The Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners today voted unanimously to order an election for May 4 to elect two positions on the board.

Pat Anderson, who serves in Ward 2, and C.A. “Pete” Shelton, who serves in one of the board’s two at-large positions, have terms expiring in May.

The board voted to approve a joint election services agreement with Jefferson County, the City of Beaumont and other entities for the May 4 election.

The board voted to approve legal counsel attendance of the American Association of Port Authorities Port Administration and Legal Issues Seminar in February.

The board voted to approve a commissioner’s attendance at the Golden Triangle Days event in Austin, which takes place February 11-12.

All items were approved, with exception of no action being taken on items discussed during executive session. All votes were unanimous with all members present. Agenda

During the meeting, the board recognized Bill Carpenter, former deputy port director, on his retirement.