Ingleside on the Bay public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council voted 6‑1 to renew the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce contract for economic development and tourism promotion services at a total of $42,000. It also approved the Tree Care Ordinance, the $41,000 Light Up Live Oak HOT Fund application, and appointed three commissioners to the Housing Authority. A second reading of the volunteer fire department election ordinance passed 6‑1.
- Renew Chamber of Commerce contract for $42,000 (6-1)
- Approve Tree Care Ordinance 2023-17 (unanimous)
- Approve $41,000 HOT Fund for Light Up Live Oak event (unanimous)
- Appoint three Housing Authority commissioners (unanimous)
- Pass second reading of volunteer fire department election ordinance (6-1)
City Council
During a budget workshop, the Council discussed funding for school security. The Council expressed support for maintaining 100% funding for one School Resource Officer (SRO) and funding a second SRO through a 75/25 cost-split with the school district.
- Supported 100% city funding for one SRO
- Supported funding a second SRO with a 75% school district / 25% city cost-split
- Proposed using an MOU agreement to finalize SRO funding
City Council
The City Council denied a rezoning request for a proposed RV park and a property replat application. An ordinance regarding public tree care was passed to a second reading, and the August 8 meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 08, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Denied rezoning of Lot 11 Blk G Burton & Danforth from C-2 and T1-C to T1-A for a travel trailer/recreation park (Unanimous)
- Denied resolution for a replat of Property ID# 52119 PT Lot 13, 14 BLK I Burton & Danforth (Unanimous)
- Passed to second reading an Ordinance adopting 'Public Tree Care' and amendments to 'Trees' in Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances (Unanimous)
- Tabled contract for services with Ingleside Chamber of Commerce to September 12, 2023 meeting