City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingPort Lavaca, TX · July 14, 2025
Minutes
Port Lavaca, TX CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979
MINUTES
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF CALHOUN §
CITY OF PORT LAVACA §
On this the 14th day of July 2025, the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, convened
in a regular session at 6:30 p.m. at the regular meeting place in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North
Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas, with the following members in attendance:
I. ROLL CALL
Jack Whitlow Mayor
Daniel Aguirre Councilman, District 1
Tim Dent Councilman, District 2
Allen Tippit Councilman, District 3
Rosie G. Padron Councilwoman, District 4, Mayor Pro Tem
Rose Bland-Stewart Councilwoman, District 5
Justin Burke Councilman, District 6
And with the following absent:
None
Constituting a quorum for the transaction of business, at which time the following business was transacted:
II. CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Whitlow called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and presided.
III. INVOCATION
• Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart gave the invocation.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• Mayor Whitlow – Pledge of Allegiance.
V. PRESENTATION(S) BY THE MAYOR
• There were no presentations.
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VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer
is received in advance. You may make public comments as you would at a meeting on Zoom by logging on with your
computer and/or smart phone as described in the zoom invitation below or on Facebook Live through the comment
section, which will be monitored and answered. As appropriate.
• Mayor asked for comments from the public and there were none.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action
deemed necessary
A. Minutes of June 02, 2025 Workshop Session
B. Minutes of June 09, 2025 Regular Meeting
C. Minutes of June 30, 2025 Special Meeting
D. Review of Credit Card Statement
E. Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report
F. Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report
G. Receive Development Services Quarterly Report 04.04.2025 thru 06.30.2025
H. Receive Quarterly Capital Projects Progress Report 04.01.2025 thru 06.30.2025
I. Ratify Port Commission boat slip at Smith Harbor to Ausencio Reyna Rubio
commencing 05.01.2025 thru 04.20.2025
J. Receive Public Workshop Event Recap report from LJA Architects regarding the Port
Lavaca Parks & Recreation Master Plan
K. Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 06.30.2025
Motion made by Councilman District 2 Dent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, in accordance with recommendation of staff, Council hereby approves all consent agenda
items as listed.
Seconded by Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
VIII. ACTION ITEMS - (Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action
deemed necessary)
1. Receive presentation from Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Regional
Partnership regarding activities in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, and the Region. Presenter
is Jonas Titas
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Jonas Titus, representative of the Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Regional
Partnership was in attendance and advised Council about activities in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, and
the Region.
No action necessary and none taken.
2. Consider the request of United Way of Calhoun County for use of the Bayfront Peninsula
Park for their annual family day on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Presenter is Tania
French
Events Coordinator French advised Council that the United Way of Calhoun County is planning its Family Fun
Day for Saturday, September 20, 2025. As in year’s past the group requests use of the Bayfront Peninsula Park
for activities and games including both pavilions. The event is open to the public and community members are
welcome to participate in the activities. This does not impact other use of the park. The United Way also
requests waiver of fees for use of the park and pavilions.
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, Council hereby approves request of the United Way of Calhoun County for use of the
Bayfront Peninsula Park for their annual family day on Saturday, September 20, 2025 and also the waiver
of any fees associated with the event, with the exception of Alcohol in the Park fee.
Seconded by Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
3. Consider appointment of member(s) to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy and/or start a
new term of two (2) years. Presenter is Derrick Smith
Development Services Director Smith advised Council that for the past few years, the City of Port Lavaca
has had issues with Planning Board Members not attending the regularly scheduled Planning Board
meetings. On multiple occasions, meetings have been canceled due to a lack of quorum. In response, the
Development Services Department sent out a request to all of the current Planning Board members asking
that anyone unable to attend the regular scheduled meetings please submit their resignation. They were
notified that we had several other citizens that were wishing to serve.
Mike Elgin, Current Planning Board Member, did email our office asking to resign. The remaining
members stated that they were wanting to continue to serve on the board.
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Mike Elgin’s term will end in June 2026; therefore, it is staff’s recommendation to nominate one of the
two citizens below to complete Mr. Elgin’s term.
• Louis Rubio
• Cynthia Escalera
Motion made by Councilman District 2 Dent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, Council hereby appoints Cynthia Escalera to the Planning Board to complete Mr. Elgin’s
term to June 2026.
Seconded by Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
4. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi on behalf of its Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies and the
City of Port Lavaca. Presenter is Jody Weaver
Interim City Manager Weaver reminded Council that in July 2023, the City executed a two-year
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas State University, home of the Meadows Center
for Water and the Environment, which handled the Project Management for the General Land Office
(GLO) Clean Coast Texas Collaborative Program. There have been some changes to the collaborative
program and the program is now managed by the Harte Research Institute of the Gulf of Mexico Studies
(HRI) housed at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi campus. Therefore, our continued participation
in the GLO Clean Coast Texas Program, a new MOU must be executed with the Texas A&M University
– Corpus Christi.
The Clean Coast Texas program is a collaborative effort to assist local governments with strategies to
improve water quality and stormwater management. We were initially introduced to the program by
Calhoun County Coastal & Marine Resources Extension Agent, R.J. Shelly.
Over the past two years, we have benefited by participation in the program with several technical
workshop sessions focused on flooding, green infrastructure and water pollution management. Our Clean
Coast Texas team provided technical expertise for our successful application for the Communities
Resiliency grant we recently received for an updated Comprehensive Plan. They have also worked with
Wayne and I to develop a draft ordinance to adopt stormwater management policies. This draft ordinance
was introduced to Council in a workshop last year and after some more editing, we plan to bring it back
for further consideration this fall.
As before, there is no commitment of City dollars required to execute this MOU. More information about
the Clean Coast Texas Program is available at https://www.glo.texas.gov/coastal/clean-coast-texas
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Staff recommends Council approve this Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas A&M University
– Corpus Christi and authorize the mayor to affix his signature.
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, in accordance with recommendation of staff, Council hereby approves the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, on behalf of its Harte
Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, and the City of Port Lavaca, as presented.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all instruments
necessary to affect such agreement.
Seconded by Councilman District 2 Dent
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
5. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-1 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan
Phase 4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations Procurement Method. Presenter is
Jody Weaver
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
WHEREAS, Section 2269.056(a), of the Texas Government Code states that the governing body of a
governmental entity that considers a construction contract using a method authorized by this chapter other
than competitive bidding must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best value for
the governmental entity, and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Lavaca City Council has determined that the construction procurement
method specified under SUBCHAPTER D. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD of
CHAPTER 2269. CONTRACTING AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS of the Texas Government Code provides the best value for the City of Port Lavaca for the
construction project titled “City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovations”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, the Council has decided to use the Competitive Sealed Proposal process as specified under
SUBCHAPTER D. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD of CHAPTER 2269.
CONTRACTING AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS of the Texas
Government Code for the construction project titled “City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades
& Interior Renovations”.
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Seconded by Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
6. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-2 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan
Phase 4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Prevailing Wage Rate. Presenter
is Jody Weaver
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
WHEREAS, Section 2258.022(a), of the Texas Government Code states: For a contract for a public work
awarded by a political subdivision of the state, the public body shall determine the general prevailing rate
of per diem wages in the locality in which the public work is to be performed for each craft or type of
worker needed to execute the contract and the prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, and
WHEREAS, Section 2258.022(a) of the Texas Government Code Subsections (1) and (2) go on to state
the public body’s options in fulfilling its statutory responsibility of determining prevailing wage rates as
being: (1) conducting a survey of the wages received by classes of workers employed on projects of a
character similar to the contract work in the political subdivision of the state in which the public work is
to be performed; or (2) using the prevailing wage rate as determined by the United States Department of
Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et seq.), and its subsequent
amendments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, the City of Port Lavaca City Council hereby selects Section 2258.022(a), Subsection (2)
of the Texas Government Code as its option in determining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages
in the locality in which the public work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to
execute the contract and the prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work as determined by the
United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et
seq.), and its subsequent amendments as can be found on the following web site
(www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx#0,), for the construction project titled “ City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4:
Security Upgrades & Interior Renovations”.
Seconded by Councilman District 2 Dent
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
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7. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-3 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan
Phase 4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Delegation of Authority. Presenter
is Jody Weaver
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
WHEREAS, Section 2269.053(a), of the Texas Government Code provides that the governing body of a
governmental entity may delegate its authority under this chapter regarding an action authorized or
required by this chapter to a designated representative, committee, or other, and
WHEREAS, The City of Port Lavaca City Council wishes to delegate its authority under SUBCHAPTER
D. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD of CHAPTER 2269; CONTRACTING AND
DELIVERY PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, SECTION 2269.155, SELECTION
OF OFFEROR, of the Texas Government Code to the designated person of Jody Weaver, City Manager,
as authorized by Section 2269.053(a), of the Texas Government Code as it relates to the selection of an
Offeror as prescribed under Section 2269.155 of the Texas Government Code for the construction project
titled “City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovations”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, the City of Port Lavaca City Council hereby delegates its authority under SUBCHAPTER
D. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD of CHAPTER 2269; CONTRACTING AND
DELIVERY PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, SECTION 2269.155, SELECTION
OF OFFEROR, of the Texas Government Code to the designated person of Jody Weaver, City Manager,
as authorized by Section 2269.053(a), of the Texas Government Code as it relates to the selection of an
Offeror as prescribed under SECTION 2269.155, SELECTION OF OFFEROR of the Texas Government
Code for the construction project titled “City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades & Interior
Renovations”, and
THEREFORE, LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Port Lavaca City Council that
it desires for Jody Weaver, City Manager, within the scope of the authority delegated to her under Section
2269.155, SELECTION OF OFFEROR of the Texas Government Code for the construction project titled
“City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovations” to form a committee of her
choosing, which may, but not necessarily, include some members of the City Council of the City of Port
Lavaca in numbers not establishing a quorum of the Council, to advise her in the selection process for
Construction Services for the selection of an Offeror as prescribed under Section 2269.155 of the Texas
Government Code for said construction project and bring her recommended selection to the City of Port
Lavaca City Council for final approval.
Seconded by Councilman District 6 Burke
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
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8. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-4 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan
Phase 4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Selection Committee and Proposal
Ranking Criteria. Presenter is Jody Weaver
Motion made by Councilman District 3 Tippit
WHEREAS, Section 2269.053(a), of the Texas Government Code provides that the governing body of a
governmental entity may delegate its authority under this chapter regarding an action authorized or
required by this chapter to a designated representative, committee, or other, and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Lavaca City Council by resolution adopted on July 14th 2025 did delegate
its authority under SUBCHAPTER D. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD of CHAPTER
2269; CONTRACTING AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS,
SECTION 2269.155, SELECTION OF OFFEROR, of the Texas Government Code to the designated
person of Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager, as authorized by Section 2269.053(a), of the Texas
Government Code as it relates to the selection of an Offeror as prescribed under Section 2269.155 of the
Texas Government Code for the construction project titled “City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security
Upgrades & Interior Renovations”;
AND WHEREAS the City of Port Lavaca City Council stated in that resolution that its desire was for
Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager within the scope of the authority delegated to her under Section
2269.155, SELECTION OF OFFEROR of the Texas Government Code for the construction project titled
“City Hall Master Plan – Phase 4: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovations” to form a committee of her
choosing, including but not limited to some members of the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, to
advise her in the selection process for Construction Services for the selection of an Offeror as prescribed
under Section 2269.155 of the Texas Government Code for said construction project and bring her
recommended selection to the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca for final approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager, that she hereby
appoints the following committee to advise her in the selection process for Construction Services for the
selection of an Offeror as prescribed under Section 2269.155 of the Texas Government Code and as
directed by the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca:
Jody Weaver Interim City Manager
Brittney Hogan Finance Director
Mandy Grant City Secretary
Derrick Smith Director of Development Services
Tim Dent Councilman
Justin Burke Councilman
Brian Parker Architect’s Project Manager
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED by Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager,
that she has chosen the following criteria for the committee as a corporate body to consider in the selection
of an Offeror submitting a proposal on this project along with the stated weighting of each of the criteria:
Price 50%
Offeror’s Qualifications 40%
Time 10%
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Seconded by Councilman District 1 Aguirre
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
9. Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-4-25) of the City of Port Lavaca
amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of
Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 34 Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant Vendors, Garage Sales and
Mobile Food Units; Chapter 36 Signs; and adding Chapter 35 Garage Sales; providing for
purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing
an effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith
Motion made by Councilman District 6 Burke
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, in accordance with the recommendation of staff, Council hereby approves the Second and
Final reading of an Ordinance (G-4-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Ordinance codified and
described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 34 Peddlers, Solicitors,
Itinerant Vendors, Garage Sales and Mobile Food Units; Chapter 36 Signs; and adding Chapter 35 Garage
Sales.
Seconded by Councilman District 1 Aguirre
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem)
Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6 Burke
Voting Nay:
Councilman District 3 Tippit
10. Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-5-25) of the City of Port Lavaca
amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of
Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Addition of New
Article V Building and Standards Commission; providing for purpose of ordinance,
providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
Presenter is Derrick Smith
Motion made by Councilman District 6 Burke
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
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THAT, in accordance with the recommendation of staff, Council hereby approves the Second and
Final reading of an Ordinance (G-5-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Ordinance codified and
described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building
Regulations, Addition of New Article V Building and Standards Commission.
Seconded by Councilman District 1 Aguirre
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6 Burke
Voting Nay:
Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem)
Padron,
Tie Breaker:
Mayor Whitlow voted Yea; therefore, Ordinance G-5-25 was adopted.
11. Consider First reading of Ordinance (G-7-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the
Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part
II, Chapter 8 Amusement and Entertainments, Section 8-22 Location and number of
machines allowed within city limits; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for
severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date. Presenter is
Derrick Smith
Motion made by Councilman District 2 Dent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
THAT, this agenda item be passed to another meeting.
Seconded by Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
12. Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-8-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the
basic Traffic Control Devices Ordinance G-6-86, Section 3, by adding traffic control signs in
Brookhollow Subdivision; Repeal Clause and effective date. Presenter is Colin Rangnow
Motion made by Councilman District 6 Burke
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
LAVACA, TEXAS:
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THAT, in accordance with the recommendation of staff, Council hereby approves the First reading
of an Ordinance (G-8-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the basic Traffic Control Devices
Ordinance G-6-86, Section 3, by adding traffic control signs in Brookhollow Subdivision.
Seconded by Councilman District 2 Dent
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
13. Announcement by Mayor that City Council will retire into closed session:
• To discuss Personnel matters in accordance with Title 5, Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code (to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties and
responsibilities, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, or to
hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: [Municipal Court Judge]).
Presenter is Mayor Whitlow
Mayor Whitlow announced that Council would retire into closed session at 8:10 p.m.
14. Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in
closed session
Mayor Whitlow announced that Council was back in open session at 9:28 p.m.
No action necessary and none taken.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Councilman District 2 Dent
Seconded by Councilwoman District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron
Voting Yea:
Councilman District 1 Aguirre, Councilman District 2 Dent, Councilman District 3 Tippit, Councilwoman
District 4 (Mayor Pro Tem) Padron, Councilwoman District 5 Bland-Stewart, Councilman District 6
Burke
Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
These minutes were approved on August 11, 2025.
ATTEST:
Jack Whitlow, Mayor
Mandy Grant, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30 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, July 14, 2025 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 items listed.
[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]
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Port Lavaca, TX CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2025
I. ROLL CALL
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. INVOCATION
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. PRESENTATION(S)
VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You
may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using
"Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action
deemed necessary
A. Minutes of June 02, 2025 Workshop Session
B. Minutes of June 09, 2025 Regular Meeting
C. Minutes of June 30, 2025 Special Meeting
D. Review of Credit Card Statement
E. Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report
F. Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report
G. Receive Development Services Quarterly Report 04.04.2025 thru 06.30.2025
H. Receive Quarterly Capital Projects Progress Report 04.01.2025 thru 06.30.2025
I. Ratify Port Commission boat slip at Smith Harbor to Ausencio Reyna Rubio commencing
05.01.2025 thru 04.20.2025
J. Receive Public Workshop Event Recap report from LJA Architects regarding the Port Lavaca
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
K. Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 06.30.2025
VIII. ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed
necessary
1. Receive presentation from Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Regional
Partnership regarding activities in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, and the Region. Presenter
is Jonas Titas
2. Consider the request of United Way of Calhoun County for use of the Bayfront Peninsula Park
for their annual family day on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Presenter is Tania French
3. Consider appointment of member(s) to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy and/or start a new
term of two (2) years. Presenter is Derrick Smith
4. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi on behalf of its Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies and the
City of Port Lavaca. Presenter is Jody Weaver
Port Lavaca, TX CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2025
5. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-1 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan Phase
4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations Procurement Method. Presenter is Jody
Weaver
6. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-2 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan Phase
4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Prevailing Wage Rate. Presenter is Jody
Weaver
7. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-3 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan Phase
4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Delegation of Authority. Presenter is Jody
Weaver
8. Consider Resolution No. R-071425-4 of the City of Port Lavaca – City Hall Master Plan Phase
4: Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations for Selection Committee and Proposal Ranking
Criteria. Presenter is Jody Weaver
9. Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-4-25) of the City of Port Lavaca
amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of
Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 34 Peddlers, Solicitors, Itinerant Vendors, Garage Sales and
Mobile Food Units; Chapter 36 Signs; and adding Chapter 35 Garage Sales; providing for
purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing
an effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith
10. Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-5-25) of the City of Port Lavaca
amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of
Ordinances as Part II, Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Addition of New
Article V Building and Standards Commission; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing
for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date. Presenter is
Derrick Smith
11. Consider First reading of Ordinance (G-7-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the
Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Part II,
Chapter 8 Amusement and Entertainments, Section 8-22 Location and number of machines
allowed within city limits; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for severability;
providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date. Presenter is Derrick Smith
12. Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-8-25) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the
basic Traffic Control Devices Ordinance G-6-86, Section 3, by adding traffic control signs in
Brookhollow Subdivision; Repeal Clause and effective date. Presenter is Colin Rangnow
13. Announcement by Mayor that City Council will retire into closed session:
• To discuss Personnel matters in accordance with Title 5, Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code (to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties and
responsibilities, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, or to hear a
complaint or charge against an officer or employee: [Municipal Court Judge]). Presenter is
Mayor Whitlow
14. Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed
session. Presenter is Mayor Whitlow
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Port Lavaca, TX CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2025
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, July 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible
to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 09, 2025.
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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 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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