Jamaica Beach public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will discuss an addendum to Ordinance 2025-03 that adds enforcement, registration, and compliance provisions for short‑term rentals. It will also review a proposed rate increase by Texas Gas Service Company and a new Right‑of‑Way permit process for work within the city. Additional items include an update on the wastewater treatment plant electrical project and routine approval of the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Addendum to STR Ordinance 2025-03 – additional enforcement, registration, compliance provisions
• Discussion of Texas Gas Service Company rate increase
• Discussion of a Right‑of‑Way (ROW) permit process for work within the city limits
• Update on wastewater treatment plant electrical project from John Mercer/Lynn Engineering
• Approval of minutes from the Regular City Council meeting on 10‑23‑2025 (consent agenda)

The November 13, 2025 city council meeting included a call to order, pledge, invocation, and a public‑comment segment. Residents expressed strong views about the short‑term‑rental ordinance, but the minutes record no motions, votes, or other council actions. As a result, no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will discuss and possibly act on updating the organizational chart by shifting the Community Relations Coordinator/Finance Assistant position from the City Administrator to the Finance Director. A special presentation will review the Wastewater Collection System Condition Assessment, and a new police officer, Adrian Cisneros, will be sworn in. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear public comments about recent beach renourishment.

• Discussion and possible approval of updating the organizational chart to move the Community Relations Coordinator/Finance Assistant position to the Finance Director
• Special presentation on the Wastewater Collection System Condition Assessment by HR Green
• Swearing in of new police officer Adrian Cisneros
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 10-09-2025
• Public comments addressing concerns over the recent beach renourishment project

The council approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. They also swore in new police Officer Adrian Cisneros. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 10-09-2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Swore in Officer Adrian Cisneros

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a potential salary increase for the Chief of Police following the completion of his introductory period. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Possible action to approve a 15% increase for the Chief of Police
• Proclamation for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Approval of minutes from 09-25-2025 and 09-29-2025 meetings
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters

The council approved the consent agenda, adopting the minutes from the September 25 and September 29 meetings. It also voted to give the Chief of Police a 15% salary increase after his introductory period. Both motions passed with three votes in favor and two members absent.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (3 AYES, 2 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)
• Approved 15% salary increase for Chief of Police (3 AYES, 2 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The September 29 meeting will review the FY 2025 General Fund budget. The budget shows total projected revenue of $2,099,067, primarily from property tax ($1,036,317) and sales tax ($320,000). Expenditures are listed by department, including $792,009 for administration, $119,243 for building/STR, $3,250 for fire‑EMS, $295,673 for municipal court, and $177,900 for police.

• Property Tax revenue $1,036,317
• Sales Tax revenue $320,000
• Administration expenses $792,009
• Police department expenses $177,900
• Municipal Court expenses $295,673

The council approved the FY2025-2026 ad valorem tax rate after a roll‑call vote of four yes votes and one absent member. Earlier, the council opened and then closed the FY2024-2025 budget public hearing, each motion passing with four affirmative votes and one absent member. The meeting also moved into an executive session and later adjourned, both actions approved by the council.

• Open FY2024-2025 budget public hearing (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT) – passed
• Close FY2024-2025 budget public hearing (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT) – passed
• Adopt FY2025-2026 ad valorem tax rate (4 Yes, 1 Absent) – passed
• Adjourn to executive session – approved
• Adjourn meeting (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT) – passed

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to gather input on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Following the hearing, the council will discuss and possibly vote to approve the budget.

• Public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Possible action to approve the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and reports from city directors and police.

• Public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 proposed ad valorem tax rate
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
• Police report for August 2025 citing 153 calls for service and 236 citations

The City Council voted to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on 09-11-2025. The motion received 4 ayes, 1 abstention, and 0 nays. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 09-11-2025 (4 ayes, 1 abstention, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, a lifeguard appreciation presentation, reports from the city administrator, police chief and fire chief, and a consent agenda to approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting. No other actions or decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the regular council meeting on 08-28-2025 (consent agenda)
• Lifeguard Appreciation (special presentation)
• Public Comment (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Reports from City Administrator, Police Chief, and Fire Chief
• Announcements (none listed)

The City Council voted to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 28, 2025. Mayor Morse made the motion, Alderwoman Joseph seconded, and the vote recorded four AYES and one member absent. No other formal actions were taken during the September 11 meeting.

• Approved minutes from 08‑28‑2025 (4 AYES, 1 absent)

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council discussed the proposed FY2025-2026 budget, which mirrors last year's with adjustments including the removal of the development department and addition of public works. The city proposes adopting the No New Revenue tax rate, with projected revenues close to the current year except for reduced interest earnings. Key changes include new benefits for employees, plans for new police vehicles, and a generator for the wastewater treatment plant.

• FY2025-2026 budget discussion with No New Revenue tax rate proposed
• New Public Works department budget with projects and fleet maintenance planned
• Police Department to acquire new vehicles in the next year
• Generator for wastewater treatment plant under review with Mercer
• Postage for citations increased due to return receipt costs

The meeting included a call to order, public comment, and reports from the city administrator, police chief, and finance director. No motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The items discussed were informational only.

City Council

The City Council heard reports on the condition of sewer lines and the development of a long-term infrastructure plan. Residents raised concerns regarding the enforcement of marina permits and the city's decision to cancel a beach cleanup partnership with a short-term rental company.

• Report on wastewater infrastructure and manhole conditions from HR Green
• Proposed 5 and 10 year plan for streets, drainage, water, and wastewater
• Interlocal agreement for a drainage project currently under attorney review
• Public comment on non-resident use and permit enforcement at the boat marina
• Public comment regarding the cancellation of a beach cleanup with Beach Box

The City Council voted to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on July 24, 2025 and the special budget workshop meeting on August 7, 2025. The motion passed with four affirmative votes, one member absent, and no negative votes. No other actions or decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 07-24-2025 regular council meeting (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from 08-07-2025 special council budget workshop (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Discussion and consideration of the FY2025-2026 budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the city's noise and prohibited animal ordinances. Members will also review parking and usage regulations for the Jamaica Beach Regatta Basin Facility and discuss street parking enforcement.

• Review of Noise Ordinance 2020-2 regarding loud or disturbing noise
• Review of Ordinance 2002-3 regarding prohibited animals, reptiles, fowl, birds, and insects
• Review of Ordinance 2021-3 regarding Jamaica Beach Regatta Basin Facility usage and parking
• Discussion of street parking enforcement and public safety

The City Council voted to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 10, 2025. The motion was made by Alderman McDermott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Renick, and passed unanimously with five AYES and no NAYS. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 07-10-2025 meeting (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of Gilbert Salas as City Administrator and the execution of his employment contract. Members will also review the city's noise ordinance and a grant for park upgrades.

• Approval of Sign Ordinance 2025-04 regarding permits and restrictions for signs
• Possible appointment of Gilbert Salas as City Administrator
• Review of Noise Ordinance 2020-2
• Discussion of NFC Grant for park upgrades

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting and adopted Sign Ordinance 2025-04. It also voted to appoint Gilbert Salas as the City Administrator. All three actions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved minutes from 06-26-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Sign Ordinance 2025-04 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Gilbert Salas as City Administrator (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct a special presentation and receive reports from city directors. The body will also review minutes from the June 12 meeting.

• Swearing in of Police Sergeant Raymond Orozco
• JB Volunteer Fire Department Annual BBQ Dance Fundraiser announcement for July 5

The council voted 4-0-1 to approve Gilbert Salas as City Administrator with a three‑year salary of $152,000. It also approved dissolving the Code Enforcement position to fund a City Secretary, reclassifying the Development Director to a Public Works Manager, combining Utilities and Municipal Court Clerk roles into a City Secretary, adding two full‑time Maintenance Technicians, and a related budget amendment. All motions passed with four ayes and one member absent.

• Approved City Administrator contract for Gilbert Salas, $152,000 salary for three years (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved dissolution of Code Enforcement position and creation of City Secretary position (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved reclassification of Director of Development to Public Works Manager (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved combination of Utilities Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk into City Secretary position (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved addition of two full‑time Maintenance Technician positions (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved budget amendment to reflect employee salary changes (4 ayes, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a proposed sign ordinance regarding permits and restrictions. The body will also consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tempore and authorizing participation in the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative.

• Discussion of Sign Ordinance 2025-XX regarding permits and location restrictions
• Resolution 2025-03 to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution 2025-04 to authorize participation in BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
• Police report of 123 calls for service and 147 citations in May

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 1, May 12, and May 20 special meetings. Council members appointed Aaron Renick as Mayor Pro Tempore. They also authorized the city to join the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The meeting was then adjourned into executive session.

• Approved minutes from 05-01-2025 and 05-12-2025 (3‑0)
• Approved minutes from 05-20-2025 (5‑0)
• Appointed Aaron Renick as Mayor Pro Tempore (5‑0)
• Authorized participation in BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting into executive session (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to swear in the new Mayor, Aldermen, and police officers. Members will discuss entering a contract for delinquent property tax collection and review a proposed sign ordinance.

• Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blaire & Sampson, LLP to collect delinquent property taxes
• Review of proposed Sign Ordinance 2025-XX regarding permits and restrictions
• Swearing in of new Mayor, Aldermen, and four police officers
• Executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The council voted to sell boat slip 10 with a city‑paid filing fee and a 30‑day closing, while rejecting the sale of slips 42 and 43 and requiring a new bid with a $10,000 minimum. The motion passed with four votes in favor, one member absent, and no votes against. The meeting was then adjourned into executive session, later reconvened, and finally adjourned for the day.

• Approved sale of boat slip 10; rejected slips 42 & 43 and set $10,000 minimum bid (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)
• Adjourned into Executive Session at 6:50 P.M. (motion passed)
• Adjourned from Executive Session at 7:08 P.M. (motion passed)
• Adjourned regular meeting (4 AYES, 1 ABSENT, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council will consider a resolution canvassing the May 3 municipal election results, approve a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for delinquent tax collection, and discuss a proposed sign ordinance. Reports are mostly oral from the city administrator.

• Resolution canvassing May 3 municipal election results
• Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blaire & Sampson, LLP for delinquent property tax collection
• Discussion of proposed Sign Ordinance 2025-XX regarding signs, permits, and restrictions

The council met on May 12, 2025 with four members present and two absent. Because there was no quorum, the council could not approve the minutes from the May 1 regular meeting. The council discussed Resolution No. 2025-03 on canvassing municipal election votes, but no vote on that resolution was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. after a motion passed with three ayes, two absent, and zero nays.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (3 ayes, 2 absent, 0 nays)
• Did not approve May 1 minutes due to lack of quorum

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the purchase of new wet well pumps and a control panel for the wastewater treatment plant, discuss appointing a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission and an Investment Officer, and review amendments to building permit fees and the sign ordinance. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from city staff.

• Purchase of new wet well pumps and control panel (only one pump remaining operational)
• Appointment of a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Appointment of an Investment Officer as required by the Public Funds Investment Act
• Discussion of amending the building permit fee schedule (proposed reductions)
• Discussion of amending Ordinance 1987-9 regarding signs

Mayor Sharon Bower called the meeting to order and a roll call was taken. The council heard public comments, including remarks about the upcoming election and short‑term rental regulations. Members discussed the need to appoint an interim city secretary as required by state law, but no vote or formal decision was recorded.

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several appointments and purchases, including new wet well pumps for the wastewater treatment plant. They will also consider amending Ordinance 1987-9 regarding signs, a topic linked to recent short-term rental (STR) discussions. Additionally, the council will review the second-quarter budget report for FY2024/25.

• Discussion and action on purchasing new wet well pumps and a control panel for the wastewater treatment plant
• Discussion and action to appoint a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Discussion and action to appoint an Investment Officer as required by state law
• Discussion and action to appoint an Interim City Secretary as a statutory position
• Discussion of amending Ordinance 1987-9 regarding signs, tied to short-term rental ordinance issues

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will vote on the final draft of the Short-term Rental Ordinance and discuss a Beach User Fee plan after receiving comments from the General Land Office. They will also consider updates to the city strategic plan, approve new Procurement and Comprehensive Financial Policies, and vote on purchasing wet well pumps and a control panel for the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for the new police chief and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Vote on final draft of Short-term Rental Ordinance
• Discussion of Beach User Fee plan following GLO comments
• Purchase of new wet well pumps and control panel for WWTP (six originally, now only two operational)
• Approval of updates to Procurement Policy and Comprehensive Financial Policy
• Swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Matthew Seurattan and proclamation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The council voted to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on March 27, 2025. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Renick, seconded by Alderwoman Joseph, and passed unanimously with five yes votes and no nay votes.

• Approved minutes from 3-27-2025 (5-0)

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will consider a final vote on the latest version of the short-term rental ordinance and discuss the Beach User Fee Plan. Other new business includes a resolution to declare a city vehicle surplus for auction and purchasing additional mailboxes for residents. The meeting also includes citizen comments, reports from city staff, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion and potential final vote on Short-term Rental Ordinance
• Discussion and consideration of Beach User Fee Plan after GLO comments
• Resolution 2025-2 declaring city vehicle surplus and authorizing auction or sale
• Purchase and installation of additional post office boxes for new residents
• Approval of minutes from March 13 and March 17, 2025 meetings

The City Council approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting by a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were finalized during the session. A discussion was opened on Resolution 2025‑2 to declare property surplus, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved minutes from 3‑13‑2025 (5‑0)

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will hold a special meeting on March 17, 2025, and immediately recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. No other items are on the agenda, and no public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to deliberate personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal)

The Jamaica Beach City Council met in special session on March 17, 2025, and voted unanimously to recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m. with no action taken, and the council adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Recessed into executive session for personnel discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

This regular meeting includes two action items: a resolution to formalize the sale of three city-owned boat slips and approval of a service agreement with HR Green for a wastewater collection system condition assessment. Council will also discuss a parking ordinance prompted by Senior Skip Day and continue deliberations on proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance. Reports from the city administrator, police, and development director will be presented, including the start of beach nourishment on March 24.

• Resolution 2025-1 to declare property surplus and authorize auction/sale of designated boat slips (3 slips previously approved for sale)
• Approval of agreement with HR Green for Wastewater Collection System Condition Assessment
• Discussion of a parking ordinance after Senior Skip Day parking concerns
• Continued discussion of proposed changes to Short-term Rental ordinance
• Beach Nourishment project beginning March 24 with phased beach closures

The Jamaica Beach City Council approved Resolution 2025-1 to declare three city-owned boat slips as surplus and authorize their auction or sale with a minimum bid of $8,000, reserving the right to reject all bids. They also approved a $66,200 agreement with HR Green for a Wastewater Collection System Condition Assessment. The council discussed but did not vote on a parking ordinance and the short-term rental ordinance, agreeing to revisit both at future meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2025-1 declaring 3 city-owned boat slips surplus and authorizing sale/auction with $8,000 minimum bid (5-0)
• Approved $66,200 agreement with HR Green for wastewater collection system condition assessment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters; no action taken upon return

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider three new business items: a partnership with the University of Houston for a grant to use decommissioned wind turbine blades as boat house pilings, an agreement with Aran Franklin Engineering for engineered drawing templates for common residential structures, and amendments to the animal and zoning ordinances. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

• Partnering with University of Houston on NSF grant to repurpose decommissioned wind turbine blades as boat house pilings
• Consideration of an agreement with Aran Franklin Engineering to design engineered drawing templates for decks, handrails, stairs, AC/generator platforms, and boat docks
• Discussion on amending the animal ordinance regarding harboring and keeping domestic and wild animals
• Discussion on amending the zoning ordinance in multiple areas
• Approval of minutes from the February 13, 2025 regular City Council meeting (consent agenda)

The Jamaica Beach City Council approved an agreement with Aran Franklin Engineering to design engineered drawing templates for decks, handrails, stairs, AC/generator platforms, and boat docks, aiming to reduce costs for residents. The council also discussed partnering with the University of Houston on a grant project using decommissioned wind turbine blades for marine pilings, agreeing to continue discussions. Updates to animal and zoning ordinances were discussed, with drafts to be prepared for future meetings. The meeting included a unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda and a unanimous vote to recess into executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved agreement with Aran Franklin Engineering for engineered drawing templates (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several new business items, including legal action against a short-term rental property and the sale of city-owned boat slips. The body will also consider selecting an engineer for wastewater system repairs and review the first quarter budget report.

• Authorization to sue property at 16643 Bermuda Way for unpaid hotel occupancy tax
• Proposal to sell excess city property consisting of 4 boat slips at the marina
• Selection of an engineer to address inflow and infiltration in the wastewater collections system
• Review of the FY24/25 1st Quarter Budget report
• Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting

The Jamaica Beach City Council authorized the City Attorney to file suit and a notice of lis pendens against the property at 16643 Bermuda Way to collect $7,226.58 in unpaid local hotel occupancy taxes. The council also approved selling three city-owned boat slips by sealed bid and authorized negotiations with HR Green to assess the wastewater system for inflow and infiltration. The FY24/25 first quarter budget was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Authorized lawsuit and lis pendens for unpaid hotel occupancy tax at 16643 Bermuda Way (5-0)
• Approved selling boat slips #10, #42, #43 by sealed bids (5-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate with HR Green for wastewater assessment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 1-23-2025 (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The city council will decide whether to join the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), a state-administered retirement plan for municipal employees. They will also continue discussing proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance, which has drawn public criticism. The consent agenda includes approval of January 9 meeting minutes and a personnel policy update.

• Discussion and possible action on joining the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Continued discussion on proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance
• Consent agenda: approval of Jan 9 minutes and Personnel Policy Section K-9 update
• Special presentation: Police Department recognition for Special Olympics
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters

The Jamaica Beach City Council voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance 2025-02, joining the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 5% employee contribution, a 1.5-to-1 city match, and a 5% salary increase for employees. The council also discussed proposed changes to the short-term rental (STR) ordinance, including definitions for qualified bedrooms, suspension rules, and inspection procedures, but took no final action on those changes. The meeting included public comments on the STR ordinance and noise regulations.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 to join TMRS (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 1-9-2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy update, Section K-9 (4-0)
• Discussed STR ordinance changes; no vote taken

City Council

The Jamaica Beach City Council will discuss and potentially take action on several items, including joining the Texas Municipal Retirement System, authorizing the May 2025 general election, approving an election services contract with Galveston County, and considering a dune restoration project after Hurricane Beryl. The council will also continue discussions on proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance and review a strategic plan.

• Discussion and consideration of joining the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize the 2025 General Election for Mayor and 2 Aldermen on May 3, 2025
• Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Election Services Contract with Galveston County
• Discussion and consideration of a potential dune restoration project following Hurricane Beryl damage
• Discussion and consideration of proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance

The Jamaica Beach City Council approved the 2025 general election ordinance, an election services contract not to exceed $5,000, and the city's strategic plan. They also gave City Administrator Kendal Francis a $10,000 salary increase effective January 1, 2025. Discussion on short-term rental ordinance changes was tabled for a future strategy session, and joining the Texas Municipal Retirement System was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved ordinance 2025-01 authorizing the 2025 general election (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved election services contract not to exceed $5,000 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved the city's strategic plan (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for City Administrator Francis (4-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled decision on joining Texas Municipal Retirement System to next meeting
• Discussed but took no action on short-term rental ordinance changes; to be finalized in strategy session

City Council

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several property replat applications and one aerial variance. The commission will also discuss recommending or denying a proposed zoning map to the City Council.

• Replat application for 4211 Jolly Roger (Jeffery & Melissa Fell)
• Replat application for 16600 Curlew (Jack Birdsong)
• Replat application for 16707 Cormorant Road (Cheryl & Bruce Mills)
• Aerial variance application for 16530 John Davis (Kenny Jones)
• Discussion of proposed zoning map recommendation for City Council