Ingleside on the Bay public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ingleside Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on four re-plat applications, including one preliminary plat for Cape Bay Phase I. The agenda also includes approval of the October 16, 2023 minutes, public comments, and member reports.

• Re-plat by Kerrie & Kyle Taubert: Property IDs 1031059 & 1038131, Lot 1 Block 1 Kucera Crossing and Lot 10 Block 1 Country Oaks to Lots 1-A & 1-B Block 1 Kucera Crossing
• Re-plat by Dennis Knippa: Property IDs 39298 & 39299, Lot 1 Garden Oaks Unit 3 to Lots 1-A & 1-B Garden Oaks Unit 3
• Re-plat by Gary & Kay Griffith: Property IDs 50591, 50575, 36898, & 36901, Part of Lot 14 Block C Burton & Danforth and Lot 1 Block 1 Headache Acres to Lot 1 & 2 Block 1 Pita Subdivision
• Preliminary plat by Urban Engineering: Property IDs 1042948, 1042949, & 52731, Cape Bay Phase I
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review several second-reading ordinances regarding building, fire, zoning, and subdivision regulations. The meeting includes discussions on industrial expansion impacts, port updates, and the acceptance of various community and fire department donations.

• Second reading of ordinances for Chapter 18 (Buildings), Chapter 34 (Fire), Chapter 78 (Zoning), and Chapter 54 (Subdivisions)
• $7,500 donation from Enbridge Corporate Citizenship Grant
• $8,500 donation from Flint Hills Resources for RIT packs
• $17,435 donation from OxyChem for fire department equipment
• $7,500 donation from Enbridge Ingleside Oil Pipeline, LLC for SCBA bottles

City Council

The Ingleside City Council will vote on changing sewer base and volume rates and declare emergencies to authorize repairs for the Fire Department, City Hall Annex, and City Hall Complex. The meeting includes the final reading of ordinances amending building, fire, zoning, and subdivision codes, as well as the acceptance of donations from local businesses for fire equipment and community events. Staff will also present updates on the Animal Shelter project and the regulation of non-conventional structures.

• Resolution changing sewer base and volume rates for Ingleside on the Bay
• Emergency declarations for repairs to the Fire Department facility, City Hall Annex, and City Hall Complex
• Second and final reading of ordinances amending Chapters 18 (Buildings), 34 (Fire), 78 (Zoning), and 54 (Subdivisions)
• Acceptance of $8,500 from Flint Hills Resources and $17,435 from OxyChem for Volunteer Fire Department equipment
• Award of bid for the construction of the Kenny Lane A to Z Project

City Council

The agenda for the December 5, 2023, Special City Council meeting is marked as cancelled. The original schedule included a closed session for consultation with an attorney.

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular council meeting. Council members may be present at the Ingleside Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1, 2023, at N. O. Simmons Park. No deliberation, formal action, or minutes will occur. The notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at N. O. Simmons Park, TX-361, Ingleside, TX
• Potential quorum of City Council members may be present
• No formal action or deliberation will occur
• Notice posted November 27, 2023, by Assistant City Secretary Jana Stork

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. Council members may be present at the Port of Corpus Christi Authority's 'Tree for All' event at N. O. Simmons Park. No formal action or deliberation will occur, and no minutes will be produced.

• Potential quorum at 'Tree for All' event on Nov 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
• Event location: N. O. Simmons Park, TX-361, Ingleside, TX
• No formal action or deliberation by City Council
• Notice posted Nov 27, 2023, per Texas Open Meetings Act

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on a resolution to join the Cities served by CenterPoint Gas to protect citizen interests regarding gas rates. This action seeks to suspend a December 4, 2023, rate change effective date to allow the city to study the request.

• Resolution to join Cities served by CenterPoint Gas to negotiate and potentially litigate gas rates
• Proposal to suspend CenterPoint Energy's December 4, 2023 rate change effective date
• Authorization to hire legal and consulting services for CenterPoint negotiations
• Closed session for consultation with attorney (Section 551.071)

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular meeting. The Ingleside City Council may have members present at the Lone Oak unveiling event, but no formal deliberation or action will occur, and no minutes will be produced.

• Lone Oak unveiling at 1874 Port Avenue, Ingleside, TX
• Potential quorum of City Council at event
• No formal action or minutes

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. Council members may be present at the Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon, but no formal action or deliberation will occur, and no minutes will be produced. The event is scheduled for November 15, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon at Humble Youth Center, 2821 Main Street, Ingleside, TX
• Potential quorum of City Council members may be present
• No formal action, deliberation, or minutes will occur

City Council

The Ingleside City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the first reading of four major ordinances amending the city's code of ordinances. These updates cover building regulations, fire prevention, zoning, and subdivision rules. The council will also discuss staff reports on traffic safety and a presentation on ammonia risks.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 34 (Fire Prevention and Protection)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 78 (Zoning)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 54 (Subdivisions)
• Payment of $22,449.75 for the Battlin' BBQ Cook-Off Festival

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review the Librarian's report and address new business regarding recommendations from WC and Kim Hoppis. The meeting also covers upcoming library events and the approval of previous minutes.

• Food for Fines event in November
• Children’s Lighting on December 13, 2023
• Library Board recommendations from WC and Kim Hoppis

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Urban Engineering. The body will consider and possibly act on a request to partially vacate a plat for specific properties.

• Public hearing for Urban Engineering application to partially vacate plat for Property ID#’s 142948, 1042949, & 52731 Cape Bay Phase I

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on updating the Comprehensive Master Plan and amending the FY 2022-2023 budget. The body is also considering several special use permits for community events and updates to city ordinances regarding personnel and juvenile curfews.

• Purchase of (3) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles
• Payment of $5,000 to Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for Best of the Bay Fishing Tournament
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to update the City of Ingleside Comprehensive Master Plan
• Ordinance to remove juvenile curfew sections (Sec 38-26 through 38-31) from the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution authorizing an interfund loan for the wastewater treatment plant project

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget, the 2023 tax rate, and the Ingleside Development Corporation budget. The body will also consider several HOT Fund grant applications for local events and updates to city ordinances.

• Public hearings on FY2024 Proposed Budget and 2023 proposed tax rate
• HOT Fund applications: $41,000 (LULO), $11,500 (Best of the Bay), $16,000 (Smokin’ Tires and Lightin’ Fires), $60,500 (Round Up Days), $6,150 (3rd Coast Squadron Museum), and $39,869 (Battlin’ BBQ)
• Proposed ordinance for 'Public Tree Care' and creation of a Tree Advisory Board
• Proposed resolutions to change water, sewer, and solid waste service fees
• Grant acceptance of $11,990 from TxDOT for the Police Department with a $3,132.40 city match

The council voted 6‑1 to renew the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce contract for economic development and tourism promotion services at a total of $42,000. It also approved the Tree Care Ordinance, the $41,000 Light Up Live Oak HOT Fund application, and appointed three commissioners to the Housing Authority. A second reading of the volunteer fire department election ordinance passed 6‑1.

• Renew Chamber of Commerce contract for $42,000 (6-1)
• Approve Tree Care Ordinance 2023-17 (unanimous)
• Approve $41,000 HOT Fund for Light Up Live Oak event (unanimous)
• Appoint three Housing Authority commissioners (unanimous)
• Pass second reading of volunteer fire department election ordinance (6-1)

Notice of Potential Quorum

This notice is for a potential quorum of the City Council at the 2023 Legislative Luncheon. No formal action will be taken and no deliberations will occur.

• Attendance at the 2023 Legislative Luncheon at Aransas Pass Civic Center

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget letter. The meeting also includes a review of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget letter
• 5-year Capital Improvement Plan

During a budget workshop, the Council discussed funding for school security. The Council expressed support for maintaining 100% funding for one School Resource Officer (SRO) and funding a second SRO through a 75/25 cost-split with the school district.

• Supported 100% city funding for one SRO
• Supported funding a second SRO with a 75% school district / 25% city cost-split
• Proposed using an MOU agreement to finalize SRO funding

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer. No formal action will be taken and no deliberations will occur.

• Event: Ingleside Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer
• Location: Parc Apartments, 2850 Ave J

Public Hearing Notices

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive citizen input on the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget and the 2023 Property Tax Rate. Residents may provide oral comments in person or submit written comments via the city website.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing on 2023 Property Tax Rate

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY2024 budget and the 2023 tax rate. The body will also consider zoning changes, water and sewer rate increases, and a new public tree care ordinance.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2024 Budget and 2023 proposed tax rate
• Proposed rezoning of Lot 11 Blk G Burton & Danforth to Travel Trailer/Recreation Park
• Proposed ordinance for 'Public Tree Care' including a conservation fee for new commercial development
• Update of 2023 Water and Sewer Rate increases
• Rescinding a motion to select 8th Street location for Animal Control Facilities

The City Council denied a rezoning request for a proposed RV park and a property replat application. An ordinance regarding public tree care was passed to a second reading, and the August 8 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 08, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Lot 11 Blk G Burton & Danforth from C-2 and T1-C to T1-A for a travel trailer/recreation park (Unanimous)
• Denied resolution for a replat of Property ID# 52119 PT Lot 13, 14 BLK I Burton & Danforth (Unanimous)
• Passed to second reading an Ordinance adopting 'Public Tree Care' and amendments to 'Trees' in Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances (Unanimous)
• Tabled contract for services with Ingleside Chamber of Commerce to September 12, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget letter. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget letter
• 5-year Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council met for a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on tax rates, infrastructure funding, and budget transparency.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a budget workshop

Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of a potential quorum of City Council members attending a baseball game. No formal action will be taken and no deliberations will occur.

• Attendance at Hooks Baseball Game hosted by Cheniere Energy at Whataburger Field

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also deliberate on the proposed tax rate and the location and contract for a new Animal Control Facility.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed tax rate and potential public hearings for August 22 and September 12, 2023
• Contract award for Animal Control Facility to Progressive Structures, Inc.
• RFQ for engineering for West Main Street parking lot, City Hall parking lot, and Recycle Station
• Purchase of a 15 person van, one pickup truck, and one zero turn mower for Parks and Recreation

The City Council approved the 4th Street location for the new Animal Control Facility and authorized several vehicle purchases for the Parks Department. Council also approved a list of ten priority streets for resealing and appointed new members to the Ingleside Development Corporation Board.

• Approved 4th Street location for Animal Control Facility (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 15-person passenger van for Parks and Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 F250 pickup and one zero turn mower for Parks Department (unanimous)
• Approved resealing of first 10 streets on the Street Advisory Group list (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 appointing members to the Ingleside Development Corporation (4-B) Board (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services with Coastal Bend Council of Government (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Workshop minutes (July 22) and Regular Council minutes (July 25) (unanimous)
• No action taken on RFQ for engineering for West Main Street, City Hall, and Recycle Station parking lots

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denying a rezoning request for an RV park and recommended approval for a property replat. The board also recommended approvals for revisions to city chapters regarding vegetation, zoning, and subdivisions.

• Recommended denial to City Council for rezoning Property ID# 51654 to T1-A (Travel Trailer/Recreation Park) (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for replatting Property ID# 52119 (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 70 (Vegetation) revisions, pending clarification on protected tree species (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 78 (Zoning) revisions, excluding Sec. 78-26 and pending confirmation of Sec. 78-51 (Unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 54 (Subdivisions) revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for the purchase and installation of Advanced Meter Infrastructure water meters. The council also granted several special use permits for park events and ratified the non-renewal of an animal shelter agreement.

• Approved $1,702,204.49 contract with Hydropro Solutions for AMI water meters (unanimous)
• Ratified non-renewal of agreement for the Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Landmark Apostolic Pentecostal Church at N.O. Simmons Park for Aug 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Battlin’ BBQ at N.O. Simmons Park for Oct 19-22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permits for Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for four events in 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Ingleside Chamber of Commerce at Cove Park for July 28-29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved update for the Master Agreement for Mutual Aid (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 08 and July 11, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to review projected revenues, expenses, and priorities. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed infrastructure, the Garden Center, and the Animal Shelter as priorities.

• Requested City Manager negotiate the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce contract
• Requested revenue and expense deficit numbers be presented at the next meeting
• Requested City Manager and Ingleside ISD coordinate on legislative updates for future presentation

City Council

The City Council approved a one-year contract extension for the City Manager and granted a special permit for multifamily use at 2798 Main Street. The council also authorized engineering contracts for the Kenney Lane project and two change orders for the Houghton project. Additionally, a $11,575 payment was approved for a Chamber of Commerce event.

• Extended City Manager's contract for one year at $147,000 with a $3,000 balloon payment (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-13 granting Special Permit for M-Multifamily use at 2798 Main Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized $11,575 payment to Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for Smokin’ Tires & Lightin’ Fires event (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Hanson Professional Services for Kenney Lane A to Z project engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved Houghton project change order for guard rail barrier up to $70,480 (Unanimous)
• Approved Houghton project change order for drain pipe relocation with a net deduct of $5,850 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The council also held a budget workshop to hear department requests for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, though the session was adjourned early due to technical issues.

• Accepted Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved a special permit for multifamily use at 2798 Main Street and a contract for ambulance services with TRI County Emergency Medical Services, Inc. The council also appointed Alan Beaubien to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved a contract with the Ingleside Development Corporation.

• Appointed Alan Beaubien to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance granting Special Permit for M-Multifamily use at 2798 Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved contract between City of Ingleside and Ingleside Development Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with TRI County Emergency Medical Services, Inc. for ambulance and emergency medical services (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-11 to appropriate $500 donation for Parks & Recreation Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-12 to appropriate $14,400 HEB donation for Recycling Department (Unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from Gypsy Motorcycle Club International - Corpus Christi Chapter (Unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of the Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a special permit for multifamily use at 2798 Main St, provided a 6-foot solid fence is maintained. The commission also recommended the appointment of Alan Beaubien to Position 1.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special permit for multifamily use at 2798 Main St to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Alan Beaubien to Position 1 to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved a final payment for the 12th Street Improvement Project and a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services for brush collection. The council also accepted a recycling grant and authorized a request for proposals for a new animal shelter.

• Approved MOU with BFI Waste Services/Republic Services and a one-time citywide brush cleanup (All in favor)
• Approved $93,045.16 cost reduction change order for 12th Street Improvement Project (All in favor)
• Approved final pay application of $99,315.09 for 12th Street Improvement Project (All in favor)
• Accepted $14,400.00 Keep Texas Beautiful/HEB grant for a recycling center compactor (All in favor)
• Authorized RFP for a design-build contractor for the Ingleside Animal Shelter (All in favor)
• Approved Workshop Minutes of May 20, 2023 and Regular Minutes of May 23, 2023 (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to begin the process of issuing certificates of obligation to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Council also certified special election returns and re-appointed the Mayor Pro-Tem. A budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year was approved in a 5-1 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2023-26 to publish notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25 certifying returns from the May 6, 2023 Special Election
• Re-appointed Mayor Pro-Tem Long
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08 amending the FY 2022-2023 budget for General, Utility, and Hotel/Motel Funds (5-1)
• Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from May 09, 2023
• Tabled Planning & Zoning Commission appointments to seek further recommendations

City Council

Council members discussed operating budget adjustments, new personnel positions, and capital project requests. No formal votes were taken as this was a workshop meeting, but Council expressed opposition to specific lighting requests and department restructuring.

• Discussed General, Utility, and Hotel/Motel Fund budget adjustments; Council opposed restructuring the Facilities Maintenance Department
• Discussed new positions for General and Utility Funds, current vacancies, and workforce shortages
• Discussed capital purchases for GF Capital, UF Capital, Street Maintenance and Repairs, and Houghton Improvement Funds
• Expressed opposition to N.O. Simmons Soccer Field Lighting request ($400,000)
• Expressed opposition to Live Oak Tennis/Basketball Lighting request ($350,000)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several budget amendments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and hold public hearings for four property replats. The body will also consider a lease agreement for water towers and a payment for the Ingleside Round Up Days & Music Festival.

• Payment of $57,800 to Ingleside Chamber of Commerce for Round Up Days & Music Festival
• Four public hearings for property replats at 1763 Beasley Avenue, 2018 Eight Street, and other locations
• Lease agreement with Gtek Communications for N.O. Simmons and Homeport water towers
• Police Department grants from TxDOT: $2,437.69 for Click It or Ticket and $3,848.17 for Operation Slow Down
• Contract for shade structures at Benny Diegel Sports Complex at Live Oak Park

The City Council approved the Ingleside on the Bay contract and a lease agreement with Gtek Communications. Council also approved two property replats for residential lots on Beasley Avenue and Pace Avenue. Several agenda items were pulled for further review in a workshop.

• Approved lease agreement with Gtek Communications for N.O. Simmons and Homeport water towers
• Approved Ingleside on the Bay contract
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 for replat at 1763 Beasley Avenue
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 for replat at Pace Avenue and McCullough Lane (12th Street)
• Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for March 28, April 11, and April 25, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission recommended approval to City Council for three separate re-plat applications. One re-plat application was denied after discussions regarding lift station capacity. The board also scheduled a workshop for May 22, 2023, to discuss Development Code revisions.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Southwest Homes re-plat at 1763 Beasley (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Ricardo and Crystal Garcia re-plat at Pace Avenue and McCullough Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Trina and Thomas Hernandez re-plat at 2018 Eight Street (unanimous)
• Denied recommendation to City Council for Pete & David Arzola re-plat (3-2-1)

City Council

City Council approved a budget amendment to allocate up to $1.9 million from the Cheniere line item for replacing defective water meters. Other actions included approving a property replat on Sixth Street and awarding a contract for sports complex shade structures.

• Directed staff to create budget amendment not to exceed $1.9M for water meter replacement (5-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 to waive pet adoption and microchipping fees on May 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 for property replat at 2487 Sixth Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Tree City U.S.A. Designation (Unanimous)
• Awarded $60,802.91 contract to PlayWell Group, Inc. for shade structures at Benny Diegel Sports Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Elite Coastal Properties to re-plat a specific property. The commission will also consider taking action on this application.

• Public hearing for Elite Coastal Properties to re-plat 2487 Sixth Street (Property ID#’s 47019 LTS 45 – 48 BLK 23 RJ WILLIAMS ADDN) to LTS 45A & 45B BLK 23 RJ WILLIAMS ADDN

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a property re-plat application to City Council. The board also agreed to hold a workshop to review proposed revisions to the City of Ingleside Development Ordinances.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for re-plat of 2487 Sixth Street (unanimous)
• Recommended a workshop to review City of Ingleside Development Ordinance revisions

Library Board

The Board of Trustees is meeting to review the Librarian's report and approve previous meeting minutes. The discussion focuses on upcoming community events and the summer reading schedule.

• SPCALC Scrabble for Literacy event on April 21st in Portland
• National Library Week events from April 23-29, 2023
• Summer Reading program registration in May with program dates June 5th through July 14th

The Board approved the March 15 meeting minutes and established the summer recess schedule. The Librarian reported on upcoming literacy events, National Library Week, and the Summer Reading program.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 17 as the final meeting before September recess (5-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting legislative changes to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Commission. Other actions included approving a GPS vehicle tracking system and reappointing the Municipal Court Judge. Several budget and capital project items were pulled or tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 supporting Port of Corpus Christi Authority governance legislation (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of GPS tracking and vehicle maintenance system for 81 vehicles (Unanimous)
• Authorized installation of shade structures at Charles H. Doherty Municipal Swimming Pool (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Municipal Court Judge Glover for a two-year term, excluding city cell phone stipend (Unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to execute contract with System Seven (Unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to finalize a proposed contract with the City Attorney (Unanimous)
• Retabled TMRS service credit and annuity ordinance until September 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Pulled items 11B, 12B, 14, and 21 from the agenda

Notice of Potential Quorum

This notice is for a potential quorum of City Council members attending the State of the State Luncheon. No formal action will be taken and no deliberations will occur.

City Council

The City Council approved the termination of a grant for State Hwy 200 and Emory Bellard Ditch Outfall Improvements. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Authorized Mayor to sign termination request letter for EDA Grant No. 08-79-05254 (4-3)
• Approved appointment of Cynthia Wilson to Planning and Zoning Commission Place No. 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Executive Session regarding economic development and personnel restructuring (6-1)
• Rezoning application for Property ID# 71906 withdrawn by applicant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that City Council deny a request to rezone property ID# 71906 from residential to general commercial. The decision followed a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about neighborhood integrity and safety.

• Approved minutes of the January 16, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to deny rezoning of Property ID# 71906 from R-1 to C-2 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council awarded the Houghton Drainage Improvement Project to J.J. Fox Construction Inc. and approved a change order for the 4th Street Project. The Council also updated the Master Agreement for Mutual Aid and the Cove Park Advisory Group membership.

• Awarded Houghton Drainage Improvement Project to J.J. Fox Construction Inc. for $3,345,710.00 (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 authorizing the contractor for the CDBG-DR Project (6-1)
• Authorized Option 2 for up to $290,000.00 for 4th Street Project drainage change order (6-1)
• Approved Master Agreement for Mutual Aid update (unanimous)
• Approved Master Lease Agreement Number 1012293 with Ricoh USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 amending the Cove Park Advisory Group (unanimous)
• Tabled termination request for EDA Grant No. 08-79-05254 until March 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

City Council authorized a contract for fines and utility collection services and approved a project information form for wastewater plant funding. The council also approved a special use permit for the Ingleside Garden Club and certified unopposed candidates for the May 6 election.

• Approved Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 6 election (All in favor)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Ingleside Garden Club at N.O. Simmons Park for May 5-6 (All in favor)
• Authorized contract for Fines and Fees and Utility Collection Services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2023-10 authorizing 30% collection fees for debts over 60 days past due (All in favor)
• Authorized submittal of Project Information Form to Texas Water Development Board for Wastewater Plant funding (All in favor)
• Appointed two citizen members to the Cove Park Advisory Group (All in favor)
• Approved January 10, January 24, and January 31 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Closed session regarding attorney consultation and economic development: No action taken

City Council

City Council approved a $37,000 contract for the 2022 annual audit and nominated Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The Council also issued a special use permit for a motorcycle rally at Live Oak Park and accepted the 2021 Annual Financial Report. A change order for the 4th Street Project was tabled.

• Approved $37,000 contract with Ernest R. Garza & Co., P.C. CPA’s for 2022 annual audit (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 to nominate Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. for Texas Enterprise Zone Program (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Gypsy M/C International Corpus Christi Chapter at Live Oak Park, May 4-7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Tabled 4th Street Project drainage change order until March 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with draft request for qualifications (RFQ) for General Engineering Services (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 calling for a Special Election on local sales and use tax for street maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13 and December 27, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss calling a special election to continue the local sales and use tax for street maintenance and repair. The body is also reviewing park usage agreements and the 2021 Annual Financial Report.

• First reading of an ordinance to call a special election for local sales and use tax reauthorization
• Payment of $33,590.12 to the Chamber of Commerce for the Light Up Live Oak event
• Exclusive use agreement with Ingleside Little League for Live Oak Park ballfields (March 1 – July 31, 2023)
• Exclusive use agreement with Ingleside Texas Coast Soccer for N.O. Simmons Park fields (February 1 – June 3, 2023)
• Confirmation of the appointment of the City of Ingleside Volunteer Fire Chief

City Council approved a list of streets for maintenance and repairs and moved to call a special election to reauthorize the local sales and use tax for street maintenance. The Council also confirmed a new Volunteer Fire Chief and approved sports field usage agreements.

• Approved $33,590.12 payment to Chamber of Commerce for Light Up Live Oak event (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Thomas L. Miller as Volunteer Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to call special election for sales and use tax reauthorization (unanimous)
• Approved Little League exclusive use of Live Oak Park Ballfields from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Coast Soccer exclusive use of N.O. Simmons Park fields from February 1 to June 3, 2023 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved recommended streets for maintenance and repairs, including mill and overlay for Timberleaf and Spring Park (unanimous)
• Tabled Annual Financial Report for year ended September 30, 2021 until February 14, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider zoning changes and an objectionable use permit for a 299.77-acre tract applied for by KYOMERA Ventures & The Amirian Group. The body will also establish procedures for a May 6, 2023, municipal election.

• Public hearings and zoning for 299.77 acres to Industrial, General Commercial, and Local Commercial
• Establishment of May 06, 2023, Municipal Election for Council Places 1, 3, and 5
• Contract for Water and Sewer Rate Study (RFQ 2023-001) with HDR Engineering
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with San Patricio County for street and parking area reconditioning
• Ordinance amendments regarding weeds, trash, rubbish, debris, and solid waste collection

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review the Librarian's report regarding new services and staffing. The meeting includes a discussion on the future date and time of board meetings.

• Hiring of part-time employee Patti Reese
• Implementation of eBooks and downloadable audios via SimplyE
• Host agreement for AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Lollipop fundraiser for SPCALC at $1.00 each
• Planning for SPCALC Scrabble for Literacy on April 21st

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an application from The Amirian Group. The request is to establish permanent zoning for 299.77 acres of land in San Patricio County.

• Public hearing for The Amirian Group regarding permanent zoning for 299.77 acres

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a permanent zoning designation for approximately 300 acres. The recommendation includes I-Industrial zoning for most of the land and a mix of C-2-General Commercial and C-1-Local Commercial zoning along specific roads.

• Approved minutes of the November 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of I-Industrial zoning for approximately 260 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of C-2-General Commercial zoning along SH 361 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of C-1-Local Commercial zoning along Ave B, Oklahoma Ave, and Ingleside ISD (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to solid waste and weed ordinances, including changes to associated fees. The body is also considering a zoning change for a property on Avenue F and reviewing the Cape Bay Development.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 2662 Avenue F
• Ordinance amendments regarding weeds, trash, rubbish, debris, and stagnant water
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 46 regarding solid waste collection
• Resolution to change monthly fees for solid water services
• Presentation from Hogan Homes on the Cape Bay Development

City Council approved a salary increase for the City Manager and updated several ordinances and resolutions regarding waste services, board appointments, and fire department officers. The council also approved a bank depository agreement extension and a zoning change for one property.

• Approved City Manager's six-month anniversary pay increase to $140,000 annual base salary
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 2662 Avenue F (Ordinance 2023-01)
• Approved appointment/reappointment of Ingleside Volunteer Fire Department Officers (Resolution 2023-01)
• Approved Bank Depository Agreement Extension with Frost Bank (Resolution 2023-02)
• Approved appointment/reappointment of Board of Adjustment members (Resolution 2023-03)
• Appointed Assistant Chief Martin C. Molina to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (Resolution 2023-04)
• Approved first reading of ordinances amending waste and environment codes (Chapters 30 and 46)
• Approved changes to solid waste service fees (Resolutions 2023-05 and 2023-06)