Ingleside on the Bay public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Ingleside City Council will meet to approve budget amendments for police and fire equipment, a $3.94 million drainage project, and a special use permit for a crude oil storage facility. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a proposed ammonia facility.

• Approval of $3.94M drainage project contract with Gerke Excavating, Inc.
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget for police and fire equipment
• Second reading of special use permit for crude oil storage tanks
• Second reading of special use permit for Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility
• Approval of $17,830.22 payment for Battlin' BBQ Cook-Off Festival

The council adopted the consent agenda with a 6‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain vote. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑39, granting a special use permit for intensive crude‑oil storage on 288.13 acres, by a 4‑for, 2‑against, 1‑abstain vote. No other ordinances or agreements were acted upon in this meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑39 special use permit for crude oil storage tanks (4‑for, 2‑against, 1‑abstain)

General

The Ingleside Development Corporation will review reports on the Faith Park Basketball Court Pavillion and Gallion Street reconstruction. The board will also consider approvals for the Chamber of Commerce membership and website maintenance services.

• Negotiation of an Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Ingleside and the IDC
• Approval of Golden Shovel FY 2025-2026 invoice for IDC website hosting and support
• Approval of Ingleside Chamber of Commerce membership for FY 2025-2026
• Report on Faith Park Basketball Court Pavillion Project
• Report on Gallion Street reconstruction project

The board approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce membership for FY 2025‑2026 and accepted the September 2025 financials. The Golden Shovel website invoice was postponed for further discussion, and the administrative services agreement negotiation was rescheduled.

• Approved October 21, 2025 board minutes (motion carried with all voting in favor)
• Approved Ingleside Chamber of Commerce membership FY 2025‑2026 (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Accepted September 2025 financials (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Postponed decision on Golden Shovel FY 2025‑2026 website invoice (motion to readdress on Dec 18, 2025 carried with all present voting in favor)
• Rescheduled Administrative Services Agreement negotiation to December meeting (no action taken)
• Set next meeting for Dec 16, 2025 or Jan 20, 2026 (informational)
• Requested follow‑up on Snap Fitness grant and updates on Signet Maritime and Cove Park for future agenda (informational)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. It voted to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning of the parcel west of FM 1069 from R‑1 (single‑family residential) to I (industrial). Items 6 and 9, including a special‑use permit application for a cell tower, were withdrawn from the agenda with no objections. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 3, 2025 commission minutes (all present voting in favor)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning from R‑1 to I for property west of FM 1069 (all present voting in favor)
• Withdrew Item 6 (cell tower special‑use permit) from agenda (no objection)
• Withdrew Item 9 from agenda (no objection)

City Council

The Ingleside City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for the Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility at 1450 Lexington Blvd. The Council will also consider a special use permit for crude oil storage tanks south of Highway 361 and approve the purchase of a new fire truck.

• Public hearing for Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility permit
• Ordinance for Blue Ammonia facility special use permit
• Ordinance for crude oil storage tanks special use permit
• Purchase of new Pierce Stock M2-106 BX Pumper truck
• Resolution nominating Kiewit Offshore Services for Texas Enterprise Zone Program

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a special event permit for the Tree For All event. A 4‑2 vote approved the first reading of the ordinance granting a special use permit for the Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility at 1450 Lexington Blvd. The council also unanimously approved the purchase of a new Pierce Stock M2‑106 BX pumper truck. Item 11 on crude oil storage tanks was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (all present in favor)
• Approved first reading of special use permit for Blue Ammonia facility (4-2)
• Approved purchase of new Pierce Stock M2-106 BX pumper truck (all present in favor)
• Postponed second and final reading of crude oil storage tanks permit to Dec. 9 (tabled)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ingleside Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and deliberate on a Special Use Permit for Ingleside Clean Ammonia Partners, LLC to construct and operate the Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility at 1450 Lexington Blvd. The meeting will also include the approval of the October 13, 2025, commission minutes.

• Public hearing for Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility Special Use Permit
• Approval of October 13, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission minutes
• Discussion of Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility at 1450 Lexington Blvd

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. After a public hearing on the Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility, the commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the applicant’s Special Use Permit. The recommendation passed with a 4‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain vote.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Special Use Permit for Ingleside Blue Ammonia facility (4‑0‑1)
• Held public hearing on Special Use Permit application for 1450 Lexington Blvd

City Council

The council gave first‑reading approval to an ordinance granting a special‑use permit for crude‑oil storage tanks on a 288.13‑acre property, passing 4‑2. It also authorized a short‑term water reservation contract with the Nueces River Authority for $109,504.88, and accepted a state DOT grant of $11,966.64 with a city match of $2,991.90 for the police step program. Additionally, the council approved purchase of three police patrol vehicles and a $31,104.90 grant to buy a utility terrain vehicle for the police department. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of ordinance granting special‑use permit for crude‑oil storage tanks on 288.13 acres (4‑2)
• Authorized short‑term water reservation contract with Nueces River Authority, $109,504.88 (unanimous)
• Accepted State DOT grant $11,966.64 with city match $2,991.90 for police step program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three police patrol vehicles and equipment via TIPS Contract 240901 and Buy Board Contract #698-23 (unanimous)
• Accepted Governor's grant $31,104.90 to purchase a utility terrain vehicle for police (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including September minutes (unanimous)

General

The Ingleside Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and vote on providing matching funds for a National Fitness Campaign Fitness Courts Program grant. The board will also discuss agreements between the city and the corporation and a request for engineering qualifications for a property data map.

• Public hearing and action on matching funds for National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court Program
• Action on Notice of Termination of an agreement between the City of Ingleside and the IDC
• Action on negotiating an Administrative Services Agreement between the City and the IDC
• Action on publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Strategic Property Data Map
• Reports on Faith Park Basketball Court Pavillion and Gallion Street reconstruction

The board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It appointed Amy Polasek to sit with the president in negotiations of an Administrative Services Agreement. The board reconsidered and then denied the city’s resolution requesting matching funds for the National Fitness Court Program. The action to publish a Request for Qualifications for a strategic property data map was postponed.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Amy Polasek to negotiate Administrative Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Reconsidered prior action on National Fitness Court Program (unanimous)
• Denied city resolution for matching funds for National Fitness Court Program (unanimous)
• Postponed RFQ for engineering services for strategic property data map (unanimous)

General

The Ingleside Public Library Board will meet to review reports on library programs and training. The board will also consider accepting a donated storage building to be located near the library.

• Acceptance of a donated storage building for the Ingleside Public Library area
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Librarian's report on Summer Reading Program and current programs
• Report on Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act training

The board nominated and approved Agatha Snyder as the Library Board Chairperson, with all present members voting in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 library meeting, with unanimous support.

• Approved Agatha Snyder as Library Board Chairperson (all present in favor)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on updating municipal retirement system benefits and modifying permit fee reductions for school districts. The body is also considering the installation of Fitness Court Studios at N.O. Simmons and Live Oak Parks and awarding several administrative contracts for disaster recovery and mitigation grants.

• Ordinance to increase employee contribution rates and update service credits for the Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Proposed Fitness Court Studios at N.O. Simmons and Live Oak Parks
• Proposed contracts with H2O Partners, Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC, and Traylor & Associates for GLO and FEMA grant administration
• Authorization for Engineering Services contract with Freese & Nichols for FEMA funding
• Proposed modification of permit fee reductions for public school districts regarding HVAC and electrical work

The council approved the consent agenda (6‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain). It voted to terminate the agreement with the Ingleside Development Corporation, allowing city services to continue until the January 2026 meeting. Council members also directed staff to start negotiations on a new administrative services agreement with the corporation and approved several service contracts and a nomination resolution.

• Consent agenda approved 6:0:1 (Mayor Adame abstained)
• Terminated agreement with Ingleside Development Corp; city to continue services until Jan 2026 (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Directed staff to begin negotiations on a new Administrative Services Agreement with Ingleside Development Corp (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Awarded H20 Partners contract for CDBG‑MIT grant services (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Awarded Poznecki‑Camarillo, LLC contract for GLO CDBG‑MIT Resilient Communities services (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Awarded Traylor & Associates contract for FEMA disaster recovery services (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate with Freese & Nichols for FEMA engineering services (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved resolution to nominate Steve Diehl to San Patricio County Appraisal District Board (motion carried with all present voting in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its September 2, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then voted 4‑2 to recommend that the City Council approve Port of Texas, LP’s special‑use permit for crude oil storage tanks on a 288.13‑acre site south of Highway 361 and west of Coach Emory Bellard Drive.

• Approved September 2, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Port of Texas, LP special‑use permit for oil storage tanks (4‑2)

General

The Ingleside Development Corporation will review financial reports and meeting minutes. The board will deliberate on a grant for fitness courts at two parks and a business improvement grant for a local company.

• Grant opportunity for Fitness Courts at N. O. Simmons Park and Live Oak Park
• Business Improvement Grant for Elite Coastal Properties, LLC at 2168-70 Hwy 361
• Review of IDC Financials

The board unanimously approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the IDC financial statements. It also approved funding of up to $768,500 for fitness courts at N.O. Simmons Park and Live Oak Park, and approved a business improvement grant for Elite Coastal Properties, LLC. All motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted IDC financials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved up to $768,500 funding for fitness courts at N.O. Simmons Park and Live Oak Park (unanimous)
• Approved Business Improvement Grant for Elite Coastal Properties, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Ingleside City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on the annual budget, property tax rates, and water/sewer fee changes. The Council will also approve contracts for a new wastewater treatment plant and consider a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 annual budget and property tax rate
• Approval of AGCM Inc. proposal for new 2.0 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant oversight
• Approval of AGCM Inc. proposal for Cape Bay Subdivision Phase 1 QA Observation
• Approval of task order 02 for wastewater plant oversight
• Approval of Ingleside Student Council Homecoming Parade Special Event Permit

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 2025‑32, the annual budget for fiscal year October 1 2025 through September 30 2026, and ratified the budget’s property‑tax rate. The council also approved a property‑tax increase of $0.741129 (a 14.58% rise) and changed water, sewer, and solid‑waste fee schedules. Additional actions included adopting the city’s investment policy and approving an AGCM Inc. task order to oversee construction of a new 2.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑32 adopting FY 2025‑26 budget approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑29 ratifying budget property‑tax rate approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑33 property‑tax increase to $0.741129 (14.58%) approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑30 water and sewer rate changes approved 5‑1
• Resolution 2025‑31 solid‑waste fee changes approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑32 investment policy adoption approved 5‑1
• Task order 02 from AGCM Inc. for wastewater plant oversight approved unanimously

General

The Ingleside City Council will hold a special meeting to deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, the proposed Ad Valorem tax rate, and a reorganization of city departments. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the Municipal Retirement System benefits.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing on 2025 proposed Ad Valorem tax rate
• Public hearing on Ingleside Development Corporation fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
• Deliberate on reorganization of departments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• First reading of ordinance regarding TMRS benefits

The council voted to postpone official action on the FY 2025‑26 budget until the September 23 regular meeting. It also postponed the proposed 2025 ad valorem tax rate to the same date. The first reading of the municipal retirement system benefits ordinance was approved unanimously. No action was taken on the proposed departmental reorganization.

• Postponed FY 2025‑26 budget action to Sep 23, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of TMRS benefits ordinance (all present voted in favor)
• Postponed 2025 ad valorem tax rate action to Sep 23, 2025 (all present voted in favor)
• No action taken on departmental reorganization proposal

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider budget amendments for equipment and infrastructure purchases. Additionally, the council will hear a presentation on regional air quality monitoring.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Appropriation of funds for backup generators at Municipal Courts and Library
• Purchase of Meridia Board and Council voting system using Council Discretionary funds
• Proposal to repair the wastewater influent line at the Taft Lift Station
• Waiver of pet adoption and microchipping fees for September 13 event at 342 N. Commercial

The council approved the August 26 meeting minutes (6 for, 0 against, 1 abstention). It adopted several ordinances, a pet‑adoption fee waiver resolution, and awarded a $44,609.22 contract to Gerke Excavating for wastewater line repairs. No action was taken on the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and the City Manager’s revised annual evaluation was accepted.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried 6:0:1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-29 amending city code (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 waiving pet adoption and microchipping fees (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• No action taken on FY 2025‑2026 budget (public hearing)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-30 for Meridia Board purchase (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-31 for backup generators at courts and library (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Awarded Gerke Excavating contract to repair wastewater influent line, not to exceed $44,609.22 (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Accepted City Manager’s revised annual evaluation (motion carried with all present voting in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission minutes of May 19, 2025 with all members voting in favor. It then recommended that the City Council deny Port of Texas, LP's special use permit for crude oil storage tanks on a 288.13‑acre site. The recommendation passed by a 4‑3 vote and will be presented to the City Council on September 23, 2025.

• Approved May 19, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Port of Texas, LP special use permit for crude oil storage (4-3)

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for the 75th Anniversary and holiday celebrations, as well as several infrastructure contracts. The body is also reviewing special event permits for parks and public safety agreements.

• Hotel Motel Tax Fund application of $107,300 for 75th Anniversary/Cinco de Mayo Celebration
• Hotel Motel Tax Fund application of $61,640.89 for Christmas Parade-Tree Lighting and Breakfast with Santa
• Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project material testing
• Purchase and installation of backup electrical generators for the Public Library and Municipal Court
• Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services with Coastal Bend Council of Governments

The council authorized the City Manager to negotiate a $169,745 contract with Terracon Consultants for material testing of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It also approved the purchase of a Meridia Board voting system for $3,980 and several backup generator contracts for the library and municipal court. Multiple special event permits and hotel‑motel tax fund applications for upcoming community events were also approved.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Terracon Consultants contract for material testing ($169,745) – approved (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Meridia Board and Council Voting System via BuyBoard ($3,980) – approved (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 PSA services with Coastal Bend Council of Governments – approved (unanimous)
• Awarded Bell’s Air Conditioning and Heating contract for backup generator at City Library ($44,771.75) – approved (unanimous)
• Awarded Bell’s Air Conditioning and Heating contract for backup generator at Municipal Court ($46,171.75) – approved (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Zombie Walk and Trick‑or‑Treat Trail at Live Oak Park (Oct 25, 2025) – approved (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel Motel Tax Fund application for Christmas Parade‑Tree Lighting and Breakfast with Santa ($61,640.89) – approved (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel Motel Tax Fund application for 75th Anniversary/Cinco de Mayo Celebration ($107,300) – approved (unanimous)

General

The Ingleside Development Corporation will discuss financial reports and grant opportunities. The body is considering facade and business improvement grants for two local entities.

• Facade Improvement Grant for SNAP Fitness at 2334 TX-361
• Facade Improvement Grant for Signet Maritime Corporation at 1500 Main Street
• Business Improvement Grant for Signet Maritime Corporation at 1500 Main Street
• Presentation on grant opportunities for Fitness Courts at N. O. Simmons Park and Live Oak Park
• Report on Basketball Pavilion construction process

The board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It tabled the IDC financials to the next meeting. It approved three grant awards: a $5,000 facade improvement grant for SNAP Fitness, a $5,000 facade improvement grant for Signet Maritime, and a $10,000 business improvement grant for Signet Maritime.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Tabled IDC financials to the next regular meeting (unanimous approval)
• Awarded $5,000 Facade Improvement Grant to SNAP Fitness (unanimous approval)
• Awarded $5,000 Facade Improvement Grant to Signet Maritime Corp. (unanimous approval)
• Awarded $10,000 Business Improvement Grant to Signet Maritime Corp. (unanimous approval)

General

The City Council will deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider the proposed tax rate and potentially schedule public hearings for September 16, 2025. Additionally, the council will review several special event permits and funding requests.

• FY 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed tax rate and potential public hearings for September 16, 2025
• HOT Fund applications: $80,800 for Renaissance Faire, $50,791 for Round Up Days, and $24,975 for Battlin' BBQ
• Special Event Permits for Live Oak Park and N.O. Simmons Park
• City Manager annual evaluation and employment contract

The council approved the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 12, with all members voting in favor. They approved a one‑year service contract with the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, authorizing the mayor and city manager to execute it, unanimously. They set the proposed tax rate at $0.80 and scheduled public hearings for September 16, 2025, with unanimous support. They also authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute the City Manager’s employment contract, unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda excluding Item 12 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ingleside Chamber of Commerce (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Set proposed tax rate at $0.80 and scheduled Sept 16 2025 public hearings (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to negotiate and execute City Manager’s contract (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also consider several infrastructure contracts and the rezoning of property at 2440 Kiewit Road from residential to industrial.

• Rezoning of approximately 2440 Kiewit Road from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to I (Industrial)
• Proposal to McWhorter's Electric, Inc. for backup generators at the Public Library and Municipal Court
• Contracts with A. Ortiz Construction & Paving Inc. for West Main parking lot and Gallion Street reconstruction
• Purchase of a Motor Grader, Water Truck, and Boom Lift
• Submission of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The council approved an ordinance changing the zoning of the property at roughly 2440 Kiewit Road from single‑family residential to industrial. It also authorized contracts with A. Ortiz Construction & Paving for the West Main parking lot and for a 180‑ft reconstruction of Gallion Street, and adopted budget amendments for municipal‑court security and a police‑department donation. A special event permit was granted for the Ingleside Women’s Club Halloween Parade, and purchases of a motor grader, water truck, and boom lift were approved. Finally, an ordinance adjusting the city’s agenda‑posting deadline was passed.

• Zoning change of 2440 Kiewit Road to Industrial District approved (all present in favor)
• Authorized contract with A. Ortiz Construction & Paving for West Main parking lot (all present in favor)
• Authorized contract with A. Ortiz Construction & Paving for 180 ft Gallion Street reconstruction (all present in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-27 to use municipal‑court funds for access control and recorder (all present in favor)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Women's Club Halloween Parade Oct 28 2025 (all present in favor)
• Approved purchase of motor grader, water truck, and boom lift per cooperative bids (all present in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-28 to use police‑department donation funds (all present in favor)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending agenda‑posting deadline (5:1)

General

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on employee compensation and waste collection processes.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed compensation plan changes
• Tree limb and bulk collection process alternatives
• Presentation from Texas Municipal Retirement System representatives

The Budget Workshop was called to order by Mayor Adame at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, and a quorum of council members was present. Council members discussed tree‑limb and bulk collection, proposed compensation plan changes, the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and a 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and a member requested future planning for the Compensation Comprehensive Plan. No votes or formal approvals of agenda items were recorded. The meeting minutes were subsequently approved by Mayor Pedro Oscar Adame and City Secretary Jana Stork.

• Minutes approved by Mayor Pedro Oscar Adame and City Secretary Jana Stork

Ingleside Development Corporation

The Ingleside Development Corporation will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and financial reports. The board will also consider project management for a basketball pavilion and the final acceptance of a business grant project.

• Proposed IDC Budget FY 2025-2026
• Construction Project Management for the Basketball Pavillion
• Final acceptance of Business Improvement Grant project at 2811 Main St
• Report on reconstruction of approximately 165 feet on Gallion Street
• Placement of IDC recognition plaque on Ingleside Digital Sign at N.O. Simmons Park

The board unanimously approved the Ingleside Development Corporation financial statements and the FY 2025‑2026 budget. It also approved the placement of an IDC recognition plaque on the digital sign at N.O. Simmons Park and the final acceptance of a $10,000 Business Improvement Grant for 2811 Main St. A contract for project‑management services was not approved after a tied vote, but the board authorized further negotiation of the consultant cost.

• Approved IDC financials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 IDC budget as presented (unanimous)
• Contract with project‑management consultant – vote tied 3‑3, no approval
• Approved negotiation of consultant cost (unanimous)
• Approved placement of IDC plaque on digital sign at N.O. Simmons Park (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of Business Improvement Grant project at 2811 Main St and release of $10,000 grant funds (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for August 19, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone two properties from residential to industrial. The body will also discuss a feasibility study for city buildings and a budget amendment for fire department equipment.

• Public hearing and ordinance for rezoning 103 FM 1069 (Flint Hills Resources LLC) from R-1 to Industrial
• Public hearing and ordinance for rezoning 2440 Kiewit Road (Kiewit Offshore Services LTD) from R-1 to Industrial
• Contract authorization for Levy Dykema to conduct a Feasibility Study for City Buildings
• Budget amendment for General Fund to use Enbridge donation funds for Volunteer Fire Department AEDs
• Final pay application and closeout for City Hall, City Hall Annex, Police Station, Humble Station, and Fire Station roof projects

The council adopted the first reading of ordinances changing the zoning of the Flint Hills Resources property at 103 FM 1069 and the Kiewit Offshore Services property at 2440 Kiewit Road from residential (R‑1) to industrial (I). It also authorized a feasibility study contract with Levy Dykema, approved final pay applications for multiple city building projects, and adopted ordinances allocating Enbridge donation funds for AEDs and authorizing participation in the TexPool investment pool. All motions passed with votes ranging from unanimous to a 5‑yes‑0‑no‑1‑abstain outcome.

• Approved first reading of Flint Hills rezoning ordinance (5‑yes‑0‑no‑1‑abstain)
• Approved first reading of Kiewit rezoning ordinance (6‑yes‑0‑no‑0‑abstain)
• Authorized contract with Levy Dykema for feasibility study (6‑yes‑0‑no‑0‑abstain)
• Approved final pay applications and closeout for City Hall, annex, police, community center, and fire station roof projects (6‑yes‑0‑no‑0‑abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑25 allocating Enbridge donation funds for AEDs (6‑yes‑0‑no‑0‑abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑23 authorizing participation in TexPool investment pools (6‑yes‑0‑no‑0‑abstain)

General

The Ingleside Development Corporation will deliberate on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and financial reports. The board will also discuss construction project management for the approved basketball pavilion.

• Proposed IDC Budget FY 2025-2026
• Construction Project Management for the approved Basketball Pavillion
• Report on reconstruction of approximately 165 feet on Gallion Street adjacent to State Highway 1069
• Placement of IDC recognition plaque on Ingleside Digital Sign at N.O. Simmons Park
• Reports on Façade Improvement Grant Program and Business Improvement Grant

General

The Ingleside City Council will hold a budget workshop on July 12, 2025, to review and discuss proposed budgets for various city departments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting will be held at City Hall and includes presentations from departments such as Human Resources, Police, and Infrastructure Services.

• Human Resources Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
• Finance, Utility Billing, and Court of Records Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
• Police Department and Animal Control Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
• Infrastructure Services Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
• Strategic planning discussions on Council future projects

The July 12 Budget Workshop presented FY 2025‑2026 budget proposals for Human Resources, Finance, Library, IT, Administrative Services, Fire Department, Development Services, Infrastructure Services, Police and Animal Control. No votes or formal approvals of the budget items were recorded. The meeting minutes themselves were approved and the workshop was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

• Approved the Budget Workshop minutes (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchasing five vehicles for various city departments and seal coat maintenance for city streets. The body is also considering budget amendments for audio-visual upgrades and staff reclassifications.

• Purchase of five vehicles for Parks and Recreation, Recycling, Streets and Drainage, Water, and Wastewater Departments via BuyBoard
• Seal coat maintenance recommendations for various city streets
• Budget amendment for enhancing the City Council Chambers audio-visual system
• Budget amendment to reclassify Municipal Court Clerk positions to Deputy Clerk positions
• Financial hardship request for Contract #20-065-086-C247 (Houghton Drainage Project)

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and appointed Council Member Linda Timmerman to the Street Advisory Group. It also approved the purchase of five vehicles for various departments and authorized seal‑coat maintenance on six streets. Ordinances were adopted to fund audio‑visual upgrades in Council chambers and to reclassify Municipal Court Clerk positions. The Council authorized the City Manager to send a hardship letter for the Houghton Drainage Project.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voted in favor)
• Appointed Council Member Linda Timmerman to Street Advisory Group (6 for, 0 against, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of five vehicles through BuyBoard (all present voted in favor)
• Approved seal‑coat maintenance for six streets (all present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-23 to fund audio‑visual system upgrades (all present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-24 to reclassify Municipal Court Clerk positions (all present voted in favor)
• Authorized City Manager to issue hardship letter for Contract #20-065-086-C247 (all present voted in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and deliberate on two requests to rezone properties from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Industrial (I) districts. These requests involve land associated with Flint Hills Resources LLC and Kiewit Offshore Services LTD.

• Rezone request for Flint Hills Resources LLC (76.07 acres and a 3.918-acre tract) from R-1 to I
• Rezone request for Kiewit Offshore Services LTD (multiple tracts including a 207.188 acre portion) from R-1 to I
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the May 19, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes. It voted to recommend to the City Council that the Flint Hills Resources LLC property be rezoned from R‑1 (single‑family residential) to I (industrial). It also voted to recommend that the Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd. property be rezoned from R‑1 to I. All motions passed with the members present voting in favor.

• Approved May 19, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning Flint Hills Resources LLC from R‑1 to I (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd. from R‑1 to I (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on a contract for ambulance and emergency medical services and the purchase of a 50-foot Christmas tree. The body will also consider budget amendments for the General Fund and the renewal of the Texas Health Benefits Plan.

• Contract with Tri-County Emergency Medical Services, Inc. for ambulance and emergency medical services
• Purchase of a 50-foot Christmas tree and decorations from Holiday Outdoor Decor
• Ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 budget for Council Discretionary Funds
• Ordinance amending the General Fund budget for donation funds from Mustang Infinite Softball (M.I.S)
• Renewal of the Texas Health Benefits Plan for Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026

The council unanimously approved a contract with Tri-County Emergency Medical Services, Inc., adding $1,014 for equipment and staffing. It also approved the purchase of a 50‑foot Christmas tree and decorations for $84,857.75, and authorized the renewal of the Texas Health Benefits Plan for 2025‑2026. Additional actions included budget ordinances, a banking‑signatory resolution, and joining a cooperative purchasing program.

• Approved contract with Tri-County Emergency Medical Services, Inc., increasing cost by $1,014 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 50‑foot Christmas tree and decorations for $84,857.75 using discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 to use discretionary funds for lighting the Christmas tree (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of the Texas Health Benefits Plan (Oct 1 2025 – Sept 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 to allocate Mustang Infinite Softball donation funds to Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 designating official banking and depository signatories (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 to join the MoakCasey Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including June 10 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a large rezoning request and the issuance of revenue certificates of obligation. The body is also reviewing a new drought contingency plan and the closeout of the Kenny Lane Project.

• Rezone 299.77 acres at Highway 361 and Avenue B from R-1 Single Family Residential to I - Industrial
• Ordinance to repeal and replace the existing Drought Contingency Plan
• Issuance of "City Of Ingleside, Texas Combination Tax And Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2025"
• Final change order and project closeout for the Kenny Lane Project
• Contract with AGCM for Project Management Services

The council approved a rezoning of 299.77 acres at Highway 361 and Avenue B from single‑family residential to industrial (4‑2‑1). It also adopted charter amendments, changed two council meeting dates, authorized a contract with AGCM for project management, approved the final change order ($123,108.04) and final pay application ($118,152.10) for the Kenny Lane Project, and passed an ordinance to issue tax and limited‑pledge revenue certificates (6‑1). Additionally, a special event permit for the July 4 parade was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 299.77 acres from R‑1 to I (4:2:1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 for city charter nonsubstantive amendments – unanimous
• Approved change of council meeting dates to Oct 27 and Nov 10 – unanimous
• Authorized City Manager to contract with AGCM for project management services – unanimous
• Approved Final Change Order for Kenny Lane Project ($123,108.04) – unanimous
• Approved final pay application and closeout for Kenny Lane Project ($118,152.10) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 authorizing tax and limited‑pledge revenue certificates (6:1)
• Approved Special Event Permit for July 4 parade – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a large property rezone and an updated drought contingency plan. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure improvements and requests for proposals for grant administration.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 299.77 acres at Highway 361 and Avenue B from R-1 Single Family Residential to I - Industrial
• Public hearing and first reading to replace the existing Drought Contingency Plan
• Authorization for City Manager to contract with 6S Engineering Inc. for Cove Park Improvements
• Bid award to replace a collapsing manhole at HWY 1069 and Church Street
• Special Event Permit request for Pan American Civic Association (PACA) at N.O. Simmons Park on July 5, 2025

The council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance converting 299.77 acres at Highway 361 and Avenue B from residential to industrial, with a 4‑2‑1 vote. It also approved the first reading of a revised drought‑contingency plan, amended garden‑center rental fees, authorized a contract with 6S Engineering for Cove Park improvements, granted a special event permit for a PACA concert, and awarded a $65,800 bid to replace a collapsing manhole. All motions passed with either unanimous or majority support.

• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for 299.77 acres (R‑1 to I) (4‑2‑1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal and replace drought contingency plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Garden Center Rental Agreement fees (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate/execute contract with 6S Engineering Inc. for Cove Park Improvements, not to exceed $82,553 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Pan American Civic Association event at N.O. Simmons Park on July 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to JJ Fox Construction to replace collapsing manhole at HWY 1069 & Church St., not to exceed $65,800 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including ordinance appointing a Court Clerk (unanimous)

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and deliberate on a property rezone. The proposal involves changing 299.77 acres from Single Family Residential to Industrial. The commission will also appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 299.77 acres at Highway 361 and Avenue B from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to I (Industrial)
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Planning & Zoning Commission appointed Cynthia Wilson as Chairman and Connor Brown as Vice Chairman, approved the April 21 minutes, and voted 4‑2 to recommend the City Council rezone a 299.77‑acre tract at Highway 361 and Avenue B from R‑1 Single‑Family Residential to I Industrial.

• Appointed Cynthia Wilson as Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Connor Brown as Vice Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 299.77 acre from R‑1 to I (4 for, 2 against, 0 abstaining)

City Council

The City Council will canvass results for the May 3 general and special elections and induct new members. The body will also consider a major wastewater treatment plant bid and two property replats.

• Awarding the 2.0 MGD Waste Water Treatment Plant Bid to Associated Construction Partners (ACP) for $41,205,016.00
• Canvassing results for the May 3, 2025, General Election and Special Election for 13 charter amendments
• Public hearings for replats requested by Leon Contreras, Jr. for Frank Phelps Garden Tracts and 2299 Kenney Lane
• Final payment of $33,353.95 to Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for Round Up Days & Music Festival
• Special Use Permit Request for the Ingleside Smoke Showdown BBQ Cook-Off at Live Oak Park

The council approved the award of the 2.0 MGD Waste Water Treatment Plant contract to Associated Construction Partners for $41,205,016. It also approved two property replats (Resolution 2025‑16 and 2025‑17) and elected Tracy Long as Mayor Pro‑Tem. The consent agenda, the 2024 Annual Financial Report, and the election canvassing resolutions (2025‑14 and 2025‑15) were each approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (all present in favor)
• Approved acceptance of 2024 Annual Financial Report (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 canvassing election results (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 canvassing election results (all present in favor)
• Elected Tracy Long as Mayor Pro‑Tem (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 replat of Frank Phelps Garden Tracts (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 replat of MCCAMPBELL property (all present in favor)
• Awarded 2.0 MGD Waste Water Treatment Plant contract to Associated Construction Partners for $41,205,016 (all present in favor)

General

The Ingleside City Council will meet to deliberate on the appointment of an interim Municipal Court Judge. The Council may also authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for these services.

• Appointment of an interim Municipal Court Judge
• Authorization for City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for Municipal Court Judge services

City Council

The City Council will discuss the final change order and project closeout for the Animal Control Facility. The body is also considering the purchase of Stalker Street Dynamics Radars and contracts for new generators. Other items include a water tower lease amendment and special use permits for N.O. Simmons Park.

• Purchase of Stalker Street Dynamics Radars and related budget amendment
• Final change order and project closeout for the Animal Control Facility
• Contracts for new generators at the Animal Control Facility (Bell's Air Conditioning & Heating) and N.O. Simmons elevated storage tank (McWhorters Electric, Inc.)
• First amendment of water tower lease agreement with GTEK
• Waiver of pet adoption and microchipping fees for April 26, 2025 event

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of four Stalker Street Dynamics radars and a budget amendment to fund them. It also approved a lease amendment with GTEK, final change orders and closeout payments for the Animal Control Facility, and authorized negotiations for Cove Park improvements. Contracts were awarded for new generators at the Animal Control Facility and the N.O. Simmons storage tank, each with a ten‑year warranty.

• Approved purchase of four Stalker Street Dynamics radars (~$80,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 to amend FY 2024-2025 budget for radar funding (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to GTEK water tower lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved final change order for Animal Control Facility ($23,393.31) (unanimous)
• Approved final pay application and project closeout for Animal Control Facility ($89,988.70) (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate with 6S Engineering for Cove Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract to Bell’s Air Conditioning & Heating for Animal Control Facility generator with 10‑year warranty (5:1)
• Approved contract to McWhorters Electric for N.O. Simmons storage tank generator with 10‑year warranty (5:1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications to replat residential properties in Ingleside. The body will also deliberate on accepting previous commission minutes and making recommendations for member appointments.

• Public hearing on replat for Frank Phelps Garden Tracts (Property IDs 44039 & 44040)
• Public hearing on replat for 2299 Kenney Lane (Property IDs 65919 & 41793)
• Deliberate on accepting December 2, 2024, commission minutes
• Deliberate on recommendations for member appointments (Positions 4, 5, 6, 7)

The commission approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. It recommended that City Council approve two replat applications submitted by Leon Contreras, Jr. (properties 44039‑44040 and 65919‑41793). It also recommended the appointment of Jeremy Long, Ricardo Trevino Jr., Sarah Crumbley, and the reappointment of Cynthia Wilson to the Planning & Zoning Commission. All motions passed with all present voting in favor.

• Approved December 2, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve replat for Property IDs 44039 & 44040 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve replat for Property IDs 65919 & 41793 (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Jeremy Long, Ricardo Trevino Jr., Sarah Crumbley and reappointment of Cynthia Wilson to the Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing the Ingleside Municipal Court as a Court of Record and reappointing the Associate Judge. The body will also discuss the issuance of Certificates of Obligation and reimbursement for city improvements.

• Ordinance to establish Ingleside Municipal Court as a Court of Record
• Resolution to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Reappointment of the Municipal Court Associate Judge
• First amendment of water tower lease agreement with SystemSeven
• Authorization to negotiate General Engineering Services RFQs

The council voted 5:1:1 to deny the ordinance granting a special‑use permit for a solar farm on the described property. It approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved Resolution 2025‑10 to issue a Notice of Intention for Certificates of Obligation, Resolution 2025‑11 to reimburse the city for wastewater‑treatment expenditures, and a letter confirming fund sufficiency to the Texas Water Development Board. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 establishing the Ingleside Municipal Court as a Court of Record with a 6:1 vote.

• Denied solar farm special‑use permit ordinance (5 for, 1 against, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 adopting Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑11 authorizing reimbursement for wastewater‑treatment project (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Texas Water Development Board confirming fund sufficiency (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 establishing Municipal Court as Court of Record (6 for, 1 against)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative and infrastructure items, including the appointment of municipal judges and a new wastewater treatment plant bid report. The body is also deciding on agreements for project management and a license for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Budget amendment for the General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund for city building roofs
• Agreement with AGCM for Project Management Services
• Sale of surplus Tanker 140 to the City of Odem's Volunteer Fire Department
• Ordinance to establish the Ingleside Municipal Court as a Court of Record
• Waiver of pet adoption and microchipping fees for April 05, 2025 event

The council approved several actions: it authorized the City Manager to enter an agreement with AGCM for Project Management Services; accepted a new tanker for the Ingleside Volunteer Fire Department; approved a floating dock at Cove Park; waived pet adoption and microchipping fees for the April 5 event; declared Tanker 140 surplus and approved its sale to Odem’s Volunteer Fire Department; amended the 2024‑2025 budget to fund roof repairs on city buildings; adopted a resolution supporting a unified commitment to secure the Coastal Bend’s water future; and approved a non‑exclusive license agreement with the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce. All motions carried with all present voting in favor.

• Authorized City Manager to contract AGCM for Project Management Services (unanimous)
• Accepted new Ingleside Volunteer Fire Department tanker (unanimous)
• Approved floating dock at Cove Park (unanimous)
• Waived pet adoption and microchipping fees for April 5 adoption event (unanimous)
• Declared Tanker 140 surplus and approved its sale to Odem Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2024‑2025 budget to fund roof repairs on city buildings (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Unified Commitment to Secure the Coastal Bend’s Water Future (unanimous)
• Approved non‑exclusive license agreement with Ingleside Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on a resolution to suspend proposed interim gas utility rate adjustments by CenterPoint Energy. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend the city's employee ethics policy.

• Resolution to suspend April 19, 2025 effective date for CenterPoint Energy GRIP rate adjustments
• First reading of an Ordinance amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook Ethics Policy
• Reports on Garden Center building remodeling, street maintenance, and digital signs for HWY 1069 and HWY 361
• Executive session regarding an attorney investigation into possible employee misconduct
• Executive session regarding the administration of city-owned facilities

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a solar lighting contract and authorizing requests for qualifications for grant management and water tower engineering. The body will also consider requests for proposals for city signage and the potential purchase of water rights.

• Awarding of Live Oak Solar Lighting project to Fonroche Lighting America
• RFQ for grant management services
• RFP for installation or replacement of regulatory, directional, and informational signs
• RFQ for engineering for maintenance of city water towers
• Negotiation and potential purchase of water rights

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to allow a solar panel farm on multiple property tracts. The body will also act on calling a general and special election for May 3, 2025.

• Public hearing and first reading of a special use permit for a Port of Corpus Christi Authority solar panel farm
• Final reading of an ordinance calling for a General and Special Election on May 3, 2025, for Council Places 1, 3, and 5
• Proposed amendments to the City of Ingleside Home Rule Charter to be submitted for election
• Presentation of the 2024 Racial Profiling Report and Annual Report for the Ingleside Police Department
• Report on City of Ingleside Street Maintenance Fund balances and expenses

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning changes for several large tracts of land and the calling of a May 3, 2025, municipal election. The body will also consider budget amendments for infrastructure and police projects.

• Proposed zoning changes for approximately 1,743.76 acres and 374.31 acres from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to I (Industrial)
• Proposed zoning change for 82.30 acres from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial)
• Authorization of $46,120.00 payment to Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for the Ingleside Renaissance Faire
• First reading of an ordinance calling for a General and Special Election on May 03, 2025
• Budget amendments for a basketball pavilion, Gallion Street construction, and a Police Department License Plate Reader Project

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests from the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to convert residential land to industrial and commercial use. The body will also consider a police department grant and amendments to the City Charter.

• Public hearings for rezoning requests by Port of Corpus Christi Authority for approximately 1,743.76 acres and 374.31 acres to Industrial (I), and 82.30 acres to General Commercial (C-2)
• Grant for Ingleside Police Department FY2025 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization program for $5,986.00 with a $1,496.50 city match
• Proposed amendments to the Ingleside City Charter for the May 3, 2025 election
• Ordinance adopting an amendment to the Drainage Master Plan
• Agreements with Ingleside Little League Association and Mustang Infinite Softball Association for complex use