City Council

AGENDA SILSBEE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: 1220 HWY 327 EAST, SILSBEE, TEXAS CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. II. PLEDGE AND INVOCATION. III. HEARING OF VISITORS. IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING THE EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025. (City Manager) V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 2025, MEETING. (City Manager) VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approving Pay Request No. 6 in the amount of $53,685.00 to Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc. for the Critical Infrastructure Generators, CDBG-MIT HMGP Supplemental GLO Project. (Generators) 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approving Pay Request #1 in the amount of $79,057.80 to Experts Underground Solutions, LLC for the 2023 TxCDBG Sewer Improvement Project. (Pine Shadows) 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approving Pay Request #2 in the amount of $90,030.60 to Expert Underground Solutions, LLC for the 2023 TxCDBG Sewer Improvement Project. (Pine Shadows) 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Approving Invoice No. 2506025 in the amount of $10,200.00 from LEAD Leavins Engineering & Design, LLC for Engineering Services rendered for the 2023 TxCDBG Sewer Improvement Project. (Pine Shadows) VII. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No.25-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A 1992 SPARTAN FIRE TRUCK TO THE HARDIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #7; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Council Member Thomas Tyler) 2. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $15,200.00 for the Critical Infrastructure Generators, CDBG- MIT HMGP Supplemental GLO Project. (Upgrade of electrical at Ave I Well Site, and Public Works Office located at 590 North 6th Street. (Generators) 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending Lease Agreement Between the City of Silsbee and Life Matters Worls Ministries, Inc, for the property located at 590 North 6th Street, Silsbee, Texas. (City Manager) 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Award of Sanitation Contract for the City of Silsbee. (City Manager)  5. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 25-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A STATE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE 2025 SILSBEE HOMECOMING PARADE. (City Manager) 6. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 25-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THAT THE SILSBEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORTHEY ENTERPRISES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $338,345.00, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND RECOGNIZING THAT THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. FIRST READING (City Manager) 7. Discussion and Possible Action on utilizing funds from Special Water & Sewer Improvement fund in the amount of $1,236.10 to Biscamp Electric for motor for 21st Street Lift Station. (PWD Roger Martin) 8. Discussion and Possible Action on utilizing funds from Special Water & Sewer Improvement fund in the amount of $1,000.00 to Industrial Equipment for 21st Street Lift Station. (PWD Roger Martin) 9. Discussion and Possible Action on utilizing funds from Special Water & Sewer Improvement fund in the amount of $4,763.00 to Hahn Equipment Co., Inc. for Lakey Road Lift Station. (PWD Roger Martin) 10. Discussion and Possible Action on utilizing funds from Special Water & Sewer Improvement fund in the amount of $1,665.00 to G-Force Sewer Services for Lift Station by Happy Kia. (PWD Roger Martin) VIII. DISCUSSION ABOUT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA, SPECIFICALLY LIMITED TO PROPOSALS THAT A SUBJECT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.074(a)(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duty, discipline, or dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee. b. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation. c. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.071(2) to consult with City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. d. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. X. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. XI. ADJOURN. Notes to the Agenda. a. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed on this Agenda. b. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact DeeAnn Zimmerman, City Secretary, at (409) 385-2863, at least the working day prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This is to certify that I, DeeAnn Zimmerman, City Secretary, posted this Agenda on the Official Bulletin Board of the City of Silsbee, in an Outdoor Bulletin Board, and on the City of Silsbee’s Website which is accessible to the Public 24 per day, at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th day of August 2025.