Pelican Bay public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes and reports from police and ordinance enforcement. Action items include a resolution to designate the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax code compliance and discussion on contracting a CPA for budget cleanup in Fundview.
- Resolution designating Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector as officer for Section 26.04 of Texas Tax Code compliance
- Discussion and potential action on contracting a Certified Public Accountant for budget cleanup in Fundview
- Approval of May 14 and May 28, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
- Police Report and Ordinance Enforcement Report (consent agenda)
City Council
The City Council will consider and vote on an ordinance to ban the TikTok app from all city-issued devices and networks, as required by state law. Other action items include joining a cooperative purchasing program (Buyboard) and discussing a short-term rental complaint at 1714 Laguna Bay. The council will also discuss purchasing a hydrovac trailer and commercial generators for the Public Works Department.
- Ordinance banning TikTok from city devices/networks per Senate Bill 1893
- Resolution to join Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative interlocal agreement
- Discussion of complaints about short-term rental at 1714 Laguna Bay
- Discussion on purchasing a hydrovac trailer for Public Works
- Discussion on purchasing commercial generators
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 ad valorem tax rate. The council will also discuss cancelling the October 9 City Council meeting.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 property tax rate of $0.615998 per $100 assessed valuation
- Proposed tax increase of $76,031.00 from the previous year
- Ordinance No 24-001 adopting the 2024 ad valorem tax rate
- Proposed cancellation of the October 9 City Council meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2024-2025 budget and an ordinance setting the property tax rate at $0.615998 per $100 assessed valuation. A resolution to ratify the property tax revenue increase of $76,031 (8.09%) will also be voted on. Additionally, the council will consider amending the current FY2023-2024 operating budget.
- Public hearing on FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Adoption of budget ordinance for FY2024-2025 beginning October 1, 2024
- Ordinance 2024-006 levying ad valorem taxes at $0.615998 per $100 assessed valuation
- Resolution ratifying property tax revenue increase of $76,031 (8.09%)
- Amendment to FY2023-2024 Operating Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No 24-001, which sets the 2024 ad valorem tax rate at $0.615998 per $100 assessed valuation — an increase of $76,031 from the previous year. The council will also vote on cancelling the October 2024 regular meeting.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 property tax rate of $0.615998 per $100 valuation
- Action to approve Ordinance No 24-001 adopting the 2024 ad valorem tax rate
- Discussion and vote on cancelling the October 2024 City Council meeting
City Council
The City Council will review goals for the CDBG Program and consider awarding a construction bid. The meeting includes a presentation on CDBG Section 3 goals and a bid for infrastructure improvements.
- Consideration to award bid for 2022 TxCDBG CDV21-0106 Lift Station No. 1 Improvement to Rey-Mar Construction, LLC
- Presentation of TDA Form A1024 CDBG Section 3 Goals and Concepts
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council will discuss and consider setting the proposed 2024 ad valorem tax rate and finalizing the FY 2024-2025 budget, including calling public hearings for both items on September 24. Other actions include renewing interlocal agreements with Tarrant County for food establishment inspections and mosquito surveillance, and amending the drought contingency plan. The meeting also includes informational staff reports from police, animal control, and code enforcement, and an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development discussions.
- Setting the proposed 2024 ad valorem tax rate
- Calling a public hearing on the tax rate for September 24, 2024
- Renewing interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for food establishment inspection program services
- Renewing interlocal agreement for West Nile virus mosquito surveillance and response
- Finalizing FY 2024-2025 budget and calling a public hearing on it
City Council
The Pelican Bay City Council meets to take action on pending litigation (Montoya v. City), consider selling three properties at 1525 and 1529 Pelican Drive N and 1333 White Sand Drive, and discuss updating the short-term rental definition in the zoning ordinance. They will also contract a second licensed water operator and begin preliminary budget discussions for FY 2024/2025.
- Pending litigation: Ariana Montoya vs. City (Cause No. 2024-000052-2) discussed in executive session; potential action afterward
- Potential sale of three city-owned properties at 1525, 1529 Pelican Drive N, and 1333 White Sand Drive via public auction or sealed bid
- Proposed update to Zoning Ordinance 180: short-term rental definition and use table in Section 22.1
- Contract with Scott Passmore as the city’s second licensed water operator until a current employee obtains a license
- Approval of TML Cybersecurity Interlocal Agreement and preliminary FY 2024/2025 budget discussions
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to address personnel matters regarding the City Treasurer in a closed executive session. Any final actions or votes resulting from this session will be taken in public.
- Executive session to deliberate personnel matters regarding the City Treasurer
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on the City Treasurer.
- Executive session regarding City Treasurer personnel matters
City Council
The City Council will meet to accept the voting results for Mayor and Council Member Place 1 from the May 4, 2024, General Election. The body will also administer oaths of office and appoint a municipal judge and prosecutor. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing change orders for the Lift Station No 1 construction and renovation.
- Canvass of May 4, 2024, General Election results for Mayor and Council Member Place 1
- Oaths of office for Tamra Olague, David Dryden, and Sara Gashi
- Appointment of the Municipal Judge
- Appointment of the Municipal Prosecutor
- Authorization of change orders for Lift Station No 1 construction and renovation
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests for side yard setbacks. The body will also discuss the 2023-2024 Revenue and Expense Report and accounting software updates.
- Public hearing for Factory Showcase Homes, LLC variance request at 1800 Long Avenue
- Public hearing for Ryan Dohrn and Richard Jones variance request at 1504 Reef Drive
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Revenue and Expense Report
- Discussion of Fundview Accounting Software conversion updates
City Council
The City Council will review CDBG Section 3 goals and concepts. The body will also consider awarding a bid for the 2022 TxCDBG CDV21-0106 Lift Station No. 1 Improvement project.
- Consideration to award bid for Lift Station No. 1 Improvement to Rey-Mar Construction, LLC
- Presentation of TDA Form A1024 CDBG Section 3 Goals and Concepts for Pelican Bay CDV21-0106
City Council
The City Council will consider dates for a city-wide cleanup and an Easter event. Members will also discuss a small fund transfer and an amendment to water system regulations regarding insufficient funds charges.
- Proposed city-wide cleanup from April 13 through April 27
- Proposed city-wide Easter event on Saturday, March 30
- Proposed transfer of $84.50 from General Fund J & S banking account to General Consolidated Cash Account
- Proposed amendment to Ordinance 111, Water System Regulations, Section H, regarding insufficient funds charges
- Update on utility billing issues
City Council
The City Council will consider calling a general election for Mayor and two council seats. The body will also discuss updates to water billing regulations, animal registration fees, and city banking accounts.
- Resolution RES24-001 to call the May 4, 2024 General Election for Mayor, Councilmember Place 1, and Councilmember Place 2
- Resolution RES24-002 to open a consolidated bank account and close General Fund and Utility Fund accounts
- Ordinance 24-001 amending water system billing regulations
- Ordinance 24-002 proposing animal registration fees of $20.00 for spayed/neutered and $25.00 for non-spayed/non-neutered animals
- Discussion on selecting Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, vision, and dental providers
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating the employee handbook to a Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for road work. The body will also consider rezoning two properties and a market appraisal for one address.
- Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for mill and asphalt overlay of Liberty School Road, Sheri Lane North, and Fox Hollow Court
- Crack seal for Lindale Terrace, Chaparral Lane, Gale Drive, Sheri Lane North, Quail Court and Whippoorwill Court
- Rezoning of 1525 Pelican Drive N and 1529 Pelican Drive N from Single-Family 2 to Single-Family 3
- Market appraisal for 1333 White Sand Drive
- Amending employee handbook to replace individual leave types with a Paid Time Off (PTO) policy