Rockport public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on construction bids and funding for the new City Hall project. They will deliberate and possibly authorize contract negotiations with Teal Construction, the lowest bidder at $16,380,000, despite only two bids being received. The meeting also includes an executive session on the Concho Street Drainage Project.

• Teal Construction base bid: $16,380,000 for City Hall
• Fulton Construction base bid: $19,162,000
• Construction cost estimate: $12,195,238 plus soft costs and professional services
• Executive session on Concho Street Drainage Project
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on City Hall construction bids and funding, and to potentially authorize contract negotiations with Teal Construction for the project. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss legal matters related to the Concho Street Drainage Project. Public comments will be taken, and the meeting is accessible in person and via Zoom.

• Presentation on City Hall construction bids and funding
• Contingent authorization of contract negotiations with Teal Construction for City Hall project
• Executive session on Concho Street Drainage Project legal matters

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on December 15, 2021, with cases scheduled for high school at 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM, and middle school at 10:30 AM. The docket includes truant conduct charges against students and contributing to non-attendance charges against parents. One assault case is also listed.

• Truant conduct charges against Kristian Arguello, Lora Franks, Grayson Gruhn, Ryder Liddle, Talayna Bandera, and Lucas Garcia
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against Eva and Juan Arguello, Lynn Hernandez, Venissa Pipkin, John Campbell, Kimberly Wade, Michael Liddle, Jessica Bandera, Marlene Garcia, and Lucas Garcia III
• Assault case against Rhayne Collette, officer K. Caldwell
• Hearings via Zoom ID 4850545241

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to adopt a new voting ward map, redrawing council ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The council will also consider a license agreement with Tyler Technologies for public safety software, a mutual aid MOU with the school district, and an ordinance creating a coin-operated machine occupation tax. Other items include a certificate of appropriateness for a covered outdoor seating area at 507 S. Austin Street, a utility surcharge fund report, and a presentation on drainage projects.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting new voting ward map (2020 Census redistricting)
• License and services agreement with Tyler Technologies for Incode Public Safety system
• Memorandum of Understanding with Aransas County ISD for law enforcement mutual assistance
• Ordinance creating Article III, coin-operated machines, establishing occupation tax
• Certificate of Appropriateness for covered outdoor seating and fencing at 507 S. Austin Street (Rock Bottom Park and Pub)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to adopt a new voting ward map, redrawing council member ward boundaries in response to the 2020 Census. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including a software agreement with Tyler Technologies, a report on Seafair marketing expenditures, and a mutual assistance MOU with the school district. Other items include a certificate of appropriateness for outdoor seating at a local business, an ordinance creating a coin-operated machine occupation tax, and updates on drainage projects and meeting process changes.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting new voting ward map (2020 Census redistricting)
• License and services agreement with Tyler Technologies for Incode Public Safety system
• Memorandum of Understanding with Aransas County ISD for law enforcement mutual assistance
• Certificate of Appropriateness for covered outdoor seating and fencing at 507 S. Austin Street (Rock Bottom Park and Pub)
• First reading of ordinance creating coin-operated machine occupation tax (Chapter 14 amendment)

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. It informs the public that council members may attend a Fulton Learning Center science fair, and is posted for Texas Open Meetings Act compliance only. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Notice of possible quorum at Fulton Learning Center Science Fair, 314 North 6th Street, Fulton, Texas

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding hearings for multiple juvenile cases involving truancy, possession of tobacco, and public intoxication, along with related charges against parents for contributing to non-attendance. The agenda lists specific cases with names, dates of birth, and offenses, scheduled via Zoom at 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.

• Truancy charges against minors including Fortin, Franks, Jones, Hawkins, Nelson, and others
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against parents such as Fortin, Franks, Hawkins, and others
• Possession of tobacco product charges against Cantu, Munoz, Dawkins, Rojas-Martinez, and Longoria
• Public intoxication charge against Isaacs
• Hearings conducted via Zoom (ID#4850545241)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding a jury docket on December 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda lists multiple city ordinance violations for two defendants, Georgeanna Burchfield and Joey Wright, involving failure to mow property and failure to remove junk/trash. All cases are scheduled for jury trial.

• Georgeanna Burchfield: 27 counts of failure to mow property and failure to remove junk/trash
• Joey Wright: 13 counts of failure to remove junk/trash
• All cases are city ordinance violations, not criminal offenses
• Officer A. West cited both defendants

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding preliminary hearings and show cause hearings on December 6, 2021. The docket includes multiple city ordinance violations for nuisances (mostly abandoned vehicles) and traffic offenses. Some cases involve requests to lower fines or show cause for non-payment.

• Nuisance abatement hearings for 12 vehicles and boats (e.g., 2008 Smart Pure For Two, 1979 Brougham Motor Coach, 1999 Ford E150 Van, 1992 Honda Prelude, 1996 Hydra Sport Boat, 1969 Airstream Sovereign, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Land Rover LR3, 1974 Airstream Sovereign, 1972 Airstream Sovereign, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban) with $217.00 balances each
• Show cause hearing for Patricia McDonnel (2002 Chevrolet Suburban) at 9:30 a.m.
• Traffic cases: Martha Dishong (ran stop sign/light, $254.90, wants ticket lowered), Larry Maypole (city ord violation, $217.00)
• Non-payment cases: Tiffany Gonzales (driving while license invalid, $325.00), Brentyn Migl (disorderly conduct, $177.00), Robert Sanders (no drivers license, $160.50; no liability insurance, $591.50)

Municipal Court

This is the pretrial docket for Rockport Municipal Court on December 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The court will hear 14 cases involving traffic offenses, assault, city ordinance violations, and minor-related charges. No decisions are made at this stage; it is a procedural hearing to set future court dates or resolve cases.

• DUI-Minor charge against Joe Moreno III (DOB 12/2/2003)
• Assault charges against Vanessa McDaniel and Michael Probst
• City ordinance violations: nuisance abatement (Ord #913) and zoning
• Two failure to drive in single lane charges against Donald Nelson
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against Hoa Le and Son Ngo

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding middle school hearings on December 1, 2021, for 15 juvenile cases. Charges include disorderly conduct, possession of tobacco, criminal mischief, assault, truancy, and parent contributing to non-attendance. The agenda lists case numbers, names, dates of birth, offenses, and officers.

• Criminal mischief case with $9.97 restitution (BENIVAMONDE)
• Assault charge (WHITSTINE)
• Truancy and parent contributing to non-attendance (MCCRARY family)
• Multiple disorderly conduct-language charges (ALVARADO, BENIVAMONDE, GARRITY, HOLSTINE)
• Possession of tobacco product charges (DEGRANGE, YBARRA, GONZALES)

Municipal Court

This is the pretrial docket for Rockport Municipal Court on November 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. It lists 12 cases involving charges such as theft, assault, truancy, public intoxication, and city ordinance violations. The agenda is procedural, providing only case details and no decisions or discussions.

• Theft under $100 (Kyler Bright)
• Assault (Kyler Bright)
• Truant conduct (Nathan Cantu, Noah Tilves)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance (Elvia Garcia, Joe Tilves)
• City ordinance violation—fail to remove junk/trash (Patricia McDonnel)

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a workshop to deliberate and act on map options for the redistricting process, including possible re-alignment and re-apportionment among the four wards and review of minority population distribution to comply with federal guidelines. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Redistricting map options for four wards
• Review of minority population distribution for federal compliance
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold a jury docket on November 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge McGinnis. The agenda lists four cases involving assault, assault by threat, a city ordinance noise violation, and defective equipment. This is a routine court session for these specific cases.

• Derek Samora: assault charge (docket 202100259)
• Derek Samora: assault by threat charge (docket 202100260)
• Sheryl Matlock: city ordinance violation-noise (docket 202100343)
• Karen Jude: defective equipment (docket 202100537)

City Council

The Rockport City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance related to recreational vehicle (RV) parks, including creating a new R-8 zoning district and adopting special conditions for RV park development. The council will also vote on first reading of an ordinance to rezone 1130 West Market Street from R-1 to B-1 for office and retail, and on second reading of an amended Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the council will discuss the status of COVID-19 and consider a separation agreement with City Manager Kevin Carruth, along with seeking proposals for interim city manager services.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance establishing R-8 Recreational Vehicle Park Zoning District
• First reading of ordinance rezoning 1130 West Market Street from R-1 to B-1 for office and retail
• Second and final reading of amended Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution authorizing grant application to Coastal Bend Council of Government for regional solid waste program
• Possible approval of separation agreement with City Manager Kevin Carruth and search for interim city manager

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold preliminary hearings and show-cause hearings on November 8, 2021, for individuals with outstanding fines or unpaid court obligations. The agenda lists multiple defendants with offenses such as driving without insurance, expired licenses, and failure to appear, along with requested reductions or hearings.

• Show-cause hearings for unpaid fines: Chaney, Gunels, Hancock, Huff, Jackson, Jones, Oakman, Wilson
• Preliminary hearings for traffic violations including failure to yield, no insurance, and invalid license
• Requests for reduced amounts (De La Cruz-Rangel) and video review (Sustaita Saenz)
• Indigent designation noted for Smith
• Judge requested to see Straube

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding high school hearings on November 8, 2021, via Zoom, to address cases of truant conduct and parents contributing to non-attendance, along with other minor offenses. The agenda lists numerous individual cases with specific charges and some payment balances.

• Multiple truant conduct cases against minors
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against several adults
• Possession of tobacco product charges against minors
• Criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges against David Arias
• Dog fighting charges against Raymond Hargrove and Stewart Rodriguez

Municipal Court

This is the municipal court docket for juvenile hearings on November 5, 2021, listing two cases: possession of tobacco by a minor and assault by physical contact. The agenda is procedural, containing only case details and no decisions or discussions.

• Case 202100404: Jace Simpson, DOB 10/17/2007, possession of tobacco product by a minor, SC w/JCM
• Case 202100963: Jayden Vo, DOB 11/14/2008, assault physical contact, officer Caldwell

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed executive session to deliberate the continued employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Manager Kevin Carruth. The session will also cover legal issues related to the City Charter, statutory and contract provisions, and performance appraisal. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074 regarding City Manager Kevin Carruth
• Discussion of termination, renewal, and performance appraisal issues
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2021, to deliberate and act on a request to rezone property at 1130 West Market Street (Oak Terrace, Lot 531) from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) to B-1 (General Business District) for an office and retail strip center. The property owner, Christopher Crowley, submitted the request; staff recommends approval. No public comments for or against have been received. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Rezone 1130 W Market St (Oak Terrace, Lot 531) from R-1 to B-1 for office/retail development
• Property owner: Christopher Crowley; staff recommends approval
• Public notice published in The Rockport Pilot; no letters received
• Joint public hearing held with City Council on Oct 26, 2021
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several zoning changes, a construction contract for flood and drainage improvements, and reports on hotel occupancy tax uses and COVID-19 response. The agenda includes consent items for routine reports and a street closure for Rocktober Fest, plus an executive session for the City Manager evaluation.

• Rezone 1130 West Market Street (Oak Terrace, Lot 531) from R-1 to B-1 for office/retail
• Award construction contract for CDBG-GLO Disaster Recovery #20-065-090-C252 flood/drainage improvements
• Second reading to rezone 902 West Market Street (Bellevue Addition) from R-1 to B-1
• Second reading to rezone 414 Old Salt Lake Road (9.772 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for RV park access
• Street closure of Water Street from Market to Main on Oct 30 for Rocktober Fest

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and act on several land development items, including two re-plats and a final plat for a new residential subdivision. Public participation is available via Zoom or written comments.

• Re-plat of 13.09 acres at 311 McLester Road (Joseph Fessenden survey, A-65)
• Re-plat of Block 1, Lot 2, JS and R acres subdivision
• Final Plat for Wandering Oaks, Phase 3 (north of FM 2165, west of SH 35 Bypass) by Hogan Development Company L.P.

Municipal Court

This is the Municipal Court jury docket for October 25, 2021, before Judge Dupnik. The agenda lists multiple cases against George Coleman for city ordinance violations, including building permit, pool fence, burning, leash law, and driving with an invalid license. The court will hear these cases at 9:00 a.m.

• Fail to obtain building permit (officer Frank Truitt)
• No fence around pool, no self-latching gate, fail to maintain fence (officer Spencer Yarnall)
• Burning in the city (officer T. Sawicki)
• Driving while license invalid/suspended (officer C. Garrett)
• Leash law violation (officer Kari VanWinkle)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding preliminary hearings and show cause hearings on October 20, 2021. The docket lists numerous citations, including 17 separate 'fail to remove junk/trash' charges against Lewis Maxwell Arnold Jr., each with a $270 balance. Other cases involve traffic offenses, no driver's license, no liability insurance, assault, and building permit violations.

• 17 junk/trash citations for Lewis Maxwell Arnold Jr., $270 each
• Assault charge for Vanessa McDaniel, $581.00
• No driver's license and no liability insurance charges for Felicia Romero
• Fail to obtain building permit for Frank Sandoval, $581.00
• Show cause hearings for multiple defendants including truancy for Mason McCarthy

City Council

The Rockport City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve amendments to the zoning code related to Recreational Vehicle Parks. This includes a public hearing, deliberation by the P&Z Commission, and a first reading of an ordinance that would create a new R-8 zoning district and set regulations for RV parks. The meeting is open to the public, with options for remote participation via Zoom.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 118 Zoning for Recreational Vehicle Parks
• Creation of new R-8 Recreational Vehicle Park Zoning District
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 118, including non-conforming use regulations
• Special conditions for developing RV parks

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding middle school hearings via Zoom on October 15, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists five cases involving minors, with offenses including possession of tobacco products, theft under $100, and criminal trespass. All cases are scheduled for hearing.

• Possession of tobacco product by minor (two cases)
• Theft under $100 (two cases)
• Criminal trespass (one case)
• Hearings conducted via Zoom (ID#4850545241)

Municipal Court

This is the Municipal Court non-jury docket for October 13, 2021, before Judge Dupnik. The court will hear cases involving a driver's license violation, an assault charge, a traffic control device violation, and multiple city ordinance violations for unsanitary conditions and junk/trash on property. The docket is a routine court proceeding, not a policy-making meeting.

• Salvador Carillo: no driver's license, attorney Perkins & Perkins, officer Rollins
• Bobby Clark: assault, officer Sawicki, complainant J. Farris
• Bonnie Fitzgerald: disregard traffic control device, officer Villegas
• Anita Longoria: 10 counts fail to correct unsanitary conditions, code enforcement A. West
• Anita Longoria: 12 counts fail to remove junk/trash from property, code enforcement A. West

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. It informs the public that council members may attend a ceremony for the Workforce Development Center at 2000 Highway 35 Business South, hosted by Aransas County, Del Mar College, and the Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation. The notice is posted for informational purposes only to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Public ceremony for Workforce Development Center at 2000 Highway 35 Business South
• Hosted by Aransas County, Del Mar College, and Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation
• Possible quorum of Rockport City Council members in attendance

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding hearings on October 6, 2021, for high school students and their parents. Cases include truancy, possession of tobacco, and parent contributing to non-attendance. The hearings are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Truancy cases for Kristian Arguello, Joe Arismendez IV, Nathan Cantu, Anthony Lara, Devin Longoria, Randy Schoen, and Noah Tilves
• Parent contributing to non-attendance cases for Eva Arguello, Juan Arguello Jr., Elvia Garcia, Griselda Lara, Anthony Lara, Bettina Mireles-Soto, Cynthia Chupe, Richard Chupe, and Joe Tilves
• Possession of tobacco product cases for Joe Arismendez IV, McKenzi Clemmons, Angelina Molina, and Carmen Wright
• Minor in consumption of alcohol case for Jose Rodriguez Jr.
• Hearings conducted via Zoom (ID 4850545241)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold a jury docket on October 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge McGinnis. The agenda lists 14 cases, all involving the same defendant, Joey Wright, charged with city ordinance violations for failing to remove junk/trash from property. The cases were cited by Officer Angie West.

• 14 docket numbers (202000380 through 202000736) for code violations
• Defendant Joey Wright charged with failing to remove junk/trash from property
• All cases cited by Officer Angie West
• Jury docket presided by Judge McGinnis

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will deliberate and act on three rezoning and replatting requests. The main item is a request to rezone 4.951 acres at 414 Old Salt Lake Road from R-1 to B-1 to allow future development and access to an existing RV park. The commission will also consider rezoning 902 West Market Street to B-1 and a replatting of 10.345 acres. Public comments on the Old Salt Lake Road request included two letters against and none for.

• Rezone 414 Old Salt Lake Road (4.951 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for RV park access
• Rezone 902 West Market Street (Bellevue Addition, Lots 1-8) from R-1 to B-1
• Replat 10.345 acres out of J.W. Paup Survey, A-179
• Public hearing held Sept 14; two letters against, none for the Old Salt Lake rezoning
• Staff recommends approval of the Old Salt Lake Road rezoning

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on September 13, 2021, via Zoom, to address cases involving minors. The agenda lists 12 cases, including truant conduct and possession of tobacco products, with some cases involving alcohol consumption. These are juvenile cases, as indicated by the defendants' dates of birth.

• 12 juvenile cases on the docket
• Truant conduct cases (4)
• Possession of tobacco product cases (7)
• Minor in consumption of alcohol case (1)
• Hearings via Zoom (ID#4850545241) at 1:30 PM for high and middle school

Municipal Court

This is the agenda for the Rockport Municipal Court on September 8, 2021, listing preliminary and show cause hearings. The docket includes cases for unpaid fines, traffic offenses, and truancy, with some defendants appearing in person. It is a routine court docket, not a policy-making meeting.

• Lewis Arnold Jr. has 11 cases for failing to remove junk from property, each with a $270 balance.
• Remington Koenig has three cases (fail to control speed, DWLI, VPTA) with indigent hearings, balances $396.50, $494.00, $429.00.
• Pricilla Sullivan has a parking violation ($567) with an indigent hearing.
• Several truancy cases involving juveniles (e.g., Mason McCarthy, Destiny Pearce) are scheduled with in-person appearances.
• Show cause hearings for Joseph Coronado (public intoxication, fail to appear) are set for 9:30 a.m.

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting consists of the hearing and adjournment.

• Public hearing on City of Rockport Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a second and final reading of an ordinance to extend a moratorium on development plats and construction for RV and manufactured housing parks for 60 days. They will also deliberate on a section of the Code of Ordinances and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Second and final reading of ordinance extending moratorium for 60 days on RV and manufactured housing park development
• Deliberation on Section 2-28(c) of the Code of Ordinances
• Deliberation on proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold public hearings on the 2021 property tax rate and the FY 2020-2021 budget, then vote on first readings of ordinances setting the tax rate and extending a moratorium on RV/manufactured housing parks. They will also take final votes on utility rate changes for wastewater, natural gas, solid waste, and water, as well as a zoning change at 1502 Sixteenth Street. The meeting includes several consent agenda items, such as awarding the official newspaper bid and approving reports from local organizations.

• Public hearing on 2021 property tax rate; proposed total rate $0.392720 per $100 valuation
• First reading of ordinance to extend 60-day moratorium on RV and manufactured housing park plats
• Final reading of ordinances amending wastewater, natural gas, solid waste, and water rates
• Final reading of zoning change at 1502 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to R-2M
• Request to close streets for Seafair parade on October 9, 2021

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget. They will also consider a reconsideration of the August 10, 2021 vote on the proposed 2021 ad valorem property tax and reschedule the public hearing on the tax rate. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
• Reconsideration of August 10, 2021 vote on 2021 ad valorem property tax
• Re-scheduling date for required public hearing on proposed tax rate

Municipal Court

This is the pretrial docket for Rockport Municipal Court on August 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. The court will hear cases involving public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, disorderly conduct, theft of service, defective equipment, and numerous city ordinance violations for failing to remove junk or trash.

• Sean Bourgeois: public intoxication and minor in possession of alcohol (represented by Markowitz Law)
• David Cash: 17 city ordinance violations for failure to remove junk/trash
• Isaiah Heissenbuttle: disorderly conduct and theft of service
• Karen Jude: defective equipment
• Joey Wright: 15 city ordinance violations for failure to remove junk/trash

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold a non-jury docket on August 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Dupnik. The agenda lists 10 cases involving traffic violations, public intoxication, littering, and related offenses. All proceedings will be conducted via Zoom.

• Leaving the scene of an accident (Dorman)
• Public intoxication (Palacios)
• Fail to drive in a single lane (Swiss)
• Littering (Ybarra)
• No driver's license (Delk)

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and vote on whether to order demolition of six properties cited by the code enforcement officer. The meeting also includes selecting a chair and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on demolition at 106 East Cornwall Street (Lot 3, Block 13, Hunter Subdivision)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 109 Saint Peter (Lot 3, New Benda)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 611 Young Street (Lot 3-4, Block 119, Doughty & Mathis Division)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 615 East Sabinal Street (Lot 8, Block 57, Smith and Wood Division)
• Public hearing and action on demolition at 2234 State Highway 35 Bypass (manufactured home) and 2316 Bronte Street (Lots 11-13, Block 396, Manning Addition)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, to discuss and act on several items, including a public hearing on proposed increases to solid waste, water, wastewater, and natural gas rates, first readings of ordinances to amend those rates, a proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, and a record vote on the proposed ad valorem property tax rate. The agenda also includes two zoning changes, a property sale, and a resolution to publish delinquent taxpayers' names.

• Public hearing on proposed increases to solid waste, water, wastewater, and natural gas rates
• First reading of ordinances to amend water, wastewater, natural gas, and solid waste rates
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 1906 Mallard Drive from R-1 to B-1 for office/warehouse
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to R-2M (manufactured housing)
• Award of bid for sale of city property at 1017 Young Street (0.287 acres)

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold preliminary hearings at 9:00 a.m. and show cause hearings at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, 2021. The preliminary docket includes 17 city ordinance violations for failing to remove junk/trash, all against Lewis Maxwell Arnold Jr., each with a total due of $270. The show cause docket lists various traffic and other offenses, with some defendants having indigent hearings or missing documentation.

• 17 junk/trash violations against Lewis Maxwell Arnold Jr., each $270
• Indigent hearings for Willie Hicks, Remington J Koenig
• Show cause hearings for 14 defendants, including assault, truancy, and drug paraphernalia charges
• Abatement of junk vehicle for a 1979 Dodge F40
• Zoom meeting ID provided for remote participation

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or remote participation via Zoom. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Presentation and deliberation on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 2, 2021, to deliberate and act on two rezoning requests. The first is a request to rezone 1906 Mallard Drive from R-1 to B-1 for office and warehouse space, with staff recommending denial. The second is a request to rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to R-2M to allow manufactured homes for an affordable housing development called Ensenada Estates, with staff recommending approval. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Rezone 1906 Mallard Drive (0.153 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for office/warehouse; staff recommends denial
• Rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street (10.014 acres) from R-1 to R-2M for manufactured housing; staff recommends approval
• Ensenada Estates: proposed 17 half-acre lots with affordable homes priced $115,000-$145,000
• Public notices published in The Rockport Pilot; no letters for or against either request received
• Meeting held via Zoom with remote public participation options

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on August 2, 2021, to deliberate and act on two rezoning requests. One seeks to rezone 0.153 acres at 1906 Mallard Drive from R-1 to B-1 for office and warehouse use. The other seeks to rezone 10.014 acres at 1502 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to R-2M to allow manufactured homes. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Rezone 1906 Mallard Drive (0.153 acres) from R-1 to B-1 for office/warehouse
• Rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street (10.014 acres) from R-1 to R-2M for manufactured homes
• Public participation via Zoom or written comments by 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a budget workshop to hear and deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting is the primary item on the agenda, with no other substantive actions listed. Public participation is allowed via Zoom or in person.

• Presentation of proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet in person and via Zoom to decide on two rezoning requests, adopt an amended Comprehensive Plan, and continue remote meeting options. The meeting also includes a public hearing on COVID-19 response efforts and routine consent items like approving past minutes.

• Rezone 1906 Mallard Drive from R-1 to B-1 for office/warehouse development
• Rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to R-2M for manufactured housing
• First reading of ordinance adopting amended Comprehensive Plan
• Vote on continuation of ZOOM for Council Meetings
• Election of TML Health Benefits Pool Post-65 Retiree Option for 2022

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a joint public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider two rezoning requests: one at 1906 Mallard Drive to B-1 (General Business) for office/warehouse, and one at 1502 Sixteenth Street to R-2M (Manufactured Housing) for manufactured homes. The Council will also deliberate on first reading of an ordinance adopting an amended Comprehensive Plan, and hear updates on COVID-19 response and the continuation of Zoom for meetings. The agenda includes routine consent items and citizen comments.

• Rezone 1906 Mallard Drive to B-1 (General Business) for office/warehouse
• Rezone 1502 Sixteenth Street to R-2M (Manufactured Housing) for manufactured homes
• First reading of ordinance adopting amended Comprehensive Plan
• Continuation of Zoom application for Council meetings
• Status update on COVID-19 and response efforts

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding a pretrial docket on July 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. The agenda lists numerous cases, including 23 city ordinance violations (unsanitary conditions and junk/trash) against Anita Longoria, as well as traffic, assault, and other charges. Most cases are scheduled for pretrial hearings, with some specific times noted.

• Anita Longoria faces 23 city ordinance violations for unsanitary conditions and junk/trash
• Tyler Tikel charged with fail to yield right of way, represented by attorney J. Gaines
• Andrea Galnarez charged with parent contributing to non-attendance (school)
• Derek Samora faces two charges: assault threat and assault, represented by attorney V. Martino
• John Campbell charged with assault, represented by attorney J. Teague

Swimming Pool Advisory

The Swimming Pool Operations Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, grant funding from Friends of the Pool, the 2020-2021 third quarter budget report, an operations report from the Aquatics Manager, and potential pool rental rate increases. The meeting is open to the public, with a period for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Deliberate and act on April 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Hear and deliberate on grant funding from Friends of the Pool
• Hear and deliberate on 2020-2021 Third Quarter Budget Report
• Hear and deliberate on Aquatics Manager Operations Report
• Hear and deliberate on pool rental rate increases

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission is meeting for what appears to be an organizational session. The agenda includes introducing members and discussing their duties and responsibilities, with no specific business items listed. Public participation is allowed via Zoom or in person.

• Introduction of Building & Standards Commission members
• Discussion of commission duties and responsibilities

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a workshop to hear presentations and deliberate on the City of Rockport Master Drainage Plan and drainage utility districts. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation on City of Rockport Master Drainage Plan
• Presentation on drainage utility districts

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, along with routine items like approving minutes and appointing officers. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Amendments to City of Rockport Code of Ordinances adopting an amended Comprehensive Plan
• Appointment of Vice-Chairman and Secretary
• Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new member Jim Rester

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider adopting an amended Comprehensive Plan for the city, along with routine items like approving minutes and appointing officers. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Deliberate and act on amendments to the City of Rockport Code of Ordinances adopting an amended Comprehensive Plan
• Appoint a Vice-Chairman and Secretary
• Approve May 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Welcome new member Jim Rester

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a regular meeting with several routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, quarterly reports, and a lease agreement. The council will also vote on extending three local disaster declarations related to COVID-19, Winter Storm Uri, and July flooding, and consider a hotel occupancy tax ordinance amendment and a resolution on the voter-approval tax rate.

• Extend COVID-19 disaster declaration through July 27, 2021
• Extend Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration through July 27, 2021
• Extend July flooding disaster declaration through August 10, 2021
• Amend hotel occupancy tax ordinance to require monthly reports to finance director
• Resolution directing tax assessor-collector to calculate voter-approval tax rate as special taxing unit

Building and Standards Committee

The Rockport Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings and then deliberate on code enforcement recommendations to order demolition of buildings at nine properties across the city. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings. Public participation is available in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearings and action on demolition orders for 9 properties, including 106 East Cornwall Street, 109 Saint Peter, 520 East Linden Street, 611 Young Street, 615 East Sabinal Street, 1605 Jenkins Street, 1903 Bay Avenue, 2234 State Highway 35 Bypass, and 2316 Bronte Street
• Consideration of minutes from July 13, 2020, and August 31, 2020, meetings
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public participation options

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding a pretrial docket on June 29, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda lists numerous individual cases involving offenses such as assault, public intoxication, traffic violations, and parent contributing to non-attendance. This is a routine court proceeding, not a policy-making meeting.

• Assault charges against Stephanie Luke (202100319) and Elena Longoria (202001681)
• Public intoxication charges against Kelly Mihalco, Sean Leedy, Jeffrey Johnson, and Anissa Rodriguez
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges against Dolliene Dale, Stephen Dale, Charles Pierce, and Cassandra Kelsey
• No liability insurance charges against Kristna Buchmiller and Robert Cavazos
• Truant conduct charge against Stewart Rodriguez (minor)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will consider an interlocal agreement with Aransas County to use CDBG-DR grant funds for flood and drainage improvements in several target areas, including East Linden Street and Ruby Allen Ditch. The council will also vote on ordinances amending park board functions and hotel occupancy tax reporting, and hear a COVID-19 status update.

• Interlocal agreement with Aransas County for CDBG-DR funds for flood/drainage and street improvements
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 70 Parks and Recreation advisory board functions
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 94 Hotel Occupancy Tax reporting requirements
• Approval of hanging street banners for Wendell Family July 4 Fireworks near 2405 Highway 35 Business North and 1202 FM 3036
• Re-appointment of Alternate Municipal Court Judge

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding school hearings on June 14, 2021, for juvenile cases involving truancy, possession of tobacco by minors, daytime curfew violations, and related offenses. The agenda lists multiple defendants with show cause hearings, reviews, and new cases, conducted in person and via Zoom.

• Truancy show cause hearings for multiple juveniles (e.g., Pina, Arismendez, Rojas-Martinez, McCarthy, Ward)
• Possession of tobacco product by minor cases (e.g., Rojas-Martinez, Wilcox, Nichols, Galvan, Harris, Ortiz, Robles, Yanez, Gragg)
• Parent contributing to non-attendance case against Shawn Ward
• Daytime curfew violation cases (Keller Jr., Gerard)
• Hearings scheduled at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM, in person and via Zoom

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of a mobile tour of city facilities, including parks, economic development projects, the wastewater treatment plant, and the public safety center. The council will also hold closed sessions to discuss security devices at the wastewater treatment plant and public safety center. Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting.

• Tour of Parks and ongoing Economic Development Projects
• Tour of Wastewater Treatment Plant (1401 FM 2165, Rockport, TX)
• Closed session on security devices for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Tour of Public Safety Center (714 E. Concho Street, Rockport, TX)
• Closed session on security devices for Public Safety Center

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold a non-jury docket on June 9, 2021, starting at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda lists nine cases involving charges such as public intoxication, driving without a license, and assault. This is a routine court session, not a policy-making meeting.

• Public intoxication cases: Jessica Gall, Christopher Gover, Joshua Palacios
• Driving-related charges: Homer Perez III (no DL, fail to yield), David Swiss (fail to drive in single lane), Sarina Lee (driving while license invalid)
• Assault cases: Elena Longoria, Jared Wilson
• Hearing via Zoom ID# 940 518 6616

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court will hold a non-jury docket on June 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Judge McGinnis will hear five cases, all involving parents charged with contributing to non-attendance of a student at Rockport-Fulton schools. The agenda lists only the docket, names, offenses, and student initials; no other details are provided.

• Five parent contributing to non-attendance cases
• Cases involve students at RFHS and RFMS
• Hearing via Zoom ID 485 054 5241

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to review hotel occupancy fund revenues and expenditures and to consider grant requests from 12 local entities funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The council will hear presentations and deliberate on these requests, but no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Hotel occupancy fund revenues and expenditures presentation
• Grant requests from Aransas County Council on Aging, Aransas County Navigation District, Friends of the Fulton Mansion, Labor Day Music Fest, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport Cultural Arts District, Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (Marketing, HummerBird Celebration, Seafair), RockportFulton.com, Rockport Little Theatre, Rockport Yacht Club, Texas Maritime Museum, University of Texas Marine Science Institute

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, to discuss and act on several items, including an interlocal agreement with Aransas County for a CDBG-DR grant to develop a parking lot at 106 S. Magnolia Street, a ground lease for a radio tower at 1130 State Highway 188, and a first reading of an ordinance amending the Park and Leisure Services Advisory Board's function. The council will also hear a COVID-19 status update and confirm mayoral appointments. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Interlocal agreement with Aransas County for CDBG-DR grant to develop parking lot at 106 S. Magnolia Street
• Ground lease agreement with Aransas County for radio tower construction at 1130 State Highway 188
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 70 Parks and Recreation, Section 70-42 Function; Organization
• Amendment to Section 125 Flexible Spending Arrangement agreement with TML Health Benefits Pool
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments to boards, committees, and commissions

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenues and expenditures, and to deliberate on grant funding requests from 12 local organizations for FY 2021-2022. The agenda is informational; no votes are scheduled, and staff notes the items are not action items.

• HOT revenues projected to exceed budget by ~$200K in FY 2020-2021, surpassing pre-Harvey levels
• Total FY 2021-2022 HOT grant requests: $1,256,000 vs. projected revenue of $1,250,000
• Grant requests include: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (marketing, HummerBird, Seafair), Texas Maritime Museum ($70,000), Fulton Mansion ($25,000), Rockport Little Theatre ($105,000), RockportFulton.com ($100,000), Aransas County Navigation District ($125,000)
• HOT fund balance estimated at $1.2M (490 days working capital) for FY 2020-2021
• FY 2021-2022 budget worksheet shows projected deficit of $337,431 in HOT fund

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on routine items, including extending local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, approving a conditional use permit for mobile food vending, and accepting the annual financial report. The agenda also includes ceremonial items like oaths for newly elected officials and proclamations.

• Extend COVID-19 disaster declaration May 25–June 22, 2021
• Extend Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration May 25–June 22, 2021
• Conditional use permit for mobile food/retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive
• Accept Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2019-2020
• Payment to Gexa Energy for Winter Storm Uri electric costs

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 25, 2021, to seat newly elected Ward 1 and Ward 3 council members, elect a Mayor Pro-Tem, and consider routine consent items. The council will also deliberate on extending two local disaster declarations (COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri) through June 22, 2021, and act on a conditional use permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive. Other items include accepting the FY 2019-2020 audit report, a water quality memorandum of understanding, and a payment related to Winter Storm Uri energy costs.

• Extend COVID-19 disaster declaration May 25–June 22, 2021
• Extend Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration May 25–June 22, 2021
• Conditional use permit for mobile food/retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive (80 acres)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Texas State University for water quality in Aransas, Copano, and Little Bays
• Payment to Gexa Energy for Winter Storm Uri electric costs

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items. The main substantive item is an update on how Covid-19 has affected parks, programs, and events. The board will also consider approving minutes from a February 2020 meeting and discuss items for the next agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020
• Update on parks, programs, and events impacted by Covid-19
• Discussion of items for inclusion on next agenda

Municipal Court

The Rockport Municipal Court is holding preliminary hearings and a show cause docket on May 17, 2021, addressing unpaid fines and non-compliance with court orders. Cases include traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and assault charges, with many defendants failing to complete required programs or payments.

• Assault cases: Bobby Len Clark ($581.00) and Brian Keith McGough ($245.70)
• Junk vehicle ordinance violations: Krsna/Kamlesh N. Patel and Sharon Taylor ($215.00 each)
• Joe Ray Perales faces five charges totaling $2,157.90 (expired inspection, expired license, speeding, no license, no insurance)
• Show cause hearing for Dene Sue Wagner (driving while license invalid/suspended, $81.00)
• Preliminary hearings for 16 defendants with unpaid balances or unmet conditions

City Council

The Rockport City Council will certify the May 1, 2021 general election results for Ward 1 and Ward 3 council seats and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for mobile food and retail vending at Rockport Beach Park. The meeting will also include proclamations for National Police Week and Community Health Worker Week, a COVID-19 response update, and routine consent items.

• Certify May 1, 2021 election results for Ward 1 and Ward 3 council seats
• First reading of ordinance granting conditional use permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive (Rockport Beach Park)
• Proclamation: National Police Week – May 9-15, 2021
• Proclamation: Community Health Worker Week – May 10-16, 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on May 3, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to deliberate and act on a request for a Conditional Use Permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive, located within Rockport Beach Park. The meeting will be held in person with social distancing and via Zoom due to COVID-19 mitigation measures.

• Conditional Use Permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive within Rockport Beach Park
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from April 19, 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive, on the Rockport Beach Park and Festival Grounds. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 19 meeting. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Conditional Use Permit for mobile food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive (80 acres, Rockport Beach Park and Festival Grounds, zoned R-1)
• Approval of April 19, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2021, to discuss and act on several items, including a rezoning request to allow a family-friendly restaurant with a bar, extensions of local disaster declarations, and a bank contract renewal. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit for food and retail vending at Rockport Beach Park, and a request to close streets for a sesquicentennial parade.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone 1.628 acres at 3361 Loop 1781 from R-2 to B-1 for a restaurant with bar
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive (Rockport Beach Park)
• Extension of COVID-19 disaster declaration through May 25, 2021
• Extension of Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration through May 25, 2021
• One-year extension of bank depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and action items, including a zoning change to allow a restaurant with a bar at 3361 Loop 1781, a conditional use permit for food vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive, and extensions of local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri. The council will also consider a one-year bank services contract extension with Wells Fargo and engage redistricting services.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone 1.628 acres at 3361 Loop 1781 from R-2 to B-1 for a family-friendly restaurant with bar
• Joint public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for food and retail vending at 210 Seabreeze Drive (Rockport Beach Park)
• Ordinance extending COVID-19 disaster declaration April 27–May 25, 2021
• Ordinance extending Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration April 27–May 25, 2021
• One-year extension of bank depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (May 1, 2021–April 30, 2022)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the approval of minutes from February 2020, receive an update on parks, programs, and events affected by COVID-19, and consider items for the next agenda. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to the pandemic.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020
• Update on parks, programs, and events impacted by COVID-19
• Items for inclusion on next agenda

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to deliberate and act on several development items, including a rezoning request for a restaurant, two final plats for subdivisions, and the creation of a policy subcommittee. One application for a planned unit development has been withdrawn. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Rezone 1.628 acres at 3361 Loop 1781 from R-2 to B-1 for a family-friendly restaurant with bar
• Final plat for Kokomo Subdivision Phase II (28 residential, 4 commercial lots) at 2202 FM 3036
• Final plat for Harper's Landing (8 single-family lots) at 3601-3699 Loop 1781
• Application withdrawn for PUD at 417 South Fulton Beach Road
• Create subcommittee for policy development and review

Public Hearing Notices

The Rockport City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will jointly hear a request to rezone 14.10 acres at 417 South Fulton Beach Road from R-6 (Hotel/Motel District) to allow a high-density single-family residential condo subdivision. The hearing will be held in person with Zoom participation due to COVID-19 safety measures.

• Rezone 14.10 acres at 417 South Fulton Beach Road from R-6 to allow high-density condo subdivision
• Joint public hearing with City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to allow a family-friendly restaurant with a bar at 3361 Loop 1781, and another for a high-density single-family condo subdivision at 417 South Fulton Beach Road. The council will also consider extending a moratorium on RV park development, approving an interlocal agreement for the Bay Shore Drive Resiliency Project, and authorizing a grant application for downtown revitalization.

• Rezone 1.628 acres at 3361 Loop 1781 from R-2 to B-1 for a restaurant with bar
• Rezone 14.10 acres at 417 South Fulton Beach Road for a condo subdivision
• Extend moratorium on RV park development for 120 days
• Interlocal agreement for Bay Shore Drive Resiliency Project with Aransas County and Navigation District
• Resolution to deny AEP Texas rate increase and authorize legal counsel

City Council

The Rockport City Council is meeting to decide on routine consent items, hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, and consider extending a moratorium on new RV parks. The council will also vote on a resolution to deny AEP Texas's proposed rate increase and discuss the status of COVID-19 response efforts.

• Resolution to deny AEP Texas distribution rate increase and authorize legal counsel
• Public hearing to rezone 3361 Loop 1781 from R-2 to B-1 for a restaurant with bar
• Public hearing for a Planned Unit Development at 417 South Fulton Beach Road for a high-density residential subdivision
• Second reading of ordinance extending RV park moratorium for 120 days
• Interlocal agreement for Bay Shore Drive Resiliency Project with Aransas County and Navigation District

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a regular meeting with several agenda items, including extending two local disaster declarations (COVID-19 and Hurricane Hanna), voting on a 120-day moratorium on RV park development, and considering zoning changes for a 55+ gated community. The council will also hear annual reports from volunteer fire departments and discuss the status of COVID-19 response efforts.

• Ordinance extending COVID-19 disaster declaration through April 27, 2021
• Ordinance extending Hurricane Hanna disaster declaration through April 27, 2021
• First reading of ordinance extending 120-day moratorium on RV park development
• Zoning change at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-2 for 55+ gated community (7.253 acres)
• Zoning change at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-7 for buffer (1.343 acres)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a final plat for the Kokomo Subdivision Phase II, and discuss possible changes to the B-1 General Business District code. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Final plat for Kokomo Subdivision Phase II, a single-family and commercial development at 2202 FM 3036, submitted by Staudt Investment Properties, LLC
• Discussion of potential changes to Section 118-15 of the Code of Ordinances (B-1 General Business District)
• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2021 meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from March 1, 2021, and act on a final plat for the Kokomo Subdivision Phase II, a mixed residential and commercial development at 2202 FM 3036. The commission will also discuss possible changes to the B-1 General Business District zoning ordinance. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Final plat for Kokomo Subdivision Phase II: 28 single-family lots, 4 commercial lots, 1 open space lot on 18.181 acres at 2202 FM 3036
• Discussion of possible changes to Section 118-15 (B-1 General Business District) of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Municipal Court

This is the pretrial docket for Rockport Municipal Court on March 16, 2021, listing defendants and their charges. The agenda is procedural, with no decisions or discussions noted.

• Assault charges against John Campbell, Elena Longoria, and Jared Wilson
• Parent contributing to non-attendance charges for Melba Turner, Dolliene Dale, Stephen Dale, and Lisa Rea
• City ordinance violation for failure to obtain building permit (George Coleman, two cases)
• Driving while license invalid/suspended (Sarina Lee)
• Theft under $100 (Vanissa Pipkin)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with public participation allowed remotely. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes, a police grant application, a disaster declaration extension, and a street closure, plus regular agenda items on zoning changes and reports on a grant application and COVID-19 status.

• Resolution authorizing police to apply for Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (FY2020)
• Ordinance extending local disaster declaration (Winter Storm Uri) through April 27, 2021
• Street closure request for Peter Street between Austin and Magnolia Streets on March 27 for a fundraising event
• First reading: zoning change from R-1 to R-2 at 1802 FM 2165 for a 55+ gated community
• First reading: zoning change from R-1 to B-1 at 1802 FM 2165 for business buffer

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with public participation allowed remotely. Key items include first readings of two ordinances to rezone property at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-2 (for a 55+ gated community) and to B-1 (as a buffer), plus a second reading to rezone 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for office/retail. The council will also consider extending the Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration, a police grant application, and a street closure for a fundraising event.

• First reading: rezone 7.253 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-2 for 55+ gated community
• First reading: rezone 1.343 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to B-1 as buffer
• Second reading: rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for office/retail
• Extend Winter Storm Uri disaster declaration through April 27, 2021
• Authorize police grant application for Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) FY2020

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing and vote on a variance request for a property at 102 Highway 35 South, seeking relief from the city's double frontage requirement. The board will also approve minutes from its February 22, 2021 meeting. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Public hearing and action on variance to double frontage requirement (Section 118-20.2.12) for 102 Highway 35 South, Smith and Wood, Fraction of Block 22, Store #5
• Approval of February 22, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Remote participation via Zoom; written comments due by 3:00 p.m. on meeting day

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a virtual planning workshop to discuss strategic planning items including capital projects, debt, development, and ordinances. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 mitigation measures.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet remotely to deliberate and act on several zoning and development items. The body will review and potentially approve the February 15, 2021 meeting minutes, consider rezoning requests for a property at 1802 FM 2165, and discuss a new single-family residential subdivision in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 mitigation measures.

• Rezone 1.343 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to B-1 (General Business District)
• Rezone 7.253 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-2 (2nd Single Family Dwelling District)
• Review Concept Plan/Preliminary Plat for Harper’s Landing subdivision at 3601-3699 Loop 1781
• Discuss updates to Zoning Ordinance sections on manufactured homes (Section 118-9) and RV parks (Section 24.2.13)
• Approve regular meeting minutes from February 15, 2021

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, addressing routine consent items, public hearings on two rezoning requests at 1802 FM 2165, and several ordinances including extending COVID-19 and disaster declarations. The council will also hear reports on police bias-based profiling, COVID-19 status, and Winter Storm Uri response, and will discuss maintenance of the Rockport Glory sculpture.

• Rezone 7.253 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to R-2 for a 55+ gated community
• Rezone 1.343 acres at 1802 FM 2165 from R-1 to B-1 as buffer for Pearl Street Square
• First reading to rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for office/retail
• Ordinance extending COVID-19 disaster declaration Feb 23–Mar 23, 2021
• Police grant applications: Border Star, JAG, SHSP/LEPTA for FY2022

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet remotely to vote on extending COVID-19 and Hurricane Hanna disaster declarations, approve police grant applications, and hear reports on bias-based profiling and Winter Storm Uri response. The meeting will also include public hearings on two rezoning requests for a 55+ gated community and a business buffer zone.

• Vote to extend COVID-19 disaster declaration (Feb 23–Mar 23, 2021)
• Vote to extend Hurricane Hanna disaster declaration (Feb 23–Mar 23, 2021)
• Approve Rockport Police Department applications for Local Border Security Program, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, and State Homeland Security Program grants
• Public hearing on rezoning 7.253 acres at 1802 FM 2165 to R-2 for a 55+ gated community
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.343 acres at 1802 FM 2165 to B-1 for a business buffer zone

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing and vote on two requests for relief from the city's zoning ordinance. The first involves a front yard setback variance for properties at 178 and 179 Shoalwater Way, and the second involves multiple setback and lot standard variances for a property at 208 South 2nd Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 12, 2020 meeting.

• Variance request for front yard setback at 178 and 179 Shoalwater Way (Salt Lake Shores Subdivision Lots 14 and 17, Block 1)
• Variance request for lot area, width, and yard setbacks at 208 South 2nd Street (Fulton Bayview Addition, Block D, Lot 5-R)
• Public hearing and deliberation on both variance requests
• Approval of October 12, 2020 regular meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom to consider a request to rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 (Hotel/Motel) to B-1 (General Business) for warehouse/office space. The commission will also discuss potential changes to Section 118-15 of the zoning ordinance and approve the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes. Public participation is available remotely due to COVID-19.

• Rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for warehouse/office (applicant: Don Buttrum)
• Discussion on updating Section 118-15 (B-1 General Business District) of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of January 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public hearing held February 9, 2021; no comments for or against received

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning & Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom to consider a request to rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 (Hotel/Motel Dwelling District) to B-1 (General Business District) for warehouse/office development. They will also discuss updating Section 118-15 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the B-1 district, and approve the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for warehouse/office space
• Discussion on updating Section 118-15 of the Code of Ordinances (B-1 General Business District)
• Approval of January 18, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Rockport City Council meets via Zoom to consider a rezoning request for 28 acres on SH 35 Bypass from hotel/motel to general business for warehouse/office space, plus a second reading of a rezoning on West Market Street. The consent agenda includes resolutions on AEP metering costs, a CDBG engineering contract, and an interlocal law enforcement agreement with Fulton.

• Rezone 28.071 acres at 345 SH 35 Bypass from R-6 to B-1 for warehouse/office
• Second reading: rezone 309 West Market Street from R-1 to B-1 for retail/office
• Resolution to cooperate with AEP cities on advanced metering cost reconciliation
• Authorize engineering contract for 2021-2022 Texas CDBG Fund
• Interlocal contract with Town of Fulton for law enforcement assistance

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with public participation allowed remotely. The council will consider consent agenda items including an investment policy, election resolutions and contracts, and extensions of COVID-19 and Hurricane Hanna disaster declarations. The regular agenda includes first and second readings of zoning changes, a land exchange resolution, and discussions on COVID-19 response and redistricting.

• Resolution ordering May 1, 2021 general election for Ward 1 and Ward 3 council members
• Contract for election services with Aransas County Elections Administrator
• Joint election contract with Aransas County ISD
• Ordinance extending COVID-19 disaster declaration to Feb 23, 2021
• Zoning change from R-1 to B-1 at 309 West Market Street (first reading)

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet remotely to decide on zoning map amendments for four properties, adopt an investment policy, extend COVID-19 disaster declarations, and prepare for the May 1, 2021 general election including contracts with Aransas County. The meeting also includes reports on redistricting and COVID-19 response efforts.

• First reading of zoning change for 309 W Market St from R-1 to B-1 for retail/office use
• Second reading of zoning changes for 607 S Church St (B-1 to R-2) and 1711-1715 Sixteenth St (R-1 to B-1)
• Contract with Aransas County Elections Administrator for May 1 election services
• Joint election contract with Aransas County ISD for May 1 election
• Extension of COVID-19 disaster declarations through February 23, 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet remotely via Zoom to consider a rezoning request for 309 West Market Street from R-1 to B-1 for retail and office use. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss potential amendments to the zoning ordinance. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public participation available via Zoom or written comments.

• Rezone 309 West Market Street (East 90 feet of Lots 9, 10, 11, Block 153) from R-1 to B-1 for retail and office
• Approve minutes of December 14, 2020 meeting
• Discuss future ordinance amendments to Chapter 118 'Zoning'

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet remotely via Zoom to act on routine minutes, purchasing agreements, and three zoning ordinances. Three rezoning requests and a traffic-control ordinance are scheduled for first and second readings. The Council will also hear status updates on COVID-19 response efforts.

• Rezone 309 West Market Street from R-1 to B-1 for retail/office use
• Rezone 607 South Church Street from B-1 to R-2 to preserve residential feel
• Rezone 1711-1715 Sixteenth Street from R-1 to B-1 for commercial use
• Add all-way stop signs at Palmetto Avenue & South 12th Street and Palmetto Avenue & South 11th Street
• Approve interlocal agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on January 12, 2021, to consider several zoning changes, a sales tax exemption for original art, and other routine items. The meeting includes public hearings and first readings of ordinances to rezone properties at 309 West Market Street, 607 South Church Street, 1711-1715 Sixteenth Street, and 1123 West Market Street. The council will also vote on a second reading for new all-way stop signs and discuss COVID-19 response efforts.

• Rezone 309 West Market Street to B-1 (General Business) for retail/office
• Rezone 607 South Church Street from B-1 to R-2 (residential)
• Rezone 1711-1715 Sixteenth Street (10.57 acres) to B-1 for commercial use
• Rezone 1123 West Market Street to B-1 to conform land use
• Proposal to exempt original art from sales tax in Cultural Arts District