Liberty County public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution approving Change Order No. 4 for the Library/Cultural Center Renovation Project. This is a special called meeting with only one substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution approving Change Order No. 4 for the Library/Cultural Center Renovation Project

City Council approved Change Order No. 4 for the Library/Cultural Center Renovation Project. The order covers nine additions and changes to the original scope of work, including CMU replacement and interior painting. This action brings the total contract price to $1,262,877.50.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Library/Cultural Center Renovation Project in the amount of $61,742.00 (6-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hear reports on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Facade Grant Program, and other projects. The board may enter closed session to deliberate economic development negotiations, then reconvene to take possible action.

• General Manager’s Report covering Economic Development Strategic Plan, Facade Grant Program, projects, permits, golf course, and airport
• Finance Report
• Executive Session under Texas Government Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The board approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. No action was taken following an executive session regarding economic development negotiations.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider several items including appointing a municipal court judge, amending RV regulations, awarding a fiber optic network contract, and applying for a GLO mitigation grant. The meeting also includes reports on city projects and discussions on parade permits and fire mitigation rates.

• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
• Ordinance amending recreational vehicle regulations
• Resolution awarding fiber optic network installation bid to Future Infrastructure
• Resolution authorizing CDBG-Mitigation grant application to Texas General Land Office
• Discussion of proposed amendments to permits for processions and parades

The City Council appointed Stephen Hebert as Municipal Court Judge and adopted an amended ordinance regulating recreational vehicles. The Council also rejected all bids for a fiber optic network project and authorized a grant application for water infrastructure.

• Appointed Stephen Hebert as Municipal Court Judge (6-0)
• Adopted amended RV ordinance regarding park regulations and residential storage (5-1)
• Rejected all bids for the fiber optic network installation (6-0)
• Approved application to Texas General Land Office for $2,684,331.00 CDBG-MIT grant (6-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a drilling permit for Fort Apache Energy to drill the Uncle Jerry Davis #1 oil well. Other major items include approving amendments to the police and fire department budgets, a $28,329 change order for the library renovation, a $194,450 contract for airport T-hangar roof replacement, and adding a general contractor registration requirement. The council will also discuss proposed amendments to the recreational vehicle ordinance and hold closed sessions on legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and resolution to issue a drilling permit to Fort Apache Energy for the Uncle Jerry Davis #1 oil well in the South Liberty Oil Field
• Ordinance amending the FY 2022-2023 police and fire department budgets
• Change order No. 3 for $28,329 for the Library/Cultural Center renovation project
• Resolution awarding a $194,450 bid to Myron McDowell Construction for the Liberty Municipal Airport T-hangar roof replacement
• Adding Section 3.01.009 to city building regulations for general contractor registration requirements

City Council approved budget amendments for the Police and Fire Departments to increase salaries and improve hiring. The council also authorized a drilling permit for an oil well and awarded a roof replacement contract for the municipal airport.

• Approved budget increases of $150,480 for Police and $118,514 for Fire (6-0)
• Approved $28,329 change order for Library/Cultural Center renovation (6-0)
• Issued drilling permit to Fort Apache Energy, Inc. for Uncle Jerry Davis #1 well (6-0)
• Adopted CDBG policies to receive $5M grant for Fire Station 2 reconstruction (6-0)
• Awarded $194,450 bid to Myron McDowell Construction for airport T-hangar roof replacement (6-0)
• Approved two settlement agreements following executive session (6-0)
• Failed to adopt ordinance for general contractor registration requirements (lack of second)
• Approved October 11 and October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to release final payments for the wastewater treatment plant flood mitigation project, select a contractor for CDBG-MIT programs, and transfer funds for fire station renovations and construction. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item to set dates for the 2023 Jubilee and closed sessions for legal and economic development discussions.

• Resolution to release final payment to NBG Constructors for wastewater treatment plant flood mitigation
• Resolution to make final payment to HR Green for engineering services on the same project
• Resolution to authorize professional service provider selection for CDBG-MIT programs via Texas General Land Office
• Resolution to transfer funds from Cambridge Fund for Fire Station 1 renovations and Fire Station 2 construction
• Consent agenda: Consider March 24-25, 2023 for the 2023 Jubilee

City Council authorized fund transfers for renovations to Fire Station 1 and the construction of Fire Station 2. The council also approved final payments for wastewater treatment plant flood mitigation and selected a professional service provider for CDBG-MIT programs.

• Approved transfer of funds from Cambridge Fund for Fire Station 1 renovations and Fire Station 2 construction (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $110,431.07 to NBG Constructors, Inc. for wastewater plant flood mitigation (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $4,297.10 to HR Green for wastewater plant engineering services (7-0)
• Approved Public Management as professional service provider for CDBG-MIT programs for $148,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies (7-0)
• Approved March 24 & 25, 2023 as dates for the 2023 Jubilee (7-0)

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve minutes from July, receive financial and director reports, and consider a new switch system policy and agreement. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Switch System Policy and Agreement under new business
• Treasurer's Financial Report
• Library Director's report including construction updates, staff updates, upcoming events, Cap Grant, and building maintenance

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with reports on the Facade Grant Program, permits, the golf course, and airport. The board will then enter closed session to deliberate on economic development negotiations, followed by possible action in open session.

• General Manager's Report on Facade Grant Program, projects, permits, golf course, and airport
• Consent agenda: approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
• Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Possible action on economic development matters after closed session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a specific property variance. The body will also review minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for the lot located at 716 Lamar

City Council

The City Council will determine if six specific structures should be repaired or demolished. The body is also considering a rate change application from Entergy Texas, Inc. and final payment for a golf course project.

• Public hearing on condemnation of structures at 128 Carter (Unit A), 411 Lamar, 601 Tennessee, 618 San Jacinto (shed), 1707 Marshall, and 4017 Beaumont (shed)
• Ordinance denying Entergy Texas, Inc.’s application to change rates filed July 1, 2022
• Resolution authorizing final payment for the golf course parking lot expansion project
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ricoh for document management services
• Authorization for Mayor to sign abatement orders for structures discussed in public hearing

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on economic development grants and fire service agreements. The session includes a first and second reading of a resolution regarding funds for Timberline Products, Inc., and a discussion on game room regulations.

• Economic development grant for Timberline Products, Inc. (first and second readings)
• Fire protection services agreement with Liberty County
• Ratification of funds to pay debt on a fire tanker truck
• Ordinance amending game room regulations in Chapter 4 of the City Code
• Work sessions regarding Recreational Vehicle Ordinance and Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the budget and ad valorem tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The body will also consider rate increases for city utilities and award disaster recovery contracts.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.612158545 per $100 assessed valuation
• Proposed increases to water, wastewater, and solid waste rates
• Contract award to DRC Emergency Services for disaster recovery and debris management
• Contract award to Debris Tech for debris removal monitoring
• Approval of 2023 TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant agreement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will administer oaths of office to appointed board members. The commission will also consider the approval of a minor plat for Collins Estates.

• Oath of Office for appointed Board Members
• Minor plat approval for Collins Estates

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and set a proposed tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on employee insurance awards, bond underwriting, and golf course expansion change orders.

• Awarding proposals for employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Setting the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Agreement with FMSBONDS, INC. for Liberty Ranch bond issuance underwriting
• Change orders for the Golf Course Parking Lot Expansion Project

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding an economic development agreement with Timberline Products and the proposed FY 2023 budget. The board will also consider approving the Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP).

• Public hearing and possible agreement with Timberline Products
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 LCDC Budget
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP)
• General Manager's report on Facade Grant Program and golf course

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to rescind a baseball field concession stand proposal and approve a change order for the golf course parking lot expansion. The meeting includes a work session on tax rate calculations and reports regarding the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.

• Rescinding the award of the proposal for the baseball field concession stand at Liberty Municipal Park
• Approving Change Order No. 1 for the golf course parking lot expansion project
• Work session to discuss tax rate calculations
• City Manager report on fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, street rehabilitation, and electrical projects

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize an application to the Texas General Land Office. This application is for participation in the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

• Resolution authorizing CDBG-DR program application to the Texas General Land Office
• Authorization of the Mayor as the city's executive officer for the program

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to elect a President and Vice President. The board will also discuss updating bylaws regarding meeting times and city attendance requirements.

• Election of President
• Election of Vice President
• Discussion on updating bylaws for city attendance requirements and meeting times
• Library Director's report on Summer Reading, construction, and Cap Grant

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding two grants for business improvements. The board will also hold a work session regarding the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Proposed $30,000 grant to Timberline Products for utility upgrades
• Proposed $1,300 grant to Cynthia Smith for the Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
• FY 2022-2023 Proposed LCDC Budget work session

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances including a bond issuance for waterworks and a response to Entergy Texas, Inc. rate increases. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision ordinance amendments and budget planning.

• Issuance of 'City of Liberty, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022'
• Ordinance regarding Entergy Texas, Inc. rate increase application
• Amendment to subdivision ordinance regarding lot size and setback requirements
• Bid award for Liberty Municipal Golf Course parking lot expansion to American Parking Control
• Bid award for Liberty Municipal Park baseball field concession stand to Sigma Engineers

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss legal matters and economic development agreements. The body will also consider updates to septic and plat filing fees and approve project contracts.

• Ordinance to amend Master Fee Schedule for septic system permit and plat filing fees
• Resolution for change orders 1 and 2 for the Cultural Center Renovations project
• Bid award to American Parking Control for the Liberty Municipal Golf Course parking lot expansion
• Proposed economic development agreement
• Discussion on City Council Agenda Preparation and Meeting Decorum Policy

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting to elect a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also consider a business facade grant and discuss economic development negotiations in executive session.

• Consideration of a $1,350 facade grant to Milton Fregia
• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding city contracts, equipment sales, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Public Hearing on the 2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
• Sale of a 2010 F750 dump truck to Liberty County
• Contract for auditing services awarded to Brookswatson & Co., PLLC
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Liberty County Jail
• Agreement with Public Management for the Texas General Land Office 2019 Infrastructure Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a minor plat request. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from April 13 and April 20, 2022.

• Minor plat of Block 70 of the Liberty Inner Blocks

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding three individual facade grants. The board will also discuss economic development negotiations and personnel matters in executive session.

• Facade Grant to Frank Biehunko for $5,192.50
• Facade Grant to Brandon Smith for $14,651.59
• Facade Grant to Milton Fregia for $3,725
• Review of LCDC Board Bylaws
• Discussion of economic development negotiations and board member appointments

City Council

The City Council will declare the results of the May 7, 2022, municipal election and administer oaths of office. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding the creation of the Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District.

• Canvassing and declaring results of the May 7, 2022, general municipal election
• Creation of the Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District
• Authorization for a $10,496.00 Texas Traffic Safety eGrant for Operation Slowdown
• Approval of a one-year agreement with DBT Transportation Services for airport AWOS maintenance
• Awarding of the new water plant land clearing project to Pipeline Inspection & Construction Company of Liberty

City Council

The City Council will vote on a preliminary plat for the Liberty Ranch subdivision and an interlocal agreement for drainage plan reviews. The body will also consider a new website policy and a grant application for the Texas General Land Office.

• Approval of the preliminary plat for the Liberty Ranch subdivision
• Interlocal agreement with Liberty County Water Control and Improvement District #5 for drainage plan review
• Adoption of the City of Liberty website policy
• Authorization for a 2019 Infrastructure Competition grant application with the Texas General Land Office
• Executive session regarding real property, economic development, and the Municipal Court Judge

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will review the Treasurer's Financial Report and a report from the Friends of the Library. The board is also scheduled to discuss and approve a shortened Book Approval Policy.

• Discussion and approval of Shortened Book Approval Policy
• Treasurer's Financial Report
• Friends of the Library Report
• Library Director's report on building maintenance and renovations