Clear Lake Shores public meetings in 2025

EDC

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.

• Public hearing on up to $25,000 in permits for Marina Bay Harbor Marina expansion
• Approve City Attorney to file the EDC eminent domain report for 2026
• Director comments
• Unscheduled visitors
• Adjourn

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.

• Approved City Attorney to file 2026 EDC Eminent Domain report (5-0)
• Public hearing on $25,000 permit coverage for Marina Bay Harbor expansion (no decision)

Roads and Drainage

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.

• Status report on hot spots
• Status report on Narcissus

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.

• Approved modification of 710 Narcissus drain inlet (eliminate inlet, redirect flow) pending drawing changes
• Approved replacement of culvert at 225 Narcissus per proposal
• Voted to accept Colliers' recommendation for westerly extension at Ivy and Narcissus
• Directed Colliers to estimate cost for replacing driveways in kind (concrete vs asphalt)
• Asked Colliers to compare costs of 24‑inch culvert under South Shore Drive versus existing 14‑inch system
• Deferred drainage issue at 515 West Shore Drive to next meeting
• Agreed to call a special meeting when Colliers' final draft is ready
• Supported recommendation to check and repaint island stop lines if needed

City Council

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.

• $45,000 contract with Fund Accounting Solution Technologies, Inc. for software services
• $2,500 H.O.T. funds contribution for the annual Cajun Cookoff
• Ordinance 2025-09: amendment to fence‑height regulations
• Ordinance 2025-10: amendment redefining “greenspace” in the municipal code
• Ordinance 2025-11: amendment to the FY26 budget increasing general‑fund expenditures

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.

• Approved FY24 audit by Crowe LLP (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of employee health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of employee dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance with Guardian (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Civic Club contribution for Cajun Cookoff (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 revising maximum fence height (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 redefining "greenspace" (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget amendment increasing general‑fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 contract with Fund Accounting Solution Technologies for software services (unanimous)

EDC

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.

• Request for building permit assistance from Marina Bay Harbor Marina
• Election of officers
• Review of October Financials and Check Registry

Planning and Zoning

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

• Final recommendation on Noise Ordinance amendments (Chapter 82; Article VI)
• Final recommendation on Fence Ordinance amendments (Chapter 82; Article III)
• Final recommendation on Greenspace Ordinance amendments (Chapter 82; Article II)

Plaza Ten

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.

• Financial Report for FY25 Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (revenues $51,000, expenditures $34,600, cash $124,792)
• Plaza Ten minutes dated 08.05.25
• Meeting location: 931 Cedar Road, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565

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.

• Approved consent agenda (financial report FY25 Q3 and minutes 08.05.25) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m.

EDC

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.

• Review of applications for 3 positions expiring October 31, 2025
• Review of application for 1 resignation with term expiring October 31, 2026

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.

• Approved recommendation of Jon Hildebrand, Ronnie Richard, Patrick McAndrew, Craig Hulcy as EDC directors (4 for, 0 against, 1 abstain)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments
• Award contract for Shell Bottom Park boat ramp improvement project
• Approve FY26 City Fee Schedule
• Appoint members to Economic Development Corporation board
• Approve second reading of resolution for CLS EDC Shell Bottom Park boat ramp project

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.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025-09 second reading approved unanimously
• Motion to award Bayshore Construction bid ($784,676.98 + $11,500) died due to lack of a second
• Council approved Texas Gulf Coast bid ($791,721.40 + $17,868.75) – 4 yes, 1 no
• Re‑appointed Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick as representative and Councilwoman Baker as alternate – unanimous
• Appointed Jon Hildebrand, Patrick McAndrew, Kimon Psarovarkas (terms to 10/31/27) and Craig Hulcy (term to 10/31/26) to EDC board – 4 yes, 1 no
• City fee schedule for FY 26 approved unanimously
• Council re‑appointed representative and alternate for Houston‑Galveston Area Council – unanimous

Planning and Zoning

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.

• Public hearing on amendment to Noise Ordinance – Chapter 82, Article VI
• Public hearing on amendment to Fence Ordinance – Chapter 82, Article II
• Public hearing on amendment to Greenspace Ordinance – Chapter 82, Article I
• Review and possible action on plat approval for Marina Bay Harbor Addition (AC Marina Bay Harbor Marina LLC)

EDC

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.

• Resolution 2025-08 to approve project using EDC funds exceeding $10,000
• Discussion to approve agreement for CLS EDC Shell Bottom Park Boat Ramp project financing
• Marina Bay Harbor expansion plans presentation
• September financials and check registry
• Minutes of the September 9, 2025 EDC Regular Meeting

City Council

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.

• Approve $1,520,000 interlocal agreement with Galveston County to replace Clear Lake Road Bridge
• Approve purchase of nine Axon Taser 10 bundles for $43,048.80
• Approve contract with Flock Safety for $16,000 (with $14,551 renewal)
• Approve purchase of nine police computers and one admin laptop for $31,765.01
• Approve participation in opioid manufacturers lawsuit and re‑appoint Bob Rolf to Planning and Zoning Commission

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.

• Approved $1.52M interlocal bond agreement for Clear Lake Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of nine Taser 10 bundles from Axon for $43,048.80 (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 contract with Flock Safety (unanimous)
• Approved city participation in opioid manufacturers lawsuit and authorization to file documents (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Bob Rolf to Planning and Zoning Commission, term to 9/30/2027 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of nine police computers and one admin laptop for $31,765.01 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with CLS EDC to finance Shell Bottom Park boat ramp project (unanimous)
• Amended City Administrator Mike Kramm’s employment contract (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

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.

• Member updates
• Public comments
• Various status reports / city update
• Narcissus road and drainage project
• Any other business

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.

City Council

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.

• Ordinance 2025-06: appropriation of funds and adoption of the FY2025‑2026 budget
• Ordinance 2025-07: approval of the 2026 ad valorem tax rate with a levy of $0.00 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Consider participation in the Purdue Pharma LP and Sackler Family Settlement
• Appointment of two members and one alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission (2‑year term)
• Appointment of two members to the Roads and Drainage Committee (2‑year term)

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.

• Adopted FY26 budget (Ordinance 2025-06) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 ad valorem tax rate of $0.00 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2025-07) – unanimous
• Approved participation in Purdue Pharma settlement – unanimous
• Appointed two members and one alternate to Planning & Zoning Commission – unanimous
• Appointed two members to Roads and Drainage Committee – unanimous
• Appointed four members to Parks Committee – unanimous
• Appointed three members to Zoning Board of Adjustments – unanimous
• Appointed three members to Waterfront Compliance Committee – unanimous

EDC

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.

• August Financials
• August Check Registry
• Texas Music Office transition to Thomas Haaland
• Film Friendly Texas discussion
• Business outreach update

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

• Signed Final Audit Report 2025 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss accepting a grant for catalytic converters and providing matching funds. The council is also considering changes to the 2025 meeting schedule.

• FY2026 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant of $25,416 with $5,084 in matching funds
• Waterfront Transfer: F-135B
• Proposal to move October 7, 2025 meeting to October 8, 2025
• Proposal to hold one council meeting per month for the remainder of 2025

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.

• Approved consent agenda items a–e (check register, meeting minutes, workshop minutes, waterfront transfer) unanimously
• Approved acceptance of $25,416 Catalytic Converter grant and $5,084 matching funds unanimously
• Approved moving Oct 7, 2025 council meeting to Oct 8, 2025 unanimously
• Approved holding council meetings each month for remainder of 2025 (Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 24) unanimously

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council and its Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

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.

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee of Clear Lake Shores, Texas, is meeting to finalize the 2025/2026 budget and discuss various status reports and city updates. The committee will also address pavement and drainage problems, including the East Hawthorne drainage issue. The meeting is primarily focused on procedural and informational items.

• 2025/2026 Budget
• East Hawthorne drainage
• Drainage Survey Proposal

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.

• Approved 2025‑2026 budget estimate of $1.611 M
• Postponed "CLR N Improvement Project" ($678,019) to 2026‑27 budget
• Postponed "CLR Bridge Approaches + Sidewalks" ($250k) to 2026‑27 budget
• Deleted "Removed Check Valves on Outfalls" ($10k) from budget
• Approved use of inspection camera to plan culvert clearing at East Hawthorne
• Approved swale to fix standing water near Queen/Clear Lake Road and North Shore
• Approved purchase of inspection camera for stormwater culverts
• Postponed addressing North Shore Rd asphalt surface heaving

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the third iteration of the fiscal year 2026 budget. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions expected.

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.

• Increased $2,000 for Committee Volunteers Christmas Party (no vote recorded)
• Approved Flock Camera System grant (~$30,000) with $5,000 city share (no vote recorded)

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to review the 2025-2026 budget and July financial records. The agenda includes a presentation by the Gulf Coast Transit District and the rescheduling of November and December meetings.

• 2025-2026 budget
• Presentation by Gulf Coast Transit District
• July Financials and Check Registry
• Rescheduling of November and December meetings

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.

• Rescheduled November EDC meeting to Thursday, Nov 13
• Retained December EDC meeting on original date
• Accepted July 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2025 check registry (unanimous)
• Accepted July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Increased concert series budget to $12,500
• Agreed to attend joint budget meeting with City Council on Sept 2 at 6 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to conduct a second discussion regarding the FY26 Budget. This session is focused on planning the city's financial allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Second Discussion of FY26 Budget

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.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the transfer of Tindel Drive from Galveston County to the city. The body will also consider several waterfront lease transfers and the appointment of a member to the Roads and Drainage Committee.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign warranty deed for conveyance of Tindel Drive from Galveston County
• Waterfront Lease Transfers: E-127B, F-128A, and F-128AA between Kempel and Nicholas
• Waterfront Lease Split: F-128A/F-128B for Nicholas
• Appointment of Jay Fenwick to the Roads and Drainage Committee
• Executive session regarding City Secretary Christy Stroup

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.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Waterfront lease transfers E-127B, F-128A, F-128AA, and split F-128A/F-128B approved (unanimous)
• Mayor authorized to sign special warranty deed for Tindel Drive approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-06 (junked vehicles) tabled (unanimous)
• Jay Fenwick appointed to Roads and Drainage Committee approved (4 yes, 1 abstain)

Plaza Ten

The Board of Directors will discuss appointing a new director and establishing board positions following a resignation. The board will also review several landscaping and sprinkler estimates for Clear Lake Road.

• Estimate from Earthworks Lawn Care Services, Inc. for landscaping and sprinkler reconfiguration on Clear Lake Road for $1,665.00
• Expenditures to replace rose bushes along Clear Lake Road for $565.00
• Expenditures to add a flower bed along Clear Lake Road for $1,692.50
• Expenditures to add a mature palm tree in the new flower bed for $2,668.36
• Appointment of a new director to fill the vacancy left by Alex Scanlon

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.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Ed Waters as director (unanimous)
• Elected Amanda Fenwick as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Rick Fisher as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Terrell as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Ed Waters as Director (unanimous)
• Approved $1,665 landscaping and sprinkler reconfiguration estimate (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will meet to discuss the 2025/2026 budget and an updated 10-year plan. The committee will also address a vacancy and review pavement and drainage hotspots.

• 2025/2026 Budget and updated 10-year plan
• R&D committee vacancy
• Pavement and Drainage Problems (hotspots)

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.

• Approved new member Jay Fenwick (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 order of road projects for upcoming budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to conduct the first discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This meeting is a workshop for discussion rather than a session for final decisions.

• First Discussion of FY26 Budget

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.

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to review financial records and prepare the budget. The session includes a review of May and June financials and check registries.

• Budget preparation and updated cashflow
• May-June Financials
• May-June Check Registry
• Minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss annexing new territory and amending ordinances regarding junked vehicles. The body is also considering a contract for roadway and drainage improvements on Narcissus Rd.

• Ordinance 2025-05: Annexation of territory to the City of Clear Lake Shores
• Ordinance 2025-06: Amendments to code regarding junked vehicles
• Task Order #8: $61,650 for Narcissus Rd. roadway and drainage improvements with Colliers Engineering & Design
• Re-appointment of Richard Cope, Jr. as presiding judge for Municipal Court
• Approval of revised Clubhouse rental rates and policies

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.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 annexing new territory (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-06 amending junk‑vehicle code (unanimous)
• Approved revised clubhouse rental rates and policies (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Baker as alternate to H‑GAC (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Chronister as council liaison to Roads and Drainage Committee (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Richard Cope Jr. as municipal court presiding judge (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #8 for Narcissus Rd improvements, $61,650 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate EEOC settlement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address a failed air conditioning unit in the city's only public meeting facility. The body will consider a bid to replace the unit to avoid extreme heat in the facility during summer months.

• Bid from The Air Affair for $10,500.00 to replace a 5-ton air conditioning unit at the Council Chambers and Clubhouse rental facility

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.

• Approved $10,500.00 bid from The Air Affair for 5‑ton AC unit replacement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss rules, rates, and policies for the Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse. The body will also review and discuss potential changes to various city ordinances.

• Discussion of Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse rules, rates, and policies
• Review of possible changes to various Ordinances

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.

• Approved free clubhouse use for Yacht Club regular meetings
• Approved half‑rate charge for Yacht Club special events at the clubhouse
• Placed a hold on weeds, refuse, and rubbish ordinance changes pending contract review
• Deferred junk‑vehicle ordinance amendment to next council meeting
• Reached consensus that officers may attend Civic Club events with alcohol

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of Dror Road. The body will also consider a budget amendment for the FY25 General Fund and the appointment of a new council member.

• Public hearing for the annexation of Dror Road
• Ordinance 2025-04 to increase FY25 General Fund revenue and expenditure accounts
• Renewal of General Engineering Services Agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for $30,000
• Appointment of a City Council member to fill the vacancy left by Alex Scanlon
• Approval of surplus items for bid auction

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.

• Appointed Susan Baker as councilmember (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved surplus items list for auction (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04, amending FY25 budget (unanimous)
• Renewed General Engineering Services Agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for $30,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will meet on May 20, 2025, to review routine reports, discuss potential changes to summer meeting schedules, and consider new business items such as a debris management contract and camera lease approvals. The meeting includes a proclamation honoring a local teacher and public comment opportunities.

• Approve revised clubhouse rental rates and policies
• Adjust summer Council meetings to one per month (June, July, August 2024)
• Authorize contract negotiation with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Debris Management
• Approve annual lease for Flock Safety camera and recording network
• Approve Interlocal Agreement for T.I.P.S. purchasing cooperative

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.

• Approved annual lease for Flock Safety camera system (unanimous)
• Approved summer council meeting schedule change to 1st Tuesday of June‑August 2024 (4‑1)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate debris‑management contract with DRC Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Terrell to Emergency Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for T.I.P.S. purchasing cooperative (unanimous)
• Tabled clubhouse revised rental rates and policies pending workshop (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved inter‑city waterfront transfer A‑O04A (unanimous)

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular meeting to review routine financial items, including approval of April financials, check registry, and minutes from the prior meeting. The treasurer will also present an updated cashflow report. No major projects or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Consent agenda: approval of April financials, check registry, and April 8 meeting minutes
• Financials and updated cashflow report by Treasurer Susan Baker

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.

• Approved April 2025 Financials (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 Check Registry (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of Dror Road into the city. Following that, the council will consider several new business items, including resolutions supporting a no-wake zone during the Texas Outlaw Challenge and state legislation to fund derelict vessel removal, approval of $12,656 for solar-powered radar signs, and a contract for surveying services related to the Narcissus Road paving project. The meeting also includes re-appointment of elected officials and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Public hearing on annexation of Dror Road into the city
• Resolution 2025-07 supporting a no-wake zone on June 20, 2025 during the Texas Outlaw Challenge
• Purchase of three Solar Power Radar Signs from Radarsign LLC for $12,656
• Contract with HighTide for surveying services related to Narcissus Road paving project
• Resolution 2025-08 expressing support for House Bill 4538 regarding derelict vessel removal from Texas waterways

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.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Fenwick as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three solar power radar signs for $12,656 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with HighTide for Narcissus Road surveying (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 supporting a no‑wake zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 supporting House Bill 4538 (unanimous)
• Authorized auction of CLSPD 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on revised clubhouse rental rates (unanimous)

Plaza Ten

This regular meeting of the Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board consists of a consent agenda to approve the financial report for FY25 quarter ending March 31, 2025, and the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Financial Report for FY25 Quarter Ending March 31, 2025
• Approval of Plaza Ten minutes from January 28, 2025

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.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m.

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will discuss and possibly approve a $66,200 drainage survey proposed by High Tide Land Surveying, LLC. The committee will also receive member updates, public comments, and status reports on project priorities including Narcissus drainage and Clear Lake Road improvements.

• Discussion and possible action to approve $66,200 for a drainage survey of ~22,100 linear feet by High Tide Land Surveying, LLC
• Project priorities: Narcissus drainage + FDR, Clear Lake Road concrete, pedestrian bridge bond in May
• Hot spots list of pavement and drainage problems
• Various status reports / city update

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.

• Removed $66,200 drainage survey proposal (4-0)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will consider a budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-03) increasing General Fund expenditures due to unforeseen situations, set public hearing dates for the annexation of property on Dror Road, and decide whether to authorize applying for a Hazard Mitigation Grant to retrofit City Hall or build a safe room. Other new business includes approving the Employee Personnel Policy, amending procurement records for a historical marker, adopting an investment policy, and supporting a boating access facility at Shell Bottom Park.

• Ordinance 2025-03: Budget amendment increasing General Fund expenditures for unforeseen situations
• Resolutions 2025-05 and 2025-06: Setting public hearings (20- and 40-day notices) for annexation of Dror Road property
• Authorize grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for a boating access facility at East Shore Drive/Shell Bottom Park
• Authorize application for Hazard Mitigation Grant to bring City Hall up to windstorm standards or build a safe room on city property
• Review and approve the Employee Personnel Policy

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.

• Approved Employee Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of procurement records for historic marker (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 boating access facility on East Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 annexation public hearing set for May 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 annexation public hearing set for June 3 (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for hazard‑mitigation grant to retrofit City Hall (unanimous)

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will convene for its regular meeting. Consent agenda includes March financials, check register, and March 11 meeting minutes. A cash flow analysis will be presented for discussion only. The board will then enter executive session to deliberate the purchase, lease, or exchange of real property, with possible action following.

• Consent agenda: March financials, March check register, and regular meeting minutes from March 11, 2025
• Cash flow analysis report presented by Treasurer Susan Baker (discussion only)
• Executive session to discuss purchase, lease, exchange, or value of real property under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.072

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.

• Unanimous acceptance of March 2025 financials (consent agenda)
• Unanimous acceptance of March 2025 check registry (consent agenda)
• Unanimous acceptance of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Added back $15,300 for marketing expense per cash‑flow analysis
• Entered executive session at 6:45 p.m.
• Exited executive session at 7:25 p.m.
• No action taken from executive session

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing replacements for the Parks Committee and a vacant position on the Planning and Zoning commission. The body will also hold an executive session regarding clubhouse rental rates and purposes.

• Appointment of a replacement on the Parks Committee
• Appointment of a member to Planning and Zoning
• Executive session and possible action on Clubhouse Rental Rates/Purposes
• Update on the Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse Historical Marker

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.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindy Sawyer to Parks Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Broussard to Planning & Zoning; Alex Scanlon as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved clubhouse rental rates agreement (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Clear Lake Shores Roads and Drainage Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive status reports on drainage infrastructure, including a possible ordinance modification for waterfront lots and silt fencing. Members will review project priorities for Narcissus drainage and Clear Lake Road improvements, with a pedestrian bridge bond vote expected in May. The committee will also address specific pavement and drainage problems, such as the NW corner of Forest and Pine.

• Drainage ordinance modification for lots on the water and adding silt fencing (status report)
• Narcissus drainage and FDR project as top priority
• Clear Lake Road concrete project including pedestrian bridge bond in May
• HT GIS data cost for completing island-wide survey
• General cleaning of ditches and culverts; NW corner of Forest and Pine drainage issue

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.

• R&D voted 4‑0 to discontinue pursuit of check valves on outfalls

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to cancel the May 3, 2025 general election and a resolution for mosquito control through Galveston County. They will also review an interlocal agreement with Texas City for jail services and decide whether to adjust the CPI rate for municipal telecom right-of-way access. A presentation from Barefoot Girl Yoga for clubhouse use is scheduled.

• Ordinance 2025-02: cancellation of the May 3, 2025 general election
• Resolution 2025-01: mosquito control by Galveston County Mosquito Control District
• Interlocal agreement with Texas City for use of jail personnel and facilities
• Review of CPI adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates
• Scheduled visitor: Megan LaBernz – Barefoot Girl Yoga – presentation for clubhouse use

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-02 canceling the May 3, 2025 general election, Resolution 2025-01 for mosquito control, and an interlocal agreement with Texas City for jail services. They also voted to keep the current CPI rate for telecommunications right-of-way access line rates. The council directed staff to work with Barefoot Girl Yoga on a Clubhouse use agreement and fee schedule, with a recommendation to return for review.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 canceling May 3, 2025 general election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for mosquito control (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Texas City for jail services (unanimous)
• Kept current CPI rate for telecom right-of-way access line rates (unanimous)
• Directed staff to negotiate Clubhouse use agreement with Barefoot Girl Yoga

EDC

The EDC will hear a presentation on a development at 770 Marina Bay Dr by Josh Perrella, and may enter executive session to discuss real property matters. The consent agenda includes January and February financials, check registry, and prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation of development at 770 Marina Bay Dr by Josh Perrella
• Executive session to deliberate real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Consent agenda: January and February financials
• Consent agenda: January and February check registry
• Minutes of the EDC Regular Meeting of January 14, 2025

The EDC tabled the consent agenda (January and February financials, check registry, and January minutes) until the next meeting because the information was not available for review. Josh Perrella presented a business plan for RPM Music Haul at 770 Marina Bay Dr., and the group requested EDC funding for parking, but no action was taken. The board also discussed the completed parking lot, boat ramp progress, and BAHEP activity concerns.

• Tabled consent agenda (financials, check registry, minutes) until next meeting
• No action taken on RPM Music Haul funding request
• No action taken in executive session

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will consider approving a new city logo design. They will also hold an executive session to deliberate on real property matters (purchase, exchange, lease, or value) and may take action afterward. The consent agenda includes a check register and meeting minutes.

• Consideration of a new city logo design
• Executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Possible action following executive session
• Consent agenda: check register (02/13/25-02/26/25) and council minutes (02/18/25)

The Clear Lake Shores City Council unanimously approved a new city logo design and authorized City Administrator Mike Kramm to proceed with negotiations on real property discussed in executive session. The consent agenda, including the check register and prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved new city logo design (unanimous)
• Authorized Mike Kramm to move forward with real property negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register and 02/18/25 minutes (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will discuss status reports for 2025 projects and RFPs. The body will review project priorities for Narcissus and Clear Lake Road, as well as potential grant resources from GLO and USACE.

• Discussion of drainage ordinance modification for lots on the water
• Project priorities for Narcissus drainage and full depth reclamation (FDR)
• Clear Lake Road concrete work, including pedestrian bridge, bridge approaches, and sidewalk
• Maintenance of Dror road
• Review of grant options via Grantworks, Public Management, GLO, and USACE Galveston District

The Roads and Drainage Committee discussed seeking a county bond for the bridge, approaches, and pedestrian bridge at a cost of $1.6 million, with a bond election expected by May 2025. The county would manage the project without additional funding from Clear Lake Shores. If the bond fails, a contingency plan is to repair the existing bridge and add a pedestrian bridge. The committee also discussed amending ordinances to require silt fencing for new construction on properties draining into water bodies.

• Confirmed city will seek county bond for bridge, approaches, and pedestrian bridge at $1.6M (bond election expected May 2025)
• Contingency plan if bond fails: repair existing bridge and add pedestrian bridge (no replacement)
• Approved in-house crack sealing with machine purchase (~$4k) and yearly maintenance (~$5k)
• Ordinance to be amended to require silt fencing for new construction on properties draining into water bodies (estimated cost to builder $2k-$3k)
• Colliers to prepare drainage and roadway RFPs for Narcissus Road project
• Mike K to propose 3 new radar speed signs to council for review

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025. The main item of new business is consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-01, which would amend the municipal code to add purchasing procedures for electronic bids or proposals. The council will also receive reports from council members, staff, committees, and the Economic Development Corp., and act on a consent agenda including a check register, minutes, and a certificate of unopposed candidates for the May 3 general election.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-01 to establish electronic bidding procedures for city purchases
• Consent agenda: check register for 01/30/25–02/12/25
• Consent agenda: approval of council meeting minutes from 02/04/25
• Consent agenda: present Certificate of Unopposed Candidates for May 3, 2025 General Election
• Reports from Police Chief David Donaldson and City Administrator Mike Kramm

The Clear Lake Shores City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2025-01, which amends the municipal code to add Article XI on purchasing, establishing procedures for electronic bids or proposals. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the check register, meeting minutes, and a certificate of unopposed candidates for the May 3 general election. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-01 establishing electronic bid procedures (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, and election certificate (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2025, to conduct routine business including approval of the check register and prior meeting minutes. The sole new business item is a discussion and possible action to set a bond amount for the city treasurer and approve bond amounts for other designated city officials per Texas Local Government Code. Public comments are invited on agenda-related or other city matters.

• Set a bond amount for the city treasurer per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 22.072 and approve bond amounts for other designated city officials (new business item).
• Consent agenda includes approval of the check register.
• Consent agenda includes approval of Council meeting minutes from January 28, 2025.

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the check register and prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved recommended bond amounts for the city treasurer and other designated officials as required by state law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved consent agenda including check register and Jan 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bond amounts for city treasurer and designated officials (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will discuss status reports for 2024/25 projects and RFPs. The body will review a priority list for infrastructure projects and address specific drainage issues.

• Status of East Parking lot construction
• Review of bridge study and pedestrian bridge options
• Maintenance of Dror road and crack sealing
• Drainage issues at 830 Birch
• Project priorities including Narcissus and CLR to Forest

The Roads and Drainage Board agreed to prioritize the Narcissus Road project as the next to start, with drainage work first, and delayed the purchase of a Tideflex duckbill while exploring alternative vendors. The board also discussed a potential bridge replacement with a pedestrian lane, pending county funding and a resolution by May 2025. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to prioritize Narcissus Road as next project, with drainage work first
• Delayed purchase of Tideflex duckbill, exploring alternative vendor Wastop
• Discussed potential bridge replacement with pedestrian lane, county-funded at $1.5M, resolution expected by May 2025
• Recommended sector managers report streetlight outages to City Administrator
• Agreed to consider amending ordinances for new construction draining into water bodies
• Requested proposal for speed sign placement to present to council

Plaza Ten

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss the FY25 quarter ending December 31, 2024, financial report and previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider approving the City Attorney's 2024 Eminent Domain Annual Report.

• Financial Report for FY25 Quarter Ending December 31, 2024
• Approval of City Attorney filing Eminent Domain Annual Report for 2024
• Minutes from 10/15/24 and 11/05/24 meetings

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board met with a quorum present and approved the consent agenda, including the FY25 Q4 financial report and minutes from prior meetings, unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the City Attorney filing the 2024 Eminent Domain Annual Report. An executive session was held to discuss real property matters, but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including financial report and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved City Attorney filing 2024 Eminent Domain Annual Report (unanimous)

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to consider approving the City Attorney's filing of the Eminent Domain Annual Report for 2024. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Approve City Attorney filing Eminent Domain Annual Report for Economic Development Corporation for 2024

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting and approved filing the 2024 Eminent Domain Annual Report for the EDC. The motion was made by Susan Baker, seconded by Jon Hildebrand, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved filing 2024 Eminent Domain Annual Report for EDC (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 28, 2025, after postponement due to weather. Agenda items include a proclamation for Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees Recognition Month, reports from council, staff, and committees, and a consent agenda with financial reports and minutes. In new business, council will discuss and possibly act on a request to provide $2,500 from Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the Civic Club's Cajun Cook-Off event, approve a contract with Galveston County for election services, adopt a resolution naming the Galveston County Daily News as the official newspaper, and authorize filing the eminent domain annual report.

• $2,500 sponsorship request for Cajun Cook-Off on March 1, 2025 using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds
• Approval of Galveston County Contract for Election Services
• Resolution 2025-01 designating Galveston County Daily News as official newspaper
• Filing of City Attorney's Eminent Domain Annual Report for 2024
• Consent agenda includes check register, meeting minutes, and FY25 Q1 financial reports

The City Council unanimously approved a $2,500 sponsorship for the Civic Club's Cajun Cook-Off using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, approved the Galveston County Contract for Election Services, designated the Galveston County Daily News as the official newspaper, and approved filing the Eminent Domain Annual Report. All motions passed unanimously. The consent agenda, including financial reports and minutes, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Cajun Cook-Off (unanimous)
• Approved Galveston County Contract for Election Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 designating Galveston County Daily News as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved City Attorney filing Eminent Domain Annual Report for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, and financial reports (unanimous)

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss sponsorship for the Civic Club's annual Cajun Cookoff. The body will also review 2024 financial records and the check registry.

• Sponsorship for the Civic Club’s annual Cajun Cookoff on March 1, 2025
• Review of 2024 Financials
• Review of 2024 Check Registry

The EDC approved a $2,500 sponsorship for the Civic Club's Cajun Cookoff, funded through hotel occupancy tax (HOT) after city staff confirmed eligibility. The board also accepted the consent agenda, including 2024 financials and prior minutes. A boat ramp grant was reported as sent to Texas Parks and Wildlife, with a new $845,000 estimate and 75% reimbursement.

• Approved $2,500 Cajun Cookoff sponsorship via HOT tax (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda: 2024 financials, check registry, Dec 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Voided prior motion to fund cookoff after HOT funding confirmed

City Council

This regular meeting of the Clear Lake Shores City Council includes a public hearing and possible action on a junk vehicle code violation at 14 Tindel. The council will also consider authorizing the city administrator to negotiate contracts for IT services with Uprite Services and landscape maintenance with Earthworks Lawncare Services Inc. Consent agenda items include approval of the check register, meeting minutes, and a water/wastewater account transfer.

• Public hearing and possible action on junk vehicle nuisance abatement at 14 Tindel
• Authorize negotiation of IT services contract with Uprite Services
• Authorize negotiation of landscape maintenance contract with Earthworks Lawncare Services Inc
• Consent agenda: check register for 11/28/24 through 01/01/25
• Consent agenda: water/wastewater transfer from Timothy Welbourne to Jesse Young

The Clear Lake Shores City Council unanimously approved authorizing the City Administrator to negotiate contracts with Uprite Services for internet technology services and with Earthworks Lawncare Services Inc. for landscape maintenance. The council also extended action on a junk vehicle violation at 14 Tindel until the end of January, and received updates on the pedestrian bridge and other administrative matters.

• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, and a water/wastewater transfer (unanimous)
• Extended action on junk vehicle violation at 14 Tindel until end of January (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate IT contract with Uprite Services (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate landscape maintenance contract with Earthworks Lawncare Services Inc. (unanimous)