Rockport public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve the November 6, 2023 meeting minutes and act on a final plat for property at Young Street/King Street, known as Lots 4RRR, 5R, 6, and 7, Block 1, Simon Oaks. The plat, submitted by property owner Kyle Alston, would create four additional lots in an R2 district, each meeting the 6,000-square-foot minimum. Staff recommends approval.

• Final plat for Young Street/King Street property (Lots 4RRR, 5R, 6, 7, Block 1, Simon Oaks) to create 4 more lots
• Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its November 6, 2023 meeting and to deliberate and act on the final plat for a property at Young Street / King Street, known as Lots 4RRR, 5R, 6, and 7, Block 1, Simon Oaks. The meeting is open to the public, with options for remote viewing and citizen participation.

• Final plat for property at Young Street / King Street (Lots 4RRR, 5R, 6, 7, Block 1, Simon Oaks)
• Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including granting AEP Texas a non-exclusive electric franchise through 2038, amending utility surcharge penalties to make opting out voluntary, and adjusting water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers. The council will also consider a second reading of a new short-term rental ordinance. These actions follow prior discussions and first readings at the December 12 meeting.

• AEP Texas non-exclusive electric franchise through Dec 31, 2038, with monthly payments per PURA Section 33.008(b)
• Amend surcharge penalties: customers who opt out will not lose utility service
• Increase surcharge fee (postponed from Nov 14)
• Partially repeal Ordinance 1909 and amend water rates for out-of-city customers
• Partially repeal Ordinance 1910 and amend wastewater rates for out-of-city customers

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate and act on several ordinances, including final readings on AEP Texas's electric franchise, surcharge penalties, and a surcharge fee increase, as well as new water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers and a new short-term rental ordinance. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Second and final reading of AEP Texas electric franchise ordinance
• Second and final reading of ordinance amending surcharge penalties for opting out
• Postponed from Nov 14: second and final reading to increase surcharge fee
• Ordinances to partially repeal and amend water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers, including refunds
• Second and final reading of ordinance adding short-term rental regulations

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to increase water and wastewater rates for customers outside city limits, including postponed items from November. They will also vote on zoning changes, a street closure for the Crawfish Festival, and a new short-term rental ordinance. Several items are routine consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearing on water and wastewater rate increases for out-of-city customers
• Second reading of zoning change for 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass from R-1 to B-1
• First reading of ordinance adding short-term rental regulations to Chapter 26
• Street closure for 5th Annual Crawfish Festival on March 15-16, 2024
• Taxicab permit request from Craig Potts (Rockport Ride) for one year

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to increase water and wastewater rates for customers outside city limits, including postponed items from November. They will also vote on zoning changes, street closures for the Crawfish Festival, a new AEP franchise, and short-term rental regulations. The agenda includes routine consent items and executive session discussions on legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and ordinances to raise water/wastewater rates for out-of-city customers
• Second reading to rezone 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass from R-1 to B-1
• First reading of ordinance adding short-term rental regulations to Chapter 26
• First reading of AEP Texas non-exclusive electric franchise
• Street closures for 5th Annual Crawfish Festival on March 15-16, 2024

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding pretrial hearings and a docket session on December 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The agenda lists individual cases including traffic, public intoxication, drug paraphernalia, theft, and multiple animal control violations. Most items are routine court proceedings, not policy decisions.

• Theft under $100 case (Howell) reset with $150 bond
• Possession of drug paraphernalia case (Holley) reset from 9/8/23
• Multiple leash law, rabies vaccine, and registration violations for McNatt, Queen, and Zavala
• Juvenile assault case (Rivera) listed
• Public intoxication cases for De Costa and Elliott

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on December 4, 2023, for juvenile and parent defendants. Cases include possession of tobacco, drug paraphernalia, truancy, assault, and curfew violations, with some show-cause hearings. The agenda lists preliminary hearings for high school and middle school students.

• Juvenile possession of tobacco cases (Amaya, Barnes, Thompson)
• Juvenile drug paraphernalia cases (Lamar, McMillan, Underbrink)
• Truancy and parent contributing to non-attendance cases (Chavez, Olson, Conventry)
• Assault by threat and juvenile assault show-cause hearings (Roan, Striano Jr.)
• Curfew violation old case (Striano Jr.)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school-related hearings on November 16, 2023, including preliminary and show cause hearings for high school and middle school students. The docket includes juvenile offenses such as truancy, possession of tobacco, drug paraphernalia, and assault, as well as parent contributing to non-attendance cases. The hearings are conducted via Zoom.

• Juvenile assault case (JV230062) referred by RFISD: M. Storey
• Truant conduct cases (TR230064, TR230052, TR230069, TR230068) referred by RFISD
• Parent contributing to non-attendance cases (CRM230082, CRM230090, CRM230088, CRM230089)
• Possession of tobacco product cases (JV230063, JV230065)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia cases (JV230063, JV230064)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include first readings of ordinances to change water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers, a second reading to increase a utility surcharge, and a zoning change for a property on State Highway 35 Bypass. The council will also discuss a traffic study for a possible four-way stop near ABC Learning Center and a downtown information center location.

• First reading of ordinance to repeal and replace water rates for out-of-city customers (Ordinance 1909)
• First reading of ordinance to amend wastewater rates for out-of-city customers (Ordinance 1910)
• Second reading to increase utility surcharge fee (Section 102-401)
• Zoning change from R-1 to B-1 for 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass (Certified Auto Repair)
• Resolution to apply for Border Star and State Homeland Security Program grants for police

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, to discuss and act on several items, including first readings of ordinances that would change water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers and provide refunds. The council will also consider resolutions for police grant applications, a zoning change, and a traffic study discussion. The agenda includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• First reading of ordinances to repeal and amend water and wastewater rates for out-of-city customers, including refunds
• Resolution authorizing Rockport Police Department to apply for Local Border Security Program (Border Star) grant for FY2024
• Resolution authorizing Rockport Police Department to apply for State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant for FY2024
• Zoning change for 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass (Certified Auto Repair) from R-1 to B-1
• Discussion of traffic study for a possible four-way stop near ABC Learning Center

Planning and Zoning

The Commission will review and act on amended minutes from September 18, 2023, and minutes from October 16, 2023. Members will also discuss the potential cancellation of the November 20 meeting and review the proposed 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approval of amended September 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of October 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Possible cancellation of the November 20, 2023, regular meeting
• Review of the 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting calendar
• Update on Commission vacancies

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, decide whether to cancel its November 20 meeting, adopt its 2024 meeting calendar, and receive an update on commission vacancies. The agenda is mostly administrative and procedural, with no zoning cases or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 18 and October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Possible cancellation of the November 20, 2023 regular meeting
• Adoption of the 2024 meeting calendar
• Update on Planning & Zoning Commission vacancies

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and consider ordering demolition of buildings on two properties on Lazy Road. The commission will also review and act on the minutes from its September 19, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on demolition recommendation for 307 Lazy Road (Lot 206, Lazy Acres Subdivision), owned by David Leon Cash
• Public hearing and action on demolition recommendation for 311 Lazy Road (Manufactured Home Serial No. 038A & B), owned by Mildred F. Parker
• Review and approval of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks Advisory Board

The Rockport Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several routine items. The board will consider approving the July 24, 2023 meeting minutes, receive updates on Arbor Day activities and past/future park events, and hear a report on park operations. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2023
• Update on Arbor Day event activities
• Update on past and future park planned events
• Parks Operational Activities report
• Citizens to be heard on non-agenda subjects

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and consider ordering demolition of buildings at 307 and 311 Lazy Road, both cited as substandard and dangerous. The commission will also vote on approving the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes. Public comments are invited, and a citizen has submitted a letter supporting demolition.

• Public hearing and action on demolition order for 307 Lazy Road (David Leon Cash), a 672 sq ft garage damaged by Hurricane Harvey, including a 1999 Jeep Wrangler.
• Public hearing and action on demolition order for 311 Lazy Road (Mildred F. Parker), a manufactured home with serial no. 038A & B.
• Approval of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes.
• Citizen comment from Joan Zezula (308 Lazy Road) supporting demolition, citing lack of cleanup and pest issues.

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss a draft short-term rental ordinance and consider several public hearings, including a rezoning request and an alley closure. The council will also act on consent agenda items, utility surcharge changes, and other routine matters.

• Draft ordinance for Short Term Rentals and registration process (workshop discussion)
• Public hearing to rezone 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass (1.4965 acres) from R-1 to B-1
• Public hearing for permanent closure of 16-foot alley in Block 13, Bellevue Subdivision
• First reading of ordinance to increase utility surcharge fee (Chapter 102, Article IV)
• Approval of Change Order #7 for New City Hall Project

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss a draft ordinance for short-term rentals, including a registration process and fees, and will take public comments on the proposal. The regular agenda includes consent items, public hearings on an alley closure and a rezoning, and first readings of ordinances to increase the utility surcharge and amend tree regulations. The council will also consider a change order for the New City Hall project and hear a report on the golf cart ordinance.

• Draft short-term rental ordinance with registration and permit requirements
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.4965 acres at 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass to B-1 (General Business)
• Public hearing on closing a 16-foot alley in Block 13, Bellevue Subdivision
• First reading of ordinance to increase utility surcharge fee
• Change Order #7 for New City Hall Project

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 1.4965 acres at 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass from R-1 (Single Family) to B-1 (General Business) to match its current use as an auto repair shop. The commission will also consider amending the final plat for Pearl Street Square at 1802 FM 2165. No public comments for or against the rezoning have been received.

• Rezone 1875 SH 35 Bypass (1.4965 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for auto repair shop use
• Amend final plat for Pearl Street Square, 1802 FM 2165 (10.3446 acres)
• Approve minutes of September 18, 2023 meeting
• Public hearing for rezoning; no letters received for or against

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on a request to rezone 1.4965 acres at 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass from R-1 (single-family) to B-1 (general business) to match its current use. The commission will also consider amending the final plat for 10.3446 acres at 1802 FM 2165 (Pearl Street Square) and approve the September 18, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 1875 State Highway 35 Bypass (Domasco Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 & part of Lot 2, 1.4965 acres) from R-1 to B-1
• Action on final plat amendment for 1802 FM 2165 (Pearl Street Square, 10.3446 acres, A179 J W Paup Survey)
• Approval of September 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will meet to discuss and act on a tree survey for a Stripes store, plan items for the upcoming City Council meeting, and prepare for Arbor Day events. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates on ongoing projects.

• Tree survey for Stripes Store at 3588 SH 35 Bypass (Lot 1-R and 5, Block 1 Kokomo Subdivision)
• Ordinance revision to include educational items in allowed expenditures
• Closure of E Main Street on November 11, 2023
• Proclamation for week of November 3-11, 2023
• Potential FedEx donation via Arbor Day Foundation application

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will meet to review a tree survey for a proposed Stripes/7-Eleven store at 3588 SH 35 Bypass, discuss items for City Council including an ordinance revision and street closure, and plan Arbor Day events. The agenda includes routine approvals and project updates.

• Tree survey for Stripes Store at 3588 SH 35 Bypass (Lot 1-R and 5, Block 1 Kokomo Subdivision)
• Ordinance revision to include educational items in allowed expenditures
• Closure of E Main Street on November 11, 2023
• Proclamation for Arbor Day week of November 3-11, 2023
• Potential FedEx donation via Arbor Day Foundation application

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for the property at 105 S Magnolia Street (RCAD Depot Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1). The owner seeks relief from the city's setback requirement to add an awning and deck to restore the Depot structure to its original form. The board will also consider approving the February 27, 2023 meeting minutes. No public comments for or against the request were received as of the hearing date.

• Public hearing and vote on setback variance for 105 S Magnolia Street to add awning and deck
• Staff recommends approval of the variance request
• Consideration of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public notice published in The Rockport Pilot and mailed to 15 property owners within 200 feet

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then vote on a request for a variance to the city's setback requirement for the property at 105 S Magnolia Street. The variance would allow adding an awning and deck to restore the Depot structure to its original form. The board will also consider minutes from its February 27, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for 105 S Magnolia Street (RCAD Depot Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1, .126 acres)
• Vote on variance to setback requirement for awning and deck at the Depot
• Approval of February 27, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on September 28, 2023, addressing truancy, parent contributing to non-attendance, and juvenile offenses. The docket includes show cause and preliminary hearings for high school and middle school students, with cases referred by school district officials.

• Truancy cases for Raiza Hurtado, Zaden Isaacs, Melique Lamar, and John Fleming
• Parent contributing to non-attendance cases for Brenda Mizener, Gina Roth, Mercedez Cantu, and Adrian Gonzalez
• Juvenile offenses: drug paraphernalia (Joseph Alvarado), criminal trespass (Ben Amaya), tobacco possession (Grace Castillo, Gerardo Trevino, Darrell Miller Jr., Shelby Webb), assault (Viviana Davila, Hayden Rivera)
• Gina Roth still owes $96 in court costs
• Hearings conducted via Zoom (ID 485 054 5241)

Municipal Court

This is a municipal court docket for September 28, 2023, listing school-related hearings (show cause and preliminary) for high school and middle school students. Cases include truancy, parent contributing to non-attendance, and youth offenses such as drug paraphernalia possession, criminal trespass, and assault. The agenda is a routine court docket, not a policy-making meeting.

• Truancy cases for Raiza Hurtado and Zaden Isaacs (failed to earn GED)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance cases against Brenda Mizener, Gina Roth, Mercedez Cantu, and Adrian Gonzalez
• Youth offenses: drug paraphernalia (Joseph Alvarado), criminal trespass (Ben Amaya), tobacco possession (Grace Castillo, Gerardo Trevino, Shelby Webb), assault (Viviana Davila, Hayden Rivera)
• Outstanding fees: $500 or 24 hrs community service (Jonathan Molina), $96 court cost (Gina Roth)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, to vote on a consent agenda that includes a utility services agreement with Metropol LLC for a property on FM 1069, multiple hotel occupancy tax agreements for tourism promotion, and a street closure for a church fall festival. The regular agenda includes a second reading of a conditional use permit for an RV park at 1331 State Highway 188, discussion of increasing the $1.35 surcharge in the city code, and a resolution to seek relief for unsafe conditions at 1201 West Market Street. The council will also hold an executive session on pending litigation.

• Utility Services Agreement with Metropol LLC for 88.01 acres at 2582-R FM 1069, including pro-rata fees per living unit equivalent for water and wastewater
• Second reading of ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit for RV park at 1331 State Highway 188 (17.989 acres)
• Discussion of amending Chapter 102, Article 102-401 to increase the $1.35 surcharge
• Resolution to seek relief under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 54 for unsafe conditions at 1201 West Market Street
• Multiple hotel occupancy tax agreements for tourism promotion, including for the 2024 HummerBird Celebration and 2023 SeaFair

City Council

The Rockport City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a second reading of a conditional use permit for an RV park, a proposed increase to the $1.35 surcharge in the city code, and a resolution to address unsafe conditions at a property. The agenda also includes numerous hotel occupancy tax agreements for local events and organizations, a street closure request, and a discussion on roads affected by a drainage project.

• Second reading of ordinance for conditional use permit for RV park at 1331 State Highway 188
• Discussion on amending Chapter 102 to increase the $1.35 surcharge
• Resolution to seek relief for unsafe conditions at 1201 West Market Street
• Utility services agreement with Metropol LLC for 88.01 acres at 2582-R FM 1069
• Multiple hotel occupancy tax agreements for FY 2023-2024

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and decide on a demolition order for a property at 1201 West Market Street. The agenda contains one substantive action item, with the rest being routine procedural matters.

• Demolition order for 1201 West Market Street, Lots 6-25, Block 3, West Terrace Unit 1 Subdivision, owned by Phong Thanh Nguyen and Bich Nga
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a Major Subdivision Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat for Lakeway Estates, a 431-lot single-family residential and 3-commercial-lot subdivision on 152.582 acres at 3250-3330 State Highway 35 Bypass. The commission will also discuss the Impact Fee Study and the responsibilities of the advisory committee, which the City Council is required to appoint. Staff recommends approval of the plat.

• Major Subdivision Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat for Lakeway Estates, 431 single-family lots and 3 commercial lots, 152.582 acres at 3250-3330 SH 35 Bypass
• Discussion of Impact Fee Study and advisory committee responsibilities, with Freese & Nichols contracted for the study
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 5, 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a major subdivision plat for Lakeway Estates, a 431-lot single-family residential and 3 commercial lot development on State Highway 35 Bypass. They will also discuss the Impact Fee Study and Advisory Committee, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Major Subdivision Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat for Lakeway Estates, 431 residential lots and 3 commercial lots, 152.582 acres plus 6.887 acres at 3250-3330 State Highway 35 Bypass
• Discussion of Impact Fee Study and Advisory Committee responsibilities
• Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will meet to approve spending $28,388 from the Tree Mitigation Fund for trees and educational materials for November Arbor Day events, finalize educational signs, and plan the Arbor Day celebration, including a Main Street closure. The committee will also approve the August 10, 2023 minutes. This is a regular business meeting with action items.

• Approve $28,388 expenditure from Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day trees and educational items
• Discuss and finalize four educational signs for Arbor Day and other events
• Review Arbor Day Event Prep/Plan, including tree planting schedule at multiple locations
• Discuss street closure of Main Street for Arbor Day Event
• Approve August 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider spending $28,388 from the Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day trees and educational items, and discuss related signage, event planning, and a Main Street closure for the November event.

• Approve August 10, 2023 minutes
• Spend $28,388 from Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day trees and educational items
• Discuss educational signs for Arbor Day and other events
• Review Rockport Arbor Day Event Prep/Plan
• Consider street closure of Main Street for Arbor Day Event

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, to consider several items, including the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 budget and a property tax rate increase of 11.26%. The council will also hold a public hearing and first reading for a conditional use permit for an RV park at 1331 State Highway 188, and discuss a possible school zone and four-way stop near ABC Learning Center. Other items include a street closure for a Model T Parade, a tree fund expenditure, and a resolution to declare city property surplus.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget and appropriation of resources
• Second reading of ordinance setting 2023 tax rate at $0.360078 per $100 valuation (11.26% increase)
• Public hearing and first reading for Conditional Use Permit for RV park at 1331 State Highway 188
• Request to close streets for Rockport Cultural Arts District Model T Parade on October 21, 2023
• Approval of $28,388 expenditure from Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day events

City Council adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and approved a conditional use permit for an RV park to bring it into code compliance. The council also directed the Police Chief to conduct a traffic study near the ABC Learning Center.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget of $55,780,051 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Conditional Use Permit for RV Park at 1331 State Highway 188 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Property Tax Assessment/Collection Agreement with Aransas County (unanimous)
• Approved $28,388 from Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day events (unanimous)
• Approved closure of streets for Rockport Cultural Arts District Model T Parade on Oct 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved disposition and donation of surplus City property (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Planning & Zoning Commission Member W. Kent Howard (unanimous)
• Approved various meeting minutes from August and September 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider the FY 2023-2024 budget, a property tax rate increase, and several other items including a conditional use permit for an RV park, a street closure for a parade, and a school zone addition. The meeting includes public hearings and consent agenda items.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget and ratification of property tax increase to $0.360078 per $100 valuation (11.26% increase)
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance for conditional use permit for RV park at 1331 State Highway 188
• Street closure for Model T Parade on October 21, 2023, along Broadway Street and surrounding routes
• Approval of $28,388 expenditure from Tree Mitigation Fund for Arbor Day events
• Discussion on adding school zone and four-way stop near ABC Learning Center at 1422 East Cedar Street

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold pretrial hearings on September 7, 2023, via Zoom. The docket includes a range of traffic offenses, city ordinance violations, and drug paraphernalia charges. Several defendants have attorneys, and some cases involve multiple charges.

• Speeding 45/30 and no driver's license charges for Lori Bueno
• Possession of drug paraphernalia charges for David Gaines and Dennis Holley
• City ordinance violation for dog biting against Aleigha Harrison
• Multiple pet-related ordinance violations (restraint, license, rabies tags) for Kaylie Taylor
• Driving while license invalid and no liability insurance for James Kavanagh

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the 2023 property tax rate. The council will also deliberate on final readings of ordinances amending water and wastewater rates, and a first reading of an ordinance setting the 2023 tax rate at $0.360078 per $100 valuation, an effective 11.26% increase. Adoption of the budget and tax rate is scheduled for September 12, 2023.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 budget
• Public hearing on 2023 property tax rate
• Second reading of ordinance amending water rates
• Second reading of ordinance amending wastewater rates
• First reading of ordinance setting 2023 tax rate at $0.360078 per $100 valuation (11.26% increase)

City Council approved ordinances to amend service charges for water and wastewater for all customers. The council also held public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the 2023 property tax rate.

• Approved water rate amendments for all customers (4-1)
• Approved wastewater rate amendments for all customers (4-1)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and a property tax rate increase. The council will also consider final readings of ordinances to increase water and wastewater rates, and a first reading of a tax rate ordinance. Adoption of the budget and tax rate is scheduled for September 12, 2023.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 budget, which raises property taxes by $1,050,240 (12.91%)
• Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.360078 per $100 valuation, an 11.26% increase
• Second and final reading of ordinance amending water rates for all customers
• Second and final reading of ordinance amending wastewater rates for all customers
• First reading of ordinance levying 2023 property tax rate of $0.360078

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two requests: a replat of property at 2300 FM 3036 and a conditional use permit for property at 1331 SH 188. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 21, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on replat of 8.186 acres at 2300 FM 3036, 110 Kokomo and 126 Kokomo (Lots 1-3, Block 1, Kokomo Subdivision)
• Public hearing and action on Conditional Use Permit for 17.989 acres at 1331 SH 188 (Lot 1R & 2, Coastal Paradise Subdivision)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from August 21, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a property replat for a site on FM 3036. The commission also recommended that City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for a property on SH 188.

• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved replat for 2300 FM 3036, 110 Kokomo and 126 Kokomo (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Conditional Use Permit for 1331 SH 188 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss utility rate options and the FY 23-24 budget, and to vote on second readings of ordinances that would repeal the city's curfew and increase water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates, as well as connection fees. Several items were postponed from the August 22 meeting.

• Repeal of Chapter 66, Article II (Minors; Curfew)
• Water rate increase for all customers
• Wastewater rate increase for all customers
• Natural gas rate increase for all customers
• Solid waste fee schedule update

City Council unanimously approved ordinances to update natural gas rates, solid waste service fees, and installation fees for water, wastewater, and natural gas connections. The council also voted to repeal the city's minors' curfew ordinance. Water and wastewater rate changes were returned to first reading and are scheduled for a second reading on September 12, 2023.

• Repealed Chapter 66, Article II 'Minors; Curfew' (Unanimous)
• Approved amended natural gas service charges (Unanimous)
• Approved new solid waste refuse collection fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved amended natural gas tap/meter installation fees and meter sizes (Unanimous)
• Approved amended water and wastewater tap/meter installation and connection fees (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss utility rate options and the FY 23-24 budget, then vote on final readings of ordinances to increase water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates, and to repeal the juvenile curfew ordinance. The meeting also includes public comments and discussion of certified tax rolls.

• Repeal of juvenile curfew ordinance (Chapter 66, Article II) due to state law
• Water rate increase: minimum residential in-city bill rises from $21.74 to $22.04 per month
• Wastewater rate increase for all customers
• Natural gas rate increase for all customers
• Solid waste fee schedule update

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a regular meeting with several second-reading ordinances that would amend water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates and fees, plus a first reading to repeal the city's curfew ordinance. The council will also discuss a possible school zone and four-way stop near ABC Learning Center, and hold an executive session on drainage projects and litigation.

• First reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 66, Article II (Minors; Curfew)
• Second reading: water rate amendments (Chapter 102, Article II, Division 3)
• Second reading: wastewater rate amendments (Chapter 102, Article III, Division 4)
• Second reading: natural gas rate amendments (Chapter 102, Article V, Division 3)
• Second reading: solid waste fee schedule amendments (Chapter 82, Section 82.39)

City Council postponed votes on amending water, wastewater, and natural gas rates following citizen protests regarding out-of-city surcharges. The Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the city's minors' curfew.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance repealing Chapter 66, Article II (Minors; Curfew) (Unanimous)
• Postponed votes on water rate amendments (4-1)
• Postponed votes on wastewater rate amendments (4-1)
• Postponed votes on natural gas rate amendments (4-1)
• Approved August 8, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing publication of delinquent taxpayers' names (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2023, to consider final approval of ordinances that would increase water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates for all customers, along with new connection fees. The council will also consider a first reading to repeal the city's curfew ordinance for minors, discuss a possible school zone and four-way stop near ABC Learning Center, and receive a city manager report on the budget timeline and projects. The agenda includes consent items, a proclamation for GSM Insurors' 100th anniversary, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Second and final reading of ordinances to amend water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates for all customers
• First reading of an ordinance repealing Chapter 66, Article II 'Minors; Curfew'
• Discussion on adding a school zone and four-way stop near ABC Learning Center
• Resolution authorizing publication of delinquent taxpayers' names
• Proclamation recognizing GSM Insurors' 100th anniversary

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending to City Council the removal of member W. Kent Howard under Section 78-28 of the City Code. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and discussion of future agenda items. No zoning or development decisions are scheduled.

• Recommendation to City Council to remove Commission Member W. Kent Howard per Section 78-28
• Approval of regular meeting minutes for July 17, 2023 and August 7, 2023
• Discussion of future agenda items

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council remove member W. Kent Howard due to missed meetings and unexcused absences. The commission also approved the minutes from July 17 and August 7, 2023.

• Approved July 17, 2023, and August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council the removal of Commission Member W. Kent Howard and the search for a replacement (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider recommending to City Council the removal of member W. Kent Howard under Section 78-28 of the City Code. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss future agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive action.

• Recommendation to City Council to remove Planning & Zoning Commission Member W. Kent Howard
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from July 17, 2023, and August 7, 2023
• Discussion of future agenda items

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council remove member W. Kent Howard due to missed meetings and unexcused absences. The commission also approved the minutes from July 17 and August 7, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes for July 17, 2023, and August 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council the removal of Commission Member W. Kent Howard (Unanimous)

Municipal Court

This is the municipal court docket for August 10, 2023, listing three traffic cases (fail to yield right of way, unsafe backing, expired registration) for hearings at 9:00 AM, along with jury trials scheduled for the same day. It is a routine procedural agenda with no policy decisions.

• William Garner, fail to yield right of way, officer Petitfils
• Miguel Noyola, unsafe backing, officer Cramer, attorney L. Garcia
• Brandi Rich, expired registration, officer Cramer
• Jury trials scheduled for 8/10/23

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 13 and July 25, 2023, and to discuss and take action on proposed Arbor Day activities and events. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy or financial decisions listed.

• Approval of July 13 and July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on Arbor Day activities and events

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will hold a workshop to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss and act on proposed Arbor Day activities and events. Public comments may be submitted electronically before the meeting.

• Approve July 13 and July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discuss and act on proposed Arbor Day activities and events

The committee approved the minutes from July 13 and July 25, 2023. Members discussed planning for Arbor Day activities, including a tree giveaway, street closures, and funding for plaques and signs. No formal votes were recorded regarding the Arbor Day proposals.

• Approved July 13, 2023 and July 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, to discuss and act on several items, including a public hearing and first readings of ordinances to increase water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates. The council will also consider a zoning change, a change order for the new City Hall project, and a presentation of the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Public hearing on proposed increases to solid waste, water, wastewater, and natural gas rates
• First reading of ordinances amending water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-2
• Approval of Change Order #6 for the new City Hall project
• Presentation of proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget

City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to increase water, wastewater, and natural gas rates for all customers. The council also approved a zoning change for a property on Sunset Drive and extended a bank services contract.

• Approved first reading of water rate increases (4-1)
• Approved first reading of wastewater rate increases (4-1)
• Approved first reading of natural gas rate increases (4-1)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 607 Sunset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of bank services contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Seafair parade on October 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Rockport Cultural Arts District 3 quarter marketing report (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and first readings on ordinances to increase solid waste, water, wastewater, and natural gas rates for all customers. They will also review the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and set a date for a public hearing on the property tax rate. Other items include a zoning change, a street closure for the Seafair parade, and a change order for the new City Hall project.

• Public hearing and first readings on ordinances to increase water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-2
• Approval of Change Order #6 for the new City Hall project
• Presentation of proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and vote to schedule tax rate hearing
• Street closures for Seafair parade on October 7, 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a minor plat replat for property at 1002 E Maple St, submitted by Crystal Metzger, Rebecca Rosser, and Harry Leonard Jr. The replat would divide the .6876-acre site into three equal-sized lots. Staff recommends approval, and the commission will deliberate and act on the item.

• Replat of Lots 1 & 2, 17' of Lots 3 & 14, and all of Lots 15 & 16, Block 318, Smith & Wood Subdivision
• Property at 1002 E Maple St, Rockport, Aransas County, Texas
• Replat creates three equal-sized lots from .6876 acres
• Staff recommends approval of the minor plat

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to deliberate and act on a single regular agenda item: a minor plat application for a replat of portions of Block 318 in the Smith & Wood Subdivision, located at 1002 E Maple St. The meeting is open to the public, with options for remote viewing and citizen participation.

• Minor plat replat of Lots 1 & 2, 17' of Lots 3 & 14, and all of Lots 15 & 16, Block 318, Smith & Wood Subdivision, .6876 acres, at 1002 E Maple St

The Commission approved a minor plat for a replat of property located at 1002 E Maple St. The request involved several lots in the Smith and Wood Subdivision totaling .6876 acres.

• Approved minor plat for 1002 E Maple St (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Rockport Service Center. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget presentation and deliberation
• Meeting held in person at the Rockport Service Center, 2751 State Highway 35 Bypass
• Special accommodations available upon 48-hour notice
• Notice posted July 28, 2023, and sent to The Rockport Pilot and Corpus Christi Caller Times

City Council held a budget workshop to review proposed utility rates, tax rates, and development policies. The Council reached a consensus to move forward with a tax rate of $0.366078 and instructed staff to prepare utility rate ordinances.

• Consensus to use $0.366078 tax rate for budget and tax rate ordinances
• Instructed staff to prepare utility rate increase ordinances using a 1.5 times rate for out-of-City customers
• Consensus for staff to begin working on an Ordinance to allow development fees/agreements
• Proposed wastewater rate increase from $23.03 to $26.76
• Proposed natural gas rate increase from $30.08 to $39.64
• Proposed water rate increase from $21.74 to $22.73 (plus $.20 pass-through)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The budget is based on estimated taxable values, not certified rolls, and is not balanced. Key changes include new police contracts, a trail expansion, a credit card fee revenue, and a FEMA grant.

• Estimated taxable value of $2,677,824,883, up $429,752,629 from last year
• Police Department contracts for Watchguard and Incode totaling $152,938
• Trail expansion from the Pool to Tule Creek
• Credit card fee revenue of $160,000
• FEMA grant revenue of $2,040,000

City Council

City Council deliberated on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and reviewed department requests. No formal votes were taken; the meeting served as a workshop to discuss budget shortfalls, tax rate options, and capital projects.

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The budget is based on estimated taxable values, with certified values not expected until August 24. Key changes include new police contracts, a FEMA grant, and a credit card fee revenue. The budget is not balanced, pending appraisal district numbers.

• Estimated taxable value $2,677,824,883, up $429,752,629 from last year
• Police Department contracts for Watchguard and Incode totaling $152,938
• Credit card fee revenue of $160,000 added
• FEMA grant revenue of $2,040,000 added
• Trail expansion encumbrance from Pool to Tule Creek

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The budget is based on estimated taxable values, with certified values not expected until August 24. Key changes include new police contracts, a FEMA grant, and adjustments for insurance and fees. The budget is not balanced, and the council will discuss priorities and potential adjustments.

• Estimated taxable value for FY 23-24 is $2,677,824,883, up $429,752,629 from last year.
• Police Department contracts for Watchguard and Incode total $152,938.
• Credit card fee revenue of $160,000 added.
• FEMA grant revenue of $2,040,000 added.
• Wind insurance costs estimated at nearly $1,000,000, including $425,000 for Downtown Anchor Project.

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-2, and will consider a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for a water and wastewater impact fee study. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a police promotion presentation, and budget schedule discussion.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-2
• Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for water and wastewater impact fee study
• Police promotion of Stefanie Garcia to Lieutenant
• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• 3rd quarter report from Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 607 Sunset Drive from the R-1 district to the R-2 district. The council will also approve a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to study and update water and wastewater impact fees. Additionally, the body will review the third-quarter marketing report from the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and discuss the upcoming budget schedule.

• Public hearing to rezone 607 Sunset Drive (0.3078 acres) from R-1 to R-2
• First reading of ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Number 1027 for 607 Sunset Drive
• Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Water and Wastewater Impact Fees study
• Approval of July 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce FY 2022-2023 Q3 marketing expenditures

City Council approved a professional service agreement to update impact fees that have not been changed since 1999. The council also approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a property on Sunset Drive. Routine consent agenda items and meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Water and Wastewater Impact Fees study at a cost of $260,600 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 3rd quarter Report for FY 2022-2023 marketing expenditures (Unanimous)

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will hold a workshop to discuss Arbor Day activities. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Roundtable discussion regarding Arbor Day activities

The committee held a workshop to discuss the Arbor Day week proclamation for November 3-11 and the application to become an Arbor Day City. Members discussed event ideas, funding, and responsibilities. No formal motions were made.

Municipal Court

This is a show cause docket for the Rockport Municipal Court on July 25, 2023, at 8:30 A.M. The agenda lists three defendants with truancy charges, with appearances scheduled either via Zoom or in person. No other business is listed.

• Sara Burke: truant conduct (2 counts), Zoom appearance
• Zaden Isaacs: truant conduct, in-person appearance
• Aiden Adams: truant conduct (2 counts), in-person appearance

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 (1st Single Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (2nd Single Family Dwelling District). The property owners, April and Nathan Clark, seek the change. The agenda also includes approval of the June 19, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission will make a recommendation, with final decision by City Council on July 25 and August 8.

• Rezone 607 Sunset Drive (J Smith Survey, .3078 acres) from R-1 to R-2
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Deliberation and action on the rezoning request
• Approval of June 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Two letters against the rezoning received; no letters for

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a rezoning request for a property at 607 Sunset Drive. The request seeks to change the zoning from R-1 (1st Single Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (2nd Single Family Dwelling District).

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 607 Sunset Drive to R-2 (unanimous)

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will hold a workshop to discuss member duties, Arbor Day activities, and updates on several tree mitigation projects, including billboard funds expenditure and specific property locations. Public comments can be submitted electronically before the meeting.

• Discussion of Arbor Day activities and event ideas
• Update on billboard funds expenditure
• Update on 802 Enterprise mitigation plan landscaping
• Update on 1812 W Market tree mitigation
• Update on 2304 Hwy 35 N tree mitigation

The committee held a workshop to discuss member duties and proposed activities for Arbor Day. Members also reviewed updates regarding tree mitigation plans and fees for three specific properties. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Discussed Arbor Day activities including a possible proclamation, scavenger hunt, and movie night
• Discussed billboard funds expenditure
• Discussed 802 Enterprise mitigation plan landscaping and fees
• Discussed 1812 W Market tree mitigation, fees, and fines
• Discussed amending tree and landscaping species for 2304 Hwy 35 N
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee is meeting to discuss member duties, Arbor Day activities, and updates on several tree mitigation projects. The committee will also hear updates on billboard fund expenditures and specific mitigation plans at 802 Enterprise, 1812 W Market, and 2304 Hwy 35 N.

• Discussion of Arbor Day events and city participation
• Update on billboard fund expenditure: committee approved $70,475 request for two billboards, pending legal opinion
• 802 Enterprise mitigation: $32,750 fees paid, landscaping incomplete, no certificate of occupancy until done
• 1812 W Market: $20,100 fees paid, stop work order issued June 15, 2023, $1,350 bill for removed trees
• 2304 Hwy 35 N: $6,500 fees pending, drainage and civil plans submitted

City Council

The Rockport City Council will consider awarding Fiscal Year 2023-2024 hotel occupancy tax grants to 20 entities, including the Chamber of Commerce, Texas Maritime Museum, and Rockport Little Theatre. The council will also decide whether to draw or reject Community Development Loan funds, confirm mayoral appointments to boards, and hold an executive session on drainage and stormwater legal matters. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a report from the arts center.

• Hotel occupancy tax grant requests from 20 entities (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Little Theatre)
• Decision to draw or reject Community Development Loan (CDL) funds
• Confirm mayoral appointments of council liaisons to boards and commissions
• Re-appoint and appoint members to city boards and committees
• Executive session on Concho Street & GLO drainage projects and stormwater permitting

City Council

The Rockport City Council will consider awarding Fiscal Year 2023-2024 hotel occupancy tax grants to 20 local entities, including the Chamber of Commerce, Texas Maritime Museum, and Rockport Little Theatre. The council will also decide whether to draw or reject Community Development Loan funds, confirm mayoral appointments, and appoint board members. The agenda includes presentations, consent items, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Hotel occupancy tax grant requests from 20 entities, including Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (Marketing, Seafair, Hummerbird), Texas Maritime Museum, UTMSI Bay Education Center, Friends of the Fulton Mansion, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport Conference Center, Aransas County Council on Aging, Rockport Yacht Club, Tropical Christmas, Kite Festival, Whooping Crane Strut, Public Art, Event Support, Rockport Cultural Arts District, Christmas on the Beach, Rockport Little Theatre, Wendell Family Fund (4th of July Fireworks), Airplanes & Coffee
• Decision to draw or reject Community Development Loan (CDL) funds
• Confirm mayoral appointments of council liaisons to boards, committees, and commissions
• Re-appoint and appoint members to various city boards, committees, and commissions
• Executive session on Concho Street & General Land Office (GLO) drainage projects and stormwater permitting

City Council unanimously confirmed Mayoral appointments for council liaisons to 13 boards and commissions. The council also re-appointed several members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Tree and Landscape Committee, and other advisory boards. Multiple entities presented grant requests from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, though final decisions on those funds are not recorded in the provided text.

• Confirmed Mayoral appointments of City Council liaisons to 13 boards and commissions (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Shelly Schubert-Steckler to Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Warren Hassinger, Thomas Blazek, and Patricia A. Impens to Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Shelly Steckler, Carla Rinche, and Ginger Easton Smith to Tree and Landscape Committee (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Warren Hassinger, Patricia Bemrose, and Brandi Picton to Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Rockport Center for the Arts 3rd quarter marketing expenditure report (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to consider several routine and significant items. Key actions include approving change orders for the New City Hall Project, awarding a bid for a wastewater force main installation, and reviewing a health benefits rate notice. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Approve Change Orders 1-5 for New City Hall Project
• Award bid for 12-inch wastewater force main from Gagon Lift Station to Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consider Texas Municipal League Health Benefits Rerate Notice
• Approve minutes from May 23 and June 12 meetings
• Proclamations for Kent Ullberg Day and Park & Recreation Month

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to discuss and act on several items, including a bid for a wastewater force main installation, change orders for the New City Hall Project, and a health benefits rerate notice. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and an executive session for legal advice on drainage and stormwater matters.

• Award bid for 12-inch wastewater force main from Gagon Lift Station to Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve Change Orders 1-5 for New City Hall Project
• Consider Texas Municipal League Health Benefits Rerate Notice for active and Pre-65 retired employees
• Approve street banners for Wendell Family July 4th Fireworks near 2405 Highway 35 Business North and 1202 FM 3036
• Executive session on Concho Street & GLO drainage projects and stormwater permitting

City Council approved a contract for a new wastewater force main and authorized change orders for the New City Hall Project. The Council also approved a specific health benefits rerate option for employees and retired staff.

• Awarded $384,265 bid to J.J. Fox Construction for 12-inch wastewater force main installation
• Approved 2023-2024 Texas Municipal League Health Benefits rerate Option 1
• Approved New City Hall Project Change Orders 1-4 retroactively and Change Order 5
• Approved hanging street banners for Wendell Family July 4th Fireworks (July 1-5, 2023)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes from May 21, 2023, and June 12, 2023
• Proclaimed June 30, 2023, as Kent Ullberg Day
• Proclaimed July 2023 as Park & Recreation Month

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and then deliberate on recommendations from the Code Official to order demolition of buildings at six properties. The properties are located at 1122 North Ann Street, 602 East Cornwall Street, 607 South Fuqua Street, 107 Hunter Court, 1201 West Market Street, and 808 Warbler Lane. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its February 27, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on demolition at 1122 North Ann Street (SCF Jake LLP)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 602 East Cornwall Street (Annette Garza, Sergio Garza, Joe H. Garza Jr.)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 607 South Fuqua Street (Martias Sanchez)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 107 Hunter Court (Raul Delgado)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 1201 West Market Street (Phong Thanh Nguyen, Bich Nga Thi Nguyen) and 808 Warbler Lane (H. Alan Holly, Aaron Wiese)

The Building and Standards Commission approved demolition orders for properties at 1201 West Market Street and 808 Warbler Lane. The commission granted time extensions for repairs or permitting at four other locations. Minutes from February 27, 2023, were also approved.

• Approved demolition order for 1201 West Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition order for 808 Warbler Lane (unanimous)
• Granted 6-month extension for 1122 North Ann Street (unanimous)
• Granted 180 days to permit for 602 East Cornwall Street (unanimous)
• Granted 60 days to secure permits and 6 months for completion at 607 South Fuqua Street (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extension from date of gas line removal for 107 Hunter Court (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings and consider demolition orders for six properties deemed substandard or dangerous. The agenda includes a recommendation from the Code Official for each property, and the commission will deliberate and act on these recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 27, 2023.

• Public hearing and possible demolition order for 1122 North Ann Street (SCF Jake LLP)
• Public hearing and possible demolition order for 602 East Cornwall Street (Annette Garza, Sergio Garza, Joe H. Garza Jr.)
• Public hearing and possible demolition order for 607 South Fuqua Street (Martias Sanchez)
• Public hearing and possible demolition order for 107 Hunter Court (Raul Delgado)
• Public hearing and possible demolition order for 1201 West Market Street (Phong Thanh Nguyen and Bich Nga Thi Nguyen)

The Building and Standards Commission approved demolition orders for two properties and granted time extensions for four others to complete work or secure permits. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from February 27, 2023.

• Approved minutes from February 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Granted 6-month extension for 1122 North Ann Street (unanimous)
• Granted 180 days to permit for 602 East Cornwall Street (unanimous)
• Granted 60 days to secure permits and 6 months for completion for 607 South Fuqua Street (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extension from date of gas line removal for 107 Hunter Court (unanimous)
• Approved demolition order for 1201 West Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition order for 808 Warbler Lane (unanimous)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding pretrial hearings on June 26, 2023, via Zoom. The docket includes a variety of cases such as parent contributing to non-attendance (truancy), possession of tobacco by a minor, burn ban violation, traffic offenses, and city ordinance violations. Most cases are pretrial hearings, meaning the court will address procedural matters rather than final judgments.

• Parent contributing to non-attendance cases involving ACISD (Aransas County Independent School District) for multiple students
• Possession of tobacco product by minor (JV230033)
• City ordinance violation for burn ban (202300472)
• Speeding 86/60 (202300352)
• Fraudulent removal of writing (CR230074)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on a request to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 (single-family) to R-5 (multi-family) to allow construction of two dwelling units for long-term rentals. The property owners, April and Nathan Clark, submitted the request. Staff recommends denial, and four letters of opposition have been received. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 607 Sunset Drive to R-5 for two long-term rental units
• Staff recommends denial of the rezoning request
• Four letters against the request received; no letters in favor
• Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on a request to rezone property at 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 (single-family) to R-5 (multi-family) to allow construction of two dwelling units for long-term rentals. The commission will also consider approval of the May 1, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on rezoning 607 Sunset Drive (J Smith Survey, 0.3078 acres) to R-5 for two long-term rental units
• Deliberation and action on the same rezoning request
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 1, 2023

The Commission approved the applicants' request to withdraw a proposal to rezone 607 Sunset Drive from R-1 to R-5. The request had sought to allow the construction of two long-term rental dwelling units. The Commission also approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting.

• Approved withdrawal of rezone request for 607 Sunset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold preliminary and show-cause hearings on June 13, 2023, addressing a docket of traffic, city ordinance, and criminal cases. Defendants are scheduled for pleas, fine reduction requests, deferral requests, and compliance reviews for payment plans or community service. The agenda is a routine court docket with no new policy decisions.

• Assault cases for James Davis and Daniel Garcia ($581 each) – plea and deferral request
• Robert Brown requests fine reduction on public intoxication ($160)
• Brian Grunberger faces three city ordinance violations for junk, outdoor storage, and jet ski removal ($581 each)
• Show-cause hearings for multiple defendants with missed payment plan installments
• Truancy cases for minors (Aiden Adams, Sara Burke, Mason Phillips) reviewed with juvenile case managers

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including final readings on ordinances to vacate a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue, amend building permit fees, and certify charter amendments from a May 2023 special election. The council will also consider awarding a contract for a gas supply line replacement, discuss a funding request for a county housing study, and hear a presentation on the State Highway 35 overpass project. An executive session is scheduled for legal and real property matters.

• Final reading: ordinance to vacate 0.193 acre (8,419 sq ft) of Sweet Bay Avenue in Denver Heights Subdivision
• Final reading: ordinance amending Chapter 22 building permit and license fees
• Final reading: ordinance adopting May 6, 2023 charter amendments
• Contract award for replacing 2-inch gas supply line to North Gate Regulator Station
• Funding request for Aransas County housing study from Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation

City Council approved a contract to replace a segment of the 2-inch gas supply line and provided $5,000 for an Aransas County housing study. The Council also passed ordinances regarding the abandonment of a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue, building permit fees, and Home Rule Charter amendments.

• Approved closing and abandonment of 0.193 acre portion of Sweet Bay Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 22 'Buildings and Building Regulations' regarding permit and license fees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Order declaring Charter Amendments from May 6, 2023 Special Election (Unanimous)
• Awarded contract to replace 2-inch gas supply line segment at a cost of $81,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 funding assistance for Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation Housing Study (Unanimous)

Municipal Court

This is the Municipal Court docket for jury trials and hearings on June 9, 2023. It lists individuals with charges including leash law and rabies vaccination violations, failure to appear, truancy, parent contributing to non-attendance, drug paraphernalia possession, and driving without a license. The agenda is a routine court docket with no policy decisions.

• Johnathan Garrett: leash law and no rabies vaccination violations, plus failure to appear
• Christopher Gover: two counts of parent contributing to non-attendance
• Sean Gover: two counts of truant conduct
• Michael Haga: two counts of drug paraphernalia possession, plus failure to appear
• Jennave Havens: no drivers license

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several ordinances and reports. Key actions include a second reading on accepting credit card payments with processing fees, a first reading to vacate a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue, and a first reading to amend building permit fees. The council will also consider annual reports and rebates for two economic development agreements, and an emergency purchase for wastewater equipment.

• Second reading of ordinance to accept credit cards for fees, fines, court costs, with processing fee
• First reading to close, vacate, and abandon a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue (0.193 acre) in Denver Heights Subdivision
• First reading to amend Chapter 22 'Buildings and Building Regulations' Article IX 'Permit and License Fees'
• Acceptance of Rockport Harvey Housing, LLC (Pearl Point) annual report and property tax rebate for 2022
• Approval of emergency purchase order to replace failed rake system in clarifier at Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City Council elected Council Member Andrea Hattman as Mayor Pro-Tem and approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting charter amendments from the May 6 special election. Council also approved an ordinance to allow credit card payments for city fees and fines. Additionally, the council moved forward with the closing and abandonment of a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue.

• Elected Council Member Andrea Hattman as Mayor Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to close and abandon 0.193 acres of Sweet Bay Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 22 Permit and License Fees with two amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance adopting Charter Amendments from May 6, 2023 election (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing credit card payments for fees, fines, and court costs (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9 and May 17 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd quarter expenditure reports for Texas Marine Science Institute, Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Cultural Arts District, and Friends of the Fulton Mansion (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 23, 2023, to administer oaths to newly elected Ward 1 Council Member Stephanie Rangel and re-elected Ward 3 Council Member Brad Brundrett, and to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. The council will also consider consent agenda items including approval of prior meeting minutes, quarterly reports from local organizations, a credit card payment ordinance, and appointments. Regular agenda items include first readings of ordinances on vacating a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue and amending building permit fees, plus acceptance of annual reports and rebates for economic development agreements. The council will also hold an executive session on legal and real property matters.

• Oath of office for new Ward 1 Council Member Stephanie Rangel and re-elected Ward 3 Council Member Brad Brundrett
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing credit card payments with processing fees
• First reading of ordinance to vacate a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue (0.193 acre) in Denver Heights Subdivision
• Approval of rebate for property taxes paid in 2022 to Rockport Harvey Housing (Pearl Point) and payment to Gulf Coast Hardware (Ace Hardware) per Chapter 380 agreements

Tree & Landscape Committee Agenda

The Rockport Tree and Landscape Committee will review two tree surveys for commercial developments, discuss the balance of the tree mitigation account, and consider a proposal to lease two billboards for $10,800 per year to educate the public about tree ordinances. The committee will also consider amending the city ordinance to allow tree mitigation funds to be used for planting trees in locations beyond public parks, schools, or other approved public facilities.

• Tree survey for Retail Shopping Center with drive thru at 2304 Hwy 35 N
• Tree survey for Self-Storage Facility at 1812 W Market
• Proposed lease of two billboards (Cooper Outdoor #763 and #237) for $10,800 total annual cost
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 106 Article II Section 106.7 to expand tree planting locations
• Tree Mitigation and Preservation Account balance of $37,625

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 6, 2023 General and Special Elections. The agenda contains only this item plus the call to order and adjournment, so it is largely procedural.

• Resolution and Order canvassing May 6, 2023 election results

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 6, 2023, General and Special Elections. This included the election for Council Member Ward No. 1, a proposition regarding the sale of the city's natural gas utility distribution system, and several Home Rule Charter Amendments.

• Approved Resolution and Order canvassing May 6 General and Special Election results (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns from the May 6, 2023, General and Special Elections. The council will declare Stephanie Rangel the winner of the Ward 1 council seat, certify voter approval to sell the city's Natural Gas Utility Distribution System, and adopt the approved Home Rule Charter amendments. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being the formal certification of election results.

• Canvass results for Ward 1 council election: Stephanie Rangel (65 votes) defeats Kathleen 'Katy' Jackson (49 votes)
• Voters approved sale of Natural Gas Utility Distribution System (455 for, 273 against)
• Adopt 17 approved Home Rule Charter amendments (Propositions B, C, D, E, G, H, I, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U)
• Ward 3 election cancelled; unopposed candidate declared elected earlier
• Election conducted by Aransas County Elections Administrator

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school-related hearings on May 16, 2023, including middle school, high school show cause, and preliminary hearings. The docket lists numerous truancy charges against students and parent contributing to non-attendance charges against adults, as well as several possession of tobacco product by minor cases. These are hearings to decide or discuss these matters.

• Multiple truant conduct charges against students (e.g., Aleigha Pena, Benita Barboza, Kadileyah Garcia, Landon Stotts)
• Multiple parent contributing to non-attendance charges (e.g., Julie Toombs, Toriano Jenkins, Marcos Adames, Brianna Caballero)
• Possession of tobacco product by minor charges (e.g., Allysa Noggle, Galilea Alcala, Mark Delay, Mikayla Esparza)
• Hearings scheduled at 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M., with middle school and high school sessions
• Some cases have comments like 'SC--MISSING GED' or 'SC W/JCM' indicating specific circumstances

Municipal Court

This agenda lists three non-jury traffic cases scheduled for in-person hearings at 9:00 AM on May 12, 2023. The cases involve charges of fail to control speed, exhibition of acceleration, and violate promise to appear. No other business is listed.

• Fail to Control Speed case for Ebony Patterson (DOB 6/29/1987), cited by RPD officer R. Arce, victim D. Linebrink
• Exhibition of Acceleration case for Bobby Timms (DOB 10/28/1993), cited by RPD officer N. Leuschner
• Violate Promise to Appear case for Bobby Timms, processed by Clerk C. Stevens

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2023, to consider several items, including a final vote on a zoning change for a property at 1724 FM 3036 to allow 80 attached single-family dwellings, a public hearing and first reading on closing a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue, and a resolution to negotiate contracts for underground fiber to the new City Hall. The council will also consider an ordinance to accept credit card payments for fees and fines, and discuss eliminating or reclassifying Public Works positions. The agenda includes proclamations and routine consent items.

• Second and final reading of ordinance changing zoning at 1724 FM 3036 (La Salle Estates P.U.D.) to allow 80 townhouses
• Public hearing and first reading on vacating a 0.193-acre portion of Sweet Bay Avenue between Lots in Denver Heights Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing negotiations with PGAL and Teal Construction for underground fiber to new City Hall
• First reading of ordinance to accept credit cards for fees, fines, court costs, with processing fees
• Elimination and reclassification of Public Works Department positions

City Council approved a zoning change to allow 80 attached single-family dwellings at 1724 FM 3036. The Council also authorized the use of underground fiber for the new City Hall and approved a plan to pass credit card processing fees to customers.

• Approved zoning change for 80 townhouses at 1724 FM 3036 (4-0)
• Authorized negotiations with PGAL and Teal Construction for new City Hall underground fiber (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to charge customers credit card processing fees (unanimous)
• Approved elimination and reclassification of Public Works positions for $61,000 savings (unanimous)
• Postponed ordinance to vacate portion of Sweet Bay Avenue pending appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2023, and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2023, to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 1724 FM 3036 (La Salle Estates P.U.D.) to allow 80 attached single-family dwellings (townhouses). The council will also hold a public hearing and first reading on closing a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue in the Denver Heights Subdivision, and will consider authorizing negotiations for underground fiber to the new City Hall, accepting credit card payments, and eliminating/reclassifying Public Works positions. The meeting includes proclamations for National Kids to Parks Day, Historic Preservation Month, and Public Works Week, plus an executive session on legal and real property matters.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 1724 FM 3036 (La Salle Estates P.U.D.) to allow 80 townhouses
• Public hearing and first reading on closing/vacating a portion of Sweet Bay Avenue (0.193 acre) in Denver Heights Subdivision
• Resolution to authorize negotiations with PGAL and Teal Construction for underground fiber to new City Hall
• First reading of ordinance to accept credit cards for fees, fines, court costs, with processing fees
• Elimination and reclassification of positions within Public Works Department

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet May 1, 2023, to deliberate and act on a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for the Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV, both submitted by Jason Staudt for Kokomo Development LP, on 62.86 acres at 2202 FM 3036. The commission will also discuss a possible May 22 meeting date, a workshop on commercial zoning adjacent to residential areas, and attendance at the APATX 23 planning conference. The agenda includes approval of the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Revised Preliminary Plat for Kokomo Subdivision (Phase IV and V modifications) at 2202 FM 3036
• Final Plat for Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV at 2202 FM 3036
• Discussion of workshop on modifying commercial zoning districts near residential subdivisions
• Discussion of holding a meeting on May 22, 2023, due to gap between meetings
• Discussion of commission attendance at APATX 23 State Planning Conference (Nov 8-10, 2023, Corpus Christi)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on May 1, 2023, to deliberate and act on a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for the Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV, both submitted by Jason Staudt for Kokomo Development LP, on 62.86 acres at 2202 FM 3036. The commission will also discuss attendance at the APATX 23 planning conference, a workshop on commercial zoning modifications, and possibly adding a May 22 meeting date. Public comments can be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Revised Preliminary Plat for Kokomo Development LP at 2202 FM 3036
• Final Plat for Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV at 2202 FM 3036
• Discussion on APATX 23 State Planning Conference (Nov 8-10, 2023)
• Workshop on modifying commercial zoning districts near residential areas
• Possible additional meeting on May 22, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for the Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV. The final plat approval was granted with the condition that the drainage plan meets all City of Rockport requirements. The commission also scheduled a special meeting for May 22, 2023.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Preliminary Plat for Kokomo Development at 2202 FM 3036 (unanimous)
• Approved Kokomo Subdivision Phase IV Final Plat with drainage plan conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special meeting for May 22, 2023 (unanimous)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on April 27, 2023, with separate sessions for high school and middle school students. The docket lists numerous truancy charges against students and related charges against parents for contributing to non-attendance, plus a few juvenile cases for tobacco possession and disorderly conduct.

• Multiple truancy conduct charges against students, including second filings for Sara Burke, Liam Burke, Melanie Burke, and Pedro Torres
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against parents including Gina Roth, Cecilia and Abraham Cardenas, Holly and Wesley Denney, and Mary Hart
• Show cause hearings for Sara Burke, Liam Burke, and Melanie Burke
• Juvenile cases: possession of tobacco product by minor (Remingo Espinoza, Treyvon Ellison) and disorderly conduct (Jonathan Molina)
• Hearings held in person and via Zoom (485 054 5241)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is scheduled to vote on two zoning ordinances: one allowing short-term rentals at 1806 Highway 35 North and another rezoning 102 Saint Francis Circle for general business use. The council will also conduct a public hearing on the La Salle Estates P.U.D. to revert to its original 80-townhouse plan. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution denying AEP Texas Inc.'s request to increase distribution rates and appoint new legal counsel.

• Zoning change for 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 to allow short-term rentals
• Zoning change for 102 Saint Francis Circle from R-1 to B-1 to allow monitored outside parking
• Public hearing on La Salle Estates P.U.D. at 1724 FM 3036 to revert to 80 attached single-family dwellings
• Resolution to deny AEP Texas Inc.'s application to increase distribution rates
• Appointment of Messer, Fort & McDonald, PLLC as city legal counsel

City Council

The Rockport City Council will consider denying AEP Texas' distribution rate increase, approve several zoning changes, and enter into utility service agreements with two developers. The meeting also includes a public hearing on reverting a PUD zoning, a presentation on license plate cameras, and an executive session on legal and real estate matters.

• Resolution to deny AEP Texas rate increase and hire legal counsel
• Zoning change at 102 Saint Francis Circle from R-1 to B-1 for monitored parking
• Zoning change at 1806 Highway 35 North to R-6 for short-term rentals
• Utility services agreements with Rockport Landing GP, LLC and Milo Holdings, LLC
• Public hearing on La Salle Estates PUD zoning revert

The City Council appointed Messer, Fort & McDonald, PLLC as the city's legal counsel. Several routine consent items were approved, while a rezoning request for short-term rentals failed due to a tie vote.

• Appointed Messer, Fort & McDonald, PLLC as legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to deny AEP Texas Inc.'s distribution rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd quarter marketing expenditure report from Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved closing Concho Street on May 15, 2023, for Peace Officer’s Memorial Day services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of equipment for Wastewater Treatment Plant grit collectors (unanimous)
• Approved contract for pressure test on 2” gas supply line (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 1806 Highway 35 North to R-6 for short-term rentals (2-2 tie)

Parks Advisory Board

The Rockport Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, approve minutes from October 2022, and receive updates on shade structures at Memorial Park, past and future park events, and all current and future park projects. The board will also hear public comments and consider items for the next agenda.

• Election of Parks Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on shade structures at Memorial Park
• Update on past and future park planned events
• Update on all current and future park projects

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on April 21, 2023, for high school and middle school students. The agenda lists numerous truancy charges against students and related charges against parents for contributing to non-attendance. Some cases include additional charges like possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, assault, and tobacco possession. The hearings are scheduled for 9:00 A.M., with some conducted via Zoom.

• Multiple truancy charges against students, with some marked as 2nd or 3rd filings
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against multiple adults
• Additional charges: possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, assault, tobacco possession
• Cases assigned to officers M. Evans, J. Wilson, and R. Carrell
• Hearings for high school and middle school at 9:00 A.M., with Zoom option

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed executive session under Texas law to interview candidates for the positions of City Attorney and Finance Director. Following the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions related to those interviews or other agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2023, at the Rockport Service Center, with public participation available in person or via live stream.

• Executive session to interview City Attorney candidates
• Executive session to interview Finance Director candidates
• Meeting held at Rockport Service Center, 2751 State Highway 35 Bypass
• Public comments accepted via online form or in person before meeting
• Live stream available on YouTube

City Council convened in a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss the Finance Director and interview City Attorney candidates. Upon reconvening in open session, no action was taken.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a request to revert the La Salle Estates P.U.D. to its original development plan. This change would allow for 80 detached single-family townhouses at 1724 FM 3036.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to approve revert to original P.U.D. for 80 townhouses at 1724 FM 3036 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on a request by Key Allegro Development, LLC to revert the zoning of 1724 FM 3036 (La Salle Estates PUD) from PUD with R-5 use back to the original PUD allowing 80 detached single-family townhouses, as per Ordinance No. 1385. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on reverting La Salle Estates PUD zoning at 1724 FM 3036 to allow 80 townhouses
• 53 letters of support and none against received for the zoning request
• Staff recommends approval of the zoning revert
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from April 3, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that City Council approve a request to revert the property at 1724 FM 3036 to its original Planned Unit Development. This change would allow for 80 detached single-family dwellings (townhouses).

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council approval to revert 1724 FM 3036 (La Salle Estates P.U.D.) to original PUD for 80 detached single-family dwellings (unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a City Council meeting. Council members may attend a Texas Municipal League legislative webinar on April 13, 2023, at the Rockport Service Center. No city decisions or discussions are scheduled; the notice is posted for Texas Open Meetings Act compliance.

• Possible quorum at Texas Municipal League Legislative Webinar #3, 'Be Heard at the Capitol'
• Event at Rockport Service Center, 2751 SH 35 Bypass, Rockport, Texas
• Notice posted March 31, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Court

The Rockport, TX Municipal Court is holding school hearings on April 12, 2023, with separate sessions for high school and middle school cases. The docket includes truancy charges against minors and related charges against parents for contributing to non-attendance, as well as a few juvenile offenses like tobacco possession and fighting.

• Truancy conduct charges against multiple minors (e.g., Tristan Bueno-Cochran, Paige Galvan, Sean Gover)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against several adults (e.g., Renee Hargrove, Ashlee Parr, David Hernandez)
• Juvenile charges for possession of tobacco product and drug paraphernalia against Levi Philips
• Juvenile fighting charge against Madalyn Franks
• Hearings scheduled at 9:00 A.M. for high school and middle school, with Zoom option

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two rezoning requests, and a public hearing on the potential sale of the city's Natural Gas System. The council will also consider several routine consent agenda items, including appointments, certificates of appropriateness, and financial reports, plus a postponed contract amendment with Republic Services.

• Rezone 102 Saint Francis Circle from R-1 to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking
• Rezone 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 for short-term rentals
• Public hearing on potential sale of the Natural Gas System
• Postponed: possible amendment to Republic Services contract
• Certificates of Appropriateness for bronze sculptures and an Aransas Pathways kiosk

City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to rezone property for monitored outdoor parking and short-term rentals. The council also approved an amendment to the Republic Services contract and adopted new grant-related financial policies.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 102 Saint Francis Circle from R-1 to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North to R-6 for short-term rentals (3-1)
• Approved amendment to existing Republic Services contract (Unanimous)
• Adopted Grant Related Financial Management Policies and Procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to appoint a new alternate judge for May Special Election (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Rockport Cultural Arts District sculpture and kiosk applications (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd quarter marketing expenditure report from Rockport Center for the Arts (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions amending authorized representatives to Texas Local Government and Texas Range Investment Pools (Unanimous)

Municipal Court

This is the agenda for the Rockport, TX Municipal Court on April 10, 2023, listing preliminary and show cause hearings. The docket includes cases for various offenses such as disorderly conduct, no liability insurance, and expired inspection stickers, with balances owed. Some cases involve juveniles, and several defendants have pending warrants or indigent hearings.

• Juvenile case JV230014: disorderly conduct (fighting), $210 balance, 2 pending warrants
• Robert Cavazos: four cases including expired inspection sticker, VPTA, fail to control speed, no liability insurance; indigent hearings
• Jessica Daniel: two cases (expired inspection sticker, no liability insurance) with 5 active warrants
• Brad Sheaffer Jr: multiple cases including disorderly conduct, no driver's license, drug paraphernalia; last payment 12/14/2022
• Show cause hearings at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom

Municipal Court

This is the agenda for the Rockport, TX Municipal Court pretrial hearings on April 4, 2023. The docket lists 18 cases involving traffic violations, truancy, parent contributing to non-attendance, drug paraphernalia possession, and failure to appear. All hearings are scheduled for 9:00 AM via Zoom.

• Speeding 85/40 (Joshua McGee)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia (Michael Haga, two cases)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance (Natalie Cortez, Christopher Gover, Divina Ortiz)
• Truant conduct (Sean Gover, Xavier Mireles)
• Fail to appear (Ernesto Gonzales, Michael Haga, Christopher Ogborn)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on two rezoning requests: one to allow monitored outdoor parking at 102 Saint Francis Circle, and another to allow short-term rentals at 1806 Highway 35 North. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 20 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 102 Saint Francis Circle (3.445 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking
• Action on rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 for short-term rentals
• Approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission recommended denying a rezoning request for monitored outdoor parking at 102 Saint Francis Circle. It recommended approving a rezoning request for short-term rentals at 1806 Highway 35 North. The March 20, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 102 Saint Francis Circle to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking (4-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North to R-6 for short-term rentals (3-2)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two rezoning requests. One would rezone 102 Saint Francis Circle from R-1 to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking. The other would rezone 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 to allow short-term rentals, a request postponed from the March 20 meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 102 Saint Francis Circle (3.445 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for monitored outdoor parking
• Action on rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 for short-term rentals
• Approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on a request to rezone property at 1806 Highway 35 North, known as Villa Del Palmas, Units A-D, from R-5 (2nd Multi-Family Dwelling District) to R-6 (Hotel/Motel District) to allow short-term rentals. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) to R-6 for short-term rentals
• Action on rezoning request for same property
• Approval of March 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a replat for properties on East King Street and recommended that City Council return to Joint Public Hearings for items requiring public hearings. A rezoning request for 1806 Highway 35 North was postponed.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of March 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning request for 1806 Highway 35 North to April 3, 2023
• Approved Replat for 500 & 522 East King Street
• Recommended to Council to return to Joint Public Hearing for items requiring a Public Hearing

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 to allow short-term rentals. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 6 meeting. No public comments for or against the rezoning have been received.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 1806 Highway 35 North (Villa Del Palmas) from R-5 to R-6 (Hotel/Motel) for short-term rentals
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 6, 2023
• Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a city council meeting. Council members may attend a Texas Municipal League legislative webinar on March 16, 2023, at the Rockport Service Center. No city decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Texas Municipal League Legislative Webinar #2 'Keep Your Finger on the Pulse'
• Location: Rockport Service Center, 2751 SH 35 Bypass, Rockport, Texas
• Notice posted March 9, 2023, at 11:10 a.m.

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on whether to abolish, continue, or modify the juvenile curfew ordinance, followed by a final vote on the ordinance. The council will also consider several resolutions, including applying for an Operation Stonegarden grant and a Texas Community Development Block Grant for street improvements, plus approve a joint management agreement with the Rockport Arts Association.

• Public hearing and final vote on juvenile curfew ordinance (Chapter 66, Article II)
• Resolution to apply for Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) for FY 2022
• Resolution to submit 2023/2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant application for street improvements
• Approval of Joint Management Services Agreement with Rockport Arts Association
• Acceptance of certification of unopposed candidates for May 6, 2023 election; cancel Ward 3 election

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second and final reading of an ordinance to continue the juvenile curfew. The council will also consider several resolutions, including grant applications for police and street improvements, and accept reports on housing and marketing.

• Public hearing and final vote on juvenile curfew ordinance (Chapter 66, Article II)
• Resolution authorizing police grant application for Operation Stonegarden (FY2022)
• Resolution authorizing 2023/2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant application for street improvements
• Accept community-wide housing analysis on impediments to housing
• Approve Joint Management Services Agreement with Rockport Arts Association

City Council unanimously approved the continuation of the minors' curfew ordinance. The council also approved several staff reclassifications and a joint management agreement with the Rockport Arts Association.

• Approved continuation of Minors Curfew ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Management Services Agreement with Rockport Arts Association (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Administrative & Special Events Assistant to Assistant Parks Director (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Accounting Clerk to Executive Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Authorized Rockport Police Department to apply for Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (unanimous)
• Accepted Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 6, 2023, General Election (unanimous)
• Cancelled the Saturday, May 6, 2023, Ward 3 Election (unanimous)
• Authorized 2023/2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant application for street improvements (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider two replat requests, and discuss the process for conducting public hearings under Section 118-26 of the city code. The replats involve properties on Jenkins Street and East King Street. Public comments can be submitted electronically before the meeting.

• Replat by Sam and Javanda Bernal at 1605 & 1607 Jenkins Street (Denver Heights, Block 28)
• Replat by Kyle Alston at 500 & 522 East King Street (Simon Oaks, Lots 4-R and 5, Block 1)
• Discussion on public hearing process per Section 118-26 of Rockport Code of Ordinances
• Approval of February 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved two property replats on Jenkins Street and East King Street. Additionally, the Commission recommended a change to the City Council regarding the public hearing process for items requiring hearings before Planning and Zoning.

• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved replat for Sam and Javanda Bernal at 1605 & 1607 Jenkins Street (Unanimous)
• Approved replat for Kyle Alston at 500 & 522 East King Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council to return to Joint Public Hearing for items requiring a Public Hearing before Planning and Zoning (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two replats: one to combine several lots at 1605 & 1607 Jenkins Street into a single lot for a salon addition, and another to replat lots at 500 & 522 East King Street. The commission will also discuss and possibly act on the process for conducting public hearings as per city ordinance. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and is open to public participation.

• Replat at 1605 & 1607 Jenkins Street (Denver Heights, Block 28) to combine multiple lots into one for Elegancia Salon addition
• Replat at 500 & 522 East King Street (Simon Oaks, Block 1, Lots 4-R and 5) into Lots 4-RR, 27, 28, 29
• Discussion and action on public hearing process per Section 118-26 of Rockport Code of Ordinances
• Approval of February 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved two property replats on Jenkins Street and East King Street. It also recommended that the City Council return to Joint Public Hearings for items requiring a public hearing before Planning and Zoning.

• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Replat for Sam and Javanda Bernal at 1605 & 1607 Jenkins Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Replat for Kyle Alston at 500 & 522 East King Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council to return to Joint Public Hearings for items requiring a Public Hearing before Planning and Zoning (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations from the police department, a public hearing on the juvenile curfew ordinance, and votes on consent agenda items including police grant applications and a sewer line reimbursement ordinance. The council will also hear a presentation on a downtown tax increment reinvestment zone and consider a request for qualifications for city attorney services.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to continue or modify the juvenile curfew ordinance (Chapter 66, Article II)
• Resolution authorizing police to apply for Local Border Security Program (Border Star) grant for FY 2023
• Resolution authorizing police to apply for Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for FY 2023
• Second reading of ordinance for pro-rata reimbursement to property owners for sanitary sewer main along Ocean Drive (ACAD IDs 64666, 64667, 65356)
• Approval of Request for Qualifications for City Attorney Services

City Council approved a Request for Qualifications to hire a new City Attorney following the resignation of the previous attorney. The Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to continue the city's juvenile curfew. Several grant applications for the police department and a sewer utility reimbursement ordinance were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved Request for Qualifications for City Attorney Services (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance continuing the Minors Curfew (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Police Department to apply for Border Star grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Police Department to apply for Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for pro-rata reimbursement for sanitary sewer main utility line (unanimous)
• Approved Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 1st quarter marketing report (unanimous)
• Approved Rockport Cultural Arts District 1st quarter marketing report (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on whether to continue, modify, or abolish the juvenile curfew ordinance. The agenda also includes presentations on the police department's 2022 annual report and a new program, plus consent items for grant applications and a sewer reimbursement ordinance.

• Public hearing and first reading on continuing the juvenile curfew ordinance (Chapter 66, Article II)
• Resolution to apply for Local Border Security Program (Border Star) grant for FY 2023
• Resolution to apply for Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for FY 2023
• Second reading of ordinance for pro-rata sewer reimbursement to developers along Ocean Drive (Property IDs 64666, 64667, 65356)
• Presentation on Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone by Travis James of TXP

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request for an enclosure at 406 South Austin Street. The board approved a variance for minimum rear set back regulations at 901 East Nopal Street. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 10, 2022.

• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied variance request for enclosure at 406 South Austin Street (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for minimum rear set back at 901 East Nopal Street (Unanimous)

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and then deliberate on whether to order demolition of buildings at four properties deemed substandard or dangerous. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an update on a property at 109 Saint Peter. The meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• Public hearing and action on demolition for 711 South Ann Street (Robert Garcia)
• Public hearing and action on demolition for 715 South Fuqua Street (Andrew B Callejas)
• Public hearing and action on demolition for 218 East Liberty Street (Jackie McGary)
• Public hearing and action on demolition for 604 Racine Street (Eloisa & Cruz Zuniga)
• Update on property at 109 Saint Peter (Ngoc Minh Hoang and Thi-Thuc Nguyen)

The Building and Standards Commission approved the demolition of structures and fences at two properties. The commission also granted a 90-day extension for a property on Saint Peter Street. Two other demolition hearings were pulled from the agenda.

• Approved demolition of both structures and fence at 218 East Liberty Street
• Approved demolition of structure and fence at 604 Racine Street
• Approved 90-day extension for property at 109 Saint Peter
• Approved meeting minutes from November 1, 2022
• Pulled 405 East Bay Street from the agenda
• Pulled 101 East Liberty Street from the agenda

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings and then deliberate on recommendations from the Code Official to order demolition of buildings at six properties. The commission will also consider minutes from a previous meeting and receive an update on a property at 109 Saint Peter.

• Public hearing and action on demolition at 711 South Ann Street (Robert Garcia)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 405 East Bay Street (Ismael Gonzales Jr. and Reyna L. Martinez)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 715 South Fuqua Street (Andrew B Callejas)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 101 East Liberty Street (Hope & Joe L. Martinez)
• Update on property at 109 Saint Peter (Ngoc Minh Hoang and Thi-Thuc Nguyen)

The Building and Standards Commission approved the demolition of structures and fences at two properties. The commission also granted a 90-day extension for one property and noted that two other structures had already been demolished by their owners.

• Approved demolition of both structures and fence at 218 East Liberty Street
• Approved demolition of structure and fence at 604 Racine Street
• Approved 90-day extension for property at 109 Saint Peter
• Approved meeting minutes from November 1, 2022
• Pulled 405 East Bay Street from the agenda
• Pulled 101 East Liberty Street from the agenda

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on two variance requests. One seeks relief for an enclosure on a separate lot at 401 Water Street, and the other requests a rear setback variance for a property at 901 East Nopal Street. The board will also consider approval of the October 10, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Variance for enclosure on separate lot at 401 Water Street (property at 406 South Austin Street)
• Variance to minimum rear setback for R-3 Duplex Dwelling District at 901 East Nopal Street
• Consideration of October 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The Board denied a variance request for an enclosure related to properties at 406 South Austin and 401 Water Street. A variance request for minimum rear set back regulations at 901 East Nopal Street was approved. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from October 10, 2022.

• Approved October 10, 2022, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied variance request for enclosure at 406 South Austin and 401 Water Street (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for minimum rear set back at 901 East Nopal (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a City Council meeting. It informs the public that a quorum of Rockport City Council members may attend a Clean Coast Texas Partner Communities Meeting on February 22, 2023, at the Aransas County Library. The notice is posted for informational purposes only to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act; no city business is scheduled.

• Possible quorum of City Council at Clean Coast Texas Partner Communities Meeting
• Meeting at Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa Street, Rockport, TX
• Posted February 15, 2023, at 9:10 a.m.

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a replat submitted by property owner Manuel Estrada for land at 1704-1712 Highway 35 South, also known as Manning, Block 108, Lots 1-3 and 9-11. The replat would combine lots and a closed alley to allow construction of a commercial business, which requires P&Z approval because it involves more than four lots. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the January 16, 2023 meeting.

• Replat for 1704-1712 Highway 35 South (Manning, Block 108, Lots 1-3 & 9-11) to enable commercial development
• Includes 0.069 acres of 20-foot-wide alley closed under Ordinance No. 1809
• Approval of January 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Commission recommended approval of a Replat for a property located at 1704-1712 Highway 35 South. The meeting also included the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved January 16, 2023, meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of Replat for Manuel Estrada at 1704-1712 Highway 35 South (All in favor)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, to consider several items, including a zoning change for a new shop, a special election for charter amendments, and sewer line reimbursements. They will also discuss contracts for election services and a garbage collection contract extension.

• Zoning change at 407 West Market Street from R-1 to B1 for a new shop
• Special election on May 6, 2023, for proposed charter amendments
• Contract for election services with Aransas County and ACISD
• Purchase of Ford F750 Elliptical Dump Truck
• Pro-rata sewer reimbursement for properties on Ocean Drive

City Council

City Council approved a special election for proposed Charter Amendments and authorized several service contracts. The council also appointed three new members to the Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board and approved a zoning change for a new shop on West Market Street.

• Approved special election for Charter Amendments on May 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 407 West Market Street from R-1 to B1 for a new shop (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for election services with Aransas County Elections Administrator (Unanimous)
• Approved joint election contract with Aransas County Independent School District (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F750 Elliptical Dump Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved professional service contracts for Grant Works and Urban Engineering for CDBG program (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of pro-rata sewer main reimbursement for Ocean Drive property owners (Unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Dowling, Elsa Gonzalez, and Shelly Schubert-Steckler to Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board (Unanimous)

Municipal Court

This is the municipal court docket for February 10, 2023, listing six cases with jury trials and hearings at 9:00 AM. Cases include possession of drug paraphernalia, city ordinance violations for failure to bring property into compliance, and driving while license invalid. No decisions are made in this agenda; it is a procedural list of scheduled court appearances.

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Cochran, Brandy)
• City Ord. Viol.-Fail to Bring Property in Compliance (Gonzalez, Adrian, 2 cases)
• City Ord. Viol.-Fail to Bring Property in Compliance (Gonzalez, Felix, 2 cases)
• Driving While License Invalid (Hornsby, Holly)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school-related hearings on February 3, 2023, via Zoom. The docket includes truancy charges against students and contributing-to-non-attendance charges against parents, as well as tobacco possession by minors. All cases are school-related and will be heard in separate high school and middle school sessions.

• Truancy charges against Leah Gonzales, Tristan Adame, and Juan Gonzales III
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against Cynthia Hawkins and Melinda Ybarra
• Possession of tobacco product by minor charges against Leah Gonzales and Ally Ybarra
• Hearings conducted via Zoom (ID: 485 054 5241)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a presentation from Coastal Bend Waste, an updated agreement for Little League use of ball fields at Memorial Park, and resolutions and an ordinance to order a May 6, 2023 special election. The election would ask voters to approve or reject selling the city's natural gas distribution system and to consider proposed charter amendments. The council will also hear public comments.

• Resolution ordering May 6, 2023 special election on selling natural gas utility
• Ordinance (first reading) for special election on proposed charter amendments
• Updated agreement for Little League use of ball fields and batting cages at Memorial Park
• Presentation from Coastal Bend Waste

City Council approved a special election for May 6, 2023, to let voters decide on the sale of the city-owned natural gas utility system and 23 proposed Charter amendments. Council also approved an updated agreement for the Little League's use of ball fields and batting cages at Memorial Park.

• Approved Resolution for Special Election on May 6, 2023, to vote on selling the city's natural gas utility distribution system (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance for Special Election on May 6, 2023, regarding 23 proposed Charter Amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Agreement for Little League use of ball fields and batting cages at Memorial Park (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a special meeting to consider ordering a May 6, 2023 special election on whether to authorize the sale of the city-owned natural gas utility distribution system. They will also discuss an updated agreement with Little League for use of ball fields and batting cages at Memorial Park, and hear a presentation from Coastal Bend Waste. The meeting includes public comment and is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the election resolution and ordinance.

• Resolution ordering May 6, 2023 special election on selling city's natural gas utility distribution system
• Ordinance (first reading) ordering same special election and establishing procedures, including early voting locations
• Updated agreement with Rockport-Fulton Little League for use of ball fields and placement of batting cages at Memorial Park
• Presentation from Coastal Bend Waste on services
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is conducting a series of preliminary and show-cause hearings on January 27, 2023. The docket primarily consists of cases involving truant conduct for minors and parents contributing to non-attendance, all assigned to M. Evans. Additionally, the court is addressing specific juvenile offenses including possession of tobacco, disorderly conduct, and assault threats.

• Hearings for multiple minors charged with Truant Conduct (e.g., Isaacs, Rodriguez, Griffin, Coronado, DeHoyos, Taylor, Huff, Mireles, Clark, Martinez, Gonzalez, Fegley).
• Hearings for parents charged with Contributing to Non-Attendance (e.g., Mizener, Kelsey, Sisco, Hernandez, Aleman, Taylor, Castro, Ortiz, Ybarra, Rinche, Clark, Martinez).
• Hearing for Jose Ricarte regarding Possession of Tobacco Product, Disorderly Conduct-Language, and Assault-Threat.
• Hearing for Alannah Torres regarding Disorderly Conduct-Fighting.
• Proceedings scheduled for 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM via Zoom ID 485 054 5241.

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school-related hearings on January 27, 2023, including preliminary and show cause hearings for truancy and parent contributing to non-attendance. The docket lists multiple juvenile and adult defendants with offenses such as truant conduct, parent contributing to non-attendance, and a few other charges like possession of tobacco and disorderly conduct.

• Truancy charges against multiple juveniles (e.g., Audrina Isaacs, Jose Rodriguez Jr., Terry Griffin Jr.)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against adults (e.g., Brenda Mizener, Cassandra Kelsey, Elizabeth Sisco)
• Jose Ricarte faces three charges: possession of tobacco product, disorderly conduct-language, and assault-threat
• Alannah Torres charged with disorderly conduct-fighting
• Hearings scheduled at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM via Zoom

City Council

City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a property on West Market Street to allow a new shop. The council also finalized the closing and abandonment of three separate alleyways and right-of-ways. A proposal to close Stadium Drive was postponed for further study.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 407 West Market Street from R-1 to B1 (unanimous)
• Approved closing and abandonment of 20-foot alleyway in Manning Addition (unanimous)
• Approved closing and abandonment of 0.893-acre right-of-way in T.P. McCampbell Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved closing and abandonment of 2.277-acre right-of-way in T.P. McCampbell Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 6, 2023 General Election for Ward 1 and Ward 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Fulton Oysterfest temporary road closures and banner displays (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Officer resolution (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on closing Stadium Drive until February

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on January 17, 2023, to address truant conduct cases involving students and parent contributing to non-attendance charges. The agenda lists multiple cases with specific times for high school hearings.

• Truant conduct cases for multiple students, including Cantu, Brown, Arismendez IV, Adame, Wright, Benivamonde, Gonzales III, Cates, Harris, Schoen, and Burke
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against Garcia, Adame, Arismendez, Hawkins, Wright, Castillo, Ybarra, Mascarenas, Covarrubias, and Burke
• Review hearing for Randy Schoen's truant conduct case
• Hearings scheduled in person at high school at 9:00 A.M. and 9:30 A.M.

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a request to rezone property at 407 West Market Street from R-1 (single-family residential) to B1 (general business) to allow a new shop. The agenda also includes approval of the November 14, 2022 meeting minutes. Public comments can be submitted electronically before the meeting.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 407 West Market Street (Doughty and Mathis, Block 200, Lots 1-3 westerly, Lots 9-11 easterly) to B1 for a new shop
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 14, 2022

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a rezoning request for property at 407 West Market Street to allow for a new shop. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from November 14, 2022.

• Recommended approval to rezone 407 West Market Street from R-1 to B1 (5-2)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a request to rezone 407 West Market Street from R-1 (single-family residential) to B1 (general business) to allow a new shop with storage. The applicant, Richard Solis, owns the property. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 407 W Market St (Doughty and Mathis, Block 200, Lots 1-3 west & 9-11 east) from R-1 to B1 for a new shop with storage
• Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 14, 2022

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting/retreat to discuss several key topics: solid waste services and franchise matters, public utilities including water and wastewater, and the final report of the Charter Review Commission with possible changes to the City Charter that could lead to a special election. The meeting also includes a legislative webinar from the Texas Municipal League. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion regarding solid waste services and franchise matters
• Discussion regarding public utilities, including water and wastewater
• Discussion regarding final report of the Charter Review Commission and possible changes to the City Charter for a special election
• Texas Municipal League Legislative Webinar - What's Ahead for Texas Cities
• Citizens to be heard (3-minute limit per speaker)

The City Council held a special meeting and retreat to discuss potential changes to the City Charter, solid waste service contracts, and public utility planning. No formal votes were taken on the proposed charter amendments or utility plans; staff will provide further reports and cost estimates for future consideration.

• Tabled solid waste contract decision; City Manager to request one-year extension and prepare an RFP
• Tabled public utility plan; staff to provide cost estimates for de-annexation and service provision
• Discussed removing term limits for Council Members (pending further legal review)
• Discussed removing Planning and Zoning Commission from the charter to regulate via Code of Ordinances
• Discussed updating charter to be gender neutral
• Discussed increasing capital improvement project planning from two to five years
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting/retreat of the Rockport City Council. The agenda contains only notices about the meeting and the cancellation of a live stream link due to a conflict with the Texas Open Meetings Act. No substantive items are listed.

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a retreat/special meeting to discuss several topics, including solid waste services and franchise matters, public utilities (water and wastewater), and the final report of the Charter Review Commission, which proposes numerous amendments to the City Charter. The council may also discuss calling a special election for charter changes. No formal action is listed on the agenda; all items are marked as discussion only.

• Discussion of solid waste services and franchise matters
• Discussion of public utilities, including water and wastewater
• Review of Charter Review Commission final report with 37 proposed charter amendments
• Texas Municipal League legislative webinar on state legislative issues
• Possible special election for charter amendments

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a regular meeting with consent agenda items including an investment policy, professional service provider selection for CDBG-MIT programs, and an interlocal purchasing agreement. The regular agenda includes a withdrawn conditional use permit for an RV park, an ordinance revising golf cart regulations, and postponed ordinances to vacate public rights-of-way. The council will also hold executive sessions on real property and legal matters.

• Conditional Use Permit for 15 RV sites at 1030 Airport Road (withdrawn)
• Ordinance revising Chapter 98 definitions and golf cart/NEV rules
• Resolution adopting Investment Policy and Strategy
• Resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for CDBG-MIT-MOD programs
• Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County for cooperative purchasing

City Council approved a revised ordinance regarding golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles. The council also approved an updated investment policy and the first reading of three ordinances to vacate and abandon specific alleyways and right-of-ways.

• Approved revised ordinance for Golf Carts and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved updated Investment Policy and Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate 20-foot alleyway in Manning Addition (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate 0.893 acre right-of-way in T.P. McCampbell Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate 2.277 acre right-of-way in T.P. McCampbell Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Provider selection for Texas CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Programs (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County (unanimous)
• Approved City Council and Charter Review Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like approving minutes, adopting an investment policy, and authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement. The regular agenda includes a withdrawn conditional use permit for an RV park, amendments to golf cart regulations, and postponed ordinances to vacate and abandon three alleys/rights-of-way. The council will also hold executive sessions on real property and legal matters.

• Resolution adopting Investment Policy and Strategy for the City
• Authorize Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County for cooperative purchasing
• Second reading of ordinance for 15 RV sites at 1030 Airport Road (withdrawn)
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 98 on golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles
• Postponed ordinances to vacate alleyway in Manning Addition and two rights-of-way in T.P. McCampbell Subdivision