Freeport public meetings in 2023

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 6 and consider final redline recommendations for charter changes to present to the City Council. This is a working session focused on finalizing proposed amendments.

• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Final redline and recommendations of charter changes to present to Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two items: a re-plat for the Rivera Subdivision (combining Lots 20 and 21 of Gulf Park Subdivision) and a proposed amendment to City Ordinance 155.501 to allow single-family residences and carports on single 25-foot lots. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting. Public comments are limited to 4 minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing and possible action on Rivera Subdivision re-plat (Lots 20 and 21, Gulf Park Subdivision, Brazoria County)
• Public hearing and possible action on amending Ordinance 155.501 to allow single-family homes and carports on 25-foot lots
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023 meeting
• Citizens' comments period (4-minute limit per speaker)

Senior Citizens Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a chairman's report, and sub-committee reports on activities like bingo, game day, trips, food, arts and crafts, and special programs. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily for updates and discussion.

• Approval/correction of minutes
• Chairman report
• Sub-committee reports: advertising, bingo, game day, trips, food, arts & crafts, special programs, phone list
• Motion to adjourn

City Council

The Freeport City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to consult with the attorney about the City Hall remodel and discuss personnel matters regarding City Manager Tim Kelty. Following the closed session, the council may take action on any items discussed. The meeting also includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Closed session: consultation with attorney on City Hall remodel
• Closed session: personnel matter regarding City Manager Tim Kelty
• Possible action resulting from executive session
• Public comments with 4-minute limit per speaker

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

This agenda is for a joint training/workshop of the Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board, held on October 19, 2023. The agenda notes that no quorum was present, meaning no official decisions could be made. The meeting was held at Freeport City Hall.

• Joint training/workshop of Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board
• No quorum present
• Held at Freeport City Hall, 3rd Floor Training Room, 200 W. Second Street

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve recommended charter amendments on the number, selection, and term of council members, and to review Articles 10-11. They may also schedule an additional meeting to finalize recommendations for the City Council. The agenda is otherwise routine, with minutes approval and standard procedural items.

• Approve recommendation on Charter changes: Number, Selection, and Term (Article 3, Section 3.01(b) and (d))
• Review Charter Articles 10-11
• Consider scheduling an additional Charter Review meeting
• Approve minutes from October 11, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Freeport Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a building violation determination for a carport at 313 S. Front St., which was built without permits and violates setback and building line ordinances. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, hear a Building Official presentation, and receive updates on repair orders and demolitions.

• Appeal of building violation for carport at 313 S. Front St. (violations of Ord. 155.1104(a), 155.403(9), 155.403(B)(8)(b))
• Approval of October 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Building Official presentation
• Updates on Repair Order and Demos (Kacey Roman)

City Council

The Freeport City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the job performance of City Manager Timothy Kelty and consider terminating his employment. The council will also enter executive session to consult with attorneys about the City Manager's employment terms, potential litigation, and the Covarubias contract. After the closed session, the council may take action on any matters discussed.

• Discussion and possible action on City Manager Timothy Kelty's job performance and possible termination
• Executive session on personnel and attorney consultation regarding City Manager terms and potential litigation
• Executive session regarding Covarubias contract and potential litigation
• Possible action resulting from executive session

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the chairman’s report, finalize the 2024 calendar, and receive updates from eight sub-committees covering activities such as bingo, trips, and arts & crafts.

City Council

The Freeport City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, award a janitorial services contract, approve a streets project interlocal agreement with Brazoria County, and hold first readings on economic development projects for a downtown master plan and FMP Kitchen renovations. The council will also enter executive session to discuss attorney consultation and a personnel complaint against the Building Official regarding 1323 W. 4th Street.

• Award bid and contract to M&R's Elite Janitorial Solutions for city office janitorial services
• Approve Special Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for FY 2023-2024 streets project
• First reading of EDC support for downtown master plan and historic district design guidelines
• First reading of EDC project for renovations to FMP Kitchen
• Ratify change order #5 and approve change order #6 to Lucas Construction phase 2 concrete contract

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission is meeting to consider approving recommended charter changes regarding the number, selection, and term of council members, and to discuss charter articles 10-11. They may also schedule an additional meeting to finalize recommendations for the City Council.

• Approve recommendation on Number, Selection, and Term (Article 3, Section 3.01(b) and (d))
• Discuss and review Charter Articles 10-11
• Consider additional Charter Review Meeting to make recommendations to Council
• Approve minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on residential infill development, budget amendments, and a downtown plan. It will also vote on contracts for janitorial services and a wastewater treatment plant, plus a streets agreement with Brazoria County. The meeting includes a closed session on pending litigation and personnel complaints.

• Ordinance 2023-2712: amend zoning to allow single-family homes and carports on 25-foot lots
• Budget Amendment #1 for FY2024 (Ordinance 2023-2713)
• Award bid to Del Sol Solutions for janitorial services
• Award bid for WWTP to apparent low bidder
• Special Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for streets project FY2023-2024

Parks and Rec

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review minutes, hear staff and board announcements, and discuss three community improvement proposals: the Yard of the Month program, a committee to vote on it, and citywide flower bed improvements. Updates on recreation center programs and park projects will also be presented.

• Discuss Yard of the Month Program
• Form committee for Yard of the Month voting
• Create plan for citywide flower bed improvements
• Update on recreation center programs and event schedules
• Update on park improvement projects

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to allow single-family homes and carports on 25-foot lots and to approve three re-plats of lots in the Velasco Townsite. The meeting will also consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.

• Allow single-family residences and carports on 25-foot lots under revised Ordinance 155.501
• Approve Williams re-plat of Lot 1A, Block 36, Velasco Townsite
• Approve Khan re-plat of Lots 1–8 & 17–20, Block 739, Velasco Townsite
• Approve Lopez re-plat of Lots 1–3, Block 16, Velasco Townsite

Senior Citizens Commission

The Freeport Senior Citizens Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the chairman's report, and plan the 2024 calendar. Subcommittees covering advertising, bingo, game day, trips, food, arts & crafts, special programs, and the phone list will give reports. The meeting is routine business with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• 2024 calendar planning
• Subcommittee reports: advertising, bingo, game day, trips, food, arts & crafts, special programs, phone list
• Approval/correction of minutes
• Chairman report

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, to consider a range of items including budget amendments, an interlocal road project, a drainage easement, and zoning changes. They will also discuss awarding a bid for the WWTP and repairs to the Municipal Park Kitchen. The agenda includes a closed session for pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-2711 for Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2023
• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-2821 for EDC Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2023
• Approval of proposal from CRG Texas for removal of underground fuel tanks at Service Center
• Granting 4.7-acre drainage easement to Velasco Drainage District along levee from Pocket Park to Riverside Park
• Amending Zoning Ordinance to allow and regulate portable storage containers

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission will consider approving recommended charter amendments to present to the City Council, including changes to council member selection and terms, and a deadline for publishing financial statements. The commission will also review Charter Articles 8-9. This is a regular working meeting, not a public hearing.

• Approve minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting
• Recommend charter changes on Number, Selection, and Term (Article 3, Section 3.01(b) and (d))
• Recommend changing financial statement publication from 'as soon as possible' to 45 days (Article 3, Section 3.15)
• Discuss and review Charter Articles 8-9

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Freeport City Council at the National Night Out event on October 3, 2023. No official action will be taken during the event. The agenda is purely procedural.

• National Night Out at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 N. Brazosport Blvd., 6:00-8:30 pm

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with public hearings on a replat for Willowbreeze Farm Section II and an ordinance on portable storage containers. The council will also discuss a rental inspection program, consider several resolutions and appointments, and vote on the sale of city-owned levee property and purchases of public safety and public works vehicles.

• Public hearing on replat for Willowbreeze Farm Section II (55.168 acres, SBK Family Homes LLC)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending regulations for portable storage containers
• Discussion on Rental Inspection Program
• Resolution 2023-2819 nominating candidates for Brazoria County Appraisal District Board
• Sale of city-owned levee property at 104 Mystery Harbor Lane to Chris Duncan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on several items, including a proposed change to Ordinance 155.501 to allow single-family residences and carports on 25-foot lots, new regulations for shipping container storage, and multiple subdivision plats. The commission will also vote on replacing a yield sign with a stop sign at Pecan and West 9th St. and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Proposed change to Ordinance 155.501 to allow single-family residences and carports on single 25-foot lots
• Regulations for shipping containers or portable storage units as limited use in C-1, C-2, C-3, W-1, IN, and residential zones
• Replat of Lot 21A, Block 757, Velasco Townsite (Juarez Re-plat)
• One-lot subdivision of Lots 13 and 14, Velasco Heights Annex (Elicerio Re-plat)
• Willowbreeze Farm Section II subdivision of 55.168 acres (Willowbreeze Re-plat)

Parks and Rec

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving the August 18 meeting minutes and discuss the Yard of the Month program, the Main Entry to Freeport, recreation center programs, and park improvement projects.

• Approval of August 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Yard of the Month Program process
• Discussion of Main Entry to Freeport
• Update on Recreation Center Programs and Event Schedules
• Update on Park Improvement Projects

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

The Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will meet for a training workshop and retreat led by Sarah O'Brien. The agenda includes call to order, public comments, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Board training and retreat by Sarah O'Brien
• Public comments with 4-minute limit
• Meeting at Freeport City Hall, 200 W. Second Street

City Council

The Freeport City Council may have a quorum present at a training workshop for the Freeport Historical Commission & Main Street Advisory Board. No official decisions or actions will be taken by the City Council during this event.

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from its August 31, 2023 meeting and to discuss and review Charter Articles 4-7. The commission may take action on any listed item.

• Approval of August 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and review of Charter Articles 4-7

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Municipal Court Room. Key decisions include approving ordinances for alley vacation and subdivision replat, selling city-owned levee property, and awarding a fuel contract. The council will also discuss amendments to amplified sound regulations and an annual investment policy.

• Vacate and sell 20' alley right-of-way in Velasco Townsite, Block 712 (Ordinance 2023-2708)
• Sell city-owned levee property at 104 Mystery Harbor Lane to Chris Duncan
• Award 2023-03 annual fuel and alternative fuel contract to MidTex Oil LP
• Approve replat of Block 712 Subdivision (One Lot Subdivision)
• Amend regulations for amplified sound (Ordinance 2023-2709)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a chairman's report, and updates from various subcommittees. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings, only standard administrative items.

• Approval or correction of meeting minutes
• Chairman report
• Subcommittee reports: Advertising, Bingo, Game Day, Trips, Food, Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Phone List
• Motion to adjourn

Board of Adjustment

The Freeport Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 5-foot interior side setback at 1915 N. Brazosport Blvd and another hearing to decide whether to declare a non-residential building at 215 E. Park as dangerous and order its demolition or repair. The board will also review meeting minutes from August 31, 2023, and receive updates on repair orders and demolitions.

• Consider approval of August 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Variance request for 5-foot interior side setback at 1915 N. Brazosport Blvd (C-2 Zone)
• Hearing on declaring 215 E. Park a dangerous/unsafe building and potential demolition or repair order

City Council

The Freeport City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget and set the property tax rate for 2023. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed budget, ordinances to adopt the budget and establish the tax rate, and ratification of increased property tax revenues. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Freeport Police Department Municipal Court Room.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Ordinance No. 2023-2705 adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ordinance No. 2023-2706 establishing the 2023 tax rate
• Ratification of increased property tax revenues in the adopted budget

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the FY2023-2024 budget and set the property tax rate, along with ratifying increased property tax revenues. Other actions include a bank contract extension, property sales, an emergency road repair, and a grant program resolution.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY2023-2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2023-2705)
• Public hearing and ordinance to set 2023 tax rate (Ordinance No. 2023-2706)
• Ratification of increased property tax revenues for FY2023-2024
• Sale of city-owned levee property at 104 Mystery Harbor Lane to Chris Duncan
• Emergency road repair at Quintana and Ave D intersection, not to exceed $30,000

Board of Adjustment

The Freeport Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide whether to declare two single-family homes dangerous or unsafe and issue condemnation orders. The board will also consider approving the July 19, 2023 meeting minutes and receive updates on repair orders and demolitions.

• Public hearing on declaring 1130 W 9th St (Property ID #262471) a dangerous/unsafe building and possible condemnation
• Public hearing on declaring 1313 W 10th St (Property ID #262442) a dangerous/unsafe building and possible condemnation
• Consideration of meeting minutes from July 19, 2023
• Updates on repair orders and demolitions

Charter Review Commission

The Freeport Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss proposed changes from previous members and to examine Charter Articles 1-3. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 10 meeting. This is a working session focused on potential amendments to the city charter.

• Review proposed changes by previous Charter Review Members
• Discuss Charter Articles 1-3
• Approve minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a one-lot subdivision re-plat (Gonzalez Re-plat) in Block 712 of the Velasco Townsite. They will also discuss possible changes to the sign ordinance and approve minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and possible action on Gonzalez Re-plat: one-lot subdivision of Lots 1-4 and 21-24 plus a portion of a 20-foot alley in Block 712, Velasco Townsite, Brazoria County
• Discussion of possible changes to the Sign ordinance
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023 meeting
• Citizens' comments limited to 4 minutes per City Council rule (June 21, 2010)

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2023, to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and consider a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for sewer and water rates. They will also consider several other items, including a FEMA grant for portable radios, a modular building purchase for Fire Station #2, and an ordinance releasing ETJ to Brazoria. The meeting includes a closed session for pending litigation.

• Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget Discussion
• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for sewer taps, water rates, sewer rates
• Ordinance releasing ETJ to City of Brazoria for planning and development
• FEMA American Firefighter Grant for portable radios: $216,000
• Purchase of modular building for Fire Station #2

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider an ordinance that would convert Karankawa and McNeil Streets to two-way streets between Gulf Blvd. and N Ave B. The commission may take action on this item.

• Ordinance to make Karankawa and McNeil St. two-way between Gulf Blvd. and N Ave B