La Marque public meetings in 2021

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on two items: negotiations for the 2021-2024 Police Collective Bargaining Agreement and the City Manager position. The meeting includes a public comment period and may go into executive session for personnel and other matters.

• Discussion/possible action on Police Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
• Discussion/possible action on City Manager position
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Meeting held via teleconference and in-person at 1109-B Bayou Road

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for a tax rollback forum, not a formal City Council meeting. Mayor Bell will address citizen concerns relating to the City Budget from 6-7 PM at the La Marque Council Chambers. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted.

• Tax rollback forum on city budget
• Mayor Bell addressing citizen concerns
• No formal agenda or other business

City Council

The City Council has been invited to attend a strategic planning session regarding the Safe City Initiative. There is no formal agenda for this meeting, and no formal action will be taken by the Council.

• Safe City Initiative strategic planning session

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several economic development items, including a purchase order for graphic design support, adding LED lights to the downtown radio tower, and a grading plan for 210 Highway 3. The board will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale and attorney consultation, with possible action following. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Purchase order for graphic design support from Slate Communications
• Adding LED lights to the downtown radio tower
• Proposal from Addico Engineering for a grading plan at 210 Highway 3
• Adding stabilized material at 210 Highway 3 (Market on 3 area)
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is holding a public meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting also includes setting a date for the next meeting if needed. Public comments are allowed via phone or in person.

• Discussion/possible action on economic and non-economic negotiations of the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
• Discussion/possible action on setting a date and time for the next meeting

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council at a La Marque Police Association meeting. No formal action will be taken by council members at this event. The agenda is procedural only.

• Notice of potential quorum for La Marque Police Association meeting
• No formal action to be taken
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas
• Meeting date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 11:00 a.m.

Building & Standards Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Gulf Breeze Apartments and the property at 2620 Boss. New business items are scheduled for discussion regarding 809 Oak, 1803 Oak, and 2620 Boss.

• Update: Gulf Breeze Apartments (1727 FM 519) plans are under review by the city engineer
• Update: 2620 Boss property owner has not contacted the city since the last meeting
• New business regarding 809 Oak
• New business regarding 1803 Oak
• New business regarding 2620 Boss

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, to discuss and possibly act on a wide range of items, including budget amendments, zoning changes, conditional use permits, public works contracts, and policy resolutions. Notable actions include allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds, authorizing a settlement for the Central Fire Station, and approving several contracts for lawn care and engineering services. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the City Manager position and appointment of a City Clerk.

• Ordinance O-2021-0020: Amending FY 2020-21 budget (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2021-0021: Rezone from C-2 to R-1 at 2500-8 Div. E Cook & Stewart Subdivision (first reading)
• Resolution R-2021-0036: Authorize settlement with Sovereign Builders Inc. for Central Fire Station
• Contract award: LM Bid #09-22 to Parrish & Parrish Tractor Service for lawn care, $91,875
• Contract award: Engineering services for Mahan Park boat ramp to Adico, LLC, $98,242

The La Marque City Council approved a series of zoning changes, contracts, and resolutions, including a $91,875 lawn care contract and $98,242 for Mahan Park engineering. The council tabled three items on forgiving interest and administrative fees for demolition and weed control at specific properties, and took no action on allocating American Rescue Cares Act funds. Kierra Nance was appointed City Clerk, and the council ratified emergency sewer repair expenditures of $83,975. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved all consent agenda items, including Fair Housing Month proclamations and investment resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending fireworks regulations (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to fiscal year 2020-21 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2021-0034 on civil rights policies with language change for complaints to city manager (unanimous)
• Tabled forgiveness of interest and fees for 1101 Delmar, 2414 Stonewall, and 2509 Jackson (no vote)
• Approved final plats for Landing at Delany Cove Section 14 and O'Reilly La Marque Addition (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for single-family dwellings in commercial zones and zoning change from C-2 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Ratified $83,975 expenditure to Texas Pride Utilities for emergency sewer repair on Hackberry Street (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, to discuss and possibly act on a range of items including a fireworks ordinance, a budget amendment, several property-related requests, and various resolutions. The agenda includes consent items, new business, bid awards, and executive session discussions on personnel matters.

• Emergency Ordinance O-2021-0019 amending Chapter 29 regarding fireworks (first and final reading)
• Ordinance O-2021-0020 amending FY 2020-21 budget (first reading)
• Resolution R-2021-0036 authorizing settlement with Sovereign Builders Inc. for Central Fire Station construction
• Bid award to Parrish & Parrish Tractor Service for lawn care maintenance, $91,875
• Contract to Adico, LLC for Mahan Park boat ramp improvements, $98,242

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council at a toy giveaway event. No meeting, agenda, or formal action will occur; it is purely a community event.

• Toy giveaway at Amazon Warehouse and Distribution Center, 4975 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX
• Event date: Saturday, December 11, 2021, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Notice posted per Texas Open Meetings Act; no business to be conducted

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss using commission funds to help buy street signs, plan the Spring Cleanup, and set dates and select a chairperson for the 2022 calendar and events. They will also recognize the October Residential Yard of the Month and receive financial and waste management reports. The meeting is open to public comment via phone or Zoom.

• Recognition of October Residential Yard of the Month: Dorothy Hicks of 1414 Lake Rd
• Discussion/possible action on using KLMBC funds to help buy street signs
• Discussion/possible action regarding Spring Cleanup
• Discussion/possible action regarding Light Up La Marque
• Discussion/possible action on setting dates and selecting chairperson for 2022 calendar and events

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items including the September financial report, approval of prior meeting minutes, and absences. Under old business, the board will discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America 2021 ceremony. The board will also schedule its next meeting.

• Review of September 2021 financial report showing $6,934.51 in total assets and $34,258.50 year-to-date deficit
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2021 meeting
• Citizens participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for an informal Tax Rollback Forum, not a formal City Council meeting. Mayor Bell will address citizen concerns about the City Budget from 6-7 PM at the Council Chambers. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted.

• Tax Rollback Forum on November 23, 2021, 6-7 PM
• Mayor Bell addresses citizen concerns about the City Budget
• Location: La Marque Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Rd., La Marque, TX

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion/possible action on economic/non-economic negotiations of the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
• Discussion/possible action on setting date and time for next meeting

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on the Boat Ramp Grant, park maintenance, and a vote for a new chairperson. They will also consider bringing the Girls' Softball Association into the city, installing water taps at Highland Bayou Park, and adding a park in District A to the Parks Masterplan. Financial reports for June through September 2021 will be presented.

• Vote for new Chairperson
• Update on Boat Ramp Grant
• Bringing Girls' Softball Association into the City
• Install additional water taps at Highland Bayou Park for Crawfish Bash
• Councilmember Yancy's request for adding a Park in District A on the Parks Masterplan

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council at a La Marque Police Association meeting. No formal action will be taken by council members at this event. The agenda is procedural only.

• Notice of potential quorum for La Marque Police Association meeting
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas
• Date and time: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 1:30 p.m. until adjourned
• Posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a $50,000 funding request for a Public Relations Specialist, renewal of a Greater Houston Partnership membership, an advertising proposal from Houston Business Journal, audit service proposals, and renovation proposals for buildings at 1130 1st and 418 Laurel. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition/sale and legal consultation, with possible action afterward.

• Ratify $50,000 funding request for City of La Marque Public Relations Specialist
• Renew annual membership with Greater Houston Partnership
• Consider advertising proposal from Houston Business Journal
• Consider proposals for professional audit services
• Consider proposals for building renovations at 1130 1st and 418 Laurel

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the Safe City Initiative Phase II, presented by Mayor Bell and Police Chief Randall Aragon. The agenda includes only this old business item, along with routine procedural items. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference, with public comments limited to three minutes per person.

• Safe City Initiative – Phase II (Mayor Bell/Police Chief Randall Aragon)
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting held at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX and via Zoom/YouTube

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for an informal Veterans Day appreciation breakfast hosted by the La Marque City Council. No formal agenda or official business will be conducted. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Central Fire Station.

• Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast at La Marque Central Fire Station, 750 Saltgrass Point Rd.
• No formal agenda or business conducted

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission is holding its regular November meeting by phone/video due to COVID-19. Members will discuss and possibly act on several items, including funding street signs, restarting the litter bus program, approving cleanup shirt costs, and planning events like Arbor Day, Light Up La Marque, and Spring Cleanup. They will also consider who attends the Keep Texas Beautiful conference and its cost.

• Discussion/possible action on using KLMBC funds to help buy street signs
• Discussion/possible action on restarting and teaming with the litter bus program
• Discussion/possible action approving cost of shirts for monthly cleanup
• Discussion/possible action regarding Arbor Day, Light Up La Marque, and Spring Cleanup
• Recognition of October Residential Yard of the Month: Geraldine Carter of 102 Union

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including updates on properties at Gulf Breeze Apartments, 602 Orange, 2102 Glendale, and 610 Azalea, and to consider new business at 2620 Boss, 902 Duroux, and 203 Edgar. The meeting includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Update on Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519: plans under review, evictions started for non-compliant residents
• No contact from owners of 602 Orange, 2102 Glendale, and 610 Azalea for 53 days
• New business: 2620 Boss, 902 Duroux, 203 Edgar
• Approval of October 12, 2021 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The La Marque City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $287,950 interfund loan for remounting two ambulances, a petition to reduce the FY 2021-2022 tax rate, and support for the Emancipation National Historical Trail. They will also discuss awarding an audit contract and appointments to boards. The meeting includes an executive session on pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Resolution R-2021-0026: determining validity of petition to reduce FY 2021-2022 tax rate
• Resolution R-2021-0029: $287,950 interfund loan from Equipment Replacement Fund for ambulance remounts
• Authorizing remounting of Medic 3 (2010 Dodge) and Medic 4 (2005 Ford) at $143,975 each
• Resolution R-2021-0025: supporting Emancipation National Historical Trail and historical marker in La Marque
• Awarding audit services contract to Brookswatson & Co., PLLC for two years with renewal option

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement covering 2021-2024. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference, with public comments permitted. The agenda also includes setting a date for the next meeting if needed.

• Discussion/possible action on Police Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024 negotiations
• Public meeting at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX with Zoom access
• Public comments allowed telephonically during the meeting

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. City Council members may attend a La Marque Police Association meeting, but no formal action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural.

• Notice of potential quorum for La Marque Police Association meeting
• No formal action to be taken by City Council
• Meeting at City Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to review monthly financial reports from May through August 2021, approve absences and minutes, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and participation in Wreaths Across America 2021. New business includes a request to transfer a deed from Frank Randall to Cynthia Strey and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of monthly financial reports for May, June, July, and August 2021
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Discussion/possible action on request for transfer of deed from Frank Randall to Cynthia Strey
• Approval/disapproval of absences and minutes from June 3, 2021

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on appointing an interim city manager, bringing the Girls' Softball Association into the city, and addressing overpayment of utility bills. The council will also enter executive session to discuss potential legal action against Charles Jackson and may provide direction to the city attorney. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion/possible action on appointing an Interim City Manager
• Discussion/possible action on bringing Girls' Softball Association into the City
• Discussion/possible action on overpayment of customers' utility bills
• Executive session on potential legal action against Charles Jackson
• Possible direction to City Attorney regarding legal action against Charles Jackson

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Police Chief Randall Aragon as Interim City Manager effective November 5, 2021, after outgoing Interim City Manager Chaise Cary announced he had accepted a position with the City of Dickinson. The council also directed Mayor Pro-Tem Compian to bring a proposal to bring a girls' softball association into the city to the Parks Board, and voted to table legal action against Charles Jackson until the December regular meeting. No action was taken on a utility overbilling refund item; staff said about 7,000 accounts would need review and a legal opinion was pending.

• Appointed Randall Aragon as Interim City Manager effective November 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed Mayor Pro-Tem Compian to bring the girls' softball association item to the Parks Board (unanimous)
• Tabled legal action against Charles Jackson until the December regular meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on utility bill overpayment refunds; staff to report back, possibly by December
• Adjourned the special meeting at 7:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on a rezoning request, a conditional use permit, and a final plat application. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Public hearing on rezoning from C-2 Restricted Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential for part of Block 25, Div E Cook & Stewart Subdivision near Cedar Dr. and Lilac
• Public hearing on conditional use for a single-family dwelling in C-2 district on Lot 2 of J Dugey Subdivision near 1st St.
• Discussion/action on final plat for Landing at Delany Cove – Section 14 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765
• Approval of June 29, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the Safe City Initiative, listed under old business. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference/YouTube, with limited public comments allowed.

• Safe City Initiative discussion (Mayor Bell/Randall Aragon)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss petitions received under Texas Tax Code §26.075 and to provide direction to staff. The agenda includes only this one new business item, along with routine procedural items. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Discussion/possible action on petitions under Texas Tax Code §26.075
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting held at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX
• Teleconference and in-person participation available

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference/YouTube. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion/possible action on economic/non-economic negotiations of the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
• Discussion/possible action on setting date/time for next meeting

Parks Board

The Parks Board will hold a workshop and special meeting to review the initial draft of the Parks Masterplan community feedback. Members will also review financial reports for July and August 2021 and discuss maintenance items and Bayou Fest 2021.

• Review of Parks Masterplan (Adurra) initial draft feedback
• Financial report review for July 2021 including a $9,250.00 expense to Ardurra Group Inc.
• Financial report review for August 2021 including a $6,571.68 expense to ABC Awning Co.
• Discussion regarding spreadsheet for Maintenance Parks Items
• Follow-up discussion regarding Bayou Fest 2021

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council at a La Marque Police Association meeting. No formal action will be taken by the council at this event. The agenda is procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation holds its regular October meeting, covering routine items like minutes and the monthly financial report. The board will discuss and possibly act on a request from Alexandria Beatty regarding the Market on 3 Farmer's Market, the FY 22 advertising and promotion strategy, staff attendance at Franchise Expo Houston, a Houston Business Journal marketing campaign, an Allied Membership with the Texas Restaurant Association, renewing mowing services with Longclaw Contractors LLC, and potential building renovations at 1130 1st and 418 Laurel. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale and attorney consultation, with possible action to follow.

• Discussion/possible action on request from Alexandria Beatty regarding Market on 3 Farmer's Market
• Discussion/possible action on FY 22 advertising and promotion strategy
• Discussion/possible action on renewing mowing services with Longclaw Contractors LLC
• Discussion/possible action on potential building renovations at 1130 1st and 418 Laurel
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider using its funds to help buy street signs, discuss a monthly cleanup, and talk about trash cans and dumpster litter spillage. The meeting also includes approval of the September minutes, reports, and recognition of the October Yard of the Month.

• Discussion/possible action on using KLMBC funds for street signs
• Discussion/possible action on a monthly cleanup
• Discussion/possible action on trash cans
• Discussion of Waste Management dumpster litter spillage
• Recognition of October Residential Yard of the Month

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission holds a regular meeting to address old and new business. They will receive an update on Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519, where plans are still under city engineer review, and discuss a property at 1120 Hathaway. The commission will also consider adopting rules of order and provide direction to staff.

• Update on Gulf Breeze Apartments, 1727 FM 519 — plans submitted, still under city engineer review
• New business: property at 1120 Hathaway
• Discussion/possible action on rules of order for the commission and staff direction
• Approval of September 21, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Citizen participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2021, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, hiring a negotiator for a new Gulf Coast Water Authority contract, and approving multiple bids and contracts. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, appointments, and an executive session on legal services and police negotiations.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0018 to amend City Code Section 8.8 to allow keeping hens
• Hiring Thomas Brocato with Lloyd Gosselink to negotiate new Gulf Coast Water Authority contract
• Approving Advanced Funding agreement with TxDOT and USAA for I45 deceleration lane for Amazon building
• Awarding bids: Spec Oil Retail Fuels ($10,000), Texas Materials Group ($39,500), Sprint Waste Services ($150,000), ACT Pipe & Supply ($100,000), American Janitorial Services ($53,100)
• Professional services agreement with Precision Utility, LLC for water/wastewater oversight ($150,000)

The La Marque City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance allowing the keeping of hens and awarded multiple contracts for city services, supplies, and facility oversight. Council members also directed staff to create a 72-hour response policy for the Request Tracker and authorized an agreement with TxDOT and USAA for an I-45 deceleration lane. Additionally, the council appointed new members to local boards and discussed legal and personnel matters in executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 on first reading to allow the keeping of hens (Unanimous)
• Hired Thomas Brocato with Lloyd Gosselink to negotiate the new Gulf Coast Water Authority contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT and USAA for the I-45 Amazon building deceleration lane (Unanimous)
• Approved extension to the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement (Unanimous)
• Designated Mayor Pro-Tem Compian as Representative and Councilmember Kimberly Yancy as Alternate to the H-GAC General Assembly (Unanimous)
• Directed Interim City Manager to create a 72-hour response policy for the Request Tracker (Unanimous)
• Authorized request to Economic Development Corporation for partial funding of a Public Relation Specialist (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, hiring a firm to negotiate a water supply contract, and awarding multiple bids for city services. The agenda also includes discussions on meeting frequency, a TxDOT agreement for an I45 deceleration lane, and a collective bargaining extension.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0018 to allow keeping hens with permits and restrictions
• Discussion on hiring Lloyd Gosselink to negotiate Gulf Coast Water Authority contract
• Advanced Funding agreement with TxDOT and USAA for I45 deceleration lane for Amazon building
• Bid awards: Spec Oil Retail Fuels ($10,000), Texas Materials Group ($39,500), Sprint Waste Services ($150,000), ACT Pipe & Supply ($100,000), American Janitorial Services ($53,100)
• Professional services agreement with Precision Utility, LLC for $150,000 for water/wastewater oversight

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed chicken ordinance, water authority contracts, and various city service bids. No formal votes were taken during this workshop, as the meeting was held for discussion and consensus-building purposes only.

• Reached consensus on chicken ordinance parameters (e.g., 25-foot distance)
• Discussed hiring counsel for Gulf Coast Water Authority contract negotiations
• Reviewed proposed TxDOT/USAA agreement for I-45 deceleration lane
• Discussed extension of Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Reviewed potential appointment of H-GAC representatives for 2022
• Discussed 72-hour response policy for Request Tracker
• Reviewed funding request for Public Relation Specialist position
• Discussed PEG fund usage for in-house media production

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Discussion/possible action on police collective bargaining agreement 2021-2024
• Possible action on setting next meeting date and time

Fire Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Fire Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference, with public comments permitted.

• Discussion/possible action on economic/non-economic negotiations of the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
• Discussion/possible action on setting a date and time for the next meeting

Fire Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Fire Association will meet to discuss economic and non-economic negotiations for the 2021-2024 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The body may also take action to schedule a follow-up meeting.

• Negotiations of the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider adopting Ordinance No. O-2021-0016, which levies ad valorem taxes for the 2021 tax year. This is the second and final reading of the ordinance, with no change to the tax rate from the previous year. The meeting will also include public comments and possible executive session.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance O-2021-0016, setting the 2021 tax rate at $0.550764 per $100 valuation
• Tax rate breakdown: $0.390574 for general government operations and $0.160190 for interest and sinking fund
• No change to tax rate from 2020-21; no-new-revenue rate is $0.470871
• Meeting rescheduled from September 13 and 20 due to posting deadlines and tropical storm
• Public participation available via phone (346-248-7799, Meeting ID 92493940502) or Zoom

In a special meeting on September 20, 2021, the La Marque City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2021-22 budget (Ordinance O-2021-0015), the 2021 ad valorem tax levy (Ordinance O-2021-0016), and amended solid waste collection charges (Ordinance O-2021-0017). The council also approved a paid quarantine leave policy with three amendments, appointed Kerry Pettijohn as Municipal Court Judge, authorized a fire protection contract with Galveston County for $22,500, and ratified a disaster declaration. A first reading on allowing hens was tabled for an October workshop, and no action was taken on code enforcement or returning to two council meetings per month.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0015, the 2021-22 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0016, levying 2021 ad valorem taxes (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0017, amending solid waste collection charges (unanimous)
• Approved three amendments to the Police, Fire, and Detention Officers Paid Quarantine Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2021-0021 appointing Kerry Pettijohn as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting the Emancipation National Historic Trail and requesting a stop in La Marque (unanimous)
• Authorized a contract with Galveston County for fire protection services for $22,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2021-0022 nominating Matthew Doyle to the Galveston Central Appraisal District board (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the monthly financial report, and discuss potentially attending the ICSC conference. The board will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale and attorney consultation, with possible action following.

• Discussion/possible action on attending ICSC in person or virtually
• Executive session on real property land acquisition and/or sale
• Executive session on consultation with attorney
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021 regular meeting
• Presentation of monthly financial report

Building & Standards Commission

The Commission will discuss rules of order and provide direction for staff. Members will also address matters related to 610 Azalea, 602 Orange, and 2102 Glendale.

• Update on Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519
• Discussion regarding rules of order for the Commission
• Address: 610 Azalea
• Address: 602 Orange
• Address: 2102 Glendale

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider ratifying Mayor Keith Bell's disaster declaration and adopting an emergency ordinance related to Tropical Storm Nicholas. The ordinance extends the state of disaster and ratifies the mayor's emergency orders, activating the city's emergency management plan.

• Ratification of Declaration of Disaster for Tropical Storm Nicholas
• Adoption of Emergency Ordinance O-2021-0018
• Extension of state of disaster and emergency orders issued by Mayor Bell

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearings to consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget, the property tax rate, and solid waste fee changes. They will also vote on a paid quarantine leave policy for public safety employees, a first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, and several other items including a fire services contract with Galveston County.

• Adopt FY 2021-22 budget (Ordinance O-2021-0015) - second and final reading
• Adopt 2021 property tax levy (Ordinance O-2021-0016) - second and final reading
• Amend solid waste collection fees (Ordinance O-2021-0017) - second and final reading
• First reading: ordinance to allow keeping hens (O-2021-0018)
• Contract with Galveston County for fire protection services ($22,500)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, a contract for fire protection services with Galveston County, and replacing 14 city fleet vehicles. The council will also discuss a paid quarantine leave policy for police, fire, and detention officers, and consider resolutions for a new municipal court judge and an Emancipation National Historic Trail stop. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0018 to amend City Code Section 8.8 to allow keeping hens
• Resolution R-2021-0021 to appoint Kerry Pettijohn as Municipal Court Judge
• Contract with Galveston County for fire protection services, $22,500, through Sept 30, 2022
• Replacing 14 city fleet vehicles through Enterprise Fleet for FY 2021-22
• Resolution R-2021-0022 to nominate members for Galveston Central Appraisal District Board

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2021, at 6:00 PM, both in person at 1109-B Bayou Road and via Zoom/YouTube. The agenda includes updates on Highland Bayou Park security cameras, a maintenance spreadsheet, a grant for park repairs, and the initial draft of the Parks Masterplan from community feedback. New business includes plans for Bayou Fest 2021 and scheduling the next meeting. Public comments are allowed via phone or Zoom.

• Update on Highland Bayou Park security cameras
• Discussion of spreadsheet for park maintenance items
• Grant for park repairs
• Initial draft of Parks Masterplan from community feedback (Adurra)
• Plans for Bayou Fest 2021

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting and public hearings to consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget, a property tax levy, and solid waste fee changes. They will also take final votes on these ordinances, and discuss new items including allowing hens, appointing a municipal court judge, replacing fleet vehicles, and a fire services contract.

• Public hearing and final adoption of FY 2021-22 budget (Ordinance O-2021-0015)
• Public hearing and final adoption of 2021 property tax levy (Ordinance O-2021-0016)
• Public hearing and final adoption of solid waste fee changes (Ordinance O-2021-0017)
• First reading of ordinance to allow keeping hens (Ordinance O-2021-0018)
• Contract with Galveston County for fire protection services for $22,500

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several new business items, including a proposed ordinance for keeping hens and a contract for fire protection services. The meeting also includes discussions on fleet vehicle replacement and municipal court appointments.

• First reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 to allow keeping hens
• Resolution R-2021-0021 to appoint Kerry Pettijohn as Municipal Court Judge
• Replacement of 14 city fleet vehicles through Enterprise Fleet
• Fire protection services contract with Galveston County for $22,500.00
• Resolution R-2021-0022 to nominate Galveston Central Appraisal District Board members

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on the FY 2021-22 budget, the property tax levy, and solid waste fee changes. They will also consider first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, a contract for fire services with Galveston County, and other administrative items.

• Final adoption of FY 2021-22 budget (Ordinance O-2021-0015)
• Final adoption of 2021 property tax levy (Ordinance O-2021-0016)
• Final adoption of solid waste fee changes (Ordinance O-2021-0017)
• First reading of ordinance to allow keeping hens (O-2021-0018)
• Contract with Galveston County for fire protection, $22,500

City Council

The La Marque City Council workshop will discuss several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to allow keeping hens, a resolution to appoint a new Municipal Court Judge, and a contract with Galveston County for fire protection services. They will also consider replacing 14 city fleet vehicles and a paid quarantine leave policy for police, fire, and detention officers. The meeting includes proclamations for Constitution Week, 911 Remembrance, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0018 to amend City Code Section 8.8 to allow keeping hens
• Resolution R-2021-0021 to appoint Kerry Pettijohn as Municipal Court Judge
• Contract with Galveston County for fire protection services for $22,500 (Sept 14, 2021 - Sept 30, 2022)
• Discussion on replacing 14 city fleet vehicles through Enterprise Fleet for FY 2021-22
• Discussion on paid quarantine leave policy per Texas House Bill 2073

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider using funds for street signs, discuss the cost of a shred truck for Fall Sweep, and review the Paint the Town program. They will also recognize the July Residential Yard of the Month and hear a Waste Management report.

• Discussion/possible action on using KLMBC funds to help buy street signs
• Discussion/possible action regarding cost of a shred truck for Fall Sweep
• Discussion regarding Paint the Town Program
• Recognition of July Residential Yard of the Month
• Approval of August 11, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider the FY 2021-2022 budget, a property tax rate ordinance, and a solid waste fee amendment. The budget and tax rate ordinances are on first reading, with final adoption scheduled for September 13. The meeting will be held via videoconference and in person at 1109-B Bayou Road.

• First public hearing on FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0015 adopting the annual budget and appropriating funds for debt service
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0016 levying ad valorem taxes at $0.550764 per $100 valuation (no change from prior year)
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0017 amending solid waste collection fees
• Council amendments include adding $60,000 for a mental health therapist, $60,000 for a parks pavilion, and $55,000 for a deputy chief of police

The City Council approved the first reading of the FY 2021-2022 budget, a property tax rate of 0.550764, and an ordinance amending solid waste collection fees. No formal guidance was provided regarding the potential purchase of fleet vehicles following a public hearing discussion. The council also held an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved first reading of FY 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance O-2021-0015)
• Approved first reading of 2021 tax rate of 0.550764 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of solid waste fee amendments (Ordinance O-2021-0017)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular teleconference meeting to review monthly financial reports for May, June, and July 2021, approve absences and prior meeting minutes, and hear public comments. Under old business, the board will discuss possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America 2021 program. The board will also discuss scheduling its next meeting.

• Monthly financial reports for May, June, and July 2021
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting
• Citizens participation for public comments

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss and possibly act on updates to the Highland Bayou Park shoreline, a maintenance spreadsheet, the initial draft of the Parks Masterplan from Ardurra, and a grant for park repairs. The meeting also includes public comments and routine items. The agenda includes a July 2021 financial report showing a parks fund balance of $36,202.73.

• Discussion/possible action on Highland Bayou Park Shoreline updates
• Discussion/possible action on spreadsheet for park maintenance items
• Discussion/possible action on initial draft of Parks Masterplan (Ardurra)
• Discussion/possible action on grant for park repairs
• Parks fund July 2021 report: $9,250 expense to Ardurra Group Inc., ending balance $36,202.73

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a special meeting to consider several park-related items. Discussion topics include the initial draft of the Parks Masterplan based on community feedback and updates regarding the Highland Bayou Park shoreline.

• Review of initial Parks Masterplan community feedback draft
• Updates on Highland Bayou Park Shoreline
• Discussion regarding a grant for park repairs
• Review of park maintenance item spreadsheet

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the second public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of $0.550764 per $100 valuation. The proposed rate is higher than the no-new-revenue rate, meaning property taxes would increase. The council will also discuss pending litigation and other matters in executive session.

• Second public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.550764 per $100 valuation
• Proposed rate exceeds voter-approval rate, allowing voter petition for election
• Average homestead tax would increase by $82.97 (10.82%) to $850.09
• Total tax levy would increase by $1,100,874 (20.71%) to $6,416,913
• Executive session to discuss litigation: La Marque EDC vs Texas City Terminal Railway (Cause No. 20-CV-0633)

The La Marque City Council held a special meeting on August 23, 2021, with a second public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of .550764; no one spoke. The council also met in executive session to discuss pending litigation and employee discipline policies, but took no action. The meeting included requests and announcements from council members and adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

• Held second public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of .550764; no public comment
• No action taken from executive session on pending litigation and employee discipline policies
• Adjourned special meeting at 10:05 p.m. (motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Compian, seconded by Councilmember Carlson)

City Council

The La Marque Employee Benefits Trust will meet to consider renewing service contracts and selecting insurance providers for the 2021-2022 plan year. Discussions include medical, pharmacy, life, dental, and vision insurance options for city employees.

• Renewal of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. contract for $40,000
• Awarding Blue Cross Blue Shield through TML as medical and pharmacy provider for $1,182,636
• Awarding MetLife as provider for life, dental, and voluntary vision insurance
• Discussion of medical insurance rate changes and plan year implementation

The City Council renewed a consulting agreement for employee benefits and selected insurance providers for the 2021-2022 plan year. The decisions included awarding medical, pharmacy, life, dental, and vision insurance contracts.

• Approved $40,000 renewal agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. as benefits consultant (Unanimous)
• Awarded Blue Cross Blue Shield through Texas Municipal League (TML) as medical and pharmacy insurance provider for 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
• Awarded MetLife as provider for life, dental, and voluntary vision insurance for 2021-2022 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss requests from The Garrison, a farmer's market, and Art of Coffee. The board will also hold an executive session to deliberate on real property land acquisition or sale.

• Discussion of request from Mike Matranga (The Garrison)
• Discussion of La Marque Farmer’s Market
• Discussion of request from Art of Coffee dated August 3, 2021
• Executive session regarding real property land acquisition or sale
• Presentation of monthly financial report

The board approved two land sales totaling over 6 acres and granted a rent reduction for Art of Coffee. The EDC also authorized staff assistance for the La Marque Farmer’s Market.

• Approved sale of 5+- acres to Mike Matranga for The Garrison for $653,400 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1.5+- acres to The Overland Group for $261,360 (unanimous)
• Approved rent reduction for Art of Coffee contingent on drive-thru use for minimum 8 hours a day (unanimous)
• Approved motion for EDC Director to assist Alexandria Beatty with Farmer's Market planning (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled request from Mike Matranga (The Garrison)

Civil Service Commission

The La Marque Civil Service Commission is meeting by teleconference to discuss and possibly take action on re-establishing requirements for police officer candidates to have Basic Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or attend a TCOLE-certified academy. The meeting includes public comment, an executive session for personnel matters, and routine procedural items.

• Discussion/possible action on requiring TCOLE Basic Certification or attendance at a TCOLE-certified academy for police officer candidates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on Civil Service-related business
• Executive session for personnel matters and test item deliberations
• Meeting held via Zoom teleconference; no public access to City Hall

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the first public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of $0.550764 per $100 valuation, which is higher than the no-new-revenue rate. The council will also announce the first public hearing for the proposed budget, scheduled for September 7, 2021. The meeting is held both in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 precautions.

• First public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.550764 per $100 valuation
• Proposed tax rate exceeds voter-approval rate, allowing voter petition for election
• Average homestead tax would increase by $82.97 (10.82%) due to higher taxable values
• Total tax levy would increase by $1,100,874 (20.71%) to $6,416,913
• First public hearing for FY 2021-2022 budget announced for September 7, 2021

The City Council conducted the first public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of .550764, with no public comments recorded. Finance Director Suzy Kou announced a separate public hearing for the proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget scheduled for September 7, 2021.

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including creating a Community Garden program, planning Bayou Fest, and scheduling Fall Sweep and Shred Day events. The agenda also includes recognizing Yard of the Month winners and receiving financial and waste management reports.

• Recognition of July Yard of the Month (Carol Johnson and Eva Livy at 2808 Fannin) and August Yard of the Month (Susan Widner at 48 Borondo Pines)
• Discussion/possible action on adding a Community Garden program, appointing a committee chairperson, and authorizing expenditures
• Discussion on Paint the Town Program
• Discussion/possible action on Bayou Fest
• Discussion/possible action on Fall Sweep (proposed Nov 6) and Shred Day (proposed Oct 30)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including approving the revised General Plan for Olympia Lakes, awarding bids for water treatment chemicals and limestone, and approving the annual surface water purchase from Gulf Coast Water Authority. They will also consider resolutions related to CDBG-DR funds, RFPs for ARPA services, and a City Manager search.

• Revised General Plan for Olympia Lakes
• Bid LM #01-22 to DXI Industries for chemicals ($60,000)
• Bid LM #04-22 to Vulcan Construction Materials for limestone ($30,000)
• Bid LM #05-22 to Evoqua Water Technologies for odor control ($80,000)
• Annual surface water purchase from Gulf Coast Water Authority ($1,557,415.72)

The City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss various administrative, infrastructure, and regulatory items. No formal votes were taken during this session, as the meeting was designated as a workshop for discussion and staff direction.

• Discussed revised General Plan for Olympia Lakes
• Provided direction to staff for drafting a 'fowl' ordinance
• Reviewed three water and construction-related bid awards
• Discussed CDBG-DR grant signatories
• Discussed school supply drive at Highland Bayou Park
• Reviewed ARPA administrative and professional service RFPs/RFQs
• Discussed annual water purchase and pollution control contracts
• Discussed City Manager search process

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on two zoning changes, award three bids, and consider several contracts, including a $1.56 million annual water purchase. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, investment reports, and announcements of upcoming budget and tax rate hearings.

• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0012: zoning change from Light Industrial (L-1) to Single Family Residential (R-1) for Lots 1-14 K Cook & Stewart Subdivision near 1st Ave and Orange Street
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0013: zoning change from R-1 to Olympia Lakes Planned Development District for 51.01 acres near Delany Road and Lawndale Street
• Award Bid LM #01-22 to DXI Industries for water chemicals at $60,000
• Award Bid LM #04-22 to Vulcan Construction Materials for limestone base at $30,000
• Approve annual surface water purchase from Gulf Coast Water Authority for $1,557,415.72

The La Marque City Council approved multiple bids for water treatment and infrastructure supplies, adopted two zoning ordinances, and authorized the issuance of RFPs and RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services. Council members also approved the annual surface water purchase from the Gulf Coast Water Authority and selected BakerTilley to search for a new City Manager.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including June and July 2021 meeting minutes, quarterly investment reports, and CDBG-DR signatories resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0012 for a zoning change from Light Industrial to Single Family Residential for K Cook & Stewart Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0013 for a zoning change to Olympia Lakes Planned Development District (unanimous)
• Approved revised General Plan application for Olympia Lakes
• Directed staff and Interim City Attorney regarding recommendations on the fowl ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid LM #01-22 to DXI Industries for Liquid Chlorine, Calcium Hypochlorite, & Sulfur Dioxide for $60,000.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded LM Bid #04-22 to Vulcan Construction Materials for limestone base for $30,000.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded LM Bid #05-22 to Evoqua Water Technologies for odor & corrosion control for $80,000.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Municipal Judge position in executive session and may take action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the designated presiding judge. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Executive session discussion of Municipal Judge position
• Possible action to authorize City Manager to negotiate judge contract

The La Marque City Council held a special meeting on August 9, 2021, going into executive session to discuss the Municipal Judge position. After reconvening, the council voted unanimously to appoint Kerry Pettijohn as presiding Municipal Court Judge and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the person designated by Council. Mayor Pro-Tem Compian requested initiating the process to revisit or issue an RFQ for two Associate Municipal Court Judges. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Kerry Pettijohn as presiding Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate a contract with the designated presiding Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Mayor Pro-Tem Compian requested initiating the process to revisit or issue an RFQ for two Associate Municipal Court Judges (no vote recorded)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 departmental budgets and all funds. The meeting is conducted in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Review and discuss proposed FY 2021-2022 departmental budgets and all funds
• Citizens participation limited to three minutes per person
• Executive session authorized for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters
• Meeting held in person at 1109-B Bayou Road and via Zoom

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will meet by teleconference to review monthly financial reports for April, May, and June 2021, approve absences and minutes, and discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and participation in Wreaths Across America 2021. The meeting is open to public comment by phone.

• Monthly financial reports for April, May, and June 2021
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval of absences and minutes from June 3, 2021
• Schedule next Cemetery Board meeting

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, presented by the Interim City Manager and Finance Director. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with routine procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and possible executive session. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Discussion/possible action on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting held via teleconference (Zoom) due to COVID-19
• Executive session authorized for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters

The City Council held a special meeting on July 23, 2021, where Finance Director Suzy Kou presented the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget binders to Council. Kou described the document as a working draft that will contain mistakes and noted the certified tax rolls are not yet available, so estimates were used. No budget was adopted; budget workshops were scheduled to begin the following week. The only vote recorded was a unanimous motion to adjourn at 11:33 a.m.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 budget presented to Council as a working draft (no vote)
• Budget workshops scheduled to begin the following week (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn at 11:33 a.m. carried unanimously

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on an audit, requests from local businesses, the FY 2022 budget, and other administrative items. The board will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale and consult with the attorney, with possible action following.

• Discussion/possible action on audit by Belt Harris Pechacek LLLP
• Discussion/possible action on request from Evelyn George (Evelyn's Alterations)
• Discussion/possible action on request from Shane Simpson (United Parcel Service Inc.)
• Discussion/possible action on Emancipation National Historic Trail Feasibility Study
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on three new business items: a rental request from Jared Williams for a back-to-school drive on August 21, 2021, a Corps of Engineers permit for the Shoreline, and a request from Galveston County Youth Trail Riders for a back-to-school drive on July 31, 2021, both at Highland Bayou Park. The meeting also includes public comments and member announcements.

• Discussion/possible action on Jared Williams renting Highland Bayou Park for a back-to-school drive on August 21, 2021
• Discussion/possible action on Corps of Engineers permit for the Shoreline
• Discussion/possible action on Galveston County Youth Trail Riders for a back-to-school drive on July 31, 2021 at Highland Bayou Park

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2021, to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the status of initiated parks projects, the Park Master Plan, marketing efforts, and community support. They will also consider making the Back to School Drive an annual event. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and the monthly financial report.

• Discussion/possible action on shoreline stabilization, with estimated costs of $40,000 for one side and $800,000 for permanent solution (from June minutes)
• Discussion/possible action on Park Master Plan
• Discussion/possible action on marketing via social media and website
• Discussion/possible action on making Back to School Drive an annual occurrence with Galveston County Youth Trailriders Coalition
• Approval of financial report ending June 2021

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on July 15, 2021, to discuss and possibly take action on several items. Key topics include the status of initiated parks projects, the Park Master Plan, marketing efforts, and a proposal to make the Back to School Drive an annual event. The board will also review the June 2021 financial report, which shows an ending balance of $44,868.85.

• Discussion of shoreline stabilization: estimated $40,000 for one side, $800,000 for permanent solution
• Proposal to make Back to School Drive an annual occurrence with Galveston County Youth Trailriders Coalition
• Review of June 2021 financial report: ending balance $44,868.85
• Discussion of Park Master Plan feedback from public meetings
• Marketing updates: social media, website, and Facebook presence

City Council

The City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances for zoning district changes and plat applications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the search for a new City Manager and City Attorney, and the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0012 for zoning change near 1st Ave and Orange Street
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0013 for Olympia Lakes Planned Development District
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0014 for Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community
• Approval of various preliminary and final plat applications
• Discussion on appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem and searching for a City Manager

City Council approved several first-reading zoning ordinances and plat applications for residential and planned developments. The council also appointed Joe Compian as Mayor Pro-Tem and ratified the separation agreement for former City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson.

• Approved $150,000 for Bayou Fest (Unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Compian as Mayor Pro-Tem for a two-year term (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for zoning change to Single Family Residential at K Cook & Stewart Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Olympia Lakes General Plan with amendments to entrance and park size (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for Olympia Lakes Planned Development District zoning (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community Planned Development District zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Landing at Delany Cove Section 14 and Final Plat for Ambrose Section 1 (Unanimous)
• Ratified former City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson’s Separation Agreement (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council workshop on July 12, 2021 includes discussion and first readings on three zoning ordinance changes, plus several plat applications and administrative items. The council will also discuss the audited FY2020 financial report, which found a utility billing error that will reduce monthly water bills for some customers starting July 2021, and consider appointing an interim city attorney and beginning a city manager search.

• First reading: zoning change from L-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for Lots 1-19 K Cook & Stewart Subdivision near 1st Ave and Orange Street
• First reading: zoning change from R-1 to PDD Olympia Lakes Planned Development District for 51.01 acres near Delany Road and Lawndale Street
• First reading: zoning change from MHP Mobile Home Park to PDD Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community for 3.05 acres at 3108 Gulf Freeway
• Discussion of audited FY2020 financial report; utility billing corrections reduce monthly charges by up to $14.41 residential and $31.61 commercial
• Discussion to ratify separation agreement for former City Manager Charles 'Tink' Jackson and begin search for a new City Manager

The July 12, 2021 workshop was a discussion-only session; the minutes record no votes or formal approvals. Council reviewed zoning change requests for a Light Industrial to Single Family conversion near 1st Ave and Orange Street, a 51.01-acre Olympia Lakes planned development of 171 homes, and a Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community at 3108 Gulf Freeway. Members also discussed a draft speed hump policy, revisions to the chicken ordinance, the process for hiring a permanent City Manager, and a $250,000 figure for Bayou Fest 2021. Items listed for action were placed on the regular agenda.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; workshop discussion only
• Zoning change from L-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family for K Cook & Stewart Subdivision discussed (lots corrected to 1-14)
• Olympia Lakes PDD rezoning for ~51.01 acres and 171 homes discussed; second egress point could move north
• Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community PDD rezoning at 3108 Gulf Freeway discussed; developer says project is preliminary
• Speed hump draft ordinance direction: staff to revise policy, remove current policy from website, return by August
• Chicken ordinance revisions discussed (limits, setbacks, no roosters, permits); draft to return at a future date
• City Manager search process discussed: in-house vs. consulting firm, RFQ, 90-day timeline
• Municipal Judge interviews set for August 9, 2021, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; Bayou Fest 2021 amount of $250,000 discussed

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for an unveiling ceremony celebrating the Advanced Life Support commitment at La Marque Central Fire Station. There is no formal agenda and no other business will be conducted.

• Unveiling ceremony for Advanced Life Support commitment at La Marque Central Fire Station
• Location: La Marque Fire Station #2, 1109 Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas
• No formal agenda; no other business will be conducted

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a retreat to discuss new business, including a presentation on the Texas Municipal League, mayor/council expectations, economic development projects with the EDC Board, and budget priorities. The meeting is a working session with a roundtable discussion, and the council may enter executive session for legal, real property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discussion of Texas Municipal League (TML) resources and training
• Mayor/Council expectations for elected officials
• Working lunch with EDC Board to discuss economic development strategic plan
• Budget priorities discussion
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.086

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting for a potential quorum at Fire Station #2 for an unveiling ceremony celebrating the Advanced Life Support commitment at the Central Fire Station. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted.

• Unveiling ceremony for Advanced Life Support commitment at La Marque Central Fire Station
• Meeting location: La Marque Fire Station #2, 1109 Bayou Road
• No formal agenda and no other business will be conducted

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the evaluation, separation, or termination of the City Manager. The Council may also consider the appointment of an interim City Manager.

• Discussion and possible termination of the City Manager
• Possible appointment of an interim City Manager

At a July 1, 2021 special meeting, the La Marque City Council approved a separation agreement with City Manager Charles "Tink" Jackson by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Mc Auliffe opposed. Jackson read a letter of resignation, but the Mayor said the Council would not accept it because he is an at-will employee. The Council then unanimously appointed Chaise Cary as interim City Manager. Four residents spoke during citizens participation recommending the City Manager's termination or removal.

• Approved separation agreement with City Manager Charles "Tink" Jackson (4-1, Mc Auliffe opposed)
• Did not accept Jackson's letter of resignation; Mayor noted he is an at-will employee
• Appointed Chaise Cary as interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting by teleconference on July 1, 2021. The agenda includes reviewing the April 2021 financial report, approving absences and minutes, and discussing old business items: landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America 2021 program. Public comments are allowed by phone.

• April 2021 financial report: fund balance $22,093.49, expenditures $18,752.50
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval/disapproval of absences
• Approval of June 3, 2021 minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting on July 1, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., both in person and via Zoom, to conduct city business. The agenda is limited to procedural matters, including public comment and meeting logistics, with no substantive items listed.

• Special meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19
• Public comments accepted via toll-free dial-in or Zoom
• Meeting ID: 924 9394 0502

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would begin the process of creating a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) for the Gateway at La Marque development near I-45 and FM 1764. The resolution directs staff to schedule a public hearing, draft a financing plan, and negotiate a development agreement. The meeting is conducted by teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment allowed.

• Resolution R-2021-0014 to create TIRZ No. 3 for Gateway at La Marque, a 93.57-acre redevelopment of the former Gulf Greyhound Park site
• TIRZ would have a 30-year term with base property value set at January 1, 2020
• City to negotiate with Read King (developer) and La Marque EDC, and seek participation from Galveston County and College of the Mainland
• Council to consider consenting to creation of a municipal management district overlaying the zone
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

The La Marque City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0013, giving notice of intent to create a tax increment reinvestment zone and directing staff to take preliminary steps toward Reinvestment Zone Number Three for the Gateway at La Marque development near I-45 and FM 1764, including publication and scheduling a public hearing. Councilmember McAuliffe moved to adopt and Councilmember Carlson seconded; the minutes do not record a vote tally. Developer representatives from Read King Commercial Real Estate described plans for a mixed-use facility and demolition of the dog track and parking lot. The meeting also included an executive session and adjournment; no other substantive decisions are recorded.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0013 to give notice of intent to create a tax increment reinvestment zone and direct staff on preliminary steps for Reinvestment Zone Number Three (vote tally not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning district changes and discuss multiple preliminary and final plat applications. The commission will also consider recommendations for City Council regarding industrial to residential rezoning and appoint new leadership.

• Rezoning request: Light Industrial to Single Family Residential near 1st Ave and Orange Street
• Rezoning request: Single Family Residential to Olympia Lakes Planned Development District (51.01 acres)
• Rezoning request: Mobile Home Park to Gulf Breeze Tiny Home Community PDD (3.05 acres)
• Preliminary Plat application: Landing at Delany Cove Section 14 near F.M. 2004 and Mitchell Ln
• Final Plat application: Ambrose Section 1 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for a swearing-in ceremony of elected officials. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted, and a reception will follow.

• Swearing-in of elected officials
• Reception following ceremony

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. R-2021-0013, which would canvass the election returns and declare the results of the June 19, 2021, runoff election for Councilmember District A. The resolution declares Kimberley N. Yancy the winner with 203 votes over Wayne Hobgood's 79 votes. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Resolution R-2021-0013 to canvass June 19 runoff election results
• Kimberley N. Yancy declared winner for District A with 203 votes
• Wayne Hobgood received 79 votes
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting held via teleconference (Zoom) and in person at 1109-B Bayou Road

The City Council held a special meeting to adopt Resolution No. R-2021-0013, canvassing the election returns and declaring the results of the June 19, 2021 run-off election. Council members also welcomed newly elected Councilmember Kimberley Yancy.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0013 canvassing June 19, 2021 run-off election (passed unanimously)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on three ordinances: creating two new commercial zoning districts (C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial) and repealing the Thoroughfare Overlay district, adopting an updated official zoning map, and setting the TIRZ 2 increment calculation method. The council will also consider a final plat for Sunset Grove Section 3, authorize RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services, approve a $157,897.36 payment to ERCOT for winter storm Uri charges, award a $612,000 contract for elevated storage tank renovation, and introduce a speed hump ordinance.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2021-0008 creating C-3 and C-4 commercial zoning districts
• Final reading of Ordinance O-2021-0009 adopting updated official zoning map
• Final reading of Ordinance O-2021-0010 setting TIRZ 2 increment calculation method
• Approval of $157,897.36 payment to ERCOT for winter storm Uri ancillary charges
• Award of $612,000 contract to CFG Industries for Elevated Storage Tank Renovation (Dog Track EST)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several municipal items, including police department status and American Rescue Plan Act services. The meeting also includes discussions on water tank renovations and storm-related utility charges.

• Awarding $612,000.00 to CFG Industries, LLC for Elevated Storage Tank Renovation
• Approving $157,897.36 in ERCOT ancillary charges from winter storm Uri
• Discussion of final plat for Sunset Grove Section 3 near Delany Road and Prairie
• Adopting Ordinance No. O-2021-0011 to add 'Speed Humps' to the City Code
• Discussion on the state of the La Marque Police Department

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting via teleconference to discuss and possibly act on ongoing park projects, including shoreline stabilization, awnings, and wild hog control. They will also review feedback from Park Master Plan public meetings and discuss marketing, events, and community support. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the May financial report.

• Status update on shoreline stabilization, awnings, and wild hog control at parks
• Discussion of Park Master Plan public meeting feedback
• Marketing discussion including social media, park history, and website
• Approval of May 2021 financial report (ending balance $58,021.85)
• Public comments via phone (dial-in 1-346-248-7799, Meeting ID 92887385489)

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will meet by teleconference to discuss and possibly approve new programs, including a community garden and a Monarch Butterfly Waystation Kit Distribution Program, as well as expenditures for an Arbor Day tree giveaway. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and recognizing residents with awards. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion/possible action to create a Community Garden program, appoint a chair, and authorize expenditures
• Discussion/possible action to create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation Kit Distribution Program, appoint a chair, and authorize expenditures
• Discussion/possible action to approve expenditures for Arbor Day tree giveaway (date set for November 21)
• Recognition of Residential Yard of the Month for Mary Wilson at 1520 Duroux Rd.
• Recognition of Good Neighbor Award for David King of 1008 Camp Circle E.

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including initial talks with the Council about a new strategic plan, an EDC retreat, appointing a budget review committee, and hiring a service for flower bed maintenance. They will also consider renewing TEDC membership and take possible action on land acquisition or sale after an executive session.

• Discussion/possible action on new strategic plan with Council
• Discussion/possible action to appoint budget review committee
• Discussion/possible action to get bids for flower bed maintenance at 1130 1st Street and 401 Laurel
• Discussion/possible action to renew TEDC membership
• Executive session on real property acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

The board approved the start of proceedings to reclaim lots granted to Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston, Inc. Other actions included initiating a 5-year strategic plan and renewing a professional membership.

• Authorized reclaiming lots granted to Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved beginning discussions for a 5-year strategic plan (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of membership with the Texas Economic Development Council (Unanimous)
• Appointed Board members Lane and Smith and the EDC Director to the budget review committee (Unanimous)
• Directed EDC Director to hire a service for flower bed maintenance at 1130 1st Street and 401 Laurel (Unanimous)
• Directed EDC Director to research dates for an EDC retreat (Unanimous)
• Accepted financial report excluding the ADICO, LLC charge (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion regarding Taztee Treatz Dessert Bar

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to reconsider the revised Galveston County Health District Interlocal Agreement, which was denied on June 1, 2021. The council requested that a Galveston County representative be present to answer questions. The proposed changes would reduce the United Board of Health from 13 to 5 members and eliminate professional specialty qualifications, with the County gaining more control over appointments.

• Reconsideration of revised Galveston County Health District Interlocal Agreement (denied June 1, 2021)
• Proposal to reduce United Board of Health from 13 to 5 members
• Elimination of professional specialty qualification requirements for board members
• County Commissioners Court would appoint board members, with member governments able to object within 30 days
• Ready Law Firm letter warns County cannot continue funding without greater oversight

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider routine items including approving prior minutes, electing commission officers, and discussing Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive items being officer elections and the apartment review.

• Election of Commission officers
• Discussion/possible action on Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2020
• Citizen participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting by teleconference on June 3, 2021. They will review the March 2021 financial report, approve April minutes and absences, and discuss possible actions on cemetery landscaping, Wreaths Across America 2021, and the 2021-2022 budget. Public comments are allowed by phone.

• Monthly financial report for March 2021 shows $23,832.85 in assets and $17,012.50 in year-to-date expenditures
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Discussion/possible action on 2021-2022 Cemetery Board Budget
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular teleconference meeting on June 3, 2021. They will review the March 2021 financial report, approve absences and minutes, and discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, Wreaths Across America 2021, and the 2021-2022 Cemetery Board Budget. Public comments are allowed via phone.

• Review of March 2021 financial report showing $23,832.85 in total assets
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Discussion/possible action on 2021-2022 Cemetery Board Budget
• Approval of April 1, 2021 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will meet via telephone and video conference to discuss new business. The primary item is a request to allow a residential accessory structure to be placed closer than 5 feet to a side property line.

• Variance request for a residential accessory structure at Lots 3 & 4 (3 S. Curlew)
• Approval of March 16, 2021, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will meet via telephone and video conference to discuss a zoning variance request. The primary item involves allowing a residential accessory structure to be placed closer than 5 feet to a side property line. The board will also review and potentially approve meeting minutes from March 16, 2021.

• Variance request for residential accessory structure at 3 S. Curlew (Lots 3 & 4, Omega Bay section 3)
• Approval of March 16, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including first readings of ordinances to replace the Thoroughfare Overlay Zoning District with two new commercial districts (C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial) and to adopt an updated zoning map. They will also discuss designating a presiding municipal judge, a draft budget calendar, a grant application for transportation projects, and an interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Health District. Public comments will be heard, and the council may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0008 to repeal Thoroughfare Overlay and create C-3 and C-4 commercial districts
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0009 to adopt amended official zoning map
• Discussion on designating presiding Municipal Judge and authorizing contract
• Resolution R-2021-0012 to approve grant application to TxDOT for Transportation Alternatives Set-aside
• Approval of revised Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Health District

The City Council approved first readings of two zoning ordinances: one repealing the Thoroughfare Overlay Zoning District and creating C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial districts, and one adopting an updated official zoning map. It also approved a draft budget calendar with an added August 3 workshop, adopted a resolution supporting a TxDOT sidewalk grant application, and denied a revised Galveston County Health District interlocal agreement while inviting district representatives to the June 21 meeting. The appointment of a presiding Municipal Judge was tabled until July.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2021-0008 creating C-3 and C-4 commercial zoning districts and repealing the Thoroughfare Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2021-0009 adopting an updated official zoning map/master plan (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of a presiding Municipal Judge until the July City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved draft budget calendar with an added August 3, 2021 budget workshop date (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2021-0012 supporting a TxDOT 2021 Transportation Alternatives grant application for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Denied the revised Galveston County Health District interlocal agreement, with an invitation to discuss changes at the June 21 meeting (unanimous)

TIRZ

The TIRZ #2 Board of Directors will meet by teleconference to consider recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance changing how the tax increment for the zone is calculated, from the default method to the 'taxable value approach.' This change would redirect an estimated $8,500 from the City general fund to the TIRZ. The board will also approve minutes from its February 26, 2020 meeting. Public comments can be made by phone.

• Discussion/possible action to recommend Ordinance O-2021-0010 adopting the 'taxable value approach' for TIRZ 2 increment calculation
• Estimated $8,500 shift from City general fund to TIRZ if ordinance is adopted
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 26, 2020
• Executive session possible for attorney consultation and real property deliberations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will meet by phone/video to consider several plat applications and a draft annual report. They will vote on final plats for Ambrose Section 1 and Sunset Grove Section 3, a preliminary plat for Ambrose Section 2, and a draft annual progress report for submission to city council. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by phone.

• Final plat for Ambrose Section 1 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765 - staff recommends denial due to missing infrastructure plans, drainage plan, bonds, and tax certificates
• Final plat for Sunset Grove Section 3 near Delany Road and Prairie
• Preliminary plat for Ambrose Section 2 near Victory Springs & Fleming Road
• Draft annual progress report and work program for submission to city council
• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet via telephone and video conference to discuss several land development applications. The commission will also consider a draft annual progress report and a proposed work program for the upcoming year.

• Final Plat application for Ambrose Section 1 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765
• Final Plat application for Sunset Grove Section 3 near Delany Road and Prairie
• Preliminary Plat application for Ambrose Section 2 near Victory Springs & Fleming Road
• Draft annual progress report and proposed work program for City Council submission
• Approval of April 20, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will meet by phone/video to consider final plats for Ambrose Section 1 and Sunset Grove Section 3, a preliminary plat for Ambrose Section 2, and a draft annual progress report and work program for city council. Public comments are allowed by phone or in advance.

• Final Plat for Ambrose Section 1 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765
• Final Plat for Sunset Grove Section 3 near Delany Road and Prairie
• Preliminary Plat for Ambrose Section 2 near Victory Springs & Fleming Road
• Draft annual progress report and proposed work program for submission to city council

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque City Council and Economic Development Corporation are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes only a call to order, roll call, a possible executive session under Texas law for economic development discussions, and adjournment; no specific action items are listed.

• Special joint meeting of City Council and La Marque Economic Development Corporation
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.086 (Economic Development)

City Council

The La Marque City Council and the La Marque Economic Development Corporation are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss economic development matters, as authorized by the Texas Government Code. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session under Section 551.086 (Economic Development)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will discuss a construction easement for the Laurel and 1st Street streetscape project. The board will also consider a proposal to study Restricted Commercial (C-2) zoning and an appraisal proposal from Cushman & Wakefield.

• Temporary construction easement for Laurel and 1st Street streetscape project
• Proposal to study Restricted Commercial (C-2) zoning designation
• Cushman & Wakefield’s appraisal proposal
• Executive session regarding land acquisition and sale
• Annual evaluations for the Executive Director, Public Relations Specialist, and EDC Receptionist

The Board approved the sale of four lots to Barham Real Estate LLC and a 3% retroactive payroll increase for three staff members. Other actions included funding a zoning study and approving a construction easement for a streetscape project.

• Approved temporary construction easement for Laurel and 1st Street streetscape project (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for Restricted Commercial (C-2) zoning designation study up to $10,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Cushman & Wakefield’s appraisal proposal (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Relations Specialist attendance at TCU Certified Public Communicators instruction (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Relations Specialist attendance at TAMIO annual conference (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement to sell 4 lots to Barham Real Estate LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% retroactive payroll increase to February 2021 for Executive Director, Public Relations Specialist, and EDC Receptionist (Unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting by phone/video to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a $590,000 contract for streetscape improvements at Laurel & 1st Street, consent for Painted Meadows PID sections, and first readings of ordinances on TIRZ 2 tax increment calculation and new commercial zoning districts. The meeting is a workshop, so most items are for discussion, with possible action on the streetscape contract and municipal judge designation.

• Contract award to Crescent Electric for $590,000 for streetscape improvements at Laurel & 1st Street
• Consents for PID 1, Painted Meadows, Sections 3, 4, and 5
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0010: TIRZ 2 taxable value approach for tax increment
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0008: new C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial zoning districts
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0009: amended official zoning map

The May 17, 2021 La Marque City Council workshop was a discussion-only session with no substantive decisions or votes recorded. Council members reviewed a proposed speed bump policy, a traffic impact analysis for 4975 Gulf Freeway, and several proposed ordinances on economic development, zoning, and judicial services. Items on zoning and the municipal judge were tabled or deferred for further review and citizen input.

• No final decisions or votes recorded; workshop was discussion-only
• Speed bump policy referred to a future workshop for citizen input
• Traffic impact analysis for 4975 Gulf Freeway presented; no action taken
• Streetscape contract with Crescent Electric discussed; no vote recorded
• PID 1 consents for Painted Meadows discussed; no vote recorded
• TIRZ 2 calculation method ordinance discussed; no vote recorded
• Zoning ordinance O-2021-0008 tabled for more citizen involvement
• Zoning map ordinance O-2021-0009 first reading; no vote recorded

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet via teleconference to consider final votes on three ordinances, including zoning changes for two lots on Briar Lane and budget amendments for fiscal year 2019-20. The council will also discuss new business such as a contract for streetscape improvements and potential changes to commercial zoning districts.

• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0004 amending appointments policy for boards and commissions
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0006 rezoning Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition from R-1 to R-2 near Briar Lane
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0007 amending FY 2019-20 budget with fund balance adjustments
• Award contract to Crescent Electric for streetscape improvements at Laurel & 1st Street ($99,000 for 2-square-mile ShotSpotter coverage)
• Consider Ordinance O-2021-0008 repealing Thoroughfare Overlay Zoning District and adopting new C-3 and C-4 commercial zoning districts

Council approved a zoning change for two-family residential lots and a contract for streetscape improvements at Laurel & 1st Street. The board also adopted a policy for board appointments and amended the 2019-20 budget. Several items, including new commercial zoning districts and the appointment of a Municipal Judge, were tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0004 regarding board appointment policy (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0006 rezoning Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition to (R-2) Two Family Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0007 amending the fiscal year 2019-20 Budget (Unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Crescent Electric for streetscape improvements at Laurel & 1st Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Consents for PID 1, Painted Meadows, Sections 3, 4, and 5 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0010 on first reading regarding TIRZ 2 taxable value approach (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. O-2021-0008 and O-2021-0009 regarding zoning districts and map (Unanimous)
• Appointed Shelia Brown as an Alternate to the Board of Adjustments

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for a swearing-in ceremony of elected officials, not a regular meeting. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted; a reception follows.

• Swearing in of elected officials
• Reception following ceremony

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting via teleconference to certify the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election and declare the winners for Mayor and District C Councilmember. The Council will also adopt a resolution to order a runoff election for District A Councilmember on June 19, 2021, as no candidate received a majority of votes in that race.

• Adopt Resolution R-2021-0010 certifying election results for Mayor (Keith Bell) and District C Councilmember (Michael Carlson)
• Adopt Resolution R-2021-0011 ordering a runoff election for District A Councilmember on June 19, 2021
• Runoff candidates: Kimberley N. Yancy and Wayne Hobgood (top two vote-getters in District A)

City Council unanimously approved the election results from the May 1, 2021, General Election. The council also established the procedures and date for a run-off election for Councilmember, District A.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0010 to canvass May 1, 2021, General Election returns (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0011 ordering a District A run-off election for June 19, 2021 (Unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a teleconference meeting to review the March 2021 financial report and approve previous minutes. The board will also discuss potential actions regarding landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the 2021 Wreaths Across America program.

• March 2021 monthly financial report
• Approval of April 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion regarding Wreaths Across America 2021

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance No. O-2021-0004, which would amend the city's policy for appointments to boards, commissions, and committees. The ordinance includes provisions on residency requirements, term limits, and the assignment of the mayor as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Economic Development Corporation Board. This is the first reading of the ordinance, which was tabled from previous meetings on March 8 and April 12, 2021.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0004 amending City Code Section 2.9 on board and commission appointments
• Assigns Mayor as ex-officio non-voting member to La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board
• Proposed residency requirements for committee members, including proof of residency and non-resident non-voting member provisions
• Proposed term limits: three consecutive two-year terms for most members, two consecutive six-year terms for Economic Development Board members
• Public comments allowed telephonically; meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19

The City Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. O-2021-0004, which amends City Code Section 2.9 on appointments to boards, commissions and committees and assigns the Mayor to the La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board as an ex-officio non-voting member. The motion carried 3-1, with Councilmember Mc Auliffe voting against. The ordinance includes changes agreed during discussion, such as a 12-month residency requirement, proof of residency, a January 14, 2019 grandfather date, removal after four absences in twelve months, and a two-term limit for EDC members. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no citizens participating and no executive session held.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0004 on first reading, amending City Code Section 2.9 on board, commission and committee appointments and assigning the Mayor to the La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board as an ex-officio non-voting member (3-1, Mc Auliffe against)
• Agreed to omit ordinance wording concerning prior felony convictions
• Agreed applicants must be city residents for at least twelve months before applying and provide two forms of proof of residency
• Agreed to use January 14, 2019 as the grandfather date for members serving on more than one board or commission
• Agreed to remove term limits except for Economic Development Corporation Board members, who would have a two-term limit (one term is six years)
• Agreed that four absences within twelve months causes removal as a regular member, with the first alternate automatically replacing the removed member
• Adjourned the special meeting at 8:00 p.m. (motion by Michetich, seconded by Mc Auliffe)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting by teleconference to discuss and possibly act on consent requests for Painted Meadows PID 1, Sections 3 and 4, stop sign bases at Laurel and 1st Street, and updated pricing for streetscape improvements by Crescent Electric. The board will also receive financial and director's reports, and may enter executive session to consider real property acquisition or sale and attorney consultation.

• Consent requests for PID 1, Painted Meadows, Section 3 and Section 4
• Stop sign bases for the intersection of Laurel and 1st Street
• Updated pricing for streetscape improvements by Crescent Electric
• Executive session on real property acquisition or sale
• Monthly financial report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending to City Council a zoning overhaul that repeals the Thoroughfare Overlay District and creates two new commercial districts (C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial). They will also consider adopting an amended Official Zoning Map that reclassifies parcels along I-45 and other corridors. The meeting is conducted by phone/video conference due to COVID-19, with no in-person public access.

• Public hearing on ordinance to repeal Thoroughfare Overlay and adopt C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial districts
• Public hearing on amended Official Zoning Map, including reclassifying parcels along I-45 to C-4 and 'public' parcels to R-1 or C-1
• Discussion/action on final report and recommendation to City Council for the zoning ordinance change
• Discussion/action on adoption of amended Official Zoning Map as master plan
• Violation penalty for new districts set at up to $2,000 per violation

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will meet via telephone to discuss ongoing park projects and financial reports. Key discussion items include shoreline stabilization and awning/foundation updates at Highland Bayou Park.

• Discussion of shoreline stabilization at Highland Bayou Park
• Discussion of awnings and foundation at Highland Bayou Park
• Review of status for initiated Parks Board projects
• Approval of March 2021 monthly financial report
• Approval of March 18, 2021, meeting minutes

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021 has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held via teleconference (Zoom), but no business will be conducted.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting by teleconference on April 12, 2021, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning change, a budget amendment, and a resolution to deny a utility rate increase. They will also discuss ratifying emergency water repair costs from Winter Storm Uri and other administrative items.

• Ordinance O-2021-0005: second reading to prescribe notice for large-scale zoning map updates
• Ordinance O-2021-0006: first reading to rezone Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition near Briar Lane from R-1 to R-2
• Ordinance O-2021-0007: first reading to amend FY 2019-20 budget for various fund expenditures
• Ratify $202,106.28 in emergency water system repairs to Android Construction, LLC from Winter Storm Uri
• Resolution R-2021-0009: deny Texas-New Mexico Power's electric rate increase request

The La Marque City Council adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0005 on second and final reading, setting notice rules for large-scale zoning map updates. It also approved first reading of a rezoning from single-family to two-family residential near the end of Briar Lane, and a first-reading amendment to the fiscal year 2019-20 budget. Council ratified $202,106.28 in emergency water-system repair spending to Android Construction, LLC tied to Winter Storm Uri, and adopted a resolution opposing Texas-New Mexico Power's electric rate increase request.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0005 on second and final reading, setting notice for large-scale zoning map updates (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. O-2021-0004 on first reading, on appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0006 on first reading, rezoning Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition near end of Briar Lane from R-1 Single-Family to R-2 Two-Family Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0007 on first reading, amending the fiscal year 2019-20 budget (unanimous)
• Approved sponsoring the Bigass Crawfish Bash for 2021, funded from Hotel/Motel (HOT) Tax (unanimous)
• Ratified City Manager's approval of $202,106.28 in emergency water distribution system repairs to Android Construction, LLC from Winter Storm Uri (unanimous)
• Moved forward on potential expansion of the SBA HUBZone request from the Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0009 to deny Texas-New Mexico Power's electric rate increase request for the maximum period allowed by law (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a workshop via telephone/video conference to discuss several items, including a zoning change for two lots on Briar Lane, ratification of emergency water system repairs costing $202,106.28, and denial of a requested electric rate increase. The council will also receive updates on juvenile curfew enforcement, a TIRZ 2 status report, and other city matters.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for Lots 13 & 14, Wentzel Addition, near Briar Lane (Ordinance O-2021-0006)
• Ratify $202,106.28 emergency water system repair contract with Android Construction, LLC (Winter Storm Uri)
• Deny Texas-New Mexico Power’s electric rate increase request (Resolution R-2021-0009)
• Presentation of 2020 Juvenile Curfew Ordinance report (no citations issued for curfew violations)
• TIRZ 2 status report with $15,000 start-up funding and potential contract limits

The April 12, 2021 La Marque City Council workshop was a discussion-only meeting with no substantive decisions voted on. Council heard a presentation on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, which would cost $49,500 per square mile or $99,000 for two square miles, and discussed placing it in the budget. Other items included a TIRZ 2 financial update, a draft ordinance on board and commission appointments that remains in draft, first readings of a zoning change and budget amendment, a $12,000 sponsorship request for the Bigass Crawfish Bash, and a resolution to deny a Texas-New Mexico Power rate increase. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

• No final votes were recorded; all items were discussions or first readings
• ShotSpotter gunshot detection discussed; potential cost $99,000 for two square miles, to be considered in budget workshops
• Ordinance O-2021-0004 on board/commission appointments remains in draft; council members to submit changes by Friday
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0006 to rezone Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition from R-1 to R-2; no vote taken
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0007 amending FY 2019-20 budget; no vote taken
• Bigass Crawfish Bash sponsorship request of $12,000 discussed; no decision recorded
• Ratification of $202,106.28 to Android Construction for emergency water system repairs discussed; no vote recorded
• Resolution R-2021-0009 to deny Texas-New Mexico Power rate increase discussed; no vote recorded

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting with one substantive item: whether to approve use of Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park for the Bigass Crawfish Bash on May 15, 2021. The Parks Board has recommended approval. The event will be smaller than in past years due to COVID-19.

• Discussion/possible action to approve park use for Bigass Crawfish Bash on May 15, 2021
• Parks Board favorable recommendation from February 25, 2021
• Event previously held at park in 2016; began in 2015
• 2017 Guinness World Record for most crawfish prepared in 8 hours
• No fiscal impact noted

City Council approved the use of Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park for the Bigass Crawfish Bash on May 15, 2021. Approval is contingent upon the organizers providing a COVID-19 Plan and a parking contingency plan to the City before the event.

• Approved use of Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park for Bigass Crawfish Bash (Unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting by teleconference. They will review the February 2021 financial report, approve absences and minutes, and discuss possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the 2021 Wreaths Across America event. Public comments are permitted by phone.

• February 2021 financial report: total assets $24,531.02, fund balance $24,531.02
• Cemetery Survey expenditure: $13,862.50 year-to-date, over budget by $13,862.50
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Citizens participation: public comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss the Safe City Initiative and consider appointing members to various boards and commissions. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with no public access to City Hall, but public comments are allowed by phone.

• Discussion on Safe City Initiative
• Possible action on appointments to boards and commissions
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Meeting held via Zoom teleconference

The council appointed Crystal Cooper and Helen Kee to member status on the Board of Adjustments. Most of the meeting was a discussion of the Safe City Initiative, with no formal action taken; the city manager was asked to prepare a one-page brief on environment, law enforcement, and education components. The council also heard citizen comments on open records and communication policy, and the city attorney was asked to provide a memo on those comments. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Crystal Cooper from alternate to member status on the Board of Adjustments
• Moved Helen Kee from alternate to member status on the Board of Adjustments
• Adjourned the special meeting at 9:30 p.m.

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting by phone/video conference on March 18, 2021. They will consider approving minutes and financial reports, and discuss old business including the status of initiated projects, shoreline stabilization at Highland Bayou Park, and details of the Kid Fishing Tournament. New business includes setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion/action on shoreline stabilization at Highland Bayou Park
• Update on initiated Parks Board projects
• Details of the City's Kid Fishing Tournament
• Approval of financial reports for January and February 2021
• Approval of special meeting minutes from 2.25.2021

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will meet by teleconference to discuss and possibly approve several expenditures for upcoming events, including spring cleanup, Shred Day, Beautify the Bayou, and Earth Day. They will also consider amending the annual calendar, setting parameters for awards, and recognizing Good Neighbor Award recipients. The meeting includes public comment via phone.

• Approve up to $1,000 for Spring Clean-up/Trash-off supplies and marketing
• Approve up to $1,000 for Shred Day (April 10, 2021) supplies and marketing
• Approve up to $3,000 for Beautify the Bayou supplies and marketing
• Authorize up to $500 for Earth Day participation
• Recognize Good Neighbor Awards for Esther Bolton, Sheryl Thornton Tillson, Joseph Lowry, Lori Stokes Walsh, Cecilia Fields, Lakiesha Stinson, and Michael Phillips

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a zone change from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Two Family Residential for Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition near Briar Lane. They will also discuss recommending an ordinance that changes public notice requirements for large-scale zoning map updates, and discuss draft amendments to replace the Thoroughfare Overlay District with new commercial districts. The meeting is held by phone/video conference due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing and possible final report on rezoning Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition from R-1 to R-2 near Briar Lane
• Recommendation on Ordinance O-2021-0005 to allow notice by publication and website for large-scale zoning map updates
• Discussion of draft amendments to Chapter 71 replacing Thoroughfare Overlay District with C-3 Corridor Commercial and C-4 Interstate Commercial
• Discussion of updated Zoning Map changing 'public' parcels to R-1 or C-1 and Thoroughfare Overlay parcels to C-3 or C-4
• Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes a monthly financial report and reports from the Director and Public Relations. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and consult with an attorney.

• Approval of January 19, 2021, and March 2, 2021, meeting minutes
• Monthly financial report presentation
• Executive session regarding land acquisition or sale
• Executive session regarding consultation with attorney

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation board met by telephone conference on March 16, 2021. The board approved the minutes of its January 19, 2021 regular meeting and the March 2, 2021 joint special meeting with City Council, and accepted the monthly financial report as submitted. The board went into executive session to discuss real property and consultation with an attorney, but took no action on either item. Reports were given on economic development projects and a public relations campaign tied to Amazon's arrival in La Marque.

• Approved minutes of the January 19, 2021 regular meeting and the March 2, 2021 joint special meeting with City Council (unanimous)
• Accepted the monthly financial report as submitted (no vote recorded)
• Took no action on land acquisition and/or sale discussed in executive session
• Took no action on consultation with attorney discussed in executive session

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and regular meeting by phone/video conference to consider three zoning items: two variance requests for building setbacks and lot dimensions, and an appeal of a zoning interpretation regarding outdoor vehicle storage at a wrecker yard. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Variance for building setback lines at Lots 4 & 5, Block 1, Westward Subdivision, near 3018 McArthur
• Variance for lot size and dimensions on Lots 13 & 14 Wentzel Addition, near 2101 and 2103 Briar Lane
• Appeal of zoning interpretation to allow outdoor vehicle storage at wrecker yard at 214 Byrd Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 29, 2020

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet by telephone/video conference to decide on ordinances, resolutions, and emergency expenditures. Items include final votes on zoning amendments for Delany Cove and a budget increase for water plant pumps, plus ratification of $253,321.25 in sewer repair costs from Texas Pride Utilities after Winter Storm Uri.

• Ratify $253,321.25 emergency sewer repair contract with Texas Pride Utilities
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0002 amending Delany Cove Planned Development District
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0003 increasing 1764 Water Plant Pumps budget
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0004 assigning Mayor to Economic Development Corporation Board
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0005 setting notice rules for large zoning map updates

The La Marque City Council ratified the City Manager's approval of $253,321.25 in emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation costs to Texas Pride Utilities caused by winter storm Uri. Council also adopted two ordinances on second and final reading: one amending the Delany Cove Planned Development District and one amending the fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the 1764 Water Plant Pumps project. An ordinance changing the city's policy for appointments to boards and commissions was tabled, and an ordinance on notice for large-scale zoning map updates passed on first reading. No one spoke at either public hearing.

• Ratified City Manager's approval of $253,321.25 in emergency sewer rehabilitation expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities for winter storm Uri damage (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0002 amending the Delany Cove Planned Development District on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0003 amending the fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the 1764 Water Plant Pumps project on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. O-2021-0004 amending City Code Section 2.9 on board and commission appointments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0005 on first reading, setting notice rules for public hearings on large-scale zoning map updates (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. R-2021-0007 ordering the May 1, 2021 general election and Resolution No. R-2021-0008 designating official mailing and email addresses for public information requests (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 25, February 8, and March 2, 2021 meetings with a correction to the workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference, with public hearings and final votes on amending the Delany Cove Planned Development District and adjusting the FY 2020-21 budget for the 1764 Water Plant Pumps project. They will also consider first readings on board appointment policies and zoning map notice requirements, plus ratify emergency sewer repair costs from Winter Storm Uri.

• Final reading: Ordinance O-2021-0002 amending Delany Cove PDD (adds Section 14)
• Final reading: Ordinance O-2021-0003 amending FY 2020-21 budget for 1764 Water Plant Pumps project
• First reading: Ordinance O-2021-0004 on board appointment policy, Mayor to EDC board as ex-officio non-voting member
• First reading: Ordinance O-2021-0005 on notice for large-scale zoning map updates
• Ratify $253,321.25 emergency sewer rehabilitation expenditure to Texas Pride Utilities (Winter Storm Uri)

The La Marque City Council approved two ordinances on second and final reading: one amending the Delany Cove Planned Development District and one amending the fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the 1764 Water Plant Pumps project. The council also ratified the City Manager's approval of $253,321.25 in emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities caused by winter storm Uri. An ordinance changing the policy for appointments to boards and commissions was tabled, and an ordinance on notice for zoning map updates passed on first reading. No one spoke during two public hearings.

• Approved minutes of four prior meetings with one correction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolution R-2021-0007 ordering May 1, 2021 general election; Resolution R-2021-0008 designating public information request addresses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0002 amending Delany Cove Planned Development District on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0003 amending FY 2020-21 budget for 1764 Water Plant Pumps project on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance O-2021-0004 amending City Code Section 2.9 on board/commission appointments and assigning Mayor to La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0005 on first reading prescribing notice for public hearings on large-scale zoning map updates (unanimous)
• Ratified City Manager's approval of $253,321.25 in emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities from winter storm Uri (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions and ordinances, including ordering the May 1, 2021 general election for mayor and council seats in Districts A and C, designating an official address for public information requests, and amending board appointment policies. They will also review the juvenile curfew report, a TIRZ 2 status report, and emergency sewer repair costs from winter storm Uri.

• Resolution R-2021-0007 ordering May 1, 2021 election for Mayor, District A, and District C council seats
• Resolution R-2021-0008 designating official mailing and email addresses for public information requests
• Ordinance O-2021-0004 (first reading) amending board appointment policy, assigning Mayor to EDC board as ex-officio non-voting member
• Ordinance O-2021-0005 (first reading) prescribing notice for public hearings on large-scale zoning map updates
• Emergency expenditures of $253,321.25 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation due to winter storm Uri

The March 8, 2021 La Marque City Council workshop was a discussion-only session with no substantive decisions voted on. Council discussed a resolution ordering the May 1, 2021 general election, a resolution on the city's official public information request address, and two first-reading ordinances on board appointments and zoning map notice. The board appointments ordinance was suggested to be tabled for more work, and the juvenile curfew report was decided to be brought back to a later meeting.

• No final votes or approvals were recorded; workshop was discussion-only
• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0007 ordering May 1, 2021 general election for Mayor, District A, District C
• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0008 designating official mailing and email address for public information requests
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0004 on board/commission appointments; suggested to table for more work
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0005 on notice for large-scale zoning map updates; no further discussion
• Juvenile curfew report for 2020 decided to be brought back to a later council meeting
• TIRZ 2 status report presented; further meeting planned between tax assessor-collector, finance director, and Councilmember Michetich
• Emergency sewer rehabilitation costs from winter storm Uri reported at $253,321.25; ratification to come later

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular teleconference meeting on March 4, 2021, to review monthly financial reports for December 2020 and January 2021, approve absences and minutes, and discuss old business including landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and Wreaths Across America 2021. The board will also schedule its next meeting. The agenda includes routine procedural items and public comment opportunities.

• Monthly financial reports for December 2020 and January 2021 show negative fund balances (e.g., -$23,105.23 and -$23,455.23).
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery.
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021.
• Approval/disapproval of absences and minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting.
• Citizens participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

City Council

The La Marque City Council and Economic Development Corporation are holding a special joint meeting via telephone and video conference. The agenda is limited to a call to order, roll call, and an executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation: La Marque EDC v. Texas City Terminal Railway Co., Cause No. 20-CV-0633

The City Council and the Economic Development Corporation met via teleconference to discuss pending litigation in an executive session. No action was taken following the closed session, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Held executive session regarding La Marque EDC v. Texas City Terminal Railway Co.
• No action taken from executive session
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the status of initiated park projects, an update on the Parks Master Plan, and the details of upcoming community events. The board will also consider the repairs and cost for the slabs by the lake at Highland Bayou Park. The meeting is being held by telephone/video conference due to COVID-19, with no public access to City Hall.

• Discussion/possible action regarding repairs and cost for the slabs by the Lake at Highland Bayou Park
• Discussion/possible action regarding an update on the Parks Master Plan
• Discussion/possible action regarding 'BigAss Crawfish Bash'
• Discussion/possible action regarding details of the City's Kid Fishing Tournament
• Approval of monthly financial report ending January 2021

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting via teleconference to discuss and possibly act on several new programs, including Earth Day, rain barrels, and 'I Love My Hood', as well as approve expenditures for the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference and t-shirts. The agenda also includes recognition of Good Neighbor and Yard of the Month awards, and reports on finances and waste management.

• Discussion/possible action on expenditures for Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
• Discussion/possible action on creating an Earth Day Program and assigning a committee chairperson
• Discussion/possible action on creating a rain barrels Program and assigning a committee chairperson
• Discussion/possible action on creating an 'I Love My Hood' program and assigning a committee chairperson
• Recognition of Good Neighbor Awards for Steve Guerra and Omar Partida, and Yard of the Month for Michael Crookshank at 312 Elaine and Joe's Country Store on FM 1764

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss various municipal items including budget amendments, utility improvements, and grant applications. Key discussions include emergency sewer rehabilitation and pump improvements for the 1764 Water Plant.

• Ratification of $53,735.00 for emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation by Texas Pride Utilities
• Approval of pump improvements at the 1764 Water Plant not to exceed $225,000.00
• Award of $122,197.00 bid for Westwood Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project to Aranda Brothers Construction Co. Inc.
• Discussion of a $64,829.16 city match for a First Responder Resiliency Program grant
• Plat approval for Walgreens La Marque near 1832 FM 1765

The City Council held a workshop to discuss several resolutions, ordinances, and contracts. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting was a workshop for discussion purposes.

• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0004 for annual aerial mosquito spraying
• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0005 to designate Houston-Galveston Area Council representatives
• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0006 for a First Responder Resiliency Program grant application
• Discussed ratifying $53,735.00 in emergency sewer expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities
• Discussed conditional plat approval for Walgreens near 1832 FM 1765
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0002 to amend Delany Cove PDD
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0003 to amend budget for 1764 Water Plant Pumps
• Discussed $225,000.00 pump improvement quote from Precision Pumps System and $122,197.00 drainage bid for Aranda Brothers Construction Co. Inc.

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a regular meeting by phone/video conference, with no public access to City Hall. They will conduct a public hearing and final vote on a budget amendment for FY 2020-21, and consider first readings for a Delany Cove PDD amendment and a water plant pumps project budget change. Other actions include approving a $53,735 emergency sewer rehabilitation payment, a $225,000 pump improvement contract, a $122,197 drainage project bid, and a Walgreens plat with conditions.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2021-0001 amending FY 2020-21 budget (public hearing)
• Ratify $53,735.00 emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation payment to Texas Pride Utilities
• Approve Precision Pumps quote for booster pump improvements at 1764 Water Plant, not to exceed $225,000.00
• Award Westwood Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project bid to Aranda Brothers Construction Co. Inc. for $122,197.00
• Approve Walgreens La Marque plat near 1832 FM 1765 with conditions

The La Marque City Council approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0001 on second and final reading, amending the fiscal year 2020-21 budget by increasing various accounts expenditures and decreasing various fund balances. The council also authorized up to $225,000.00 for Precision Pumps System's quote for booster pump improvements at the 1764 Water Plant, awarded a $122,197.00 drainage project bid to Aranda Brothers Construction Co. Inc., and ratified $53,735.00 in emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities. All votes recorded were unanimous. No action was taken after the executive session on pending litigation La Marque EDC v. Texas City Terminal Railway Co.

• Approved minutes of Jan 11 workshop, Jan 11 regular, and Jan 19 special meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0004 approving aerial mosquito spraying by Galveston County Mosquito Control District (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0001 amending FY2020-21 budget on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilwoman Mc Auliffe as HGAC General Assembly Representative and Councilmember Compian as Alternate for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0006 authorizing a First Responder Resiliency Program grant application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (unanimous)
• Ratified City Manager's approval of $53,735.00 in emergency sanitary sewer rehabilitation expenditures to Texas Pride Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved Walgreens La Marque plat near 1832 FM 1765 with three conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0002 amending the Delany Cove PDD on first reading (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting by teleconference to review the December 2020 financial report, approve minutes and absences, and discuss old and new business. Key items include landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and planning for Wreaths Across America 2021, including possibly changing the vendor and involving local schools. The meeting is open to public comment by phone.

• Monthly financial report for December 2020 shows a negative fund balance of -$23,105.23
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, including erosion and entrance flowers
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021, including marking unmarked graves and considering local vendors
• Approval/disapproval of absences and minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting
• Citizens participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on park projects and the Parks Master Plan, plus requests from two organizations to host events at Highland Bayou Park. The board will also take public comments and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion/action on Parks Board Projects status
• Update on Parks Master Plan
• Request by African American Historic Preservation Committee to host 1867 Settlement Historical District Trail Ride and concert at Highland Bayou Park on April 9-10, 2021
• Request by BigAss Crawfish Bash to host 7th annual crawfish event at Highland Bayou Park on March 27, 2021
• Approval of financial reports for October, November, and December 2020

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider issuing a final report recommending a zoning change from (R-1) Single Family Residential to Delany Cove Planned Development District, extending the existing district to include Landing at Delany Cove Section 14. The commission will also discuss a final plat application for a Walgreens near 1832 FM 1765. The meeting will be conducted by telephone/video conference due to COVID-19, with no public access to City Hall.

• Public hearing on rezoning from (R-1) to Delany Cove PDD for Landing at Delany Cove Section 14
• Possible action on final report recommending the Delany Cove PDD zone change to City Council
• Discussion on final plat application for Walgreens La Marque near 1832 FM 1765
• Approval of December 09, 2020 meeting minutes
• Director's report on permits

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting via teleconference to discuss the current collective bargaining agreement with the La Marque Police Association. The agenda includes a workshop on the agreement, which runs through September 30, 2021, with a possible extension to March 31, 2022. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, and the meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Workshop discussion on the La Marque Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Agreement effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021, with possible extension to March 31, 2022
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting held via telephone/video conference due to COVID-19

The City Council held a workshop to review the current La Marque Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement, which expires in September 2021. The session focused on clarifying existing provisions, requesting data for future negotiations, and discussing potential changes to the agreement. No formal votes were taken as the meeting was procedural and informational in nature.

• Adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes discussions regarding a property purchase offer and incentive applications for a local restaurant.

• Potential sale of EDC-owned property to Gulf Coast Water Authority via Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc.
• Incentive application from Benito’s International Restaurant
• Potential SBA HUB Zone designation request
• Executive session regarding real property land acquisition or sale

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation board met by telephone conference on January 19, 2021. The board approved a grant of up to $25,000 for Benito's International Restaurant, authorized the Executive Director to continue negotiations on a purchase offer for EDC-owned property from Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Gulf Coast Water Authority, and authorized the Executive Director to move forward with a potential SBA HUB Zone designation request and present it to City Council. All motions passed unanimously. No executive session was held and no action was taken on the listed executive session items.

• Approved minutes of the December 15, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to continue negotiations on purchase offer for EDC-owned property (ABST 150 J D Moore SUR LOTS 12, 13 & PT of LOTS 11 & 14 BLK 24 DIV N COOK & STEWART SUB) from Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Gulf Coast Water Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to move forward with potential SBA HUB Zone designation request and present to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $25,000 for Benito's International Restaurant (unanimous)
• No executive session held; no action taken on land acquisition/sale or attorney consultation items

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss and possibly adopt a resolution calling for the May 1, 2021 general election to fill the mayor and council seats for Districts A and C. The resolution corrects the filing period dates from a previous resolution. The council will also hold a workshop discussion on the Safe City Initiative.

• Resolution R-2021-0002 calling for May 1, 2021 election for Mayor, District A, and District C council seats
• Filing period for candidates: January 13 to February 12, 2021
• Early voting April 19-27, 2021 at La Marque Community Room, 1109-B Bayou Road
• Election Day May 1, 2021, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Workshop discussion on Safe City Initiative

The City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0001 to call for a General Election on May 1, 2021, to elect a Mayor and two Councilmembers. The Council also held a workshop to discuss the Safe City Initiative, reviewing local crime statistics and proposing various strategies to address violent crime and community safety.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0001 calling for May 1, 2021 General Election (unanimous)

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular teleconference meeting to elect officers, approve the 2021 calendar of events, and consider several program-related actions. The agenda includes possible approval of a $450 expenditure for five "No Littering" and five "Illegal Dumping" aluminum signs from a Texas City vendor. The meeting is open to public comment by phone.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Treasurer
• Approval of 2021 KLMBC calendar of events
• Discussion/action on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Award requirements
• Approval of $450 for 10 aluminum signs (5 'No Littering', 5 'Illegal Dumping') from 2212 Palmer Hwy, Texas City
• Assignment of committee chairs for Paint the Town, Spring Clean Up, Shred Day, Beautify the Bayou, and KTB Art Contest

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to discuss and possibly act on nominations for officer roles, the 2021 program calendar, and expenditures for new signage. The agenda includes reports, awards, and assigning committee chairs for multiple beautification programs.

• Possible election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Treasurer
• Approval of 2021 KLMBC calendar of events and potential new programs
• Approval of $450 expenditure for 10 new 'no dumping' and 'no littering' signs (5 each)
• Discussion on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor’s Award requirements and committee assignments
• Awards for Light Up La Marque Program winners, Good Neighbor Awards, and Yard of the Month

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on January 11, 2021, to consider several items including a second reading of a zoning change for 714 Bayou Road, a settlement agreement with Comcast, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes public hearings, appointments, and updates on city operations during COVID-19.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance O-2020-0021 to rezone 714 Bayou Road from C-2 to C-1
• Resolution R-2021-0002 authorizing settlement agreement with Comcast of Houston, LLC
• Ordinance O-2021-0001 amending FY 2020-21 budget (first reading)
• Resolution R-2021-0001 calling May 1, 2021 general election for Mayor and Council Districts A and C
• Contract with Galveston County for election services

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a public hearing and take a final vote on rezoning property at 714 Bayou Road from C-2 Restricted Commercial to C-1 General Commercial. The council will also consider a budget amendment, appointments, and a settlement agreement with Comcast, among other items.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2020-0021 to rezone 714 Bayou Road from C-2 to C-1
• Resolution R-2020-0023: TCAP professional services and GEXA Energy electric service agreement (tabled from Dec. 14)
• Ordinance O-2021-0001: first reading of FY 2020-21 budget amendment
• Resolution R-2021-0001: calling May 1, 2021 general election for Mayor, District A and C council seats
• Resolution R-2021-0002: authorizing settlement agreement with Comcast of Houston, LLC

The City Council called for a general election on May 1, 2021, and contracted with Galveston County for election services. Council also authorized a settlement with Comcast of Houston, LLC, and held a first reading for a budget amendment. Additionally, the city administered oaths to two new Assistant City Managers.

• Called General Election for May 1, 2021, to elect Mayor and Councilmembers for Districts A and C
• Approved contract with Galveston County Clerk and Election Officer for May 1 election and possible June 15 runoff
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2021-0002 authorizing a settlement agreement with Comcast of Houston, LLC
• First reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-0001 to amend FY 2020-21 Budget
• Administered Oaths of Office to Assistant City Managers Charlene Warren and David Jordan

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a previously tabled resolution to adopt new electric power agreements with TCAP and GEXA Energy, and to consider calling a May 2021 general election. They will also discuss a budget amendment and a proposed Diversity Advisory Council. The meeting is being held by teleconference due to COVID-19, with no public access to City Hall.

• Discussion on adopting Resolution R-2020-0023 for TCAP professional services and GEXA Energy electric service agreements starting January 1, 2023 (tabled from Dec. 14, 2020)
• Discussion on Resolution R-2021-0001 calling a May 1, 2021 general election for Mayor, District A, and District C council seats
• Discussion on a contract with Galveston County for election services, including a possible June 15, 2021 runoff
• First reading of Ordinance O-2021-0001 amending the FY 2020-21 budget
• Discussion on creating a City Manager Diversity Advisory Council

The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss upcoming general elections, electricity service agreements, and a proposed budget amendment. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting was a workshop.

• Discussed Resolution R-2021-0001 to call for May 1, 2021 General Election
• Discussed contract with Galveston County Clerk for May 1, 2021 General Election
• Discussed first reading of Ordinance O-2021-0001 to amend 2020-21 Budget
• Discussed Resolution R-2020-0023 regarding TCAP and GEXA Energy agreements
• Discussed creation of the City Manager Diversity Advisory Board

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for the La Marque City Council attending a candlelight vigil and a prayer service. No formal action will be taken at either event, and the notice is posted per the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Candlelight Vigil at La Marque High School Gymnasium, 397 Duroux, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Prayer Service at Walter Feigle Park, 1009 Bayou Road, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• No formal action to be taken by City Council at either event

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting by teleconference on January 7, 2021. The agenda includes a monthly financial report, approval of prior minutes and absences, and discussion of landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America event. The board will also consider scheduling its next meeting.

• Monthly financial report for November 2020 shows a negative fund balance of -$11,525.23
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America
• Discussion/possible action to schedule next Cemetery Board meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes via teleconference