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CITY OF LA MARQUE 
CITY COUNCIL 
REGULAR AGENDA 
of
January 9, 2023


Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on January 9, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1109-B Bayou Road La Marque, Texas as well as via videoconference hosted through Zoom ( https://zoom.us/j/92493940502 ). In accordance with Section 551.127(b) of the Texas Local Government Code the presiding officer and a quorum of the La Marque City Council intend to be and will be physically present at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas. This location will be open to the public and the meeting will be broadcast at this location, on Channel 16, and via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6G8ypjyEDo). 

The Council will meet for the purpose of considering the following agenda: 

1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.I.

Proclamations

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 
  • Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
4.II.

New Officer Introduction

  • Mandella Mosely
  • Joshua Peterson
4.III.

Police Excellence Award

Dana Thomasson

5.

CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON

Comments from the public will be heard at this time. Any person with city-related business who has signed up may speak to Council (limited to three (3) minutes). If wishing to speak give the Mayor or presiding officer your full legal name and the item you wish to speak about. In compliance with Texas Open Meeting Act, the City may not deliberate on comments. Personal attacks will not be allowed, and personnel matters should be addressed to the City Manager during normal business hours. Press *6 to mute or unmute if you are participating by telephone, press the unmute button if attending via zoom on a smartphone, tablet or computer, or stand if attending in person, and the mayor will call on you in turn. 

6.

MINUTES

  • 12.19.2022 Special Draft Minutes
  • 12.12.2022 Regular Draft Minutes
  • 12.12.2022 Special Draft Minutes
Documents:
  1. 12.19.2022 Special Draft Minutes.pdf
  2. 12.12.22 Regular Draft Minutes.pdf
  3. 12.12.2022 Special Draft Minutes.pdf
7.

RESOLUTIONS

Unless otherwise specified, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.

7.I.

Resolution No. R-2023-0001

calling for the General Election to be held May 6, 2023, to elect one (1) Councilmember for District “B” and one (1) Councilmember for District “D”, each for a three (3) year term

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM - Calling May 6, 2023 General Election.pdf
  2. Resolution - Calling May 2023 General Election.pdf
7.II.

Resolution No. R-2023-0002

regarding entering into a Contract with the Galveston County Clerk and Galveston County Election Officer for the General Election to be held on May 6, 2023, and possible Runoff Election on June 17, 2023

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- Contract for Entity Election.pdf
  2. Contract for Entity Election Services 2023.pdf
  3. Resolution -Elections Contract.pdf
7.III.

Resolution No. R-2023-0003

accepting the Baker Ripley Agreement with the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program

Documents:
  1. Agenda Form - Baker Ripley.pdf
  2. RPT_LIHWAP_Profile Summary_TX_FY2022 (1).pdf
  3. 22-LIHWAP-Water-Provider-Agreement 1.pdf
  4. Resolution -Baker Ripley.pdf
7.IV.

Resolution No. R-2023-0004

approving a Final Plat application of Ocean – La Marque, being +/- 1.5434 acres situated in the W.K. Wilson League abstract 208, La Marque, Texas Galveston

Documents:
  1. 01 - Agenda - Ocean La Marque - CC.pdf
  2. 05 - PZ Staff Report - 10.27.22 - Ocean La Marque - Final Plat[2305843009229147422].pdf
  3. Resolution - Ocean La Marque.pdf
7.V.

Resolution No. R-2023-0005

Approving a Re-Plat of all lots 1, 2, 13, 14 and the East 144 feet of lot 3 and East 144 feet of lot 12, of block 5 and part of 11th Street in the City of La Marque, TX being +/- 1.3046 acres in division O of the Cook & Stewart Subdivision in the John D. Moore league in Galveston County,

Documents:
  1. 01 - Agenda - Re-plat PZ2022-019 - CC.pdf
  2. 05 - 1103 Main St - Staff Report.pdf
  3. LOR to Approve 1103 Main St. Replat Pkg 11142022 (1).pdf
  4. Resolution - 1103 Main.pdf
7.VI.

Resolution No. R-2023-0006

Authorizing the submission of a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant application; and authorizing the city manager to act as the city’s executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the city’s participation in the Texas Parks & Wildlife grant program.

Documents:
  1. Agenda Form - Texas Parks Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant.pdf
  2. Highland Bayou Park Flood Zone Public Notice.pdf
  3. PUBLIC NOTICE-WALKING TRAILS.pdf
  4. Resolution - Recreational Trails Grant-Texas Parks and Wildlife.pdf
8.

NEW BUSINESS

Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:

8.I.

Boards and Commissions Handbook

Documents:
  1. Boards and Commission Handbook.pdf
  2. Ordinance No. O-2021-0004- Boards and Commissions.pdf
8.II.

Rental Registration

Discussion/possible action revocation of rental property application fee

Documents:
  1. Ordinance No. O-2018-0017- Residential Rental Registration Fees.pdf
  2. Ordinance No. O-2022-0009 Fees.pdf
8.III.

Monthly Meetings

Discussion/possible action regarding returning to two regular monthly meetings

8.IV.

Upcoming Events

City Events and Important Dates for Community Awareness

  • City Closure - Monday, January 16, 2023
  • First Day to file for a Place on the Ballot - Wednesday, January  18, 2023
  • City Financial Workshop - Monday, January 23, 2023 
  • Board Member Orientation - Wednesday, January 25, 2023
  • Town Hall - Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • Town Hall- Thursday, February 2, 2023
  • State of the City Address - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Documents:
  1. MLK Closure.png
  2. Ballot.png
  3. Financial Workship.jpg
  4. Board Commission Orientation.jpg
  5. Town Hall 1.png
  6. Town Hall 2.png
  7. State of the City.png
8.V.

Items for the good of the order

Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.

9.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council for the City of La Marque, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development)

9.I.

Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

Deliberate on the employment, evaluation, duties, and discipline of a public officer or employee: City Manager

9.II.

551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)

City Hall Security Audit

10.

ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.I.

Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

Deliberate on the employment, evaluation, duties, and discipline of a public officer or employee: City Manager

10.II.

551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)

City Hall Security Audit

11.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas on January 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.  


__________________________

Kierra K. Nance, TRMC

City Clerk