Liberty County public meetings in 2023

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will consider awarding two Business Façade Improvement Grants, discuss possible funding for a 10-unit T-hangar at the Liberty Municipal Airport, and review a new economic development grant program. The board will also hear reports from the General Manager and Finance, and approve the October 17, 2023 minutes.

• Grant to Elizabeth Abshier: $4,559 (Business Façade Improvement Grant Program)
• Grant to Nick Zolfaghari: $9,405 (Business Façade Improvement Grant Program)
• Discussion: funding for one 10-unit T-Hangar at Liberty Municipal Airport
• Discussion: creation of a new economic development grant program
• Review of LCDC 2023 Annual Report

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with reports from the city manager and finance officer, followed by a consent agenda and two regular agenda items: a resolution authorizing a contract amendment request for the Texas Community Development Fund contract with the Texas Department of Agriculture, and an interlocal agreement with Hardin ISD for use of the municipal golf course. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution authorizing contract amendment request for TDA contract CDV21-0052
• Interlocal agreement with Hardin ISD for use of Liberty Municipal Golf Course
• City Manager's report on 2024 Fire Hydrant Replacement, Golf Course, Water Leak Repair, 2024 Street Rehabilitation, and Electrical Projects
• Executive session on litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include approving the purchase of two police vehicles and a fire truck, an interlocal agreement with Liberty County Hospital District #1, and an ordinance to suspend CenterPoint's proposed rate increase for 90 days while hiring experts to fight it. The council will also consider building code updates and discuss personnel, legal, and economic development matters in executive session.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of two Liberty Police Department vehicles
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a fire truck for the Liberty Fire Department
• Ordinance suspending CenterPoint rate increase effective date for 90 days and authorizing hiring lawyers and rate experts
• Interlocal agreement with Liberty County Hospital District #1
• Ordinance amending building, electric, plumbing, and fire codes

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and set resolutions for upcoming public hearings. The meeting also includes awarding proposals for employee insurance and discussing a proposed tax rate.

• Awarding proposals for employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance for FY 2023-2024
• Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Setting a public hearing for the proposed FY 2023-2024 City Budget
• Setting a public hearing for the 2023 tax rate
• Setting the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

City Council approved new insurance providers for employees and scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate. The Council also voted to set a proposed tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Awarded health insurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and dental, vision, and term life insurance to Principal (7-0)
• Set public hearing for proposed FY 2023-2024 City Budget for September 12, 2023, at 6:00 pm (7-0)
• Set public hearing for 2023 Tax Rate for September 12, 2023, at 6:00 pm (7-0)
• Approved setting the proposed FY 2023-2024 tax rate at $0.6204 (5-2)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program. The Board will also consider resolutions to approve these items and discuss potential funding for T-Hangars at Liberty Municipal Airport.

• Public Hearing on FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget and CDCIP
• Resolution approving the FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget
• Resolution approving the FY 2023-2024 Community Development Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion of potential funding for T-Hangars at Liberty Municipal Airport
• Oath of Office for appointed Board Members

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget and the Community Development Capital Improvement Program. The budget includes $1,274,950 in revenues and expenditures. The Board also administered oaths of office to two re-appointed members.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to re-appointed Board Members Dan VanDeventer and Mark Campbell
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 LCDC Budget (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Capital Improvement Program (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including awarding a bid for Fire Station Two construction and approving interlocal agreements for the municipal golf course. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding an Entergy Texas, Inc. fuel reconciliation settlement.

• Awarding the bid for the construction of Fire Station Two
• Ordinance authorizing a settlement for the proposed fuel reconciliation of Entergy Texas, Inc.
• Resolutions approving interlocal agreements with Liberty ISD, Dayton ISD, and Hull-Daiसetta ISD for use of the municipal golf course
• Ratifying LCDC’s grant amendment for RKR Restaurants, LLC
• Discussion regarding potential funding for T-Hangars at Liberty Municipal Airport

Council awarded the construction contract for Fire Station Two to Construction Managers of Southeast Texas. The city also approved a fuel reconciliation settlement with Entergy Texas, Inc. and interlocal agreements for school districts to use the municipal golf course.

• Awarded Fire Station Two construction bid to Construction Managers of Southeast Texas (7-0)
• Approved settlement of fuel reconciliation with Entergy Texas, Inc. (7-0)
• Ratified LCDC grant amendment for RKR Restaurants, LLC to extend Wendy's construction timeline to April 30, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved interlocal agreements for Liberty, Dayton, and Hull-Daisetta ISDs to use the municipal golf course (7-0)
• Nominated Mark Herndon for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (7-0)
• Approved July 11 and July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board also intends to discuss the reappointments of board members.

• Treasurer's Financial Report
• Friends of the Library Report
• Library Director's report on summer reading, maintenance, and staff updates
• Discussion regarding Board Member Reappointments

The board approved a motion for President Tinya Griffin to write a letter of recommendation for Administrative Assistant Amber Ursprung to become the next library director. The board also approved the April 27, 2023, meeting minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Approved April 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved treasurer's report
• Approved motion for President Tinya Griffin to write a recommendation letter for Amber Ursprung for the director position

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold elections for President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also review the FY24 budget and discuss replacing crepe myrtle trees on Highway 90.

• Appointment of LCDC President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Review and discussion of the FY24 budget
• Discussion regarding replacing crepe myrtle trees on Highway 90
• Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in executive session

The board appointed its President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Members approved an amendment to an economic development agreement with RKR Restaurants, LLC to extend the construction timeframe. The board also reviewed the FY24 budget and a proposal to replace trees on Highway 90.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Barbara Norwood as President (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Dorsett as Vice President (5-0)
• Appointed Kathrine McCarty as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved amending economic development agreement with RKR Restaurants, LLC to extend construction timeframe (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will administer oaths of office to appointed Board Members and consider approving the Richardson Minor Plat. The meeting also includes a work session to review and discuss the status of 116 McManus.

• Oath of Office for appointed Board Members
• Approval of the Richardson Minor Plat
• Status review of 116 McManus

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding lot sizes. The Commission also denied a request to rezone 116 McManus to allow for a manufactured home.

• Approved amending section 10.02.122 of the Code of Ordinances related to lot sizes (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of 116 McManus for a manufactured home (3-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a work session regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. This meeting is scheduled as a work session for presentation and discussion.

• Presentation and work session regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 2023-2024. City Manager Tom Warner and Assistant City Manager/CFO Naomi Herrington presented reports on various funds. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the condemnation of six hazardous structures. The meeting also includes a work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

• Public hearing on repairing or demolishing structures at 4106 N Main, 921 Lamar, 158 Glenn, 94 Navigation, 1606 Wallisville, and 2934 Grand
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign demolition and removal orders
• Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 for the Fire Station No. 1 renovation project
• Work session regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• City Manager's report on street rehabilitation, fire hydrant repairs, and electrical projects

City Council identified several hazardous structures for demolition or repair following a public hearing. The council also approved a change order for the Fire Station No. 1 renovation project and held a work session on the proposed 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved demolition of 4106 N Main shed within 90 days (7-0)
• Approved demolition of 158 Glenn shed within 30 days (7-0)
• Approved demolition of 94 Navigation within 30 days (7-0)
• Approved demolition of 1606 Wallisville within 90 days (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 2934 Grand or demolition if repair is impossible (6-1)
• No action taken on 921 Lamar as homeowner began removing addition
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Fire Station No. 1 Renovation Project (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for a fiber optic network installation and final payment for library renovations. The agenda also includes ordinances to amend subdivision and drainage standards.

• Awarding bid for fiber optic network installation and equipment purchase
• Final payment to Brazos Commercial Roofing for Library/Cultural Center renovation
• Interlocal agreement for the sale of the fire department building at 119 Bowie St.
• Ordinance amending subdivision standards (Section 10.02.121)
• Ordinance amending streets and drainage construction and design standards

City Council approved a $157,800 contract for a pole attachment audit and a $33,876 HVAC maintenance agreement. The council also ratified funding for airport wildlife fencing and approved several consent items, including a fire station renovation change order.

• Approved $157,800 contract with Schneider Engineering for pole attachment audit and distribution inventory (6-0)
• Approved $33,876 HVAC maintenance bid awarded to Southeast Texas Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC (6-0)
• Ratified LCDC expenditure of $110,560 for wildlife fencing at Liberty Municipal Airport (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 9 and May 16 minutes, a TxDOT grant application, and Fire Station No. 1 renovation change order (6-0)
• Tabled fiber optic network installation bid due to technical reasons
• Conducted public hearing on 2022 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including awarding bids for fiber optic network installation and HVAC maintenance. They will also review policy updates for the Community Resilience Program and hold a public hearing on the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report.

• Awarding bid for fiber optic network installation to Future Infrastructure
• Public Hearing on 2022 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
• Ordinance amending minimum lot sizes in building regulations

City Council approved a contract for a comprehensive electric system inventory and a bid for city-wide HVAC maintenance. The council also ratified funding for airport wildlife fencing and approved several consent items, including a fire station renovation change order.

• Approved $157,800 contract with Schneider Engineering for pole attachment audit and distribution inventory (6-0)
• Approved $33,876 bid for HVAC maintenance awarded to Southeast Texas Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC (6-0)
• Ratified LCDC expenditure of $110,560 for wildlife fencing at Liberty Municipal Airport (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 9 and May 16 minutes, a TxDOT grant application, and Fire Station No. 1 renovation change order (6-0)
• Tabled fiber optic network installation bid due to technical reasons

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding lot sizes. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for 116 McManus to allow a manufactured home on the property.

• Amendment to section 10.02.122 of the Code of Ordinances related to lot sizes
• Rezoning of 116 McManus to allow a manufactured home

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding lot sizes. The commission also denied a request to rezone 116 McManus to allow for a manufactured home.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved amendment to section 10.02.122 of the Code of Ordinances related to lot sizes (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of 116 McManus for a manufactured home (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will canvas the returns and declare the results of the May 6, 2023, general municipal election. Following the election results, council members will be administered their oaths of office. The Council will also elect a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Canvassing of the May 6, 2023, general municipal election results
• Oath of Office for Council Members
• Election of a Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council approved an ordinance declaring the results of the May 6, 2023, General Municipal Election. Newly elected and returning council members were sworn into office. The Council also elected a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approved ordinance canvassing May 6 General Municipal Election results (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Council Members John Hebert, Jr., Libby Simonson, and Dennis Beasley
• Elected Council Member Smith as Mayor Pro Tem (6-1)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The LCDC Board will consider transferring funds to the Airport Fund for a wildlife fencing project. The meeting also includes a work session regarding proposals for the LCDC Strategic Plan.

• Transfer of $110,560 to the Airport Fund for the Wildlife Fencing Project local match
• LCDC Strategic Plan Proposals work session
• General Manager's report on business facade grants, economic development, and airport topics

The board approved a fund transfer to provide the city's 10% local match for wildlife fencing at the Liberty Municipal Airport. The board also approved the minutes from April 18, 2023. A work session was held to discuss goals for the LCDC Strategic Plan.

• Approved transferring $110,560 to the Airport Fund for the Wildlife Fencing Project local match (7-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will declare the results of the May 6, 2023, general municipal election and administer oaths of office. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding Entergy Texas, Inc. rate increases and several infrastructure project bids.

• Canvassing and declaring results for the May 6, 2023, general municipal election
• Ordinance authorizing settlement of proposed Entergy Texas, Inc. rate increase
• Awarding U.S. Highway 90 waterline project bid to Bull-G Construction, LLC
• Awarding elevated tank rehabilitation project bid to Tanksco, Inc.
• Amending the meter installation section of electrical service requirements

City Council approved a settlement regarding Entergy Texas, Inc.'s base rate increase and a resolution supporting the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe. Several items related to the May 6 municipal election were tabled pending certified results. The council also approved routine consent items and a resolution for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Approved settlement for Entergy Texas, Inc. base rate increase (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe (6-1)
• Approved April 11 and April 25, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved resolution for participation in Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (7-0)
• Tabled canvassing of May 6 general municipal election results
• Tabled administration of Oath of Office to Council Members
• Tabled election of Mayor Pro Tem

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum regarding the grand opening of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no official action will be taken.

• Grand Opening of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course at 100 Magnolia Ridge Drive

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will review the February 23, 2023, minutes and hear reports from the Treasurer, Friends of the Library, and the Library Director. The board will also consider updating bylaws with a city attendance policy and changing the scheduled meeting time to 5 p.m.

• Approval of February 23, 2023, minutes
• Proposed addition of city attendance policy to Bylaws
• Proposed change of meeting time to 5 p.m.
• Library Director report on construction and maintenance updates

The Liberty Municipal Library Board updated its bylaws to align with the City of Liberty's attendance policy and officially changed the board meeting time to 5 p.m. The board also approved the February 23, 2023 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved and adopted the City of Liberty's attendance policy for bylaws
• Approved changing official board meeting time in bylaws to 5 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed settlement agreement and contract amendments with the City of Hardin regarding wastewater disposal. The meeting also includes several ordinances related to sign regulation, building numbering, and fence maintenance.

• Proposed Settlement Agreement with the City of Hardin regarding wastewater disposal
• Proposed Wastewater Disposal Contract amendments with the City of Hardin
• Ordinance amending regulations for signs within the city
• Ordinance adding building numbering regulations to Chapter 3
• Ordinance adding fence maintenance regulations to Chapter 3

City Council approved a settlement and contract amendments with the City of Hardin regarding wastewater disposal. The council also passed ordinances updating sign regulations and building numbering requirements. Additionally, the city authorized funding for airport wildlife fencing and granted easements for the Big Bayou Outfall project.

• Approved settlement agreement with City of Hardin regarding wastewater disposal (6-0)
• Approved amended Wastewater Disposal Contract with City of Hardin (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending sign regulations, including banner signs and height limits (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring building numbering on all new and existing buildings (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance regulating fence maintenance
• Approved resolution to accept TxDOT funding for airport wildlife fencing, estimated at $1,105,593 (6-0)
• Approved resolution for drainage and construction easements for Water Control Improvement District #5 (6-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding a possible expenditure of funds. The board will also consider awarding a grant to Betty Runkle through the Business Façade Improvement Grant Program.

• Public hearing regarding the possible expenditure of funds
• Grant award consideration for Betty Runkle in the amount of $5,660 for the Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The board approved a grant for exterior renovations at 1808 Sam Houston. A public hearing was held regarding the potential expenditure of funds for four specific projects. The March 21, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Awarded $5,660 Business Façade Improvement Grant to Betty Runkle for 1808 Sam Houston (5-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider approving a replat for Lot 32 of the Westwood Acres Subdivision. The meeting also includes work sessions to review requirements for accessory buildings and lot sizes and setbacks.

• Approval of March 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Replat of Lot 32 of the Westwood Acres Subdivision
• Work session to review lot sizes and setback requirements
• Work session to review accessory building requirements

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance request to split one .25-acre lot into two smaller lots in the Westwood Acres Subdivision. The commission also held work sessions to review proposed changes to residential lot sizes and accessory building requirements.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance request for Lot 32 of Westwood Acres Subdivision to allow lot sizes of 5,418 sq ft and depth of 70 feet (2-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the condemnation of three hazardous structures. The meeting also includes discussions on updating the city's sign ordinance and potential new code enforcement violations for fence maintenance.

• Public hearing on condemning structures at 606 Santa Anna, 618 San Jacinto, and 1801 Reese
• Resolution for final payment to Myron McDowell Construction for T-Hangar roof replacement
• Resolution authorizing settlement with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart regarding opioid litigation
• Resolution to transfer funds from the Cambridge Fund to the Golf Course Renovation Project
• Work session to review proposed changes to the City's sign ordinance

City Council ordered the demolition of three unsafe properties and approved a $271,168 federal grant for fire department staffing and training. The council also authorized a fund transfer for golf course renovations and approved several consent agenda items.

• Approved $271,168 SAFER Grant for fire department recruitment and training (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 606 Santa Anna (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 618 San Jacinto Guest House (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1801 Reese (7-0)
• Approved fund transfer from Cambridge Fund to Golf Course Renovation Project (7-0)
• Approved final payment to Myron McDowell Construction for airport T-hangar roof (7-0)
• Authorized settlement releases with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart for opioid settlement (7-0)
• Adopted policies for CDBG project participation (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review routine items including previous meeting minutes. The commission is also scheduled to consider a proposed replat of Lot 2 in Outer Block 31 of the East Liberty Town League.

• Replat of Lot 2, Outer Block 31 of the East Liberty Town League

The Commission approved a replat of Lot 2 of Outer Block 31 of the East Liberty Town League. This action divides one .5029-acre lot into two .2514-acre lots.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved replat of Lot 2, Outer Block 31 of the East Liberty Town League (4-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Board will consider a grant for business facade improvements and hear a presentation regarding a proposed community garden. The meeting also includes reports from the General Manager and Finance departments.

• Presentation by "The Dwelling" regarding a proposed community garden at 2522 Grand
• Grant of $8,500 to Sunny Patel for the Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved a Business Façade Improvement Grant for a motel exterior project. A presentation regarding a proposed community garden was skipped. The board also approved the January 17, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved $8,500 Business Facade Improvement Grant to Sunny Patel for 2626 Highway 90 (6-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider suspending proposed gas rates from Centerpoint Energy. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding land use restrictions for Fire Station #2 and an interlocal agreement with Liberty County Precinct One.

• Ordinance to suspend proposed gas rates by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
• Resolution authorizing land use restriction agreement for Fire Station #2
• Interlocal agreement with Liberty County Precinct One for street and ditch maintenance
• Declaration of surplus property at the Liberty Municipal Library
• City Manager report on Fiber Optic Network and Street Rehabilitation projects

City Council approved a suspension of proposed gas rate increases from CenterPoint Energy until June 15, 2023. The council also authorized a land use agreement for Fire Station #2 and accepted a land donation.

• Approved suspension of CenterPoint Energy GRIP rate increase for 45 days (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Land Use Restriction Agreement with TDHCA for Fire Station #2 (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Liberty County Precinct One for maintenance of streets, roads, ditches and recreational areas (7-0)
• Declared various Liberty Municipal Library items as surplus property (7-0)
• Accepted donation of land discussed in executive session (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 14 and February 28, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for the Fire Station No. 1 renovation project and discuss continuing the Unified Development Ordinance process. The consent agenda includes authorizing a lease for the airport house and a mowing contract.

• Awarding Fire Station No. 1 renovation bid to Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, LLC
• Authorizing City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement with Gulf Coast for the airport house
• Authorizing a contract with Chad Wallace for mowing services at the municipal airport
• Council to consider continuing the Unified Development Ordinance implementation process
• Possible action on legal, personnel, and economic development matters discussed in closed session

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve previous minutes, hear reports including a treasurer's report and construction updates, and discuss two action items: changing the meeting time and adding to the board's bylaws.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022
• Treasurer's financial report
• Library director's report on construction and children's activities
• Discussion of a Game Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement
• Consideration of a meeting time change and addition to bylaws

The Board approved a new Acceptable Use Policy for the Teen Game Center and authorized updates to the Board Bylaws to align with City attendance policies. The Board also approved the financial report and the minutes from the October 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2023 meeting
• Approved Financial Report including $6,321.45 in annual trust income
• Approved Teen Game Center Acceptable Use Policy
• Denied request to change regular meeting time from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Approved motion for Director to update bylaws to comply with City 70% attendance policy and change official meeting time to 5 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from October 12, 2022, and one regular agenda item: a replat of Lot 2 and the west half of Lot 1 of the Baillio Subdivision. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Consider approving a replat of Lot 2 and the West ½ of Lot 1, Baillio Subdivision

City Council

The Liberty City Council will vote on awarding a bid for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project and accepting the FY 2021-2022 annual audit. The Council will also consider ordinances limiting residential lots to one single-family unit and authorizing participation in Entergy rate cases at the PUC, plus resolutions to purchase a police vehicle and approve an interlocal agreement with Liberty ISD for a Health Science Center program.

• Awarding the bid for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Ordinance limiting residential lots to one single-family unit
• Authorizing participation with other Entergy cities in PUC rate cases
• Purchase of one Liberty Police Department vehicle
• Interlocal agreement with Liberty ISD for the Health Science Center program

The City Council approved a major street rehabilitation project and updated subdivision ordinances to limit lots to one residential unit. Other actions included accepting the FY 2021-2022 audit and approving a police vehicle purchase. The council also entered an agreement with Liberty ISD for a health science training program.

• Awarded 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project to Vulcan Materials for $2,046,784.59 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Annual Audit Report (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance limiting lots to one detached single-family residential unit (5-1)
• Authorized participation with other cities in Entergy Texas, Inc. regulatory proceedings (6-0)
• Approved purchase of one police vehicle from Silsbee Ford for $43,505.20 (6-0)
• Awarded annual substation maintenance bid to Dashiell (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Liberty ISD for Health Science Center Program (6-0)
• Approved January 10 and January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to order a general election for three councilmember seats. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding economic development grants, fire hydrant replacements, and security camera purchases.

• Ordinance ordering a general election on May 6, 2023, for three councilmembers
• Resolution to rescind the prior order of abatement on 608 Garrett Street
• Economic development grant awards for KJ Chemicals, LLC
• Bid award for the fire hydrant replacement project
• Purchase of security cameras and devices from Ford AV

City Council approved a general election for three council seats and authorized an economic development grant for KJ Chemicals, LLC. The council also awarded a fire hydrant replacement contract and approved security camera purchases for utility sites.

• Approved ordinance for general election on May 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved rescinding the order of abatement on 608 Garrett Street (7-0)
• Approved economic development grant to KJ Chemicals, LLC (7-0)
• Awarded fire hydrant replacement project bid to Bull-G Construction, LLC (7-0)
• Approved purchase of security cameras from Ford AV for substations and wastewater plant (7-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing on possible expenditure of funds and consider authorizing an economic development agreement with KJ Chemical, LLC. The board will also receive reports on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Facade Grant Program, projects, golf course, and airport.

• Public hearing on possible expenditure of funds
• Consider and take action on economic development agreement with KJ Chemical, LLC
• General Manager's Report on Economic Development Strategic Plan, Facade Grant Program, projects, golf course, and airport
• Finance Report
• Approval of December 20, 2022 minutes

The Board authorized an agreement to attract KJ Chemical, LLC to a new facility at 4003 Beaumont. The company plans to invest at least $3,000,000 and hire 12 employees. The LCDC will provide reimbursements for utility upgrades and fire hydrant installations.

• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved economic development agreement with KJ Chemical, LLC for reimbursements not to exceed $30,000 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Fire Station No. 1 roof retrofit project and rejecting all bids for the renovation project. They will also hold public hearings on parade regulations and fire mitigation rates, then meet in closed session to discuss legal, economic development, personnel, and real estate matters.

City Council approved a roof retrofit contract for Fire Station No. 1 and updated the city's parade regulations. The council also adopted new fire mitigation rates to recover costs for emergency responses and rejected all bids for a larger fire station renovation project.

• Awarded Fire Station No. 1 roof retrofit bid to Mike Barnett Construction for $361,850 (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Fire Station No. 1 renovation project (7-0)
• Approved amendments to parade and procession regulations in Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved adoption of fire mitigation rates in the master fee schedule (5-2)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13 and December 21, 2022 (7-0)