Dayton public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. The agenda also includes setting a public hearing for a new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and approving payments for road improvements.

• Setting a public hearing for a new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Budget amendments for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Purchase of a new Vactor Truck for Public Works
• Purchase of two Public Safety Vehicles
• Payments to Carter Construction for Stilson Road and US 90 improvements

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will consider possible budget amendments and approve recent meeting minutes. The board will also receive updates on city activities, DISD, and DEDC operations. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations.

• Possible budget amendments
• Approval of November 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of the November Reconciliation Report
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
• Updates on city planning and development projects

City Council

The City Council and city staff will conduct a strategic planning workshop. This meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

• Strategic Planning Workshop - City Council and City Staff

City Council

The City Council will consider the creation of Dayton Public Improvement District No. 5 and a related development agreement. The agenda also includes land release requests from Stoesser Investments, LLC and Legendary Jimmy Valentine, LLC. Additionally, the council will review a speed limit change for highway construction and the purchase of a new Vactor Truck.

• Creation of Dayton Public Improvement District No. 5
• Land release requests from Stoesser Investments, LLC and Legendary Jimmy Valentine, LLC
• Purchase of a new Vactor Truck for Public Works
• Speed limit change at Hwy 90 and FM 1413 during construction
• Pay Request #3 for Stilson Road Improvements by Carter Construction

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding proposed economic development assistance. The board is also considering funding for Daniel Park improvements and a Chamber directory advertisement.

• Public hearing for Trahans, LLC renovation and construction assistance up to $4,812.05
• Public hearing for OmniSource, LLC industrial project assistance up to $399,385.20
• Possible action on funding for Daniel Park improvements
• Possible action on approval for an ad in the Chamber directory

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops to review and discuss the 2023-2024 proposed budget and the 2023 proposed tax rate. The council will also consider possible action regarding the future live streaming of city council meetings.

• Review and discussion of 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Review and discussion of 2023 Proposed Tax Rate
• Possible action regarding the future live streaming of city council meetings

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.660798710 per $100 of taxable value. The agenda also includes items regarding the creation of Dayton Public Improvement District No. 5 and payments for Stilson Road Improvements.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance O2023-20)
• Proposed property tax rate of $0.660798710 per $100 of taxable value
• Creation and professional services agreement for Dayton Public Improvement District No. 5
• Pay requests from Carter Construction for Stilson Road Improvements
• Approval of the 2023 SAP Update for Dayton Westpointe Villages

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will swear in new board members and consider a grant application from Trahans Turf, LLC. The meeting will also include updates on city activities and DISD programs.

• Swearing in of new board members
• Grant application from Trahans Turf, LLC
• Approval of September Reconciliation Report
• Updates on DISD activities
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes consideration of resolutions to reject all bids for the sale of DayNet Fiber and to close city bank accounts at Prosperity Bank.

• Review and discussion of the 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Resolution to reject all bids for the sale of DayNet Fiber
• Resolution to close all City of Dayton bank accounts at Prosperity Bank
• Nomination for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Update to signatories for the Community Development Block Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial actions including the 2023 tax rate and a public hearing for the fiscal year budget. The agenda includes multiple contract awards for industrial area infrastructure and updates to water, sewer, and fiber fee schedules.

• Public Hearing on 23/24 fiscal year budget
• Resolution R2023-68 regarding a proposed 2023 tax rate
• Ordinance O2023-17 to freeze water and sewer utility rates
• Contract for US 90 at Stilson Road Signal Installation and Roadway Improvements
• Contract for Force Main and Lift Station in the Industrial Area

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will meet to review the August 2023 financial reconciliation report and approve the FY 23-24 budget. The board will also consider recommending new members to the City Council.

• Approval of the August 14 Regular DEDC Board Meeting minutes
• Approval of the August 2023 Financial Reconciliation Report
• Recommendations to City Council for new board members
• Approval of the DEDC FY 23-24 Budget

City Council

The City Council will review several action items including a $10,000,000 certificate of obligation issuance. The meeting includes discussions on a PID petition from DR Horton Development and a conditional use permit for property at Hwy 146 and River Ranch Boulevard.

• Resolution No. R2023-60: Issuance of certificates of obligation not to exceed $10,000,000
• Resolution No. R2023-55: PID petition from DR Horton Development
• Resolution No. R2023-48: Development Agreement with Little Pelirojo Investments, LLC
• Resolution No. R2023-61: Conditional Use Permit for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. at Hwy 146 and River Ranch Boulevard
• Resolution No. R2023-54: Bullet Resistant Shield grant for the Police Department

City Council authorized borrowing up to $8 million for city needs and approved a development agreement for a 657-unit mobile home project. The council also approved a conditional use permit for Kimley-Horn and Associates and a resolution of support for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

• Approved $8 million in certificates of obligation (3-2)
• Approved development agreement with Little Pelirojo Investments, LLC for 657 mobile homes
• Approved conditional use permit for Kimley-Horn and Associates at Hwy 146 and River Ranch Blvd
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-43 supporting the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
• Appointed Martin Mudd as Representative and Tonya Smikal as alternate for HGAC 2023 General Assembly
• Tabled appointment of Margaret Cantrell and Debrika Kirk to Housing Authority
• Approved consent agenda including June 2023 minutes and Police Department shield grant
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-57 setting a budget public hearing for August 7, 2023

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to discuss and possibly act on the 2023-2024 proposed budget, changes to current grant programs, a potential parks project, and a proposal for a hotel feasibility study. The board will also consider appointing members and restructuring committees. Reports from the city manager, mayor, superintendent, and DEDC staff will be presented.

• Review and discussion of 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Consider possible changes to current grant programs
• Consider possible action on a potential parks project
• Consider possible action on a proposal for a hotel feasibility study
• Discussion and possible action to appoint board members and restructure committees

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on creating the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372. The council will also consider resolutions on the depository services contract, the Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas, and the Dayton Economic Development Corporation purchasing real property. Several monthly department reports and the budget calendar for fiscal year 2023-2024 are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on creation of Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District
• Consider Resolution R2023-45 awarding Depository Services Contract
• Consider Resolution R2023-43 regarding Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas
• Consider Resolution R2023-46 for Dayton Economic Development Corporation purchasing real property
• Consider approval of Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

City Council approved a new banking contract and authorized the Economic Development Corporation to purchase real property. A resolution supporting the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas was tabled, and a public hearing was opened regarding a new Public Improvement District.

• Approved primary depository services contract for Stellar Bank of Dayton (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-46 for Dayton Economic Development Corporation to purchase real property (4-1)
• Tabled Resolution No. R2023-43 regarding the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (5-0)
• Approved Budget Calendar for Fiscal year 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved Finance Reports for April 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-44 regarding City of Dayton Investment Policy (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for creation of Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 General and Special Election results, administer oaths of office to newly elected officials, and recognize outgoing council members. The agenda also includes approval of April 2023 minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Consider Ordinance O2023-11 canvassing May 6 General Election results
• Consider Ordinance O2023-12 canvassing May 6 Special Election results
• Oath of office for newly elected Mayor and Council Members
• Recognition of outgoing Mayor Caroline Wadzeck and Councilmen Dwight Pruitt, Andy Conner, and Alvin Burress

The City Council approved ordinances canvassing the results of the May 6, 2023 General and Special Elections. Newly elected officials were administered oaths of office, and Mayor Martin Mudd appointed John Headrick as Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Approved April 2023 Minutes via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-11 canvassing General Election results (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-12 canvassing Special Election results (4-0)
• Administered oaths of office to Martin Mudd, Sherial Lawson, Tonya Smikal, and Valorie Barton
• Appointed John Headrick as Mayor Pro-Tem

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding a planning workshop to discuss capital improvement projects and finances with SAMCO Capital. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda also includes routine items like citizen comments and city manager updates.

• Discussion regarding capital improvement projects
• Discussion with SAMCO Capital regarding finances

The City Council held a workshop to review a list of priority capital improvement projects totaling nearly $9,000,000. The session included a presentation from Samco Capital regarding debt issuance and schedules. No formal votes were taken on specific projects.

• Discussed $9M CIP list including water wells, drainage, animal shelter, and IT servers
• Reviewed city-wide camera and door system updates
• Discussed Henderson Day Park repairs and playground grant application
• Reviewed debt issuance schedule and summary presented by Samco Capital

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on creating the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District and consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a zoning change for 89.4 acres from Rural/Agricultural to Semi-Urban Residential, a park use agreement, and a contract for a PID consultant. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, reports, and an executive session for legal, property, and economic development discussions.

• Public hearing on creation of Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District under Chapter 372 of Texas Local Government Code
• Consideration of Resolution R2023-51 authorizing notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
• Consideration of Resolution R2023-53 approving a park use agreement with New Generation FC
• Consideration of Resolution R2023-52 to contract with P3 Works as PID/TIRZ consultant
• Consideration of Ordinance O2023-14 amending zoning map for 89.4 acres at southeast corner of CR 609 and FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural (RA) to Semi-Urban Residential (SU)

City Council approved the publication of a notice to issue certificates of obligation not to exceed $10 million. The council also approved several zoning changes, a park use agreement, and a conditional use permit for industrial use.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-51 to issue certificates of obligation not to exceed $10,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-53 for a Sawmill Park soccer field use agreement with New Generation FC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-52 to contract P3 Works as PID/TIRZ Consultant (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-13 dedicating a 30ft right-of-way on Oakdale St. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-14 rezoning 89.4 acres at CR 609 and FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to Semi-Urban Residential (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-47 for a Conditional Use Permit for industrial use at 12859 Hwy 146 with specific buffering and parking conditions (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-50 appointing Bonnie Wentworth as voting member and Sherisa Hoy and John Cox as advisory members to the DEDC Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bank account signatories, May 2023 Finance Reports, and May 2023 Minutes (5-0)

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hear presentations from Retail Strategies and The Retail Coach for retail recruitment services, then consider proposals for those services. The board will also consider options for securing storage units on DEDC-owned property and approve June meeting minutes and financial reports. New board members will be sworn in.

• Presentations for retail recruitment services from Retail Strategies and The Retail Coach
• Consider with possible action on proposals for retail recruitment services
• Consider with possible action options on securing storage units on DEDC owned property
• Consider with possible action approval of June 2023 Financial Reconciliation Report
• Swearing in of new board members

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to consider approving minutes and financial reports, recommend new board members to City Council, and evaluate proposals for retail recruitment services. The board will also discuss potential future projects and receive updates from the city manager, mayor, and economic development coordinator. An executive session is scheduled for attorney consultation.

• Consider approval of May 8 and May 15, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Consider approval of May 2023 Financial Reconciliation Report
• Consider recommendations for new board members to City Council
• Consider proposals for retail recruitment services
• Consider potential future projects

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on an amended tax abatement for Rail Logix and the creation of the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District. Action items include approving agreements with the Dayton Senior Center and Chamber of Commerce, authorizing bids for the sale of DayNet Fiber, and awarding a drainage improvement contract. The council will also discuss litigation, real estate, and economic development in closed session.

• Public hearing on amended tax abatement for Rail Logix
• Public hearing on creation of Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District
• Consider resolution authorizing staff to seek bids for sale of DayNet Fiber
• Consider resolution awarding Hurricane Harvey drainage improvements contract (Luke Street Outfall)
• Consider resolution approving agreement with TxDot for Stilson Road Improvements Project

City Council approved an amended tax abatement for Rail Logix to allow for building construction by 2026. The council also authorized bids for the sale of DayNet Fiber and awarded a drainage improvement contract to DVL Enterprises, LLC. Additionally, agreements were approved for the Dayton Senior Center and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved amended tax abatement for Rail Logix (4-0)
• Authorized staff to seek bids for the sale of DayNet Fiber (4-0)
• Awarded $93,650 bid for Luke Street Outfall Drainage Improvements to DVL Enterprises, LLC (4-0)
• Approved agreement allowing Dayton Senior Center to use facility free of charge (4-0)
• Approved amended lease agreement with Dayton Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Approved TxDot agreement for Stilson Road Improvements Project including $6,000 redesign fee (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DEDC bank account signatory change and March 2023 finance reports (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District (remains open until May 15, 2023)

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation is holding a special board meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to consult with the attorney and deliberate on real property. Any action on items discussed in closed session will be considered afterward. The meeting is mostly procedural with no specific proposals or contracts listed.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 for deliberation on real property
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the April 8, 2023 meeting minutes and the March 2023 financial reconciliation. They will also discuss potential future projects, receive updates from partner organizations and city officials, and may enter executive session to consult with the attorney and deliberate on real property matters.

• Approval of April 8, 2023 DEDC board meeting minutes
• Approval of March 2023 Financial Reconciliation
• Discussion of potential future projects
• Executive session on real property deliberation (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Updates from DISD Superintendent, City Manager, Mayor, and DEDC staff

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including creating the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District (PID), hiring a consultant for it, and approving a professional services agreement. They will also vote on a special election to fill a council vacancy, a network purchase agreement, and various routine items like reports and appointments.

• Ordinance O2023-5 authorizing participation in Entergy Texas rate proceedings
• Resolution R2023-18 to create Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District and call a public hearing
• Resolution R2023-17 hiring P3 Works as PID/TIRZ consultant
• Ordinance O2023-6 ordering a special election on May 6, 2023, for council Position #1
• Resolution R2023-26 approving purchase of Daynet network from Global KSG Link, LLC

City Council ordered a special municipal election for May 6, 2023, to fill a council vacancy. The council also approved several resolutions regarding the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District and a road closure for a TxDot project.

• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-6 ordering a special election for Position #1 on May 6, 2023
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-11 to close Waco St near Hwy 90 for TxDot project (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-18 to accept petition for Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-16 for Sterling Traditions PID professional services agreement
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-17 hiring P3 Works as consultant for Sterling Traditions Development
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-26 for purchase and sale of Daynet network and assets
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-20 for public underpass bronco improvements at Hwy 321
• Tabled Resolution No. R2023-25 regarding 2022 Police Department Racial Profile Report

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold public hearings on tax abatement guidelines, the Sterling Traditions Public Improvement District, and a senior citizen water/sewer discount, then vote on ordinances and resolutions including the senior discount, health inspections, tax abatement guidelines, lowering the speed limit on US90 for construction, awarding the Stilson Road Improvements Project, and cancelling and rebidding the DayNet Fiber sale. The agenda also includes consent items, executive sessions, and recognition of a former councilmember.

• Public hearing and ordinance on senior citizen discount for water/sewer rates (O2023-7)
• Ordinance O2023-8 adopting tax abatement guidelines
• Ordinance O2023-9 lowering speed limit on US90 for Grade separation/Safety improvement
• Resolution R2023-30 approving Engineer's Recommendation of Award for Stilson Road Improvements Project
• Resolutions R2023-33 and R2023-34 cancelling negotiations and authorizing bids for sale of DayNet Fiber

City Council approved a 20% water and sewer rate discount for residents aged 65 and older. The council also mandated annual health inspections for all eating establishments and approved a contract for the Stilson Road widening project.

• Approved 20% water/sewer discount for seniors 65+ (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O2023-10 requiring annual health inspections for eating establishments (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Final Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved updated tax abatement guidelines (4-0)
• Approved 55 MPH construction speed zone on US 90 (4-0)
• Approved award to Carter Constructions, LLC for Stilson Road Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Lacy Cooper-Bell as DCDC president and renamed the agency to Dayton Economic Development Corporation (4-0)
• Approved cancelling negotiations and rejecting all bids for DayNet Fiber (4-0)

Dayton Community Development Corporation

The Dayton Community Development Corporation will vote on removing Tonya Smikal and adding Lacy Cooper-Bell as a signatory on the DEDC bank account. The board will also consider approving the March 2023 financial reconciliation and minutes from previous meetings. Reports will be given by the superintendent on DISD activities, the city manager on city projects, and the DEDC coordinator on economic development activities.

• Consider removing Tonya Smikal and adding Lacy Cooper-Bell as a signatory on the DEDC bank account
• Consider approval of the March 2023 Financial Reconciliation
• Consider approval of March 9, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Consider approval of March 20, 2023 Special Called Board Meeting minutes
• Update on DISD activities from the Superintendent

Dayton Community Development Corporation

The Dayton Community Development Corporation is holding a special board meeting with an executive session for attorney consultation and economic development negotiations. Action items include possibly changing the name of the corporation and acting on items discussed in executive session.

• Consider changing the name of the Dayton Community Development Corporation
• Executive session for economic development negotiations under Texas Government Code 551.087
• Executive session for attorney consultation under Texas Government Code 551.071

Dayton Community Development Corporation

The Dayton Community Development Corporation board will hold its regular meeting, including swearing in new members and considering several action items. The board will vote on authorizing a survey of its property off Hwy 90, granting the City of Dayton access through its Lowe St. property to Adam's Trucking, and nominating a new board president. The meeting also includes updates from the city manager, mayor, and DCDC staff, plus an executive session for legal consultation.

• Survey of DCDC property off Hwy 90
• City of Dayton access to Adam's Trucking property via DCDC land on Lowe St.
• Nominations for Board President
• Approval of February 6, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Approval of February 2023 financial reconciliation

City Council

The Dayton City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including the sale of real estate, two zoning map amendments, an interlocal agreement with Liberty County for the Dayton Collection Center, and an ordinance ordering the May 2023 municipal election for Mayor and two council seats. The council will also vote on consent agenda items such as finance reports, a police grant resolution, and bank signatory changes. The meeting includes public comment periods for the zoning changes and ends with executive sessions on legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Sale of real estate (presented by Kimberly Judge)
• Ordinance O2023-3: Zoning change from Business Park (BP) to General Commercial (GC) for 4.2719 acres on east side of SH 146, south of PVT 478
• Ordinance O2023-4: Zoning change from Suburban Residential (SR) to Semi-Urban Residential (SU) for properties east of Jamison, northside of Cherry Creek Road
• Resolution R2023-10: Interlocal agreement with Liberty County for operation of Dayton Collection Center
• Ordinance O2023-1: Ordering May 6, 2023 general election for Mayor and council positions 4 and 5

City Council approved a general municipal election for Mayor and two council positions. The council also approved two zoning changes, a new water well generator, and the purchase of property on Hwy 90.

• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-1 ordering a general municipal election for May 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-3 rezoning 1 acre on east side of SH 146 from Business Park to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-4 rezoning property north of Cherry Creek Road from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-6 to purchase a Kohler 200kw Diesel generator for Norcross Lane water well for $86,285.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of property on Hwy 90 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-10 interlocal agreement with Liberty County for Dayton Collection Center (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2023-2 amending the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (5-0)
• Tabled the sale of real estate regarding an easement in the Glass Subdivision (5-0)

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially vote on hiring a new city manager. The agenda includes a closed executive session on personnel, followed by a possible action on Resolution No. R2023-7 to hire the new city manager.

• Resolution No. R2023-7 to hire a new City Manager
• Closed executive session on personnel (Texas Government Code Section 552.074)

The City Council met to consider Resolution No. R2023-7. The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution to hire a new City Manager.

• Approved Resolution No. R2023-7 to hire a new City Manager (5-0)

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider several action items, including selecting an engineer and a grant administrator for the TxCDBG MID MOD 23-24 program, and possibly selling real estate. The council will also enter closed executive sessions to discuss economic development, real property acquisition, legal matters, and personnel, including the city manager's employment. After the closed session, they may vote on purchasing real property.

• Resolution R2023-1: selecting an engineer for TxCDBG MID MOD 23-24
• Resolution R2023-2: selecting a grant administrator for TxCDBG MID MOD 23-24
• Possible sale of real estate
• Executive session on economic development opportunities
• Possible purchase of real estate after executive session

Council approved resolutions to hire Whiteley Oliver Engineering and GrantWorks for the TxCDBG 23-24 project. Two items regarding the purchase and sale of real estate were tabled.

• Approved Resolution No. R2023-1 selecting Whiteley Oliver Engineering for TxCDBG 23-24 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-2 selecting GrantWorks as administrator for TxCDBG 23-24 (5-0)
• Tabled request to abandon an easement in the Glass Subdivision (5-0)
• Tabled purchase of real estate discussed in executive session (5-0)

Dayton Community Development Corporation

The Dayton Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to approve the January minutes and financial reconciliation, hear updates from the superintendent, mayor, and city manager, and discuss various economic development activities. The agenda includes discussions on a Las Vegas retail conference, a property survey, a strategic planning retreat, a grant, and access to a property, followed by an executive session.

• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 2023 financial reconciliation
• Discussion on ICSC Las Vegas May 21-23, 2023
• Discussion on property survey proposal
• Discussion on Dayton Enhancement Committee grant

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding a special called meeting with a brief public portion followed by closed executive sessions. The council will discuss pending litigation with the city attorney, personnel matters including the Executive Director position, and possible economic development opportunities. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session on litigation under Texas Government Code 551.071
• Closed session on personnel matters, including the Executive Director position
• Closed session on economic development opportunities under 551.087

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss legal consultation, personnel matters, and economic development. No public actions were taken or decided during the regular session.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold public hearings and consider three zoning map amendments, create a public improvement district for Trinity Crossing, and take action on several resolutions including a development agreement, property maintenance lien interest reduction, an interlocal agreement with Liberty County, and hiring a law firm. The council will also discuss the vacant city manager position in executive session and possibly take action.

• Ordinance O2022-40: rezone 3.995 acres at 5580 E FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to General Commercial
• Ordinance O2022-41: rezone 42.43 acres west of SH 146 on FM 1413 from General Commercial to Industrial
• Ordinance O2022-42: rezone property at 305 Hwy 146 from Rural/Agricultural to General Commercial
• Resolution R2022-103: create Trinity Crossing Public Improvement District; R2022-104: approve development agreement
• Resolution R2022-107: reduce interest fees for property maintenance liens for 203 Sunset Heights

Council approved the creation of the Trinity Crossing Public Improvement District and a related development agreement for a residential project. Other actions included approving a zoning change for a roofing company and an interlocal agreement for the Dayton Collection Center.

• Approved Resolution No. R2022-103 creating the Trinity Crossing Public Improvement District
• Approved Resolution No. R2022-104 for the Trinity Crossing PID development agreement
• Approved Ordinance No. O2022-40 rezoning 5580 E FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to General Commercial
• Approved Resolution No. R2022-105 interlocal agreement with Liberty County for the Dayton Collection Center
• Approved Resolution No. R2022-107 to reduce interest fees by 50% for 203 Sunset Heights
• Approved Resolution R2022-106 hiring law firm Lloyd Gosselink
• Tabled Ordinance No. O2022-41 regarding rezoning west of SH 146 to Industrial
• Tabled action on the vacant city manager position

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special meeting to consider annexing a 231.3-acre tract, terminating the downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, and possibly changing zoning on a 42.43-acre property from commercial to industrial. Public hearings will be held on a grant application and the TIRZ termination. The council will also discuss real property acquisition, litigation, economic development, and personnel in executive session.

• Ordinance O2022-43: annexation of 231.3 acres in Rebecca Pruitt Survey No. 120, Liberty County
• Ordinance O2022-44: termination of TIRZ #2 (Downtown Dayton)
• Ordinance O2022-41: zoning change from General Commercial to Industrial for 42.43 acres west of SH 146, south of FM 1413
• Public hearing on TxCDBG grant application for Program Year 2023
• Possible purchase of real estate after executive session

The City Council approved the annexation of 231.3 acres and a zoning change for 42.43 acres from General Commercial to Industrial. The council also terminated Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2. A real estate purchase discussed in executive session was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. O2022-43 to annex 231.3 acres of land (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2022-44 to terminate Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 - Downtown Dayton (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O2022-41 to change zoning from General Commercial to Industrial for 42.43 acres west of SH 146 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 22, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled purchase of real estate discussed in executive session (4-0)

Dayton Community Development Corporation

The Dayton Community Development Corporation board will hold its regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and financial reports, setting the 2023 meeting schedule, and electing officers. The board will also discuss and possibly act on recommendations for new board members, DCOC sponsorships, and the terms of the interlocal agreement with the City of Dayton regarding the City Manager's role as Executive Director. Reports from partner organizations and city activities will be presented.

• Approval of December 2022 financial reconciliation
• Approval of 2023 board meeting schedule
• Nominations for board officers and committee appointments
• Recommendations to City Council for new DCDC board members
• Discussion of interlocal agreement terms for City Manager as Executive Director