Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Special Meeting on November 21, 2022, 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:
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.
Mayor to give a recap of the past sixteen months
Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:
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 item was tabled November, 14, 2022
Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas by amending prescribing solid waste charges
Unless otherwise specified, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Authorizing an application to the GameTime Parks Grant for Playground Equipment as recommended by the Parks Board
declaring the results of the La Marque Mayoral Recall Election held for any by the Galveston County Elections Division on November 8, 2022, the canvass of the votes pursuant to the Texas Election Code
Authorizing an advance funding agreement between the City of La Marque, Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Ratifying work authorization and Purchase Order issuance to Precision Pump Premium Pump Systems in the amount of $49,956.00
Approving Adico, LLC to provide professional engineering services for design, bidding and construction phase services for FM 1765 New Waterline Construction in the amount of $313,083
appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions
Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:
Discussion regarding the settlement of certain liens on 113 Union St La Marque, TX 77568
Discussion regarding revising Ordinance No. O-2022-0004, Establishing a policy for appointments to boards, commissions, and committees of the City of La Marque Code of Ordinances, and providing an effective date
Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.
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)