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CITY OF LA MARQUE 
CITY COUNCIL 
SPECIAL AGENDA 
of
JANUARY 23, 2023 


Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Special Meeting on January 23, 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.

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. 

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Conduct Public Hearing to hear public input on: 

5.I.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0018

Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribed water and sewer rates

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Final Utility Rate Ordinance.pdf
5.II.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0019

Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribing solid waste charges 

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. 2022 Solid Waste Ordinance.pdf
5.III.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0021

Amending Chapter 44 of the City of La Marque, Texas Code of Ordinances to regulate donation drop boxes

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Donation Box Ordinance.pdf
5.IV.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0022

Calling a Charter Amendment Election on the question of adopting eleven amendments to the City of La Marque, Texas Charter; Providing details relating to the holding of such election; Providing for severability; Containing other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Charter Review Election.pdf
6.

ORDINANCES

Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:

6.I.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0018

Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribed water and sewer rates

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Final Utility Rate Ordinance.pdf
6.II.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0019

Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribing solid waste charges 

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. 2022 Solid Waste Ordinance.pdf
6.III.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0021

Amending Chapter 44 of the City of La Marque, Texas Code of Ordinances to regulate donation drop boxes

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Donation Box Ordinance.pdf
6.IV.

Ordinance No. O-2022-0022

Calling a Charter Amendment Election on the question of adopting eleven amendments to the City of La Marque, Texas Charter; Providing details relating to the holding of such election; Providing for severability; Containing other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Documents:
  1. Charter Review Election.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-2023-0007

Supporting the abolition of the office of County Treasurer in Galveston County

Documents:
  1. Resolution -County Treasurer.pdf
7.II.

Resolution No. R-2023-0008

Approving an emergency expenditure for waterline failure repairs in the amount of $40,717.27 

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- FM519 Waterline Repair.pdf
  2. Resolution -Emergency Waterline Repair.pdf
  3. INVOICE- Android 23-0363 FM519.pdf
7.III.

Resolution No. R-2023-0009

Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign the water facilities financing agreement (Thomas S, Mackey Water Treatment Plant Expansion) between the City of La Marque, TX and Gulf Coast Water Authority

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM-GCWA WTP Project Bond Agreement.pdf
  2. GCWA Thomas Mackey Plant Expansion Resolution.pdf
  3. Water Facilities Financing Agreement (7.9 MGD Mackey Project)-8320032-v1.pdf
  4. Preliminary Bond Repayment Schedule.pdf
  5. Resolution 2022-0037- GCWA Agreement.pdf
  6. Final Municipal_Contract_(Combined_Municipal_Project_2021).pdf
7.IV.

Resolution No. R-2023-0010

Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign the water facilities financing agreement (South Transmission System) between the City of La Marque, TX, and Gulf Coast Water Authority 

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- GCWA South Transmission Project Bonds.pdf
  2. GCWA South Project Resolution.pdf
  3. Water Facilities Financing Agreement (South Transmission System).pdf
  4. Final Municipal_Contract_(Combined_Municipal_Project_2021).pdf
  5. Preliminary Bond Repayment Schedule.pdf
  6. Resolution 2022-0037- GCWA Agreement.pdf
8.

APPOINTMENTS

appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions

Documents:
  1. Submitted Applications.pdf
9.

NEW BUSINESS

Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:

9.I.

Request for Proposal

Advertisement and Request for Proposal for Sanitary Sewer Improvements

Documents:
  1. AGENDA ITEM- Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project - D208_.pdf
  2. Advertisement and Invitation to Bid.pdf
  3. Project Manual - CC Packet.pdf
  4. Bid Phase Schedule.pdf
  5. Bid Process Schedule.pdf
  6. Construction Contract.pdf
  7. Performance Statement and Project Milestone Sheet (003).pdf
  8. AUGF_LaMarque 22-083-003-D208 (002).pdf
9.II.

Request for Proposal

Advertisement and Request for Proposal for Stormwater Improvement to the Westlawn Subdivision 

Documents:
  1. AGENDA ITEM- Westlawn Stormwater Project - C-287.pdf
  2. A Advertisement and Invitation to Bid.pdf
  3. Contract.pdf
  4. Project Manual - CC.pdf
  5. Bid Phase Schedule.pdf
  6. AUGF_LaMarque 20-065-105-C287.pdf
  7. Performance Statement - La Marque C287 (003).pdf
  8. RROF _ LaMarque C287.pdf
  9. Release of Funds.pdf
9.III.

Boards and Commissions Handbook

Revised Boards and Commissions Handbook by City Council Ad Hoc Committee

Documents:
  1. LMBoard Commissions Handbook 2023 Draft.pdf
9.IV.

Travel

Councilmember Yancy to attend the 38th Annual Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) Conference February 15-19, 2023, in Horseshoe Bay, TX

Documents:
  1. 2023-TABSE-Conference-Packet.pdf
9.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.

10.

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)

10.I.

Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

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

THIS ITEM WAS TABLED ON JANUARY 9, 2023

11.

ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

11.I.

Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

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

THIS ITEM WAS TABLED ON JANUARY 9, 2023

12.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas on January           , 2023 at ______.  


__________________________

Kierra K. Nance, TRMC

City Clerk