La Marque public meetings in 2022

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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