HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18870: MEMBERS TO HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION 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: February 10, 2015
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RE: P.R. No. 18870 — Appointing member(s) to the Historical Lancmark Commission
COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution 18870 appointing member(s) to
the Historical Landmark Commission to serve the remainder of the three (3) year term, expiring April 29,
2017.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 14-15, members of the Historical Landmark Commission shall serve without
pay or compensation and shall be appointed by resolution, duly passed by a majority vote of the City
Council. The members shall be nominated by the corresponding numbered council person, with the ninth
member being appointed by the mayor and be composed of at least one ( 1 ) of the following:
1. Member of the City Planning and Zoning Commission;
2. Licensed Architect;
3. Licensed Attorney;
4. Member of the Port Arthur Historical Society;
5. Member of the Jefferson County Historical Society.
Due to there being no licensed architects residing in the City; it was deemed necessary to amend Section
14.351 as to the residence of the architect.
As a result of this amendment, Dohn H. LaBiche, FAIA of the LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc. is being
recommended to fill the vacancy of "licensed architect" on the Commission.
BUDGETARY EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution 18870 appointing member(s) to
the Historical Landmark Commission to serve the remainder of the three (3) year term, expiring April 29,
2017.
P.R. NO. 18870
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE HISTORICAL
LANDMARK COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Historical Landmark Commission was originally created by Ordinance No. 90-63;
and,
WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 98-67, the City Council changed the composition of the board as
to delete the alternate positions and to clearly delineate the manner of appointment as denoted in Article
XI of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 14-15 amended Ordinance No. 98-67 as it pertained to its
composition and the manner in which board members are appointed; and,
WHEREAS, the terms of office of the current members who have been appointed by the Mayor
and Councilmembers from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will expire on April 29, 2017, as
delineated in Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-351 (c) (2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port
Arthur, one member shall be a licensed architect; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmembers wish to appoint Dohn H. LaBiche, FAIA to fill the
vacancy of "licensed architect" on the Commission as delineated in Exhibit "B".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the City Council hereby appoint Dohn H. LaBiche, FAIA to serve in the position as
"licensed architect" on the Historical Landmark Commission for the remainder of the three (3) year term,
expiring on April 29, 2017.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
P.R. NO. 18870
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of February, A.D. 2015, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by :he following vote: AYES
MAYOR:
COU NCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia "Val' Tizen , City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
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Ronald Burton, Direct• of Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
(As of July 1,2014)
DISTRICT Appointee Current Term Term Original
Resolution Beginning Ending Resolution
Appt& Date Appt& Date
Dr. Sam Monroe RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
1 President of the Jefferson County 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Historical Commission
(Vacant) RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
2 Architect 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Carl Parker RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
3 Licensed Attorney 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Peter Kaatrude RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
4 Dean of Library Services at Gates 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Library
Charleen Commings RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
5 Adjunct Professor of History At 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Lamar— Port Arthur
Fernando Ramirez RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
6 City Planning Commission 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Mark Porterie RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
7 PAISD Superintendent 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Dwight Wagner RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
8 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Mayor Leslie McMahan RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
Jefferson County Historical 04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Commission
Alt. (1) Anthony Leger RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
04/29/2014 04/29/2014
Alt. (2) Bart Bragg RES 14-199 04/28/014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199
04/29/2014 04/29/2014
APPOINTED BY: Nominated by Councilmembers and approved by City Council by majority vote.
LIAISON: Planning Director Ron Burton
TERMS: Three (3)Years
THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION WAS CREATED BY CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO.90-063 ON OCTOBER 2,1990.
THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION BOARD COMPOSITION WAS
AMENDED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 98-067 ON OCTOBER
16,1998.
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EXHIBIT "B"
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HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
(As of July 1,2014)
DISTRICT Appointee Current Term Term Original
Resolution Beginning Ending Resolution
Appt & Date Appt& Date
Dohn H. LaBiche RES 15-??? ? ? RES 15-???
2 Licensed Architect