La Marque public meetings in 2023

Economic Development - Revitalization

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a revitalization meeting to discuss and possibly act on the purchase of a memorial plaque for Ron Crowder, receive a director's report on projects, and deliberate in executive session about real property acquisition or sale, with potential action afterward. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a financial report.

• Discussion and possible action on purchasing a memorial plaque for Ron Crowder
• Executive session under Section 551.072 for real property land acquisition or sale
• Potential action on land acquisition or sale following executive session
• Director's report on past, present, or future projects
• Financial report presentation

Economic Development - Revitalization

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several business items, including proposals from CoStar, the Houston Business Journal, and Trade & Industry Development, as well as a Galveston County Daily News strip ad. The board will also consider ratifying expenditures for tree removal and emergency heating unit replacement at 1130 1st Street, and a quote to build out space at 401 Laurel. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition/sale related to 358 Demolay, attorney consultation regarding LMEDC vs. Texas City Terminal Railroad, and economic development negotiations, with possible action following.

• Discussion/possible action on CoStar proposal for services
• Discussion/possible action on Galveston County Daily News strip ad
• Discussion/possible action on Houston Business Journal proposal
• Ratify expenditure for tree removal at 1130 1st Street
• Executive session on land acquisition/sale at 358 Demolay

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve the 2024 calendar of events, and select committee chairs for various programs. They will also discuss costs for the 2024 KTB Conference Online, Keep Texas Beautiful dues, promotional items, and the Annual Christmas Light Awards. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizen participation period.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of 2024 KLMBC calendar of events
• Discussion of cost for 2024 KTB Conference Online
• Selection of committee chairs for Spring Cleanup/Shred Day, Paint the Town, Beautify the Bayou, Fall Sweep Clean Up, Light Up La Marque, and Arbor Day 2024
• Discussion of Keep Texas Beautiful Dues 2024 and promotional items

Building & Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on five properties identified as substandard structures. The agenda includes public comments, approval of previous meeting minutes, and old business items concerning specific addresses.

• 521 Ave C, La Marque, TX 77568
• 501 FM 1765, La Marque, TX 77568
• 1727 Main St., La Marque, TX 77568
• 912 Azalea Ct., La Marque, TX 77568
• 1401 Melody Dr., La Marque, TX 77568

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet on December 11, 2023, to consider resolutions including a $4,165,500 grant from the Texas General Land Office for flood mitigation, a $1,709,762 waterline construction contract, and a memorandum of agreement for first responder naloxone reporting. The council will also discuss updates to water policy, virtual meeting continuation, and a potential $10 million state loan for water infrastructure.

• Awarding Main Street Waterline construction to V&S Construction for up to $1,709,762.00
• Approving a $4,165,500 Community Development Block Grant with the Texas General Land Office
• Rejecting a bid proposal from Traylor & Associates for Flood Mitigation Assistance Program administration
• Authorizing a Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated
• Discussing a Memorandum of Agreement with Galveston County Health District for naloxone reporting

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters involving the City Clerk and City Manager. The agenda includes executive sessions and potential actions on these positions. No other business is listed.

• Executive session on City Clerk personnel matters
• Executive session on City Manager personnel matters
• Possible actions on City Clerk and City Manager after executive session

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council at the city's Christmas Parade on December 5, 2023. The council will not take any official action during this event; it is purely a social gathering.

• Christmas Parade starting at La Marque High School, 397 Duroux, La Marque, TX
• Parade ending at 1011 Bayou Rd, La Marque, TX
• No action permitted during the gathering

TIRZ

The La Marque TIRZ #2 Board of Directors is meeting to review financial statements and approve minutes from previous meetings. They will also discuss potential funding mechanisms available to the board, with a presentation from MarshDarcy Partners. The meeting is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the funding discussion.

• Presentation by Sue Darcy of MarshDarcy Partners
• Review of current financial statements for TIRZ Board #2
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 and June 13, 2023
• Discussion and possible action on funding mechanisms for TIRZ #2

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is holding a potential quorum meeting to tour a facility at 4916 Texas Ave for future considerations regarding the property. No decisions or formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of facility at 4916 Texas Ave, La Marque, TX 77568

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The main item is the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone a tract at 1005 Bayou Road. The council will also consider several resolutions, including accepting the 2021-2022 audit, approving purchase orders, and canvassing the November 7 special election results. Additionally, there are discussions on grant applications, a sewer repair project, and a possible meeting cancellation.

• Ordinance O-2023-0012: Zoning change for 1005 Bayou Road (second and final reading)
• Resolution R-2023-0076: Purchase order to Core & Main LP for pipeline repair materials ($75,000)
• Resolution R-2023-0079: Canvassing results of November 7, 2023 special election
• Grant award for Emancipation Trail Sidewalk Project (1.9-mile shared-use path along SH 3)
• Discussion on canceling the December 25, 2023 regular council meeting

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will meet to consider new business items including painting street traffic signal boxes, purchasing blowers and weed eaters, and buying t-shirts. The meeting also includes a public comment period and potential updates on Arbor Day activities.

• Discussion on painting street traffic signal boxes
• Possible purchase of blowers and weed eaters
• Possible purchase of Keep La Marque Beautiful t-shirts
• Arbor Day updates

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet on October 23, 2023, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including accepting the 2022-2023 audit report and awarding bids for wastewater treatment plant upgrades totaling $8.76M. The council will also hear updates on the La Marque Safe City Initiative and consider waiving a pavilion rental fee for a local nonprofit.

• Award $3,130,689 bid for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Upgrades to Southern Trenchless
• Approve $5,632,613.90 revised bid for Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project
• Accept results of 2022-2023 Audit Report
• Waive Highland Bayou Park Pavilion Fee for Da Krewe du Roux nonprofit
• Discuss abnormal water consumption policy

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to enter executive session for personnel discussions about the Municipal Judge, City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk. No public votes or decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, with several action items. They will consider an ordinance to rezone a property at 1005 Bayou Road, a resolution to construct a waterline, and a resolution to continue participation in the Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force. The meeting also includes a proclamation, public comments, and a city manager report.

• Ordinance O-2023-0012: Rezoning 1005 Bayou Road
• Resolution R-2023-0063: New waterline in easement of Orange and Prune between 10th and 11th Avenue
• Resolution R-2023-0064: Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County for Auto Crimes Task Force
• Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two variance requests: one to waive a 15-foot landscape buffer requirement along FM 1765 in the Trails of Woodhaven Lakes Planned Development District, and another to allow a billboard despite a city ban and spacing rules. The board will discuss and possibly take action on both items. No minutes or other business are listed.

• Variance request to waive 15-foot landscape buffer along FM 1765 in Woodhaven Village Campus Area
• Variance request to allow outdoor advertising sign (billboard) despite Section 71-28(g)(3) prohibition
• Relaxation of billboard spacing requirements in Ordinance 2020-0007
• Public hearing for citizen input on both variance requests

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council during the Texas Municipal League Convention in Dallas, not a regular meeting. No official action can be taken, and the notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Potential quorum at Texas Municipal League Convention, October 3-6, 2023
• Convention at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
• No action can be taken by the City Council during this period

General

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a property at 1005 Bayou Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and take public comments. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1005 Bayou Rd (Galveston County Property ID # 194779) from R-1 to C-2
• Discussion and possible action on the same rezone application
• Approval of meeting minutes (pending)

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, ordinance readings, and resolutions. Key actions include final approval of an ordinance designating certificate of obligation funds, awarding a $3.97 million construction bid for the Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project, and authorizing agreements for water quality inspections and stormwater engineering. The council will also consider approving several memorandums of understanding and discuss a settlement in a lawsuit against Texas City Terminal Railway.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0011 designating certificate of obligation funds
• Resolution R-2023-0062 awarding $3,965,067.80 construction bid to Southern Trenchless for Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project
• Resolution R-2023-0060 authorizing $16,659.00 agreement with Galveston County Health District for water quality inspections
• Resolution R-2023-0061 authorizing $23,000.00 for Westwood Stormwater Project engineering and design
• Authorizing settlement in La Marque Economic Development vs. Texas City Terminal Railway (Cause No. 20-CV-0633)

City Council

The La Marque City Council and Economic Development Corporation are holding a special joint meeting to discuss the EDC's mission, vision, goals, legal authority, the La Marque 2050 Plan, potential new programs, vacant properties, and collaboration opportunities. These are discussion items with possible action, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Discussion of EDC mission, vision, and goals
• Review of EDC legal authority and roles
• Discussion of La Marque 2050 Plan
• Potential new programs and real estate (vacant properties)
• Collaboration and partnership opportunities

Economic Development - Revitalization

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1130 1st Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and discussions on proposals from Aulds Media NOW and Effectv. Executive session topics include land acquisition, legal consultation, and economic development negotiations.

• Discussion on estimate from Aulds Media NOW
• Discussion on proposal from Effectv
• Possible land acquisition or sale consideration
• Legal consultation regarding LMEDC vs. Texas City Terminal Railroad
• Economic development negotiations deliberation

TIRZ

The La Marque TIRZ #2 Board of Directors is meeting to review current financial statements and discuss potential funding mechanisms available to the board. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Review of current financial statements for TIRZ Board #2
• Discussion/possible action on potential funding mechanisms

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will meet on August 15, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including incentives and a lease agreement for Wytessa O’Neal’s Art Bakery. The board will also review financial reports, mowing service bids, and a change order for exterior remodels at 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel Street.

• Discussion/possible action on incentives application for Wytessa O’Neal – Art Bakery
• Discussion/possible action on lease agreement with Wytessa O’Neal – Art Bakery
• Mowing Bid LM #10-22 awarded to Texas Ranch Maintenance, LLC
• Change order #1 from Werner Construction for exterior remodels at 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel Street
• Quote from Bennett Printing and Graphics for marketing cards

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 departmental budgets and all funds. The meeting is open to the public in person, via broadcast, and online.

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including promotional items, a storage unit, weed eaters and kayaks, and yard of the month nominations. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with decisions expected on purchases and awards.

• Discussion/action on promotional items from 4imprint (updated invoice)
• Discussion/action on tents, flags, tablecloth from Swaggle (updated invoice)
• Discussion/action on storage unit (La Marque) approved $1000.00 for the year
• Discussion/action on purchase of weed eaters and kayaks (tabled in July)
• Yard of the Month nominations: 1912 Bogatto - Blanca Villa; 11013 Delany Rd – Barcenas Mexican Grill

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 departmental budgets and all funds. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no votes scheduled on the budget itself. The council may also enter executive session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Review and discuss proposed FY 2023-2024 departmental budgets and all funds

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will meet to approve June financials, review cemetery maps, and discuss recommendations to the city council, including having city staff work Saturdays during scheduled funerals and switching to quarterly meetings. The board will also consider purchasing D-2 Cleaner for monument cleaning.

• Approval of June 2023 financial report
• Discussion on cemetery map review
• Recommendation for city staff to work Saturdays during funerals
• Purchase of D-2 Cleaner for monuments
• Recommendation to hold cemetery meetings quarterly instead of monthly

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed departmental budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024, covering all funds. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural. The council may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or other permitted matters.

• Review and discuss proposed FY 2023-2024 departmental budgets and all funds

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 departmental budgets across all city departments. The meeting will include presentations, new business items, and an executive session for confidential discussions.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider final plat approval for Ambrose Section 3, a 19.89-acre tract in Galveston County. They will also discuss attendance and removal of commission members, tabled from May, and approve the May 2023 meeting minutes.

• Final plat approval for Ambrose Section 3, 19.89 acres, Galveston County Property IDs 301857 & 301859
• Public hearing on Ambrose Section 3 final plat
• Discussion on attendance and removal of commission members (tabled from May)
• Approval of May 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 departmental budgets for all city funds and departments. The meeting will be held in person at 1109-B Bayou Road and broadcast on Channel 16 and YouTube.

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on several ordinances, including a year-end budget amendment, a conditional use permit for a Hunt Energy battery storage facility, and a fire department billing program. They will also discuss a wastewater discharge agreement with Republic Services and other items like event requests and street sign design.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0004 amending FY 2021-22 budget
• Final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0006 issuing Conditional Use Permit for Hunt Energy battery storage facility (Property ID# 363493)
• Discussion on Ordinance O-2023-0005 to charge mitigation rates for fire department services (tabled 07/10/2023)
• Discussion on Wastewater Discharge Agreement with Republic Services (90-day trial)
• Discussion on Citywide Lift Station Upgrade RFP (Package 1)

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, presented by the City Manager. The agenda also includes presentations from Linebarger and Waste Management, and a period for public comments. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with no final votes scheduled.

• Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget presented by City Manager
• Review of FY 2022-2023 departmental budgets and all funds
• Discussion of Finance, Youth Fund, Citywide Expenditures, Facilities
• Organizational Chart review
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a range of park-related items, including the cost of tree planting supplies at Mahan Park, purchasing lockers from 'rent.fun', buying bike racks for several parks, and exploring grants and playground funding. The agenda also includes routine approvals of financial reports and minutes, as well as updates from Public Works and the City Manager.

• Discussion/possible action on cost of supplies for tree planting at Mahan Park
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing four lockers from 'rent.fun'
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing bike racks for Highland Bayou Park, Mahan Sportsplex, MLK Park, and Westlawn
• Discussion/possible action on fee waiver request from Coastal Conservation Association Texas Mainland Chapter
• Discussion/possible action on various grants and playground funding opportunities

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a range of park-related items, including costs for tree planting at Mahan Park, purchasing lockers and bike racks, adding park signage, and playground installations. The board will also review financial reports and minutes, and hear public comments. Most items are discussion/possible action, so decisions may or may not be made.

• Discussion/possible action on cost of supplies for tree planting at Mahan Park
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing four lockers from 'rent.fun'
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing bike racks for Highland Bayou Park, Mahan Sportsplex, MLK Park, and Westlawn
• Discussion/possible action on City Engineer drawings for 3 parks' playground installation
• Discussion/possible action on various grants and playground funding opportunities

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including Chamber Grant applications from three local businesses, a land lease agreement with Phillip Palmer for Big Phil's Smokehouse, an economic development agreement with Phillip Durelle Palmer, and a proposal for site selection tools from Moody Analytics. The board will also review the lease rate for El Lugar and may enter executive session to discuss real property, legal consultation, and economic development negotiations.

• Chamber Grant applications from Southern Bell Food Company, Evelyn's Alterations, and Laser Marine
• Land lease agreement with Phillip Palmer for Big Phil's Smokehouse
• Economic development agreement with Phillip Durelle Palmer
• Proposal for Site Selection tools from Moody Analytics
• Lease rate discussion for El Lugar

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including payments to Warren Robicheaux for cleanup work, a residential Yard of the Month nomination, a citrus/fruit tree giveaway, purchasing trash bins for schools, and other beautification initiatives. The agenda includes routine reports and no consent agenda or executive session.

• Payment of $140 to Warren Robicheaux for 7 hours at $20/hour on 06/03/2023
• Payment of $100 to Warren Robicheaux for Beautify the Bayou event on 6/10/2023
• Payment of $160 to Warren Robicheaux for 8 hours at $20/hour on 6/17/2023
• Discussion on Arbor Day citrus/fruit tree giveaway to residents
• Purchase of 50-gallon trash bins for La Marque Schools

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for the property at 508 Bluebonnet. The requestor wants to divide the approximately 17,894 sq ft lot into two lots, each about 49.55 ft by 182 ft, to build a single-family home on each. The current zoning requires a minimum of 6,000 sq ft or 60 ft by 100 ft per lot in a single-family residential district.

• Public hearing on variance to Section 71-20 Schedule of District Regulations
• Property: 508 Bluebonnet, La Marque, TX 77568 (PID#197991)
• Request to split lot into two approximately 49.55 ft x 182 ft lots
• Build single-family home on each new lot

City Council

The La Marque City Council will meet on July 10, 2023, to consider ordinances on emergency services billing and a conditional use permit for a battery storage facility. The council will also discuss rejecting bids for city property redevelopment, authorize a blower replacement at the wastewater treatment plant, and approve several memoranda of understanding with local organizations.

• Ordinance O-2023-0005: Establishing emergency and non-emergency fire department service charges
• Ordinance O-2023-0006: Issuing conditional use permit for Hunt Energy Network battery storage facility (Galveston County Property ID# 363493)
• Resolution R-2023-0042: Rejecting all bids for lease or purchase of city property redevelopment
• Resolution R-2023-0043: Authorizing blower replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution R-2023-0044: Approving MOU with United Way Galveston County Mainland

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving May minutes and financials, and discussing the review of cemetery maps and scheduling the next meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of May 2023 financial report
• Discussion/possible action on scheduling next Cemetery Board meeting
• Discussion/possible action on review of cemetery maps

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-2023-0004, which amends the fiscal year 2021-22 budget by adjusting fund balances, expenditures, and revenues. The council will also consider a resolution to reject all bids for the Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project, likely leading to a rebid. Other items include a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and auctioning surplus city equipment.

• Public hearing and second/final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0004 (FY 2021-22 budget amendment)
• Resolution R-2023-0041 to reject all bids for Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
• Auction of library computers and old police department laptops

Economic Development - Revitalization

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a revitalization meeting to discuss and possibly act on a sponsorship request for the La Marque Life and Liberty Celebration, invoices related to the Galveston County Bond for the La Marque Various Roads Project, and land acquisition or sale in executive session. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.

• Sponsorship request for La Marque Life and Liberty Celebration from City Manager Cesar Garcia
• Invoices related to Galveston County Bond for La Marque Various Roads Project
• Executive session on real property land acquisition and/or sale
• Financial report presentation
• Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1130 1st Street. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, a financial report, and discussions on new business such as the fiscal year 2024 EDC budget, a Chamber Membership Grant application, and several proposals from local entities.

• Discussion/possible action on fiscal year 2024 EDC budget
• Discussion/possible action on Chamber Membership Grant application from Innovation Safety Solutions
• Discussion/possible action on El Lugar project
• Discussion/possible action on proposal from iHeart
• Discussion/possible action on printing of Inside La Marque

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several yard and business awards, multiple payments to individuals for bus-related work, and a $7,750 invoice for painting traffic signal boxes. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, financial and waste management reports, and public comments. No executive session is scheduled.

• Yard of the Month award to 511 Azalea Dr
• Yard of the Month selection for Melinda Tillman at 1900 Lenz St
• Good Neighbor Award selection for Ana Lopez at 2305 Meadow Ln
• Business Yard of the Month selection for McDonald's at 2300 Gulf Freeway
• Approval of $7,750 invoice for painting traffic signal boxes

Building & Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on substandard structures at four properties, including an update on 521 Ave C and a proposed amendment to a demolition order for 1727 Main St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, several of which were cancelled. No consent agenda or executive session items are listed.

• Update on substandard structure at 521 Ave C
• Amendment of demolition order for 1727 Main St
• Substandard structure at 912 Azalea Ct
• Substandard structure at 1401 Melody Dr
• Minutes from cancelled meetings (May 9, April 11, Feb 14) and prior meetings

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will meet to discuss possible actions on three substandard residential structures at 521 Ave C, 912 Azalea Ct, and 1401 Melody Dr. The meeting is open to public comment and will include roll call, minutes review, and requests for future agenda items.

• Substandard structure at 521 Ave C (update)
• Substandard structure at 912 Azalea Ct
• Substandard structure at 1401 Melody Dr.

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will meet to discuss two substandard structures: one at 521 Ave C (update from previous meeting) and another at 912 Azalea Ct. The meeting is open to public comments and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion/possible action on substandard structure at 521 Ave C, La Marque, TX 77568
• Discussion/possible action on substandard structure at 912 Azalea Ct, La Marque, TX 77568

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider final approval of a fiscal year 2021-22 budget amendment, a recall election resolution for Councilmember District C, and several land-use resolutions including a conditional use permit for a battery storage facility and a preliminary plat for a 6.492-acre tract. The meeting will also include proclamations, public hearings, and recognition of local employees.

• Final vote on Ordinance O-2023-0004 to amend FY 2021-22 budget with fund balance adjustments and revenue increases
• Resolution R-2023-0036 calling a recall election for Councilmember District C
• Resolution R-2023-0037 approving preliminary plat for 6.492-acre tract in William K. Wilson League Abstract No. 208
• Resolution R-2023-0038 issuing conditional use permit for Hunt Energy Network battery storage facility
• Resolution R-2023-0039 authorizing reconstruction of Oak Street bridge

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation is holding a retreat to hear a presentation from the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and discuss projects, ideas, and future plans. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Dan Seal of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
• Discussion of projects, ideas, and future plans

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque City Council, not a regular meeting. The council may gather with the La Marque Economic Development Corporation, but no official action can be taken. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.

• Potential quorum with La Marque Economic Development Corporation
• No action permitted during the gathering
• Meeting location: 9702 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a retreat to discuss and set priorities for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, including a recap of the past year, a forecast from the city manager, and possible department restructures. A presentation by bond counsel Brad Angst is scheduled, and the council may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or other permitted matters. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• City Manager recap of 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Discussion of Council priorities for 2023-2024 fiscal year
• Discussion of organizational chart and possible department restructures
• Presentation by bond counsel Brad Angst
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.087

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss scheduling the next meeting, placing flags for Memorial Day, and purchasing wreaths from Wreaths Across America for December. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from April 2023 meeting
• Approval of financial reports for April and May 2023
• Discussion on scheduling next Cemetery Board meeting
• Discussion on placing flags around cemetery for Memorial Day
• Discussion on purchasing wreaths from Wreaths Across America for December

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a preliminary plat for MS Gulf Greyhound and a conditional use permit for Hunt Energy Network. The agenda also includes a discussion on commissioner attendance. The meeting is open to the public with citizen participation.

• Preliminary plat approval for MS Gulf Greyhound, 6.492-acre tract on FM 1764
• Conditional use permit for Hunt Energy Network, 0.512-acre tract in Watermans Subdivision
• Discussion on commissioner attendance of meetings

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 508 Bluebonnet. The owner wants to divide the 17,894 sq ft lot into two lots (each about 49.55 x 182 ft) and build a single-family home on each, despite the zoning minimum of 6,000 sq ft per lot. The board will also review minutes from a February meeting and note that two prior meetings were cancelled.

• Public hearing on variance to Section 71-20 for 508 Bluebonnet (PID#197991)
• Request to split property into two lots for single-family homes
• Discussion/action on February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• April 4 and May 2, 2023 meetings cancelled

Economic Development Corporation

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the La Marque Economic Development Corporation during the ICSC Las Vegas conference from May 21-23, 2023, not a regular meeting. No official action can be taken during this time; the notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act in case economic development business is discussed.

• Potential quorum at ICSC Las Vegas, May 21-23, 2023
• No action permitted during this period
• Notice posted May 18, 2023 at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, TX

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1130 1st Street. The agenda includes presentations, financial reports, and discussions on new business such as grant applications, the Vision 2050 Plan, and land acquisition. An executive session will address real property matters and legal consultations.

• Discussion/possible action on Chamber Membership Grant application from Mandi’s Closet
• Discussion/possible action on City Manager’s Vision 2050 Plan request
• Discussion/possible action to update resolution on EDC TEXPOOL account authorized representatives
• Consideration of land acquisition and/or sale in executive session
• Consultation with attorney in executive session

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will meet to approve the April financial report and minutes, then discuss and possibly act on a wide range of old and new business items. These include sports field use, event hosting, park improvements, art projects, and funding allocations. The agenda is largely discussion items with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of monthly financial report ending April 2023
• Discussion/action on La Marque Chargers using city parks for sports
• Discussion/action on Champion Outdoors hosting 3 events at Highland Bayou Park (June 21, Aug 16, Sep 20)
• Discussion/action on Parks Board shirt color and logos/name
• Discussion/action on expenditures from $5,000 project allocation with Servolution Mainland

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a special meeting to administer oaths of office to the newly elected council representatives for District B and District D. The meeting will also certify the results of the May 6, 2023 General Election and Special Charter Election.

• Canvassing results of May 6, 2023 General Election (Resolution No. R-2023-0034)
• Canvassing results of May 6, 2023 Special Charter Election (Resolution No. R-2023-0035)
• Administering oath of office to District B council representative
• Administering oath of office to District D council representative

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will consider purchasing 10 affiliate signs from KTB for $1,000 and discuss the Street Sign Replacement Program, both tabled from April. They will also select a Yard of the Month and discuss the Don't Mess with Texas Trash Off event.

• Purchase of 10 Affiliate signs from KTB for $1,000
• Street Sign Replacement Program discussion
• Yard of the Month selection: 511 Azalea Dr. & 2305 Meadow Ln.
• Don't Mess with Texas Trash Off discussion
• Financial and Waste Management reports for March 2023

TIRZ

The La Marque TIRZ #2 Board will meet to discuss financial reports and financial planning for the district. The agenda includes public comments, old and new business, and possible action on these items. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Discussion/possible action on financial reports
• Discussion/possible action on financial planning for TIRZ #2
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will meet on May 9, 2023, to discuss two substandard structures—one at 521 Ave C and another at 912 Azalea Ct—under old and new business. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions expected beyond potential updates on the existing structure.

• Substandard structure at 521 Ave C, La Marque (Update)
• Substandard structure at 912 Azalea Ct, La Marque (Discussion/possible action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm. The body will consider approval of the March 28, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss a request for preliminary plat approval for a 32.01-acre residential development near FM 1765 and Delany Road.

• Discussion/possible action on preliminary plat approval for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes Section 2, a 32.01-acre tract south of FM 1765 and west of Delany Road

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on appointing a budget review committee and holding an EDC retreat. The board will also receive reports from the director, PR specialist, and city manager, and may enter executive session to deliberate on real property acquisition or sale, attorney consultation, and economic development negotiations, with possible action following.

• Discussion/possible action to appoint a budget review committee
• Discussion/possible action regarding an EDC retreat
• Executive session on real property acquisition or sale (Section 551.072)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (Section 551.087)
• Possible action on land acquisition or sale after executive session

Civil Service Commission

The La Marque Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business and two substantive items: changing eligibility requirements for the lieutenant's exam and hearing Sergeant Richard Garcia's appeal of a 3-day suspension. The commission will also consider approving the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes and may enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion/possible action on changing eligibility requirements for Lieutenants exam
• Discussion/possible action on Sergeant Richard Garcia's appeal of 3-day suspension
• Discussion/possible action to approve February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (personnel) and 551.088 (test item)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is meeting to approve financial reports for December 2022 through March 2023 and discuss possible action on the Wreaths Across America 2022 program. The board will also schedule its next meeting. Minutes from the December 2022 meeting are unavailable.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for December 2022, January, February, and March 2023
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Scheduling of next Cemetery Board meeting
• Citizens participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on several consent agenda items and new business items. Key decisions include payments for litter bus services, approval of conference attendance costs, Keep Texas Beautiful dues, and planning for the Spring Clean Up event.

• Payments to Warren Robicheaux and James Begley for litter bus prep and program hours totaling $20.00 per hour, with individual amounts up to $150.00
• Approval of $5,499.90 for five commissioners to attend the KTB Yearly Conference in Houston
• Discussion/possible action on Keep Texas Beautiful Dues 2023
• Purchase of 10 Affiliate signs from KTB for $1,000
• Purchase of 20 4-inch plants from Jimbo's Nursery at $1.00 per plant

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to consider several items, including a rental registration ordinance (tabled from March 13) and a rezoning request for 5401 FM 1765. They will also vote on a bid award for a waterline construction project and discuss a naming policy for city properties. The meeting includes proclamations, recognitions, and public comment.

• Ordinance O-2023-0002: Amending rental unit registration requirements (tabled March 13)
• Ordinance O-2023-0003: Rezoning 5401 FM 1765
• Resolution R-2023-0023: Award bid to JSS Construction for 12-inch waterline on Texas Avenue (FM 1765) from I-45 to Newman Road
• Discussion on establishing a naming policy for city-owned property and facilities
• Proclamations for Work Zone Awareness, Child Abuse Prevention, Fair Housing, and Telecommunicators Week

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports for December 2022 through March 2023, and to discuss possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 2022 meeting
• Approval of monthly financial reports for December 2022, January, February, and March 2023
• Discussion/possible action on Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion on scheduling next Cemetery Board meeting

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two requests to vary residential and commercial zoning rules. One seeks to split a 17,894 sq ft lot into two undersized single-family lots; the other asks to allow open boat storage in a C-1 commercial zone.

• Variance to split 508 Bluebonnet (17,894 sq ft) into two lots under minimum size in single-family district
• Variance to allow open storage of boats and accessories at 4401 FM 2004 in C-1 commercial zone

Planning & Zoning Commission

The La Marque Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a rezoning request for a 2.098-acre tract at 5401 FM 1765 from single-family residential (R-1) to commercial (C-1) or corridor commercial (C-3). The meeting will also review and possibly approve January 25, 2022 meeting minutes and allow citizen participation.

• Public hearing on rezoning request for 5401 FM 1765 from R-1 to C-1 or C-3
• Discussion/possible action on rezoning request for 5401 FM 1765 from R-1 to C-1 or C-3
• Possible approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The La Marque Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting to consider an appeal by Richard Garcia of a 3-day suspension. The commission will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and possible litigation, then reconvene to take possible action on the appeal. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and public comments.

• Review appeal of 3-day suspension for Richard Garcia
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.088 for personnel and test item discussions
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes for civil service-related business

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will consider incentive applications, contracts, and investment management changes. They will discuss a possible incentive for A&A Machine, a contract with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and a chamber membership reimbursement grant pilot program. The board may also authorize the City Finance Director to manage LMEDC investments. An executive session is scheduled for real property and economic development negotiations.

• Incentive application from Alan Hutchins (A&A Machine)
• Contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
• CD at Texas First Bank discussion
• Investment management by City Finance Director with board ratification
• Chamber membership reimbursement grant pilot for small businesses

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving financial reports, creating a board logo, approving proposed FY24 budget expenditures, removing the Bayou Road basketball court, and purchasing security cameras for Highland Bayou Park. The board will also consider recommending a fee waiver for a Cinco de Mayo event and other park-related updates.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for January and February 2023
• Discussion/action on approving proposed FY24 budget expenditures
• Discussion/action on removal of the Bayou Road basketball court
• Discussion/action on purchasing security cameras for Highland Bayou Park
• Recommendation to Council to waive fee for Mainland Council of LULAC 22427 Cinco de Mayo Event (May 5-6, 2023)

Building & Standards Commission

The La Marque Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on substandard structures at five addresses, including an update on 1727 Main St. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes (including a cancelled February meeting), and old/new business items.

• Update on substandard structure at 1727 Main St
• Substandard structure at 501 FM 1765
• Substandard structure at 521 Ave C
• Substandard structure at 928 Cedar
• Substandard structure at 503 Walnut St and 320 Holman

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2023, with a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance to increase council meetings to twice monthly, and a first reading of a rental unit registration ordinance. They will also consider resolutions on mosquito control, Centerpoint gas rates, a CDBG application, and a $50,000 engineering contract, plus discuss new business including a waterline construction RFP and property remodels.

• Ordinance O-2023-0001: second/final reading to amend Section 2-2 for two council meetings per month
• Ordinance O-2023-0002: first reading to amend Chapter 14 for rental unit registration
• Resolution R-2023-0015: authorize Galveston County Mosquito Control District aerial spraying
• Resolution R-2023-0016: suspend Centerpoint Energy GRIP rate adjustment effective May 1, 2023
• Resolution R-2023-0020: $50,000 purchase order for engineering services from Adico LLC

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one to change council meetings to twice monthly and another to require rental unit registration. The council will also consider several resolutions, including renewing a retail consulting contract, authorizing mosquito spraying, suspending a Centerpoint rate adjustment, and applying for a state community development block grant. Additionally, they will discuss approving contracts for engineering, construction, and design services related to property remodels and a waterline project.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0001 to hold two regular council meetings per month
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance O-2023-0002 requiring rental unit registration
• Resolution R-2023-0011 to renew professional services agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC (tabled Feb. 13)
• Resolution R-2023-0016 to suspend Centerpoint Energy's GRIP rate adjustment effective May 1, 2023
• Approving $50,000 purchase order for engineering services from Adico LLC

Parks Board

The La Marque Parks Board will hold a workshop meeting to review proposed budget expenditures for fiscal year 2024 and discuss several park-related topics, including security cameras at Highland Bayou Park and shoreline improvements. The board will also review the current year’s budget utilization and the Parks Master Plan.

• Discussion of FY24 proposed budget expenditures
• Security cameras at Highland Bayou Park
• Highland Bayou shoreline improvements
• Review of current year’s budget utilization and cancellations
• Parks Master Plan update for City Council

Cemetery Board

The La Marque Cemetery Board will meet to approve monthly financial reports for December 2022 and January 2023, discuss Wreaths Across America 2022, and consider scheduling the next board meeting. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, invocation, and public participation.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for December 2022 and January 2023
• Discussion/possible action regarding Wreaths Across America 2022
• Discussion/possible action regarding next Cemetery Board meeting

Board of Adjustment

The La Marque Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider four variance requests to the city's zoning regulations, including two for the same property. The board will also nominate and appoint a chairperson. No minutes will be reviewed as no prior meetings were held.

• Variance for minimum lot size (R-1) on ~5,602 sq ft lot, PID#199145
• Variance for minimum home size (1,000 sq ft required) for ~950 sq ft home, PID#199145
• Variance for minimum setback (L-1) on ~6,000 sq ft lot at 725 Oak St, PID#200032
• Variance for minimum lot size (R-1) on ~13,591 sq ft lot at 2825 Main St, PID#196406
• Nomination and appointment of chairperson

Economic Development Corporation

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including incentive applications, a lease for 210 Highway 3, and various property improvements. The board will also consider construction proposals for remodeling 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel, and may enter executive session for real property, legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Discussion/possible action on incentive application by Phillip Palmer
• Proposed lease with Phillip Palmer for 210 Highway 3
• Electric pole installation quote from Crescent Electric at 210 Highway 3
• Construction proposals from Werner Construction and Helm Design Group for 1130 1st Street and 418 Laurel
• Bids to demolish 1124 1st Street

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. Mayor Bell will represent La Marque at the Texas City–La Marque Chamber of Commerce 'State of the County & Cities' event. No formal agenda exists and no other business will be conducted.

• Mayor Bell attends Chamber of Commerce event
• No formal agenda or business conducted

City Council

The La Marque City Council may form a quorum for a community Meet and Greet event to introduce new chamber and school leaders. No formal agenda or other business is scheduled for this meeting.

City Council

The La Marque City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a Police Department Assessment conducted by BRT Consulting. The agenda includes a presentation by Billy Tidwell of BRT Consulting and a discussion/possible action on the assessment report. The meeting is open to the public in person and via videoconference.

• Presentation of Police Department Assessment by BRT Consulting
• Discussion/possible action on the Police Department Assessment report

City Council

The La Marque City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including a $517,891 engineering contract for a waterline replacement project, ratify payments to a contractor, and approve emergency waterline repair expenditures. They will also discuss an ordinance to increase the frequency of council meetings, as well as other items like legislative priorities and virtual meeting participation.

• Ordinance O-2023-0001: first reading to amend Section 2-2 to provide for two regular council meetings per month
• Resolution R-2023-0011: authorize EDC to renew professional services agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC
• Resolution R-2023-0012: approve $517,891.30 engineering agreement with LJA Engineering for 2-inch Waterline Replacement Project (HUD-funded)
• Resolution R-2023-0013: ratify payments to Android Construction totaling $52,741.08
• Resolution R-2023-0014: approve $35,046.18 in emergency expenditures for waterline repairs

City Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum for an informal State of the City event, not a formal meeting. No official business will be conducted; residents are invited to discuss proposed capital projects with council, staff, and consultants.

• Informal gathering at 1109-B Bayou La Marque, TX
• Discussion of proposed capital projects
• No formal agenda or official actions