City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingPort Lavaca, TX · September 13, 2021
Minutes
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a
regular meeting Monday, September 13, 2021 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:
THIS MEETING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS
Agenda
202 N. VIRGINIA STREET PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a regular
meeting Monday, September 13, 2021 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:
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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).
I. ROLL CALL
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. INVOCATION
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. PRESENTATION(S)
Proclamations by the Mayor
o National Small Business Week - September 13 to 17, 2021
VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - (Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action
deemed necessary)
A. Minutes of August 02, 2021 Workshop
B. Minutes of August 09, 2021 Regular Meeting
C. Minutes of August 16, 2021 Special and Workshop
D. Payment of Invoices Exceeding $1,500
E. Receive monthly Financial Highlight Report
VIII. ACTION ITEMS - (Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action
deemed necessary)
1. Consider request of Calhoun County Fair Association (CCFA) for waiver of parade
permit fees on Saturday, October 09, 2021 and also assistance with traffic control from
Sandcrab Stadium, San Faubion, N. Virginia, Main streets to end at the Bayfront
Peninsula. Presenter is Amanda Gonzales
2. Consider request of Calhoun High School Class of 2023 to host a “Color Run” as a fundraiser to
help with prom expenses, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, assist with traffic control along the
route and waive any fees associated with the event. Presenter is Erin Smith and Esmeralda
Sanchez
3. Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Alter Society for closure of Benavides Street between
Leona and Austin Streets for their Turkey Dinner drive-thru on November 07, 2021 from 10:00
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presenter is Anne Marie Odefey
4. Consider award of the construction bid for the Lighthouse Beach RV Park electrical
repairs. Presenter is Wayne Shaffer
5. Consider appointment/reappointment of member(s) to Planning Board to fill a vacancy
and/or start a new term. Presenter is Jessica Carpenter
6. Consider second and final reading of an ordinance (S-1-21) approving the annual budget
for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas and adopting the budget document for the fiscal year
October 01, 2021 thru September 30, 2022. Presenter is Susan Lang
7. Consider second and final reading of an ordinance (S-2-21) fixing the tax rate and tax
levy for the city for the year 2021. Presenter is Susan Lang
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8. Consider second and final reading of an ordinance (G-4-21) to make amendments to
Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Charges; and providing for an effective date. Presenter is
Jody Weaver
9. Consider Resolution No. R-091321-1 for Prevailing Wage Rate on the City of Port
Lavaca Police Department Re-Roof Project. Presenter is Jody Weaver
10. Consider Resolution No. R-091321-2 for Delegation of Authority on the City of Port
Lavaca Police Department Re-Roof Project. Presenter is Jody Weaver
11. Consider Resolution No. R-091321-3 for Construction Procurement Method on the City
of Port Lavaca Police Department Re-Roof Project. Presenter is Jody Weaver
12. Consider Resolution No. R-091321-4 for Selection Committee and Proposal Ranking
Criteria on the City of Port Lavaca Police Department Re-Roof Project. Presenter is Jody
Weaver
13. Consider approval of TIPS Agreement # 190402 for the Enterprise Fleet management and
authorize the City Manager to execute the following contracts subject to approval by the
City Attorney. Presenter is Jody Weaver
Master Equity Lease Agreement
Amendment to the Master Equity Agreement
Maintenance Agreement
Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement
Agreement to Sell Customer Vehicles
Consignment Auction Agreement
14. Consider award of construction contract for renovations to the South Pacific Depot.
Presenter is Jody Weaver
15. Receive Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Review Report. Presenter is Jody Weaver
16. Consider recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of the Dry Tinder Square
Replat being all of lots 1 and 2 of block 1of the Rafei Subdivision, Calhoun County,
Texas. To replat 2 lots into 3 lots. Located on Bauer Street, north of Austin Street. The
property identification numbers for this replat areas follows: PIN 86471and PIN 86472.
Presenter is Jessica Carpenter
17. Consider recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of a 3-lot final minor plat,
Howlett’s Subdivision. Generally located at the northeast corner of Austin Street and
Henry Barber Way. The legal description for this parcel is A0137 SAMUEL SHUPE,
TRACT PT 54, ACRES 3.671. The property identification for this site is 40677.
Presenter is Jessica Carpenter
18. Consider recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of a conceptual
multifamily apartment complex. To be located on Alcoa Drive also known as FM 1090.
The legal description for each lot is A0137 SAMUEL SHUPE, TRACT PT 52, ACRES
7.02and 0137 SAMUEL SHUPE, TRACT PT 52, ACRES 6.96. Property identification
numbers are 40462 and 90212. Presenter is Jessica Carpenter
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19. Consider recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of a Variance Request for
the proposed Prosperity Bank sign. The variance request is for a 75 ft. high freestanding
pole sign with a 360 sq. ft. surface area. This sign will be located at 1107 N SH 35 on the
Prosperity Bank property. Presenter is Jessica Carpenter
20. Consider recommendation of the Port Commission for a new lease with Something More
Media at Nautical Landings Marina. Presenter is Jody Weaver
21. Consider Urban Engineer’s Task Order #23 for Brooks Wastewater Lift Station
Replacement. Presenter is Wayne Shaffer
22. 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
23. Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in
closed session. Presenter is Mayor Whitlow
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Jack Whitlow, Mayor
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE
This is to Certify that the above foregoing notice of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Port Lavaca, Texas, to be held Monday, September 13, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at
City Hall, easily accessible to the Public, as of 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021.
Mandy Grant, City Secretary
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.
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