Lake Jackson public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
Council approved multiple construction and engineering contracts via a consent agenda and authorized design services for critical lift station upgrades. The board also granted a second chance for a burn permit at Northwood Phase 4 provided the contractor pays city expenses.
- Approved $908,445.76 contract with Ieconi for Beechwood Chemical Building
- Approved $233,663.25 contract with AVI SPL for Police Department Training Room AV
- Approved $400,000 contract with KIT Professionals for Sewer Modeling Analysis
- Approved $175,000 contract with LSPS Services for GIS lead and copper line location
- Authorized contract negotiation with Freese & Nichols for Lift Station 1 and 20 projects
- Approved $31,241.31 in change orders (20-26) for Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3
- Approved reinstatement of Northwood Phase 4 burn permit contingent on contractor paying city costs
- Deferred Fire Station No. 1 roof repair contract to January
Planning Commission
The commission approved a recommendation to City Council for a modified ordinance adding civil penalties for illegal tree removal and clear cutting. A proposed convenience store and gas station project was discussed, but no formal action was taken as the developer agreed to reconfigure the layout.
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022
- Recommended modified ordinance for illegal tree removal penalties to City Council (unanimous)
City Council
City Council authorized the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and approved a contract for portable generators. The council also partially waived lien fees for a Habitat for Humanity property and scheduled a public hearing for zoning amendments.
- Approved issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (All present voted aye)
- Awarded contract to Worldwide Power for two portable generators not to exceed $179,000 (All present voted aye)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2259 removing permit fee language from sidewalk café ordinance (All present voted aye)
- Approved waiver of $1,500 cleaning fee and $75 admin fee for 503 Gardenia; denied waiver of demolition fee (All present voted aye except Councilmember Blanchard)
- Scheduled public hearing for B-2 Central Business Zone permitted uses amendments for January 23, 2023 (All present voted aye)
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 (All present voted aye)
City Council
Council established minimum sale prices for two parcels in the Timbercreek Subdivision and authorized a grant management contract for a $2.1M allocation. The city also approved several infrastructure contracts and a debris burn request contingent on the lifting of a burn ban.
- Set minimum bid for 902 Lake Road (.9657 acre) at $150,000 (approved)
- Set minimum bid for 818 Lake Road (.4893 acre) at $100,000 (approved)
- Authorized grant management contract with Langford Community Management Services (approved)
- Approved $81,519 contract with Brazos Commercial Roofing for Recreation Center coating (approved)
- Awarded $396,100 bid to Viking Painting, LLC for Dunbar Tower tank rehabilitation (approved)
- Awarded wood grinding extension to Novus Wood Group not to exceed $160,000 (approved)
- Approved Aplin Homes, Inc. debris burn request contingent on burn ban lift (approved)
- Passed first reading to remove permit fee language from sidewalk café ordinance (approved)
Library Board
The board approved the May 2022 meeting minutes and reorganized its leadership. Members received updates on the purchase of new circulation desks and the planned implementation of Story Walks in local parks.
- Approved May 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Re-nominated Ana Wessels as chair
- Appointed Mary Myers as vice-chair
- Appointed Amber Winstanley as secretary
Traffic Commission
The Commission approved the addition of speed limit signs and striping for the 200 block of Majestic Oak Circle and the 100 and 400 blocks of Forest Oaks Lane. Staff provided updates on City Council decisions regarding speed humps on Any Way and a right-turn restriction at Dixie Drive and Brazoswood Drive.
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
- Approved adding speed limit signs and striping to 200 block of Majestic Oak Circle
- Approved adding signage and yellow skip striping to 100 and 400 blocks of Forest Oaks Lane
- Determined no need for stop signs on Strawberry
- Approved installation of no parking signs for School for Little People
City Council
Council approved the installation of temporary speed cushions on Any Way Street to be reevaluated three months after installation. The council also approved several equipment purchases and a residential access request on North Dixie Drive, while rejecting an ordinance to allow rabbits in city limits.
- Approved temporary speed cushions on Any Way Street (all present voted aye)
- Approved North Dixie Drive access for a single-family residence with specific stipulations (all present voted aye)
- Rejected ordinance allowing rabbits in city limits (2-4)
- Rejected animal control facility bids and approved rebidding (all present voted aye)
- Approved full and partial closure of Huisache Street from Nov 2022 to April 2023 (all present voted aye)
- Approved $588,000 bid to Sentinel Air Conditioning and Heating for Natatorium dehumidification system (all present voted aye)
- Approved purchase of new ambulance ($235,000) and ambulance remount ($183,000) from Mac Haik Dodge (all present voted aye)
- Approved purchase of two PD Ford Interceptor vehicles for $98,570 (all present voted aye)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission provided feedback to the City Council regarding a request from Gus Oros to develop a 4+ acre tract. The commission also discussed updating the city's tree ordinance to better deter developers from clear-cutting property.
- Approved October 4, 2022 minutes
- Recommended denying access onto Dixie Drive for the Oros property development
- Recommended that the city determine if utility line connections (water, sewer, fire) are required across the Oros property
- Recommended that continuing the Chestnut Street gap is not necessary for the Oros request
- Requested City Attorney draft an updated tree ordinance based on the City of Conroe's fine structure