Pelican Bay public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a front yard setback variance for a property on Lindale Terrace. The body will also consider a professional services contract for building inspections and an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for driveway culverts.
- Public hearing for front yard setback variance at 1253 Lindale Terrace
- Professional services contract with Robert Lynn for building inspection services not to exceed $20,000
- Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for driveway culvert installation
- Resolution 23-017 regarding the Texas Smartbuy Membership Program
- Appointment of Christie Watkins as City Treasurer
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including potentially cancelling November and December meetings for holidays, authorizing an RFP for four water department generators, and adopting investment policies. The council will also consider transferring $700,000 from reserve accounts to a new money market savings account to improve interest income.
- Consider cancelling November and December meetings for Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Authorize RFP to purchase four generators for the water department
- Resolution 23-018 adopting City Investment Policy
- Resolution 23-019 appointing Cynthia Daniels as Investment Officer
- Transfer $500,000 from Utility Reserve and $200,000 from General Fund Reserve to Money Market Savings Account at Pinnacle Bank
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda; it is procedural boilerplate only. No decisions or discussions are listed for review.
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will hold two public hearings and consider adopting the FY2024 budget and tax rate. The proposed budget raises property tax revenue by $112,307 (13.57%) from last year, and the proposed tax rate is $0.596891 per $100 valuation, a 20.84% decrease from the previous year. The council will also vote on an interlocal agreement with Fort Worth for radio communications and an ordinance changing TMRS retirement contributions.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2024 budget with $112,307 property tax revenue increase (13.57%)
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rate of $0.596891 per $100 valuation (20.84% decrease)
- Ordinance adopting annual budget for FY October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024
- Ordinance levying taxes on all taxable property for Tax Year 2023
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Worth for public safety voice radio communications license
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, an executive session on the City Treasurer, and action items. The main business is calling public hearings for the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget and proposed tax rate, both set for September 26, 2023. The council will also discuss the budget, set fall city-wide cleanup dates, and review the Code Enforcement Officer position and department restructuring.
- Call public hearing on FY 2023-2024 Proposed Annual Budget for September 26, 2023
- Call public hearing on proposed tax rate for September 26, 2023
- Discuss proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Set dates for fall city-wide clean up
- Executive session on appointment/employment of City Treasurer
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting and budget workshop. Action items include a request to re-plat a lot on Lark Court, setting the 2023 ad valorem tax rate, finalizing the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, and several smaller purchases and adjustments. The meeting also includes public comment and reports on community items.
- Re-plat Lot 11R, Block 15, Pelican Bay Addition (1545 Lark Court) from 1 to 3 lots
- Set proposed 2023 ad valorem tax rate
- Budget amendment to pay off police radios ($18,447.97)
- Purchase of a 2017 Ford Taurus for Police Department fleet
- Contract with Fundview Software for financial management software
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will consider repealing its juvenile curfew ordinance, approve changes to permit and boat launch fees, and adopt routine consent items including meeting minutes and staff reports. The agenda also includes public comment and reports on community interest items.
- Ordinance 23-014 repealing Ordinance 23-01 (juvenile curfew)
- Proposed changes to permit fee schedule
- Proposed changes to boat launch fees
- Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for roadside mowing
- Approval of minutes from May 9, May 23, June 13, and July 11, 2023
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on rezoning 1525 and 1529 Pelican Drive N from Single Family Residential-3 to Single Family Residential-2, based on a Planning & Zoning Commission report. The council will also consider appointing members to Planning & Zoning Commission Places 1, 3, and 5, and approve the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Several informational updates are listed, including the Friendly Acres Development Site and a new Public Works truck purchase.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 23-013 rezoning 1525 and 1529 Pelican Drive N from SF-3 to SF-2
- Consideration of Planning & Zoning Commission appointments to Places 1, 3, 5
- Approval of June 20, 2023 City Council meeting minutes
- Update on Friendly Acres Development Site
- Public Works purchase of new truck
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will consider appointing a new Place 3 council member, discuss personnel matters including the police chief and city administrator, and decide on waiving boat launch fees for a September bass tournament. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and an ordinance on recreational vehicle parking. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports on police, code enforcement, and fire activity for April.
- Appoint Place 3 City Council vacancy
- Discuss Chief of Police, City Secretary, Police Lieutenant, City Administrator positions
- Waive boat launch fees for Fishing Texas tournament on September 2, 2023
- Approve Ord23-005 regulating parking of RVs, boats, oversized vehicles, utility trailers
- Approve May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will consider several action items, including approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Azle for law enforcement dispatch and jail services, adopting a handbook for city boards and commissions, and accepting a resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council will also consider appointing a new member to fill the vacancy and approving an appraisal for two properties on Pelican Drive N. The meeting includes routine consent items, staff reports, and an executive session for performance reviews of the Chief of Police and City Secretary.
- Resolution 23-009: interlocal agreement with City of Azle for dispatch and jail services
- Resolution 23-010: handbook for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- Accept resignation of Kristine Harrington from Planning & Zoning Commission
- Resolution 23-011: appoint member for Place 2 on Planning & Zoning Commission
- Approve appraisal and sale process for 1525 and 1529 Pelican Drive N
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will consider several action items, including joining the global opioid settlement, approving a contract addendum for a feasibility study, and adopting an ordinance regulating parking of recreational vehicles and trailers. The council will also vote on purchases for new phones and a used police vehicle, and schedule a spring city-wide cleanup. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and staff reports.
- Resolution RES23-004 to participate in global opioid settlement and Texas term sheet
- ORD23-005 regulating parking of RVs, boats, oversized vehicles, and utility trailers
- Contract addendum with Burkes and Walker Engineering for feasibility design report
- Purchase of new phones and communication services from National Telesystems, Inc. not to exceed $7,000
- Purchase of one 2013 Ford Taurus from Asia Motors Inc. not to exceed $11,000
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including participating in the global opioid settlement, approving a contract addendum for a feasibility study, and adopting an ordinance regulating RV and boat parking. The council will also vote on purchases for new phones and a used police vehicle, and discuss scheduling a city-wide cleanup. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and canceling the May election due to unopposed candidates.
- Resolution RES23-004 to participate in global opioid settlement and Texas term sheet
- Ordinance ORD23-005 regulating parking of RVs, boats, oversized vehicles, and utility trailers
- Contract addendum with Burkes and Walker Engineering for feasibility design report using 3rd party engineer
- Purchase of new phones and communication services not to exceed $7,000 from National Telesystems, Inc.
- Purchase of one 2013 Ford Taurus not to exceed $11,000 from Asia Motors Inc.
City Council
City Council approved a $350,000 CDBG grant with a $35,000 city match to rehabilitate the Main Lift Station. The council also passed ordinances regarding juvenile curfew, recreational vehicles, and a new code of ordinances. Additionally, the city established a citizens marketing committee and updated police leadership agreements.
- Approved $350,000 CDBG grant for Main Lift Station rehabilitation with $35,000 city match (3-0)
- Approved ORD23-001 continuing juvenile curfew (3-0)
- Approved ORD23-004 regulating recreational vehicles (3-0)
- Approved ORD23-002 adopting a new Code of Ordinances (3-0)
- Approved RES23-002 calling the May 6, 2023 General Election (3-0)
- Approved ORD23-003 placing Animal Control and Code Enforcement under the Chief of Police (3-0)
- Approved salary performance agreement with Police Chief Brad Anderson (3-0)
- Approved establishing a Citizens Marketing Committee for branding and logo design (3-0)
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will consider amending the FY 2022-2023 budget, approving an amendment to Diamond Communications' ground lease, and discussing contracting with Lake Worth for animal control services. The consent agenda includes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay on three streets, plus routine reports and minutes. The meeting also includes an executive session on the city secretary's employment and several community recognition items.
- Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay of Swan Court, Partridge Court, and Dawn Drive North
- Consider amending FY 2022-2023 budget
- Consider approval of Diamond Communications 1st amendment to ground lease agreement
- Discussion on contracting with Lake Worth for some animal control services
- Executive session on personnel matter regarding City Secretary