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Clear Lake Shores public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $45,000 software contract and several ordinances

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will discuss old business, including an amendment to the city’s contract with Mike Kramm. New business includes approving an audit, renewing employee insurance, a $2,500 H.O.T. contribution for the Cajun Cookoff, an eminent domain report, multiple ordinance amendments, a $45,000 software services contract, and a golf cart purchase. An executive session will address a right‑of‑way issue on East Shore. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved FY26 budget amendment raising general fund spending

The council unanimously approved several items, including the FY24 audit, employee health and dental/vision/life insurance renewals, and a $2,500 contribution to the Civic Club’s Cajun Cookoff. They also adopted ordinances revising fence‑height limits and redefining greenspace, approved a $45,000 software services contract, and passed a FY26 budget amendment that raises general‑fund expenditures. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of a public‑works golf cart and voted not to sell any right‑of‑way footage in the 400 block of East Shore.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

EDC

Public hearing on $25k permits for Marina Bay Harbor Marina expansion

The Economic Development Corporation special meeting will hold a public hearing to discuss up to $25,000 in permits for the Marina Bay Harbor Marina expansion project. The board will also consider approving the city attorney to file the EDC eminent domain report for 2026. Standard agenda items include director comments, unscheduled visitors, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: EDC approved City Attorney to file 2026 Eminent Domain report (5‑0)

The board approved authorizing the City Attorney to prepare and file the 2026 EDC Eminent Domain report. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. A public hearing was held to discuss up to $25,000 in permits for the Marina Bay Harbor expansion, but no action was taken on that item. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Roads and Drainage

Roads and Drainage Committee to review status reports

The Roads and Drainage Committee will meet to receive member updates and public comments. The body will discuss status reports regarding hot spots and Narcissus.

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✓ Decided: R&D approved modifying the 710 Narcissus drain inlet, eliminating it and redirecting flow

The Roads and Drainage board approved a change to the 710 Narcissus drain inlet, removing it and directing water to a nearby inlet pending drawing updates. The board also approved replacing the culvert at 225 Narcissus and accepted Colliers' recommendation for a westerly extension at Ivy and Narcissus. Additional actions were directed to obtain cost estimates for driveway replacements and a cost‑benefit comparison of 24‑inch versus 14‑inch culverts. The drainage issue at 515 West Shore Drive was deferred to a future meeting.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

EDC

EDC to discuss building permit assistance for Marina Bay Harbor Marina

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss a request for assistance with building permits from Marina Bay Harbor Marina. The body will also conduct an election of officers and review October financial records.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Planning & Zoning to make final recommendations on noise, fence, and greenspace rules

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and provide final recommendations on three ordinance amendments. These changes affect city rules regarding noise, fences, and greenspace.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on boat ramp project and fee schedule

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments and vote on awarding a contract for the Shell Bottom Park boat ramp improvement project. The council will also consider approving the FY26 City Fee Schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded Shell Bottom Park boat ramp contract to Texas Gulf Coast

The council approved the consent agenda and the second reading of Resolution 2025-09 unanimously. After a failed motion to award Bayshore Construction, councilors rejected that bid and approved Texas Gulf Coast as the responsible bidder for the boat ramp project at $791,721.40 plus $17,868.75 for lighting (4‑yes, 1‑no). The council also appointed four new members to the Economic Development Corporation board and approved the city fee schedule for FY 26.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Plaza Ten

Board will review FY25 Q3 financial report for Plaza Ten 06

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board will discuss a consent agenda that includes the FY25 quarter financial report ending September 30, 2025 and the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The meeting is otherwise procedural and may result in approval of these items. The session is scheduled for November 4, 2025 at 931 Cedar Road, Clear Lake Shores.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves consent agenda, including FY25 Q3 financial report

The board approved the consent agenda, which contained the FY25 quarter financial report ending September 30, 2025, and the minutes from August 5, 2025. The motion was made by Amanda Fenwick, seconded by Jeff Terrell, and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

EDC

EDC to review applications for four Board of Directors positions

The Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to review applications for the Board of Directors. The board is filling four open positions due to expiring terms and one resignation.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends four new EDC directors to City Council

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board voted to recommend four individuals—Jon Hildebrand, Ronnie Richard, Patrick McAndrew, and Craig Hulcy—to fill expiring director positions on the City Council. The motion was made by Ronnie Richard and seconded by Jon Hildebrand. Four members voted in favor and one member abstained. No opposition votes were recorded.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Commission will discuss ordinance amendments and a marina plat approval.

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Noise, Fence, and Greenspace Ordinances (Chapter 82). The commission will also review and possibly act on the plat approval for the Marina Bay Harbor Addition submitted by AC Marina Bay Harbor Marina LLC. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

EDC

EDC to approve project over $10,000 and discuss boat ramp financing

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will consider approving a project exceeding $10,000 and discuss financing the Shell Bottom Park Boat Ramp project. The agenda also includes the Marina Bay Harbor expansion plans and consent items for financials and meeting minutes.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

City Council

City to consider $1.52 million bond for Clear Lake Road Bridge replacement

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will discuss several new business items, including a $1,520,000 interlocal agreement with Galveston County to fund replacement of the Clear Lake Road Bridge. Other items include a purchase of nine Axon Taser 10 bundles for $43,048.80, a contract with Flock Safety for $16,000 (plus a $14,551 renewal), and the acquisition of nine police computers and one administration laptop for $31,765.01. The council will also consider participation in an opioid‑manufacturers lawsuit and the re‑appointment of Bob Rolf to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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✓ Decided: City approved $1.52 M bond agreement to replace Clear Lake Road bridge

The council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Galveston County to fund a $1,520,000 bond for replacing the Clear Lake Road bridge. It also approved several other items, including a $43,048.80 purchase of nine Taser 10 bundles, a $16,000 contract with Flock Safety, and a $31,765.01 purchase of replacement computers for the police department. Additional unanimous actions were the city’s participation in an opioid manufacturers lawsuit, the re‑appointment of Bob Rolf to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the amendment of City Administrator Mike Kramm’s employment contract.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Roads and Drainage

Discussion of the Narcissus Road and Drainage project

The Roads and Drainage Committee will receive member updates, hear public comments, and get various status reports and a city update. The committee will also discuss the Narcissus Road and Drainage project. Any other business may be addressed at the end of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: No decisions made; meeting covered updates on Narcissus Road project

The council heard status reports on the Narcissus Road and Drainage Project. No votes or approvals were taken; the meeting focused on project scope, cost estimates, and upcoming steps such as resident outreach and drawing reviews. The project is slated for final plans by the end of November and construction to start in January.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

Council will adopt the FY2026 city budget and set the ad valorem tax rate.

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget, receive reports from council members, the mayor, the police chief, and the city administrator, and then consider several new business items. These items include adopting Ordinance 2025-06 to appropriate funds for the FY2025‑2026 budget, adopting Ordinance 2025-07 to set the 2026 ad valorem tax rate at $0.00, and deciding whether to join the Purdue Pharma LP and Sackler Family settlement. The council will also consider appointments to various commissions and committees for two‑year terms.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY26 budget and approved 2026 ad valorem tax rate

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-06, which sets the FY26 budget and authorizes administrative actions. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-07, establishing a $0.00 per $100 ad valorem tax rate for 2026. The council confirmed participation in the Purdue Pharma settlement and appointed members to several commissions and committees, all by unanimous vote.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

EDC

EDC to discuss Texas Music Office and Film Friendly Texas

The Economic Development Corporation will review August financials and meeting minutes. The body will discuss the transition of Texas Music Office responsibilities to Director Thomas Haaland and address Film Friendly Texas and business outreach.

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✓ Decided: Final Audit Report 2025 signed by Mark Atherton

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) completed its 2025 audit report. Mark Atherton electronically signed the report on October 24, 2025, finalizing the agreement.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held a joint budget workshop; no formal actions taken

The City Council and Economic Development Corporation met for a joint budget workshop on September 2, 2025. Attendees discussed the FY26 budget, a boat ramp payment schedule, business registration, and upcoming EDC staff renewals. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City approved a $25,416 Catalytic Converter grant and $5,084 matching funds

The council unanimously approved the acceptance of a $25,416 FY2026 SB 224 Catalytic Converter grant and authorized $5,084 in matching funds. It also unanimously moved the October 7 council meeting to October 8 due to National Night Out and set a schedule of one council meeting per month for the rest of 2025 (Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 24). The consent agenda items, including the waterfront transfer, were approved without dissent.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Roads and Drainage

✓ Decided: City approves 2025‑2026 Roads & Drainage budget of $1.611 million

The board approved the 2025‑2026 Roads and Drainage budget with a total estimate of $1.611 million. Several projects were postponed to the 2026‑27 budget, and a $10,000 line item for removed check valves was deleted. An inspection camera purchase and drainage improvements at East Hawthorne and near Queen/Clear Lake Road were also approved. The North Shore Road asphalt issue was postponed for later action.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City approved a $30,000 Flock Camera System grant, costing $5,000 locally

The council increased the public‑relations budget by $2,000 for the Committee Volunteers Christmas Party. It also approved the Flock Camera System grant of about $30,000, with the city responsible for roughly $5,000. The workshop discussed possible use of EDC and hotel‑tax funds for FM 2094 signage and upcoming fee schedule changes, but no decisions on those items were recorded.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

EDC

✓ Decided: EDC raised concert budget, rescheduled November meeting, and approved consent agenda

The board voted to move the November EDC meeting to Thursday, November 13, while keeping the December meeting on its original date. The consent agenda items—including July 2025 financials, the July check registry, and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes—were accepted unanimously after a motion and second. The concert series budget was increased from $12,000 to $12,500. The board agreed to attend a joint budget meeting with the City Council on September 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed FY26 budget items but made no formal decisions

At the FY26 Budget Workshop, council members reviewed proposals for a new City Hall allocation, use of the restricted Court Technology Fund, a police step program, paid parking, and inspection of pilings behind City Hall. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the items remained under discussion.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Mayor to sign deed for Tindel Drive property conveyance

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several waterfront lease transfers. It also unanimously authorized Mayor Randy Chronister to sign a special warranty deed for the conveyance of Tindel Drive. Ordinance 2025-06 on junked vehicles was tabled, and Jay Fenwick was appointed to the Roads and Drainage Committee with four votes in favor and one abstention.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Plaza Ten

✓ Decided: Board appointed Ed Waters as director and elected new officers

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board unanimously approved the consent agenda, appointed Ed Waters to fill a director vacancy, elected new officers for the board, and approved a $1,665 landscaping estimate for Clear Lake Road.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Roads and Drainage

✓ Decided: Roads and Drainage Committee unanimously approved new member and 2025‑26 road project order

The committee welcomed Jay Fenwick as a new member, with the motion passing unanimously. The committee also approved the 2025‑26 order of road projects for the upcoming city budget, again passing unanimously.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed FY26 budget topics but made no formal decisions

During the FY26 Budget Workshop, council members talked about the Rainy Day Fund, the Truancy Prevention Fund, a possible Field Training Officer pay position, and a cost‑of‑living increase. No votes or approvals were recorded; staff were tasked to research each item further.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved annexation ordinance expanding city limits

The council approved Ordinance 2025-05, annexing new territory into Clear Lake Shores. It also approved revised clubhouse rental rates, re‑appointed Judge Richard Cope Jr., and approved a $61,650 road and drainage task order. Appointments were made for an alternate to the Houston‑Galveston Area Council and a liaison to the Roads and Drainage Committee. The junk‑vehicle ordinance (Ordinance 2025-06) and the task order were tabled, and the City Administrator was authorized to negotiate an EEOC settlement.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $10,500 AC unit replacement bid

The council considered an emergency bid to replace the 5‑ton air‑conditioning unit in the council chambers and clubhouse. Councilman Fisher moved to approve the $10,500.00 bid from The Air Affair, and Councilman Waters seconded. The motion passed unanimously, authorizing the replacement.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves free Yacht Club clubhouse use, defers ordinance changes

The council agreed that the Yacht Club may hold regular meetings in the city clubhouse at no charge and that special events will be billed at half the residential rate. The council placed a hold on proposed changes to the weeds, refuse, and rubbish ordinance until the Earthworks contract is reviewed. The council also decided to bring the proposed junk‑vehicle ordinance amendment to the next council meeting for further review. A consensus was reached that city officers may attend Civic Club events where alcohol is present.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Susan Baker, approves budget amendment and contracts

The City Council unanimously appointed Susan Baker to fill the vacancy left by Councilman Alex Scanlon. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, the list of surplus items for auction, Ordinance 2025-04 (a budget amendment), and the renewal of the General Engineering Services Agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for $30,000.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved an annual lease for a Flock Safety camera system

The council approved an annual lease for the Flock Safety camera and recording network, authorizing the grant application to fund it. It also approved a schedule change for summer council meetings, authorized the City Administrator to negotiate a debris‑management contract, appointed Jeff Terrell to the Emergency Services Board, and adopted an interlocal purchasing agreement for T.I.P.S. All motions passed, with the meeting‑schedule change voting 4‑1.

Tue May 13, 2025

EDC

✓ Decided: Unanimous approval of April 2025 financials and related items

The Economic Development Council unanimously accepted the April 2025 financial statements, the April 2025 check registry, and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council appointed Amanda Fenwick as Mayor Pro Tem and approved several resolutions.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and appointed Amanda Fenwick as Mayor Pro Tem. It also approved a $12,656 purchase of three solar power radar signs, a contract with HighTide for a Narcissus Road survey, and two resolutions supporting a no‑wake zone and House Bill 4538. Additionally, the council authorized the auction of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and postponed a decision on revised clubhouse rental rates.

Tue May 6, 2025

Plaza Ten

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the consent agenda

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board approved the consent agenda, which included the FY25 Q1 financial report and the minutes from 01/28/25. The motion was made by Rick Fisher, seconded by Amanda Fenwick, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

Roads and Drainage

✓ Decided: R&D removed $66,200 drainage survey proposal from consideration

The Roads and Drainage board voted 4‑0 to remove the $66,200 drainage survey proposal from consideration. The proposal will be revised with island‑wide street centerline and edge‑location data before being resubmitted. No other substantive actions were approved at this meeting.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved boating access facility and multiple policy resolutions

The council unanimously approved the Employee Personnel Policy, amended procurement records for a historic marker, and adopted a budget amendment ordinance. It also passed resolutions to fund a new boating access facility, set public hearing dates for annexation, and authorize hazard‑mitigation grant funding.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

EDC

✓ Decided: Added $15,300 back to marketing budget per cash‑flow analysis

The board unanimously accepted the March 2025 financials, check registry, and March 11 minutes. It decided to restore $15,300 to the marketing expense line until the EDC opts out of Bay Area Houston services. An executive session was held with no actions taken.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council appoints new Parks and Planning members and approves clubhouse contract

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It appointed Cindy Sawyer to the Parks Committee and Laura Broussard to the Planning & Zoning Commission, making Alex Scanlon an alternate, both unanimously. The council also approved the agreement on clubhouse rental rates and purposes, again unanimously.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Roads and Drainage

✓ Decided: R&D voted unanimously to stop pursuing check valves on outfalls

The Roads and Drainage Committee voted 4‑0 to no longer pursue check valves on outfalls. The meeting otherwise consisted of status updates and ongoing project discussions, with no additional approvals, denials, or motions recorded. No public comments were received.