City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 09, 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, September 9, 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)

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 August 05, 2024 Workshop Session

  2. B.Minutes of August 12, 2024 Regular Meeting

  3. C.Minutes of August 19, 2024 Special Meeting and Workshop Session

  4. D.Review of Credit Card Statement

  5. E.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  6. F.Review Quarterly Investment Report (04/01/2024 thru 06/30/2024)

  7. G.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

  8. H.Ratify the 5-year lease of Tracts 9 and 9A to Prestige

  9. I.Ratify the 2-month up to 6-month lease of the boat slips CH-2 and CH-3 and 0.4 acre +/- of PID No. 19213 (old freezer lant site) to Mike Hooks, LLC

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

  1. 1.Review proposed FYE 2025 Undine Budget and proposed plan to address TTHM Levels with representatives of Undine.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  2. 2.Receive presentation from Enterprise on the vehicle lease program.  Presenter is Anastacia Maples  

  3. 3.Consider request of Calhoun County Fair Association (CCFA) for a parade permit and traffic control assistance on Saturday, October 12, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; the parade route will be from Sandcrab Stadium, San Faubion, N. Virginia, Main streets and ending at the Bayfront Peninsula; and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event.  Presenter is Tania French  

  4. 4.Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church for a parade permit and traffic control assistance for the “Marian Rosary” procession parade on Sunday, October 13, 2024 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event.  Presenter is Colin Rangnow  

  5. 5.Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church for a parade permit and traffic control assistance for their annual “Christ the King Eucharistic Procession Parade” on Sunday, November 24, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and also request waiver of any fees associated with the event.  Presenter is Colin Rangnow  

  6. 6.Conduct Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 fiscal year Budget.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  7. 7.Conduct Public Hearing on proposed 2024 Tax Rate.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  8. 8.Consider new job description for Assistant to the Harbor Master.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  9. 9.Consider proposed City Compensation Plan for 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  10. 10.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (S-2-24) approving the annual Budget for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas and adopting the budget document for the fiscal year October 01, 2024 thru September 30, 2025.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  11. 11.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (S-3-24) fixing the Tax Rate and Tax Levy for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas for the year 2024.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  12. 12.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (S-4-24) of the City of Port Lavaca regarding compensation of Mayor and Council Members; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  13. 13.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-7-24) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the basic Traffic Control Devices Ordinance G-6-86, Section 3, by adding Stop Signs in Lynnhaven Subdivision; Repeal Clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Colin Rangnow  

  14. 14.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-8-24) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes, Chapter 50, Sec. 50-67 Utilities - Water User Rates – GBRA, Residential and Commercial; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  15. 15.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-9-24) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes, Chapter 54 Waterways Fees; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  16. 16.Consider rescheduling the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024 for another date since it falls on a scheduled City Holiday (Veterans Day), in accordance with Ordinance No. S-15-07, Section 4.  Presenter is Mandy Grant  

  17. 17.Consider recommendation of the Planning Board to consider a request for a Minor Re-Plat for Block 5, Lot 5-6 of the Lynnhaven Subdivision (109-111 Bonham St.). Parcel ID# 18848.  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  18. 18.Consider recommendation of the Planning Board to consider a Variance to Ordinance Section 12-24(d)(10) for Interior Lot Boundary Line Setback Requirements. The property is described as Block 5, Lot 5-6 of the Lynnhaven Subdivision (111 Bonham St.).  Presenter is Derrick Smith  

  19. 19.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 deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of Real Property (Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Governmental Body in negotiations with a third party), in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code).  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow

    •        To deliberate a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the State or the Governmental Body (Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Governmental Body in negotiations with a third party), in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.073 of the Texas Government Code).  Presenter is Mayor Whitlow

  20. 20.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, September 9, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 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.