From: noreply@ci com [mailto:noreply@civicplus.com] To: City Secretary ; Le Pham ; Lindsay Harris indsay.harris@portarthurtx.gov>; LaRisa Carpenter Subject: Online Form Submittal: Information Request Form Information Request Form Open Records Request Alll requests for information must be in writing and directed to the City Secretary as follows: City of Port Arthur City Secretary, Port Arthur City Hall, 444 4th Street, Room 430, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089, Phone: (409) 983-8115 Fax: (409) 983-8128 E-mail: citysecretary@portarthurtx.gov First Name Brandon Last Name Scott ‘Name of Organization if appli KFDM News Address 2955 Interstate 10 East City Beaumont State 1 Zip Code 77706-7071 Phone Number (408) 880-4680 Fax Number Field not completed. Email Address news@kfdm.com Terms of Agreement In making this request | understand that the City is under no obligation to create a document to satisfy my request or to comply with standing request for information. | understand and agree that the information requested may be confidential or otherwise exempt from public disclosure in accordance with requirements of the Texas Public Information Act or by other governing laws and will be redacted. | further understand that a request for "no redactions” will be sent to the Office of Texas Attorney General for evaluation and ruling as to what portions of the requested information may be withheld and what must be released; such submissions can take forty-five (45) or more days from date of submission. Choose only one. | request all documents. | understand responsive documents may be sent to the Office of Texas Attorney General for reviewDeseribe the exact information you are requesting; include details that may help in locating the information, for example: provide specific dates or beginning and ending dates, time of event, location, reference numbers, case numbers, person/company of interest. A letter estimate of cost will be provided prior to processing if the charge exceeds $40.00. (Select One) If you selected (Other) please explain in detail All documentation, ether written or electronic, regarding the city’s Feb. 8 news release addressing media inquires. | request digital copies sent via email (when available) Field not completed.LaRisa Carpenter From: LaRisa Carpenter Sent: ‘Thursday, February 8, 2078 11:39 AM To: Harvey L. Robinson Subject: position responsibilities Attachments: Public Information Officer - job description.pdf; LRCarpenterresume2018 pdf Harvey, ‘This is a follow-up to the meeting we just adjourned from in your office regarding changes to my position as the City’s public information officer. have left a voicemail for Fay in an attempt to set up a meeting to discuss the position requirements she has that need to be filled. | will report back to you once this meeting has taken place. | want to verify a few items before | take action on the items discussed during our meeting: 1). Are you requesting that | cease acting as a spokesperson on behalf of the police and fire departments, and refer all media inquiries to the departments as applicable? 2). Does this include eliminating my classification as essential personnel and revoke being a key member of the ‘emergency management team? 3) When would you like me to put into effect the time restriction on receiving and responding to media/work inquiries? ‘a. Are you requesting me to enact an 8 am- 5 pm rule (I assume this is the case, but | want to verify prior to sending out the statement)? 4) Youare recommending | speak directly to the Mayor regarding his public comments on my job performance instead of facilitating a meeting, correct? | don’t want to leapfrog the established chain of command and cause any issues, and would like written confirmation of this guidance. Blame my military mindset for this ine of thinking. 5) Do you wish for me to continue doing media interviews as a City spokesperson or refer the media directly to the departments? 6) How should | proceed with managing the social media accounts for the City, Police, Fire, Health Department and Library? ‘Attached please find a copy of my current position description as well as my resume. | think you will enjoy learning a little bit more about me, and where I can apply my skillsets for the benefit of the City. | am extremely appreciative of the fact that you are willing to work with me to retain my employment status with the City Respectfully, Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur 0: 409.983.8143 www, portarthurtx.aovP.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 Physical Address 444 4th Street Port Arthur, Texas 77641.Harvey L. Robinson From: LaRisa Carpenter Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 11:39 AM To: Harvey L. Robinson Subject: position responsibilities Attachments: Public Information Officer - job description pdf; LRCarpenterresume2018 pdt Harvey, This isa follow-up to the meeting we just adjourned from in your office regarding changes to my position as the City’s public information officer. | have left a voicemail for Fay in an attempt to set up a meeting to discuss the position requirements she has that need to be filled. | wil report back to you once this meeting has taken place. want to verify a few items before | take action on the items discussed during our meeting: D a 3) 4 5) 6) ‘Are you requesting that | cease acting as a spokesperson on behalf ofthe police and fire departments, and refer all media inquiries to the departments as applicable? Noy £ WTR ‘ Does this include elimina ssf ah os estential personnel and roke being a key member ofthe energy management teen? PRD When would you like me,to put into, fect ne tine restriction on receiving and responding to media/work inquiries? FY MEO LATE \ a. Are you requesting me to enagt an 8 am- 5 pm rule (I assume this isthe case, but | want to verify prior to sending out the statement)? 5-5 You are recommending | speak directly to the Mayor regarding his publ instead of facilitating a meeting, correct? No, I ws it SIT 3 \ don't want to leapfrog the established chain of command and cause any issues, and would like written confirmation of this guidance. Blame my military mindset for this line of thinking Do you wish for me to continue doing media interviews as a City spokesperson or refer the media directly to the departments? a How should | proteed with managing the social media accounts for the City, Police, Fire, Health em a and van? Discuss with Ms.Yousg ) T dow't see any anges comments on my job performance Attached please find a copy of my current position description as well as my resume. | think you will hy learning a little bit more about me, and where | can apply my skillsets for the benefit of the City. 1am extremely appreciative of the fact that you are willing to work with me to retain my employment status with the City. Respectfully, Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur 0: 409.983.8143 www. portarthurtx.aov.Fro LaRisa Carpenter Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:14 PM To: ‘Chief Patrick Melvin’ ‘Larry Richard ce: "Mike Hebert’ ‘Lam Nguyen’; ‘Robert L Havens’ Subjec Media Inquiries Per Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager, ! will no longer be responding to media inquiries outside the hours of 8 am — Spm. Please plan to handle these calls accordingly per your department guidelines. ‘Thank you, Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur 0: 409.983.8143 P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 Physical Address: 444 4th Street Port Arthur, Texas 77641For Immediate Release Media Contact: Risa Carpenter Public information Officer City of Port Arthur 409.983.8143 larisacarpenter@portarthurtx.cov City of Port Arthur News Release Port Arthur, Texas, February 08, 2018 - Effective immediately media inquiries will only be answered by the City of Port Arthur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, per the interim City Manager, Mr. Harvey Robinson, Any inquiries outside of these parameters will be addressed the following business day. If inquiries outside these business hours concern the Port Arthur Police or Fire Departments please contact them directly using the numbers below. Police 409-983-8663 Fire Department 409-983-8737 Connect with LiLaRisa Carpenter From: Ken Stickney Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:21 PM To: LaRisa Carpenter Subject: Re: City of Port Arthur Media Inguiries Thanks, Risa. Does this mean Harvey Robinson will answer inquiries between the hours of 8-5? Best, Ken On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM, City of Port Arthur wrote: Immediate Release Media Contact: Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur 409.983.8143 larisa.carpenter@portarthurtx.qov City of Port Arthur News Release Port Arthur, Texas, February 08, 2018 - Effective immediately media inquiries will only be answered by the City of Port Arthur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, per the interim City Manager, Mr. Harvey Robinson. Any inquiries outside of these parameters will be addressed the following business day. If inquiries outside these business hours concern the Port Arthur Police or Fire Departments please contact them directly using the numbers below. Police 409-983-8663 Fire Department 409-983-8737City of Port Arthur Unsubscribe panews@panews.com Update Profile | A\ I Sent by larisa.carpenter@portarthurtx.gov in collaboration with Try it free todayLaRisa Carpenter From: LaRisa Carpenter Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 4:04 PM To: “Ken Stickney’ Subject: RE: City of Port Arthur Media Inquiries No, sir. You may call me during those hours. Thank you, Risa Carpenter 0: 409.983.8143 From: Ken Stickney [mailto:ken.stickney@panews.com] Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:21 PM To: LaRisa Carpenter Subject: Re: City of Port Arthur Media inquiries Thanks, Risa. Does this mean Harvey Robinson will answer inquiries between the hours of 8-5? Best, Ken On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM, City of Port Arthur wrote:Media Contact: Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur City of Port Arthur News Release Port Arthur, Texas, February 08, 2018 - Effective immediately media inquiries will only be answered by the City of Port Arthur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, per the interim City Manager, Mr. Harvey Robinson. Any inquiries outside of these parameters will be addressed the following business day. If inquiries outside these business hours concer the Port Arthur Police or Fire Departments please contact them directly using the numbers below. Police 409-983-8663 Fire Department 409-983-8737 City of Port Arthur Unsubscribe panews@panews.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by larisa.carpenter@portarthurtx.gov in collaboration withLaRisa Carpenter From: LaRisa Carpenter Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 831 AM To: Harvey L Robinson Subject: Draft media release Mr. Robinson, Per our phone conversation Friday afternoon requesting a retraction be published regarding media inquiries | have drafted a second advisory. Please advise if this wording is appropriate for release. If is suitable confirm, and | will distribute accordingly. My recommendation is to include appropriate department points of contact and applicable phone numbers where they can be reached after hours, but | will defer to your judgment. Port Arthur, Texas, February 12, 2018 - Effective immediately media inquiries will only be answered by the City of Port Arthur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, by the public information officer. Any inquiries outside of these hours should be directed to the appropriate department head Ifinquiries outside these business hours concern the Port Arthur Police or Fire Departments please contact them directly using the numbers below. Police 409-983-8663 Fire Department 409-983-8737 Also, shall | distribute this immediately upon your approval, or after my meeting with Fay to discuss new position descriptions? Thank you, Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port arthur P.0. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 Physical Addres: 444 4th Street Port Arthur, Texas 77641LaRisa Carpenter From: City of Port Arthur Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 1:03 PM To: LaRisa Carpenter Subject: City of Port Arthur Media Inquiries For Immediate Release Media Contact: Risa Carpenter Public Information Officer City of Port Arthur 409.983.8143 larisa.carpenter rthurtx.gov City of Port Arthur News Release Port Arthur, Texas, February 12, 2018 - Effective immediately media inquiries will only be answered by the City of Port Arthur between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, by the public information officer. Any inquiries outside of these hours should be directed to the appropriate department head, if inquiries outside these business hours concern the Port Arthur Police or Fire Departments please contact them directly using the numbers below. 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