to serve a two (2) year term. BACKGROUND: In accordance with Section 211.008 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 25- 100 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, the Mayor with the approval of the City Council may appoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) for a term of two years. BUDGETARY EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution 18611 appointing and/or reappointing members and alternates to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) to serve a two (2) year term. P.R.NO.18611 01/27/2015 PDL PAGE 1 OF 4 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND PRESCRIBING THE TERM OF OFFICE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 211.008 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 25-100 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, the Mayor with the approval of the City Council may appoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term of two years; and, WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjustment primary function is to deal administratively with individual and neighborhood zoning decisions on a tract-by-tract basis; and, WHEREAS, membership on the Zoning Board of Adjustment is set at five (5) members and up to four (4) alternates; and, WHEREAS, the current board member and alternate positions expired in 2014; and, WHEREAS, there is a need to appoint five (5) members to the five (5) positions on the board and four (4) members to the four alternate positions on the boards; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinion in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That new members and alternates are hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A", and shall serve two (2) year terms. P.R.NO.18611 01/27/2015 PDL PAGE 2 OF 4 Section 3. That any or all of the four (4) nominees as alternates can act in the absence of the members, which in turn will allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment to operate in compliance with all of Sections 25-200 through 25-203 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 4. That a quorum shall be obtained for the scheduled meetings, in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and Chapter 551 Government Code. Section 5. That new members and alternates, upon taking the required oath of office and doing all things necessary to qualify for such office, shall have all the rights and powers provided by the Statutes and Ordinances pertaining thereto appertaining. Section 6. That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, the appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary and be sworn in, receive a copy of the Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, and attend an orientation seminar from the City Attorney's office. Section 7. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of February, A.D., 2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: P.R.NO.18611 01/27/2015 PDL PAGE 3 OF 4 Noes: Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: \rd Valecia "Val" Ti o, City Attorney APPROVED: Brian McDougal, City Manager Ronald "Ron" Bu on, Director of Development Services P.R.NO.18611 01/27/2015 PDL PAGE 4 OF 4 EXHIBIT "A" ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TWO (2) YEAR TERM (2015 - 2017) BOARD MEMBERS: Member Name Member Address Anthony Leger 3345 Roya Court, Port Arthur, Texas 77642-4561 Antoine Freeman 1428 Vicksburg Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77640-4453 Gregory Casmire 5050 Lakeside Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642-1142 Dinh Hong Nguyen 212 Emory Lane, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 William V. Larrain, P.E. 3401 63rd Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 ALTERNATES: Member Name Member Address Hung "Bobby" Nguyen 3319 Birchwood Triangle, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 George Boutte 1923 Freeman Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Eddie Scaggs 8024 Chimney Rock Court, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 John L. Clayton 1029 Mulberry Lane, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 P.R.NO.18611 01/27/2015 PDL PAGE 5 OF 4 City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustments (Z.B.A.) List of Candidates Mr.Anthony Leger Owner/Partner and Vice-President of Soutex Surveyors and Engineers who manages and directs all commercial, residential, industrial and municipal Engineering and Surveying Projects for the company. He has 30 years' experience in the surveying and engineering field and has worked for the City of Beaumont Engineering Department as a Construction Inspector II, Faust Engineering and Surveying as a Supervisor of Operations and Scheduling, and has owned and operated Soutex Surveyors and Engineers since 1996. Mr.Antoine Freeman A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School; has a B.S. from Texas College in 1995 and secured a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa in 2005. Mr.Gregory Casmire Retired from the Texas Department of Transportation in Beaumont, Texas after 29 years of service, he is also an Engineer EIT. Mr. Dihn Nguyen Owner of LLB Construction. Has built a total of nine (9) homes in the City of Port Arthur and also reconstructed the second floor of City Hall. William V. Larrain,P.E., Project Engineer, Owner Mr. Larrain is a registered professional engineer in Texas and a graduate from the University of Houston. Mr. Larrain started Action Civil Engineers following an eleven (11) year transition, since his gaining ownership of d.p. Consulting Engineers. Mr. Larrain had been with d.p. Consulting Engineers, Inc. for 18 years, since 1997 following 10 years as the Director of Utility Operations for the city of Port Arthur. Mr. Larrain spent 11 years prior to his experience in City Government with another civil consulting firm in Jefferson County. Mr. Larrain has over thirty-nine (39) years of experience in project engineering, engineering and construction management, and public utility operations. Experience has been diverse ranging from design and analysis of wastewater treatment, pumping and collection systems; potable water pumping, distribution and storage facilities; flexible base and concrete roadway design; storm sewer conveyance systems and area drainage studies. Other activities include experience in obtaining and managing state and federal grants, preparing engineering reports for the creation of special purpose districts, state and federal wastewater discharge permitting, and the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.