HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 06/23/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 23, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Scott gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 23,
2015 at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely, Willie
"Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Osman Swati; City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri
Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark
Blanton.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 5:41 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(5) P.R. No. 19002 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Yacht Club
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Swati
under Approval of Agenda that Proposed Resolution No. 19002 be tabled and the
agenda approved.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to approve the agenda with the
exclusion of Proposed Resolution No. 19002:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The agenda was approved.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) James Federick Regarding Water Billing And Water Utilities
Mr. James Federick, 819 E. 18th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned street repairs.
(1) Mary T. Doucet Regarding Environmental Concerns — Residential
Not present.
B. Presentations
3rd Annual "Bullying Stops Here Rally" By Darnetta Antoine
and Brenda Milo
Port Arthur Health Department Representatives Darnetta Antoine and Brenda Milo gave
the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Item A. and
Proposed Resolutions No. : 19018, 19024 and 19025:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18933 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To
Blanket Purchase Order No. 182400 By $50,000.00 For
Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (Formerly Siemens Water
Technologies LLC) For The Purchase Of Sodium Chlorite
For The Utility Operations Department. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02
Proposed Resolution No. 18933 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-225.
(2) P.R. No. 18941 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificates Of
Guarantee For The Completion Of Public Improvements
(Water And Sewer System) To Serve Icon Builders, LLC
Project, Port Arthur Housing Authority's Park Central
Apartments And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18941 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-226
(3) P.R. No. 18971 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts.
Proposed Resolution No. 18971 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-227.
(4) P.R. No. 18994 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee, And The Developer's Bond Submittal For The
Williamson Industrial Park Subdivision And Authorizing
The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
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Proposed Resolution No. 18994 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-228.
(9) P.R. No. 19026 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment
To Pipeline Right Of Way And Easement With PI Dock
Facilities, LLC, Of San Antonio, Texas, For The Construction
Of A Proposed 36 Inch Crude Oil Pipeline Within The
Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 19026 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-229.
(10) P.R. No. 19027 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager And City's Health Director To Execute A
Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Neches Chamber Of Commerce To
Support Mass Preventative Measures That Preserve Health
And Prevent The Spread Of Disease During A Public Health
Emergency
Proposed Resolution No. 19027 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-230.
(11) P.R. No. 19029 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The Labiche
Architectural Group, Inc., For The Provision Of Professional
Architectural Services For Renovation Of The Downtown
Pavilion And Peoples Park In An Amount Not To Exceed
Amount Of $54,000.00. Funding Available In Account
No(s). 001-1207-531.54-00 ($20,000.00), 120-1429-
582.59-05 ($24,000.00), External Grant To Labiche
Architectural Group [Previously Received] ($10,000.00)
Proposed Resolution No. 19029 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-231.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Items
A. Expense Reports
Mayor Deloris Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto For City Business
SETX Regional Planning, June 17, 2015 $27.63
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Item A. be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Item A.:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Item A. was adopted.
Consent — Resolution
City Council Minutes 3
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(6) P.R. No. 19018 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Fire Hydrants For The
Utility Operations Department With HD Supply Of
Beaumont, Texas, In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of
$173,694.70 (Unit Prices As Shown In The Attached Bid
Tabulation). Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1253-
532.35-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19018 be adopted.
Pleasure Island Director Jimmy Dike appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned grant funds.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19018:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19018 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-232.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-232 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-232
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
HYDRANTS FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT WITH HD SUPPLY OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $173,694.70 (UNIT
PRICES AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED BID
TABULATION). FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 410-1253-532.35-00
(7) P.R. No. 19024 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding
Through The 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of
$28,337.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19024 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19024:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19024 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-233.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-233 reads as follows:
RESOLUTIO NO. 15-233
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION AND
RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH THE 2015
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $28,337.00
(8) P.R. No. 19025 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To
Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 To The Amount Of
$80,301.00 And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of
Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For City
Equipment/Vehicles GPS At $5,550.00 Per Month To An
Amount Not-To-Exceed $66,600.00. Funds Are Available In
The Public Works Administration Motor Vehicle
Maintenance GPS Service Cost Account No. 001-1201-
531.43-01
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19025 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19025:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19025 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-234.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-234 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-234
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE
TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NO. 183019 TO
THE AMOUNT OF $80,301.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CELL MORE
COMMUNICATIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR
THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICE FOR CITY
EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES GPS AT $5,550.00 PER
MONTH TO AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$66,600.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION MOTOR
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE GPS SERVICE COST
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1201-531.43-01
A. Resolutions
P.R. No. 19030 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Two (2) 24 Inch EZ2
Valve Installations For The Utility Operations Department
With McCain Water Works Marketing Of San Antonio,
Texas, In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of
$100,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-
1251-532.54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19030 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19030:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19030 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-235.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-235 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-235
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
(2) 24 INCH EZ2 VALVE INSTALLATIONS FOR
THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT WITH
MCCAIN WATER WORKS MARKETING OF SAN
ANTONIO, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1251-
532.54-00
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6469 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Creating Planned
Development District-33 [PD-33] On Lots 2 — 6, Block 5
And Lots 1 — 5, Block 6, Gorman Place, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or
The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is
Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances As Amended By A Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For
Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date.
(Z14-11) Dhanpaul & Brahaspati Persaud
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6469 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6469:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "No"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6469 failed.
(2) P.O. No. 6470 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The
Zoning From Two Family (2F) To Light Commercial (LC) For
0.1584 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 4, Block 307,
City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of
This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of
Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Chapter 1,
Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, By A
Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars);
And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of
The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After
Publication Date. Z15-04 — Bluebonnet Grocery. Two
Family (2F) To Light Commercial (LC)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6470 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6470:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6470 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-28.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-28 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-28
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM TWO
FAMILY (2F) TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) FOR
0.1584 ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF
LOT 4, BLOCK 307, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS
PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1,
SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO
THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PUBLICATION DATE. Z15-04 — BLUEBONNET
GROCERY. TWO FAMILY (2F) TO LIGHT
COMMERCIAL (LC)
(3) P.O. No. 6471 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date
For An Additional Ninety (90) Days Beyond The July 17,
2015, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In
Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled
"Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To
Change Rates", Filed On June 12, 2015; Authorizing The
Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The City's
Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The
Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Requiring
Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding
That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act;
Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The
Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6471 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6471:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6471 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-29.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-29 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE
JULY 17, 2015, EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED BY
ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH
ITS RATE INCREASE APPLICATION ENTITLED
"APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES", FILED ON
JUNE 12, 2015; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING
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THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC
UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE
EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING
COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(4) P.O. No. 6472 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Low To
Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is
Participating In The Hurricane Ike Round Two Housing
Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department
Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6472 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6472:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6472 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-30.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-30 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-30
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME
RESIDENT OF THE CITY WHO IS
PARTICIPATING IN THE HURRICANE IKE
ROUND TWO HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA)
(5) P.O. No. 6473 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 And
Ending September 30, 2015 For The Water And Sewer
Fund By $220,500.00 In Order To Fund Operating Costs
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6473 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6473:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6473 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-31.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-31 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-31
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR THE WATER AND
SEWER FUND BY $220,500.00 IN ORDER TO
FUND OPERATING COSTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:19 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 REGULAR MEETING HELD June 23, 2015.
APPROVED .
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