La Marque public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially act on two plat applications. These items involve the replatting of land at 1103 Main St. and a final plat for the Ocean – La Marque project.

• Replat of approximately 1.3046 acres at 1103 Main St. (Lots 1, 2, 13, 14, and parts of Lots 3 and 12, Block 5)
• Final plat application for Ocean – La Marque, totaling approximately 1.5434 acres in the W K Wilson League Abstract 208

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will review several business and professional service proposals. The board will also hold an executive session to deliberate on land acquisition and economic development negotiations.

• Proposal from Houston Business Journal
• Proposal from Trade & Industry Development
• Professional services agreement from Retail Strategies LLC
• Attendance at ICSC@Red River
• Executive session regarding land acquisition and economic development negotiations

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss re-establishing the Police Department's cadet program. The Commission may also take action on appointing an examining board and nominating a new Chairperson.

• Discussion/possible action regarding re-establishing the Police Department Cadet program
• Discussion/possible action regarding appointing an examining board
• Discussion/possible action regarding nominating a Commission Chairperson
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters and test items

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss applying for Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) funds for Program Year 2023. Citizens can comment on the citizen participation plan, local housing and community development needs, funding availability, eligible activities, and past use of funds. The hearing is required before submitting an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

• Public hearing on TxCDBG grant application
• Discussion of eligible programs: Community Development Fund, Colonia Fund, FAST, Downtown Revitalization
• Citizen input on housing and community development needs
• Review of past TxCDBG fund usage

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing an application to the Texas General Land Office for a Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Regional Method of Distribution Program. They will also discuss nominations for the 2023/2024 TCAP Board. The agenda includes routine items like citizen participation and possible executive session.

• Resolution R-2022-0109: Authorizing CDBG-MIT grant application to Texas GLO
• Discussion of nominations for 2023/2024 TCAP Board
• Citizens participation limited to 3 minutes per person
• Possible executive session for legal, real property, personnel, or economic development matters

The City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0109 and selected a representative for the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP). No appointments were made during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0109 (Unanimous)
• Approved Joe Compian as the City's vote for the TCAP Board of Directors (Unanimous)

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold its regular December meeting to elect officers for the coming year, approve the 2023 calendar of events, and select committee chairs for programs like Spring Cleanup and Light Up La Marque. The commission will also discuss the tabled Police Station mural, the 2023 KTB Conference in Houston, and paying two individuals $20.00 per hour for driving the litter bus. Yard of the Month selections are on the agenda, but no Good Neighbor Award nominations were submitted.

• Selection of Yard of the Month for 2004 Oaklawn and 107 Union
• Discussion/possible action on Police Station mural (tabled in November)
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Treasurer
• Approval of 2023 KLMBC calendar of events
• Discussion of paying $20.00 per hour to Warren Robicheaux and James Begley III for driving the litter bus

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to review 60- and 90-day updates on three properties, discuss the resignation of Commissioner Daniel Brown, and handle routine items such as approving minutes and public comments. The October and November meetings were cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• 60-day update on 1727 FM 519 (Gulf Breeze Apartments)
• 90-day update on 2622 Rosalee
• 90-day update on 1702 Kansas
• Discussion regarding resignation of Commissioner Daniel Brown
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss several matters, including ad-valorem tax rate calculations, the city manager's evaluation, pay plans for appointed positions, and the lease, sale, or development of city-owned property identified by Galveston County Property Tax ID# 311687. No votes are scheduled on the agenda; actions may be taken after the closed session.

• Executive session on ad-valorem tax rate calculations
• City Manager evaluation
• Pay plans for City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Municipal Judge
• Lease/sale/development of city-owned property (Tax ID# 311687)

The La Marque City Council met on December 12, 2022, and after executive sessions, unanimously authorized outside counsel to pursue litigation regarding the correction of the 2022 tax rate calculation worksheet and to work with the City Manager on legislative amendments related to that worksheet. No action was taken on two personnel matters discussed in executive session. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Authorized outside counsel to pursue litigation on 2022 tax rate worksheet correction (unanimous)
• Authorized work with City Manager on legislative amendments to statutes related to the 2022 tax rate worksheet (unanimous)
• No action taken on personnel matters (2 items)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2022, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final readings on speed limits in construction zones and limits on public information request response times, as well as previously tabled utility rate and solid waste charge changes. The council will also vote on a rezoning, a donation box ordinance, a charter amendment election, and several resolutions including a final plat and service contracts.

• Ordinance O-2022-0018: Amends water and sewer rates (tabled Nov 21)
• Ordinance O-2022-0019: Amends solid waste charges (tabled Nov 21)
• Ordinance O-2022-0020: Rezone 4.473 acres at 3715 FM 1765 from R-1 to C-3
• Ordinance O-2022-0022: Calls charter amendment election on 11 amendments
• Resolution R-2022-0108: Purchase order to Sprint Waste Services to extend contract through Sept 30, 2023

The La Marque City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance O-2022-0018, which implements a sewer rate increase (the first of two planned increases), along with several other ordinances and resolutions. The council also denied a rezoning request (Ordinance O-2022-0020) by a 4-1 vote, citing concerns about the property's mixed commercial/residential context. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0016 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0017 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0018, sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0019 (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance O-2022-0020, rezoning (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0022, charter amendments (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for city-owned property (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving financial reports for October and November 2022, approving the November 3 meeting minutes, and addressing absences. They will also discuss the Wreaths Across America 2022 event and set the next meeting date for January 5, 2023. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for October and November 2022
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action on next meeting date (January 5, 2023)

TIRZ

The La Marque TIRZ #2 Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on electing a chairman and vice chairman, as well as reviewing a project plan submitted to the City Council. The board will also review current financial statements and hold a public comments session.

• Election of chairman and vice chairman
• Review of project plan submitted to City Council
• Review of current financial statements from Galveston County

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 4.473 acres at 3715 FM 1765 from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 Corridor Commercial. They will also discuss and possibly approve a final plat for Ambrose Section 2, a 19.16-acre subdivision with 96 lots, and a replat of a 1.3046-acre tract in the Cook & Stewart Subdivision. The meeting includes approval of the September 27, 2022 minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning 4.473 acres at 3715 FM 1765 from R-1 to C-3 Corridor Commercial
• Final plat approval for Ambrose Section 2, 19.16 acres, 96 lots, south of FM 1765 and east of Delany Rd
• Replat of lots in Block 5 and part of 11th Street, 1.3046 acres in Cook & Stewart Subdivision
• Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve ordinances updating water and sewer rates, solid waste charges, and the results of the November 8 mayoral recall election. The council will also consider funding agreements for sidewalk repairs and waterline construction, as well as a $49,956 pump system purchase.

• Amend water and sewer rates via Ordinance O-2022-0018
• Update solid waste charges via Ordinance O-2022-0019
• Declare results of November 8 mayoral recall election via Resolution R-2022-0100
• Approve $49,956 pump system purchase from Precision Pump Premium Pump Systems via Resolution R-2022-0102
• Authorize $313,083 engineering services contract with Adico, LLC for FM 1765 waterline project via Resolution R-2022-0103

The La Marque City Council tabled two water rate ordinances (O-2022-0018 and O-2022-0019) to resolve discrepancies in utility account numbers and clarify rate increase language. The council approved five resolutions (R-2022-0099 through R-2022-0103) and made appointments to the Parks Board. New business included approving staff's Option 4 for 113 Union Street at $17,032.31 and tabling a boards and commissions ordinance revision.

• Tabled Ordinance O-2022-0018 (water rate increase) unanimously
• Tabled Ordinance O-2022-0019 (utility rate increase) unanimously
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0099 (grant funding) unanimously
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0100 unanimously
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0101 unanimously
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0102 unanimously
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0103 unanimously
• Approved staff's Option 4 for 113 Union Street at $17,032.31 unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to waive minimum lot width requirements for a single-family residential property. The applicant seeks to use a 50-foot lot width instead of the required 60 feet to continue home construction.

• Public hearing for zoning variance at 2825 Main Street (PID#196406)
• Request to vary Section 71-20 regarding minimum lot width for R-1 property
• Proposed lot dimensions of 50' width and 287' depth (14,350 sq ft total)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will review its monthly financial report and hear a presentation from the City Manager on the Capital Improvement Plan. New business includes discussions on promotional items, a weather page ad, membership renewal, and potential agreements with Aulds Media Holdings and TV Squared.

• Discussion on quote from 4imprint for promotional items
• Proposal from Galveston Daily News for weather page strip ad
• Possible renewal of membership with Greater Houston Partnership
• Proposal from Aulds Media Holdings, LLC
• Proposed TV Squared agreement

City Council

The La Marque City Council will consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including reducing speed limits in a construction zone, limiting personnel time for public information requests, and amending water and sewer rates. They will also vote on a $177,799.20 change order for a road project, a janitorial services contract, and a water/sewer material purchase. Additionally, they will discuss appointments, a lien amnesty program, and regulating donation boxes.

• Ordinance O-2022-0016: Reduce speed limit in construction zone (TxDOT request)
• Ordinance O-2022-0017: Time limit for responding to public information requests
• Ordinance O-2022-0018: Amend water and sewer rates
• Resolution R-2022-0094: $177,799.20 change order to Lucas Construction for road project
• Resolution R-2022-0095: Award janitorial services bid to American Janitorial Services for $32,040

The La Marque City Council unanimously approved several resolutions including a change order, janitorial services bid, water/sewer material purchase, and real estate sale. The proposed water and sewer rate increase was tabled until a special meeting on November 21, 2022. Appointments to boards and commissions were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0016 reducing speed limit in construction zone (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-0017 limiting personnel time for public information requests (unanimous)
• Tabled water/sewer rate increase ordinance until Nov 21 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-0092 authorizing CGI Digital agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-0093 authorizing sale of real estate along Highway 3 to Gulf Coast Water Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $177,799.20 change order from Lucas Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded janitorial services bid to American Janitorial Services for $32,040 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a workshop to discuss updating citywide utility rates. The agenda includes public comments and a possible executive session, but the only substantive item is the utility rate discussion.

• Discussion on updating citywide utility rates

The City Council held a workshop to discuss proposed utility rate increases, including new fees for capital improvements, a citizen's portal, and stormwater. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. Council members and residents raised questions about affordability and water loss.

• Heard utility rate presentation, no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing an application to the Gametime Parks Grant for playground equipment, as recommended by the Parks Board. The agenda contains only this one resolution item.

• Resolution R-2022-0099: Authorize application to Gametime Parks Grant for playground equipment
• Parks Board recommendation for playground equipment grant

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Corporation will hold a special joint meeting. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding legal consultation, real property, personnel, and economic development.

• Executive session regarding discussions with business developer regarding expansions of certain property

The La Marque City Council met in special session on November 14, 2022, and immediately entered executive session under Section 551.087 (Economic Development Corporation). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after reconvening.

• Entered executive session under Section 551.087 (Economic Development Corporation)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a community forum to receive input on proposed updates to city utility rates. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted; the meeting is solely for public comment.

• Community forum on citywide utility rate update
• Public input on proposed utility rate changes

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss the resignation of Chairperson Brown and the election of a new Chairperson. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a police station mural, a litter bus, and potential money-saving ideas.

• Election of a new Chairperson following Chairperson Brown's resignation
• Selection of Yard of the Month for 615 Westwood Circle, 709 Lilac, and 2401 Downey St
• Selection of Good Neighbor Award for Warren Robicheaux
• Discussion/possible action regarding bench and flowers for Rocky
• Discussion/possible action regarding Police Station mural and litter bus

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission is holding a regular meeting with updates on two properties (1727 FM 519, Gulf Breeze Apartments, and 2622 Rosalee) under old business, and a discussion about two board members stepping down under new business. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comments, and commissioner reports.

• Update on 1727 FM 519 (Gulf Breeze Apartments)
• Update on 2622 Rosalee
• Discussion regarding stepping down of two board members
• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a community forum to gather public input on potential projects for the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted.

• Community forum on CDBG Mitigation Program (MIT-MOD)
• Public input on potential mitigation projects

City Council

The La Marque City Council is hosting a community forum to gather public input on how to prioritize items in the Capital Improvements Plan. No formal decisions or other business will be conducted at this meeting.

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will meet to approve financial reports and minutes, and to discuss several action items. These include landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, Wreaths Across America 2022, filling the vacant Vice-Chairperson position, and recommendations on combining the Parks Board and Cemetery Board. The board will also set its next meeting date for December 1, 2022.

• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action to appoint a Vice-Chairperson for the Cemetery Board
• Discussion/possible action on recommendations to combine the Parks Board and Cemetery Board
• Approval of monthly financial reports for July, August, and September 2022

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a special meeting to approve financial reports for July, August, and September 2022, and minutes from August 11, 2022. They will discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, Wreaths Across America 2022, elect a Vice-Chairperson, and consider recommendations on combining the Parks Board and Cemetery Board. The meeting is open to the public with a citizen participation period.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for July, August, and September 2022
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action on Vice-Chairperson for the Cemetery Board
• Discussion/possible action on recommendations for combining Parks Board and Cemetery Board

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on several resolutions, including accepting a preliminary plat for a 1.54-acre property, awarding a $11,263.44 janitorial services contract, and selecting administrators and engineers for a CDBG-MIT-MOD grant program. The meeting will also include public comments and potential executive session discussions.

• Accept preliminary plat for ~1.54-acre property in W K Wilson League Abstract 208
• Award janitorial services contract to Glistening Spaces Inc. for $11,263.44
• Select grant administrator for CDBG-MIT-MOD Grant Program
• Choose engineering services firm for GLO CDBG-MIT-MOD Grant Program
• Settle city liens on 113 Union St, La Marque, 77568

Council approved several resolutions, including those related to Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Disaster Funds. A resolution regarding mowing liens was tabled to be developed as a policy, and the city authorized soliciting services for Texas Community Development Block Grants.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0087 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0088 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0089 regarding Mitigation Disaster Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0090 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. R-2022-0091 regarding mowing liens (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to solicit administrative and engineering services for Texas Community Development Block Grants (Unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will review monthly financial reports, discuss potential advertising in the 2023 Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Guide and during MLB Championship Games, and consider an asbestos abatement quote for 1130 1st Street. The meeting will also include director and PR specialist reports, followed by an executive session on land acquisition and legal consultation.

• Possible full-page ad in 2023 Chamber of Commerce Guide
• Possible ratification of Spanish MLBN and World Series broadcast advertising contract
• Discussion of asbestos abatement quote for 1130 1st Street
• Executive session on land acquisition or sale
• Executive session on attorney consultation

Economic Development Corporation

This is a notice of potential quorum, not a regular meeting. It covers October 18-21, 2022, when La Marque Economic Development Corporation members may attend the Annual Texas Economic Development Council in San Antonio. No official action can be taken during this period.

• Notice posted September 26, 2022 at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX
• Covers potential quorum at Annual Texas Economic Development Council in San Antonio
• No action can be taken by the EDC during this time

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission holds a regular meeting to select Yard of the Month and Good Neighbor Award recipients, discuss possible actions on a bench and flowers for Rocky, a police station mural, the litter bus, and money-saving ideas. The agenda also includes approval of September minutes, financial and waste management reports, and public comments.

• Yard of the Month nominees: 615 Westwood Circle, 709 Lilac, 2401 Downey St
• Good Neighbor Award nominee: Warren Robicheaux
• Discussion/possible action on bench and flowers for Rocky
• Discussion/possible action on police station mural
• Discussion/possible action on litter bus and money-saving ideas

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on two ordinances: one dissolving the Public Safety Committee and another adopting new council district boundaries based on 2020 census data. The council will also consider several consent resolutions, including contracts for chemicals, mowing, and pump repairs, and ratify union agreements. Additionally, there are discussions on a preliminary plat for Ocean-La Marque, a resolution regarding liens on 113 Union, and appointments to city boards.

• Ordinance O-2022-0013: Dissolve Public Safety Committee (second and final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0015: Redistrict single-member council districts using 2020 census data (second and final reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0081: Award chemical bid to DXI Industries for $113,479
• Resolution R-2022-0082: Award mowing contract to Ramon Landscaping for $104,300
• Resolution R-2022-0085: Ratify agreement with La Marque Police Union

Council adopted two ordinances, including one to disband the Public Safety Committee, and approved labor agreements with the police and fire departments. One mowing maintenance contract was tabled for one month pending further review of allegations.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0013 to disband Public Safety Committee (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0015 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0081 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. R-2022-0084 regarding a mowing contract for one month (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0085 agreement with La Marque Police Officer's Association (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0086 agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 3282 (4-1)
• Approved a legal settlement following executive session (Unanimous)
• Approved all submitted minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for the La Marque City Council at the Founder's Day Celebration, not a regular meeting. There is no formal agenda and no other business will be conducted. Residents are encouraged to meet with council, staff, and industry consultants to discuss proposed capital projects.

• No formal agenda or business items
• Event: La Marque Founder's Day Celebration
• Location: Community Room, 1109-B Bayou Rd, La Marque, TX
• Discussion opportunity: proposed capital projects

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider a request from the Police Chief regarding a potential referral for a fitness-for-duty evaluation for a police officer. The item will be discussed in executive session, with possible action taken afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session to review Police Chief's request for fitness-for-duty referral under Chapter 143.081(c)
• Possible action on the fitness-for-duty referral after executive session
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes for civil service-related business

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to approve financial reports and minutes, and discuss several action items. Key topics include landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, the Wreaths Across America 2022 event, electing a Vice-Chairperson, and recommendations on combining the Parks Board and Cemetery Board. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action on electing a Vice-Chairperson for the Cemetery Board
• Discussion/possible action on recommendations for combining the Parks Board and Cemetery Board
• Approval of monthly financial reports for July and August 2022

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a special meeting to consider routine items such as the monthly financial report and minutes, and to discuss several action items including candy and novelty recommendations, a flower spray purchase, CommuniTree LLC services, Arbor Day activities, and Game Time Playground Grant equipment recommendations. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion/possible action on Game Time Playground Grant equipment recommendations
• Discussion/possible action on CommuniTree LLC Archery and Certified Arborist services
• Discussion/possible action on Arbor Day Activities with La Marque Garden Club, Public Library, Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission, and Parks Board
• Discussion/possible action on purchase of a flower spray arrangement for Larry Walker
• Approval of monthly financial report ending September 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variance to Section 71-20 of the City's zoning regulations. The applicant is seeking to allow a 50-foot lot width for a single-family residential property, which is below the required 60-foot minimum.

• Public hearing for a variance to minimum lot requirements at 2825 Main Street
• Request for 50' lot width on a +/- 0.312 acre R-1 residential lot
• Variance request to bypass the 60' minimum lot width requirement in Section 71-20

City Council

This is a notice of potential quorum rather than a regularly scheduled meeting. City Council members may be present at a convention in San Antonio, Texas, from October 4 through October 7, 2022. No official action can be taken by the City Council during this time.

• Potential quorum at Annual Texas Municipal League Convention

Fire Association Collective Bargaining

This meeting of the La Marque Fire Association was cancelled. The agenda had been set to discuss possible action on economic and non-economic negotiations of the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as setting a date for the next meeting. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included discussion of Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations
• Agenda included setting next meeting date

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association will meet on September 28, 2022, to discuss possible actions on economic and non-economic negotiations for the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting will also consider setting a future meeting date if needed.

• Discussion/possible action on Police Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations
• Possible action on setting next meeting date

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a preliminary plat for Ocean-La Marque, a 1.5434-acre site in the W K Wilson League, Abstract 208. The agenda also includes approval of the July 26, 2022 special meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Preliminary plat application for Ocean-La Marque, 1.5434 acres, W K Wilson League, Abstract 208
• Approval of July 26, 2022 special meeting minutes
• No public hearings scheduled

Fire Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Fire Association will meet to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations for the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting also includes setting a date for the next meeting if needed. This is a regular business meeting with no other substantive items on the agenda.

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

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. The meeting may also set a date and time for the next session. 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
• Discussion/possible action on setting date and time for next meeting

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final approval of the FY2022-2023 budget and property tax levy, along with redistricting council districts and a utility franchise fee. They will also vote on several consent resolutions, including payments and contracts, and discuss a naming rights policy.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0011 adopting the FY2022-2023 budget
• Final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0012 levying ad valorem taxes for 2022
• Ordinance O-2022-0015 approving redistricting based on 2020 census
• Resolution R-2022-0075 approving $50,882 invoice to Sprint Waste
• Resolution R-2022-0076 approving $15,886 contract with Galveston County Health District

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0011, which includes the city budget, by a vote of 4-1. They also approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0012 by a 3-2 vote and adopted the Redistricting Ordinance (O-2022-0015) unanimously. Additionally, the Council passed a motion to direct the City Manager to create a policy for naming city properties.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0011 (Budget) (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0012 (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0015 (Redistricting) (Unanimous)
• Removed Ordinance No. O-2022-0014 from consideration
• Approved Resolutions R-2022-0075 through R-2022-0080
• Directed City Manager to formulate naming policy for city property (4-1)
• No action taken in executive session

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct evaluations of the City Clerk and City Attorney, which will occur in executive session. The agenda includes public comment, but the main business is these personnel evaluations, with possible action following the closed session.

• Executive session for City Clerk evaluation
• Executive session for City Attorney evaluation
• Possible action on City Clerk evaluation
• Possible action on City Attorney evaluation

The City Council entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No actions were taken following the session.

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to review its financial report, discuss the audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, consider a tree trimming estimate, and discuss a structure it owns at 4525 Gulf Freeway. The board will also go into executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale and attorney consultation, with possible action afterward.

• Discussion/possible action on audit by BrooksWatson & Company, PLLC for year ending September 30, 2021
• Discussion/possible action on tree trimming estimate from Yard Excellence LLC
• Discussion/possible action regarding EDC-owned structure at 4525 Gulf Freeway
• Executive session on real property acquisition or sale (Section 551.072)
• Executive session on attorney consultation (Section 551.071)

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on park maintenance updates, budget recommendations for the 22-23 fiscal year, and proposed events calendars for 2022 and 2023. They will also consider financial reports and minutes. The agenda includes several discussion items but no final decisions are guaranteed.

• Discussion of $10,500 for grading Saltgrass and $8,000 for signage equipment in 22-23 budget
• Maintenance at Highland Bayou Park and Walter Feigle Park for upcoming events
• Proposed Parks Board Events Calendar for 2022 and 2023
• Discussion of Bayou Fest and Christmas Parade
• New monthly financial reports to include $1.00 Fund, $2.00 Parks Fund, and Fund 81

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will meet to review financial and waste management reports, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss potential actions on bylaws, a police station mural, a litter bus, and a Replenysh Program. The meeting also includes citizen participation and the selection of a Yard of the Month.

• Selection of Yard of the Month at 1308 Rhodora
• Discussion/action on Boards & Commissions By-laws
• Discussion/action on Police Station mural
• Discussion/action on litter bus
• Discussion/action on Replenysh Program

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will meet on September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at 1109-B Bayou Road. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, invocation, approval of past minutes, and public comments. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed for action.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider an ordinance dissolving the Public Safety Committee, approve several resolutions including a $97,500 TCEQ settlement and a $44,542.49 pump purchase, and discuss a water rate workshop recap. The agenda also includes routine items like proclamations, citizen recognition, minutes approval, and executive session discussions on legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance O-2022-0013 dissolving the Public Safety Committee
• Resolution R-2022-0072 approving TCEQ settlement for $97,500 violation penalty
• Resolution R-2022-0073 approving $44,542.49 for a 6-inch portable pump from BPR Pumping
• Resolution R-2022-0074 authorizing Galveston Bay Estuary Program grant submission
• Executive session on Mary Porter claims, property at CAD ID #311687, and City Clerk/Attorney evaluations

Council adopted an ordinance to disband a committee that had not met in over nine years and approved three resolutions. The council also reappointed Morris Martin to the Civil Service Commission and authorized the City Manager to discuss a real property matter.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0013 to disband an inactive committee (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0072 regarding a project in lieu of a penalty (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0073 regarding pump usage (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0074 regarding Highland Bayou Park (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Morris Martin to the Civil Service Commission (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to facilitate discussions relating to a property (Unanimous)
• Tabled two personnel matters until the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved all submitted minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a workshop to discuss water rates. The meeting includes a presentation by Calvin Coles, Customer Success Manager at Waterworth.

• Discussion regarding water rates
• Presentation by Waterworth

The City Council held a workshop to discuss five different financial models for increasing water rates to ensure sustainability. No formal vote was taken on a specific plan, but the Mayor indicated support for calling a vote at the next meeting.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and levying ad valorem taxes for the 2022 tax year. They will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for elections, auto crimes task force, EMS billing, and emergency waterline repairs. Additionally, they will discuss new business items such as a Safe Streets grant application, a Friends of La Marque program, and a reserve fund cap.

• Ordinance O-2022-0011: adopt FY 2022-2023 budget
• Ordinance O-2022-0012: levy property taxes for 2022
• Resolution R-2022-0067: ratify $36,504.75 payment to Premium Pumps
• Resolution R-2022-0068: ratify $27,917.75 payment to Kleen Environmental for CCTV inspections
• Resolution R-2022-0069: emergency waterline replacement on Laurel Street

City Council adopted two ordinances and approved seven resolutions, including a grant for the Auto Crimes Task Force. Council also authorized grant applications for road safety and regional excellence. No action was taken regarding the disaster reserve fund.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0011 with language amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0012 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0064 regarding Runoff Election clause (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0065 for Auto Crimes Task Force grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions No. R-2022-0066, R-2022-0067, R-2022-0068, R-2022-0069, R-2022-0070, and R-2022-0071 (Unanimous)
• Approved submitting letter of support for Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved application for H-GAC Corporation for Regional Excellence (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on disaster reserve fund totals for future review

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will review the July 2022 financial report and discuss recommendations for combining the Parks Board and Cemetery Board. Members will also discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America 2022 program.

• Approval of July 2022 monthly financial report
• Discussion of landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion of Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion of recommendations to combine the Parks Board and Cemetery Board
• Discussion of selecting a Vice-Chairperson

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and take a final vote on Ordinance No. O-2022-0010, which would amend residential canal zoning, likely affecting the Omega Bay area. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a contract with The Goodman Corporation, a proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023, and a fire protection services agreement with Galveston County. The meeting includes citizen participation and may enter executive session for legal, property, or personnel matters.

• Public hearing and second/final reading of Ordinance No. O-2022-0010 (residential canal zoning amendment)
• Resolution No. R-2022-0061: Authorizing agreement with The Goodman Corporation
• Resolution No. R-2022-0062: Proposing tax rate for 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Resolution No. R-2022-0063: Fire protection services contract with Galveston County through September 30, 2023

City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0010 and Resolution No. R-2022-0061. Resolution No. R-2022-0062 passed with a 4-1 vote, and Resolution No. R-2022-0063 was approved unanimously to correct contract language.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0010 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0061 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0062 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0063 to change 'City Commission' to 'City Council' in fire service contract (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a proposed $0.53 tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This includes a first reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes and a resolution calling a special election on November 8, 2022, for voters to decide on the tax rate. The council will also consider appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Proposed $0.53 tax rate for 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Ordinance O-2022-0011: levying ad valorem taxes for 2022 tax year (first reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0061: calling special election on November 8, 2022, for tax rate
• Appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions

The City Council appointed three individuals to the TIRZ Board. No action was taken on Ordinance No. O-2022-0011 or Resolution No. R-2022-0061.

• Appointed Patricia Shipley, Doug Boudoin, and Sherryl Gray to the TIRZ Board (Unanimous)
• Ordinance No. O-2022-0011 failed due to lack of a motion
• No action taken on Resolution No. R-2022-0061

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the current year's budget allocations for park maintenance and improvements, including benches, picnic tables, BBQ pits, shade covers, and sensory games. They will also consider recommendations for the next year's budget, new ordinances for dog parks and memorial benches, park fees, and a possible merger with the Cemetery Board.

• $17,500 transfer to Public Works Parks Maintenance Budget
• $14,000 for shade cover at Westlawn and Bayou parks
• $2,569.69 for 10 BBQ pits
• $1,500 for sensory sidewalks, yard games, and pickleball
• Discussion on combining Parks Board and Cemetery Board

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 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting may also set a date and time for the next session. The agenda contains only this new business item, with no other substantive topics listed.

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

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on August 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1130 1st Street. The agenda includes financial reports, presentations, and discussions on sharing costs with city administration, increasing EDC support for city positions, hiring a grant writing company, and attending an upcoming economic development conference.

• Discussion on sharing cost of city’s agreement with Marsh Darcy Partners
• Possible action to increase EDC support for city positions in fiscal year 2023
• Discussion on hiring a grant writing company for economic development grants
• Possible action to attend Texas Economic Development Council Annual Conference (Oct 19-21, 2022)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to consider five resolutions, including calling a charter amendment election and a recall election for mayor. The council will also ratify grant funds, authorize requests for engineering and grant administration services, and discuss annual bids and a special events ordinance. Public hearings for the proposed tax rate and budget will be announced.

• Resolution R-2022-0054: Calling a charter amendment election with eleven proposed amendments
• Resolution R-2022-0055: Calling a recall election for the position of mayor
• Resolution R-2022-0056: Ratifying acceptance of grant funds from the Houston-Galveston Area Council
• Resolution R-2022-0057: Authorizing a Request for Qualifications for engineering services
• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 proposed tax rate of 0.477076

City Council proposed a tax rate of 53 cents to maintain legal timeframes while staff address calculation errors. The council also appointed five members to the TIRZ Board and approved a resolution related to a petition.

• Proposed a tax rate of 53 cents (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0055 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Appointed Darlene Barnes, Al Horcica, Leslie Cruz, Sheryl Ann Farrell, and Allen Waters to the TIRZ Board (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0056 through consent (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0057 through consent (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0058 through consent (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. R-2022-0054 until August 29, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Compian and City Manager Garcia to collaborate on security devices (Unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, the Wreaths Across America 2022 program, and the cemetery's by-laws. The board will also review and approve financial reports for May and June 2022 and the minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action on Cemetery By-Laws
• Approval of monthly financial reports for May and June 2022
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Commission will meet to review financial and waste management reports. Members will discuss potential actions regarding commission by-laws, yard of the month parameters, and new program ideas.

• Selection of Yard of the Month for 2813 Katherine, 1409 Austin, and 1414 Lake Rd
• Discussion/possible action regarding Yard of the Month Parameters
• Discussion/possible action regarding Boards & Commissions By-laws
• Discussion/possible action regarding approval of funds for promotional items and t-shirts
• Discussion/possible action regarding water bill inserts for Fall Sweep and Arbor Day

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission holds a workshop to review internal bylaws and criteria for its Yard of the Month and Good Neighbor Award programs. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission bylaws
• Review of Yard of the Month program parameters
• Review of Good Neighbor Award program parameters

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to accept the annual financial audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 and to review and discuss the proposed departmental budgets for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a presentation from the audit firm Brookswatson & Co. and a period for public comments.

• Resolution No. R-2022-0053 accepting the financial audit of fiscal year 2021-2022
• Review and discuss proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds
• Presentation of annual financial audit report by Brookswatson & Co.
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 financial audit. The council also held a budget workshop to review departmental proposals and discussed potential water rate increases and infrastructure projects.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0053 accepting the 2021-2022 financial audit (Unanimous)
• Denied request for additional in-house grant accountant role
• Decided to outsource grant writing services
• Proposed lowering the disaster fund from $1 million to $600,000

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on four ordinances: renewing a juvenile curfew, funding street lights in Omega Bay, updating the city fee schedule, and amending residential canal zoning. The council will also consider several resolutions, including preliminary plats for Ambrose Sections 2 and 3, a grant for Mahan Park, and a TCEQ grant for dredging Omega Bay canals. The meeting includes a Charter Review Committee report and an executive session on a lawsuit.

• Ordinance O-2022-0007: renew juvenile curfew for under-17 (second/final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0008: fund street lights in Omega Bay Subdivision (second/final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0009: update city fee schedule (second/final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0010: amend residential canal zoning in Omega Bay (second/final reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0052: transfer $17,500 from Parks Fund to Park Improvements Fund

City Council approved a curfew for persons under 17 and authorized funds for streetlights in the Omega Bay Subdivision. The council also updated the City Code of Ordinances regarding chicken registration fees and approved several grant applications and plat requests.

• Approved Ordinance O-2022-0007 establishing a curfew for persons under 17 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-0008 to fund streetlights in Omega Bay Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-0009 updating City Code Appendix A regarding chicken fees (Unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance O-2022-0010 regarding Residential Canal Zoning to 8/29/2022
• Approved $17,500 transfer from Parks Fund to Park Improvements Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat applications for Ambrose Section 2 and Section 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for Mahan Park and Omega Bay canal dredging (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement terms for Stefonia Jackson v City of La Marque (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve renewal of the city’s employee benefits consultant contract with Gallagher Benefit Services for $40,000. The Council will also consider awarding Blue Cross Blue Shield through TML as the provider for medical and pharmacy insurance and MetLife for life, dental, and voluntary vision insurance for the 2022–23 plan year. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.

• Renew Gallagher Benefit Services contract for $40,000
• Award Blue Cross Blue Shield (via TML) for medical and pharmacy insurance 2022–23
• Award MetLife for life, dental, and voluntary vision insurance 2022–23

The Employee Benefits Trust awarded medical, pharmacy, life, dental, and vision insurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield through Texas Municipal League. The council denied a $40,000 renewal for Gallagher Benefit Services but approved a month-to-month extension for the consultant.

• Denied $40,000 renewal agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (1-2)
• Approved month-to-month extension with Gallagher through February 2023 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded Blue Cross Blue Shield through TML for 2022-23 Medical and Pharmacy Insurance (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded Blue Cross Blue Shield through TML for Life, Dental, and Voluntary Vision insurance (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a recall petition received under the City Charter, and to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds. The agenda also includes public comments and items for the good of the order.

• Discussion/possible action on recall petition pursuant to La Marque City Charter Article V
• Review and discuss proposed FY 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds

The City Council voted to accept a recall petition and the City Clerk's certification. The council also reviewed and discussed proposed departmental budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, though no final budget approval was recorded.

• Accepted recall petition and City Clerk's certification (3-0-2)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on finalizing proposed amendments. These amendments are intended for presentation to the City Council.

• Discussion/possible action on finalization of proposed amendments
• Review of July 20, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
• Review of July 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Charter Review Committee met for its final session to approve previous meeting minutes and the committee's final report.

• Approved 07.20.2022 Special Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 07.27.2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved final report on proposed amendments

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association will meet on August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers to discuss possible actions on economic and non-economic negotiations for the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting will also address setting a future meeting date if necessary.

• Discussion/possible action on Police Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations
• Setting a date and time for the next meeting, if needed

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed departmental budgets and all funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The Council may also enter executive sessions to discuss legal, real property, or personnel matters.

• Review and discussion of proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds. The agenda includes public comment, new business, and a possible executive session. No final decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and direction.

• Review and discuss proposed FY 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds

The City Council reviewed and discussed proposed departmental budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Presentations were provided by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce and the Fire Department. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a grant application to Texas Parks & Wildlife for Mahan Park, discuss a recall petition received under the city charter, and review proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 departmental budgets. The meeting also includes items for the good of the order and possible executive session.

• Resolution R-2022-0043: authorize application to Texas Parks & Wildlife for Local Park Grant Program for Mahan Park
• Discussion/possible action on recall petition per La Marque City Charter Article V
• Review and discuss proposed FY 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds
• Items for the good of the order

The La Marque City Council unanimously passed Resolution R-2022-0043 to support a grant application for Mahan Park improvements, including baseball fields and fencing. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0010. A recall petition was delayed pending third-party validation, and the council reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets, which include a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff and discussions on new water meter technology.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-0043 for Mahan Park grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0010 (Unanimous)
• Delayed recall petition pending third-party validation
• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets including 2% staff COLA

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve Ordinance No. O-2022-0010, which would amend residential canal zoning in the Omega Bay area. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom/YouTube.

• Ordinance No. O-2022-0010: Amending Residential Canal Zoning (Omega Bay)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially finalize proposed amendments to present to the City Council. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 20, 2022, special meeting.

• Approval of July 20, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion and possible action on proposed charter amendments

The Committee made typographical changes to the final report and modified the language and order of proposed ballot measures. The Committee received a new draft Commission Report. A final clean copy of the report is scheduled for presentation on August 3, 2022.

• Modified language and order of ballot measures in the Commission Report
• Made typographical changes to the final report
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending an ordinance amendment to exempt all residential properties in Omega Bay Subdivision from certain off-street parking requirements (Sec. 71-29(b), (f), (g), (h)) with conditions. The commission will also vote on approving the July 5, 2022 special meeting minutes. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Public hearing on amending Sec. 71.29(d) to exempt Omega Bay from parking ordinance sections
• Possible action to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment to City Council
• Approval of July 5, 2022 special meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and an updated budget calendar. The city manager will present the budget for discussion and direction. The agenda also includes public comments and items for the good of the order.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget presentation by City Manager
• Updated Budget Calendar (document: CALENDAR 2023 SHORT FORM REVISED JULY 19 2022.PDF)
• Citizens participation limited to three minutes per person
• Executive session authorized for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters

The City Council reviewed a draft of the FY 2022-2023 balanced budget presented by City Manager Garcia. No formal votes were taken on the budget or other new business items during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

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 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting also includes setting a date and time for the next meeting if needed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

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

Parks Board

The Parks Board will review the June 2022 financial report and discuss various park projects. The meeting includes discussions on budget expenditures for the 2022-23 fiscal year and upcoming community events.

• Discussion of $5,000 donation for Red, White and Blue on the Bayou
• Proposal to use old bricks at Highland Bayou Park for erosion repair
• Discussion of FY 22-23 budget items including an inflatable movie screen and projector
• Request to purchase a La Marque Parks Board branded canopy
• Discussion regarding Bayou Fest on October 15, 2022

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on drafting proposed charter amendments. The committee will also discuss the finalization of amendments to be presented to the City Council.

• Review of draft minutes from the June 29, 2022, meeting
• Discussion and possible action on drafting proposed Charter Amendments
• Discussion and possible action on finalizing amendments for Council presentation

The committee discussed amending Section 5.13 regarding petition language and justifications. The city attorney was requested to provide supporting language for these amendments. No final votes on amendments were recorded.

• Approved June 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Requested city attorney provide language to support amending Section 5.13
• Scheduled next meeting for July 27, 2022 to review ballot language

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations of the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting also includes setting a date and time for the next meeting if needed.

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

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting on July 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1130 1st Street. The agenda includes a financial report, presentations, and an executive session to deliberate on real-property transactions and legal consultation.

• Executive session to consider land acquisition or sale under Government Code §551.072
• Executive session to consult with attorney under Government Code §551.071
• Discussion and possible action on Texas Economic Development Council sales-tax training scheduled for October 28, 2022, in Houston

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America 2022 event. The board will also review the May 2022 financial report and minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of absences, and public comments.

• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Approval of May 2022 financial report (Cemetery Fund balance $19,137.92)
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting
• Schedule next Cemetery Board meeting

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission is meeting to select a Yard of the Month from six nominated properties, review financial and waste management reports, and discuss possible actions on plants for the police department lobby, updating its website and social media, and purchasing trees for Arbor Day. New business includes setting Yard of the Month parameters, reviewing by-laws, joining the Parks Board to clean a spot at Highland Bayou Park, and planning an Arbor Day tree giveaway. The agenda is mostly discussion and possible action items, with no major contracts or ordinances.

• Yard of the Month nominations: 715 Ave A, 1114 Prune, 1408 Bowie, 1 Borondo Stretch, 338 and 340 Apache Field Ln
• Discussion/possible action on plants for Police Department lobby
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing trees for Arbor Day
• Discussion/possible action on joining Parks Board to clean hidden spot at Highland Bayou Park
• Discussion/possible action on Arbor Day tree giveaway

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly finalize proposed amendments to the city charter, which will later be presented to the City Council. The agenda includes public comments, approval of draft minutes, and discussion of future agenda items. This is a working session focused on drafting and finalizing charter amendment proposals.

• Discussion and possible action on drafting proposed Charter Amendments
• Discussion and possible action on finalization of proposed amendments to present to Council
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on Charter Review related business
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 29, 2022 meeting

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission is holding a regular meeting with updates on two properties (1727 FM 519 and 1702 Kansas), possible election of a vice chairperson, and discussion of board bylaws. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on 1727 FM 519 (Gulf Breeze Apartments)
• Update on 1702 Kansas
• Possible election of Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Boards & Commissions bylaws
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, to consider ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key items include final approval of an ordinance reducing the City Manager's spending approval limit from $50,000 to $25,000, first readings on a minor curfew renewal, Omega Bay street lighting, and fee schedule updates, plus several consent resolutions. The agenda also includes public hearings, appointments, and executive session discussions on personnel and legal matters.

• Ordinance O-2022-0006: reduce City Manager spending approval from $50,000 to $25,000 (second and final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0007: renewal of curfew for minors (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0008: Omega Bay street lighting (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0009: update fee schedule Appendix A (first reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0039: award RFP 22-01 for debris management services

The La Marque City Council approved meeting minutes from multiple dates, adopted ordinances reducing the City Manager's spending limit to $25,000 and renewing the minor curfew, and advanced Omega Bay street lighting and updated fee schedule ordinances. The council also approved several resolutions, appointed a member to the Civil Service Commission, and released an RFP for EMS billing while tabling redistricting.

• Approved meeting minutes from 05.09.2022, 05.17.2022, 06.13.2022, 06.27.2022, and 07.05.2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0006 reducing City Manager spending approval rate from $50,000 to $25,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0007 renewing the Curfew for Minors (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0008 for Omega Bay Street Lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0009 updating Appendix A City Code of Ordinances fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0037 regarding GCWA revision (4 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Appointed Jackie Pennington to the Civil Service Commission (Unanimous)
• Released RFP for EMS Billing Contract (Unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas. The meeting will include discussions on ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings, with key decisions on spending approval limits, curfew ordinances, street lighting projects, and software purchases.

• Ordinance O-2022-0006: Reduce City Manager spending approval rate from $50,000 to $25,000 (second and final reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0007: Renewal of City Code curfew for minors (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0008: Omega Bay Street Lighting project (first reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0036: Approve CenterPoint Energy LED street lighting agreement
• Resolution R-2022-0040: Purchase new Fire Reporting Management Software

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 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agenda also includes setting a date and time for the next meeting if needed. This is a regular meeting with no other substantive items listed.

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

Police Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Police Association will meet to discuss economic and non-economic negotiations regarding the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The body may also take action to set a date and time for a future meeting.

• Discussion/possible action on Police Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations

Public Safety Building Committee

The La Marque Public Safety Building Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single new business item: discussion and direction regarding the Public Safety Building. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comments limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion/provide direction regarding Public Safety Building

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet for a retreat to discuss expectations for elected officials and the City Manager, review capital improvements and strategic plans, and address local political rhetoric. The meeting includes a working lunch and an executive session for personnel evaluations.

• Discussion of Mayor & Council Expectations
• Review of Capital Improvements, Strategic, Master, and Facilities Plans
• Budget Priorities discussion
• Evaluation of City Attorney, City Clerk, and Municipal Judge

The La Marque City Council held a retreat on July 5, 2022, that ran from 12:23 a.m. (as recorded) until adjournment at 5:36 p.m. Members discussed Council and City Manager expectations, capital improvements, ARPA survey funding, budget priorities, civility of local political rhetoric, and possible attendance at the TML Conference. Council requested that two items be added to ARPA considerations: $500,000 for rental assistance programming and $250,000 for emergency repairs for seniors. The minutes record no formal motions, votes, or approvals; the only executive session entry cites Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), with no action reported afterward.

• No formal decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes
• Council requested adding $500,000 for rental assistance programming to ARPA considerations
• Council requested adding $250,000 for emergency repairs for seniors to ARPA considerations
• Discussed proposed separation of Water & Wastewater funds as a budget priority
• Discussed COLA, purchasing, personnel needs, ditch maintenance crew, and easements as budget priorities
• Discussed possible TML Conference attendance Oct. 5-8, 2022
• Entered executive session under Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); no action reported

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two preliminary plat applications for the Ambrose subdivision: Section 2 near Victory Springs & Fleming Road and Section 3 near Delany Road and F.M. 1765. The agenda also includes approval of the May 24, 2022 meeting minutes. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Preliminary plat for Ambrose Section 2, 19.16 acres, 96 lots, 4 blocks, 2 reserves, near Victory Springs & Fleming Road
• Preliminary plat for Ambrose Section 3, located near Delany Road and F.M. 1765
• Approval of May 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff report recommends approval of Ambrose Section 2 preliminary plat (Adico, LLC review, no objections)

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss possible future agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of June 15, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on future agenda item requests

The La Marque Charter Review Committee on June 29, 2022 voted unanimously to leave Sections 14.01 and 14.02 as written and to accept Proposed Amendment 1, which limits severance for a city manager terminated "For Cause" to one month's pay and imposes a six-month probationary period with no severance. It also approved Proposed Amendments 2 (Section 3.05), 3 (Section 5.18), and 4 (Section 8.04), excluded proposed Section 2.24, left 8.04(h) as written, and agreed to review Section 5.13 at the next meeting. The minutes are marked DRAFT and do not record a final vote on Proposed Amendment 5 (Section 8.07).

• Approved minutes of the 06.15.2022 regular meeting as written (unanimous)
• Left Section 14.01 as written (unanimous)
• Left Section 14.02 as written (unanimous)
• Accepted Proposed Amendment 1: one month's severance for "For Cause" city manager termination and six-month probationary period with no severance (unanimous)
• Excluded proposed Section 2.24 (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed Amendment 2 (Section 3.05) on administrative departments (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed Amendment 3 (Section 5.18) on recall petition timing (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed Amendment 4 (Section 8.04) as written and left 8.04(h) "prepare tax maps" as written (unanimous)

Fire Association Collective Bargaining

The La Marque Fire Association is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on economic and non-economic negotiations of the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting also includes setting a date and time for the next meeting if needed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

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

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to take final action on a property tax refund ordinance, approve several resolutions including emergency utility repairs on Grebb Street and participation in a county hazard mitigation plan, and discuss a disaster debris management RFP. The agenda also includes a Pride proclamation and public comment period.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0005 authorizing property tax refunds
• Resolution R-2022-0031 authorizing purchase of emergency utility repair equipment/services on Grebb Street
• Resolution R-2022-0034 approving participation in 2022 Galveston County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution R-2022-0035 approving Final Plat of Sunset Grove Section 4
• Discussion of RFP 22-01 for disaster debris management, monitoring, and consulting services

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to take final action on a property tax refund ordinance, approve several resolutions, and discuss a disaster debris management RFP. The agenda includes a public hearing on the tax refund ordinance, consent resolutions for emergency utility repairs, hazard mitigation plan participation, and a final plat approval, plus new business on debris management services.

• Ordinance O-2022-0005: authorizing property tax refunds (second and final reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0031: emergency utility repair equipment and services along Grebb Street
• Resolution R-2022-0034: participation in 2022 Galveston County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution R-2022-0035: final plat of Sunset Grove Section 4
• RFP 22-01: Debris Management, Monitoring, and Consulting Services

The La Marque City Council approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0005 and a consent agenda containing resolutions R-2022-0031, R-2022-0034, and R-2022-0035. The council also approved a Request for Proposal for disaster debris.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0005 unanimously
• Approved consent agenda containing Resolution No. R-2022-0031, R-2022-0034, and R-2022-0035 unanimously
• Approved Request for Proposal for Disaster Debris unanimously

Public Safety Building Committee

The La Marque Public Safety Building Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the Public Safety Building. The agenda includes public comments limited to three minutes per person, followed by new business focused solely on the building project. No formal decisions are listed, only discussion and direction.

• Discussion and direction on the Public Safety Building
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on building-related business
• Meeting at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular June meeting. The board will discuss and possibly act on the fiscal year 2023 budget, ratify printing extra Summer 2022 newsletters, and hear director and PR reports. It will also hold an executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition/sale and attorney consultation, with possible action afterward.

• Discussion/possible action on fiscal year 2023 budget
• Ratify printing of additional Summer 2022 Inside La Marque newsletters for Galveston Daily News
• Executive session on land acquisition or sale (Section 551.072)
• Executive session with attorney (Section 551.071)
• Possible action on land and attorney matters after executive session

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a retreat and regular meeting to discuss new business, including a proposed $25,000 budget for sidewalk sensory games and landscape paver games at specific locations, as well as basketball court improvements. The board will also cover orientation, maintenance schedules, pop-up park events, volunteer opportunities, memorial bench and tree programs, and bylaws. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and possible action.

• $25,000 budget for Sidewalk Sensory Games (Walter Feigle) and Landscape Paver Games (Walter Feigle, Lagana & MLK)
• Basketball Courts (Horse) project discussion
• Pop-Up Park Events: Movie Night, Easter Festival, Graduation in the Park, Youth Outdoor Event
• Memorial Bench and Tree Programs
• Parks Board Bylaws review

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2022, after a retreat, to approve the May 2022 financial report and minutes from a special meeting. The board will also discuss old business items like park sign maintenance, playground equipment updates, and security camera installation at Highland Bayou Park, along with new proposals such as event planning and bylaw updates.

• Approval of monthly financial report ending May 2022
• Discussion on maintenance of painted park signs and playground equipment updates
• Possible action on security camera installation at Highland Bayou Park
• Discussion on Red, White and Blue on the Bayou event planning
• Submission of updated Parks Board Bylaws for administrative review

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on drafting proposed charter amendments, as well as to consider future agenda items. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on drafting proposed Charter Amendments
• Review of requested amendment sections document
• Discussion and possible action on future agenda item requests
• Approval of the June 1, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The La Marque Charter Review Committee met on June 15, 2022, and approved several motions to draft or amend language in the city charter, including changes to sections on funds, budget reserves, and police staffing. All votes were unanimous. The committee took no action on numerous sections and requested legal review or revisiting of others at future meetings.

• Approved motion to draft proposition language for Section 8.04 to change 'agencies' to 'funds' and rewrite subsection (h) to include only duties currently performed by the Finance Director (unanimous)
• Approved motion to rewrite Section 8.07 to change 'agencies' to 'funds' (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft proposed language for Section 8.17 to replace 'shall not exceed three percent...' with 'shall not reduce the General Fund fund balance to fall below 90 days of operating expenditures at year-end of that budget year' (unanimous)
• Approved motion to have legal review language that changes all dates from 19__ to 20__ (unanimous)
• Approved motion to amend Section 12.12 changing '30 years' to 'up to 40 years' (unanimous)
• Approved motion to remove Section 13.12 from the Charter, then reconsidered and approved motion to allow Section 13.12 to remain 'for history's sake' (both unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft proposed language for Section 13.16 to say 'and shall be appointed with approval of City Council' (unanimous)
• Approved motion to review Section 14.01 at the next meeting with Chief Aragon (unanimous)

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. The meeting also includes setting a date for the next meeting if needed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will hold its regular meeting to review updates on three properties (1727 FM 519, 1702 Kansas, 12 Richards Ct) and discuss possible action on Boards & Commissions by-laws. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public comments. No new enforcement actions or fines are listed.

• Update on 1727 FM 519 (Gulf Breeze Apartments)
• Update on 1702 Kansas
• Update on 12 Richards Ct
• Discussion/possible action regarding Boards & Commissions by-laws
• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, with several action items. They will consider first readings of ordinances for a property tax refund and reducing the City Manager's spending approval limit from $50,000 to $25,000. They will also vote on consent resolutions, including a contract for a police manpower analysis, an emergency wastewater blower repair, and agreements with Workforce Solutions and for debris management. The agenda includes presentations, public comments, and an executive session on litigation.

• Ordinance O-2022-0005: property tax refund (first reading)
• Ordinance O-2022-0006: reduce City Manager spending approval from $50,000 to $25,000 (first reading)
• Resolution R-2022-0029: contract with Dr. Everette B. Penn for police manpower analysis
• Resolution R-2022-0030: ratify $55,460.95 emergency repair to wastewater treatment plant blowers
• Discussion on exterior remodels of 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel

The City Council approved two ordinances, the draft budget calendar, and the exterior remodeling of two properties. Council members also received updates on the Public Safety Building Committee's progress and held an executive session with no resulting actions taken.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0005 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0006 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions R-2022-0029, R-2022-0030, and R-2022-0032 (unanimous)
• Appointed Elise Wagner to the Parks Board (unanimous)
• Approved exterior remodel of 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel (unanimous)
• Approved draft budget calendar (unanimous)

Public Safety Building Committee

The La Marque Public Safety Building Committee is meeting to discuss and provide direction on the Public Safety Building. The agenda includes public comments limited to building-related business, followed by a discussion item on the building update. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion and direction.

• Public Safety Building update discussion
• Direction on Public Safety Building
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on building-related business

The committee reviewed two floor plan options for the La Marque Public Safety Building, including site selection and facility assessment data. No formal votes were taken during this meeting. The committee is scheduled to provide recommendations to the City Council on June 23, 2022.

• Reviewed two-story floor plan options
• Discussed site selection and building program requirements

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will consider the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery. The board will also review monthly financial reports for January through April 2022.

• Discussion/possible action on Cemetery Budget for FY 22-23
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Approval of monthly financial reports for January, February, March, and April 2022

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on drafting proposed charter amendments. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and discussion of future agenda items.

• Discussion/possible action on drafting proposed Charter Amendments
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 05.04.2022
• Discussion/possible action on future agenda item requests

The La Marque Charter Review committee approved minutes from its 05.04.2022 meeting and directed the City Attorney to draft two charter amendments. One would limit a for-cause-terminated City Manager to one month of severance pay, add a probationary period, and define for-cause termination (Section 2.12). The other concerns when recall petitions may be filed against city council members (Section 5.18). No action was taken on most other charter sections reviewed, and the City Attorney was asked to bring clearer language on Section 2.24.

• Approved 05.04.2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft amendment to Section 2.12 limiting for-cause-terminated City Manager to one month severance, adding probationary period and for-cause definition (unanimous)
• Directed drafting of amendment to Section 5.18 on six-month recall petition filing restrictions (unanimous)
• No action taken on Sections 1.08, 1.10, 2.02, 2.09, 2.17, 2.19, 2.20, 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, 4.03, 4.05, 5.04, 5.07, 5.09, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15
• City Attorney asked to bring clear language on Section 2.24
• Section 3.05 to be revisited at a later date
• Adjourned at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council for the annual Hurricane Huddle hosted by the Office of Emergency Management. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted; it is an informational gathering with emergency management partners.

• Annual Hurricane Huddle at La Marque Central Fire Station, 750 Saltgrass Point Rd.
• Attendance by Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Partners from Galveston County
• No formal agenda or business conducted

City Council

The La Marque City Council will host a Citizens Forum to discuss proposed capital projects with residents and consultants. No formal decisions or other business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council

The La Marque City Council approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 (chickens) and Ordinance No. O-2022-0004 (fireworks) unanimously. It also adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0028 unanimously. Resolution No. R-2022-0027 was pulled from consent for discussion, and no vote on it is recorded. Councilmembers Carlson and McAuliffe were named to a Redistricting Committee.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 (chickens) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-0004 (fireworks) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0028 unanimously
• Pulled Resolution No. R-2022-0027 from consent for discussion; no vote recorded
• Designated Councilmembers Carlson and McAuliffe as a Redistricting Committee
• Adjourned unanimously at 7:41 p.m.

Public Safety Building Committee

The committee conducted a detailed review of proposed program documents on a department-by-department basis. Discussions focused on square footage methodology, needs versus wants, and the potential to combine program benefits to include courts and shared civic spaces.

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee approved previous meeting minutes with corrections and scheduled future reviews for specific sections in Articles XI, XII, XIII, and XIV. The committee also established a procedure to review Articles I through XV at subsequent meetings beginning May 18, 2022. No action was taken regarding Article XV.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2022 and April 27, 2022 with a correction (passed unanimously)
• Voted to review Sections 11.02 and 11.04 at a future meeting (passed unanimously)
• Voted to review Sections 12.06, 12.11, and 12.12 at a future meeting (passed unanimously)
• Voted to review Sections 13.02, 13.06, 13.07, 13.12, and 13.15 at a future meeting (passed unanimously)
• Voted to review Sections 14.01 and 14.02 at a future meeting (passed unanimously)
• Approved review procedures to examine Articles I-XV starting May 18, 2022 (passed unanimously)

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the Parks Master Plan submitted by Ardurra, the FY22-23 budget, and various park maintenance and improvement projects. The board will also review financial reports for February and March 2022, which show ending balances of $56,878.14 and $57,518.53 respectively. Other agenda items include security cameras at Highland Bayou Park, volunteer efforts, and a potential Parks Department in the charter review.

• Approve Parks Master Plan as submitted by Ardurra
• Discuss Parks Board Budget FY 22-23 for emergency maintenance and wish list items
• Security cameras at Highland Bayou Park
• Volunteer event with St. Johns United Methodist Church on May 1, 2022
• Financial reports: Feb 2022 ending balance $56,878.14; Mar 2022 ending balance $57,518.53

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on Articles V through X of the city charter, as well as future agenda items and meeting dates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person and must relate to charter review business.

• Discussion/possible action on Article V
• Discussion/possible action on Article VI
• Discussion/possible action on Article VII
• Discussion/possible action on Article VIII
• Discussion/possible action on Article IX and X

The committee voted to defer the review of specific sections within Articles V, VI, VII, VIII, and X to future meetings. No action was taken regarding the minutes from April 4, 2022, or Article IX.

• Approved review of Article V Sections 5.04, 5.07, 5.09, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, and 5.18 at a future meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved review of Article VI Sections 6.02, 6.04, 6.05, 6.09, 6.12, 6.13, 6.15, 6.16, 6.23, 6.25, and 6.26 at a future meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved review of Article VII Section 7.01 at a future meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved review of Article VIII Sections 8.02, 8.04, 8.07, 8.10, 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, 8.20, 8.21, and 8.23 at a future meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved review of Article X Sections 10.03, 10.04, and 10.06 at a future meeting (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the final plat for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes, Section 1, a 50.04-acre subdivision with 151 lots and 7 blocks. The plat has received a recommendation for approval from the city's consultant, Adico, LLC. The meeting also includes nominations for chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Final plat for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes, Section 1, 50.04 acres, 151 lots, 7 blocks, south of FM 1765 and west of Delany Rd
• Public hearing on plat approval
• Nominations for chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Adico, LLC recommends approval of the plat

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a prebudget workshop to gather community input on the next city budget. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Community discussion on budget priorities
• Workshop at La Marque Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Rd.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will host a tax forum for residents to discuss the city tax rate. No formal agenda or other business will be conducted. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the La Marque Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Rd.

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a formal meeting. The La Marque City Council has been invited to attend the Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards Ceremony, and no business will be conducted.

• Attendance at Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX
• No formal agenda or business conducted

Public Safety Building Committee

The Public Safety Building Committee is holding a special meeting to organize itself and begin work on public safety facilities. The committee will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, tour the police station, and review a facility assessment report. This is an early organizational meeting, with no final decisions or contracts on the agenda.

• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Police Station Tour
• Facility Assessment Report
• Discussion of Open Meetings Act and meeting procedures
• Schedule subsequent meeting dates

The City of La Marque Citizen Committee met on April 20, 2022 at the La Marque Police Department. Members agreed to meet every other week starting Wednesday, May 11th at 5:00 PM. The committee reviewed completed work including a site walk, staff interviews, room data sheets, a Facility Assessment Report, site analysis, proposed program, and site plan blocking studies. The stated goal is to give a recommendation to City Council on project location, program, size and cost; no recommendation or decision on those items was recorded at this meeting.

• Agreed to meet every other week starting Wednesday, May 11th at 5:00 PM
• No decision recorded on project location, program, size or cost — committee goal is to recommend these to City Council

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including ratifying expenditures for stabilized material at 210 Highway 3, a commercial lease addendum for 418 Laurel, a resolution amending authorized representatives for TexPool, and appointing a budget review committee. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition/sale and attorney consultation, with possible action following. Reports from the director and PR specialist will be given.

• Ratify expenditures for stabilized material at 210 Highway 3
• Commercial lease addendum for 418 Laurel (CAD ID# 195633)
• Resolution amending authorized representatives for TexPool
• Appoint a budget review committee
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (1109-B Bayou Road) and via Zoom. The agenda includes standard procedural items, public comments, approval of minutes, and routine reports. No formal decisions are listed; only discussions and possible actions on minor operational matters.

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear public comments, and review updates on nine properties under old business. No new decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Updates on nine properties including Gulf Breeze Apartments (1727 FM 519) and 1305 Main Street

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance creating a Public Safety Building Committee, and will consider ordinances allowing hens and regulating fireworks. They will also hear reports on warrant collections, police diversity, and crime statistics, and vote on several resolutions including purchases and grants.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0003 establishing a Public Safety Building Committee
• Ordinance O-2021-0018 amending city code to allow keeping hens
• Ordinance O-2022-0004 amending Chapter 29 regarding fireworks
• Resolution R-2022-0012 authorizing purchase of GOVQA open records software
• Resolution R-2022-0013 authorizing purchase of 15 sets of Fire Bunker Gear

The La Marque City Council adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0003 establishing a Public Safety Building Committee, and approved Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 allowing residents to keep hens and Ordinance No. O-2022-0004 amending the city code on fireworks. The council also approved a consent agenda of eight resolutions covering bank signatures, investment accounts, grant ratifications, software and fire gear purchases, and a mowing contract, and approved appointments to boards and commissions. A redistricting presentation noted District B is overpopulated while Districts C and D are underpopulated, with a workshop tentatively set for May 17, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0003 establishing a Public Safety Building Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-0018 amending City Code section 8-8 to allow keeping hens (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-0004 amending Chapter 29 of the City Code regarding fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda of Resolutions R-2022-0007 through R-2022-0014 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 02.14.2022 regular and special meetings and the 03.14.2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Public Safety Building Committee, Building Standards, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee will meet to review and discuss potential changes to Articles I-IV of the city charter. No decisions are listed on the agenda; only discussions and possible future actions are proposed.

The La Marque Charter Review Committee met on April 6, 2022 and approved minutes from its March 23, 2022 special meeting with changes. In new business, the committee unanimously agreed to review specific sections of Articles I, II, III, and IV at future meetings, and to consider adding a potential Section 2.24. Members also requested clarification of the term "days" and language allowing for gender inclusion throughout the charter. No charter amendments were adopted; all actions were procedural or referrals to future meetings.

• Approved March 23, 2022 special meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Agreed to review Sections 1.08 and 1.10 at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to review Sections 2.02, 2.09, 2.12, 2.17, 2.19, 2.20 and consider adding Section 2.24 at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to review Sections 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, and 3.05 at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to review Sections 4.03 and 4.05 at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Requested clarification of the term "days" and gender-inclusive language throughout the charter (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned at 5:35 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a pre-budget workshop to gather community input for the next city budget. This is a procedural meeting with no formal agenda or decisions. Residents are invited to share priorities starting at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the first four articles of the city charter. The committee will also review minutes from the March 23, 2022, special meeting.

• Discussion/possible action regarding Article I
• Discussion/possible action regarding Article II
• Discussion/possible action regarding Article III
• Discussion/possible action regarding Article IV
• Review of Special Meeting Minutes from 03.23.2022

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on organizational matters, including electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, establishing meeting procedures, and scheduling future meetings. The agenda also includes discussion of the Open Meetings Act and future agenda item requests. This is an early organizational meeting, with no substantive charter amendments on the agenda yet.

• Discussion/possible action regarding electing a Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion/possible action regarding meeting procedures and review processes
• Discussion/possible action regarding scheduling subsequent meeting dates
• Discussion/possible action regarding Open Meetings Act
• Staff proposal to review five charter articles per meeting and assign articles by drawing numbers

The La Marque Charter Review Committee held a special meeting on March 23, 2022, with six of eight members present. The committee elected James Osteen as Chairperson and Sally Austin as Vice-Chairperson, both by unanimous votes. It accepted a staff plan to review the Charter's 15 Articles in equal parts over 3 meetings, with later meetings aimed at drafting propositions for the Council to consider for a Charter election. The committee also voted to hold subsequent meetings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. biweekly starting April 6, 2022, and drew numbers to assign which members would lead discussion on each Charter article.

• Elected James Osteen as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Sally Austin as Committee Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Accepted staff plan to review 15 Charter Articles over 3 meetings, then draft propositions for Council (unanimous)
• Scheduled subsequent meetings Wednesdays at 5 p.m. biweekly beginning April 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Drew numbers to assign members to lead discussion on each Charter article
• Adjourned at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes, Section 1, near Delany Road and FM 1765. The meeting will also discuss a proposed change to monthly meeting dates. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion/possible action on preliminary plat for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes, Section 1 near Delany Road and FM 1765
• Possible change to monthly meeting dates to the 4th Tuesday of each month

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on the final Master Plan proposal, including Shoreline improvements and Pavilion roof repair at Highland Bayou Park, as well as other park repairs and new business items. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference, with public comments accepted by phone.

• Final proposal for Park's Master Plan, including Shoreline improvements at Highland Bayou Park and repair/replace Pavilion roof
• Parks repair list from City Tracking System
• Update on La Marque Softball organization
• Discussion on current Parks Board bylaws
• Request for Public Works to supply paint/materials for park signs and new board signs for Mahan Park

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will conduct a workshop meeting to consider the final proposal for the Park’s Master Plan. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions, with no public access to City Hall. Public comments will be allowed telephonically or via Zoom.

• Final proposal for the Park’s Master Plan discussed

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including hiring a consultant for a new strategic plan, bids for printing and mail house services, and exterior remodel renderings for two properties. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition or sale and legal consultation.

• Discussion/possible action on hiring consultant for new strategic plan
• Discussion/possible action on bids for printing and mail house services for Inside La Marque
• Discussion/possible action on exterior remodel renderings for 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel Street
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale and attorney consultation

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a Public Safety Building Committee and discussing the city's 5-year Strategic Plan. Other items include potential agreements regarding Texas Global Opioid Settlements and an interior remodel at 1130 1st Street.

• Establishment of a Public Safety Building Committee (Ordinance No. O-2022-0003)
• Discussion of the City of La Marque 5-year Strategic Plan
• Discussion of interior remodel for 1130 1st Street
• Authorization of agreements relating to Texas Global Opioid Settlements
• Discussion regarding updating city zoning maps

City Council established a Public Safety Building Committee and approved a new contract for the City Manager. The council also authorized an interior remodel of 1130 1st Street and approved memberships to Sister Cities International and the National Civic League.

• Approved City Manager Contract (Unanimous)
• Established Public Safety Building Committee with 2 mayor-appointed alternates (Unanimous)
• Authorized interior remodel of 1130 1st Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized officers to sign Texas Global Opioid Settlements agreements (Unanimous)
• Authorized final report on previous Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for AARP Community Challenge Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved membership to Sister Cities International and National Civic League (Unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Lane as alternate to Charter Review Committee (Unanimous)

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1109-B Bayou Road. The agenda includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, financial and waste-management reports, recognition of January Good Neighbor Awards, and discussions on litter-bus repairs, street-sign funding, and Paint the Town program budgets.

• Approval of $500 to replace wood boards on the litter bus trailer
• Approval of $5,000 for repairs and upkeep of the litter bus and trailer
• Recognition of January Good Neighbor Awards for Kim Phillips and Pat Trevisani
• Discussion on using commission funds to purchase street signs
• Discussion on Paint the Town program budget and 2022 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference attendance

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will convene a regular public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on March 8, 2022, at 1109-B Bayou Road and via Zoom. The session is procedural, with no substantive decisions listed; members will approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and review old and new business items such as property updates at 1727 FM 519, 102 Edgar, and 12 Richards Ct.

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to review monthly financial reports for October through December 2021, discuss landscaping at La Marque Cemetery, and consider actions related to the Wreaths Across America 2021 event. The board will also address absences, citizen comments, and schedule the next meeting.

• Monthly financial reports for October, November, and December 2021
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval/disapproval of absences
• Citizens participation (3-minute limit)

Charter Review

The La Marque Charter Review Committee is holding a special meeting to organize itself: electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, scheduling future meetings, and setting procedures for its review of the city charter. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at Council Chambers and teleconference options. Public comments are limited to three minutes and must relate to charter review.

• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Scheduling of subsequent meeting dates
• Adoption of meeting procedures and review processes
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. O-2022-0002 to call a bond election for May 7, 2022. The bond would authorize $14,750,000 for a new police station and municipal courts facility. The council will also discuss a managerial audit and may enter executive session to consult with attorneys about the bond election.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance O-2022-0002 calling a $14,750,000 bond election for a new police station and municipal courts facility
• Discussion relating to a managerial audit
• Executive session for attorney consultation on the bond election
• Citizens participation limited to three minutes per person

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Ordinance O-2022-0002, which would call a bond election for May 7, 2022, to authorize $14.7 million in general obligation bonds for a new police station and municipal courts facility. The council will also discuss a managerial audit and the City Manager position. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance O-2022-0002 calling a $14.7M bond election for a new police station and municipal courts facility
• Discussion relating to Managerial Audit
• Discussion/possible action regarding the City Manager position
• Executive session to consult with attorney regarding bond election

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss a bond election, a managerial audit, and the selection of a new City Manager. Council members voted to extend an offer to Cesar Garcia for the City Manager position. No action was taken regarding the bond election or the managerial audit report.

• Extended offer to Cesar Garcia for City Manager position (4-0, 1 abstention)
• No action taken on Ordinance No. O-2022-0002 (bond election)
• No action taken regarding the Managerial Audit

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the 2022 budget, a contract with the La Marque Girls Softball Association for use of Mahan fields, and the election of a vice chairperson. They will also review old business such as security cameras at Highland Bayou Park, a parks repair list, and the Sewer Plant Expansion affecting Ballfield #4 at Mahan Park. The meeting is conducted in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Vote on Parks Board Budget 2022
• Contract with La Marque Girls Softball Association for Mahan fields
• Security cameras at Highland Bayou Park and monitor in police dispatch
• Sewer Plant Expansion using space from Ballfield #4 at Mahan Park
• Election of Parks Board Vice Chairperson for 1-year term

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. There is no formal agenda and no other business will be conducted. Mayor Bell will speak at the State of the Cities and Counties event to inform the public about the current status of La Marque.

• Mayor Bell speaking at State of the Cities and Counties
• No formal agenda or other business

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve the purchase of equipment for the EDC Public Relations Specialist and a draft floor plan for 1130 1st Street. The board will also receive a financial report, hear a director's report, and may enter executive session to discuss real property, legal matters, and personnel evaluations. Action may be taken on these items after the closed session.

• Ratify purchase of equipment for EDC Public Relations Specialist
• Discuss draft floor plan for 1130 1st Street dated 1/19/2022 by Helm Design Group
• Receive monthly financial report
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale, attorney consultation, and personnel evaluations
• Possible action on land acquisition/sale and staff evaluations

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the city manager position. The council will conduct interviews with four finalists in executive session. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Executive session to interview finalists for City Manager: Cesar Garcia, Lionel Lyons, Cynthia Northrop, Zina Tedford
• Discussion/possible action on City Manager position

The City Council held a special meeting and entered an executive session to interview finalists for the City Manager position. No action was taken regarding the position during the public session.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including adopting a new telecommunicator pay scale, approving annual mosquito spraying by Galveston County, and calling a special election. They will also consider establishing a Charter Review Committee, a vacant registry program, and amending the game room ordinance. The meeting includes presentations, reports, and possible executive session.

• Resolution R-2022-0005: approving aerial mosquito spraying by Galveston County Mosquito Control District
• Proposed telecommunicator pay scale (presented by Deputy Police Chief)
• Resolution R-2022-0004: calling a special election
• Discussion on creating a Vacant Registry Program
• Amendment to Game Room Ordinance

The La Marque City Council approved Resolution No. R-2022-0003 establishing a Charter Review Committee and accepted the members and alternates appointed by each councilmember and the mayor. The council also approved an updated City Social Media Policy, adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0004 calling a Special Election, and adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0005 approving yearly aerial mosquito spraying by the Galveston County Mosquito Control District. It adopted a proposed telecommunicator pay scale and authorized Chief Aragon to proceed with the Safe City Initiative's five core goals. No action was taken on a proposed Vacant Registry Program, the City Manager position, or amending the Game Room Ordinance.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-0003 establishing a Charter Review Committee and accepted all appointments (unanimous)
• Approved updated City Social Media Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0004 calling a Special Election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-0005 approving aerial mosquito spraying by Galveston County Mosquito Control District (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed telecommunicator pay scale (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Aragon to proceed with the Safe City Initiative's five core goals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 01.12.2022, 01.24.2022, 02.03.2022 and 02.07.2022 meetings (unanimous)
• No action taken on the Vacant Registry Program, City Manager position, Game Room Ordinance amendment, Animal Resource Center report, or Boards and Commissions appointments

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss several community beautification items. Topics include the Paint the Town project, potential funding for street signs, and the litter bus registration.

• Recognition of January Good Neighbor Award for Ms. Vivian Allen
• Discussion/possible action regarding using KLMBC funds for street signs
• 2021 Paint the Town update
• Discussion/possible action regarding the Paint the Town paint budget
• Discussion/possible action regarding license and registration for the litter bus

Building & Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will meet to review old business regarding specific properties and address new business items. The agenda includes updates on Gulf Breeze Apartments and several other residential or commercial addresses.

• Update on 1727 FM 519 (Gulf Breeze Apartments)
• Old business regarding 2403 Boss, 2620 Boss, and 902 Duroux
• New business regarding 102 Edgar, 707 Grafton, 1305 Main, 1308 Main, and 1409 Ross
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2021, December 14, 2021, and January 11, 2022

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the City Manager position, including a possible executive session on personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference/YouTube, with public comments limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion/possible action on City Manager position
• Executive session authorized for personnel matters (City Manager)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Meeting held at 1109-B Bayou Road and via Zoom/YouTube

The La Marque City Council held a special meeting on February 7, 2022, and went into executive session to discuss the City Manager position under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). After returning to open session, the council took no action on the City Manager position. Councilmember McAuliffe moved to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem Compian seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m. No citizens signed up to speak.

• No action taken on the City Manager position after executive session
• Motion to adjourn approved (McAuliffe moved, Compian seconded)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the City Manager position. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters and a new business item for discussion. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion/possible action regarding the City Manager position
• Executive session under Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) for City Manager position

The La Marque City Council held a special meeting on February 3, 2022, and went into executive session to discuss the City Manager position. After returning to open session, no action was taken on the matter. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Councilmember Michael Carlson (District C) was absent.

• No action taken on the City Manager position after executive session
• Motion to adjourn approved (Compian moved, Yancy seconded)

City Council

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

• Safe City Initiative strategic planning session

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a formal meeting. The La Marque City Council has been invited to attend a strategic planning session on the Safe City Initiative. There is no formal agenda and no formal action will be taken.

• Strategic planning session on Safe City Initiative
• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• No formal action expected

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a strategic planning session to discuss the Safe City Initiative. This is an informal meeting with no formal agenda and no official action will be taken.

• Strategic planning session on Safe City Initiative
• No formal agenda or action items

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several park-related items, including security cameras at Highland Bayou Park, playground safety material, the Parks Board budget, and upcoming events. The board will also review financial reports for October through December 2021 and consider reimbursements for board members.

• Discussion/possible action on security cameras at Highland Bayou Park and installing a monitor in police dispatch office
• Discussion/possible action on spreading mulch or safety material under playgrounds at all parks
• Discussion/possible action on the Parks Board budget
• Discussion/possible action on holding a 4th of July event at Highland Bayou Park
• Discussion/possible action on reimbursement for Board Member Bo Hunter for flowers purchased for Mac McGaffey's funeral

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a Tax Forum hosted by Mayor Bell. There is no formal agenda and no other business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Tax Forum hosted by Mayor Bell

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several business items, including extending a consulting contract with Retail Strategies LLC, reviewing proposals from Effectv and Mnemonic, and awarding a mowing and debris cleanup bid. The board will also consider adding LED lights to the downtown radio tower and stabilizing material at 210 Highway 3. An executive session is scheduled for real property, legal, and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.

• Discussion/possible action to extend consulting services with Retail Strategies LLC for an additional year
• Discussion/possible action regarding proposal from Effectv, A Comcast Company
• Discussion/possible action regarding Mnemonic, inhouse creative content producer for Effectv
• Discussion/possible action regarding Mowing and Debris Clean-Up Bid Invitation; LM # 10-22
• Discussion/possible action to add stabilized material at 210 Highway 3 (Market on 3 area)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct public hearings and take final votes on several ordinances, including allowing hens, amending the FY 2020-21 budget, rezoning a property near Cedar Dr. and Lilac, and authorizing a public property finance obligation. They will also discuss a police substation, a charter review committee, ARPA fund allocation, and other financial and administrative items.

• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0018 to allow keeping hens (up to 25 per lot, $30 initial permit, $15 renewal)
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0020 amending FY 2020-21 budget (various funds)
• Final vote on Ordinance O-2021-0021 rezoning part of Block 25 near Cedar Dr. and Lilac (penalty up to $2,000)
• First and final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0001 authorizing issuance of public property finance contractual obligations series 2022
• Ratify capital expenditure of $399,214.54 for a new Gradall XL3300 excavator

The La Marque City Council held a special meeting on January 24, 2022, and approved several items unanimously, including ordinances allowing hens, amending the FY2020-21 budget, and rezoning part of Block 25 near Cedar Dr. and Lilac. The council also approved a process for allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds, renewed a contract with financial advisor Stifel, and approved issuing up to $1.9 million in Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds for Galveston County MUD 32. Two financing-related items passed 4-1, and the council tabled a police substation acquisition and a vacant building registry program until February.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0018 allowing keeping of hens (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0020 amending FY2020-21 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-0021 rezoning part of Block 25 near Cedar Dr. and Lilac (unanimous)
• Tabled acquisition of a police substation (unanimous)
• Approved process for allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0001 for reimbursement of financed project costs (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-0002 for reimbursement of public safety building costs (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with financial advisor Stifel (unanimous)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss allocating funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act via Grantworks. The meeting includes public comment and possible executive session items.

• Discussion on allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds from Grantworks
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Possible executive session on legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss how to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which have not yet been used. No funds were approved or spent during this meeting. Instead, Council agreed to conduct a 14-day online survey for residents to identify project priorities and to have staff review previously proposed projects for grant eligibility before a decision in March 2022.

• Agreed to conduct a 14-day online resident survey for ARPA project input
• Directed staff to review previously proposed projects for Grantworks eligibility
• Directed staff to gather input from Department Heads on necessary projects
• Set target for Council review of ARPA projects in March 2022
• No funds allocated or approved during this workshop

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on several items, including an ordinance to allow residents to keep hens. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, zoning changes, and the issuance of public property finance obligations.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance O-2021-0018 to allow keeping hens
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance O-2021-0020 regarding fiscal year 2020-21 budget amendments
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance O-2021-0021 for zoning changes near Cedar Dr. and Lilac
• First and final reading of Ordinance O-2022-0001 regarding public property finance contractual obligations
• Capital expenditure for a Gradall XL3300 All-Wheel Drive Excavator in the amount of $399,214.54

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting virtually for a strategic planning session on the Safe City Initiative. This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a formal meeting, and no formal action will be taken.

• Strategic planning session on Safe City Initiative
• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• No formal agenda or action

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments is holding a public hearing and regular meeting on January 18, 2022. The board will consider a request for a zoning variance regarding building setback lines at 4 N. Omega Dr., alongside approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on a zoning variance request for front, side, and rear building setback lines at Lot 4 ABST 7 C Bundick Sur Lot 4 Omega Bay Sec C (4 N. Omega Dr., PID#142917)
• Discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2021

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Commission will review financial and waste management reports. Members will also discuss using funds for street signs, planning a spring cleanup, and scheduling 2022 events.

• Recognition of January Residential Yard of the Month: Mrs. Lowe of 2503 Lake Park
• Discussion/possible action regarding using KLMBC funds to help buy street signs
• Discussion/possible action regarding Spring Cleanup
• Discussion/possible action regarding setting dates and selecting chairperson for 2022 calendar and events
• Discussion/possible action regarding new signs for the litter bus

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss legal matters, specifically the lawsuit La Marque Economic Development Corporation vs Texas City Terminal Railway Company. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment limited to three minutes per person and no deliberation on comments.

• Executive session discussion of lawsuit La Marque EDC vs Texas City Terminal Railway (Case No. 20-CV-0633)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Meeting held via teleconference and in-person at 1109-B Bayou Road

The City Council met for an executive session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or public actions.

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and review updates on old and new business items, including property compliance and permit statuses. The agenda includes updates on several properties and new cases, but no final decisions are listed.

• Update on Gulf Breeze Apartments at 1727 FM 519 awaiting substandard building permit package
• Update on 1120 Hathaway provided by CCO L. Stinson
• Old business items: 1803 Oak, 819 Oak, 2403 Boss, 2620 Boss
• New business items: 2407 Franklin, 409 Ave B
• Approval of minutes from November 9 and December 14, 2021 meetings

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a regular workshop meeting on January 10, 2022. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, citizens' participation, and a presentation on the Texas Open Meetings Act Training Course.

• Texas Open Meetings Act Training Course presentation

City Council

The La Marque City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an election services contract with Galveston County for the May 7, 2022 Tax Rollback and Bond Elections, architectural services for a new public safety building, and a lease for a police substation at 2222 Cedar Drive. The council will also review American Rescue Plan Act fund allocations, proposed city expenditures, and potential amendments to the billboard sign ordinance.

• Contract with Galveston County Clerk and Galveston County Election Officer for May 7, 2022 Tax Rollback and Bond Elections with an estimated expenditure of $25,500.00
• Professional services agreement for architectural services for facility assessment, programming, and design of new public safety building
• One-year lease for 2222 Cedar Drive to serve as a police substation
• Allocation of funds received from American Rescue Plan Act
• Potential amendments to billboard sign ordinance adding an annual fee and raising minimum elevation

The City Council approved a contract for the May 7, 2022, tax rollback and bond elections and awarded a professional services agreement for the design of a new public safety building. Council members also authorized a one-time $10 water bill adjustment for residents and initiated planning for waterway cleaning in Omega Bay. Several other items, including a police substation lease and court facility upgrades, were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved election contract and $25,500 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded public safety building architectural contract (unanimous)
• Approved $10 one-time water bill adjustment (unanimous)
• Tabled 2222 Cedar Drive police substation lease
• Directed staff to seek three bids for lighting study (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to plan Omega Bay waterway cleaning (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for ARPA funds on Jan 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled judicial facility bulletproof glass discussion

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding its regular meeting to review monthly financial reports for October and November 2021, approve absences and minutes, and discuss old and new business. Key items include possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery and a post-event discussion of Wreaths Across America 2021. The board will also schedule its next meeting and hear public comments.

• Monthly financial reports for October and November 2021
• Discussion/possible action on landscaping at La Marque Cemetery
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2021
• Approval/disapproval of absences
• Minutes of December 2, 2021 meeting