Kemah public meetings in 2021

City Council

This is a notice of potential quorum, not a regular meeting. The only item is the swearing-in of Darren Broadus for City Council Position 2. No official action can be taken during this gathering.

• Swearing-in of Darren Broadus for Kemah City Council Position 2

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. The council may discuss city business, including a transition plan update and a conversation with Chief Jones and the leadership team, but no official action can be taken.

• Transition plan update with Chief Jones and leadership team
• Potential quorum of City Council may be present
• No action can be taken at this meeting

City Council

The Kemah City Council will consider a wide range of items, including approving a contract for design and construction documents for widening and drainage on Anders Ln, revising the Kemah Growth Fund Ordinance, adding new street names, approving variances, and accepting a council member's resignation. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss a real property purchase and a personnel matter, followed by possible action on those items.

• Approve LJA contract for design and construction documents for widening and drainage on Anders Ln
• Approve variance request at 700 Kipp Ave and 504 7th St
• Approve resolution adopting Texas term sheet for opioid settlement proceeds
• Accept resignation of Robert P. Kelly and declare vacancy in Council Position 2
• Consider purchase of 0.665-acre tract (Reserve G) of Kemah Marketplace

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss various project reports and potential actions. The board is considering reimbursements for pressure washing, renewing the Clear Lake Chamber Map Project, and approving several personnel contracts.

• Renewal of Clear Lake Chamber Map Project for $1,750
• Purchase of 16 concrete waste containers totaling $13,010.57
• Purchase of 3 concrete park benches totaling $5,207.52
• Approval of assignment letter for Engineering Services for the Fishing Pier Study
• Acceptance of contracts for Financial Manager and Administrative Assistant positions

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board held a special meeting and approved several items. They unanimously approved reimbursing the Kemah Beautification Committee for pressure washing costs, approving purchases for beautification projects totaling $394.95 plus a $61.61 order, accepting a proposal from MDR for the KCDC website, and accepting contracts for a Financial Manager and an Administrative Assistant (with President Isaac Saldana recusing himself on the latter). They also approved an assignment letter for engineering services for the Fishing Pier Study. No action was taken on current projects (Harris Street, 57 Acre Nature Facility, Public Pier) or the Clear Lake Chamber Map Project renewal.

• Approved reimbursement to Kemah Beautification Committee for pressure washing costs.
• Approved beautification project purchases totaling $394.95 and a $61.61 order for Cien Park.
• Accepted MDR proposal for KCDC website work.
• Approved contract for Financial Manager position.
• Approved contract for Administrative Assistant position (President Saldana recused).
• Approved LIA Engineering proposal for Fishing Pier Study.
• Moved agenda item #9 (Hotel Recruitment Report) up for discussion; no action taken.
• Adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider creating a seven-person committee to develop a standing traffic plan for high-traffic days. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a formal audit of city policies and the May 2022 election.

• Creation of a 7-person committee (4 business representatives, 3 residents) for a standing traffic plan
• Proposal to acquire a formal review or audit of all City of Kemah policies and procedures
• Discussion regarding the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau budget and revenues
• Resolution to cast votes for the Galveston Central Appraisal District 2022-2023 Board of Directors
• Selection of an appointed member for the Meritage Development Agreement

The Kemah City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Kemah Residences development by a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Isaac Saldana voting against. The council also approved a resolution casting all four of the city's votes for Cheryl Johnson to the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, and directed the police chief to create a 7-person traffic plan committee for the Lighthouse District. No action was taken on a proposed audit of city policies and procedures, and the council tabled a decision on appointing a member to the Kemah Municipal Management District until more information is provided.

• Approved Kemah Residences preliminary plat (4-1, Saldana nay)
• Approved resolution casting all 4 votes for Cheryl Johnson to Galveston Central Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Directed police chief to create 7-person traffic plan committee for Lighthouse District (motion made and seconded)
• Approved consent agenda minutes with noted corrections (unanimous)
• Took no action on formal audit of city policies and procedures
• Took no action on appointing member to Kemah Municipal Management District; requested more information

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation is reviewing two proposals: an engineering services contract with LJA Engineering for replacing asphalt with concrete on Harris Street between 8th and 9th Street, and a CPA services proposal from Cheryl Tkac Hunter for accounting and financial management. The board will decide whether to authorize these agreements.

• LJA Engineering proposal for Harris Street asphalt-to-concrete replacement between 8th and 9th Street, with design ($20,000), bidding ($3,500), construction ($4,500), and topographic survey ($3,500) fees, plus estimated extra services up to $14,500 and $3,000 reimbursables
• CPA Cheryl Tkac Hunter proposal for KCDC accounting services, including QuickBooks startup ($1,000), data migration (up to $4,000), and monthly services ($2,000), totaling $7,000, plus $600 annual QuickBooks subscription
• Proposal to move KCDC finances to independent cloud-based QuickBooks, disengaging from City of Kemah Finance department

The Kemah Community Development Corporation held a special meeting on November 2, 2021, and made several decisions. They approved a proposal for the Harris Street project, selected Cheryl Hunter as the contract bookkeeper, and selected Ronnie Richards as the contract administrator. They also approved a motion to contact LIA about a public pier location and approved beautification purchases, except for the auger.

• Approved Harris Street project proposal from UA (unanimous)
• Approved contacting LIA to determine best public pier location (6th or 7th Street) (unanimous)
• Approved Cheryl Hunter as contract bookkeeper (unanimous)
• Approved Ronnie Richards as contract administrator (unanimous, Isaac Saldana recused)
• Approved beautification purchases except auger (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from staff and police, and a consent agenda. Key items include discussion of a deficiency report on City Hall and a $3,875 payment to a third-party attorney, as well as possible actions on hiring a City Secretary, creating an employee recognition program, and forming a traffic committee.

• Discussion of City Hall deficiency report and $3,875 attorney payment (Joiner)
• Consideration of process, criteria, and compensation for City Secretary selection
• Approval of variance request for Bubble Jungle
• Approval of police department internship program manual
• Consideration of creating a 7-person traffic committee for high traffic days

The Kemah City Council denied a variance request from Bubble Jungle (item D) by a 3-2 vote, with Vazquez-Evans and Collins voting nay. The council approved consent agenda items A, B, and C (police best practices and internship manual) unanimously, and approved minutes (item E) unanimously. The council also approved Chief Jones applying for a free medication disposal unit, accepted Chandra Jobb as City Secretary, and approved Patrol Vehicle Decal Option C.

• Denied Bubble Jungle variance request (3-2)
• Approved consent items A, B, C: police best practices and internship manual (unanimous)
• Approved consent item E: minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Jones applying for free medication disposal unit (unanimous)
• Accepted Chandra Jobb as City Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Patrol Vehicle Decal Option C (unanimous)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation is reviewing a proposal from Raba Kistner Consultants for geotechnical engineering services at the 57-acre Kemah Nature Reserve. The study would assess soil quality in existing berms for potential use as fill in an adjacent 88-acre residential development, and support design of a detention pond. The proposed lump sum fee is $28,100.

• Geotechnical study for 57-acre Kemah Nature Reserve
• Soil evaluation for use as fill in 88-acre residential development
• Detention pond with permanent pool and two outfalls
• Proposed lump sum fee of $28,100
• 12 borings totaling 450 feet of drilling

The Kemah Community Development Corporation approved a feasibility study by LJA to determine the best location for a Pier Park, with the motion carried unanimously. The board also unanimously accepted an estimate from LJA for core samples for the 57 Acre Park project. A motion to engage a forensic accountant to examine KCDC accounting from 5/1/2015 failed for lack of a second. No other substantive decisions were made; most agenda items were procedural or tabled.

• Approved LJA feasibility study for Pier Park location (unanimous)
• Accepted LJA estimate for core samples at 57 Acre Park (unanimous)
• Motion to engage forensic accountant failed for lack of second

City Council

The Kemah City Council is meeting to discuss and act on a range of items including approving an auditor for FY 2020-2021, a food truck ordinance, and a police chief's 180-day transition plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee appointments, and various operational discussions.

• Approve McCall, Gibson, Swedlund, Barfoot PLLC to prepare FY 2020-2021 audit
• First and final reading of Ordinance XXXX – Food Trucks
• Approve LJA Engineering Contract dated 06/29/2021 for Harris Avenue
• Approve Final Plat for Tran Estates
• Approve Yachty Gras HOT Fund Application

The Kemah City Council approved several items, including a $5,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund allocation for the Yachty Gras event (3-2), the final plat for Tran Estates, the FY 2020-2021 audit report, an engagement letter for the audit firm, the first and final reading of Ordinance 1193 on food trucks, and appointments to the HOT Fund Committee. The council also approved Toucan Alley Market Days dates and a revised event planning and marketing plan, and tabled the LJA Engineering contract for Harris Avenue.

• Approved $5,000 for Yachty Gras HOT fund event (3-2)
• Approved final plat for Tran Estates (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter for McCall, Swedlund, Barfoot PLLC for audit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1193 - Food Trucks, repealing previous ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Toucan Alley Market Days dates with street closures pending Chief approval (unanimous)
• Approved HOT Fund Committee appointments (unanimous)
• Tabled LJA Engineering contract for Harris Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate of $0.1793 per $100 valuation, which is needed to fund the proposed budget. The agenda also includes several administrative items, such as revising an ordinance to create the City Administrator position, approving an organizational chart, updating bank signature cards, and discussing legal representation policies. The meeting includes a public hearing on the tax rate and an executive session on the selection of a City Secretary.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021/22 ad valorem tax rate of $0.1793 per $100 valuation
• Revise Ordinance 1186 to create the City Administrator position
• Approve proposed organizational chart
• Approve Texas First Bank signature cards requiring two signatures from Mayor, City Administrator, City Secretary, and Mayor Pro Tem
• Discuss legal representation availability and City Attorney expense authorization

The Kemah City Council unanimously adopted the 2021 ad valorem tax rate of .1793 per $100 valuation, with no debt service, and passed Ordinance 1191 establishing the rate. The rate increase was noted as an 18% overall increase, equivalent to $29.30 per $100,000. The council also appointed Chandra Jobb as Interim City Secretary and authorized the City Administrator to explore contracting options for that role. Several other agenda items were discussed but no action was taken.

• Adopted 2021 ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operations at .1793/100 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 combined tax rate of .1793/100 with no debt service (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax rate increase of .1793, an 18% increase ($29.30/100,000) (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 1191 establishing the 2021 ad valorem tax rate (unanimous)
• Appointed Chandra Jobb as Interim City Secretary (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to explore contracting options for Interim City Secretary (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2021-2022 tax rate. This is a procedural step required before the council can adopt the tax rate. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on the 2021-2022 tax rate

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget, receive updates from the Beautification Committee and the Business Recruitment & Retention committee, and hear staff reports on financials and business retention. The meeting is open to the public with limited speaking opportunities.

• Consideration and possible action on FY 2021-2022 KCDC budget
• Consideration and possible action on Beautification Committee update
• Consideration and possible action on Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee
• Staff reports on financials and business retention/recruitment
• Public comments limited to agenda items, 2 minutes per speaker

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 budget as approved by City Council. No action was taken on the Beautification Committee update or the Business Recruitment & Retention committee. Public comments focused on funding for Anders Road improvements, with several residents and business owners urging KCDC support, while board members noted Anders is not in this year's budget but funds are committed for 2023.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget as approved by City Council (unanimous)
• No action taken on Beautification Committee update
• No action taken on Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2021/22 budget and consider adopting it. They will also vote on adding $1.25 million for Anders Road widening and drainage and $250,000 for water/sewer along Anders Road to the KCDC CIP, plus other items like repealing deed restriction enforcement and a food truck ordinance.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021/22 budget
• Add $1,250,000 for Anders Road widening and drainage first phase to KCDC CIP
• Approve $250,000 shared cost for water and sewer along Anders Road from South Kemah to Highway 96
• Repeal Ordinance 1100 – Deed Restrictions enforcement
• Approve HOT Fund expenditure up to $15,000 for Salute to Military Service Weekend

The council approved the FY 2021-2022 budget as amended, with the CIP as revenue and a transfer in from fund balance less the expense, by unanimous vote of all present members. A motion to repeal Ordinance 1100 (deed restrictions) failed 3-2, with the mayor casting the deciding vote. The consent agenda, including a HOT Fund expenditure of up to $15,000 for Salute to Military Service Weekend, was approved unanimously. Several agenda items were skipped with no action, including adding Anders Road widening to the KCDC CIP and a food truck ordinance.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget as amended (unanimous)
• Failed to repeal Ordinance 1100 - deed restrictions (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including HOT Fund $15,000 for Salute to Military Service Weekend (unanimous)
• Approved AHA Heart Walk permit (consent agenda)
• Approved preliminary plat for Tran Estates (consent agenda)
• No action on Anders Road widening and drainage addition to KCDC CIP
• No action on $250,000 for water/sewer along Anders Road
• No action on food truck ordinance

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2021-2022 budget. This is a procedural step to gather public input before the budget is adopted.

• Public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget

Kemah Community Development Corporation

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Kemah Community Development Corporation special meeting scheduled for September 14, 2021. No business items are listed because the meeting was cancelled. The notice was posted on September 13, 2021.

• Special meeting of the Kemah Community Development Corporation cancelled

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with the main item being a discussion of the FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes a public comment period limited to items on the agenda, with a two-minute speaking limit per person. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion: FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Public comment period limited to agenda items, 2 minutes per speaker

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, focusing on a $301,000 deficit and police department funding. Chief Jones revised his staffing request to 2 Lieutenants and 1 Officer, requiring $40,000 in budget offsets, including reducing the police training budget by $15,000 and delaying the Bike Program until mid-year. The council also discussed setting aside $250,000 for the first phase of Anders and increasing the KCDC contract labor budget by $10,000 to $35,000. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned by acclimation.

• Discussed FY 2021-2022 budget with a $301,000 deficit, including police funding for Chief Jones, two Lieutenants, and four officers
• Reviewed proposed 3% COLA raises for all employees
• Noted police vehicle costs increased from $36,000 to $46,500
• Discussed eliminating the Assistant Chief position (retiring) and adding two Lieutenants instead
• Chief Jones revised request to 2 Lieutenants and 1 Officer, requiring $40,000 in budget offsets
• Proposed offsets: reduce PD training budget by $15,000, reduce rental services, delay Bike Program until mid-year
• Discussed setting aside $250,000 for the first phase of Anders
• Discussed increasing KCDC contract labor budget by $10,000 to $35,000

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive agenda item: discussion of the FY 2021-2022 budget. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to agenda items. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion: FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Public comment period (2-minute limit per speaker, agenda items only)

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, discussing revenue estimates, police staffing requests, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. The council plans to continue budget talks at a special meeting on September 13, 2021.

• Discussed amending property tax revenue estimate to $805,000, but no vote taken
• Discussed police chief's request for additional staff and equipment, but no vote taken
• Discussed transferring $200,000 from fund balance for Anders drainage project, but no vote taken
• Discussed KCDC transfer options ($92,500 annual or $750,000 one-time), but no vote taken
• Scheduled next budget workshop for September 13, 2021, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting, for the swearing-in of Police Chief Holland Jones. No city business will be discussed and no action can be taken.

• Swearing-in of Police Chief Holland Jones
• Location: 1401 Highway 146, Kemah, TX
• Date: September 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve an employment contract for Holland Jones as police chief. The agenda contains only this one action item before adjournment.

• Approval of employment contract for police chief Holland Jones

The Kemah City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved an employment contract between the City of Kemah and Holland Jones for the position of Police Chief. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved employment contract for Police Chief Holland Jones (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding financial disclosures, political signs, and food trucks. The agenda also includes discussions on the FY2021-2022 budget, property status updates, and potential legal action involving city officials.

• Proposed $1,250,000.00 addition to KCDC CIP for Anders Road widening and drainage
• Proposed $250,000.00 shared cost for water and sewer along Anders Road
• HOT Fund expenditure of up to $15,000 for Salute to Military Service Weekend
• First and final reading of Food Truck ordinance
• Request for opinion from Texas Attorney General on Short Term Rental deed restrictions

The Kemah City Council set a proposed tax rate of .1799300 per $100, set a budget hearing for September 15 and a tax rate adoption hearing for September 22, and unanimously approved a resolution of censure of the Mayor. The council also approved a hotel incentive package using HOT tax dollars, appointed a short-term rental committee, and tabled several items including a request for a Texas Attorney General opinion on deed restrictions for short-term rentals. Several agenda items were skipped with no action taken.

• Proposed tax rate of .1799300 per $100 (unanimous)
• Set budget hearing for Sept 15 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set tax rate adoption hearing for Sept 22 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of censure of the Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved hotel incentive package using HOT tax dollars (unanimous)
• Appointed short-term rental committee members (unanimous)
• Tabled request for AG opinion on deed restrictions for STRs (unanimous)
• Tabled HOT Fund committee formation (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, but no formal decisions were made. Changes to the budget were presented, including removing a $92,500 revenue line from the KCDC transfer and adding $40,000 for a Gradall vehicle. The council also discussed the tax rate, capital improvement projects, and potential revenue sources like trash and parking fees, but did not vote on any items.

• No formal votes or decisions were made during the workshop.
• Discussed budget changes, including removing $92,500 in KCDC revenue and adding $40,000 for a Gradall vehicle.
• Reviewed the proposed tax rate and general fund line items.
• Considered capital improvement projects, but none were finalized.
• Explored potential revenue sources such as trash fees and parking lot fees.
• Heard public comments on road safety (Anders Road), police budget, and city communication costs.

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-22 budget, with no formal votes or decisions made. Finance Director Kendra Murphy presented budget changes, including moving $25,000 for KCDC contract labor. Council members and residents raised concerns about the General Fund balance, KCDC Growth Fund transfers, and potential revenue sources like paid parking.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at workshop
• Discussed moving $25,000 KCDC contract labor line item
• Agreed to leave $3,000 KCDC management fee in budget
• Discussed ordinance for KCDC Growth Fund transfer for next meeting

City Council

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved Holland Jones as the next police chief, set a budget workshop for September 1, and approved budget amendments for the city and KCDC. A proposed amendment to the Meritage contract was tabled, and the council acknowledged Gregg and Gregg's participation in negotiations with Meritage.

• Approved Holland Jones as next police chief (unanimous)
• Set budget workshop for September 1 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 for 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved KCDC Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Meritage contract (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Gregg and Gregg participation in Meritage negotiations (unanimous)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation is considering a budget amendment to rescind a $1,113,000 transfer previously intended for capital projects. The board will also discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget and approve an RFP for an administrative assistant.

• Budget Amendment #1: Rescinding a $1,113,000 transfer to Capital Projects to keep funds in KCDC General Revenues
• Approval of RFP for an Economic Development Administrative Assistant position
• Discussion and adoption of the FY 2021-2022 KCDC Budget
• Beautification Committee update regarding city tasks
• Review of Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board approved a revised FY 2021-2022 budget that funds two chambers of commerce, rescinded previous fund transfers for uncompleted projects, and approved an RFP for an administrative assistant. The board took no action on the beautification committee update or the business recruitment committee.

• Rescinded all previous decisions to transfer funds for approved projects not completed (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Clear Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and League City Regional Chamber of Commerce in amounts to be determined (5-1, Wiggins opposed)
• Approved presenting the revised budget to council (5-1, Wiggins opposed)
• Approved RFP for administrative assistant with changes to items 18 and 20 (unanimous)
• No action taken on beautification committee update
• No action taken on business recruitment and retention committee

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a special meeting on August 16, 2021, primarily to consider removing Matt Wiggins from the Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC). After public comments, a motion to discuss the removal was made and seconded, but no vote was taken and the motion died due to lack of a formal motion. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Motion to discuss removing Matt Wiggins from KCDC died due to lack of motion (no vote)
• No other substantive actions taken; meeting adjourned

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a workshop meeting on August 16, 2021, to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was for discussion only. Mayor Carl Joiner stated that a balanced budget might be achievable without paid parking, and the council discussed various budget items, including police overtime, road improvements, and KCDC funding. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) held a special meeting on August 9, 2021, to consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget, approving a request for proposals (RFP) to hire an administrative assistant, and receiving an update on the Business Recruitment & Retention Committee. The agenda also included the swearing in of Matt Wiggins as a board member. No votes or outcomes are recorded in the agenda packet.

• Swearing in of Matt Wiggins (board nominee)
• Consideration and possible action to adopt the FY 2021-2022 KCDC budget
• Consideration and possible action to approve an RFP for an administrative assistant for KCDC administrative services
• Update on the Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention Committee (members: Isaac Saldaña, Matt Wiggins, Darren Broadus)
• Meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146, Kemah, Texas

The Kemah Community Development Corporation held a special meeting on August 9, 2021, and took several votes. The board approved a motion to pass Chamber of Commerce memberships and BAHEP expenditures to City Council, pending Council's agreement to pay. A motion to send Chamber and BAHEP expenditures to City Council without conditions failed 2-5. A motion declaring Anders not supported as a KCDC project failed 3-4. The board tabled a proposal to hire an administrative assistant, and took no action on the Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee.

• Approved motion to pay for BAHEP and pass Chamber memberships to City Council, pending Council's agreement to pay (unanimous)
• Motion to send Chamber of Commerce and BAHEP expenditures to City Council failed (2-5)
• Motion that Anders is not supported as a KCDC project failed (3-4)
• Tabled RFP for administrative assistant (unanimous)
• No action taken on Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with the main item being a discussion of the FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes an invitation for public comments, with each speaker limited to two minutes. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 budget
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. They agreed to budget for 18 police officers instead of paying overtime, and discussed potential capital projects, including a $400,000 park and $50,000 pier, but deferred final decisions until after the KCDC budget meeting. The council also recommended lowering election expenses from $20,000 to $15,000 and scheduled another budget workshop for August 16.

• Agreed to use 18-officer police budget instead of overtime pay
• Recommended lowering election expense budget from $20,000 to $15,000
• Deferred capital project selections until after KCDC budget meeting
• Scheduled next budget workshop for August 16 at 7:15 p.m.

City Council

The Kemah City Council approved a motion directing the City Attorney and special counsel to respond to threatened litigation from Meritage Development, acknowledging a binding contract and no permit moratorium. The council also tabled a food truck ordinance amendment (first reading) to revise language, and approved a consent agenda including a short-term rental ordinance amendment and a KCDC appointment. A variance request for WCID#12 to build a fire department day room was approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to respond to Meritage litigation, acknowledging binding contract and no permit moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including STR ordinance amendment and KCDC appointment (unanimous)
• Tabled food truck ordinance amendment (first reading) (unanimous)
• Approved WCID#12 variance to change building line from 5ft to 3ft for fire department day room (unanimous)
• Discussed FY2021-2022 budget, including HOT funds and CVB membership, but no final vote

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, with Finance Director Kendra Murphy presenting two options: 17 police officers with a $5,268.22 surplus, or 18 officers with a $79,731.78 deficit. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. Council members heard public comments on land sales, fire station variances, parking fees, and trash fees, but no decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Discussed budget options: 17 officers (surplus $5,268.22) vs 18 officers (deficit $79,731.78)
• Discussed increasing Linebarger fee collection to boost revenue
• Discussed removing business registration fee
• Discussed removing $135,000 trash service expense and revenue
• Discussed reducing BayTran dues by $2,500
• Discussed lowering credit card fees from $7,000 to $3,500
• Discussed reducing website maintenance from $30,000 to $10,000

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for a Kemah City Council workshop/meeting with the Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC). No official action can be taken, and it is not a regular council meeting. The agenda is procedural only, with no specific items listed.

• Notice of potential quorum for City Council at KCDC workshop
• Meeting location: 1401 Hwy 146, Kemah, TX
• No action can be taken by City Council during this meeting

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) board will hold a workshop to discuss its fiscal year 2021-2022 strategic planning and budget. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to agenda items, followed by the budget discussion and adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 strategic planning and budget
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker, 15-minute total limit)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board is holding a special meeting to select a secretary and treasurer, and to consider issuing requests for proposals for a bookkeeper and an administrative assistant. The board will also discuss the Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee, which was previously approved with initial members.

• Selection of secretary and treasurer per KCDC bylaws section 5.02
• RFP for bookkeeper for administrative services per bylaws section 4
• RFP for administrative assistant for administrative services per bylaws section 4
• Discussion of Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee (initial members: Isaac Saldaña, Matt Wiggins, Darren Broadus)

The Kemah Community Development Corporation held a special meeting and unanimously elected Reé Allen as Secretary and Kelley Dawson as Treasurer. The board tabled a motion to issue an RFP for a bookkeeper, but approved drafting an RFP for an administrative assistant. No action was taken on the Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee item.

• Elected Reé Allen as KCDC Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Kelley Dawson as KCDC Treasurer (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for bookkeeper services (unanimous)
• Approved drafting RFP for administrative assistant (unanimous)
• No action taken on Business Recruitment & Retention committee

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive item: discussion of the FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes public comment, the budget discussion, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 budget
• Public comment period (2-minute limit per speaker)
• Meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, reviewing five options to address a $1.2 million deficit. No formal decisions were made; council members expressed preferences, including not eliminating the IT Director position and removing trash pickup fees as an option. The meeting adjourned without voting on the budget.

• Discussed five budget options to address $1.2M deficit (no vote)
• Council not in favor of eliminating IT Director position
• Council asked to remove trash pickup charge as an option
• Council requested to keep police officers at 17, consider 18
• Council asked to cut $45,000 AV system update from budget
• Council asked to set up fund for Gradall, budget $30,000 instead of $60,000
• Council asked to add a public works position
• Adjourned unanimously at 7:59 p.m.

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to handle administrative and financial housekeeping: selecting a secretary and treasurer, possibly hiring a bookkeeper, setting budget and economic development plan deadlines, and restructuring its bank account signers. The board will also discuss forming a business recruitment committee and approving a draft RFP for the 57 Acre Park improvements.

• Select a secretary and treasurer per KCDC bylaws section 5.02
• Approve RFP to hire a bookkeeper and secretary for administrative services
• Set dates to present KCDC budget and economic development plan to council
• Set up separate KCDC bank account with two signers per check; current funds total $2,917,566.20
• Approve RFP for phases of the 57 Acre Park Project

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board held a special meeting and approved several administrative actions. They voted to have the president and vice president prepare a request for proposals (RFP) to hire an administrator or contractor for KCDC matters, and to develop an economic development plan. They set an August 2 deadline for the budget and economic development plan, and approved setting up a separate bank account with two signers per check. Items regarding the selection of a secretary/treasurer, the Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee, and the 57 Acre Park Project RFP were tabled.

• Tabled selection of secretary and treasurer until full board present (unanimous)
• Approved preparing RFP for administrator/contractor for KCDC services (unanimous)
• Approved development of an economic development plan (unanimous)
• Set Aug 2 deadline for budget and economic development plan; bi-yearly council updates in March and June (unanimous)
• Approved separate KCDC bank account with two signers per check (unanimous)
• Tabled Kemah Business Recruitment & Retention committee item (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for 57 Acre Park Project phases (unanimous)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board is holding a workshop to discuss its fiscal year 2021-2022 strategic planning and budget. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to agenda items, followed by the budget discussion and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on FY 2021-2022 Strategic Planning/Budget
• Public comment period (2-minute limit, 15-minute total)

City Council

The Kemah City Council will reconsider a short-term rental ordinance that was passed last meeting but objected to by the mayor. The council will also vote on several ordinances and contracts, including food truck regulations, a meeting time change, engineering contracts for Anders Lane and Harris Avenue, and a repeal of the firearms ban in City Hall. Multiple items propose new disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules for officials.

• Reconsideration of Ordinance amending 1188 – Short Term Rentals (first reading)
• Ordinance amending 1177 – Food Trucks (first reading)
• Resolution to change Council meeting start time from 7pm to 6pm
• LJA Engineering contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls (06/11/2021) and Harris Avenue (06/29/2021)
• Repeal Ordinance 1108 – Prohibiting Firearms in City Hall

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved changing its regular meeting start time from 7pm to 6pm, beginning with the first meeting in September. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a quarterly investment report, and a first reading of an ordinance amending short-term rental rules. All other agenda items, including food truck ordinance changes, engineering contracts, and several proposed ordinances from the Mayor, were tabled. A 9/11 memorial ceremony was also approved.

• Approved changing City Council meeting start time from 7pm to 6pm, effective September.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, investment report, and first reading of STR ordinance amendment.
• Tabled food truck ordinance amendment (first reading).
• Tabled LJA Engineering contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls and Harris Avenue.
• Tabled ordinance repealing firearms prohibition in City Hall.
• Tabled multiple ordinances proposed by the Mayor regarding financial disclosures and budget control.
• Tabled request to contact Texas Municipal League about Mayor's authority.
• Approved a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the City of Kemah.

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop for operational, strategic, and capital improvement program (CIP) planning for the city's future. This is not a regular meeting; no official action will be taken. The agenda is procedural, serving as a notice of potential quorum under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Workshop on operational planning
• Strategic planning discussion
• CIP planning for Kemah's future

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation is considering several actions, including forming a new Business Recruitment and Retention Committee. The board will also review RFPs for street signs and the 57 Acre Park Project phases.

• Approval of RFP for gateway signs, street signs, and beautification
• Approval of RFP for phases of the 57 Acre Park Project
• Formation of the Kemah Business Recruitment and Retention Committee
• Strategic Planning/Budget Workshop discussion
• Beautification Committee update

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board approved a request for proposals (RFP) for gateway, street, and beautification signs, with bids due by the second week of August. The board tabled an agenda item regarding an RFP for phases of the 57 Acre Park Project. The board also set a strategic planning/budget workshop for July 27, 2021, and assigned members to a new Business Recruitment and Retention Committee.

• Approved consent agenda including prior minutes and quarterly investment reports (unanimous)
• Set strategic planning/budget workshop for July 27, 2021, 6pm, with special meeting at 7pm (unanimous)
• Assigned Isaac Saldana, Darren Broadus, and Matt Wiggins to Kemah Business Recruitment and Retention Committee (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for gateway signs/street signs/beautification, bids due by second week of August (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for phases of 57 Acre Park Project (unanimous)

City Council

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Kemah City Council or Kemah Public Facilities Corporation. The notice is posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act in case city business is discussed, though no action can be taken.

Kemah Community Development Corporation

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Kemah Community Development Corporation special meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. No business items are listed because the meeting was cancelled. The notice was posted for public review on July 12, 2021.

• Special meeting cancelled
• Notice posted July 12, 2021

Kemah Community Development Corporation

This is a notice of cancellation for the Kemah Community Development Corporation workshop scheduled for July 13, 2021. No business items are listed; the meeting will not take place.

• Workshop cancelled
• Notice posted July 12, 2021

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to reconsider five items that were passed at the last meeting but objected to by the mayor. A majority vote on reconsideration will overrule the objection and finalize the passage. Items include approving a council liaison, a KCDC board appointment, paid parking, halting Meritage development approvals, and budget workshop dates.

• Approve Doug Meisinger as Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce liaison
• Appoint Matt Wiggins to KCDC board to fill vacancy left by Doug Meisinger
• Approve charging for parking in the City Parking Lot to generate revenue and avoid tax increases
• Stop all approvals for Meritage development until contract negotiations are completed
• Approve Budget Workshop Dates

The Kemah City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to approve charging for parking in the City Parking Lot and to stop all approvals for the Meritage development until contract negotiations are completed. They also approved Council Member Doug Meisinger as the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce liaison, a KCDC Board Member appointment, and budget workshop dates. The meeting included public comments on short-term rentals and a KCDC board application, but no formal action was taken on those topics.

• Approved charging for parking in the City Parking Lot (unanimous).
• Approved stopping all approvals for the Meritage development until contract negotiations are completed (unanimous).
• Approved Council Member Doug Meisinger as the liaison for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous).
• Approved a KCDC Board Member appointment (unanimous).
• Approved budget workshop dates (unanimous).

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes reconsideration of three items previously passed but objected to by the Mayor: restoring the Wall of Honor, repurposing the Mayor's office, and authorizing a legal services agreement with Lewis and Brisbois. The council will also consider several ordinances and contracts, including banning negative social media about city officials, revising firearm restrictions in City Hall, amending food truck and short-term rental ordinances, and approving engineering contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls and Harris Avenue.

• Reconsideration of Wall of Honor restoration, Mayor's office repurposing, and Lewis and Brisbois legal services agreement
• Approve LJA Engineering contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls (06/11/2021) and Harris Avenue (06/29/2021)
• Draft ordinance banning negative social media about Mayor, Council, KCDC, and staff
• Revise Ordinance 1108 prohibiting firearms in City Hall
• Approve agreement with alcohol beverage certificate holders to help pay for police officers

The Kemah City Council approved charging for parking in the City Parking Lot, and tabled an ordinance amending the food truck rules. They also denied proposals to ban negative social media, revise the firearms ordinance, and create an alcohol agreement for police funding. The council approved the consent agenda, appointed Matt Wiggins to the KCDC Board, and tabled two engineering contracts.

• Approved charging for parking in the City Parking Lot.
• Tabled the ordinance amending Ordinance 1177 (Food Trucks) for first reading.
• Denied drafting an ordinance banning negative social media about city officials.
• Denied reviewing or revising Ordinance 1108 (Prohibiting Firearms in City Hall).
• Denied an agreement with alcohol beverage certificate holders to help pay for police officers.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a final plat, and several administrative items.
• Appointed Matt Wiggins as the KCDC Board Member.
• Tabled the LJA Engineering Contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls and Harris Avenue.

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Kemah City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation budget workshop scheduled for July 6, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The notice was posted on June 28, 2021, by City Secretary Melissa Chilcote.

• Cancellation of Council Budget Workshop for July 6, 2021

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular city council meeting. Council and community development corporation members may attend a volunteer cleanup at 6th Street Pocket Park and the Lighthouse, but no official city business or votes can occur.

• Volunteer cleanup event at 6th Street Pocket Park and Lighthouse
• Potential quorum of City Council and Kemah Community Development Corporation
• No action allowed; notice posted per Texas Open Meetings Act
• Event held Saturday, July 3, 2021, 8:00-10:00 AM

Kemah Community Development Corporation

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. Kemah City Council and Community Development Corporation members may attend a volunteer cleanup at 6th Street Pocket Park and the Lighthouse. No official city business can be decided or discussed formally, and no action may be taken.

• Notice of potential quorum for Kemah City Council and Kemah Community Development Corporation
• Event: 6th Street Pocket Park & Lighthouse Cleanup on July 3, 2021, 8:00–10:00 AM
• No action can be taken by either body during this event
• Posted at City Hall, 1401 Highway 146, Kemah, Texas, on June 29, 2021

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Kemah City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation budget workshop scheduled for June 30, 2021. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The notice was posted on June 28, 2021, by City Secretary Melissa Chilcote.

• Cancellation of the June 30, 2021 budget workshop

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Kemah City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation budget workshop scheduled for June 28, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. was cancelled. The notice was posted on June 25, 2021, and no meeting will take place.

• Cancellation of Council Budget Workshop for June 28, 2021

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to consider whether to charge for parking in the city parking lot during the July 4th weekend. The agenda includes public comment and a single action item on this parking fee decision.

• Consideration and possible action on charging for parking in the City Parking Lot for the July 4th weekend
• Public invitation to address council with 2-minute speaking limit
• Meeting held via GoToMeeting with phone access options

The Kemah City Council voted unanimously to charge $20 for parking in the city parking lot during the July 4th weekend. The motion directs City Administrator Walter Gant to find a company to manage the parking, with terms acceptable to him and after consulting City Attorney Dick Gregg Jr. The council also discussed the matter before voting.

• Approved a motion to discuss charging for parking in the city parking lot for July 4th weekend.
• Approved charging $20 for parking, with a requirement of at least 50% profit, and directed Walter Gant to find a company to handle it, with terms acceptable to him and after consulting Dick Gregg Jr.

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 Police Department and Court budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. The agenda also includes an invitation for public comment and adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Police Department/Court Budget
• Public invitation to address the council
• Workshop meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 Police Department and Court budget, reviewing projected revenues and expenditures. No formal votes or decisions were made; the discussion included proposals to add officers, purchase vehicles, and adjust training funds. The meeting was adjourned without action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Discussed adding 4 new police officers for a total of 19
• Proposed purchasing 5 police vehicles, with 2 already approved
• Considered increasing court administrator tuition reimbursement from $600 to $5,500
• Discussed making part-time court clerk position full-time

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive item: discussion of a food truck ordinance. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Discussion of a food truck ordinance
• Public comment period with 2-minute speaking limit per person
• Workshop meeting of the City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss amendments to Ordinance 1177 regarding mobile food vehicles. No formal votes were taken; the council heard public comments and staff recommendations, including changing the distance from residences from 50 feet to 200 feet, addressing overnight parking, and considering a designated food truck park. The council directed staff to bring back options for a future meeting.

• Discussed amending Ordinance 1177 to change food truck distance from residences from 50ft to 200ft (no vote)
• Discussed prohibiting food truck parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (no vote)
• Discussed creating a designated food truck park (no vote)
• Discussed using Seabrook's ordinance as a model (no vote)
• Discussed grandfathering existing food truck permits (no vote)

City Council

The Kemah City Council is meeting to consider a range of actions including approving a short-term rental ordinance, funding two police vehicles and a new officer, charging for parking in the city lot, and voiding the visitor center contract. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, a race permit, and plat approvals.

• Approve ordinance amending Short Term Rental Ordinance #1178 (second reading)
• Authorize transfer from PD Personnel to fund 2 police vehicles and 1 full-time officer
• Approve charging for parking in the City Parking Lot
• Void contract with the Visitor Center and amend agreement to allow subleasing
• Approve expenditures up to $500 for 4th of July Parade and Community Social

The Kemah City Council tabled a proposal to charge for parking in the City Parking Lot to gather more information on validation and infrastructure costs. The council approved the transfer of funds to purchase two police vehicles and add one full-time police officer position. It also approved a contract with the law firm Lewis and Brisbois to analyze the city hall, visitors' center, and parking lot renovation for potential defects or claims.

• Approved consent agenda items 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11E, including minutes, short-term rental ordinance, court judge reappointments, and plan review contract
• Approved the Toughest 10K race permit
• Approved the Final Plat for Corinthian Cove – Phase 2
• Approved the Preliminary Plat for Musgrove Estates to Bayview Acres
• Tabled the KCDC Board Member appointment of Amie Cave
• Approved transfer from 540-5415 PT PD Personnel to fund 2 PD vehicles and 1 full-time police officer
• Approved restoring the Wall of Honor in City Hall Lobby
• Tabled charging for parking in the City Parking Lot for more information

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will meet to discuss business development opportunities, hear updates on beautification and business retention, and consider approving RFPs for street signs/beautification and phases of the 57 Acre Park Project. Financial reports show total KCDC funds of $2,838,915.72 as of May 31, 2021.

• Presentation by League City Regional Chamber of Commerce on business development opportunities
• Consideration and possible action on Beautification Committee Update
• Consideration and possible action on Business Retention and Recruitment
• Consideration and possible action to approve RFP for street signs/beautification
• Consideration and possible action to approve RFP for phases of 57 Acre Park Project

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board tabled agenda items 12 and 13, which concerned approving RFPs for street signs/beautification and for phases of the 57 Acre Park Project, until the board has a copy of the RFP. No action was taken on the Beautification Committee update or on Business Retention and Recruitment. The board also heard a presentation on business development opportunities and public comments requesting more transparency.

• Tabled agenda items 12 and 13 (RFP for street signs/beautification and RFP for 57 Acre Park Project phases) until the board has a copy of the RFP.
• No action taken on the Beautification Committee update.
• No action taken on Business Retention and Recruitment.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 pm.

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion on alternative payment options for additional police officers. The agenda also includes the standard invitation for public comments and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion on alternative payment options for additional Police Officers
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146

The Kemah City Council considered a wide-ranging agenda, including approving a contract with the law firm Lewis Brisbois to analyze potential defects and claims related to completed construction projects. The council also reviewed proposals for engineering contracts, a paid parking system, and several ordinance changes. The minutes provided are an agenda packet, not approved minutes, so no final vote tallies or decisions are recorded.

• Authorized City Administrator to sign agreement with Lewis Brisbois for legal services regarding renovation projects
• Designated Council Member Doug Meisinger as liaison for renovation matters and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
• Considered final plat approval for Musgrove Estates to Bayview Acres
• Considered adding 1 full-time Police Officer position
• Considered approving LJA Engineering contracts for Anders Lane Outfalls and Harris Avenue
• Considered drafting an ordinance banning negative social media about city officials
• Considered approving paid parking in the City Parking Lot
• Considered amending Ordinance 1177 regarding food trucks

City Council

The Kemah City Council will consider and possibly act on a proposed replat of the Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium subdivision at its June 2, 2021 meeting. The replat qualifies under Texas law for approval without vacating the original plat. If a variance is needed and legally protested by nearby property owners, approval would require a three-fourths vote of the council.

• Proposed replat of Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium
• Notice mailed to owners within 200 feet in Laguna de Levine subdivision
• Replat qualifies under Texas Local Government Code Section 212.015(a)(2)
• Protest rules: 20% of adjoining owners can trigger three-fourths vote requirement

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final replat for the Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums, along with several consent agenda items including road closures for the Texas Outlaw Challenge and an interlocal agreement with Galveston County. They will also take first reading on an ordinance amending the Short Term Rental Ordinance #1178 and consider approving $15,000 in KCDC funding for fireworks.

• Public hearing and consideration of Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums final replat
• First reading of ordinance amending Short Term Rental Ordinance #1178
• Approval of $15,000 KCDC funding for fireworks
• Approval of road closures and 'No Wake Zone' resolution for Texas Outlaw Challenge
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Galveston County for health district restructuring

The Kemah City Council approved an amendment to the Short Term Rental Ordinance #1178 (First Reading) that adds a penalty for three or more citations within six months. The council also approved the Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums Final Plat, reappointed Walter Gant as Chief of Police and City Administrator, and approved several other consent agenda items. A motion to fund $15,000 for fireworks through KCDC was denied.

• Approved Short Term Rental Ordinance #1178 amendment (First Reading) with 3-violation/6-month penalty (unanimous)
• Approved Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Walter Gant as Chief of Police and City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A, C, J (minutes, road closures, No Wake Zone resolution, letter to Galveston Bay Foundation) (unanimous)
• Approved Beverly Helms as alternate on Animal Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved Noise Ordinance #1060 amendment (Second Reading) (unanimous)
• Tabled item to void easement agreement for Kemah Oaks Detention Pond (unanimous)
• Denied KCDC funding of $15,000 for fireworks (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2021, to consider several items including revisions to the Short Term Rental Ordinance, an ordinance amending the Noise Ordinance #1060 (first reading), and an economic development agreement with R Washers Incorporated. The council will also discuss the possible reappointment and employment evaluation of Walter Gant, who currently serves as both Chief of Police and City Administrator, and may take action on a process for selecting a new Chief of Police. The agenda includes a consent agenda item to approve a variance to sell lots before infrastructure is complete at 2324 Park Ave.

• Revisions to Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Ordinance amending Noise Ordinance #1060 (first reading)
• Economic Development Agreement between City of Kemah and R Washers Incorporated
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Variance to sell lots before infrastructure complete at 2324 Park Ave

The Kemah City Council meeting on May 19, 2021, was largely procedural, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. The council presented a proclamation to Wanda Zimmer for her 8 years of service, and heard public comments on a noise ordinance, a land sale variance request, and the Texas Outlaw Challenge event. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Presented proclamation to Wanda Zimmer for 8 years of council service
• Heard public comment on noise ordinance (amplified noise concern)
• Heard request for variance to sell land in Bay View Acres
• Heard request for Texas Outlaw Challenge event support (June 23-27)

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a workshop meeting with one substantive item: a discussion on the Short Term Rental Ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comments and adjournment.

• Discussion on the Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Kemah City Hall, 1401 State Hwy 146

The Kemah City Council held a workshop to discuss the short-term rental (STR) ordinance, focusing on enforcement issues such as noise complaints and citations. No formal decisions or votes were made; the discussion included suggestions to revise the ordinance, consider examples from other cities, and explore software for hotel tax collection. The meeting was adjourned without any action items.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed adding owner/tenant verbiage to STR ordinance
• Discussed ending current ordinance with penalty verbiage
• Discussed using LodgingRevs software for hotel occupancy tax collection
• Discussed potential changes to noise ordinance and decibel ratings

City Council

This is a notice for the May 19, 2021 Kemah City Council workshop, providing audio access via GoToMeeting and phone dial-in. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to nominate and elect officers, administer oaths for reappointed members, and consider action on the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology. The agenda also includes public comments, board and staff reports, and a new business spotlight.

• Nomination and election of officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary)
• Oaths of office for reappointed board members
• Consideration and possible action on Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology
• New business spotlight: Real Paid Studios
• Financial report shows KCDC funds totaling $2,722,281 as of April 30, 2021

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board elected Isaac Saldana as President and Jacob Bigger as Vice President, and retained the Finance Director as Treasurer and City Secretary as Secretary. President Doug Meisinger announced he will not accept nominations and plans to resign next month to serve on city council. No action was taken on the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology. Public comments raised concerns about soil quality at the nature facility, property line infringement, and board member training compliance.

• Elected Isaac Saldana as President (unanimous)
• Elected Jacob Bigger as Vice President (unanimous)
• Retained Finance Director as Treasurer and City Secretary as Secretary (unanimous)
• No action taken on Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns of the May 1, 2021 general election and declare the results. The council will also administer oaths of office to the newly elected officials and issue certificates of election. Additionally, a proclamation will be presented to outgoing council member Wanda Zimmer, declaring May 11, 2021 as 'Wanda Zimmer Day'.

• Resolution 2021-07 to canvass election returns and declare results
• Election results: Carl A. Joiner elected Mayor with 159 votes; Robert P. Kelly elected Council Position 2 with 297 votes; Robin Collins elected Council Position 4 with 279 votes
• Administer oaths of office and issue certificates of election
• Proclamation recognizing Wanda Zimmer for council service

Due to lack of quorum (only 3 of 4 councilmembers present), the special meeting could only address items #6, #7, #11, and #12. The council unanimously approved a resolution canvassing the May 1, 2021 general election results. Judge Weber then administered oaths of office to Robin Collins (Position 4), Robert P. Kelley (Position 2), and Carl A. Joiner (Mayor). The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m., followed by a reception.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 1, 2021 general election results (unanimous)
• Administered oaths of office to Robin Collins, Robert P. Kelley, and Carl A. Joiner
• Adjourned special meeting at 6:10 p.m.

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a public meeting to consider and possibly approve a proposed replat of the Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium subdivision. The replat is being processed under Texas Local Government Code Section 212.015, which allows replatting without vacating the original plat. The notice includes information about protest rights and voting requirements if a variance is needed.

• Consideration of replat for Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium
• Replat qualifies under Section 212.015 (a) (2) Texas Local Government Code
• Notice mailed to owners within 200 feet in Laguna de Levine subdivision
• Protest provisions: 20% owner protest requires 3/4 vote for approval

City Council

This regular meeting of the Kemah City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation was cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. The notice of cancellation was posted on May 5, 2021, before the scheduled 7:00 p.m. start time. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Notice posted May 5, 2021, before 7:00 p.m.
• Cancellation applies to both City Council and Public Facilities Corporation

City Council

The Kemah City Council will consider several items, including amending the short-term rental ordinance, approving bids for the Kemah Oaks Spillway and Golf Cart Path, and a request from the Shoppes of Kemah to forgive an annual payment under a force majeure clause. They will also review software options for managing short-term rentals, approve a marketing plan, and establish budget priorities for FY2021-2022.

• Approve preliminary plat for Corinthian Cove - Phase 2
• Approve extension of variance for overnight parking of food truck
• Consider amending Ordinance 1178 – Short Term Rentals (First Reading)
• Consider Shoppes of Kemah proposal for forgiveness of annual payment due to force majeure
• Approve TX BBG Consulting Inc. contract for plan review services

The Kemah City Council approved contracts for the Kemah Oaks Spillway and the Golf Cart Path, both awarded to Tandem Services. The council also approved the MDR marketing plan, the second reading of the City Administrator ordinance with changes, and disapproved the Kemah Crossing plat. Several items were tabled, including the short-term rental ordinance amendment and the TX BBG Consulting contract.

• Awarded Kemah Oaks Spillway contract to Tandem Services (unanimous)
• Awarded Golf Cart Path bid to Tandem Services at $22,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MDR Marketing Plan (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of City Administrator ordinance with changes (unanimous)
• Disapproved Kemah Crossing plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance amendment (3-1)
• Tabled software options for short-term rental management (unanimous)
• Tabled TX BBG Consulting contract (unanimous)

City Council

The Kemah City Council is meeting to discuss the Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums. The agenda includes public comments and the discussion item, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Discussion on Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums
• Public invitation to address council (2-minute limit)

The Kemah City Council held a community meeting to discuss a proposed redevelopment of the Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums. Mark Caldwell presented plans to combine about 25 small lots into one property and build 50 apartment-like units in phases, with the first 10 units in the southeast corner. No formal action was taken; the meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Heard presentation on Westwind Landing redevelopment (no action)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will meet to consider several action items, including approving a marketing contract with MDR, implementing a Shop Kemah program to support local retail, and discussing the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification efforts related to Landology. The board will also receive updates on new businesses and the Beautification Committee, and will review the quarterly investment report.

• Consideration and possible action on approving the MDR proposal for a marketing contract for KCDC
• Consideration and possible action on implementing a Shop Kemah program to entice new retail and support existing retail
• Consideration and possible action on the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology
• Consent agenda: Quarterly Investment Report for January–March 2021 (total KCDC funds $2,651,142.83)
• New Business Spotlight: Sami Grace Fitness and La Perrera Hot Dogs

The Kemah Community Development Corporation held a special meeting on April 20, 2021, and approved two proposals from Landology for the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification, with expenditures not to exceed recommendations by Finance Director Kendra Murphy. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included quarterly investment reports for January-March 2021. Two other agenda items were tabled: the MDR marketing contract proposal and the Shop Kemah program.

• Approved consent agenda including quarterly investment reports (unanimous)
• Approved two Landology proposals for Kemah Nature Facility and beautification, expenditures not to exceed recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled MDR proposal for KCDC marketing contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Shop Kemah program implementation (unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. A quorum of the Kemah City Council and the Kemah Community Development Corporation may attend a TxDOT meeting to discuss a boat ramp. No official action can be taken during this meeting.

• TxDOT meeting on boat ramp discussion
• Potential quorum of City Council and KCDC
• No action to be taken

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, proclamations, and multiple action items. Key decisions include revising the short-term rental ordinance, approving a food truck parking location, establishing budget priorities for FY2021-2022, and creating a city administrator position. The agenda also includes consent items for plat approvals and an executive session on litigation.

• Revision of Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Food Truck overnight/long term parking at 701 7th Street
• Create City Administrator position and define duties
• Approve prelim plat for Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums
• Approve final plat for Reserve G Kemah Marketplace

The Kemah City Council approved an ordinance creating the City Administrator position, with amendments clarifying that the Police Chief retains hiring authority for police officers and that the administrator reports to the Mayor and Council. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Wanda Zimmer abstaining. The council also tabled revisions to the Short Term Rental Ordinance, approved a traffic plan for the Entertainment District, and amended the street closure policy for vendor markets.

• Approved the City Administrator ordinance with amendments, 4-1 (Zimmer abstaining).
• Tabled revisions to the Short Term Rental Ordinance.
• Approved a traffic plan for the Entertainment District during special events, without an officer at the 6th/Hwy 146 light.
• Amended the street closure policy to coordinate with Toucan Alley and Clipper House vendor markets to avoid street closures.
• Approved the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Extension to December 31, 2021.
• Failed to approve food truck overnight/long-term parking at 701 7th Street (unanimous nay).
• Appointed Shawna Reid to coordinate a HOT Fund Committee for this and next fiscal year.
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and plats for Westwind Landing and Reserve G Kemah Marketplace.

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a public meeting to consider and possibly act on a proposed replat of the Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium subdivision. The replat is being processed under Texas law and does not require vacating the original plat. Notice has been provided to affected property owners as required.

• Proposed replat of Westwind Landing At Star Harbor Condominium
• Replat qualifies under Section 212.015(a)(2) Texas Local Government Code
• Notice mailed to owners within 200 feet in Laguna de Levine subdivision
• Possible variance and protest provisions under Section 212.015(c)

City Council

The Kemah City Council held a special virtual meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included preliminary plats, a parking variance, and a fence width variance. The council authorized staff to begin the condemnation process for the structure at 610 Kipp and for abandoned structures generally. It approved an updated fee schedule (Resolution 2021-XX) and approved HOT funds for T Bone Tom's Pardi Gras event. HOT funding for the Elite Redfish Series Event was approved in a 3-2 vote. The council also voted to hire outside legal counsel and a consultant for a cost-benefit analysis of the Meritage Development Agreement.

• Approved consent agenda including preliminary plats for Musgrove Estates and Reserve G Kemah Marketplace, a parking variance, and a fence width variance
• Authorized staff to take action on an administrative warrant and revise the ordinance to continue the condemnation process for the structure at 610 Kipp
• Authorized staff to take action on an administrative warrant and revise the ordinance to continue the condemnation process for abandoned structures
• Approved Resolution 2021-XX, the updated Fee Schedule
• Approved HOT Funds for T Bone Tom's Pardi Gras week-long event
• Approved HOT Funds for the Elite Redfish Series Event (3-2 vote)
• Approved hiring outside legal counsel and a consultant to perform a cost-benefit analysis of the Meritage Development Agreement
• Tabled the William M. Johnson Proclamation until the next meeting

Kemah Community Development Corporation

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the regular meeting of the Kemah Community Development Corporation scheduled for March 16, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. No business items are listed because the meeting will not take place. The notice was posted on March 10, 2021 by City Secretary Melissa Chilcote.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Notice posted March 10, 2021

City Council

The Kemah City Council will discuss and possibly approve an amendment to the Meritage Development Agreement for the 88.8-acre SH 96 tract, a mixed-use development north of League City Parkway and west of SH 146. The agenda also includes appointing a representative to BayTran, reviewing the city organizational chart, and discussing internal controls. A closed executive session is scheduled for threatened litigation by Shelia Thorne.

• Consideration and possible action on Meritage Development Agreement Amendment for 88.8-acre SH 96 tract
• Appointment of a representative to BayTran
• Discussion on the City Organizational Chart
• Approval of Final Plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres
• Executive session on threatened litigation by Shelia Thorne

The council unanimously approved forming a subcommittee to address internal controls, the organizational chart, check signatures, contract approval, and general oversight, working with the City Administrator and City Attorney, with a report expected next month. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the final plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres, and appointed Robert P. Kelly as the Bay Tran representative. A motion to table the Meritage Development Agreement Amendment failed 3-2, and the item was discussed but not voted on. The executive session was tabled 4-1.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and final plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres
• Approved formation of subcommittee on internal controls and procedures
• Appointed Robert P. Kelly as Bay Tran representative
• Tabled executive session 4-1
• Motion to table Meritage Development Agreement Amendment failed 3-2
• Discussed Meritage Development Agreement Amendment without vote

City Council

The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to review financial reports and take action on several development and funding items. Key decisions include determining the path forward for the Kemah Conference Center project and approving the preliminary plat for the Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres. The agenda also includes funding approvals for the Elite Redfish Series and the Stewart Elementary Leader in Me program, as well as the cancellation of the BayTran membership.

• Determine and approve next steps for Kemah Conference Center project
• Approve Preliminary Plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres (0.4591 acre tract)
• Approve funding for Elite Redfish Series
• Approve funding and mechanism for Stewart Elementary Leader in Me program
• Approve cancellation of BayTran membership

The Kemah City Council rejected the Kemah Conference Center project in its current form, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved a $10,000 payment to Stewart Elementary for the Leader in Me program (3-1), approved the MDR advertising services agreement, and added amendments to the Meritage Development Agreement requiring flex spaces to be commercial and Meritage to pay for a road connection. Funding for the Elite Redfish Series was tabled after a motion to table failed for lack of a second, and the council voted to continue the BayTran membership.

• Rejected Kemah Conference Center project in current form (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 payment to Stewart Elementary for Leader in Me program (3-1)
• Approved MDR advertising services agreement and scope of work (unanimous)
• Added amendments to Meritage Development Agreement: flex spaces commercial, Meritage pays for road to Evergreen Memorial Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of BayTran membership (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled funding for Elite Redfish Series (motion to table failed for lack of second)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) will hold a special virtual meeting to consider two action items: hiring the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct an online marketing seminar for Kemah businesses, and creating a five-year strategic plan for KCDC. The board will also receive presentations from MDR Advertising and Revolve, and hear updates from the Kemah Beautification Committee. The agenda includes financial reports showing KCDC funds totaling $2,508,270 as of January 31, 2021.

• Consideration of online marketing seminar by Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
• Consideration of creating a 5-year strategic plan for KCDC
• Presentation by MDR Advertising
• Presentation by Revolve (New Business Spotlight)
• Kemah Beautification Committee update

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board unanimously approved having the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce conduct an online marketing seminar for Kemah businesses and creating a five-year plan for KCDC. No action was taken on the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology. The meeting also included public comments alleging a lack of transparency on the 57-acre park project and praise for handling of the prior week's freeze and power crisis.

• Approved Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce online marketing seminar (unanimous)
• Approved creating a five-year plan for KCDC (unanimous)
• No action taken on Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology

City Council

The Kemah City Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several action items, including next steps for the Kemah Conference Center project, funding for the Elite Redfish Series, funding for the Stewart Elementary Leader in Me program, cancellation of BayTran membership, and an advertising services agreement. The agenda also includes public hearings on a preliminary plat and a replat, along with routine reports and a consent agenda.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Stacy Addition to Bayview Acres
• Public hearing on Westwind Landing at Star Harbor Condominiums replat
• Consider funding for Elite Redfish Series
• Consider funding for Stewart Elementary Leader in Me program
• Consider cancellation of BayTran membership

City Council

The Kemah City Council will consider several items including next steps for the Kemah Conference Center project and funding approvals. The agenda also includes routine consent items regarding subdivision plats and potential membership cancellations.

• Determine next steps for Kemah Conference Center project
• Approve funding for Elite Redfish Series
• Approve funding and mechanism for Stewart Elementary Leader in Me program
• Approve cancellation of BayTran membership
• Approve MDR Advertising Services Agreement and Scope of Work

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an online marketing seminar for local businesses, creating a five-year plan for the organization, and beautification efforts at the Kemah Nature Facility. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, and updates from board members and staff.

• Consideration of Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce online marketing seminar for Kemah businesses
• Consideration of creating a five-year plan for KCDC
• Consideration of Kemah Nature Facility beautification regarding Landology
• Presentation by MDR Advertising
• New Business Spotlight: Revolve

City Council

The Kemah City Council will meet to consider a resolution ordering the May 1, 2021 General Election for Mayor and Council Positions 2 and 4. The council will also discuss and potentially vote on calling a public referendum for a proposed Conference Center, approving a marketing contract with MDR, hiring additional police staff, and approving revisions to the Meritage Development Agreement. Several items, including the election resolution and engineering contracts, are on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2021-04 ordering the May 1, 2021 General Election for Mayor and Council Positions 2 and 4
• Ordinance 1184 (amending Chapter 38) and Ordinance 1185 (amending Chapter 46) - second reading
• LJA Engineering contract for Kemah Oaks Spillway & Golf Cart Path
• Engagement letter for George Vie of Feldman and Feldman to review Meritage Development Agreement
• Call for public vote on a referendum for the proposed Conference Center in Kemah

The Kemah City Council deferred a public vote on a proposed conference center to the May 1, 2021 election, instead scheduling further discussions with a consultant. The council also tabled approval of proposed revisions to the Meritage Development Agreement. The council approved consent agenda items, including a resolution for the May 1 general election and two ordinance amendments, and approved hiring additional police staff.

• Approved consent agenda items #10A and #10B (election resolution, ordinances 1184 & 1185) unanimously
• Approved LA Engineering contract for Kemah Oaks Spillway & Golf Cart Path unanimously
• Approved engagement letter for George Vie of Feldman and Feldman to review Meritage agreement (3-1, Zimmer nay)
• Approved MDR marketing engagement terms, contract to be drafted (3-1, Collins abstained)
• Deferred public vote on conference center referendum; scheduled consultant meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring additional police staff (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed revisions to Meritage Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Failed motion to limit council comments to 5 minutes (3-2)

City Council

The Kemah City Council approved the Visitor Center Lease Agreement with several modifications, including prohibiting alcohol sales, adjusting the lease term to April 1, 2021, and revising parking provisions. The motion carried unanimously, authorizing Mayor Gale to sign the contract before February 1, 2021.

• Approved Visitor Center Lease Agreement with modifications (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Gale to sign the contract before February 1, 2021
• Modified lease dates to April 1, 2021 (items #3, 4A, 4C)
• Added attached proposal to item #9A
• Prohibited all alcohol sales (item #10A-7)
• Removed normal business hours and other provisions (item #35 B, C)
• Changed parking to 7 spaces closest to building from 6th street to walkway

City Council

The City Council will review a development agreement amendment for the 88-acre Meritage project and consider several administrative items. The agenda also includes discussions on coastal protection resolutions and updates to drainage ordinances.

• Review and approval of the Meritage Development Agreement amendment
• Contract for Election Services for the May 2021 election
• Amendment to Ordinance 1174 and Ordinance 1175 to include drainage requirements
• Proposal to shut down a portion of Bradford Ave monthly for Toucan Alley’s Vendor Market
• Approval of the 2021 City of Kemah Investment Policy

The Kemah City Council tabled the review and approval of the Meritage Development Agreement amendment for the 88 acres, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved MDR as the 2020-2021 marketing agency (3-1, with Robin Collins abstaining), and approved several consent agenda items including the investment policy and community meetings. A resolution supporting the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study was approved unanimously.

• Tabled Meritage Development Agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved MDR as 2020-2021 marketing agency (3-1, Collins abstaining)
• Approved 2021 City of Kemah Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved community meetings on 3rd Wednesday of each month (unanimous)
• Approved shutting down portion of Bradford Ave for Toucan Alley's Vendor Market (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Families First Coronavirus Response Act Extension (unanimous)
• Adopted rules limiting public address to 2 minutes (unanimous)

Kemah Community Development Corporation

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will meet virtually to consider approving the FY 2019-2020 audit engagement letter and discuss the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology. They will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, the quarterly investment report, and the 2021 investment policy. New business spotlights include Prohibition 52 and Sonja's Glam Girlz.

• Consideration and possible action on FY 2019-2020 Audit Engagement Letter
• Consideration and possible action on Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology
• Approve 2021 KCDC Investment Policy (annual requirement)
• Quarterly Investment Report for October-December 2020
• Swearing in of Kristi Reiser for KCDC Position 1

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, the quarterly investment report, and the 2021 investment policy. The board also unanimously approved the FY 2019-2020 audit engagement letter. No action was taken on the Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, quarterly investment report, and 2021 investment policy (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2019-2020 audit engagement letter (unanimous)
• No action taken on Kemah Nature Facility and beautification regarding Landology

City Council

The Kemah City Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from two marketing agencies, JanMar Agency and MMI Agency, as part of a request for proposals (RFP) process. The meeting includes pledges, public comments, and adjournment, with no other substantive agenda items.

• Presentation by JanMar Agency at 6:00pm
• Presentation by MMI Agency at 7:00pm
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

The Kemah City Council held a special virtual meeting on January 14, 2021, primarily to hear presentations from two marketing agencies (JanMar Agency and MMI Agency) for a marketing RFP. No formal decisions were made on the presentations. The council also heard public comments regarding impact costs for 88 acres, policy/ordinance drafting, and website upgrades, but took no action on these items. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Heard presentations from JanMar Agency and MMI Agency for marketing RFP (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Kemah City Council and Public Facilities Corporation are holding a special virtual meeting to hear presentations from two advertising firms, MDR Advertising and Freed Ad, responding to a marketing RFP. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of pledges, public comments, and the two presentations before adjournment.

• Presentation by MDR Advertising at 6:00pm
• Presentation by Freed Ad at 7:00pm
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Kemah City Council will consider several action items, including selecting a nominee for the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board, reviewing and approving a lease for the visitor center, canceling an easement contract, approving the fiscal year 2019-2020 audit engagement letter, appointing a KCDC board member, and approving a contract with Adico LLC for city engineer services. The council will also discuss providing cell phones to councilmembers, establishing rules per Texas HB2840, approving the Leader in Me Program, allocating HOT funds, amending a drainage ordinance, and amending the Meritage development agreement.

• Select nominee for Galveston County position on Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board
• Review/approve lease agreement for visitors center
• Cancel contract for easement at Cien and Kipp
• Approve Engagement Letter for 2019-2020 Fiscal Year End Audit
• Approve Adico LLC Consulting Engineers contract for city engineer services