Liberty County public meetings in 2021

General

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Herndon Manufactured Home Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and routine consent items. No formal votes or decisions are listed for the work session.

• Work session on Herndon Manufactured Home Park
• Approval of minutes from 11.10.2021 and 11.15.2021 P&Z meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a work session where Mr. Brant Phillips of Invest Home Pro presented redevelopment plans for the Herndon Manufactured Home Park on North Main Street. No formal action was taken on the plans; the commission only discussed the presentation. The consent agenda, including approval of the 11.10.2021 and 11.15.2021 minutes, was approved 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including 11.10.2021 and 11.15.2021 P&Z minutes (4-0)
• Heard presentation on Herndon Manufactured Home Park redevelopment (no action taken)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement with SwampSmoke, LLC, following an executive session on economic development negotiations. The board will also receive reports from the General Manager and Finance, and approve the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed economic development agreement with SwampSmoke, LLC
• Action to authorize General Manager to negotiate and execute agreement with SwampSmoke, LLC
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Approval of November 16, 2021 LCDC minutes

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved a motion authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement with SwampSmoke, LLC for up to $25,000. The vote was 6-0, with board member Campbell absent. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the November 16, 2021 minutes, by a 6-0 vote. No public comments were made during the citizen forum or the public hearing on the SwampSmoke agreement.

• Authorized General Manager to negotiate and execute economic development agreement with SwampSmoke, LLC up to $25,000 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 11.16.2021 LCDC minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key actions include ratifying a wildlife study expenditure at the municipal airport, awarding a tree trimming contract to Eastex Line Clearing, LLC, and discussing a proposed mobile food vendor ordinance. The council will also enter executive sessions for legal advice and personnel matters, followed by possible action on nominations to the Port of Liberty Commission and the Liberty Central Appraisal District Board.

• Resolution ratifying expenditure for wildlife study at Liberty Municipal Airport
• Resolution awarding tree trimming contract to Eastex Line Clearing, LLC
• Discussion of proposed Mobile Food Vendor ordinance
• Executive session on personnel matters including Electrical Department Supervisor and board nominations
• Action on nominations to Port of Liberty Commission and Liberty Central Appraisal District Board

The Liberty City Council approved a resolution awarding a tree trimming contract to Eastex Line Clearing, LLC, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and a wildlife study expenditure. The council also nominated Julie Hebert to the Port of Liberty Commission and Charles Boles to the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board. A proposed mobile food vendor ordinance was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved consent agenda including 11/09/2021 minutes and wildlife study resolution (5-0)
• Awarded tree trimming contract to Eastex Line Clearing, LLC (5-0)
• Nominated Julie Hebert to Port of Liberty Commission (5-0)
• Nominated Charles Boles to Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board (5-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider amending its FY 2021-2022 budget to transfer $40,000 to the Liberty Municipal Airport for a wildlife study, and awarding a $20,000 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Tracy Williams. The board will also hear reports from the General Manager and Finance, and approve the October 19, 2021 minutes.

• Budget amendment: $40,000 transfer to Liberty Municipal Airport for wildlife study
• Business Façade Improvement Grant: $20,000 to Tracy Williams
• General Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• Minutes approval for 10.19.2021

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved a $40,000 budget amendment to fund a wildlife study at Liberty Municipal Airport, and awarded a $17,932.16 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Tracy Williams. Both motions passed 5-0, with board members Beasley and Campbell absent. The consent agenda, including approval of the October 19, 2021 minutes, was also approved 5-0.

• Approved $40,000 budget amendment for airport wildlife study (5-0)
• Awarded $17,932.16 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Tracy Williams (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 10.19.2021 minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), with a presentation from the consulting firm Kendig Keast. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items like call to order, citizen forum, and adjournment.

• Work session on Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with presentation from Kendig Keast
• Citizen's forum for public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam Houston, Liberty, TX

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission held a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with a presentation from Kendig Keast. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, covering project goals and modules for the ordinance. The meeting adjourned without any votes or actions.

• Held work session on Unified Development Ordinance (no action taken)
• No formal decisions or votes recorded

General

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider approving a minor plat for the Raymar Subdivision. The agenda also includes approval of the August 11, 2021 minutes and a citizens' forum for public comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consider approving a minor plat of the Raymar Subdivision
• Approve August 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the August 11, 2021 minutes, by a 6-0 vote. They also approved a minor plat for the Raymar Subdivision, creating a 2-acre lot at 268 Private Road 164A, by a 6-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 12:38 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including August 11, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved minor plat of Raymar Subdivision, 2-acre lot at 268 Private Road 164A (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold its regular meeting with presentations, consent agenda, and regular agenda items. Key actions include awarding a $153,410 bid for the Highway 146 sanitary sewer line extension, approving a change order for the golf course renovation, and discussing the Port of Liberty. The council will also enter executive session for personnel and economic development matters, with possible action afterward.

• Award bid to Texas Pride Utilities for $153,410 for Highway 146 Sanitary Sewer Line Extension Phase II
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Liberty Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project
• Citizen requests regarding Liberty Municipal Library, FLNB Board, and Port of Liberty Commission
• Discussion on Port of Liberty in work session
• Executive session on personnel matters and economic development negotiations

The Liberty City Council approved a $153,410 bid to Texas Pride Utilities for the Highway 146 sanitary sewer line extension Phase II project, and approved Change Order No. 1 for the golf course renovation project. The council also appointed Mayor Carl Pickett as representative and Diane Driggers as alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2022 General Assembly. No action was taken on the Central Appraisal District board nominations or on appointments to the Port of Liberty Commission, which were discussed in executive session.

• Approved $153,410 bid to Texas Pride Utilities for Highway 146 sewer line extension (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Liberty Municipal Golf Course renovation (7-0)
• Appointed Carl Pickett as representative and Diane Driggers as alternate to HGAC 2022 General Assembly (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and library board appointment (7-0)
• No action on Central Appraisal District board nominations; deferred to Dec. 14 meeting
• No action on Port of Liberty Commission appointments after executive session

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider transferring ownership of electric substations from Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency to the city, establishing an electric rate stabilization fund policy, and authorizing an agreement for a line extension policy. They will also ratify a $24,000 expenditure for engineering services at the municipal golf course and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Resolution to transfer electric substations and related infrastructure from Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency to City of Liberty
• Resolution establishing an Electric Rate Stabilization Fund Policy
• Resolution authorizing agreement with GDS Associates, Inc. for line extension and contribution in aid of construction policy
• Ratification of $24,000 expenditure for engineering services at Liberty Municipal Golf Course
• Executive session on Electrical Supervisor position and Port of Liberty Commission appointments

The Liberty City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents transferring ownership of electric substations and related infrastructure from the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency to the City. They also approved resolutions establishing an electric rate stabilization fund policy and authorizing an agreement with GDS Associates for a line extension policy. The consent agenda, including a resolution ratifying a $24,000 expenditure for engineering services at the golf course, was approved unanimously. No action was taken on personnel matters or Port of Liberty Commission appointments after executive session.

• Approved resolution to transfer electric substations and infrastructure from Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency to City (6-0)
• Approved resolution establishing electric rate stabilization fund policy (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing agreement with GDS Associates for line extension and contribution in aid of construction policy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ratification of $24,000 for engineering services at golf course (6-0)
• No action taken on Electrical Supervisor appointment
• No action taken on Port of Liberty Commission appointments

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to consider awarding two Business Façade Improvement Grants and approving an engineering services agreement for the Liberty Municipal Golf Course. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports from the General Manager and Finance.

• Business Façade Improvement Grant to Liberty County Chamber of Commerce for $6,365.10
• Business Façade Improvement Grant to SwampSmoke, LLC for $11,742.50
• Engineering services agreement with Whiteley Oliver for Liberty Municipal Golf Course for $24,000
• Approval of August 17, 2021 minutes

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved three agenda items: a $6,365.10 Business Façade Improvement Grant to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, an $11,742.50 grant to SwampSmoke, LLC, and a $24,000 engineering services agreement with Whiteley Oliver for the Liberty Municipal Golf Course. All votes passed unanimously among present members, with one abstention on the Chamber grant due to conflict of interest. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comments.

• Approved $6,365.10 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Liberty County Chamber of Commerce (3-0, VanDeventer abstained)
• Approved $11,742.50 Business Façade Improvement Grant to SwampSmoke, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $24,000 engineering services agreement with Whiteley Oliver for Liberty Municipal Golf Course (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 08.17.2021 minutes (3-0, Norwood abstained)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent agenda items, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for pandemic response and awarding a wastewater treatment plant cleaning project bid. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution to submit grant application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for pandemic response and retain architect and grant management firm
• Resolution awarding wastewater treatment plant cleaning project bid to Scranton Robotics Use, Inc.
• Executive session on personnel matters for City Manager and Electrical Supervisor
• Executive session for private consultation with attorney on pending litigation
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and library board appointments

The Liberty City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for pandemic preparedness, and awarded the wastewater treatment plant cleaning project to Scranton Robotics USA, Inc. In executive session, the Council voted to retain City Manager Tom Warner with a salary increase retroactive to October 1, 2021. No action was taken on the Electrical Supervisor or pending litigation. All votes were 6-0 with Council Member Beasley absent.

• Approved resolution to submit pandemic grant application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (6-0)
• Awarded wastewater treatment plant cleaning project bid to Scranton Robotics USA, Inc. (6-0)
• Retained City Manager Tom Warner with salary increase retroactive to October 1, 2021 (6-0)
• No action taken on Electrical Supervisor after executive session
• No action taken on pending litigation after executive session

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider several items including adopting a paid quarantine leave policy for non-police/fire/EMS employees, amending the master fee schedule to add fire mitigation and electric rates, and accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The council will also discuss an economic development agreement in executive session and may take action on it afterward.

• Resolution adopting employee paid quarantine leave policy for non-police, fire, and EMS employees
• Ordinance amending master fee schedule to add fire mitigation rates
• Ordinance amending master fee schedule to add electric rates
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF)
• Resolution nominating candidates to Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

The Liberty City Council voted 6-0 to reject a paid quarantine leave policy for non-police, fire, and EMS employees. They approved several fee schedule amendments, including new fire mitigation rates and updated electric rates, and accepted ARPA funds and related policies. The council also approved a nomination to the appraisal district board and amended a 380 economic development agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties, LLC.

• Rejected paid quarantine leave policy for non-police, fire, EMS employees (6-0)
• Approved fire mitigation rates in master fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved updated electric rates and charges (6-0)
• Accepted ARPA-CLFRF funds and authorized mayor/city manager as representatives (6-0)
• Adopted policies for federally funded ARPA-CLFRF projects (6-0)
• Accepted Fair Housing Month proclamation for April (6-0)
• Approved nomination of John J. Hebert Jr. to appraisal district board (6-0)
• Amended 380 agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties, LLC (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, including an ad valorem tax rate of $0.6372 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including fee increases for water, wastewater, and solid waste, and a denial of Entergy Texas's rate increase request. Consent agenda items include routine approvals for airport maintenance, employee leave policies, and a fire protection agreement with Liberty County.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 budget (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)
• Ordinance setting ad valorem tax rate at $0.6372 per $100 assessed valuation
• Ordinance increasing water, wastewater, and solid waste rates and adjusting permit fees
• Ordinance denying Entergy Texas distribution cost recovery factor rate increase
• Resolution approving allocation of Cambridge funds for Liberty Municipal Golf Course

The Liberty City Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, ratified a property tax increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.6372 per $100 assessed valuation. The council also approved increases to water, wastewater, and solid waste rates, denied an Entergy rate increase request, and approved several resolutions including a subdivision settlement and Cambridge fund allocation for the golf course. A resolution for a paid quarantine leave policy for non-public safety employees was tabled to remove vaccine and on-duty exposure language.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase reflected in budget (5-0)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rate of $0.6372 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved water, wastewater, and solid waste rate increases (5-0)
• Denied Entergy Texas distribution cost recovery factor rate increase (5-0)
• Approved subdivision settlement participation form and Texas Term Sheet (5-0)
• Approved allocation of Cambridge funds for Liberty Municipal Golf Course (5-0)
• Tabled paid quarantine leave policy for non-public safety employees

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider resolutions on investment portfolio transfers, employee insurance awards, and the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate. They will also hold an executive session on personnel and economic development matters, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution approving transfer of investment securities from Cetera to Ameriprise
• Resolution awarding employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance proposals
• Presentation of proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Resolution setting public hearing on proposed city budget
• Resolution setting proposed tax rate for FY 2021-2022

The Liberty City Council unanimously approved resolutions to transfer its investment portfolio to Ameriprise, award employee insurance contracts, set a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 budget, and set the proposed tax rate at $0.6372. The council also set a public hearing on the tax rate for September 14, 2021. No action was taken on personnel or economic development items discussed in executive session.

• Approved transfer of investment portfolio to Ameriprise Financial Services (unanimous)
• Awarded employee health insurance to Cigna, dental/vision to MetLife, life to Hartford (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on FY2021-2022 budget for Sept 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set proposed FY2021-2022 tax rate at $0.6372 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on tax rate for Sept 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• No action taken on personnel matters from executive session
• No action taken on economic development from executive session

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will hold a public hearing and consider approving its FY 2021-2022 budget and Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP), along with changes to the Business Façade Grant Program. The board will also hear the General Manager's and Finance reports and approve the July 20, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget and CDCIP expenditures
• Consider approval of FY22 LCDC budget
• Consider approval of FY22 CDCIP
• Consider changes to Business Façade Grant Program
• General Manager's report on projects including Golf Course Renovations, Downtown Sidewalk Project, and Airport

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved changes to the Business Façade Grant Program, making it available citywide to all commercial businesses with a $20,000 maximum per fiscal year on a first-come, first-served basis. The board also adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget, which uses $290,385 from the fund balance and shifts $12,000 from the facade grant to fund a hotel market study update. The FY22 Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP) was approved as presented. All votes were unanimous with four members present; three were absent.

• Approved citywide Business Façade Grant Program changes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget with $290,385 from fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Community Development Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission meets to consider one substantive item: a variance request to the manufactured home ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen forum for public comments.

• Variance request to the manufactured home ordinance
• Approval of July 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Citizen's forum for public comments on agenda and non-agenda items

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission denied a variance request from Leslie Shivers, owner of the manufactured home park at 200 Industrial Place, to allow homes on compacted dirt foundations instead of concrete. The motion to deny passed unanimously 5-0. The commission also approved the July 7, 2021 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Denied variance to manufactured home ordinance for 200 Industrial Place (5-0)
• Approved July 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from the city manager, finance, and departments, followed by consent agenda items and two resolutions authorizing professional service provider selections for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund programs under the American Rescue Plan Act. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and may take action on it afterward.

• Resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund programs (ARPA)
• Resolution authorizing engineering professional service provider selection for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund programs (ARPA)
• City Manager's Report covering Certified Tax Roll/Tax Rate, CenterPoint Energy, Unified Development Ordinance, and Entergy
• Finance Report by CFO Naomi Herrington
• Executive session for private consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation

The Liberty City Council unanimously approved two resolutions selecting Public Management as administrative professional and Strand Associates as engineering professional for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund programs under the American Rescue Plan Act. The council also voted unanimously to join with Livingston and Jasper to hire an attorney for litigation discussed in executive session. All votes were 6-0 with Council Member David Arnold absent.

• Approved Resolution 2021-49 selecting Public Management as administrative professional for ARPA fund programs (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-50 selecting Strand Associates as engineering professional for ARPA fund programs (6-0)
• Approved joining Livingston and Jasper to hire an attorney for litigation (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 13, 14, and 27 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider three resolutions: amending a lease and authorizing clubhouse renovations at the municipal golf course, reallocating budgeted funds from the Cambridge Fund for golf course improvements, and authorizing an expenditure from the Boomerang Reserve Account to repair a switch and perform preventive maintenance at the Boomerang Substation. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution ID #5167: Amend lease agreement and authorize clubhouse renovations at the golf course
• Resolution ID #5168: Reallocate budgeted funds from the Cambridge Fund for golf course improvements
• Resolution ID #5170: Expenditure from Boomerang Reserve Account for switch repair and preventive maintenance at Boomerang Substation
• Executive session: Private consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation (Texas Gov. Code §551.071)
• Executive session: Deliberation on economic development negotiations (Texas Gov. Code §551.087)

The Liberty City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: amending the golf course clubhouse lease to The Oaks Liberty, LLC and authorizing renovations; reallocating $96,800 in golf course budget funds and spending $220,000 from Cambridge Funds for improvements; and spending $83,706 from the Boomerang Reserve Account for substation repairs and maintenance. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Carl Pickett absent.

• Approved Resolution 2021-46 amending golf course lease to The Oaks Liberty, LLC and authorizing clubhouse renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-47 reallocating $96,800 in golf course budget and authorizing $220,000 from Cambridge Funds for improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-48 authorizing $83,706 from Boomerang Reserve Account for substation switch replacement and preventive maintenance (unanimous)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to consider awarding a Business Facade Improvement Grant of $12,012.50 to Kesha Pickney, hear a speaker request from Chad Finch regarding the facade grant program, and hold work sessions on a proposal from Tiffany York and the FY 2021-2022 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports from the General Manager and CFO.

• Consider awarding Business Facade Improvement Grant to Kesha Pickney for $12,012.50
• Chad Finch to address board regarding Business Facade Grant
• Work session on proposal from Tiffany York
• Work session on FY22 budget and Community Development Capital Improvement Plan
• General Manager's report on projects including Golf Course, AWOS, Sidewalk Project, and Airport

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved a $12,012.50 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Kesha Pickney for her property at 1211 N. Main Street, which she plans to operate as a transitional living center for youths. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the June 15, 2021 minutes. During the work session, the board heard a request from Chad Finch to expand the facade grant area and discussed a proposal from Tiffany York for her furniture restoration business, but took no action on either.

• Approved Business Façade Improvement Grant to Kesha Pickney for $12,012.50 for property at 1211 N Main Street
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting
• Heard request from Chad Finch to expand Business Facade Grant area but took no action
• Held work session on Tiffany York's furniture restoration business proposal but took no action
• Held work session on FY 2021-2022 budget and CDCIP but took no action

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This item is scheduled as a presentation and discussion during the meeting.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Liberty City Council held a work session on July 14, 2021, to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. City Manager Tom Warner and Assistant City Manager/CFO Naomi Herrington presented a PowerPoint covering LCDC revenues and expenses, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Street Rehabilitation Program, the Golf Course, and general improvement projects and funding. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Heard budget presentation for FY 2021-2022 (no action)
• Discussed LCDC revenues and expenses (no action)
• Discussed Capital Improvement Fund (no action)
• Discussed Street Rehabilitation Program (no action)
• Discussed Golf Course (no action)
• Discussed general improvement projects and funding (no action)
• Adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from the city manager, finance, and departments, and a consent agenda. Key actions include an ordinance to restrict mobile and manufactured homes, a resolution to authorize a Tyler Technologies software agreement, a resolution to transfer bond revenues for wastewater plant maintenance, an ordinance adopting the 2018 Flood Insurance Rate Map, and a public hearing and resolution on demolishing an accessory building at 1610 Webster. A work session will discuss the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget.

• Ordinance amending Section 3.08.032 to restrict mobile homes and manufactured homes (Exhibit: 201562 Highway 90 South)
• Resolution authorizing city manager to execute a software as a service agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Resolution authorizing transfer of excess 2007 Texas Water Development Board bond net revenues to Water/Wastewater Fund for maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance adopting the 2018 Flood Insurance Rate Map
• Public hearing and resolution to declare accessory building at 1610 Webster a public nuisance and order demolition within 30 days

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment allowing a manufactured home at 201562 Highway 90 South, a variance recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It also approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a cloud-based software agreement with Tyler Technologies, and another to transfer $1,543,693.85 in excess bond revenues to the Water/Wastewater Fund for wastewater treatment plant maintenance. The council adopted the 2018 Flood Insurance Rate Map and declared an accessory building at 1610 Webster a public nuisance, ordering its demolition within 30 days. A work session on the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget was held, with further discussion scheduled for July 14.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-9, amending manufactured home restrictions to allow a home at 201562 Highway 90 South (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-43, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tyler Technologies software-as-a-service agreement (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-44, transferring $1,543,693.85 in excess 2007 TWDB bond revenues to the Water/Wastewater Fund for WWTP maintenance (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-10, adopting the 2018 Flood Insurance Rate Map (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-45, declaring the accessory building at 1610 Webster a public nuisance and ordering demolition within 30 days (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from June 8 and June 22, 2021, a utility easement for Entergy at the golf course, and ratification of ARP fund documents (unanimous).
• Held a public hearing on the 1610 Webster condemnation; no action taken during the hearing itself.
• Held a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget; no formal action taken.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two land-use items: a replat of Lot 2 in the Fontenot Cove Subdivision and a rezoning of 201562 Highway 90 South to allow a manufactured home. The agenda also includes an oath of office for commission members and a citizen's forum for public comments.

• Replat of Lot 2, Fontenot Cove Subdivision
• Rezoning 201562 Highway 90 South for manufactured home
• Oath of office for commission members
• Citizen's forum for public comments

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat of Lot 2 of the Fontenot Cove Subdivision and approved rezoning 201562 Highway 90 South to allow a manufactured home on the lot. The meeting was called to order at 12:02 PM and adjourned at 12:47 PM. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved replat of Lot 2 of the Fontenot Cove Subdivision
• Approved rezoning 201562 Highway 90 South to allow a manufactured home

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider several resolutions, including awarding a generator maintenance contract, declaring library items surplus, appointing a library board member, and purchasing cameras for City Hall. The council will also hold a work session and consider a resolution to open city facilities to full occupancy.

• Resolution to award emergency generator maintenance services bid to AC/DC Synergy Group, Inc.
• Resolution declaring various items at Liberty Municipal Library as surplus property
• Resolution approving appointment of Bill Buchanan to the Liberty Municipal Library Board
• Resolution authorizing purchase of cameras for City Hall from Ford AV through Buy Board
• Work session and resolution to open city facilities to full capacity

The Liberty City Council unanimously approved a resolution to open city facilities to full capacity with no social distancing, responding to a request from the Valley Players. The council also approved three other resolutions: appointing Bill Buchanan to the Library Board, declaring library items as surplus, and awarding a $23,458 emergency generator maintenance contract to AC/DC Synergy Group. A final resolution authorized the City Manager to purchase a $39,731 camera system for City Hall through Buy Board.

• Approved resolution opening city facilities to full capacity with no social distancing (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bill Buchanan to the Liberty Municipal Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved declaring 987 books, 2 cassette players, and 1 VHS tape as surplus property (unanimous)
• Awarded $23,458 emergency generator maintenance contract to AC/DC Synergy Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with Ford AV for $39,731 camera system for City Hall (unanimous)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting to elect board officers and consider awarding two Business Façade Improvement Grants. The board will also hear reports from the general manager and finance officer, and administer the oath of office to new board members.

• Consider awarding $14,762.50 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Kesha Pickney
• Consider awarding $20,000 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Craig Russell
• Elect President, Vice-President, and Secretary of the LCDC Board
• Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Members
• Approve minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved a $20,000 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Craig and Katie Russell for 2818 N. Main St, supporting the Market Square Shopping and Food Truck Park project. The board also unanimously re-appointed Dennis Beasley as President, Barbara Norwood as Vice-President, and Kathrine McCarty as Secretary. A $14,762.50 facade grant request from Kesha Pickney was tabled for a future meeting with the applicant present. The consent agenda, including May 18, 2021 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $20,000 Business Façade Grant to Craig and Katie Russell (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Dennis Beasley as LCDC President (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Barbara Norwood as LCDC Vice-President (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Kathrine McCarty as LCDC Secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled $14,762.50 Business Façade Grant for Kesha Pickney pending applicant attendance
• Approved May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda items, and regular agenda items. Key actions include authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles, approving an interlocal agreement with Chambers County for flood protection planning, and executing a utility line agreement with Liberty County for a sewer extension project. The council will also discuss the city's strategic plan, receive department reports, and consider appointments to boards in executive session.

• Resolution 2021-29: Authorize purchase of three Liberty Police Department vehicles
• Resolution 2021-32: Interlocal agreement with Chambers County for flood protection planning
• Resolution 2021-33: Utility line agreement with Liberty County for sewer extension for sheriff's department
• Resolution 2021-34: Waive permit fees for Liberty County Sheriff's Office and Annex
• Public hearing on 2020 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with WJE for repairs to the Humphreys Cultural Center, totaling $78,300. They also approved an interlocal agreement with Chambers County for flood protection planning, with the city's share at $189,629. The council denied a request to waive permit fees for the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and Annex, and ratified a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Dennis Beasley absent.

• Approved Resolution 2021-31 authorizing WJE agreement for Cultural Center repairs ($78,300) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-32 authorizing interlocal agreement with Chambers County for flood protection planning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-33 authorizing utility line agreement with Liberty County (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of permit fees for Liberty County Sheriff's Office and Annex (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-35 ratifying Change Order #1 for WWTP project ($33,544.42) (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mark Campbell, Kathrine McCarty, Dan VanDeventer to LCDC Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Lindsay Lawrence and Emily Cook to Planning & Zoning Commission, Cody Abshier as alternate (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance request for property building setback requirements at 1609 Browning. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen forum for public comments.

• Variance request for building setback at 1609 Browning
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance request to the property building setback requirements at 1609 Browning. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

• Approved variance request to building setback requirements at 1609 Browning
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will hear the General Manager's report on topics including Burkes Outlet, Firm Foundations, Municipal Airport, and Downtown Sidewalks, plus a finance report. They will also consider approving minutes from two April meetings and may take action on items discussed in executive session regarding economic development negotiations.

• General Manager's Report on Burkes Outlet, Firm Foundations, Municipal Airport, Downtown Sidewalks
• Finance Report by Assistant City Manager/CFO Naomi Herrington
• Approval of minutes from April 20 and April 27, 2021 meetings
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board met on May 18, 2021, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from April 20 and April 27, 2021. After an executive session on economic development negotiations, the board took no action. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including April 20 and April 27 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session on economic development negotiations

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on the condemnation of a structure at 818 Robbie and consider an abatement order for it. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties, awarding a lawn maintenance bid to Brushmasters, purchasing a sound and video system, applying for a TxDOT grant for a sidewalk project, and ratifying airport engineering expenditures. Additionally, the council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem and administer oaths to new members.

• Public hearing and abatement order for structure at 818 Robbie
• Resolution authorizing Chapter 380 agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties, LLC
• Resolution awarding lawn maintenance bid to Brushmasters
• Resolution to purchase sound/video system for Council Chambers and Liberty Center via Ford AV
• Resolution to apply for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside for Main Street brick sidewalk project

The Liberty City Council approved several resolutions, including a $160,420 lawn maintenance contract with Brushmasters, a $131,584 audio-visual system purchase, and a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties for a medical facility. The council also declared a structure at 818 Robbie a public nuisance and authorized demolition if not removed within 20 days. No action was taken on contemplated litigation discussed in executive session.

• Approved $160,420 lawn maintenance bid from Brushmasters (unanimous)
• Approved $131,584 AV system purchase from Ford AV via Buy Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Chapter 380 agreement with Liberty Capstone Properties (unanimous)
• Approved order of abatement for structure at 818 Robbie, giving owner 20 days to remove (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit TxDOT grant application for Main Street brick sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Ratified LCDC's $82,500 expenditure for airport engineering services (unanimous)
• Re-elected Diane Driggers as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• No action taken on contemplated litigation from executive session

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the LCDC and Planning & Zoning Commission to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance. The council will also discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and economic development projects in executive session, with possible action afterward.

• Joint work session with LCDC and P&Z on Unified Development Ordinance status
• Executive session on personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
• Executive session with City Attorney on pending litigation (551.071)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (551.087)
• Possible council action on legal matters discussed in executive session

The Liberty City Council held a joint meeting with the LCDC and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance from consultant David Baird. No formal decisions were made; the P&Z Commission lacked a quorum, and the council took no action on legal matters discussed in executive session.

• No action taken on legal matters from executive session (Council Action 2021-12)
• P&Z Commission not called to order due to lack of quorum
• LCDC meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation is holding a joint meeting with the Liberty City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive an update on the progress and status of the City's Unified Development Ordinance. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Joint work session on Unified Development Ordinance update

The Liberty Community Development Corporation held a joint meeting with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance. Consultant David Baird presented the project's goals and reviewed Modules 1 and 2, covering consolidation of ordinances, zoning districts, and standards. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned without action.

• Received Unified Development Ordinance update from consultant (no vote)
• Discussed Board of Zoning Adjustment concept (no action)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (motion passed)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will hear the General Manager's report on projects including the Sleep Inn Hotel, Sheriff's Office, airport, golf course, and downtown sidewalks, plus a finance report. The board will vote on revised Downtown Façade Grant Program guidelines, an engineering services agreement with Strand Associates for the Liberty Municipal Airport, and a $5,641 façade grant to Frank Biehunko. Consent items include approving minutes from February 23 and March 2, 2021.

• Consider approving changes to the Downtown Façade Grant Program
• Consider approving agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services at Liberty Municipal Airport
• Consider awarding $5,641 grant to Frank Biehunko for Downtown Façade Improvement
• General Manager's report on Downtown Façade Grant Program, Sleep Inn Hotel, New Sheriff's Office, Airport, Golf Course, Downtown Sidewalk Project
• Finance report by Assistant City Manager / CFO Naomi Herrington

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved changes to the Downtown Façade Grant Program to include Main Street businesses and renamed it the Business Façade Improvement Grant. It also approved a $82,500 engineering agreement with Strand Associates for airport pavement management and T-hangar design, and awarded a $5,641 façade grant to Frank Biehunko. All decisions were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved changes to Downtown Façade Grant Program, adding Main Street businesses and renaming it Business Façade Improvement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $82,500 agreement with Strand Associates for airport pavement management plan and T-hangar design (unanimous)
• Awarded $5,641 façade grant to Frank Biehunko for property at 2106 Sam Houston (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 23 and Mar 2, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with reports from the city manager, finance, and departments, followed by consent agenda items and several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include approving a change order and final payment to Allco, Inc., authorizing a CDBG grant application, and considering an electric rate study. The council will also discuss competitive electric rates, litigation, and real property in executive session.

• Resolution approving Change Order No. 5 and final payment of $260,869.73 to Allco, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing submission of Texas Community Development Block Grant application to Texas Department of Agriculture
• Ordinance suspending CenterPoint Energy's GRIP rate filing
• Resolution authorizing agreement with GDS Associates for electric system rate study
• Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Scott Neal for golf course clubhouse/restaurant

The Liberty City Council approved several routine items and major actions, including a final payment of $260,869.73 to Allco Inc. for sewer improvements, a grant application for street work on Layl Drive, and a rate study for the electric system. It also approved a lease for the golf course clubhouse restaurant, declared a fire truck surplus, and authorized the city attorney to proceed with possible settlement in litigation. The council granted an appeal waiving the concrete foundation requirement for a manufactured home at 114 Westwood Avenue.

• Approved final payment of $260,869.73 to Allco Inc. for sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant application for Layl Drive rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $48,000 electric rate study with GDS Associates (unanimous)
• Approved lease of golf course clubhouse to Scott Neal for restaurant (unanimous)
• Declared Engine 24 surplus and authorized listing with Brindlee Mountain (unanimous)
• Approved lease of airport house to Gary Beard (unanimous)
• Granted appeal waiving concrete foundation requirement for manufactured home at 114 Westwood Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized city attorney to proceed with possible settlement in litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty City Council is meeting in special session to consider action on an amended agreement with PTC Liberty Tubulars (Resolution 2021-15) and to hold a planning workshop with city staff. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for private consultation with the attorney. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Resolution 2021-15: amended agreement with PTC Liberty Tubulars
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Planning workshop with city staff
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The City Council held a special called meeting and, after an executive session, unanimously approved Resolution 2021-15, the amended agreement with PTC Liberty Tubulars. The council also held a planning workshop with consultant Ron Cox to develop a strategic plan, covering topics like governance, infrastructure, and economic development. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2021-15, the amended PTC Liberty Tubulars contract, unanimously.
• Held a planning workshop with Ron Cox Consulting to develop a strategic plan for the city.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. with no further business.

City Council

The Liberty City Council held a special called meeting on March 23, 2021, and unanimously approved two agreements discussed in executive session. The first was an Electric Agreement with Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (SRMPA) related to PTC Liberty, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The second was an Electric Contract with PTC Liberty Tubulars, authorizing attorneys to make non-substantive changes and the Mayor to sign. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved the Electric Agreement with Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (SRMPA) related to PTC Liberty, authorizing the Mayor to sign (unanimous).
• Approved the Electric Contract with PTC Liberty Tubulars, authorizing attorneys to make non-substantive changes and the Mayor to sign (unanimous).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met briefly and approved two minor replats: one for Lots 1 and 3 of Block 26 with a variance to minimum lot size rules, and one for Block 1, Lot 8 Pt 7 of the Stuesoff Subdivision. No public comments were made. The meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m. with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minor replat of Lots 1 and 3, Block 26 with variance to Section 10.02.122 minimum lot sizes
• Approved minor replat of Block 1, Lot 8 Pt 7, Stuesoff Subdivision
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 21 and Feb 23 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 12:18 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special called meeting for a governance and planning workshop facilitated by Ron Cox. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed governance topics and established a governance model. A strategic plan work session is scheduled for March 31, 2021.

• Held governance work session with Ron Cox Consulting (no action taken)
• Established a governance model during the workshop
• Scheduled a strategic plan work session for March 31, 2021

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance, including awarding bids for the golf course renovation project, accepting the annual audit, and canceling the May 1, 2021 election due to unopposed candidates. They will also discuss reports from city staff and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution accepting FY 2019-2020 Annual Audit Report from Swaim, Brents and Associates
• Resolution awarding golf course renovation bids to Keeling Company (Rainbird) and Duininck Inc.
• Resolution authorizing Phase III of agreement with Jeff Blume for Golf Course Master Plan
• Resolution granting Entergy Texas a 15-foot easement at Liberty Municipal Airport
• Ordinance canceling May 1, 2021 election and declaring unopposed candidates elected

The City Council approved a resolution awarding bids for the Golf Course Renovation Project to the Keeling Company (Rainbird) for irrigation equipment and Duininck Inc. for renovations, totaling $2,886,348.10. The vote was 5 to 2, with Council Members Libby Simonson and Neal Thornton voting against. The Council also approved the annual audit report, selected Strand Associates for a grant application, granted an easement to Entergy, authorized TxDOT funding for airport runway rehabilitation, and cancelled the May 1 election due to unopposed candidates.

• Approved Resolution 2021-9 accepting the Annual Audit Report for FY 2019-2020 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 awarding golf course renovation bids to Keeling Company and Duininck Inc. for $2,886,348.10 (5-2).
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 authorizing Phase III of the agreement with Jeff Blume for golf course construction observation for $80,000 (5-2).
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 selecting Strand Associates, Inc. to assist with the TXCDBG grant application (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 granting Entergy Texas a 15-foot easement at the Liberty Municipal Airport (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 authorizing the City Manager to apply for TxDOT funding for runway/taxiway rehabilitation (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-6 cancelling the May 1, 2021 election and declaring Dennis Beasley, Diane Driggers, and Libby Simonson elected (unanimous).
• Took no action following executive session consultation with attorney.

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved a $4,562.50 grant to Rodger's Pharmacy for facade improvements under the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM and adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Approved a $4,562.50 Downtown Façade Improvement Grant to Rodger's Pharmacy (1909 Grand Avenue).
• Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting.

City Council

The Liberty City Council held a joint meeting with the LCDC and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance. Consultant David Baird presented Modules 1 and 2 of the project, covering goals, zoning, and future standards. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Received Unified Development Ordinance update from consultant (no vote)
• Adjourned joint meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation held a joint meeting with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance. Consultant David Baird presented Modules 1 and 2 of the project, covering goals, zoning districts, and future standards. No formal action was taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Received update on Unified Development Ordinance from consultant David Baird
• Discussed Module 1: project goals, consolidation, process, stakeholder sessions, zoning districts, land uses, airport zoning
• Discussed Module 2: infill/redevelopment, accessory structures, floodplain, subdivisions, signs, nonconformities, procedures, schedule
• Adjourned at 7:30 p.m. with no formal action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special joint meeting with the City Council and the Liberty Community Development Corporation (LCDC). The sole agenda item is a work session to receive an update on the status and progress of the City's Unified Development Ordinance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Joint work session with City Council and LCDC on Unified Development Ordinance progress

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special joint meeting with the Liberty City Council and the Liberty Community Development Corporation (LCDC) on February 23, 2021. The sole agenda item was a work session to receive an update on the progress and status of the City's Unified Development Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Held a joint work session with City Council and LCDC to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance
• Adjourned the meeting without taking any formal action

City Council

The Liberty City Council approved a utility services agreement with PTC Liberty Tubulars, awarded a $319,600 sanitary sewer improvement bid to Texas Pride Utilities, and adopted an ordinance ordering the May 1, 2021 municipal election for three council seats. The council also approved a 380 agreement with Sleep Inn & Suites, a contingent fee contract for delinquent collections, and amended the manufactured home map (6-1). All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved utility services agreement with PTC Liberty Tubulars (unanimous)
• Approved paying SRMPA bill from Electric Savings Account (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate 380 agreement with Sleep Inn & Suites (unanimous)
• Awarded $319,600 sanitary sewer improvement bid to Texas Pride Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon law firm (unanimous)
• Adopted manufactured home map amendment (6-1, Beasley opposed)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing participation in Entergy Texas PUC matters (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance ordering May 1, 2021 election for three council seats (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 21, 2021, with three members present and two absent. The only substantive item was a request by Leslie Shivers to rezone a 5.7-acre tract into the manufactured home zone; no action was recorded on this item. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the October 1, 2020 meeting, and then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct 1, 2020 minutes
• No action taken on Leslie Shivers' rezoning request (5.7 acres to manufactured home zone)

City Council

The Liberty City Council unanimously rejected all bids for annual lawn maintenance services after bids came in nearly $179,000 higher than the current contract cost. The council also approved several routine items, including selecting a grant administrator, declaring surplus property, and awarding a library internet contract. No action was taken on a face mask policy for city facilities or on executive session items.

• Rejected all lawn maintenance bids (unanimous)
• Approved Public Management, Inc. as CDBG grant administrator (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property designation for online auction (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year Comcast E-Rate contract for library, $17,821.80 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 8 and Dec. 16, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on face mask policy for city facilities
• No action taken on executive session litigation or economic development items