Dickinson public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Building Standards Commission
The Building Standards Commission ordered the vacation of the property at 406 Deats Rd by December 31, 2022, and required the site be secured by January 31, 2022. The Commission also elected its officers and established a monthly meeting schedule. A previous abatement order for the same property was rescinded.
- Ordered property at 406 Deats Rd to be vacated by December 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Ordered property at 406 Deats Rd to be secured by January 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Required monthly updates on 406 Deats Rd at regularly scheduled meetings (7-0)
- Rescinded Building Standards Commission Order 2022-0926-001 for 406 Deats Rd (5-1)
- Elected Reggie Taylor as Chairperson (7-0)
- Elected Matt Maggiolino as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
- Elected Susan Wilcox as Secretary (7-0)
- Set standard meeting date for the first Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. (7-0)
City Council
City Council appointed R.E. Davis as a regular member of the Board of Adjustment and the Building Standards Commission Board of Directors. The Council also appointed Susan Wilcox as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment.
- Appointed R.E. Davis as regular member of Board of Adjustment and Building Standards Commission Board of Directors (5-0)
- Appointed Susan Wilcox as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended denying a Specific Use Permit for a vacation rental at 5122 Casa Grande Street following resident complaints about noise and safety. It also recommended approval of a subdivision variance for a property at 1100 Tallow Drive.
- Recommended denial of Specific Use Permit for vacation rental at 5122 Casa Grande Street (6-0)
- Approved subdivision variance for 1100 Tallow Drive to allow lot frontage on a private street (6-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
Dickinson Management District
The Board established a monthly meeting calendar for 2023 and approved several financial and administrative items. The purchase of Surface Pros for Board members was discussed, but no action was taken.
- Approved September and October 2022 Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved November Administrative Service Agreement (5-0)
- Approved FY23 Q1 transfer request (5-0)
- Tabled November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Set 2023 meeting calendar for the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM (5-0)
- No action taken on purchase of Surface Pros for Board Members
City Council
The City Council approved a funding agreement with M.I. Lewis Social Service Center for housing relocation and moving expenses for individuals affected by code enforcement at 406 Deats Road. Other actions included approving police vehicle purchases and several zoning changes.
- Approved funding agreement with M.I. Lewis Social Service Center for 406 Deats Road relocation (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 3 new police vehicles and equipment not to exceed $175,260.00 (7-0)
- Approved zoning change from Conventional Residential to General Commercial for 18.51 acres on FM 517 W (5-2)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for a church at 3717 Highway 3 (4-2-1)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for tobacco-oriented use at 614 W FM 517 Suite 618B (6-1)
- Approved appointment of 5 members and 2 alternates to the Board of Adjustments (5-2)
- Approved professional services contract for Regional Mitigation Program engineering (7-0)
- Approved amendment to FY 2022-2023 budget for staffing needs (7-0)
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation approved a resolution to select a professional service provider for Economic Adjustment Assistance through the Economic Development Administration. The board also approved the transfer of office equipment and mowing services to the city. No action was taken following the executive session.
- Approved professional service provider selection for EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of DEDC office equipment to the city of Dickinson
- Approved mowing services of DEDC property by the city of Dickinson
- Approved new DEDC Logo (Unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved October 2022 account statements for Texas First Bank and TexPool
- Approved November 2022 Payroll Transfer Request (Unanimous)
- Approved November 2022 Monthly Administrative Service Fee Transfer Request (Unanimous)
Dickinson Management District
The board approved funding for the FY2023 Festival of Lights and increased the fleet maintenance budget. The board also approved a reappropriation of sponsorship funds for the Pilot Club of Dickinson. No action was taken during the executive session regarding real property or economic development.
- Approved FY2023 Festival of Lights requests of $50,000.00 (2-0-1)
- Approved fleet maintenance budget increase from $50,000.00 to $63,000.00 (3-0)
- Approved Pilot Club of Dickinson reappropriation of sponsorship funds (3-0)
- Approved October 20, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved financial report ending September 30, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved October 2022 transfer request (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval of two block length variances for a ± 47.23-acre property at 302 Avenue J. The recommendation includes conditions that the street name must change at a specific direction shift and that the subdivision be a private, gated, and maintained community.
- Approved October 24, 2022 special meeting minutes (6-0)
- Recommended approval of variance for block length up to 1,837.40 feet between Ashton Oak Drive and Marker Oaks Drive, conditioned on a street name change (6-0)
- Recommended approval of variance for block length up to 2,622.23 feet on the western boundary of Section 2, conditioned on the subdivision being a private, gated, and maintained community (6-0)
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation approved the acquisition of real property and an amended performance agreement with Park View - NFP IV, LLC for infrastructure near FM 517 and FM 646. The board also authorized the purchase of mowing equipment for city staff to maintain DEDC properties.
- Approved purchase of 3 mowers for city staff to maintain DEDC properties (Unanimous)
- Approved updates to Texas First Bank and TexPool account authorized signers (Unanimous)
- Approved Amended Parkview Performance Agreement for infrastructure near FM 517 and FM 646 (Unanimous)
- Approved real property acquisition as discussed in executive session (Unanimous)
- Approved October 10 and October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 Texas First Bank and TexPool account statements (Unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 Payroll and Administrative Service Fee Transfer Requests (Unanimous)
- Tabled use of DEDC property for the Dickinson Little Italy Festival
City Council
The City Council appointed a new Acting Interim Police Chief and approved the creation of two tax reinvestment zones. The council also granted a specific use permit for a tobacco-oriented business and updated several city ordinances.
- Appointed Captain Oscar Stoker as Acting Interim Police Chief (7-0)
- Approved creation of Reinvestment Zone Number One along East FM 517 and Highway 3 (7-0)
- Approved creation of Reinvestment Zone Number Two along Interstate Highway 45 (7-0)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for tobacco-oriented use at 614 W FM 517 Suite 618B (6-1)
- Approved professional services contract to ViewPro GIS (7-0)
- Approved contract cost increase and time extension for Oak Park Street and Drainage Improvements (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Chapter 18-28 regarding board membership (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Appendix A regarding subdivision definitions and infrastructure approval (7-0)
Board of Adjustment
The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned at 6:18 P.M. because a quorum was not verified. No substantive decisions were made, and all agenda items were skipped.
City Council
The City Council approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two and a noise ordinance prohibiting unreasonable decibels at night. The Council denied the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One. Several administrative items, including a mowing services contract and an updated investment policy, were approved via consent agenda.
- Approved creation of Reinvestment Zone Number Two along Interstate Highway 45 (6-0)
- Denied creation of Reinvestment Zone Number One along East FM 517 and Highway 3 (6-0)
- Approved noise ordinance prohibiting unreasonable noise from 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Local Rabies Control Authority (6-0)
- Approved general mowing services bids and contract authorization (6-0)
- Approved amended City investment policy and list of qualified brokers (6-0)
- Approved sponsorship of 'Miss Dickinson Pageant' (6-0)
- Approved August 2022 Monthly Financial Report (6-0)
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation approved a real property acquisition following a closed executive session. No other actions were taken regarding pending litigation or economic development negotiations.
- Approved real property acquisition (passed with Bill Schick voting in the negative)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to approve a Specific Use Permit for a church at 3717 Highway 3, with conditions. They unanimously denied a tobacco-oriented use SUP at 614 W FM 517 Suite 618B. The commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment from Conventional Residential to General Commercial for ±18.51 acres along FM 517 W (4-1). They also approved amendments to the Board of Adjustment membership and subdivision ordinance, and approved site development for Iglesia Evangelica Poder Del Dios Altismo Church.
- Approved Specific Use Permit for church at 3717 Highway 3 (3-2)
- Denied Specific Use Permit for tobacco-oriented use at 614 W FM 517 Suite 618B (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning ±18.51 acres from CR to GC along FM 517 W (4-1)
- Approved amendment to Board of Adjustment membership to 5 members and 2 alternates (5-0)
- Approved subdivision ordinance amendment updating definitions and requiring infrastructure approval before final plat (5-0)
- Approved site development for Iglesia Evangelica Poder Del Dios Altismo Church at 5818 E FM 517 Road (5-0)
- Approved September 20, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will discuss the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget and the hiring of a business retention specialist. The board will also consider funding for a local festival and a service agreement with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.
- Funding request for Red, White, and Bayou 2022 Cookoff and Texas Music Festival
- Three-year agreement with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)
- Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget and amendments for FY 2020/2021 and 2021/2022
- Cost sharing for Unified Development Code planning services with Kendig Keast and the Goodman Company
- Disposition of the lease for former DEDC offices at 1621 FM 517
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2020/2021 and a planning workshop. The board will also review a reimbursement request for Executive Director Courtland Holman's moving expenses. A closed session will address real property acquisition and land clearing at Waterstreet.
- Reimbursement of Executive Director Courtland Holman’s moving expenses
- Fiscal year 2020/2021 Budget Amendment
- Economic Development Planning Workshop
- Clearing of land at Waterstreet
- Possible acquisition of real property
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will discuss several contracts and financial authorizations. The board is considering expenditures for a public parking structure and a hotel market study, as well as the issuance of industrial revenue bonds.
- Public hearing on hiring Public Management for EDA Grant parking structure orchestration, not to exceed $175,000.00
- Authorization to pay off loan for Trust for the Benefit of the Claire Silverman account up to $288,207.82 for I-45 South Sussan/Walmart property
- Public hearing on Core Distinction Group, LLC proposal for a Comprehensive Hotel Market Feasibility Study
- Consideration of Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) contract for Unified Development Code and Land use planning
- Resolution regarding issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Genesis Consolidated Industries, Incorporated
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation has issued a notice regarding a possible quorum occurring between May 22 and May 25, 2022. The governing body will be attending the ICSC Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Possible quorum at ICSC Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation is meeting to consider several financial actions. These include a large budget amendment related to real estate sales, a budget amendment for sales tax repayment, and a commercial lease revision.
- Budget amendment of $1,093,194.00 for income from Hughes Road property sale
- Budget amendment of $350,561.52 for sales tax repayment to the Comptroller
- Revision and extension of commercial lease for Higher Up Texas at 1621 FM 517 Rd. East, Suite A
- Transfer of April 2022 payroll funds from DEDC operating account to City of Dickinson operating account
- Transfer of funds for repayment of sales tax overpayment to the Comptroller
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss potential economic development project funding. The board will also consider leasing office space within the DEDC Office to BayTran on a month-to-month basis.
- Public hearing regarding Project Business Development and Retention
- Discussion of leasing office space in the DEDC Office to BayTran
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation is considering several financial and personnel actions. Proposed items include increasing a budget for utility installations at 4512 Hwy 3 and authorizing the hire of a Deputy Director.
- $10,000 increase for light poles and water installation at 4512 Hwy 3
- Budget increase up to $90,000 plus benefits for a Deputy Director position
- Budget increase to fund a Business Development and Retention organization
- Approval of March 2022 payroll and Q2 administrative services fund transfers
Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation presented information from TXP, Inc. regarding the use of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) to finance public improvements. The presentation covered the legal rules, eligible costs, and potential applications for the IH45 and Downtown areas.
- Presentation on TIRZ/TIF financing tools by TXP, Inc.
- Discussion of eligible capital costs including public works and land acquisition
- Review of TIRZ creation rules regarding residential property limits and appraised value
- Identification of IH45 TIRZ and Downtown TIRZ as potential areas
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding potential funding for Genesis Consolidated Industries, Inc. The board will also discuss several real estate matters, including an amendment to the Hughes Road property contract and the nullification of a ground lease at 4512 Hwy 3.
- Public hearing regarding potential economic development project funding for Genesis Consolidated Industries, Inc.
- Amendment #5 to the Earnest Money Contract for the Hughes Road property
- Nullification of the Ground Lease Agreement for 4512 Hwy 3
- Proposal from Resimplifi to monitor Zoom Prospector
- Performance Agreement and letters of support for Project Genesis
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will discuss the development of Tax Increment Re-Investment Zone #2 for Downtown Dickinson. The board will also consider consulting services and property improvements.
- Proposal from TXP, Inc. for Tax Increment Re-Investment Zone #2 for Downtown Dickinson
- Consulting Services Agreement with ProSource Technologies, LLC for economic development and land management
- Proposal from BLT Landscapes for improvements to DEDC property at 4512 Highway 3, not to exceed $8,000
- Transfer of January 2022 Payroll funds from DEDC operating account to City of Dickinson operating account
- Executive session to discuss Project BBC, Project Water, Project Sky High, and real property acquisition
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will discuss a contract for the Dickinson Little Italy Festival of Galveston County and a budget amendment for economic development consulting. The board will also consider property rezoning and proposed property tax abatements.
- Contract with the Dickinson Little Italy Festival of Galveston County
- Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Economic Development Consulting
- Rezoning of properties in the City of Dickinson
- Proposed Dickinson Property Tax Abatement
- Transfer of payroll and administrative services funds to the City of Dickinson operating account