City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024 at 06:30 PM City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
The following item will be addressed at this or any other meeting of the city council upon the request of the mayor, any member(s) of council and/or the city attorney:
Announcement by the mayor that council will retire into closed session for consultation with city attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the open meetings act (title 5, chapter 551, section 551.071(2) of the Texas government code).
(All matters listed under the consent agenda item are routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.)
AGENDA
Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary.

MEETING PROCEDURE

Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a regular meeting Monday, March 11, 2024 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the regular meeting place in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas to consider the following items of business.

[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]

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I.ROLL CALL

II.CALL TO ORDER

III.INVOCATION

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.PRESENTATION(S)

  1. 1.o                “Child Abuse Preventive Month” is April

VI.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

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VII.CONSENT AGENDA - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary

  1. A.Minutes of February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of February 26, 2024 Special Meeting and Workshop Session

  3. C.Review of Credit Card Statement

  4. D.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  5. E.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

  6. F.Ratify Prestige Oysters, Inc. Lease at City Harbor Tract 10

VIII.ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary

  1. 1.Consider First and Final reading of an Ordinance No. S-1-24 authorizing the issuance of “City of Port Lavaca, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024”; authorizing the Sale Thereof; and Enacting Provisions Incident and Related to the issuance of said Certificates.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  2. 2.Consider request of the Texas Funeral Associates for use of the Bayfront Peninsula Park including the Large Pavilion for an Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and also request waiver of regular fees associated with event.  Presenter is Tania French  

  3. 3.Consider amendment to City Council approved agenda item #3 at regular scheduled meeting on February 12, 2024 regarding closure of Main Street between Virginia and Commerce streets for the Iguana Fest event, revising the beginning time of 6:00 a.m. Saturday, April 06, 2024 to beginning at 12:01 a.m.  Presenter is Tania French  

  4. 4.Consider recommendation of the Port Lavaca Events Committee to discontinue the annual Flip-Flop event and reallocate budgeted funds.  Presenter is Tania French  

  5. 5.Receive certification of City Secretary that the candidates for the Council Member At-Large Mayor Position and the Single District #2 position, in the May 04, 2024 General Officers Election, are unopposed.  Presenter is Mandy Grant

  6. 6.Consider adopting an order canceling part of the May 04, 2024 General Officers Election, specifically the Council Member At-Large Mayor Position and the Single District #2 position; and declaring unopposed candidates, Jack Whitlow and Tim Dent, duly elected as Council Members.  Presenter is Mandy Grant

  7. 7.Consider Resolution No. R-031124-1E of the City of Port Lavaca to appoint Election Judges for the City’s General Officers Election held on the uniform date of May 04, 2024.  Presenter is Mandy Grant

  8. 8.Consider Resolution No. R-031124-2 of the City of Port Lavaca declaring April as 2024 Fair Housing Month.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  9. 9.Consider Resolution No. R-031124-3 of the City of Port Lavaca appointing a Chief Appraiser to Calculate Taxes for the 2024 tax year.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  10. 10.Consider Resolution No. R-031124-4 of the City of Port Lavaca Suspending the April 4, 2024 effective date of AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; Approving cooperation with the cities served by AEP Texas and authorizing intervention in AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change proceedings before the Commission; Hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; Requiring reimbursement of Cities’ rate case expenses; Finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; Requiring Notice of this Resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  11. 11.Consider Resolution No. R-031124-5 of the City of Port Lavaca to establish a new bank account at First National Bank (FNB) entitled “Park Donations” for the purpose of receiving donations that will be used specifically for Parks Improvements and Recreation.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  12. 12.Consider request of The Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center for closure of streets adjacent to 215 W. Railroad Street for the annual hosting of “Celebrate the Child Picnic” on Saturday, April 06, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The streets to be closed are N. Benavides from rear of the Library driveway to W. Railroad and W. Railroad from N. Benavides to N. Ann.  Presenter is Colin Rangnow  

  13. 13.Consider a new revised Interlocal Cooperation Contract (ICC) between the City of Port Lavaca Municipal Court and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for participating in the Failure to Appear (FTA) Program, due to changes occurring in the 88th Legislative Session.  Presenter is Mandy Grant

  14. 14.Consider request from the Fire Department to declare City property as Surplus (the old Cascade Compressed Air System) and authorize donation of same to Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program, who in turn will donate it to the Port O’Connor Beach Volunteer Fire Department.  Presenter is Joe Reyes  

  15. 15.Consider recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of a request from John and Lori Leal of 108 Evening Point, Lot 357, ID 90097, Redfish Retreat Subdivision, for a variance to City Code of Ordinance Chapter 12 Building and Building Regulation, Article II Building Trade Codes, Section 12-24 Building Setbacks  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  16. 16.Consider recommendation of Planning Board for approval of a tire and automotive shop to be located on the corner of Independence Dr. and Half League Rd. Property ID 65209 located in the Laurel Acres subdivision.   Presenter is Derrick Smith   

  17. 17.Announcement by Mayor that City Council will retire into closed session:
    •                For consultation with City Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code).  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow  

    •                To discuss Personnel matters in accordance with Title 5, Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties and responsibilities, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: [Interim City Manager]).  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow  

  18. 18.Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed session.  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow  

IX.ADJOURNMENT


CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to certify that the above notice of a regular meeting of The City Council of The City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of Wednesday, March 06, 2024.

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Mandy Grant, City Secretary

ADA NOTICE
The Port Lavaca City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building is available at the primary north entrance facing Mahan Street. Special parking spaces are located in the Mahan Street parking area. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Port Lavaca will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact City Secretary Mandy Grant at (361) 552-9793 Ext. 230 for assistance.