Lake Jackson public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and appointments. Members will also discuss a building permit fee waiver for Habitat for Humanity and potential changes to the City Charter.

• Contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial for four emergency standby generators not to exceed $1,894,469
• Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $85,000 for chiller and blower replacements
• Proposed ordinance to reduce Sleepy Hollow Subdivision speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph
• Request to waive building permit fees for a Habitat for Humanity home at 503 Gardenia
• Appointment of Herbert Ross and Brent Bowles to the Airport Zoning Board

The council approved a contract up to $1,894,469 for four emergency standby generators tied to a state winter‑storm grant. It also waived building permit fees for a Habitat for Humanity home at 503 Gardenia, and passed the first reading of an ordinance to lower the Sleepy Hollow speed limit to 25 mph. A motion to cancel the Jan 5, 2026 meeting and hold a workshop on Jan 20, 2026 passed 5‑1. Several other items on the consent agenda, including a mutual‑aid agreement and an $85,000 air‑cooler chiller contract, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,894,469 contract for four emergency standby generators (unanimous)
• Waived building permit fees for Habitat for Humanity home at 503 Gardenia (unanimous)
• First reading approved to reduce Sleepy Hollow speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph (unanimous)
• Canceled Jan 5, 2026 council meeting; scheduled Jan 20, 2026 workshop (5‑1)
• Authorized City Manager to execute mutual‑aid agreement with DPS and County Sheriff (unanimous)
• Authorized $85,000 Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls for chiller replacement (unanimous)
• Ratifed contract amendments with CrowderGulf and Thompson Consulting (unanimous)
• Appointed Herbert Ross and Brent Bowles to the Airport Zoning Board (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss adding additional signage at the NASTURTIUM and ASH LANE intersection, installing flashing yellow lights for unprotected left turns at CIRCLE WAY and OAK DRIVE, and raising the speed limit on OYSYTER CREEK DRIVE to 40 mph. Staff will also provide updates on a speed‑limit reduction in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and on traffic‑light camera systems.

• Consider adding additional signage on stop signs at NASTURTIUM and ASH LANE
• Consider implementing flashing yellow lights for unprotected left turns at CIRCLE WAY and OAK DRIVE
• Consider increasing the speed limit on OYSYTER CREEK DRIVE to 40 mph
• Staff update: reducing speed limit in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
• Staff update: traffic‑light camera system status

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will consider several administrative reviews and actions, including a final review of a landscape plan amendment for the Villas at 128 W Plantation Drive. It will also review site and landscape plan amendments for the Brazos Mall Subdivision Block A and Chapelwood United Methodist Church. An update on previously approved projects will be presented.

• Final review and action on landscape plan amendment for the Villas at 128 W Plantation Drive
• Administrative review and action of Brazos Mall Subdivision Block A, Replat No. 1, Old Red Lobster Tract at 104 W Hwy 332
• Administrative review and action of Chapelwood United Methodist Church site plan amendment at 300 Willow Drive
• Administrative review and action of Chapelwood United Methodist Church landscape plan amendment at 300 Willow
• Planner update on approved projects such as Staybridge Suites, Shivam Subdivision/Gas Station, Elite Crossing Development

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the administrative review and final action on the landscape plan amendment for The Villas at Lake Jackson Apartments, 128 W Plantation Drive. The commission also approved the administrative re‑plat of the former Red Lobster tract at 104 W HWY 332 into two commercial lots for Brazos Mall. Additionally, the commission approved the site‑plan amendment for Chapelwood United Methodist Church at 300 Willow Drive, including a parking orientation change, and approved its landscape‑plan amendment pending minor revisions.

• Approved landscape plan amendment for The Villas at Lake Jackson Apartments (all present members voting aye)
• Approved administrative re‑plat of Brazos Mall Subdivision Block A, 104 W HWY 332 (all present members voting aye)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 300 Willow Drive with parking orientation change (all present members voting aye)
• Approved landscape‑plan amendment for Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 300 Willow Drive pending minor revisions (all present members voting aye)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider several items, including a conditional use school request, a charter review recommendation, and a speed‑limit reduction for Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Council members will discuss new noise‑control ordinances and a sound‑amplification permit requirement. The council will also award a $2,134,664 bid to INDI Construction Partners for street rehabilitation and address other routine items.

• Approve Resolution No. 998 for a lease up to $656,582.40 with Professional Turf Products and PNC Bank
• Approve Resolution No. 1001 for a purchase up to $14,000 with Professional Turf Products and PNC Bank
• Approve Resolution No. 1002 for a lease up to $186,702.80 with King Ranch & Turf and PNC Bank
• Authorize contract with Civitas Engineering Group for Lift Station 14 and force main replacement (RFQ No 25-09-1393)
• Award bid to INDI Construction Partners for Willenberg, Balsam, and Sleepy Hollow Street Rehabilitation Bond project, $2,134,664 (not‑to‑exceed $2,454,864)

The council approved the consent agenda, including several lease and purchase resolutions and a contract for the Lift Station 14 project. It voted to send a request to add education as a conditional use in the B‑2 zone to the Planning Commission. The council also approved a motion to lower the speed limit in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision from 30 mph to 25 mph.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, board minutes, resolutions) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 998 lease up to $656,582.40 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 1001 purchase up to $14,000 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 1002 lease up to $186,702.80 – unanimous
• Authorized contract with Civitas Engineering for Lift Station 14 replacement – unanimous
• Approved extension of Task Order 001 with DCMC through June 2026 – unanimous
• Motion to send education conditional‑use request to Planning Commission – unanimous
• Motion to reduce Sleepy Hollow speed limit to 25 mph – unanimous

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will meet on Nov. 18, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. to approve the minutes from the Aug. 19, 2025 meeting and to receive updates on the approved FY 2025 budget and requested items. Board members will hear reports on library programs from the branch librarian, the library director, and city staff. The agenda also includes setting the date for the next meeting and adjourning.

• Approve minutes from Aug. 19, 2025 meeting
• Review updates on the approved FY 2025 budget and requested items
• Report on Lake Jackson library programs (Ginny Koenig)
• Report on county library program (Lisa Loranc)
• Report on city staff updates (Ana Silbas)

The Library Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting “iOS” to ILS. The motion was made by Ms. Hester, seconded by Ms. Birdsong, and all present members voted aye. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (all present ayes)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will convene to approve minutes, review landscaping projects, and discuss ideas for spring and summer events.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Report on landscaping projects
• Festival of Lights and Light Up Lake Jackson
• Discussion of spring/summer events
• Report on areas of responsibility

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission met on November 18, 2025. The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board discussed ideas for spring and summer events and noted the next meeting will be on January 20, 2026, but no other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approvals of minutes and minor resolutions. Council members will discuss adopting policies on utility payment delinquencies and water meter testing, as well as an emergency abatement project at 401 Garland Drive costing up to $24,350. Additional items include a resolution to endorse candidates for the Brazoria County Appraisal District board, a proposed sound‑amplification permit amendment, and authorization of a $238,375 renovation contract for the Recreation Center Natatorium. The meeting will conclude with staff and construction updates and an executive‑session briefing on real‑property matters.

• Approve Ordinance No. 2310 to allow 32 sq ft commercial real‑estate for‑sale and lease signs – second reading.
• Authorize City Manager to contract iAD Architects for police station design, engineering, and construction management services for $356,914 using the 2025 Public Safety Bond.
• Approve Resolution No. 999 to close out the Basin 12 project.
• Discuss and consider adopting a utility payment plan and procedure policy for delinquent bills.
• Discuss and consider adopting a water meter testing policy.

The Lake Jackson City Council approved its consent agenda items, including a $356,914 contract for police‑station design services. It adopted a utility payment plan policy and a water‑meter testing policy, both with unanimous "aye" votes. The council also authorized a $24,350 emergency abatement at 401 Garland Drive to address a stagnant detention pond, and declined to cast any votes for the Brazoria County Appraisal District board candidates.

• Approved consent agenda items (including $356,914 police‑station design contract) – unanimous aye
• Approved utility payment plan and procedure policy for delinquent bills – unanimous aye
• Approved water‑meter testing policy – unanimous aye
• Approved emergency abatement at 401 Garland Drive, not to exceed $24,350 – unanimous aye
• Motion to cast 20 votes for appraisal district candidates failed – no second
• Motion to decline casting any votes for appraisal district candidates passed 4‑1 – approved

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss requests to lower speed limits and add speed humps in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision. The body will also consider a stop sign at the intersection of Azalea and Magnolia.

• Lowering speed limit in Sleepy Hollow subdivision
• Adding speed humps throughout Sleepy Hollow subdivision
• Stop sign at the intersection of Azalea and Magnolia

The commission approved the October 14, 2025 minutes and added a safety‑moment item to future agendas. It voted to recommend that the City Council lower the speed limit in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision from 30 mph to the state‑minimum 25 mph. The board postponed a speed‑hump study, closed the Azalea‑Magnolia stop‑sign request with no action, and directed staff to investigate a malfunctioning traffic light at Oak and Circle Way.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Added safety moments to future meeting agendas
• Recommended City Council lower Sleepy Hollow speed limit to 25 mph (unanimous aye vote)
• Deferred speed‑hump survey; will revisit after speed‑limit change
• Closed Azalea‑Magnolia stop‑sign item with no further action
• Directed investigation of Oak and Circle Way traffic‑light malfunction

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss the new animal control facility. Discussions will focus on policies, procedures, and spay and neutering options.

• Policies and procedures for the new animal control facility
• Budget and staffing for the new animal control facility
• Adoption fees
• Spay and neutering program

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will review a landscape plan amendment for the Villas at 128 W Plantation Drive. It will also discuss a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at the intersection of FM Highway 2004 and North Yaupon Street. The meeting includes an update on a list of projects that planners have previously approved.

• Administrative review and action on landscape plan amendment of the Villas at 128 W Plantation Drive
• Discussion of proposed McDonald’s at FM Highway 2004 and North Yaupon Street
• Update on approved projects: Staybridge Suites, Shivam Subdivision/Gas Station, Elite Crossing Development, Brazos Mall Replat, SPCA addition, Lake Jackson Animal Control Facility, Brazos Creek (formerly The Villas), Hope Fellowship Church, New Hope Church, Rasco Middle School Stacking Lane, Hospitality Health Medical Center, Take 5 Oil Change

The commission approved the administrative review and action on the landscape plan amendment for The Villas at Lake Jackson Apartments at 128 W Plantation Drive. The motion was moved by Mr. Gilbert, seconded by Ms. Aplin, and passed with all present members voting aye. The minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting were also approved as presented. No other formal actions were taken; the proposed McDonald’s project was withdrawn by the developer.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved administrative landscape plan amendment for The Villas at Lake Jackson Apartments (unanimous)

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission will first approve the minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting. It will then prepare a draft report outlining recommended charter changes and rationales to be presented to the City Council on December 1, 2025. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Preparation of draft charter change report for City Council meeting on December 1, 2025
• Adjournment

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will meet on November 3, 2025. On the consent agenda, members will approve the purchase of two police patrol vehicles for up to $160,000 as budgeted from Silsbee Ford through TIPS USA contract #240901. The regular agenda includes a first reading of Ordinance No. 2310 to allow 32‑sq‑ft commercial real‑estate signs, a discussion of utility bill leak‑adjustment policies, and a resolution authorizing a grant application for comprehensive master planning. Routine items such as minutes approval and board minutes acceptance are also on the agenda.

• Approve purchase of two PD patrol vehicles up to $160,000 (contract #240901)
• Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2309 amending Chapter 110 Zoning front setback requirements for pools and accessory structures
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2310 amending Chapter 78 Signs to allow 32 sq ft commercial real‑estate signs
• Discuss adoption of utility policies and procedures for utility bill leak adjustments
• Approve Resolution No. 997 authorizing a grant request to the Texas General Land Office for comprehensive master planning

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, board minutes, a zoning setback amendment, and purchase of two police patrol vehicles. It gave first‑reading approval to Ordinance 2310 allowing 32‑sq‑ft commercial real‑estate signs and adopted utility leak‑adjustment policies. Finally, it authorized the city manager to submit a $300,000 Texas General Land Office grant for a comprehensive master plan.

• Approved City Council minutes (102025) – consent agenda
• Approved board and commission minutes (Traffic 090925, Charter 092325, KLJB 091625) – consent agenda
• Approved amendment to Chapter 110 Zoning front‑setback requirements (Ordinance No. 2309) – consent agenda
• Approved purchase of two police patrol vehicles up to $160,000 – consent agenda
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2310 to allow 32 sq ft commercial real‑estate for‑sale/lease signs
• Adopted utility policies and procedures for bill leak adjustments
• Approved Resolution No. 997 authorizing the City Manager to submit a $300,000 GLO grant for comprehensive master planning

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss items for its final report. The meeting includes discussions with Amy Tasto, Sherri Russell, and Sally Villarreal.

• Discussion of matters for the final report
• Comments with Amy Tasto
• Comments with Sherri Russell and Sally Villarreal

The commission approved the meeting minutes with all present members voting aye. It adopted specific wording changes to sections 3.01.f.3, 5.01, 6.06, and 11.14 of the city charter. The next meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025, and the agenda set to draft the final report for presentation to City Council on December 1, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (all present members voted aye)
• Adopted edit to section 3.01.f.3 – removed extra word “of” in line 1
• Adopted edit to section 5.01 – revised first sentence on municipal elections
• Adopted edit to section 6.06 – revised public hearing language
• Adopted edit to section 11.14 – changed CRC frequency and appointment timeline
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Set agenda to draft final report for City Council presentation on December 1, 2025

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will approve September 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on landscaping projects and several community initiatives, including the Strawberry Jamboree, Shredding with TGB, Festival of Lights, and Crayon Recycling. It will also discuss final draft educational materials and finalize plans for the Fall Sweep Cleanup scheduled for November 15, 2025. Additional agenda items include reports on areas of responsibility, program updates, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on landscaping projects (Bryce Carleton)
• Discuss ongoing projects: Strawberry Jamboree, Shredding with TGB, Festival of Lights, Crayon Recycling
• Discuss final draft educational materials (Lora-Marie Bernard)
• Finalize plans for Fall Sweep Cleanup (Nov 15, 2025)

The commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. The final draft of the educational materials was approved and will be distributed in early November. Plans for the fall sweep cleanup were finalized for November 15, 2025. The next commission meeting was set for November 18, 2025.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved final draft educational materials
• Finalized fall sweep cleanup plan for November 15, 2025
• Set next meeting date for November 18, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider zoning amendments for residential setbacks and commercial real estate signs. The body will also review several service contracts and a request to amend the sex offender ordinance for disabled individuals.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2309 regarding residential pool and accessory structure setbacks
• Contract with iAD Architects for $136,813 for Fire Station project design and management
• Purchase of materials from Turf Materials of Houston not exceeding $140,060 for The Wilderness golf course bunker repair
• Contract extension for PVS DX, Inc. for chlorine and sulfur dioxide not exceeding $600,000
• Contract with Vernor Materials not exceeding $185,500 for staging recycling material

The City Council unanimously approved the FY26 interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for road paving and drainage ditch desilting projects. It also gave a first reading to Ordinance No. 2309 clarifying front‑setback rules for pools and approved a 32 sq ft commercial sign amendment by a 4‑1 vote. Several contract extensions and purchases were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved FY26 Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for road paving and drainage ditch desilting (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2309 to clarify front setback requirements for pools (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 78 signs to allow 32 sq ft commercial for‑sale/lease signs (4‑1)
• Approved one‑year extension to Matula & Matula concrete services contract up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Vernor Materials for recycling material staging up to $185,500 (unanimous)
• Approved CPI rate increase with Seabreeze Landfill of 2.1% for solid waste disposal (unanimous)
• Approved contract with iAD Architects for fire station design services $136,813 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase from Turf Materials for Wilderness golf course bunker repair up to $140,060 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss a proposed stop sign at the intersection of Azalea and Magnolia and consider new striping on HWY 332 in front of the Brazos Mall for left‑turn and U‑turn lanes. The meeting also includes staff updates on parking‑way striping, accident reports, and routine items such as pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, and visitors’ comments.

• Discuss & consider stop sign at intersection of Azalea and Magnolia
• Discuss & consider striping on HWY 332 in front of the Brazos Mall for left turn and U‑turn lanes
• Staff update: striping on parking way (between this way & that way)
• Accident reports presented by Lt. Cromeenes

The commission unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A stop‑sign issue at Azalea and Magnolia was deferred, with the police department asked to observe the intersection and the matter scheduled for next month’s meeting. The commission noted faded striping on Highway 332 in front of Brazos Mall and agreed to contact TxDOT and the state representative to address it. Accident reports showed 60 crashes in September, six fewer than the same month last year.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (all present members voted aye)
• Deferred stop‑sign discussion at Azalea & Magnolia to next meeting
• Requested police observation of Azalea & Magnolia intersection (to be conducted)
• No further action needed on Parking Way striping (issue resolved)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and agree upon Article 11. The body will also discuss language regarding how often the commission is required to meet.

• Discussion and agreement on Article 11
• Discussion of language to set commission meetings between every two and six years

The Charter Review Commission approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting with all present members voting aye. The commission discussed Article 11, noting no changes were needed except a suggested wording revision for section 11.14, but no vote was taken on that suggestion. They scheduled the next meeting for October 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. and then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a preconstruction town meeting on October 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza Rooms of the Doris Williams Civic Center. The meeting will discuss the pavement, utilities, and drainage system reconstruction on Moss St, Chestnut St, Wisteria St, and Palm Lane. No decisions are listed in this agenda.

• Pavement, utilities, and drainage reconstruction on Moss St.
• Pavement, utilities, and drainage reconstruction on Chestnut St.
• Pavement, utilities, and drainage reconstruction on Wisteria St.
• Pavement, utilities, and drainage reconstruction on Palm Lane.

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks & Recreation Board will meet on Oct. 9, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. The board will take action on the TK2 Baseball FY 2025‑26 Community Enhancement Grant application. It will also receive updates from the director on capital improvement projects, restrooms, the recreation center, parks, and the golf course, and will set future meeting dates.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion and action on the TK2 Baseball FY 2025‑26 Community Enhancement Grant application
• Director’s updates on CIP projects, new restrooms, recreation center, parks, and golf course
• Discussion and action on future meeting dates

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the September 11 minutes unanimously. It raised the TK2 Baseball FY 2025‑26 Community Enhancement Grant from $1,800 to $2,500, also unanimously. The board set future meetings for the second Thursday of each month, with the next meeting tentatively on Oct 13 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved September 11 minutes (all members voted aye)
• Increased TK2 Baseball grant to $2,500 (all members voted aye)
• Scheduled regular meetings for the second Thursday of each month (decision)
• Set next meeting tentatively for Oct 13 at 5:30 p.m. (decision)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on setback requirements for pools and accessory structures in residential zones. The meeting also includes a preliminary presentation of a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at FM Highway 2004 and North Yaupon Street for discovery and feedback, and administrative reviews of subdivision replats and a shopping‑center site plan amendment. An update on several approved projects will be provided by the planners.

• Public hearing and possible action on setback requirements for pools and accessory structures in residential zones
• Preliminary presentation of a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at FM Highway 2004 and North Yaupon Street for discovery and feedback
• Administrative review of a replat of Lot 14 and 14A at 14 Bayou Rd (J.E. Groce 5 League Grant, Abstract No. 66; S.F. Austin Five League Grant, Abstract 19)
• Administrative and final review of site and landscape plan amendment for Plantation Village Plaza Shopping Center at This Way & E SH 332

The Planning Commission approved the September 3, 2025 minutes as presented. The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt setback requirements for pools and accessory structures in residential zones, including a definition of “nothing in front of the building line” and an exception for E‑1 zones to allow conditional‑use permits. The commissioners also agreed to limit the proposed McDonald’s restaurant’s operating hours to 5:00 a.m. – midnight.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes as presented
• Recommended city council adopt residential pool and accessory‑structure setback requirements (unanimous aye vote)
• Agreed to condition McDonald’s restaurant to operate 5:00 a.m. – midnight

City Council

The City Council will discuss fire protection services and the Sleepy Hollow road repair project. The body is also deciding on several contracts for municipal services, infrastructure repairs, and software.

• Contract for Wilderness Golf Course Bunker Repairs with RGR Golf Services LLC for $347,386
• Contract for surveying services for 2025 Bond concrete pavement repairs not to exceed $272,157
• Purchase of annual water meters from Aquametrics not exceeding $250,000
• Amendment of General CIP Fund for City Hall foundation repair in the amount of $100,000
• Authorization for Amazon Business purchases through Omnia Partners not exceeding $150,000

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including several budgeted contracts and policy updates. Council members voted to authorize the City Manager to sign a formal agreement with the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, adding a five‑business‑day reporting deadline. A $347,386 contract was awarded to RGR Golf Services LLC for wilderness golf course bunker repairs by a 4‑1 vote. The council also declined to nominate candidates for the Brazoria County Appraisal Board and voted for Sally Branson as the TML Region 14 Director.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign volunteer fire department agreement with 5‑day reporting amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded $347,386 contract to RGR Golf Services LLC for wilderness golf course bunker repairs (4‑1)
• Declined nominations for Brazoria County Appraisal Board (unanimous)
• Voted for Sally Branson as TML Region 14 Director (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute municipal court prosecutor contract up to $47,800 (unanimous)

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission will meet on September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. The commission will approve the August 26 minutes, review Sections 7 and 8, and discuss and seek agreement on Articles 9 and 10 of the charter. It will also confirm the next meeting date, set that agenda, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes – August 26, 2025
• Review Sections 7 & 8 of the charter
• Discussion and agreement on Articles 9 & 10
• Confirm next meeting date and set agenda
• Adjournment

The commission unanimously approved the September 23 minutes after a motion by Bill Yenne and a second by Eric Henderson. Members scheduled the next meeting for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall and placed discussion of Article 11 on the agenda. They also agreed to consider language on meeting frequency (no more than every two years, no less than every six years) and noted that Amy Tasto will meet with the commission on October 28.

• Approved September 23 minutes (motion by Yenne, seconded by Henderson, unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
• Added discussion of Article 11 to the next meeting agenda
• Planned to discuss meeting‑frequency language (≤2 years, ≥6 years) at next meeting
• Noted Amy Tasto will meet with the charter commission on Oct 28

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to approve August minutes, distribute its handbook, and receive reports on landscaping projects and the downtown litter program. The commission will finalize approval of educational materials and discuss several fall programs, including a Strawberry Jamboree, a shredding event with Texas Gulf Bank, a downtown cleanup, and a Festival of Lights. The meeting will also set the date for the next commission gathering.

• Strawberry Jamboree – scheduled for 9/27/2025
• Shredding event with Texas Gulf Bank – scheduled for 10/11/2025
• KLJB Fall Sweep Downtown Cleanup – scheduled for 11/15/2025
• Festival of Lights and Light Up Lake Jackson – scheduled for 11/22/2025
• Finalize approval of educational materials

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission met on September 16, 2025 and approved the August 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board discussed upcoming fall events, completed landscaping work, and plans for the downtown litter program. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including fee revisions for water, sewer, garbage and dumpster services, a new ordinance restricting certain massage establishments, and a resolution to adjust the General Fund Capital Improvement Program budget by $242,181. On the regular agenda, the council will vote on an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for debris removal from Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou, and discuss directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute new opioid settlement payments. Staff and construction project updates will also be presented.

• Approve Ordinance No. 2307 revising fees for water, sewer, garbage, and dumpster services – second reading.
• Approve Ordinance No. 2308 amending Chapter 50 Health and Sanitation to prohibit certain massage establishments – second reading.
• Approve Resolution No. 992 to amend the General Fund CIP budget by $242,181 to set back the entrance of the course.
• Approve an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for debris removal from Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou.
• Discuss directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute all new opioid settlements, including the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement.

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and several ordinances. It adopted an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to fund debris removal from Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou, with the city contributing $201,000. The council also authorized the mayor and city manager to sign all new opioid settlements and set the strategic planning session for February 23.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Accepted board and commission minutes (Planners, Charter, Traffic, Parks)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2307 revising water, sewer, garbage, and dumpster fees (second reading)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2308 restricting massage establishments with certain criminal histories (second reading)
• Approved Resolution No. 992 amending General Fund CIP budget by $242,181
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for debris removal from Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou (city share $201,000)
• Approved directive for mayor and city manager to execute all new opioid settlements, including secondary manufacturers settlement
• Set strategic planning session date for February 23

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks & Recreation Board will meet on September 11, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, and distribution of the board handbook. The board will discuss and take action on the Junior Service League of Brazosport FY 2025‑26 Community Enhancement Grant application. The director will provide updates on Hurricane Beryl repairs, new playgrounds and restrooms, the recreation center, parks, and the golf course, and the board will set future meeting dates.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion and action on the Junior Service League of Brazosport FY 2025‑26 Community Enhancement Grant application
• Director’s update on Hurricane Beryl repairs, new playgrounds/restrooms, recreation center, parks, and golf course
• Discussion and action on future meeting dates

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the June 17 board minutes. It also approved the Junior Service League of Brazosport FY 25/26 Community Enhancement grant application to install a new swing set, including an ADA‑accessible swing. The board confirmed that regular meetings will continue on the second Thursday of each month, with the next meeting tentatively set for October 9.

• Approved June 17 Parks Board minutes (all present voted aye)
• Approved Junior Service League of Brazosport FY 25/26 Community Enhancement grant application (all present voted aye)
• Confirmed regular meeting schedule for second Thursday each month, next meeting Oct 9 (no vote recorded)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will meet on September 9, 2025. Commissioners will discuss and consider installing a stop sign at the intersection of Azalea and Magnolia, and adding left‑turn and U‑turn lane striping on Highway 332 in front of Brazos Mall. Staff will provide updates on stacking lanes at Rasco Middle School and on plans for the Grapevine turn at the Oak Drive intersection near HEB. The agenda also includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, a new member swearing‑in, and approval of minutes.

• Discuss & consider stop sign at Azalea and Magnolia intersection
• Discuss & consider striping on HWY 332 in front of Brazos Mall for left‑turn and U‑turn lanes
• Staff update on stacking lanes at Rasco Middle School
• Staff update on plans for Grapevine turn at Oak Drive intersection (HEB/Oak Drive)

The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes with all present members voting aye. A motion to defer discussion of a stop sign at Azalea and Magnolia was passed, also with all present members voting aye. A second motion to defer discussion of striping on HWY 332 in front of Brazos Mall was similarly passed with all present members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Deferred stop sign at Azalea & Magnolia discussion (all aye)
• Deferred HWY 332 striping discussion (all aye)

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission will meet on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes approving the August 26, 2025 minutes, discussing and reaching agreement on Charter Articles 7 and 8, and setting the date and agenda for the next meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and agree on Charter Articles 7 and 8
• Confirm the next meeting date and set its agenda
• Adjourn the meeting

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 minutes with all present members voting aye. They reviewed Articles 7 and 8 and reported no changes or questions. The next meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• No changes to Articles 7 and 8 (review completed)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will take final action on replats, site plans, and landscape plans for properties on W SH 332 and Grapevine Turn. The body will also receive updates on several approved projects, including the SPCA addition and Lake Jackson Animal Control facility.

• Final review and action of replat for 125 W SH 332 (Plantation Village Subdivision)
• Final review and action of site and landscape plan amendments for 125 W SH 332
• Administrative review and action of site and landscape plans for Take 5 Oil Change at 129 W SH 332
• Final review and action of site and landscape plans for Hospitality ER at 216 Grapevine Turn
• Updates on approved projects including Staybridge Suites, Elite Crossing Development, and Brazos Mall Replat

The commission unanimously approved the replat of Lot 1A at 125 W SH 332, separating it from Lot 1C. It also approved the alternate site‑plan amendment and alternate landscape‑plan amendment for Lot 1A, and the final site‑plan and landscape‑plan for Lot 1C (Take 5 Oil Change) at 129 W SH 332. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved replat of Lot 1A, 125 W SH 332 (all present members aye)
• Approved alternate site‑plan amendment for Lot 1A, 125 W SH 332 (all present members aye)
• Approved alternate landscape‑plan amendment for Lot 1A, 125 W SH 332 (all present members aye)
• Approved final site‑plan for Lot 1C (Take 5 Oil Change), 129 W SH 332 (all present members aye)
• Approved landscape‑plan for Lot 1C (Take 5 Oil Change), 129 W SH 332 (all present members aye)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to utility fees and new restrictions for massage establishment operators. The body is also considering several contracts and lease agreements for city facilities and equipment.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2307 revising water, sewer, garbage, and dumpster fees
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2308 regarding massage establishment operator requirements
• Contract for Wilderness Golf Course Bunker Repairs to RGR Golf Services LLC for $347,386.00
• Lease agreement for Toro GroundMaster 360 not to exceed annual payment of $215,292
• FY 2025-2026 KemperSports fixed management fees for Wilderness Golf Course up to $118,560

The council approved items 1‑3 and 5‑8 of the consent agenda, including the approval of Resolution No. 991, the selection of iAD and PGAL for the 2025 Public Safety Facilities bond design, the nomination of Jose Sanchez to the Texas Health Benefits Board, and the FY 2025‑2026 KemperSports management fee for the Wilderness Golf Course. The council also awarded a one‑year contract extension to Midtex Oil for unleaded fuel, diesel and oil. The proposed $347,386.00 contract for Wilderness Golf Course bunker repairs was pulled for further discussion and no decision was made on it.

• Approved minutes (Item 1) – approved
• Approved Resolution No. 991 supporting Brazosport Industrial District contract – approved
• Approved selection of iAD and PGAL for 2025 Public Safety Facilities bond design – approved
• Approved nomination of Jose Sanchez to Texas Health Benefits Board – approved
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 KemperSports fixed management fees for Wilderness Golf Course (up to $118,560) – approved
• Awarded one‑year contract extension to Midtex Oil for fuel supplies – awarded
• Pulled the $347,386.00 contract for Wilderness Golf Course bunker repairs for further discussion – no decision
• No vote tallies were recorded; motion passed with all members present voting “aye”

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission will convene to review sections of the city charter and discuss Articles 5 and 6. The meeting will include comments from Council Member Vinay Singhania and City Attorney Sherri Russell.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
• Discussion and comments with Council Member Vinay Singhania
• Discussion and comments with City Attorney Sherri Russell
• Review of Sections 1-4 for members absent from previous meeting
• Discussion and agreement on Articles 5 & 6

The Charter Review Commission approved the August 26 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members discussed several charter language proposals, but no changes were adopted. The commission scheduled its next meeting for September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved August 26 minutes (motion by Yenne, seconded by Henderson, unanimous aye)
• Scheduled next CRC meeting for September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will meet on August 19, 2025, to discuss and vote on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from February 18, 2025, reports from staff, and setting the next meeting date.

• FY 2025-2026 budget approval
• Approval of February 18, 2025 minutes
• Set next meeting date: November 18, 2025

The board unanimously approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the fiscal year 2025‑2026 library budget, noting slight increases in social security, retirement, and HVAC costs, and a decrease in the property line item. The new fiscal year begins October 1, 2025, and the next board meeting was set for November 18, 2025.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (all present members aye)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 library budget (all present members aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 18, 2025

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The commission will discuss ongoing beautification projects and take action on scheduling fall programs. The meeting includes reports on landscaping and educational outreach materials.

• Action on Strawberry Jamboree (September 27, 2025)
• Action on Shredding Day with Texas Gulf Bank (October 11, 2025)
• Action on Festival of Lights (November 22, 2025)
• Discussion of downtown trash cans and cigarette receptacles
• Discussion of crayon recycling with the Lake Jackson Library

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. Members were assigned specific area‑responsibility numbers. Dates were set for the Strawberry Jamboree, Shredding Day, Fall Clean‑Up, and Festival of Lights. The next commission meeting was scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Assigned area‑responsibility numbers to each commission member
• Scheduled Strawberry Jamboree for September 27
• Scheduled Shredding Day for October 11 at the Recreation Center
• Scheduled Fall Clean‑Up for November 15 downtown
• Scheduled Festival of Lights for November 22
• Set next meeting date for September 16, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to consider the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.394840. The body will also consider a contract for road and utility reconstruction and updates to purchasing policies.

• Contract for reconstruction of pavement, utilities, and drainage on Moss, Chestnut, Wisteria, and Palm Lane with HTI Construction for $9,875,449
• Proposed property tax rate of $0.394840, which would increase taxes above the no-new-revenue rate by 17.66%
• Amendment to purchasing policy raising the competitive bidding threshold from $50,000 to $100,000
• Contract for traffic pavement markings with Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. not to exceed $160,000
• Contract for Pavement Joint Sealant with Jet Set II not to exceed $120,000

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an interlocal road‑bridge agreement and updates to purchasing policy. Resolution No. 990 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget was passed. The council ratified a 12.92% property‑tax increase and adopted the new tax rate of $0.378911. All motions were carried with all present members voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑7 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for road and bridge maintenance (unanimous)
• Amended purchasing policy threshold to $100,000 per Senate Bill 1173 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2305 changing subdivision plan submittal date to the 10th (unanimous)
• Awarded $160,000 traffic pavement markings contract to Stripes & Stops Co. (unanimous)
• Awarded $120,000 pavement joint sealant contract to Jet Set II (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 annual budget (Resolution No. 990) (unanimous)
• Ratified 12.92% property‑tax increase and adopted tax rate $0.378911 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will meet on August 12, 2025, to swear in a new member, review minutes, and discuss two infrastructure items: new stacking lanes near Rasco Middle School and crosswalk improvements at First Presbyterian Church. The meeting also includes visitor comments, staff updates, and accident reports.

• New stacking lanes for Rasco Middle School – Ty Morrow
• Crosswalk improvements at First Presbyterian Church, 102 Yaupon Street – Pastor Trafford

The commission approved a temporary roadway closure in front of Rasco Middle School from 7:30‑8:00 a.m. and 3:45‑4:15 p.m. to improve student drop‑off and pick‑up safety. They also approved marking the existing crosswalk at the intersection of Yaupon Street and the First Presbyterian Church entrance to improve visibility. The July 8, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. James Durand declined his appointment, and the commission will refer the vacancy back to the city council.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved temporary lane closure at Rasco Middle School for specified times (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved marking the crosswalk at First Presbyterian Church intersection on Yaupon Street (unanimous aye vote)
• James Durand declined appointment; commission will refer vacancy to council (no vote)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission of Lake Jackson will meet to review and discuss proposed changes to the city charter, focusing on Articles 1 through 4. The meeting includes discussions with the City Manager and City Attorney, approval of previous minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and agreement on Articles 1 & 2
• Discussion and agreement on Articles 3 & 4
• Discussion and comments with Modesto Mundo, City Manager
• Discussion and comments with Sherri Russell, City Attorney
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 minutes by unanimous "aye" vote. It decided to postpone discussion of suggested changes until the full commission is present. The next meeting was set for August 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with a draft agenda outlined.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (all present members voted "aye")
• Postponed discussion of Lindenschmidt's suggested changes until full commission present
• Scheduled next meeting for August 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Set draft agenda items for next meeting (invite Sherri, Councilmember Singhania, review items 1‑4 and Articles 5‑6)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct administrative reviews of site plans, landscape plans, and a replat for properties in the Plantation Village subdivision and at 216 Grapevine Turn. The body will also receive updates on various approved projects from planners.

• Site and landscape plan amendments for 125 W SH 332
• Site and landscape plans for Take 5 Oil Change at 129 W SH 332
• Replat of Lot 1A, Block No. 1 of the Replat of the Plantation Village Section No. 12 Subdivision
• Site and landscape plans for Hospitality ER at 216 Grapevine Turn
• Updates on projects including Staybridge Suites, SPCA addition, and Rasco Middle School stacking lane

The commission voted to approve the administrative review of the alternate site plan amendment that separates Lot 1A and creates Lot 1C at 125 W SH 332. It also approved the alternate landscape plan amendment for Lot 1A with a stipulation to update frontage screening, the site and landscape plan reviews for Lot 1C (Take 5 Oil Change), and the replat of Lot 1A, Block No. 1. All motions passed.

• Approved administrative review of alternate site plan amendment for Lot 1A (125 W SH 332) – all present members voted “aye”
• Approved administrative review of alternate landscape plan amendment for Lot 1A with frontage‑screening update – Bjune, Sanders, Gilbert voted “aye”, Sargent voted “nay”
• Approved administrative review of site plan for Lot 1C (Take 5 Oil Change, 129 W SH 332) – all present members voted “aye”
• Approved administrative review of landscape plan for Lot 1C (129 W SH 332) – all present members voted “aye”
• Approved administrative review of replat of Lot 1A, Block No. 1 – all present members voted “aye"
• Approved minutes of the July 1 2025 meeting – approved as presented

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed FY 25-26 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.394840 per $100. The body will also consider changes to competitive bidding thresholds and plat submittal dates.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.394840 / $100 for FY 25-26
• Proposal to raise competitive bidding threshold from $50,000 to $100,000
• Selection of Baker & Lawson, Dunaway, and Parra & Co. for 2025 Bond Spot Repairs
• Proposed ordinance to change plat and site plan submittal dates from the 15th to the 10th
• Public hearing for FY 25-26 budget and tax rate scheduled for August 18, 2025

The council approved the selection of Baker & Lawson, Dunaway, and Parra & Co. to design the 2025 bond‑spot concrete pavement panel repairs and authorized the city manager to negotiate three separate contracts. It also directed staff to raise the competitive‑bidding threshold to $100,000 and approved the first reading of an ordinance moving the plat and site‑plan submittal deadline from the 15th to the 10th of each month. A public hearing was scheduled for August 18 to consider the FY 25‑26 budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.394840 per $100 valuation.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, charter, museum) – unanimous aye
• Directed staff to update policy raising competitive‑bidding threshold to $100,000
• Approved first reading of ordinance changing plat/submittal deadline to the 10th – unanimous aye
• Approved selection of three engineering firms for $8 M concrete repairs and authorized City Manager to negotiate contracts – unanimous aye
• Called for public hearing on FY 25‑26 budget and proposed tax rate of $0.394840/$100 on Aug 18 – unanimous aye
• Approved meeting minutes – unanimous aye

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to review a previous report and discuss specific articles of the city charter. The body aims to reach agreements on the form of government, boundaries, and city powers.

• Agreement on Article 1: Form of Government & Boundaries
• Agreement on Article 2: Powers of the City
• Discussion with Mayor Gerald Roznovsky
• Discussion with City Manager Modesto Mundo

The commission approved the July 22 meeting minutes with all members voting aye. No changes were recommended to the charter preamble. The next meeting was scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Approved meeting minutes (all present members voted aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Museum Board

The Museum Board will review the FY 2025-2026 budget for submission to the City Council. The board will also receive updates regarding the Lake Jackson Historical Museum.

• Review of FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Lake Jackson Historical Museum Updates
• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes

The board approved the revised June 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It adopted the museum’s 2025‑2026 budget, noting a $7,850 overall decrease with specific line‑item changes, and agreed to forward it to the City Council for inclusion in the city’s fiscal year budget. The board also reported that all three museum sites are reopened and on track to meet a visitation goal of 7,000 this year.

• Approved June 11, 2024 minutes (all present members voted aye)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 museum budget and will submit to City Council (all present members voted aye)

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing two series of 2025 bonds for limited tax and waterworks/sewer system revenue. The body is also considering a property sale to TXDOT for highway expansion and a contract with Next Level.

• Sale of 1.1043 acres at Wilderness Golf Course frontage to TXDOT for HWY 332 expansion for $241,461
• Contract with Next Level not to exceed $177,840
• Ordinance No. 2302 to remove school traffic restrictions near Elisabet Ney Elementary School
• Ordinance No. 2303 for City of Lake Jackson, Texas Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025
• Ordinance No. 2304 for City of Lake Jackson, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including a contract with Next Level up to $177,840 and the sale of 1.1043 acres to TXDOT for $241,461. It also approved Ordinance No. 2302 to remove school traffic restrictions near Elisabet Ney Elementary. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance of limited tax bonds (Series 2025) and waterworks and sewer revenue bonds (Series 2025). All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and board minutes) (all present aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2302 to remove school traffic restrictions near Elisabet Ney Elementary (second reading) (all present aye)
• Authorized City Manager to contract with Next Level up to $177,840 (all present aye)
• Authorized sale of 1.1043 acres to TXDOT for $241,461 (all present aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2303 authorizing issuance of limited tax bonds, Series 2025 (all present aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2304 authorizing issuance of waterworks and sewer revenue bonds, Series 2025 (all present aye)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop session to discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget. The session includes reviews of the General Fund, Utility Fund, and various capital and bond projects.

• Long-term financial forecast
• Pay plan discussion
• Utility and sanitation rates
• General and utility capital projects
• General and utility bond projects

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The commission will swear in new members and reorganize the board. Members will discuss upcoming activities and take action on the purchase of tablets for commission use.

• Purchase of tablets for use by KLJB
• Brazos Mall Back to School Event on 8/2/2025
• Strawberry Jamboree on 9/27/2025
• Partnership opportunities with Brazoria County Master Gardeners
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved a motion to purchase tablets for use by the commission. No other decisions were recorded; the board discussed upcoming events and partnership opportunities.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tablets for KLJB (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss traffic control measures for Any Way Street. The body will also swear in new members and review accident reports.

• Traffic control measures for Any Way Street
• Swearing in of new members
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes

The commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes with all present members voting aye. Commissioners reviewed traffic speed data for Any Way Street and agreed the speeds were not overly concerning given existing speed humps. Staff updates were given on school zone signage changes, road marking repairs, and a functioning traffic light at Circle Way and Oak Drive. No further actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• No formal actions taken on Any Way Street speed concerns

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to swear in members and select leadership. The body will discuss its role, the requirements for its final report to the City Council, and a timeline for future meetings.

• Swearing in of commission members
• Selection of Chair and Secretary
• Discussion of final report elements for City Council
• Establishment of future meeting timeline

The Charter Review Commission appointed Will Brooks as chair, with all present members voting aye. Drew Davenport was selected as secretary. The commission agreed on a regular meeting schedule of the second and fourth Tuesdays each month (first and third Tuesdays in November) and set the next meeting for July 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Appointed Will Brooks as chair (all present members voted aye)
• Selected Drew Davenport as secretary
• Adopted regular meeting schedule: second and fourth Tuesdays, except first and third Tuesdays in November
• Set next meeting date: July 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will discuss a proposed right-of-way purchase from TXDOT and the submission of the FY 25-26 budget. The body will also consider changes to school traffic restrictions and health benefit options.

• TXDOT offer to purchase 1.1043 acres of right-of-way and improvements at Wilderness Golf Course frontage for $241,461
• Contract with Construction Master for Garland Park and Jasmine Park restrooms not to exceed $205,576
• Emergency well-casing repair and pump overhaul for Well #17 with Felder Water Well & Pump Services, LLC for $74,300
• Proposed ordinance to remove school traffic restrictions near Elisabet Ney Elementary School
• Submission of the proposed budget for FY 25-26

The council approved opting out of the county health clinic and enrolling in the Texas Health Benefits Next Level Prime option, effective October 1, 2025. It also approved a $241,461 purchase of a right‑of‑way from TxDOT, appointed James Durand to the Traffic Commission, and adopted a non‑profit rate for the Webb‑Schmitt baseball field. All consent‑agenda items, including a $74,300 emergency well repair and a $205,576 park restroom contract, were approved.

• Consent agenda items (minutes, board minutes, emergency well repair $74,300, park restroom contract up to $205,576) approved (all present voted aye)
• Opted out of county health clinic and enrolled in Texas Health Benefits Next Level Prime (all present voted aye)
• TxDOT right‑of‑way purchase for $241,461 approved (all present voted aye)
• James Durand appointed to Traffic Commission (all present voted aye)
• Non‑profit rate for Webb‑Schmitt baseball field approved (all present voted aye)
• First reading of ordinance removing school traffic restrictions near Elizabet Ney Elementary approved (all present voted aye)
• Approval of emergency well‑casing repair for Well #17 at $74,300 (consent agenda) approved (all present voted aye)
• Authorization for park restroom construction contract up to $205,576 approved (consent agenda) (all present voted aye)

Development Corporation

The body will hold a public hearing and take action on several projects funded by the half-cent sales tax for FY 25-26. The proposed spending totals $1,905,000 for various facility repairs and planning.

• Recreation Center Locker Room Renovations: $750,000
• Increase Generator Grant Match: $350,000
• Natatorium Repairs & Renovations: $350,000
• Wilderness Golf Course Repairs & Renovations: $195,000
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan: $125,000

The Development Corporation approved the June 25, 2025 minutes. A public hearing was held on a $750,000 recreation center locker‑room renovation. The board then approved all seven listed projects, totaling $1,905,000, for recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Facility Repairs – $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Master Plan – $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Center Locker Room Renovations – $750,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Increase Generator Grant Match – $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Natatorium Repairs & Renovations – $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Center Misc. Repairs – $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Wilderness Golf Course Repairs & Renovations – $195,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and make a recommendation regarding a rezoning request. The commission will also reorganize the board and approve previous minutes.

• Request to rezone part of the Second Baptist Church at 201 Garland Drive from B-1 to Residential R-2

The commission voted to renominate Locke Sanders as chair, with all present members voting aye. Sanders then appointed Harry Sargent as vice‑chair and Jeff Gilbert as secretary. The June 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as presented. A request to rezone part of the Second Baptist Church property was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Renominated Locke Sanders as chair (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Harry Sargent as vice‑chair
• Appointed Jeff Gilbert as secretary
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes as presented
• Discussed rezoning of 201 Garland Drive; no action taken

Development Corporation

The body will hold a public hearing to consider several projects for the FY 25-26 half-cent sales tax fund. The proposed projects focus on repairs and renovations for city recreation and civic facilities.

• Recreation Center Locker Room Renovations: $750,000
• Natatorium Repairs & Renovations: $350,000
• Increase Generator Grant Match: $350,000
• Wilderness Golf Course Repairs & Renovations: $195,000
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan: $125,000

The board voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 27, 2025 as presented. A public hearing was held to consider several parks and recreation projects for the FY 25‑26 half‑cent sales tax fund, including facility repairs, a master plan, locker‑room renovations, and other upgrades. No votes or approvals were recorded for those projects during this meeting.

• Approved the March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss funding and facility use. The board will consider a community enhancement grant and a rental fee discount for a non-profit organization.

• Lake Jackson Soccer Association Community Enhancement Grant FY 2024-25
• Rental fee discount for Webb-Schmitt Practice Field for TK2 Baseball
• Update on Hurricane Beryl repairs
• Updates on new playgrounds and restrooms

The board reorganized its leadership, approving Nicole Larson as President, David Altizer as Vice President, and Debra Perry as Secretary. It approved the April 10 minutes, a $5,000 grant for the Lake Jackson Soccer Association, and a 25% rental discount for TK2 baseball. The FY 25/26 Parks Fund Budget, including $250,000 for Dunbar Park Playground, was also approved. Future meetings will continue on the second Thursday of each month, with the next set for July 10.

• Nicole Larson elected President (all members aye)
• David Altizer elected Vice President (all members aye)
• Debra Perry elected Secretary (all members aye)
• April 10 Parks Board minutes approved (all members aye)
• $5,000 Community Enhancement Grant for Lake Jackson Soccer Association approved (all members aye)
• 25% rental discount for TK2 baseball organization approved and sent to City Council (all members aye)
• FY 25/26 Parks Fund Budget approved (all members aye)
• Meeting schedule set for second Thursday each month; next meeting July 10 (all members aye)

City Council

The City Council will review several contracts for city facilities and discuss the removal of school zone signage. The body is also considering appointments to the BWA and Gulf Coast Transit District.

• Contract with SDB Contracting Services for police department remodeling not exceeding $115,000
• Repairs to police department/municipal court chiller not exceeding $60,000 with DAC, Inc.
• Task order for DCMC to coordinate TDEM generator grant not exceeding $97,240
• Discussion on removing all school zone signage around Elizabet Ney School
• Resolution No. 989 designating representatives to the Gulf Coast Transit District

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a $60,000 police chiller repair and a $97,240 grant coordination task order. Tom Norman was appointed as the city’s representative to the Brazosport Water Authority. The city manager was authorized to execute a contract up to $115,000 to remodel part of the police department. The council also approved Resolution No. 989 designating representatives to the Gulf Coast Transit District.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes approval, board minutes acceptance, $60,000 police chiller repair, $97,240 grant task order) – unanimous aye vote
• Appointed Tom Norman as Lake Jackson representative to the Brazosport Water Authority – unanimous aye vote
• Authorized city manager to execute contract with SCG Contracting Services for police department remodel up to $115,000 – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Resolution No. 989 designating Mayor Roznovsky as representative, Councilmember Seth as alternate, and Mayor Mundo as proxy to Gulf Coast Transit District – unanimous aye vote

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss traffic control measures for the Oyster Creek Drive hike and bike trail and Oak Street. The body will also consider shortening a school zone on Yaupon Street.

• Traffic control measures for Oyster Creek Drive hike and bike trail
• Traffic control measures for Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive
• Shortening the school zone on Yaupon Street from Oyster Creek Drive to SH332 E
• Swearing in new members and board reorganization
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes

The Traffic Commission renamed Shannon Biar as chair and appointed Michael Cloeter as vice‑chair and Jessica Rogers as secretary. The April 8, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. The commission deferred the proposed shortening of the Yaupon Street school zone until the City Council provides further direction. Staff were asked to investigate Oak Street traffic‑data analysis and the commission concluded existing bike‑lane signage is sufficient, taking no motion to add more signs.

• Renominated Shannon Biar as chair (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Michael Cloeter as vice‑chair and Jessica Rogers as secretary
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Deferred Yaupon Street school‑zone shortening pending City Council action
• Requested staff investigate Oak Street traffic‑data analysis
• Concluded existing bike‑lane signage is sufficient; no additional signage motion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct final reviews and take action on several land-use amendments. These include replats and site plan changes for Parkway Plaza and a Take 5 Oil Change location.

• Replat of Parkway Plaza Subdivision in Plantation Village Subdivision, Section 4
• Parkway Plaza alternate site plan amendment
• Parkway Plaza landscape plan amendment
• Alternate site plan amendment for Take 5 Oil Change at 129 W SH 332
• Alternate landscape plan amendment for Take 5 Oil Change at 129 W SH 332

The commission approved the administrative and final review of a replat for the Parkway Plaza subdivision, along with alternate site‑plan and landscape‑plan amendments for Parkway Plaza. It also approved an alternate site‑plan amendment and a corresponding landscape‑plan amendment to allow a Take 5 oil‑change lease in the Plantation Village subdivision. All motions passed, with one member voting nay on the landscape amendment but the motion still carried. The meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved administrative and final review of Parkway Plaza replat (all aye)
• Approved alternate site‑plan amendment for Parkway Plaza (all aye)
• Approved landscape‑plan amendment for Parkway Plaza (all aye)
• Approved alternate site‑plan amendment for Take 5 lease in Plantation Village (all aye)
• Approved alternate landscape‑plan amendment for Take 5 lease (aye by five, nay by one, motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a grant application for a shared use path and a zoning change to allow hospitals in the Oak Woods PUD. Members will also discuss police department remodeling and capital improvement projects for general and utility funds.

• Resolution No. 988 for a $2,390,500 TxDOT grant for the Lake Road Share Use Path with a $478,100 local match
• Ordinance No. 2299 to add hospitals as permitted use to the Oak Woods PUD
• Change Orders 1 and 2 totaling $358,641.03 for Headworks Project 22-06-1173
• Purchase of water meters and accessories from Aqua Metric for 125,000
• Discussion on remodeling a portion of the Police Department building for lease space

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 988, authorizing the City Manager to submit a $2,390,500 grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation with a 20% local match of $478,100. The Oak Woods PUD ordinance was amended to permit a single hospital in the development. All consent‑agenda items, including the purchase of $125,000 in water meters, were approved. Reappointments and new appointments to several boards and commissions were also confirmed.

• Approved Resolution No. 988 to pursue $2,390,500 grant (all present members voting “aye”)
• Amended Oak Woods PUD ordinance to add one hospital (all present members voting “aye”)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes and $125,000 water‑meter purchase (all present members voting “aye”)
• Reappointed members to Planning, Traffic, LJDC, ZBA, Parks & Rec, KLJB, Library, and HOT committees (all present members voting “aye”)
• Appointed new members to Traffic Commission, Parks & Rec, KLJB, Charter Review, and DSDB (all present members voting “aye")
• Designated council liaison appointments for various boards and commissions (no vote recorded, announced by mayor)
• Approved Change Orders 1 and 2 for Headworks Project, totaling $358,641.03 (all present members voting “aye")

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to finalize its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also consider actions regarding a hike and bike trail support letter, tablet purchases, and community materials.

• Finalization of FY 2025-2026 budget
• Action on letter of support for hike and bike trail
• Action on purchase of tablets for KLJB
• Action on educational and community materials
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will meet to discuss and consider approving the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also receive reports on library programs and city staff updates.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports on Lake Jackson and County programs

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths to newly elected members and consider several high-cost infrastructure projects. Decisions include a major drainage repair and the acceptance of a multi-million dollar FEMA grant for a city building generator.

• Contract for Shy Pond Drainage Pipe Repair Project for $1,578,672.64 (not to exceed $1,800,000)
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for City Building Generator totaling $2,910,139.11
• Emergency contract for culvert bridge failure at Any Way Street not exceeding $200,000
• Ordinance No. 2301 regarding free-roaming cats and nuisance animal regulations
• Budget transfers totaling $3,100,000 between Utility, General Operating, and General funds

The Lake Jackson City Council unanimously approved a $2,910,139.11 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant with a $1,292,460.50 local match. It also adopted budget transfers totaling $3.1 M, authorized an emergency culvert bridge contract up to $200,000, and extended a disaster‑debris removal contract with Ceres Environmental. Additional actions included adopting new animal‑code regulations, setting regular meeting times, approving 2025 road‑closure schedules, and appointing Councilmember Rhonda Seth as Mayor Pro Tem for one year.

• Approved $2,910,139.11 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $3.1 M budget transfers (Utility Fund $1.5 M, General Operating $1.5 M, General Fund $100 k) (unanimous)
• Approved emergency culvert bridge reconstruction contract not exceeding $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year contract extension with Ceres Environmental for debris removal, CPI cap 2.4% (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2301 amending animal code regulations (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved 2025 road‑closure schedule for multiple events on Circle Way (unanimous)
• Approved regular council meeting times: 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, with holiday Tuesday exceptions (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Rhonda Seth as Mayor Pro Tem for one year (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss and consider traffic control measures for Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive, and consider shortening the school zone on Yaupon Street from Oyster Creek Drive to SH332 E. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, visitor comments, staff updates, and review of accident reports. No final decisions are guaranteed; items are for discussion and consideration.

• Discuss traffic control measures for Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive
• Consider shortening the school zone on Yaupon Street from Oyster Creek Drive to SH332 E
• Review accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Visitors' comments and staff updates

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the administrative and final review of the site plan amendment for Rasco Middle School at 92 Lake Road, adding a double‑stacking lane to improve traffic flow. The commission also approved the alternate landscape plan amendment for the school, replacing removed trees with new plantings. Additionally, the commission approved the plat amendment that combines Lot 13 and Lot 14 into Lot 14A in the Shywood Subdivision at 535 and 537 That Way.

• Approved Rasco Middle School site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Rasco Middle School alternate landscape plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment combining Lot 13 and Lot 14 into Lot 14A, Shywood Subdivision (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special session to approve resolutions and ordinances that declare the official results of the May 3, 2025, general election (for council positions) and the bond election. These are procedural steps to formalize election outcomes.

• Approve Resolution No. 25-985 declaring results of the May 3, 2025, General Election for Council Positions One, Three, and Five.
• Approve Ordinance No. 25-2300 declaring results of the May 3, 2025, Bond Election – first and final reading.

The council approved Resolution No. 25-985, which declares the May 3, 2025 election results for council positions 1, 3 and 5. It also approved Ordinance No. 25-2300, recording the bond election results: Proposition A ($6 M for police and fire facilities) passed 1,270‑839, Proposition B ($8 M for street improvements) passed 1,519‑597, and Proposition C ($4 M for drainage) passed 1,496‑609. The council suspended the two‑reading rule to adopt the ordinance, with both votes “aye.”

• Approved Resolution No. 25-985 declaring council election results (aye)
• Approved suspension of two‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 25-2300 (aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-2300 declaring bond election results (aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider and take action on a plat amendment combining two lots into one at Shywood Subdivision, as well as a site plan amendment and an alternate landscape plan amendment for Rasco Middle School. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and visitor comments.

• Administrative review and action on plat amendment to merge Lot 13 and Lot 14 into Lot 14A, Block 5 of Shywood Subdivision at 535 and 537 That Way
• Administrative review and action on site plan amendment for Rasco Middle School at 92 Lake Road
• Administrative review and action on alternate landscape plan amendment for Rasco Middle School at 92 Lake Road

The commission unanimously approved the administrative and final review of the Rasco Middle School site‑plan amendment to add a double‑stacking lane. It also approved the alternate landscape plan amendment that replaces removed trees with new plantings. Finally, the commission approved the plat amendment merging Lot 13 and Lot 14 into Lot 14A in the Shywood Subdivision.

• Approved Rasco Middle School site‑plan amendment (all present members voted aye)
• Approved Rasco Middle School alternate landscape plan amendment (all present members voted aye)
• Approved plat amendment merging Lot 13 and Lot 14 into Lot 14A, Block 5, Shywood Subdivision (all present members voted aye)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular session on May 5, 2025, including presentations, a consent agenda with multiple grant and contract approvals, and several regular agenda items. Key discussions include a proposed road extension near the airport, the police department's mental health crisis response, the annual financial report, and a first reading of animal ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes executive session for legal advice.

• Award $259,395.65 for engineering services (CDBG-MIT grant, Contract #24-065-126-E984)
• Approve $150,000 for grant administration (CDBG-MIT grant)
• Authorize $200,000 for electrical disconnects and wiring at City Hall and Library
• Discuss and take action on Resolution 982 and MOU for extending CR 220 B to the Alden property
• First reading of ordinance to regulate feeding free-roaming cats and update nuisance animal rules

The council voted to approve Resolution No. 982 and a Memorandum of Understanding extending CR 220B to the Alden property. All items on the consent agenda (items 1‑9) were approved, including CDBG resolutions, contract amendments, and several contract extensions. Two proclamations were adopted, naming May 5 2025 Psychology Works Day and May 4‑10 2025 Municipal Clerks’ Week.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (minutes, CDBG resolutions, contract amendments) – all aye votes
• Approved Resolution No. 982 and MOU to extend CR 220B to the Alden property – motion carried aye
• Approved proclamation declaring May 5 2025 Psychology Works Day
• Approved proclamation declaring May 4‑10 2025 Municipal Clerks’ Week
• Awarded Vanguard the second phase of Hersey meter replacements, not to exceed $65,000
• Approved third‑year contract extension to Thompson Consulting Services (price increase 1.79%)
• Approved third‑year contract extension with CrowderGulf for disaster debris removal
• Approved Task Order 001 with Boyer, Inc. for electrical disconnects at City Hall and Library (≤$200,000)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing a $259,383 contract for drainage culvert improvements at Forest Oaks Lane and N. Dixie Drive, and a resolution amending the CIP fund by $2,138,700 for flood and drainage improvements near Pine Ditch. The regular agenda includes discussion of an animal ordinance amendment, a rate increase for mattress disposal, an MOU for extending CR 220b, and a quarterly financial update.

• Authorize $259,383 contract with Freese & Nichols for CDBG-MOD drainage design at Forest Oaks and N. Dixie Drive
• Approve Resolution No. 981 amending CIP fund by $2,138,700 for GLO flood grant near Pine Ditch
• Authorize $74,292 to replace Civic Center Terrace Room operable wall
• Authorize $168,512 to replace Recreation Center emergency doors and sidelites
• Discuss ordinance amending Ch. 10 Animals regarding free-roaming cats and nuisance animals

The council approved seven consent‑agenda items, including contracts for drainage design, civic‑center upgrades, LED lighting and a $2.138 M amendment to the General CIP Fund for flood‑drainage work. Council members also moved forward with proposed animal‑code amendments, delayed a decision on a new mattress‑disposal charge, and approved $784,736 in budget cuts while maintaining transit funding. The CIP workshop scheduled for April 28 was cancelled.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑7 (all present members voted “aye”) – includes multiple contracts
• Approved Resolution No. 981 amending General CIP Fund for $2,138,700 flood‑drainage improvements
• Authorized contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for CDBG‑MOD drainage design (up to $259,383)
• Authorized contract with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. for Civic Center terrace wall replacement (up to $74,292)
• Authorized contract with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. for Recreation Center emergency doors (up to $168,512)
• Authorized purchase of LED light fixtures from Shinetoo Lighting USA LLC (up to $58,708)
• Moved forward with animal‑code amendments; draft ordinance to have first reading at next meeting
• Delayed decision on $65 mattress‑disposal fee until May; requested contract clarification and comparative data

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss and review the FY 2025-2026 budget, as well as existing and new recycling programs. Reports will be presented on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton and on spring initiatives including a shredding event with Texas Gulf Bank and Storytime/StoryWalk with the Lake Jackson Library. The commission will also consider approval of March 2025 minutes and set a next meeting date of May 20, 2025.

• Discuss and review FY 2025-2026 budget
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Spring projects: Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank, Storytime/StoryWalk with Lake Jackson Library
• Discuss and review existing and new recycling programs
• Approval of March 2025 minutes

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission met on April 15, 2025. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of the March 2025 minutes. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to reports on landscaping, spring projects, recycling programs, budget discussions, and program updates, with no additional decisions made.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a grant agreement for $2,138,700 from the Texas General Land Office for flood and drainage improvements near Pine Ditch. In a workshop session, they will discuss five-year revenue and expenditure projections for the General Fund and review General & Utility Fund programs and spending.

• Authorize signing of $2,138,700 CDBG-MIT grant from Texas General Land Office for Pine Ditch flood and drainage work
• Workshop presentation and discussion of five-year General Fund revenue and expenditure projections
• Workshop presentation and discussion of General & Utility Fund programs and expenditures

The council authorized the mayor or city manager to sign grant documents for $2,138,700 from the Texas General Land Office under the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation program for flood and drainage work near Pine Ditch. The motion was made by Councilmember Singhania, seconded by Councilmember Buell, and all present members voted aye. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved mayor or city manager to sign $2,138,700 flood‑drainage grant (unanimous aye vote)

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and take action on the FY25/26 Parks Fund Budget. They will also review CIP project proposals for the same fiscal year and receive updates on Hurricane Beryl damage repairs, summer programs, and new playground/restroom construction.

• Discuss and take action on FY25/26 Parks Fund Budget
• Discuss FY25/26 CIP project proposals
• Discuss changes to Recreation Center pickleball schedule
• Update on Hurricane Beryl damage and repairs
• Update on new playground/restrooms

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13 meeting. They also approved the FY25/26 Parks Fund Budget, allocating $20,000 to the Community Park Improvement Fund, $5,000 for contingency, $2,000 for the Kids REEL Big Fish Event, and $250,000 for a new playground at Dunbar Park. The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved February 13th Parks Board minutes (all aye)
• Approved FY25/26 Parks Fund Budget (all aye)
• Budget includes $20,000 for Community Park Improvement Fund
• Budget includes $5,000 contingency
• Budget includes $2,000 for Kids REEL Big Fish Event
• Budget includes $250,000 for Dunbar Park Playground
• Scheduled next meeting for May 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss and consider traffic control measures on Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, visitor comments, staff updates, and accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes.

• Discussion and consideration of traffic control measures for Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive
• Accident reports presented by Lt. Cromeenes
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Visitors' comments period
• Staff updates on traffic-related matters

The commission unanimously approved the February 11, 2025 minutes. It decided to keep the traffic counters on Oak Street in place for a longer period, have Ms. DeWitt and Lt. Cromeenes produce a matched data comparison, request increased police patrols in the identified problem areas, and review the updated data at the next meeting.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Extend deployment of traffic counters on Oak Street for additional data collection
• Ms. DeWitt and Lt. Cromeenes to create a speed‑data comparison with equal date ranges
• Request increased police patrols in problem areas during identified times
• Revisit traffic data at the next Traffic Commission meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to allow hospitals in the Oak Woods PUD. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and updates to city administrative policies.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2299 to add hospitals as a permitted use to Oak Woods PUD
• Contract for Phase III Citywide Street Panel Reconstruction with HTI Construction for $841,871 (not to exceed $1,000,000)
• Sale of 0.340-acre parcel at 608 Willow Drive to Jacob Keith for $56,000
• Drainage contract mowing with Scott & Company Landscape not exceeding $82,200
• Authorization to hire Kimley-Horn for a $2,760,000 TXDOT grant application for the Lake Road shared use path project

The council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Phase III Citywide Street Panel Reconstruction project for $841,871, not to exceed $1,000,000. The first reading of Ordinance No. 2299, adding hospitals as a permitted use to the Oak Woods Planned Unit Development, was approved. An amended purchasing policy and a grant‑submission effort for the Lake Road shared‑use path were also approved. Several routine items, including land sale, drainage contract, travel and record‑keeping policies, and an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County, were adopted.

• Approved Phase III Street Panel Reconstruction contract ($841,871, up to $1M) – aye vote
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2299 adding hospitals to Oak Woods PUD – aye vote
• Approved amended purchasing policy – aye vote
• Authorized hiring of Kimley‑Horn to submit $2.76M TxDOT grant – aye (1 nay by Seth)
• Awarded $56,000 bid for 0.340‑acre parcel at 608 Willow Drive – consent agenda
• Awarded drainage contract up to $82,200 – consent agenda
• Approved updated travel policy referencing federal rates – consent agenda
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for shared use of County Health Clinic – consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if hospitals should be added as a permitted use to the Oak Woods PUD. This area is bounded by Oyster Creek Drive, Circle Way, and Oak Drive.

• Public hearing on adding hospitals as a permitted use to the Oak Woods PUD

The Planning Commission approved the March 4 minutes and held a public hearing on adding hospitals as a permitted use in the Oak Woods PUD. No motion was made on the proposal. The commission noted the item will proceed to the City Council meeting on Monday, April 7 for another public hearing.

• No motion made; proposal forwarded to City Council for further hearing

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider using half-cent sales tax funds for $847,280 in Hurricane Beryl repairs to the Civic Center, parks, and golf course. The board will also discuss and vote on a revised project list totaling $1,670,000 for FY 24-25, including items such as Little League fence replacements, emergency exit door replacements, and golf course tree removal. An update on restroom and playground projects funded by a half-cent bond will be provided.

• Public hearing on Hurricane Beryl Repairs to Civic Center/Parks/Golf Course ($847,280)
• Replace Little League fences and bleacher covers ($250,000)
• Replace emergency exit doors ($125,000)
• Recreation Center generator grant match ($250,000)
• Golf Course Hurricane Beryl tree removal ($17,720)

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. A public hearing listed eight park and recreation projects totaling $1,905,000, but no votes or approvals were recorded for those projects. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes as presented

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss and possibly take action on updates to the Water Masterplan and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) presented by Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc., and the Sewer Masterplan and CIP projects presented by Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Discussion and possible action on Water Masterplan and CIP projects by Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
• Discussion and possible action on Sewer Masterplan and CIP projects by Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission will meet to discuss its role in an adaptive Easter egg hunt and plans for recruitment. The body will also receive liaison updates and discuss future meeting dates.

• Role in adaptive Easter egg hunt
• Recruitment plans
• Liaison updates
• Future meeting dates

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider funding 11 projects using the half-cent sales tax fund. The body will also receive a presentation regarding the Lake Jackson Bond 2025.

• Hurricane Beryl repairs to Civic Center/Parks/Golf Course: $847,280
• Recreation Center Generator Grant Match: $250,000
• Little League fence and bleacher cover replacement: $250,000
• Emergency exit door replacement: $125,000
• MacLean Park parking lot lights and tennis court resurfacing: $60,000 total

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation approved the June 6 2024 minutes as presented. No motions were made on the listed half‑cent sales‑tax projects, and staff indicated they will wait until the next public hearing to consider them. The meeting otherwise consisted of project reviews and a bond presentation.

• Approved June 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of all listed half‑cent sales‑tax projects until next public hearing

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet March 18 to approve February minutes, hear a landscaping report from Bryce Carleton, and receive a city bond presentation from Modesto Mundo. Members will also discuss downtown trash and cigarette receptacles led by Stacy Lewis, and finalize spring activities including a shredding event, pollinator plant party, and StoryWalk.

• City bond presentation by Modesto Mundo
• Downtown trash and cigarette receptacles discussion led by Stacy Lewis
• Spring activities: Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank (3/22), Pollinator Plant Party (3/29), April StoryWalk, Keep Texas Beautiful Conference (May 5-7)
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Next meeting set for April 15, 2025

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission met and approved the February 2025 minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and upcoming events, including a landscaping co-op, spring activities, and a bond presentation that was not given.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 15, 2025

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $500,000 per year electrical services contract, an interlocal agreement with Brazosport ISD for PEG funds, and donate three decommissioned police vehicles to Brazosport College. They will also discuss amending the hotel occupancy tax ordinance to waive penalties and interest, and consider allowing residents separate water accounts for irrigation.

• Award two-unit supply contract for electrical work at all city facilities, $500k/year through March 2027
• Approve interlocal agreement with Brazosport ISD for $21,336.55 in PEG equipment funds
• Discuss donating police vehicles (Units 1228, 1229, 1238) to Brazosport College Police Department
• Amend Chapter 102 to allow separate water accounts for irrigation systems
• Award joint sealant contract with SCR Civil Construction, not exceeding $200,000

The Lake Jackson City Council approved the consent agenda (items 1-8), an interlocal agreement with Brazosport ISD for PEG funds, Resolution No. 980 amending the PEG fund for BISD equipment ($21,336.55), and donated three decommissioned police vehicles to Brazosport College Police Department. Discussions on amending the hotel occupancy tax ordinance and allowing separate irrigation water meters were held, but no action was taken on either.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazosport ISD for PEG funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 980 for PEG fund BISD equipment ($21,336.55) (unanimous)
• Donated police vehicles Units 1228, 1229, 1238 to Brazosport College Police Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to call a public hearing to amend the Oak Woods Planned Unit Development ordinance to allow a hospital use for a proposed Hospitality Health ER at the Lake Jackson Town Center Reserve B (corner of Grapevine Turn and Center Way). The agenda also includes a presentation on the Lake Jackson Bond 2025.

• Request and action on a call for public hearing to amend Oak Woods PUD Ordinance No. 16-2109 for hospital use at Lake Jackson Town Center Reserve B, corner of Grapevine Turn and Center Way
• Lake Jackson Bond 2025 presentation by Modesto Mundo

The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to call a public hearing to amend the Oak Woods Planned Unit Development Ordinance No. 16-2109 to allow a hospital use for a proposed Hospitality Health ER at Lake Jackson Town Center Reserve B, corner of Grapevine Turn and Center Way. The commission also heard a presentation on the Lake Jackson Bond 2025 proposals, including road repairs, drainage, and fire/police facility updates, but took no action. Staff announced changes to meeting agendas to avoid Open Meetings Act violations.

• Approved calling a public hearing to amend Oak Woods PUD Ordinance No. 16-2109 for hospital use (3-2)
• Heard presentation on Bond 2025: $8M for road panel replacement, $4M for drainage, $6M for Fire Station #1 and police facility updates (no action)
• Discussed agenda changes to remove community interest items to comply with Open Meetings Act (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several capital project approvals, most notably a $1,250,599 sewer line replacement in Basin 12. The regular agenda includes discussions on hiring legal representation for a lawsuit, AT&T lease changes for cell equipment, and a request to allow chickens within city limits.

• Approve $1,250,599 for replacing 8100 LF of sewer line and 37 manholes in Basin 12
• Approve $1,100,000 for the Shady Oaks Bond Project
• Approve $450,000 for purchase and installation of water meters
• Approve $140,000 for electrical wiring repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discuss a request to allow chickens within city limits

The Lake Jackson City Council denied AT&T's proposed lease changes for cell equipment at the Beechwood Water Tower, which would have extended the lease to 2053 and lowered the monthly rate. The council also approved engaging Porter Hedges, LLP to represent the city in a lawsuit, and approved several consent agenda items including utility and infrastructure resolutions. Discussion on allowing chickens within city limits was deferred pending the outcome of SB 141.

• Denied AT&T lease changes for Beechwood Water Tower (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Porter Hedges, LLP for Main Line Industries v. City of Lake Jackson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-7, including Resolution 975 for FEMA grant applications for lift station generators ($88,332)
• Approved Resolution 977 for water meter purchase and installation ($450,000)
• Approved Resolution 979 for sewer line replacement in Basin 12 ($1,250,599)
• Approved Resolution 976 for electrical wiring repair at Wastewater Treatment Plant ($140,000)
• Approved Resolution 978 for Shady Oaks Bond Project ($1,100,000)

City Council

The city will hold a drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot for the May 3, 2025, election. This event will take place at Lake Jackson City Hall.

• Drawing for place on ballot for May 3, 2025 election

Youth Advisory Commission

The Lake Jackson Youth Advisory Commission will discuss its involvement in the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt, Kids Easter Egg Hunt, and Nerf War Tuesdays. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a visitor period, a liaison update, and future meeting dates. No budget items or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Discuss YAC's role in Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt
• Discuss YAC's role in Kids Easter Egg Hunt
• Discuss YAC's role in Nerf War Tuesdays
• Liaison update
• Discuss future meeting dates

The Youth Advisory Commission approved the November 11, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed their roles in upcoming city events, including the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt on April 3rd, the Kids Easter Egg Hunt on April 17th, and Nerf War Tuesdays in July. They also received updates on wristband sales for the Adult and Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt and other community events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned YAC members to face painting and room monitoring for Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt
• Planned YAC assistance for Kids Easter Egg Hunt field monitoring and prize distribution
• Committed YAC members to referee and assist with Nerf War Tuesdays in July

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $6.7 million budget amendment for capital projects and equipment, a second reading on a downtown alcohol consumption ban, and a contract for a service center canopy. Regular agenda items include fee increases for recreation and civic centers and the golf course, grant applications for mobile video surveillance trailers ($139,500) and vehicle barriers ($151,720), and the purchase of blowers for the water reclamation facility. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution No. 969: amends FY 24-25 budget to carry over $6,731,349.66 in capital project and equipment replacement funds
• Ordinance No. 2298 (second reading): prohibits public consumption of alcohol and open containers in the downtown area
• Contract with Jaco Roofing for Service Center Canopy not exceeding $125,000 via TIPS cooperative
• Grant applications: $139,500 for Mobile Video Surveillance Trailers and $151,720 for Vehicle Protective Barriers from Texas Office of the Governor
• Purchase of two positive displacement blowers for Dyson Campbell Water Reclamation Facility not to exceed $86,458

The Lake Jackson City Council approved a consent agenda including a $6.73M budget carryover, a 3% fee increase for development procedures, a ban on public alcohol consumption downtown, and a roofing contract. They also approved 3% fee increases for the Recreation Center, Civic Center, and Jasmine Hall, a new fee schedule for the Wilderness Golf Course, and grant applications for mobile video surveillance trailers and vehicle barriers. The purchase of two blowers for the water reclamation facility was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-6, including $6,731,349.66 budget carryover and alcohol ban downtown
• Approved Resolution 970: 3% fee increase for Recreation Center effective March 1, 2025
• Approved Resolution 971: 3% fee increase for Civic Center and Jasmine Hall effective March 1, 2025
• Approved Resolution 972: new fee schedule for Wilderness Golf Course effective May 1, 2025
• Approved Resolution 973: grant application for mobile video surveillance trailers ($139,500)
• Approved Resolution 974: grant application for vehicle protective barriers ($151,720)
• Approved purchase of two positive displacement blowers for Dyson Campbell Water Reclamation Facility ($86,458)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, landscaping project reports, recycling updates, and cigarette litter receptacle updates. A key action item is a discussion and potential decision on a Charlie Chipper donation. The commission will also plan spring activities: a shredding event with Texas Gulf Bank on March 22, a pollinator plant party on March 29, and a story time with the library.

• Discussion and possible action on Charlie Chipper donation
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Update on cigarette litter receptacles and trash cans by Stacy Lewis
• Spring Shredding Event with Texas Gulf Bank on March 22, 2025
• Pollinator Plant Party on March 29, 2025

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission approved funding for a Charlie Chipper costume for the LJ Museum display, and unanimously approved the November 19, 2024 minutes. They also discussed landscaping, recycling, and spring activities, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved funds for Charlie Chipper costume for LJ Museum display (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will hear a presentation on the 2025 bond from Modesto Mundo, and discuss and consider approving a branch meeting area policy. The board will also swear in a new member, select a secretary, approve previous minutes, and receive program and city updates.

• Bond 2025 presentation by Modesto Mundo
• Discussion and possible approval of branch meeting area policy
• Swearing in of new member Wende Hester
• Election of secretary

The Library Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the updated Branch Meeting Area Policy, which changes 'meeting room' to 'meeting area' and clarifies rules after issues with private parties at another branch. The board also approved the November 19, 2024 minutes and heard a presentation on the 2025 bond, which will go to voters in May. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended council approval of Branch Meeting Area Policy (unanimous)
• Deferred swearing-in of Wende Hester to next meeting
• Appointed Kay Birdsong as secretary

Parks & Recreation

The Board will discuss and take action on fee schedules for the FY25/26 period regarding Parks and Recreation, the Civic Center, and the Wilderness Golf Course. Members will also discuss facility updates and park repairs.

• FY25/26 Parks and Recreation fee schedule
• FY25/26 Civic Center fee schedule
• FY25/26 Wilderness Golf Course fee schedule
• Dunbar Park playground replacement
• Hurricane damage and repairs

The Parks & Recreation Board approved fee increases for memberships, sports associations, the Civic Center, and the Wilderness Golf Course, all to be sent to City Council. The board also discussed adding Saturday pickleball hours, a potential all-inclusive playground at Dunbar Park, and hurricane damage repairs. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 3% increase in Parks and Recreation memberships and fees (unanimous)
• Approved 20% increase in Registered Sports Associations fees and sports field rentals (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Center fee schedule changes including new Oak Room (unanimous)
• Approved Wilderness Golf Course fee increases based on competitive assessment (unanimous)
• Approved October 10th Parks Board minutes (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss and consider traffic control measures for Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive. They will also receive updates on wrong-way entry prevention at Medical Drive and Plantation, and missing street signs on Azalea. Accident reports will be reviewed.

• Discussion and possible action on traffic control measures for Oak Street
• Update on wrong-way entry prevention at Medical Drive and Plantation
• Update on missing street signs on Azalea
• Review of accident reports

The commission directed staff to conduct an in-house traffic count and place additional speed limit signs on Oak Street between That Way and Oyster Creek Drive after a resident reported speeding, especially after 4:30 p.m. Police patrol was deferred until the study data is collected and compared. Staff also reported adding 'do not enter' signs and curb treatments at Medical Drive and Plantation, and replacing missing street name signs on Azalea.

• Directed in-house traffic count on Oak Street (unanimous)
• Directed placement of additional speed limit signs on Oak Street
• Deferred increased police patrol until after speed study data is collected
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will hold a regular session on February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The primary business is final review and action on both the site plan and landscape plan for New Hope Church, located at 333 FM 2004, filed on the same day. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, visitor comments, and routine administrative matters.

• Final review and action on site plan for New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004
• Final review and action on landscape plan for New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public visitor comments

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission approved the final site plan and landscape plan for the New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004. The site plan was approved unanimously, while the landscape plan passed 5-1 with one dissenting vote. The plans include parking adjustments and new trees to meet city requirements.

• Approved final site plan for New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004 (unanimous)
• Approved final landscape plan for New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004 (5-1, Sargent dissenting)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider ordering a bond election for May 3, 2025, to fund drainage, street improvements, and public facility renovations. They will also discuss a variance request for early-morning concrete pouring at the SPCA shelter, a downtown alcohol consumption ban, and a 3% annual fee increase for development procedures. The consent agenda includes multiple fund amendments and a $2.14 million GLO grant for Pine Ditch improvements.

• Bond election for drainage, street improvements, and public facility renovations (May 3, 2025)
• Variance request from Construction Masters to pour concrete 2:30 a.m.–7:00 a.m. at the Brazoria County SPCA shelter (141 Canna Lane)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2297: 3% annual increase in development procedure fees for five years
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2298: prohibiting public alcohol consumption and open containers in downtown area
• Consent agenda includes $6.73M budget carryover, $1.1M for Shady Oaks Bond Project, and $2.14M GLO grant for Pine Ditch culvert crossing at Dixie Drive and Forest Oak Lane

The City Council approved on second reading an ordinance ordering a May 3, 2025, bond election for drainage, street improvements, and public facility renovations. It also approved a variance for early-morning concrete pouring at the SPCA shelter, a request to fund Hurricane Beryl repairs through the half-cent tax CIP, and first readings of ordinances increasing development fees and banning open alcohol in downtown. Several consent agenda items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-2295 ordering May 3, 2025 bond election (unanimous)
• Approved variance for concrete pouring 2:30-7:00 a.m. at SPCA shelter (unanimous)
• Approved request to fund Hurricane Beryl repairs via half-cent tax CIP (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2297 increasing development fees 3% annually for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2298 prohibiting open alcohol in downtown (unanimous)
• Deferred 7 consent agenda items including CIP amendments and budget carryover
• Accepted $2,138,700 GLO grant for Pine Ditch improvements
• Approved consent items 1-4 and 12 including election resolution and ordinance 2296

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear reports on landscaping and recycling, and decide whether to accept a Charlie Chipper donation. They will also discuss cigarette litter receptacles and plan spring activities including a shredding event and pollinator plant party.

• Discussion and action on Charlie Chipper donation
• Update on cigarette litter receptacles and trash cans
• Spring Shredding Event with Texas Gulf Bank on March 22, 2025
• Pollinator Plant Party on March 29, 2025
• Story Time and StoryWalk with Lake Jackson Library

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordering a bond election for May 2025 and ratify $250,000 in emergency electrical repairs. The consent agenda includes an ordinance removing redundant fees, a vehicle purchase for the Fire Department, and cancellation of a prior purchase. Regular agenda items include discussions on late-night trash noise, a citizen request to revisit the cat-at-large ordinance, a prohibition on public urination/defecation, and a draft ordinance banning open alcohol containers downtown. The council will also consider awarding a bridge repair contract and issuing task orders for hazard mitigation grants.

• Consider ordinance ordering a Bond Election on May 3, 2025
• Ratify emergency electrical repairs by Melton Electrical and Structural Cabling for up to $250,000
• Approve purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 for the Fire Department for up to $60,000 under TIPS contract
• Discuss draft ordinance prohibiting open containers and public consumption of alcohol downtown
• Consider liquidated damages of $108,000 and release of $273,648.65 retainage for Downtown Revitalization Phase-3

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance ordering a bond election for May 3, 2025, with three propositions covering street panel replacements, drainage improvements, and public safety facility upgrades. The council also ratified emergency electrical repairs, approved a bridge repair contract, and paused the cat at-large ordinance for review.

• Approved first reading of bond election ordinance for May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency electrical repairs up to $192,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $97,056 contract to Cold River Concrete for Old Angleton Road bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved $108,000 liquidated damages against MC2 Civil and released $273,648.64 retainage (unanimous)
• Approved task orders to DCMC for FEMA grant applications up to $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2296 prohibiting public urination/defecation (unanimous)
• Paused Ordinance No. 2292 (cat at-large) and directed staff to review within 45 days
• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 and 5-6 (unanimous)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will discuss landscaping projects, recycling updates, and take action on a donation for the Charlie Chipper. They will also plan spring activities including a shredding event, pollinator plant party, and story time with the library. Reports on cigarette litter receptacles and program updates are also on the agenda.

• Discuss and take action on Charlie Chipper donation
• Spring Shredding Event with Texas Gulf Bank – March 22, 2025
• Pollinator Plant Party – March 29, 2025
• Story Time and StoryWalk™ with Lake Jackson Library
• Update on cigarette litter receptacles and trash cans

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several traffic-related items. Key topics include adding signage near Holly and Huisache, and traffic facilitation plans at the intersection of Center Way and Oak Drive involving nearby businesses. Staff will provide updates on traffic light cameras, Safe Streets grants, and a bond presentation for 2025.

• Discuss and consider adding signage near Holly and Huisache
• Discuss traffic facilitation plans at Center Way and Oak Drive (H-E-B, hotel, credit union)
• Updates on recently installed traffic light cameras
• Updates on Safe Streets grants
• Lake Jackson Bond 2025 presentation

The Traffic Commission took no action on adding signage near Holly and Huisache after a speed study showed no excessive speeding. Staff will monitor traffic at Center Way and Oak Drive, paint turning lanes, and report accident counts at the next meeting. The commission also discussed Miovision traffic camera updates and agreed to turn on video recording capabilities.

• No action taken on signage near Holly and Huisache after speed study showed no excessive speeding
• Staff directed to paint around red bricks at Center Way and Oak Drive to clarify turning lanes
• Staff to monitor traffic and report accident counts at Center Way and Oak Drive at next meeting
• Video recording capability on Miovision traffic cameras to be turned on

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct final and administrative reviews of site and landscape plan amendments for two churches and a commercial development. The body will also act on plans for a city animal control facility.

• Site and landscape plan amendments for Hope Fellowship Church at 200 Lake Road
• Site and landscape plan amendments for New Hope Church at 333 FM 2004
• Site and landscape plans for Elite Crossing Commercial Development at 106 Center Way
• Site and landscape plans for Lake Jackson Animal Control Facility at 131 Canna Lane

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission approved final site and landscape plan amendments for Hope Fellowship Church (200 Lake Road) and The New Hope Church (333 FM 2004), with the latter's landscape plan approved with a caveat about potential tree additions. They also approved final site and landscape plans for the Elite Crossing Commercial Development (106 Center Way) and the Lake Jackson Animal Control Facility (131 Canna Lane). The commission discussed but did not decide on potential ordinance changes regarding tree requirements and definitions.

• Approved Hope Fellowship Church site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Hope Fellowship Church landscape plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved New Hope Church site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved New Hope Church landscape plan amendment with caveat (5-1)
• Approved Elite Crossing Commercial Development site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Elite Crossing Commercial Development landscape plan (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Jackson Animal Control Facility site and landscape plans (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of water meters for up to $250,000, a contract for Parkwood Terrace Subdivision services for $66,000, and second reading of an ordinance reducing the Willow Drive school zone. Regular agenda items include discussion of a possible ordinance to ban public alcohol consumption and open containers, a road closure request for Circle Way on Jan. 18, and first reading of an ordinance to remove redundant fees. The council will also discuss code enforcement complaints at 314 Petunia and future bond projects for the May 2025 election.

• Authorize water meter purchase from Aqua Metric not to exceed $250,000
• Approve contract with Baker & Lawson for Parkwood Terrace Subdivision services for $66,000
• Discuss possible ordinance to prohibit public alcohol consumption and open containers
• Discuss road closure of Circle Way on Jan. 18 for The Oak Financial Group concert
• Discuss and consider future bond projects for May 2025 General Election

The City Council discussed and agreed to pursue an $18 million bond issuance for the May 2025 election, covering thoroughfare replacements, drainage improvements, and public safety facilities. The council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to remove redundant fees, and discussed but did not vote on a potential ordinance to prohibit public alcohol consumption and urination. No final decisions were made on the bond or alcohol ordinances at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-7, including water meter purchase up to $250,000 and contract awards (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 2294 to remove redundant fees (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue $18M bond issuance for May 2025 election (discussion only, no formal vote)
• Directed staff to bring back code enforcement process involving property owner sooner (discussion)
• Directed staff to draft separate ordinances on public urination and open containers (discussion)