Port Lavaca public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Recreation and Parks Board Special Meeting
The Port Lavaca Recreation and Parks Board will meet to approve minutes, receive operational and inspection reports, and discuss financial status at Lighthouse Beach Campground.
- Approve minutes from November 27, 2024
- Receive Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report
- Receive Monthly Inspections Report
- Receive financial status report on the Parks Recreation Department
- Discuss Financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
Regular Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will approve the November 19 minutes and receive the Harbor Master's inspection report and several financial reports for the Port Revenue Fund. Commissioners will hear a status update from the Tariff Development Committee. They will consider a request from Kevin and Sasha Nevarez for a boat slip in Smith Harbor and review staff comparisons of lease rates versus a valuation from Valbridge Property Advisors.
- Approve minutes of the November 19, 2024 regular meeting (Consent Agenda)
- Receive Harbor Master's November 2024 inspection/maintenance report
- Receive financial reports of the Port Revenue Fund (tariff, aging, payment, revenue, balance sheet, profit/loss)
- Discuss status report from the Tariff Development Committee (presented by Jody Weaver)
- Consider request for a boat slip in Smith Harbor from Kevin and Sasha Nevarez (presented by Jody Weaver)
December Planning Board Meeting
The Port Lavaca Planning Board will consider and discuss approval of a conceptual “Grab & Go” food establishment. The proposed site is at the corner of South San Antonio Street and West Martin Luther King Drive, legal description Lot 1, Block 52 of the Original Townsite (523 S. San Antonio St.). The board may take action on the proposal after public comments.
- Consider approval of a conceptual Grab & Go food establishment at 523 S. San Antonio St. (corner of S. San Antonio and W. Martin Luther King Drive)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Port Lavaca City Council will adopt routine consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports. It will vote on authorizing a $25,000 agreement with Calhoun County for Victoria Economic Development Corporation services, hold a public hearing on substandard buildings at 312 Avalon and 610 N. Commerce, and consider first readings of several ordinances covering a Centerpoint Energy franchise, budget amendments, and credit‑card fee changes. Additional actions include awarding a construction contract for Phase 3 City Hall security improvements and adopting a drought contingency plan and a covered‑applications policy.
- Authorize $25,000 payment to Calhoun County for VEDC services
- Public hearing on substandard buildings at 312 Avalon and 610 N. Commerce
- First reading of Ordinance F-1-24 granting Centerpoint Energy franchise in the public right‑of‑way
- First reading of Ordinance G-10-24 adding a credit‑card convenience fee
- Award construction contract for Phase 3 City Hall Security Improvements
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Recreation and Parks Board will meet to receive operational, inspection, and financial reports. The board will also discuss financial reports specifically regarding the Lighthouse Beach Campground.
- Financial reports for Lighthouse Beach Campground
- Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report
- Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
- Parks Recreation Department financial status report
Regular Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the October 15 and November 6 meetings and receipt of the Harbor Master's October inspection report. Commissioners will receive several financial reports for the Port Revenue Fund, such as the tariff and balance sheet reports. An action item will present the lease agreement that the City Council approved for Encore Dredging Partners, LLC concerning Tract 3. The meeting will also include a discussion of the Tariff Development Committee status report.
- Approval of minutes for the October 15, 2024 regular meeting and the November 6, 2024 special meeting
- Receipt of the Harbor Master's October 2024 inspection and maintenance report
- Receipt of financial reports for the Port Revenue Fund (tariff, account aging, payment, revenue and expenditure, balance sheet/property tax distribution, profit and loss cash flow)
- Report on lease agreement approved by City Council for Encore Dredging Partners, LLC for Tract 3
- Discussion of the status report from the Tariff Development Committee
City Council Special Meeting
The council will discuss the scope of a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (CDBG‑DRRP) application and possible matching fund commitments. It will consider five resolutions to select professional service providers, approve purchases of two city lots, and authorize a 2025‑2026 CDBG application. All items will be presented by Jody Weaver.
- Discuss proposed project scope and possible matching funds for CDBG‑DRRP (application due Nov 21, 2024)
- Resolution authorizing selection of a professional administrative service provider for CDBG‑DRRP
- Resolution authorizing selection of a professional engineering service provider for CDBG‑DRRP
- Resolution authorizing purchase of Lot 10, Block S, Port Lavaca Townsite, Calhoun County
- Resolution authorizing purchase of Lots 1, 2, 11, 12, Block S, Port Lavaca Townsite, Calhoun County
City Council Special Meeting
The council will approve routine items such as prior meeting minutes, lease ratifications, and financial reports, and will consider several resolutions including hiring bond counsel, authorizing issuance of combination tax and surplus revenue certificates to fund the Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, and related financing measures. Additional items include a fee waiver for a community Thanksgiving dinner, amendments to contracts with the Chamber of Commerce, and agreements with neighboring cities and agencies.
- Ratify lease at Nautical Landings Suite 1D to Port Lavaca Plumbing, LLC
- Ratify lease at Nautical Landings Suite 5 to Bay Ltd
- Consider Resolution No. R-111324-2 authorizing issuance of tax and surplus revenue certificates for the Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (Texas Water Development Board Project No. 73963)
- Consider Resolution No. R-111324-1 hiring Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLC as bond counsel on a contingency fee basis
- Consider amendment to the Events Management and Communications contract with the Chamber of Commerce
Special Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will meet to consider and discuss a new lease agreement for Encore Dredging Partners, LLC regarding Hor Tract 3. The meeting includes a potential closed session for consultation with the City Attorney.
- Discussion of new lease agreement for Encore Dredging Partners, LLC (Hor Tract 3)
City Council Workshop
The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a workshop meeting on October 28, 2024. Council members will hear a kick‑off presentation for a contracted Classification and Compensation study and discuss salary survey comparators. The presentation will be given by Public Sector Personnel Consultants (PSPC) with Sam Heinz as the presenter. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Kick‑off presentation for the Classification and Compensation study by Public Sector Personnel Consultants (PSPC), presenter Sam Heinz
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Recreation and Parks Board will approve minutes from the September 25 meeting and receive several reports, including operations, maintenance, inspections, and financial status. Members will review the adopted 2024-2025 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The board will discuss rescheduling the December 25 meeting due to the Christmas holiday. It will also consider public complaints about dogs on the wetlands walkway at Lighthouse Beach and possible amendments to the park rules.
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held September 25, 2024
- Receive Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report from Director of Public Works
- Review the adopted 2024-2025 Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Consider rescheduling the regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Consider amending Park Rules to address dog complaints on the wetlands walkway at Lighthouse Beach
Regular Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will review financial and operational reports for the harbor and nautical facilities. The body will also discuss a new lease agreement and a status report on tariff development.
- Discussion of new lease agreement for Encore Dredging Partners, LLC (HOR Tract 3)
- Status report from the Tariff Development Committee
- Review of Port Revenue Fund financial reports
- Harbor Master's inspection and maintenance report for September 2024
- Operations and promotion reports for City Harbor, Nautical Landings, Smith Harbor, and Harbor of Refuge
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will take second and final readings of Ordinance S-4-24 on mayor and council compensation and Ordinance G-9-24 amending waterway fees. It will also consider several resolutions related to the City Hall Master Plan Phase 3, a construction bid for the Ann Street lift station, and a lease at Nautical Landings. Additional items include a recycling presentation from Republic Services and a request for a parade permit for the December 6 Lighted Christmas Parade. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session discussion with the city attorney on legal matters.
- Second and final reading of Ordinance S-4-24 regarding compensation of Mayor and Council Members
- Second and final reading of Ordinance G-9-24 amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A – Waterways Fees
- Consider award of construction bid for the replacement of the Ann Street lift station
- Consider lease at Nautical Landings Suite 4 to Something More Media
- Consider Resolution No. R-101424-1 – City Hall Master Plan Phase 3: Interior Renovations & Site Work for Construction Procurement Method
City Council Special Meeting
City Council will discuss a proposal for the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust RFP #2024-2025-1. The meeting also includes a closed session to consult with the city attorney and deliberate on real property transactions.
- Proposed submittal to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust (RFP #2024-2025-1)
- Closed session for consultation with City Attorney
- Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease or value of Real Property
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Recreation and Parks Board will approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting and receive several reports, including operations, inspections, park assignments, and financial status. The board will get an update on the CEPRA Port Lavaca Lighthouse Beach Phase 1 grant for shoreline protection design costs. It will review artist submissions for the Bayfront elevated crosswalk mural and select an artist. Updates on the Born Learning Trail and Music Park at Tilley Park will also be discussed.
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held August 28, 2024.
- Receive Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report from the Director of Public Works.
- Receive status report on the Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) Port Lavaca Lighthouse Beach Phase 1 grant for 30% design and probable construction cost.
- Review artist submissions for the Bayfront elevated crosswalk mural and select an artist.
- Receive update on the Born Learning Trail and Music Park at Tilley Park.
REGULAR PORT COMMISSION MEETING
The Port Commission will review routine reports, approve the August 20 meeting minutes, and discuss a new lease agreement for several vendors. Commissioners will also receive a status report from the Tariff Development Committee. The body will consider a recommendation to amend Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances to change waterways fees.
- Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2024 regular meeting
- Receipt of the Harbor Master's August 2024 inspection and maintenance report
- Receipt of financial reports for the Port Revenue Fund (tariff, aging, payment, revenue/expenditure, balance sheet, profit and loss)
- Discussion of a new lease agreement for Port Lavaca Plumbers, Something More Media, and Bay Limited
- Consideration of a recommendation to amend Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Chapter 54 waterways fees
City Council Special Meeting
The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special meeting to consider and adopt the annual budget for fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Items include final readings of ordinances fixing the tax rate and ratifying a property tax increase, as well as a presentation on financial assistance for a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The council will also hold public hearings on several properties previously declared substandard.
- Public hearings on substandard properties at 121 Massanet St, 423 S. Benavides St, 304 S. Juanita St, 1713 Palm, and 509 Bonorden St
- Second and final reading of Ordinance (S-2-24) approving the annual budget for FY Oct 1 2024–Sep 30 2025
- Ratification of property tax increase reflected in the budget
- Second and final reading of Ordinance (S-3-24) fixing the tax rate and tax levy for 2024
- Consider award of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the wastewater treatment plant expansion project
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will vote on the consent agenda items, including minutes, financial reports, and lease ratifications for Tracts 9 and 9A to Prestige and boat slips CH-2 and CH-3 to Mike Hooks, LLC. Council members will hold public hearings on the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget and the proposed 2024 tax rate, and will consider the first readings of ordinances to approve the budget, set the tax rate, and adjust mayor and council compensation. Additional actions include reviewing ordinances on traffic signs and water fees, considering parade permits and fee waivers, and receiving planning board recommendations on a minor re‑plat and a setback variance, followed by a closed‑session session announced by the mayor.
- Ratify 5‑year lease of Tracts 9 and 9A to Prestige
- Ratify 2‑month to 6‑month lease of boat slips CH‑2 and CH‑3 to Mike Hooks, LLC
- Public hearing on the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget
- Public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate
- First reading of Ordinance S‑2‑24 approving the annual budget
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Port Lavaca Recreation and Parks Board will vote to approve the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting. It will also receive several reports, including the Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report, the Monthly Inspections Report, and a financial status report for the department. Additional updates will be presented on park assignments, a bird blind and feeding station at Lighthouse Beach, and the Born Learning Trail and Music Park at Tilley Park.
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held July 17, 2024
- Receive Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report from the Director of Public Works
- Receive Monthly Inspections Report from the Public Works Department
- Receive update on park assignments from park board members
- Receive presentation on bird blind and feeding station at Lighthouse Beach
Planning Board Meeting
The Port Lavaca Planning Board will discuss two items for Block 5, Lot 5‑6 of the Lynnhaven Subdivision at 109‑111 Bonham St. The board will consider a variance to Ordinance Section 12‑24(d)(10) concerning interior lot boundary line setback requirements. It will also consider a request for a minor re‑plat of the same parcel (Parcel ID# 18848). No other agenda items require board action.
- Variance to Ordinance Section 12‑24(d)(10) for interior lot boundary line setback at 111 Bonham St.
- Minor re‑plat request for Block 5, Lot 5‑6 (109‑111 Bonham St., Parcel ID# 18848)
Regular Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will approve the July 16 minutes and receive several routine reports, including the Harbor Master's inspection, financial statements, and the Tariff Development Committee status. Commissioners will hear a presentation from the Southern Federation of Cooperatives, Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative, and Miller Seafood Co. Inc. The board will also discuss moving the regular meeting to a different time.
- Approve minutes from the July 16, 2024 regular meeting
- Receive Harbor Master's July 2024 inspection and maintenance report
- Receive financial reports of the Port Revenue Fund (tariff, aging, payment, revenue, balance sheet, profit/loss)
- Receive and discuss the status report from the Tariff Development Committee
- Consider changing the time for the regular Port Commission meeting
City Council Special/Workshop Meeting
The council will consider several action items, including awarding a Pre‑Disaster Debris Removal Services contract, receiving a water‑treatment budget report from Undine, LLC, and authorizing demolition of the structure at 1406 SH 35 South with a lien for costs. Council members will also vote on the proposed 2024‑2025 tax rate, set public hearings for the budget and tax rate, and adopt a five‑year Capital Improvement Program plan. In the workshop portion, council will receive cyber‑security training and discuss the proposed 2024‑2025 city budget.
- Award of a Pre‑Disaster Debris Removal Services contract (presenter Jody Weaver)
- Receive Budget Report from Undine, LLC for the Port Lavaca Water Treatment Plant (2024‑2025 fiscal year)
- Authorize demolition of the structure at 1406 SH 35 South and place a lien for costs
- Proposed tax rate for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year (record vote)
- Adopt Resolution No. R‑081924‑1 for a five‑year Capital Improvement Program (2024‑2029)
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will adopt routine consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports. It will hold public hearings on several properties previously declared substandard and consider actions on those properties. The body will also consider a resolution to submit a Community Development Block Grant application along with related ordinance and policy amendments, and will review contracts for a master parks plan, engineering services for the Smith Road sidewalk and bike lane project, and a cyber‑liability interlocal agreement.
- Public hearings on substandard properties at 617 S. Ann St., 506 S. Virginia St., 306 Martin Luther King, 227 Tommy Dr., 116 Cheeves Ave., 225 Cheeves Ave., 227 Cheeves Ave., 505 Bonorden St., 515 N. Nueces St., and 502 N. Benavides St.
- Resolution No. R-081224-1 authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant application
- Engineering Services Agreement with CivilCorp for the Smith Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane project
- Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Municipal League for cyber liability coverage and data breach response
- First reading of Ordinance G‑7‑24 adding stop signs in the Lynnhaven Subdivision
City Council Workshop
The City Council will review proposed changes to city HR and workplace policies. Additionally, the body will discuss GBRA fee rates and water rates for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Amendments to HR policies regarding holiday leave, sick leave incentives, timekeeping, telework, and emergency disaster/workplace safety
- Review of GBRA fee rates for FY 2024-2025
- Review of water rates for FY 2024-2025
City Council Workshop
The Port Lavaca City Council will meet on July 29, 2024 to review and discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan and other plans for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget. The discussion will be led by presenter Jody Weaver. No formal action is listed; the council will consider the items and take any necessary action.
- Review of proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2024‑2025
- Discussion of other budget plans for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year
- Public comment period (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
- Mayor’s notice of possible closed‑session consultation with city attorney
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Recreation and Parks Board will discuss potential projects for the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan and review a recommendation for a Parks Master Plan consultant. The board will also consider amending the board ordinance to change its meeting day.
- Review of Selection Committee recommendation for Parks Master Plan consultant
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
- Proposed amendment to Parks and Recreation Board Ordinance regarding meeting days
- Financial status report on the Parks Recreation Department
- Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report from Director of Public Works
Regular Port Commission Meeting
The Port Commission will discuss new lease agreements for Tract 9 and 9A and review the proposed 2024-2025 budget and capital improvement plan. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss real property negotiations.
- Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of new lease agreement for Tract 9 and 9A
- Review of 2024-2025 proposed budget and 5-year capital improvement plan
- Receive Harbor Master's inspection and maintenance report for June 2024
- Receive financial reports of Port Revenue Fund