Port Lavaca public meetings in 2025

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if 10 properties are in violation of city building codes. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Public hearing on substandard buildings at 1120 W George, 412 W Mahan, 605 W Mahan, 619 N Trinity TRLR 12, 619 N Trinity TRLR 15B, 312 El Camino Real, 519 S Juanita, and 610 W MLK
• Approval of November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of findings that properties are in violation of city ordinances
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 202 N. Virginia Street
• Meeting held via Zoom Meeting ID 820 2251 9629

The Building and Standards Commission held a public hearing and unanimously declared eight properties substandard under Chapter 12 of the City Code. Owners were given 30 to 90 days to bring properties into compliance, with staff authorized to proceed with demolition and place liens if work does not commence. Two properties (412 W Mahan and 605 W Mahan) passed with one dissenting vote each.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Declared 1120 W George substandard; 30 days to comply, demolition authorized (8-0)
• Declared 412 W Mahan substandard; 60 days to comply, demolition authorized (7-1)
• Declared 605 W Mahan substandard; 90 days to comply, demolition authorized (7-1)
• Declared 619 N Trinity TRLR 12 substandard; owner arrangements with code enforcement noted (8-0)
• Declared 619 N Trinity TRLR 15B substandard; owner arrangements with code enforcement noted (8-0)
• Declared 312 El Camino Real substandard; owner arrangements with code enforcement noted (8-0)
• Declared 519 S Juanita substandard; 30 days to comply, demolition authorized (8-0)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider consent items, reports, and two lease agreements: a boat slip at City Harbor and a tract at Harbor of Refuge. The commission will also enter closed session to discuss real property matters. Several grant-funded projects will be reported, including coastal resilience and barge cleanup.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider lease with Lonnie Carriles for City Harbor Boat Slip 2
• Consider lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
• Reports on CDBG-MIT Coastal Resilience, Restore barge cleanup, GLO CEPRA grant, and TxDOT projects

The Port Commission approved a lease with Lonnie Carriles for City Harbor Boat Slip 2 at $290 per month, contingent on insurance, and accepted a lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3, with attorney review of specific items. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the November 18, 2025 minutes and the Harbor Master's November 2025 inspection/maintenance report. No action was taken on financial reports or commissioner comments.

• Approved lease with Lonnie Carriles for City Harbor Boat Slip 2 at $290/month, contingent on insurance (5-0)
• Accepted lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3, with attorney review of specific items (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's November 2025 inspection/maintenance report (5-0)

Planning Board Special Meeting

The Port Lavaca Planning Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a variance request for side yard setbacks at 107 Opal Way. The board will also approve meeting minutes from November 25, 2025, and review a presentation on planning context by Baxter & Woodman.

• Approval of November 25, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Discuss and consider variance to side yard setbacks for residence at 107 Opal Way
• Review presentation for chapter 1.0, Planning Context, and Appendix A by Baxter & Woodman
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The Port Lavaca Planning Board held a special meeting on December 16, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 regular meeting. The board also voted unanimously to recommend approval of a variance request for side yard setbacks at 107 Opal Way, allowing 6 inches on each side, with no utility issues noted. A presentation on the city's planning context and existing conditions was reviewed, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved November 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of side yard setback variance at 107 Opal Way (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider approving interlocal agreements with Calhoun County and the Calhoun Port Authority for their participation in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number One. Other action items include a variance for a manufactured home at 617 S. Ann St., second readings of ordinances on signs, litter, fees, and a budget amendment, as well as renewal of the combined dispatch services interlocal agreement. The meeting also includes routine consent items and a closed session for legal consultation.

• Interlocal agreement with Calhoun County for TIRZ Number One participation
• Interlocal agreement with Calhoun Port Authority for TIRZ Number One participation
• Renewal of interlocal agreement for Combined Dispatch Services with Calhoun County
• Proposed changes to City of Port Lavaca HR and Workplace Policies
• Second reading of Ordinance G-19-25 amending fees for Lighthouse Beach and RV Park and Chapter 54 Waterways

The council approved three interlocal agreements related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and combined dispatch services, and adopted changes to HR policies. It also approved a variance for a manufactured home at 617 S. Ann St. and passed several ordinance amendments, while rejecting one ordinance on temporary signs. All approvals were recorded with five council members voting yea.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Calhoun County for TIRZ (5 yeas)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Calhoun Port Authority for TIRZ, contingent on Port Authority approval (5 yeas)
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Calhoun County for Combined Dispatch Services (5 yeas)
• Approved changes to City HR and Workplace Policies (5 yeas)
• Approved variance for manufactured home at 617 S. Ann St. (5 yeas)
• Approved Second and Final reading of Ordinance G-18-25 (Litter) (5 yeas)
• Approved Second and Final reading of Ordinance G-19-25 (Parks & Waterways) (5 yeas)
• Rejected Second and Final reading of Ordinance G-17-25 (Temporary Signs) (4 yeas, 1 nay)

Cancelled- Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting with items including approval of prior meeting minutes and receiving several informational reports. These reports cover monthly inspections, park assignments, financial status, updates on Ashley Field, and marketing for Lighthouse Beach RV Park and campground.

• Approve minutes from October 22, 2025
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works
• Receive update on park assignments
• Receive financial status report on Parks and Recreation Department
• Receive update on Ashley Field and marketing for Lighthouse Beach RV Park

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will consider a variance to place a 1999 manufactured home on a property at 617 S. Ann Street (Block 35, Lot 1 of Port Lavaca Original Townsite) and approve the November 4 special meeting minutes. Public comments will be accepted.

• Variance request for a 1999 manufactured home on PORT LAVACA ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 35, LOT 1 (617 S. ANN ST)
• Approval of November 4, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend approval of a variance for a 1999 manufactured home at 617 S. Ann St, requiring roof replacement and skirting per windstorm zone I. Both actions passed with a 4‑0 vote and no opposition.

• Approved November 4 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for 1999 manufactured home at 617 S. Ann St (4-0)

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will consider approving previous meeting minutes and vote to limit each property owner to five minutes of speaking time during the public hearing. They will then conduct public hearings on two old cases and seven new cases of potentially substandard buildings, followed by consideration of violation findings for those properties.

• Vote to limit property owner speaking time to 5 minutes during public hearing
• Old case: 306 West Martin Luther King (Lot 7, Block 46)
• New case: 1306 Hwy 35 (Bonorden, Block 3, Lots 3-4)
• New case: 2017 W Main (A0035 Maximo Sanchez, Tract PT 39)
• New case: 502 N San Antonio Trailer 2 & 3 (Wickham, Block F)

The Building and Standards Commission approved the September 17 meeting minutes and adopted a rule limiting each property owner to five minutes of public‑hearing testimony. It then found eight properties to be in violation of the substandard‑building ordinance and authorized demolition and liens, setting specific remediation timeframes for owners.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑minute speaking limit for property owners (unanimous)
• Declared 306 West Martin Luther King substandard; 30‑day remediation before demolition (unanimous)
• Declared 515 N Nueces substandard; 30‑day remediation before demolition (unanimous)
• Declared 1306 Hwy 35 substandard; authorized demolition (no vote recorded)
• Declared 215 E George substandard; 90‑day remediation before demolition (unanimous)
• Declared 502 N San Antonio Trailer 3 substandard; 90‑day remediation before demolition (6‑1 vote)
• Declared 502 N San Antonio Trailer 2 substandard; 30‑day remediation before demolition (no vote recorded)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider approving a lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3 and authorizing final payment for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvement bulkhead and docks. The agenda also includes receipt of routine reports (harbor master, financials) and updates on several grants. A closed session is planned to discuss real property negotiations.

• Consider lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3
• Consider approval of certificate of construction completion and final payment for Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvement – Bulkhead and Docks
• Receive updates on grants: TPWL Boating Access Grant, CDBG-MIT Coastal Resiliency Living Shoreline Project, GLO CEPRA Grant, MBMT Grant, and others
• Receive financial reports including tariff, account aging, revenue/expenditure, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The commission unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's October 2025 inspection report. It also approved a final payment of $14,968.75 for the downtown waterfront public access improvement. Finally, the commission accepted the lease agreement for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3 effective December 1, 2025.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, O’Neil, Ward, Rubio)
• Approved Harbor Master's October 2025 inspection report (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, O’Neil, Ward, Rubio)
• Approved final payment of $14,968.75 for downtown waterfront public access improvement (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, O’Neil, Ward, Rubio)
• Accepted lease for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3 starting Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, O’Neil, Ward, Rubio)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, O’Neil, Ward, Rubio)

City Council Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the city's HR and workplace policies. The meeting also includes a closed session with the city attorney. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discuss amendments to City’s HR and Workplace Policies
• Closed session for consultation with city attorney under Texas Government Code §551.071(2)

The council discussed proposed amendments to the city’s HR and workplace policies but took no action. Councilman Aguirre moved to adjourn the workshop, and Councilwoman Bland‑Stewart seconded the motion. The motion was approved by yeas from Aguirre, Dent, Padron, and Bland‑Stewart, and the workshop adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

• Discussed HR and workplace policy amendments – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn workshop – approved (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Padron, Bland‑Stewart)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and lease ratifications. It will conduct a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and take final readings on several ordinances covering zoning, retirement benefits, junk vehicle regulations, and vendor permits. Additional actions include disposing of a city‑owned 2018 Ford pickup and reviewing planning board recommendations for a battery storage facility and a fertilizer handling site.

• Public hearing on creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (presented by David Pettit)
• Ratify lease with Encore Dredging Partners, LLC for Tract 11 at Refuge Harbor
• Ratify lease with Poor Boy Bait Shop at Smith Harbor
• Consider ordinance G‑14‑25 to change the City’s matching ratio and COLA for the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Planning Board recommendation to approve a 9.9 MW battery energy storage facility on Property ID#66260 in the Port Lavaca Auto Group Subdivision

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving all listed items unanimously. It passed the second and final reading of Ordinance S‑6‑25, creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One with a 75% tax‑increment rate. The council also approved ordinances on retirement‑benefit matching, junk‑vehicle regulation, peddlers, temporary signs (5‑1 vote), littering, and fee schedules.

• Approved consent agenda items (all six council members voted yea)
• Approved Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 ordinance (second & final reading) – yea vote by all six members
• Approved Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits ordinance – yea vote by all six members
• Passed junk‑vehicle ordinance indefinitely – yea vote by all six members
• Approved peddlers ordinance amendment – yea vote by all six members
• Approved first reading of temporary signs ordinance – yea vote by 5, nay by 1 (Councilman Burke)
• Approved first reading of littering ordinance – yea vote by all six members
• Approved first reading of fees ordinance amendment – yea vote by all six members

Planning Board Special Meeting

The Planning Board will vote on three items: approving the October 28 meeting minutes, a sign ordinance variance for property A0035 (Maximo Sanchez, Tract PT 30, 2.577 acres), and approval of an auto maintenance and tire shop on Lot 4 of Mimi's Subdivision. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Sign ordinance variance for Maximo Sanchez, Tract PT 30, 2.577 acres
• Auto maintenance and tire shop on Lot 4 of Mimi's Subdivision
• Approval of October 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Planning Board unanimously approved the October 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes. The board also made unanimous recommendations to approve the conceptual plan for a sign‑ordinance variance for property A0035 MAXIMO SANCHEZ, TRACT PT 30, ACRES 2.577. Additionally, the board unanimously recommended approval of the conceptual plan for an auto maintenance and tire shop on Lot 6 of MIMI'S SUBDIVISION.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Recommended approval of sign‑variance for A0035 MAXIMO SANCHEZ, TRACT PT 30, ACRES 2.577 (unanimous ayes)
• Recommended approval of auto maintenance and tire shop on Lot 6 of MIMI'S SUBDIVISION (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (unanimous ayes)

Planning Board Meeting

The Port Lavaca Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from September and discuss conceptual plans for two properties associated with the Port Lavaca Auto Group.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Conceptual plan for A0035 Maximo Sanchez Tract Pt 32 (2001 S Highway 35)
• Conceptual plan for A0035 Maximo Sanchez Tract Pt 21, 49, 57 & 58

The board unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the staff‑recommended conceptual plan for a 9.9 MW battery energy storage system on the Maximo Sanchez property (ID #66260). The board discussed a conceptual plan for a storage and distribution terminal on another Maximo Sanchez parcel (ID #37357) but no vote outcome was recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved conceptual plan for 9.9 MW battery storage system (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Joint City Council Workshop with Planning Board

The Port Lavaca City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed amendments to local ordinances regarding junk vehicles, mobile food units, and temporary signs. The council will also review an investigative report on a storm pipe on Harbor Drive West.

• Discuss amendments to Ordinance (G-15-25) regarding junk vehicles
• Discuss amendments to Ordinance (G-16-25) regarding mobile food units
• Discuss amendments to Ordinance (G-17-25) regarding temporary signs
• Review investigative report on storm pipe on Harbor Drive West
• Discuss amendments to Chapter 20 regarding littering

The council and planning board reviewed several proposed amendments to city ordinances, including junk vehicle regulations, mobile food units, temporary signs, and littering rules. Each item was discussed but the council determined no action was necessary, so no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. An investigative report on the Harbor Drive West storm pipe was also reviewed with no further steps taken. The workshop was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will meet to approve minutes, receive inspection and financial reports, and discuss potential fee revisions for the Lighthouse Beach Campground.

• Approve minutes from September 24, 2025
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works
• Receive financial status report on Parks Recreation Department
• Discuss Financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground and possible revision of fees
• Report on Calhoun High School Art Students Public Art Project

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider a lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3, review Nautical Landings Marina dock rates and lease forms, and hear a presentation from the new owners of Miller's Seafood. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, financial reports, and a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. No other major decisions are scheduled.

• Consider lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3
• Review and discuss NL Marina dock rates with surrounding area marinas
• Review and discuss NL Marina dock space lease form
• Hear presentation from new owners of Miller's Seafood LLC – The Coop
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's September 2025 inspection report, both with unanimous votes. It also approved all three elements of the recommended Nautical Landing Marina dock rate changes, again unanimously. No action was taken on the dock space lease form, the lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3, or the presentation from the new owners of Miller's Seafood. The meeting was then adjourned after a brief closed‑session discussion of real‑property matters.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's September 2025 inspection report (5-0)
• Approved all three elements of NL Marina dock rate changes (5-0)
• No action on NL Marina dock space lease form
• No action on lease with Equalizer for Harbor of Refuge Tract 3
• No action on presentation from new owners of Miller's Seafood, LLC
• Closed session held to discuss real‑property options (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a regular meeting with a full agenda including first readings of several ordinances, most notably one to create a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for economic development. Second readings are scheduled for ordinances allowing golf carts and off-highway vehicles on city streets and updating the electrical code. The council will also consider appointments, parade permits, street closures for community events, and a professional services agreement for engineering. A closed session is planned for economic development negotiations and pending litigation.

• First reading of Ordinance S-6-25 creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One for TIF financing
• Second and final reading of Ordinance G-12-25 allowing golf carts and off-highway vehicles on city streets
• First reading of Ordinance G-14-25 updating Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits and cost-of-living adjustments
• Consideration of professional services agreement with Mott McDonald for GLO CDBG-MIT mitigation projects
• Consideration of a variance for building setbacks at 101 La Salle Blvd and conceptual plan for Scully's Grill & Bar at 1406 Broadway Street

The City Council unanimously approved the entire consent agenda and authorized several street closures and fee‑waived parade permits for local events. It reappointed members and added new members to the Recreation and Parks Board and the Building and Standards Commission. The council also ratified the mayor’s authority to sign participation agreements for the National Opioid Settlement and adopted updates to the city’s Purchasing Policy for FY 2025‑2026.

• Approved all consent agenda items (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Approved closure of Benavides Street between Leona and Austin Streets for Thanksgiving drive‑through on Nov 2, 2025 (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Approved parade permit, traffic control and fee waiver for OLG “Christ the King Eucharistic Procession Parade” on Nov 23, 2025 (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Approved parade permit, traffic control and fee waiver for Chamber’s “Lighted Christmas Parade” on Dec 5, 2025 (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Reappointed Mac Sistrunk and Olga Szela and appointed Socorro Cantu to the Recreation and Parks Board (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Appointed Bridgette Williams to the Building and Standards Commission (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Ratified authorizing Mayor to sign participation agreements for the National Opioid Settlement (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Approved changes to the City’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures for FY 2025‑2026 (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from four prior meetings, consider a variance to building setback ordinance for a property in Brookhollow Estates, and review a conceptual plan for a 6.567-acre tract owned by Alejandro Esparza. Public comments will be accepted.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024, February 25, May 29, and July 29, 2025
• Consider variance to Sec. 12-24 building setbacks for property ID 18409, Brookhollow Estates, Block 8, Lot 1
• Consider conceptual plan for tract A0012 Alejandro Esparza, 6.567 acres in Wilson, Noble & Boyd

The Board approved the minutes from prior meetings. It voted 6‑1 to approve a variance for property ID 18409 in Brookhollow Estates with specified conditions. The Board also recommended approval of a conceptual plan for property ID 29901 at 1406 Broadway St. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approved variance for property 18409, Brookhollow Estates (6-1)
• Recommended approval of conceptual plan for property 29901 at 1406 Broadway St (motion made, seconded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m.

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting and receive several reports, including a monthly inspection report from Public Works and a financial status update. The board will discuss a possible lease agreement for Ashley Field with the Calhoun County Youth Football League, review the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and the 2025‑26 budget, and consider public art in city parks.

• Approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Discuss possible lease agreement for Ashley Field with Calhoun County Youth Football League
• Review Parks 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan and 2025‑26 budget
• Discuss public art in the City Parks

The board approved the minutes of the September 24 meeting. It voted to establish a subcommittee to develop a lease agreement for Ashley Field with the Calhoun County Youth Football League and nominated Vice Chairwoman Olga Szela and Board Member Bill Reagan to serve on it. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Established subcommittee to pursue Ashley Field lease (5-0)
• Nominated Olga Szela and Bill Reagan to subcommittee (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special/workshop meeting on Sept 22, 2025. Action items include second and final readings of the annual budget and tax rate ordinances, ratification of property tax increase, and approval of a finance contract for a fire truck. Council will also consider a lease for a communications tower, professional services agreements for GLO mitigation projects, and discuss a proposed Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone boundary and amendments to ordinances on junk vehicles and peddlers/vendors.

• Approve second and final reading of FY 2025-26 budget ordinance (S-4-25)
• Approve second and final reading of tax rate ordinance (S-5-25) and ratify property tax increase
• Lease 50'x50' to Hemphill Seminary, LLC for monopole communications tower near Half League Rd and Main St
• Finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for a fire truck (Resolution R-092225-2)
• Professional services agreement with KSBR for GLO CDBG-MIT mitigation program administration and with Urban Engineering for Harbor of Refuge shoreline restoration

The City Council authorized a lease of city land for a communications tower and approved professional services contracts for a grant administration and a shoreline restoration project. It also nominated candidates for the Calhoun County Appraisal District board and approved a financing contract for a new fire truck. All actions were adopted by vote.

• Approved lease of 50'x50' city land for a communications tower (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with KSBR for CDBG‑MIT administration (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Urban Engineering for shoreline restoration (4-0)
• Approved nomination of five candidates to the Calhoun County Appraisal District board (3-1)
• Approved financing contract for a new fire truck ($1,206,613 principal) (3-1)

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings for eight properties listed as substandard under city code. After the hearings, the board will consider finding each property in violation of the substandard buildings ordinance. The meeting is a regular session with public comment limited to three minutes per person.

• Public hearing for property at 1309 Tilley (Bonorden, Block 3, Lot 50' of 6B)
• Public hearing for property at 1607 Oren (Calhoun, Lot 40 & pt of abnd alley)
• Public hearing for property at 240 Lowery (Deshazor Park, Block I, Lot 1)
• Public hearing for property at 101 Bauer (Deshazor Park, Block K, Lot 16, SE pt of 17)
• Public hearing for property at 511 Knipling (Bonorden, Block 9, Lot 6A & 6B)

The Building and Standards Commission held a public hearing and found each of seven listed properties to be in violation of the city code. Owners were given specific time frames—ranging from 30 to 180 days—to submit bids, plans, or permits. If the owners do not comply, the commission authorized staff to proceed with demolition and place a lien on the property. All resolutions passed with unanimous yea votes and no nay votes.

• Declared 1309 Tilley substandard; 180 days to provide bids; demolition authorized (unanimous)
• Declared 240 Lowery substandard; 180 days to submit renovation plan; demolition authorized (unanimous)
• Declared 1607 Oren substandard; 30 days to complete work; case to be closed (unanimous)
• Declared 101 N Bauer substandard; 180 days to provide permits and plan; demolition authorized (unanimous)
• Declared 511 Knipling substandard; 90 days to submit renovation plan and permits; demolition authorized (unanimous)
• Declared 217 Wilson substandard; 180 days to present compliance plan; demolition authorized (unanimous)
• Declared 323 N Colorado substandard; 90 days to provide demolition bid; demolition authorized (unanimous)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider a task order awarding Urban Engineering $24,775 for engineering services to add bulkhead on the north side of Smith Harbor. It will also review lease proposals for Tract 11 and Tract 3 at the Harbor of Refuge and discuss a closed‑session meeting to deliberate real‑property negotiations. Routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and grant updates will be addressed under the consent agenda.

• Approve minutes from the August 15 and August 19, 2025 Port Commission meetings
• Award Task Order #39 to Urban Engineering for $24,775 for Smith Harbor bulkhead engineering services
• Consider a one‑year lease of Tract 11 at Harbor of Refuge to Encore with an option to extend
• Discuss potential lease of Tract 3 at Harbor of Refuge
• Announce a closed‑session session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property

The commission unanimously approved the August 15 and August 19 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's August inspection reports. It accepted the breakwater completion report and released final payment. Commissioners voted to award Urban Engineering a $24,775 task order for Smith Harbor bulkhead work and to lease Tract 11 at the Harbor of Refuge for $2,823 per month. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.

• Approved August 15 and August 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Harbor Master's August 2025 inspection reports (unanimous)
• Accepted breakwater completion report and released final payment (unanimous)
• Awarded Urban Engineering task order #39 for $24,775 engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease of Tract 11 at Harbor of Refuge for $2,823/month, $33,876 annual (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

Council will conduct public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and the 2025 tax rate. Action items include considering a parade permit and fee waiver for the Calhoun County Fair Association, a new service agreement with the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce, and multiple ordinances on fees, waterways, short-term rentals, golf carts, and electrical code. The council will also consider the first reading of the annual budget and tax rate ordinances.

• Public hearings on FY 2025-2026 budget and 2025 tax rate
• Parade permit and fee waiver request from Calhoun County Fair Association for October 11, 2025
• New Event Management/Marketing/Communications Service Agreement with Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce
• Construction contract award for Phase 4 of City Hall improvements (Security Upgrades and Interior Renovations)
• Second reading of Ordinance G-9-25 amending fees for administration, amusements, utilities, and waterways

The council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda. It granted the Calhoun County Fair Association a parade permit for Oct. 11, 2025 and waived all associated fees. The council also approved a new Event Management/Marketing/Communications Services Agreement with the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce for FY 2025‑2028.

• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Calhoun County Fair Association parade permit and fee waiver for Oct 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved new Event Management/Marketing/Communications Services Agreement with Port Lavaca Chamber FY 2025‑2028 (unanimous)

Cancelled-Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will consider items such as approving minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting, receiving reports from Public Works and the department’s financial status, and discussing financial reports for Lighthouse Beach Campground. The board will also review the proposed five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and the 2025‑26 budget that the City Council will consider on September 8, 2025, and hear a request from the Calhoun County Youth Football League about Ashley Field upgrades.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held July 23, 2025
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Discuss financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Review proposed Parks 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan and 2025‑26 budget
• Hear request from Calhoun County Youth Football League for Ashley Field maintenance and upgrades

City Council Joint Workshop

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Planning Board to discuss the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and proposed ordinances regulating short-term rentals and golf carts. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025.

• Discuss 2026 Comprehensive Plan with Baxter & Goodman
• Discuss proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
• Discuss proposed ordinance to regulate golf carts

The City Council discussed three agenda items—2026 Comprehensive Plan, short‑term rental ordinance, and golf‑cart ordinance—but took no action on any of them. Council members voted to adjourn the workshop, with all six members present voting yea. The Planning Board also voted to adjourn, with all four members present voting yea. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Council motion to adjourn approved (6 yeas)
• Planning Board motion to adjourn approved (4 yeas)

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on five properties deemed substandard under city code, then consider finding each property in violation. The commission will also discuss panel membership, appoint officers, and establish rules of order.

• Public hearing for 306 West Martin Luther King (Lot 7, Block 46, Original Townsite)
• Public hearing for 1713 Palm (Lot 2, Block A, Ezzell Revised)
• Public hearing for 1507 Burkedale (BURKESHIRE, Block 1, Lot 31)
• Public hearing for 502 S Guadelupe (Original Townsite, Block 4, Lots 7-10)
• Public hearing for 201 S LaSalle (SOUTH PARK, Block 8, Lot 5)

The Building and Standards Commission appointed Annette Alonzo as chair, Steve Marwitz as vice‑chair, and Luis De La Garza as secretary, with the votes recorded as unanimous or majority. The commission then declared five properties—306 West Martin Luther King, 1713 West Palm, 1507 Burkedale, 502 S Guadelupe, and 201 S LaSalle—as substandard. Each resolution authorizes the city to require the owners to submit renovation plans within 30, 30, 180, 180, and 90 days respectively, and permits demolition and a lien if compliance is not achieved. Votes were recorded for each property, with most members voting yea and a few nay votes on two properties.

• Annette Alonzo appointed Chairperson (unanimous vote)
• Steve Marwitz appointed Vice‑Chairperson (passed vote)
• Luis De La Garza appointed Secretary (unanimous vote)
• Declared 306 West Martin Luther King substandard (Yea: Alonzo, Downs, McAfee, Barr, Nichols, Garbe; Nay: Marwitz)
• Declared 1713 West Palm substandard (Yea: Alonzo, Marwitz, Downs, McAfee, De La Garza, Nichols, Garbe; Nay: none)
• Declared 1507 Burkedale substandard (Yea: Alonzo, Marwitz, Downs, McAfee, Barr, Nichols, Garbe; Nay: none)
• Declared 502 S Guadelupe substandard (Yea: Alonzo, Marwitz, Downs, Bar, Nichols, Garbe; Nay: McAfee)
• Declared 201 S LaSalle substandard (Yea: Alonzo, Marwitz, Downs, Bar, Burris, Garbe, De La Garza; Nay: McAfee)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider a capital improvement project to construct bulkheading along the north side of Smith Harbor and relocate Poor Boy's Bait. They will also discuss new lease terms for Poor Boy's Bait and a lease for Harbor of Refuge tracts 3 and 11 by Encore, LLC. Several lease extensions and routine reports are on the consent agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiations.

• Discuss potential capital improvement project for bulkheading at Smith Harbor and relocation of Poor Boy's Bait
• Discuss new lease terms for Poor Boy's Bait
• Discuss lease of Harbor of Refuge tracts 3 and 11 by Encore, LLC
• Receive 90-day advance lease extension requests from Something More Media, Bay Ltd., Port Lavaca Plumbing, and Spiretek
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The Port Commission unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's July 2025 inspection report. Commissioners voted to recommend that staff request a Task Order from Urban Engineering for the remaining bulkhead work at Smith Harbor. They also approved a new lease for Poor Boy’s Bait at $1,500 per month.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's July 2025 inspection report (6-0)
• Recommended staff request Task Order from Urban Engineering for remaining bulkhead work (6-0)
• Approved new lease for Poor Boy’s Bait at $1,500 per month (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, and set public hearings for September 8, 2025. The council will also consider awarding a construction contract for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project.

• Consider proposed 2025-2026 tax rate
• Set public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget
• Set public hearing for 2025 Tax Rate
• Award construction contract for Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements
• Discuss proposed 2025-2026 city budget

The council voted unanimously to adopt a property tax rate of $0.800 per $100 of assessed value for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. They also set September 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for public hearings on both the FY budget and the proposed tax rate, authorizing the required notice publication. The council approved awarding a $277,800 construction contract to Shirley & Sons Construction Co. for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project One. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt $0.800 per $100 property tax rate for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget for Sep 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on proposed 2025 tax rate for Sep 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. and authorize notice (unanimous)
• Award Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project One contract to Shirley & Sons Construction Co. for $277,800 (unanimous)
• Adjourn special meeting (unanimous)

Special Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will meet to consider awarding a construction contract for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project and retire into closed session for attorney consultation.

• Award construction contract for Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project
• Closed session for attorney consultation on open meetings act conflicts

The commission voted to recommend Shirley & Sons Construction for the base and alternate bids on the WaterFront Public Access Improvement Project 1 and to forward that recommendation to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously with all six commissioners voting aye and none voting nay. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Recommend Shirley & Sons Construction for WaterFront Public Access Improvement Project 1 – motion passed unanimously (6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed unanimously (6‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will meet to approve minutes, financial reports, and ratify a dockage lease. The council will also hold public hearings on substandard buildings, consider budget amendments, and review water rate changes.

• Public hearing on substandard buildings at 115 Bowie Street, 419 S. Nueces Street, and 1106 Marcus Navarro
• First reading of budget amendment ordinance S-3-25
• First reading of water rate ordinance G-10-25
• First reading of short-term rental ordinance G-11-25
• Ratification of dockage lease with Miller's Seafood Co., Inc.

The council unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget for the Port Lavaca Water Treatment Plant, increasing the city’s share to 80% and raising required revenue by $623,134. It also declared 115 Bowie Street, 419 S. Nueces Street, and 1106 Marcus Navarro Street substandard, giving the owners 90, 30, and 30 days respectively to comply before demolition and possible liens. The City Harbor Lease Tracts 3,4,5,6,12 lease to Miller’s Seafood Co. was also ratified.

• Approved all consent agenda items except harbor lease (unanimous 6‑0)
• Ratified City Harbor Lease Tracts 3,4,5,6,12 to Miller’s Seafood Co. (unanimous 6‑0)
• Declared 115 Bowie Street substandard; 90‑day compliance period before demolition (unanimous 6‑0)
• Declared 419 S. Nueces Street substandard; 30‑day compliance period before demolition (unanimous 6‑0)
• Declared 1106 Marcus Navarro Street substandard; 30‑day compliance period before demolition (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Undine, LLC budget report for Port Lavaca Water Treatment Plant 2025‑2026 (unanimous 6‑0)

Planning Board Meeting

The Port Lavaca Planning Board will meet on July 29, 2025 to review a Development Services report, discuss the Chapter 56 Zoning Ordinance, and consider the schedule for the Future Comprehensive Plan project. The board will also conduct its officer election and accept public comments. No decisions are listed beyond discussion topics.

• Review Development Services report
• Discuss Chapter 56 Zoning Ordinance
• Discuss Future Comprehensive Plan project schedule
• Election of officers

The Planning Board appointed Board Member Justin Weaver as Chairman, following a motion by Cynthia Escalera and a second by Gary Gron. The board also approved the meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Justin Weaver as Chairman (motion by Cynthia Escalera, second by Gary Gron; passed 2‑0)
• Approved the meeting minutes
• Adjourned the meeting

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three action items: a professional services contract with KSBR, LLC for GLO grant administration, a resolution authorizing signatories for a CDBG-Mitigation program, and a letter of support for the Matagorda Ship Channel improvement project. In the workshop portion, the council will review and discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan and other plans for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Consider approval of professional services contract with KSBR, LLC for GLO Contract No. 23-160-104-F112 (Grant Administration and Planning Services)
• Consider Resolution No. R-072825-1 authorizing signatories for CDBG-Mitigation Resilient Community Program from Texas General Land Office
• Consider Letter of Support for Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project Proposal under WRDA Section 7001
• Review and discuss proposed Capital Improvement Plan and other plans for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget

The City Council approved a contract with KSBR, LLC to provide grant administration and planning services for the General Land Office. It also authorized the mayor, interim city manager, and finance director as signatories for the new Community Development Block Grant program. The council adopted a letter of support for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project.

• Approved professional services contract with KSBR, LLC (5 yeas)
• Authorized mayor, interim city manager, and finance director as signatories for CDBG grant (5 yeas)
• Approved Letter of Support for Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project (5‑1 vote)
• Adopted motion to adjourn special meeting (6 yeas)
• Adopted motion to adjourn workshop session (6 yeas)

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will review financial reports for the department and Lighthouse Beach Campground. Members will discuss the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan and the board's Master Plan. The board will also consider implementing a deposit for Wilson Park concession stand reservations.

• Implementation of a deposit for Wilson Park concession stand reservations
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2025-26
• Financial reports for Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Update on Recreation and Parks Board Master Plan
• Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department

The Recreation and Parks Board approved the minutes of the July 23 meeting. After discussion, the board voted to recommend that City Council adopt the proposed concession‑stand agreement for Wilson Park. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (6 yeas: Sistrunk, Szela, Reagan, Falcon, Tharling, Smith)
• Recommended City Council adopt Wilson Park concession‑stand agreement (6 yeas: Sistrunk, Szela, Reagan, Falcon, Tharling, Smith)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas: Sistrunk, Reagan, Falcon, Tharling, Smith)

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), and consider approving a professional services proposal from Pettit & Ayala for related economic development services. The council will also go into closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding the Municipal Court Judge. During the workshop portion, the council will review and discuss the Zoning Ordinance.

• Receive presentation on Tax Increment Financing and TIRZ creation from Pettit & Ayala Consulting
• Consider approval of Pettit & Ayala's professional services proposal for economic development including TIRZ creation
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters involving the Municipal Court Judge
• Review and discuss the Zoning Ordinance during the workshop
• Public comments allowed via Zoom or in person

The council approved a $40,000 professional services agreement with Pettit & Ayala for economic development. A motion to remove Municipal Court Judge Raymond B. Perez did not receive the required two‑thirds vote and was denied. The council directed the interim city manager to post a vacancy for a new municipal court judge. Both the special meeting and the workshop were adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved $40,000 professional services contract with Pettit & Ayala (5-0)
• Removal of Municipal Court Judge Raymond B. Perez failed (3-2, 1 absent)
• Directed interim city manager to post for Municipal Court Judge vacancy (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned workshop session (5-0)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will discuss a draft tariff circular that may set new fees for port services, and will go into closed session to deliberate on the purchase or lease of real property. Commissioners will also receive reports on harbor maintenance, financials, and multiple grant-funded infrastructure projects including breakwater repairs and shoreline restoration. The meeting includes a consent agenda approval of June minutes and routine reports.

• Discussion of draft Tariff Circular No. 1 (potential fee changes for port services)
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• City Manager's report on grants: Nautical Landings Marina breakwater, CDBG-MIT living shoreline, Smith Harbor barge cleanup
• Review and discuss current meeting time and date for regular Port Commission meetings
• Receive financial reports including tariff report, account aging, revenue/expenditure, and balance sheet

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master’s June 2025 inspection report. Commissioners adopted Tariff Circular No. 1‑A and voted to move regular meetings to 3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The board also announced it will enter closed session to discuss real‑property matters and then adjourned.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, Traylor, Nichols, O’Neil, Ward)
• Approved Harbor Master’s June 2025 inspection report (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, Traylor, Nichols, O’Neil, Ward)
• Adopted Tariff Circular No. 1‑A (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, Traylor, Nichols, O’Neil, Ward)
• Changed regular meeting time to 3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, Traylor, Nichols, O’Neil, Ward)
• Announced closed‑session deliberation on real‑property transactions (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m. (unanimous ayes: Butler, Smith, Traylor, Nichols, O’Neil, Ward)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will meet on July 14, 2025, to discuss and act on a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include resolutions for City Hall Master Plan Phase 4 security upgrades and interior renovations, second readings of ordinances on peddlers and building regulations, and a first reading on amusement machine locations. The council will also consider a United Way park use request, a memorandum of understanding with Texas A&M's Harte Research Institute, and appoint a planning board member.

• Resolutions R-071425-1 through R-071425-4 for City Hall Phase 4: procurement, prevailing wage, delegation of authority, and selection committee
• Second reading of Ordinance G-4-25 amending peddlers, solicitors, itinerant vendors, garage sales, and mobile food unit regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance G-5-25 adding a Building and Standards Commission to city code
• First reading of Ordinance G-7-25 amending amusement machine location limits
• Consideration of a United Way request to use Bayfront Peninsula Park for family day on September 20, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi’s Harte Research Institute. It also approved United Way's request to use Bayfront Peninsula Park for a family day and waived associated fees. Additionally, the council appointed a new Planning Board member, adopted procurement and prevailing‑wage procedures for the City Hall Master Plan Phase 4, and cleared all consent‑agenda items.

• Approved all consent agenda items (minutes, reports, etc.) – unanimous yeas from all six council members
• Approved United Way of Calhoun County request to use Bayfront Peninsula Park for Sept 20, 2025 family day and waived fees except alcohol fee – unanimous yeas
• Appointed Cynthia Escalera to the Planning Board to complete term ending June 2026 – unanimous yeas
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Harte Research Institute – unanimous yeas
• Resolved to use Competitive Sealed Proposal method for City Hall Master Plan Phase 4 security upgrades – unanimous yeas
• Selected Davis‑Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for City Hall Master Plan Phase 4 – unanimous yeas

Supplemental Agenda

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider a recommendation from the Planning Board for a conceptual plan for lots 2 and 3 of Mimi's Subdivision at 416 Independence Drive. The mayor also announced a closed session to consult with the city attorney on matters involving a conflict with the Open Meetings Act.

• Consider Planning Board recommendation for conceptual plan for Lots 2 & 3, Mimi's Subdivision (Property IDs 94741, 94742), 416 Independence Drive
• Closed session with city attorney under Texas Gov't Code §551.071(2) for attorney-client consultation

The council considered the Planning Board’s recommendation for a conceptual plan for lots two and three of Mimi’s Subdivision (Property ID #94741 and #94742) at 416 Independence Drive. Councilman District 6 Burke moved to approve the plan, and Councilwoman District 5 Bland‑Stewart seconded. The motion passed with six council members voting yea and no recorded nay votes.

• Approved conceptual plan for lots 2 and 3 of Mimi’s Subdivision (Property ID #94741, #94742) – Yea votes: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

At a special meeting, the council will consider allowing Port Lavaca Main Street, Inc. to use Nautical Landings for a fundraising concert on August 29, 2025. Then in a workshop, the council will review and discuss proposed edits to HR policies, specifically leaves of absence and compensation. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Consider approval for Port Lavaca Main Street, Inc. to use Nautical Landings for 'Doin' it on the Deck' concert on August 29, 2025
• Review proposed edits to Chapter 5: Leaves of Absence
• Review proposed edits to Chapter 6: Compensation

The City Council voted to allow Port Lavaca Main Street, Inc. to use portions of Nautical Landings for a fundraising concert on August 29, 2025, waiving all fees except the alcohol‑in‑the‑park permit fee. The council then adjourned the special meeting and later adjourned the workshop session after discussing HR policy edits with no action taken.

• Approved use of Nautical Landings for concert (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Waived all event fees except alcohol permit fee (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Adjourned special meeting (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke)
• Adjourned workshop session (yeas: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart)

Supplemental Agenda

The City Council will meet to discuss Chapter 8 Ordinance, Article II, Section 8-22 regarding the location and number of amusement machines allowed within city limits. The meeting also includes a potential closed session for legal consultation with the city attorney.

• Discussion of Chapter 8 Ordinance, Article II, Section 8-22 regarding amusement machine locations and quantities

The council reviewed Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8‑22 of the Amusement and Entertainments Ordinance concerning the location and number of amusement machines allowed in the city. No action was deemed necessary, and no decision was made.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose is to discuss personnel matters regarding the Municipal Court Judge.

• Closed session to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, responsibilities, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge

The council first voted to approve revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding with Municipal Court Judge Raymond B. Perez, but the motion failed 2‑4. A second motion to approve the same revisions except for eliminating additional compensation passed 5‑1. The meeting also included a closed‑session period and adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

• Motion to approve full MOU revisions failed (2 Ayes, 4 Nays)
• Motion to approve MOU revisions with zero extra compensation passed (5 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Council entered closed session at 5:48 p.m.
• Council returned to open session at 8:01 p.m.
• Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will approve the May 28 meeting minutes and receive several reports, including a monthly inspection from Public Works and updates on park assignments and department finances. The board will also discuss the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2025‑26. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Receive update on park assignments from board members
• Receive financial status report on the Parks Recreation Department
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2025‑26

The board voted to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2025 regular meeting. All six members present voted yea. The board then adjourned the June 25, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned June 25, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several operational and financial reports. It will discuss Draft Tariff Circular No. 1 and a one‑year boat slip lease for Poor Boy's Bait in Smith Harbor. The chairman will announce a closed‑session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property. After the closed session, the commission will return to open session for any necessary actions.

• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Harbor Master's inspection/maintenance report for May 2025
• Discuss Draft Tariff Circular No. 1
• Discuss new one‑year boat slip lease for Poor Boy's Bait in Smith Harbor
• Closed‑session deliberation on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The commission unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master’s May 2025 inspection report. It also approved adding a one‑year boat slip lease for Poor Boy’s Bait in Smith Harbor, with the location to be set by the Harbor Master. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Harbor Master May 2025 inspection report (unanimous)
• Approved new one‑year boat slip lease for Poor Boy’s Bait (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on three substandard buildings and consider declaring them as such. Items include approval of a water/wastewater rate study contract not to exceed $45,000, first readings on a new zoning chapter and other code amendments, and several resolutions for state grant programs and financial policies.

• Public hearing for substandard buildings at 1216 Tilley, 500 Blk N. San Antonio, and 423 N. Guadalupe
• Award contract for water/wastewater rate study with NewGen Strategies (fee not to exceed $45,000)
• First reading of Ordinance G-6-25 adding new Chapter 56 Zoning
• Consider approval of a snow cone stand on Seadrift Street and West Austin (Property ID 22087)
• First reading of Ordinance G-3-25 adding street locations in Brookhollow Estates and Jade Bay Subdivisions

The council approved all consent‑agenda items. It declared 1216 Tilley, 500 Blk N. SanAntonio (Property ID 21373) and 423 N. Guadalupe substandard, giving owners time to submit renovation plans before staff may demolish or secure the buildings. The council accepted the 2026 proposed budget from the Calhoun County Appraisal District. It appointed Jim Ward to the Port Commission for a two‑year term.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, credit card statement, reports) – unanimous yea
• Declared 1216 Tilley substandard; 60‑day renovation plan period, demolition authorized if no plan
• Declared 500 Blk N. SanAntonio substandard; 60‑day renovation plan period, demolition authorized if no plan
• Declared 423 N. Guadalupe substandard; 30‑day building‑secure period, staff may secure and lien if not complied
• Accepted 2026 proposed budget from Calhoun County Appraisal District – unanimous yea
• Appointed Jim Ward to the Port Commission for a two‑year term – unanimous yea

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss financial management and budget priorities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The session includes potential actions on budgetary policy amendments and capital planning.

• Amendments to Budgetary and Financial Management Policies for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Capital Planning and Budget Priorities for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

The council discussed amendments to the Budgetary and Financial Management Policies for FY 2025‑2026 and reviewed Capital Planning and Budget Priorities for FY 2025‑2026. No action was taken on either item. The workshop was then adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a conceptual plan for a business at 1111 W Austin St. The board will also handle standard procedural items including the approval of previous minutes.

• Conceptual plan for a snow cone stand at 1111 W Austin St. (Block 7, Lot 18 & PT of 19 of the South Park subdivision)

The board voted to adjourn the meeting; the motion was made by Justin Weaver, seconded by Betty Birdwell, and passed with one affirmative vote and no negatives. The meeting minutes were also approved by Chairman Mike Elgin. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adjourned (motion passed 1-0)
• Meeting minutes approved

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April, receive reports from staff and board members, and review financial status reports including for Lighthouse Beach Campground. A key discussion item is the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2025-26.

• Approve minutes from April 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Discuss financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Receive update on Recreation and Parks Board Master Plan
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-26

The board voted to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; reports were received and discussed without further decisions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 vote)

City Council Special Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will review a TCEQ violation, the engineering design of the Lynn's Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, and a $39.15 million loan commitment from the Texas Water Development Board. They will consider resolutions authorizing bond counsel, expressing intent to finance the project, and publishing a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. The council will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters concerning the municipal court judge.

• Review of TCEQ Violation Tracking No. 823013 and status of Lynn's Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion engineering design
• $39.15M loan commitment offer from Texas Water Development Board for the plant expansion
• Consider Resolution R-052725-1 hiring Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP as bond counsel on contingent fee basis
• Consider Resolution R-052725-2 expressing intent to finance expenditures for the plant expansion (TWDB Project No. 73963)
• Consider Resolution R-052725-3 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the project

The City Council approved hiring Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLC as bond counsel on a contingent fee basis. It also adopted two resolutions authorizing financing and notice publication for the Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. No action was taken on the TCEQ violation tracking and loan offer, and the meeting was adjourned without a closed session.

• Approved hiring of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLC as bond counsel (5-1)
• Approved Resolution R-052725-2 to finance Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-052725-3 to publish notice of intention to issue tax and surplus revenue certificates (4-2)
• No action taken on TCEQ Violation Tracking No. 823013 and $39.15M loan commitment offer
• Mayor announced no closed session; council adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will meet to conduct officer elections and review financial and operational reports. The body will discuss a draft tariff circular and enter a closed session to deliberate on real property leases at City Harbor and Harbor of Refuge.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of Draft Tariff Circular No. 1
• Closed session regarding Miller's Seafood Co., Inc. lease at City Harbor
• Closed session regarding Encore Dredging Partners, LLC leases at Harbor of Refuge
• City Manager reports on TPWL, CDBG-MIT, and GLO CEPRA grants

The Port Commission approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's April inspection report unanimously. Commissioners Raymond Butler and Jerry Smith were appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman. The commission voted to establish a two‑year Curtis Miller lease at $5.03 per linear foot of dock (4 ayes, 2 nays). Review of the regular meeting schedule was tabled.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Harbor Master’s April 2025 inspection report (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Butler as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Smith as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Tabled review of regular meeting time and date
• Established Curtis Miller lease for 2 years at $5.03 per linear foot (4‑2 vote)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will canvass the May 3 general election, certify the results, and administer oaths to newly elected council members. The body will also consider resolutions regarding ADA procedures and a coastal management grant, and discuss police department budget matters.

• Certify May 3, 2025 General Election results
• Administer oaths to new council members
• Consider resolution to support GLO Coastal Management Program grant
• Receive Police Department Activity Report for 2023-2024
• Consider budget amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year

The City Council certified the May 3, 2025 General Election, declaring Rose Bland‑Stewart elected to District 5. Councilwoman Rosie Padron was elected Mayor Pro Tem. The Council reappointed three members and appointed Jerry Smith to the Port Commission. The council also approved the 2023‑2024 Police Department Activity Report, declared a portable speed‑limit sign surplus, and authorized purchase of police office furniture.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, reports, etc.) – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Certified May 3, 2025 General Election results and declared Rose Bland‑Stewart elected – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Elected Councilwoman Rosie Padron as Mayor Pro Tem – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Reappointed Mike McGuire, Jaime O’Neill, Larry Nichols to the Port Commission – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Appointed Jerry Smith to the Port Commission – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Approved the 2023‑2024 Police Department Activity Report – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke
• Declared the portable speed‑limit sign surplus and authorized its disposal – Voting Yea: Aguirre, Dent, Tippit, Padron, Bland‑Stewart, Burke

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The city council will hold a special meeting to receive a report on the Compensation Plan Study and consider adopting a revised City Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2024-25. Following that, a workshop will discuss enforcement and possible revisions to ordinances on substandard buildings, accumulations, litter, and garage sale permits, as well as code enforcement and a potential zoning ordinance.

• Receive report on Compensation Plan Study by Public Sector Personnel Consultants
• Consider adoption of revised City Compensation Plan for FY 2024-25
• Discuss enforcement and possible revisions to Chapter 12 (Buildings, substandard buildings) and Chapter 20 (Environment, accumulations, litter)
• Discuss enforcement and possible revisions to Chapter 34 (Garage Sale permits)
• Discuss code enforcement and potential zoning ordinance

The council approved the 2025 Compensation Plan Study and adopted a revised City Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2024‑25, including new job classifications, salary schedules, market‑sensitive ranges, updated titles, and a $46,092.87 salary‑increase authorization. Both motions passed unanimously. No actions were taken on the ordinance and zoning discussion items.

• Approved 2025 Compensation Plan Study (7-0)
• Adopted new job classification recommendations (7-0)
• Adopted proposed salary schedule (7-0)
• Adopted market‑sensitive range assignments (7-0)
• Adopted updated job titles and descriptions (7-0)
• Acknowledged city headcount of 97 full‑time and 2.63 part‑time FTEs (7-0)
• Authorized $46,092.87 salary‑expenditure increase for FY 2024‑25 (7-0)
• No action taken on ordinance enforcement and zoning discussion items

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the monthly inspections report, hear updates on park assignments and the Parks Master Plan, and discuss the financial status of the Parks Department and Lighthouse Beach Campground. The board will also discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2025-26. No final action is expected on the CIP at this meeting.

• Approve minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Receive update on park assignments from board members
• Discuss financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2025-26

The Recreation and Parks Board voted to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 23 session was also passed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous Yea vote by Sistrunk, Szela, Falcon, Tharling, Kuntschik)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea vote by Sistrunk, Szela, Reagan, Falcon, Tharling, Smith)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider consent agenda items (minutes and harbor master report), receive financial and project updates from the city manager (including grants for breakwater repairs, shoreline restoration, and barge cleanup), discuss draft tariff circular No. 1, and hold a closed session to deliberate real property matters.

• Discuss draft tariff circular No. 1 (potential fee changes)
• Receive City Manager's report on TPWL grant for Nautical Landings Marina breakwater, CDBG-MIT coastal resiliency project, and other grant-funded work
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Receive harbor master's operations and maintenance reports for city harbor, marinas, and harbor of refuge

The commission approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Harbor Master’s March 2025 inspection report. It authorized the Port Commission Secretary to offer SBA Steel a long‑term lease of the 22,000‑sq‑ft parking area for up to $250 per year, as recommended by staff. No other actions were taken on the remaining agenda items.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Harbor Master’s March 2025 inspection report (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved lease offer to SBA Steel for parking area, fee not to exceed $250 per year (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold public hearings on several substandard properties and consider declaring them. They will also vote on a variance for a manufactured home, a replat, a demolition contract, and multiple resolutions including a $158,000 matching grant for beach restoration. Second readings of ordinances on budget amendments, park fees, and water utility rules are also on the agenda.

• Public hearings on substandard properties at 505 Bonorden, 515 N. Nueces, 502 N. Benavides, and 126 Haviland
• Consider variance for a manufactured home at 521 S. Nueces Street
• Consider awarding demolition contract to Axis for Randle Street properties
• Resolution to submit CEPRA Cycle 14 grant for Lighthouse Beach Restoration with $158,000 city match
• Second reading of ordinance G-1-25 amending Bauer Community Center rental rates

The council approved all items on the consent agenda. It dismissed further action on three substandard properties at 505 Bonorden, 515 N. Nueces, and 502 N. Benavides. The council ordered demolition of the substandard property at 126 Haviland. It also approved a variance to place a manufactured home on 521 S. Nueces Street, contingent on a Specific Use Permit.

• Approved consent agenda items (all listed) – unanimous yea vote
• Dismissed action on 505 Bonorden Street – yea 5, nay 1
• Dismissed action on 515 N. Nueces Street – yea 6
• Dismissed action on 502 N. Benavides Street – yea 6
• Ordered demolition of 126 Haviland – yea 6
• Approved variance for 521 S. Nueces Street (Lot 2, Block 61) – yea 6

City Council Special/Workshop Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will hold a Special/Workshop meeting on March 27, 2025, to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and proposed edits to HR and Workplace Policies.

• Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY ending Sept. 30, 2024
• Consider a 3-month lease of 2 Boat Slips and parking at the City Harbor
• Review proposed edits, upgrades, and improvements to HR and Workplace Policies

The council approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending September 30 2024. It also approved a three‑month lease of two boat slips and parking at the City Harbor for Sunland Construction, Inc. at $1,575 per month, with an option for a fourth month. No action was taken on the proposed HR and workplace policy edits.

• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024 (unanimous yea vote)
• Approved lease of two boat slips and parking at City Harbor – $1,575/month for three months, option for a fourth month (unanimous yea vote)
• Reviewed HR and workplace policy edits – no action taken

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine reports and financial updates. Key items include approval of minutes, monthly inspections, park assignments, financial status reports, and updates on the Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-26.

• Approve minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting
• Receive monthly inspections report from Public Works
• Receive financial status report for Parks Recreation Department
• Discuss financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-26

The Recreation and Parks Board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board received inspection, condition, and financial reports for several parks and an update on the Lighthouse Beach campground ordinance, but no further actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will review financial reports and a draft tariff circular. The body will also enter a closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

• Discussion of Draft Tariff Circular No. 1
• Closed session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• City Manager's report on TPWL Boating Access Grant for Nautical Landings Marina Breakwater renovations
• City Manager's report on CDBG-MIT Coastal Resiliency Living Shoreline Project
• City Manager's report on GLO CEPRA Grant for Harbor of Refuge Shoreline protection

The Port Commission approved a 3-year lease for two tracts, including $9,000 for both tracts and dockage for stays over 14 days, with a minimum 2% MCI increase. The motion passed 5-1, with Commissioner McGuire voting nay. All other agenda items were either approved unanimously (minutes, harbor master's report) or discussed without action (financial reports, tariff circular, commissioner comments).

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's February 2025 inspection/maintenance report (6-0)
• Approved 3-year lease for two tracts with $9,000 for both tracts and dockage over 14 days, 2% MCI minimum (5-1)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider a series of routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and financial reports. It will discuss several action items such as fee waivers for community events, appointments to the Recreation and Parks Board, and the certification of an unopposed council candidate. Major decisions include adopting a Title VI nondiscrimination plan, approving construction contracts for Light House Beach Park and the Smith Road sidewalk and bike lane, and reading an ordinance to amend the city budget base ordinance.

• Adopt Resolution No. R-031025-4 authorizing a Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan
• Award Construction Contract for Vehicle Entry Management System at Light House Beach Park
• Award Construction Contract for the Smith Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane Project
• First reading of Ordinance S-1-25 to amend the Base Ordinance for FY 2024‑2025 budget
• Waive fees for Cowboy Fellowship Church's Easter Sunrise Service at Bayfront Peninsula Park Pavilion

The City Council approved a $428,952.99 construction contract for the Smith Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane Project, choosing Scenario C to build the entire project including sidewalk work, pavement micro-surfacing, restriping, and bike lane designation. The council also approved several other items, including a $26,242 HVAC replacement for City Hall, a $38,892 vehicle entry management system for Lighthouse Beach Park, and various resolutions and agreements. One item, the Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan, was passed (tabled) at the request of the Interim City Manager.

• Approved $428,952.99 Smith Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane Project (5-0)
• Approved $26,242 HVAC replacement for City Hall (5-0)
• Approved $38,892 Vehicle Entry Management System for Lighthouse Beach Park (4-1)
• Approved $34,900 TxCDBG Administration Agreement with Grantworks (5-0)
• Approved $55,500 TxCDBG Engineering Agreement with Urban Engineering (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of William 'Bill' Reagan to Recreation and Parks Board (5-0)
• Cancelled May 3, 2025 election for District 4, declared Rosie Padron elected (5-0)
• Passed (tabled) Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan (3-0)

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The board will approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting and receive several reports, including the Public Works monthly inspections, park assignment updates, and the Parks Recreation Department’s financial status. It will discuss the financial reports for Lighthouse Beach Campground, the kickoff meeting with LJA Architects for the Parks Master Plan, and possible projects for the 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held January 22, 2025
• Receive Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Discuss financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Discuss kickoff meeting with LJA Architects on the Parks Master Plan
• Discuss ideas for possible inclusion in the 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Plan

The Recreation and Parks Board approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Members received reports on park inspections, park assignments, finances, and the Lighthouse Beach campground program, and discussed the upcoming Parks Master Plan kickoff with LJA Architects and ideas for the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Received Parks Inspection Report from Public Works Director Wayne Shaffer
• Received park assignment updates from board members
• Reviewed financial status report for Parks Recreation Department
• Discussed Lighthouse Beach campground financial report
• Discussed Parks Master Plan kickoff with LJA Architects
• Discussed ideas for 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed three land use proposals. The board recommended approval for a multi-family subdivision and a replat to allow single-family homes in Claret Crossing, while recommending the denial of an RV park proposal.

• Recommended approval of conceptual plan to subdivide A0035 Maximo Sanchez, Tract Pt 26 (6.00 acres) for multi-family use
• Recommended denial of conceptual plan for a Recreational Vehicle Park on the 1100 Block of South Virginia St
• Recommended approval of a replat of Lots 1-16, 53-54 and 63-66 of Claret Crossing Subdivision, Section 1 to remove duplex stipulations for single-family homes

The Planning Board recommended approval of a conceptual plan to subdivide a 6-acre property into a multi-family development, contingent on water improvements. It recommended denial of a proposed RV park on South Virginia St., preferring a tiny home development instead. The board also recommended approval of a replat in Claret Crossing Subdivision to remove duplex restrictions and allow single-family homes. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved conceptual plan for 6-acre multi-family subdivision (3-0)
• Denied conceptual plan for RV park on 1100 block of S. Virginia St. (3-0)
• Approved replat of Claret Crossing Lots 1-16, 53-54, 63-66 to allow single-family homes (3-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council and Port Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss the valuations and targeted annual lease dollar amounts of the various Ports & Harbors properties. The discussion will be presented by Jody Weaver. The meeting also includes public comments limited to three minutes per speaker and routine procedural items.

• Discuss valuations and targeted annual lease dollar amounts of Ports & Harbors properties (presented by Jody Weaver)
• Public comments (up to 3 minutes per individual)

The City Council and Port Commission met jointly to discuss valuations, targeted annual lease amounts for Ports & Harbors properties, and the Port Commission's general operations, planning, and goals. No formal action was taken; the item was discussion-only. The meeting adjourned after public comments.

• Discussed Ports & Harbors property valuations and lease amounts (no action)
• Discussed Port Commission operations, planning, and goals (no action)

Regular Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the January 23, 2025 minutes and several Harbor Master and financial reports. Commissioners will hear updates from the Tariff Development Committee and select committees on upcoming joint workshop topics and property appraisals. The meeting will include an announcement that the commission will retire into closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property. After the closed session, the commission will return to open session for any further action.

• Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Harbor Master's inspection/maintenance report for January 2025
• Receive financial reports of the Port Revenue Fund (tariff, aging, payment, revenue, balance sheet, profit and loss)
• Discuss status report from the Tariff Development Committee (presenter Jody Weaver)
• Announcement that the commission will retire into closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The Port Commission approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's January 2025 inspection/maintenance report, both by unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on grants, leases, and property valuations, with no action taken on those items.

• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's January 2025 inspection/maintenance report (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Port Lavaca City Council will consider a range of items, including a public hearing on substandard buildings at three properties and several contract approvals. Key actions include awarding a $445,162 construction contract for the Nautical Landings Boat Ramp Breakwater Repair and approving a partnership with the Calhoun County YMCA to operate the city pool from April to September 2025. The council will also discuss changes to RV stay limits at Lighthouse Beach Campground and the purchase of the Kitchen Tract.

• Public hearing on substandard buildings at 603 Knipling, 604 S. Juanita Street, and 813 Hackberry
• Award construction contract to Derrick Construction for $445,162 to repair Nautical Landings Boat Ramp breakwater
• Amend maximum stay limit for Hillside RV spaces at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Approve agreement with Calhoun County YMCA to operate the City Pool (April 1 – Sept 30 2025)
• Approve Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust Contract 084 for purchase of the Kitchen Tract

The Port Lavaca City Council approved a construction contract with Derrick Construction for the Nautical Landings Boat Ramp Breakwater Repair at $445,162, and approved Change Order No. 1 to the Independence Drive Reconstruction project for a net increase of $21,675. The council also approved reinstating the 6-month stay limit for Hillside RV spaces at Lighthouse Beach Campground, approved agreements with the YMCA for pool operation and with the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for two grants, and denied a request for a shrimp boat slip in Smith Harbor. Three properties were declared substandard, and the council approved a Parks Master Plan proposal not to exceed $75,000.

• Approved $445,162 construction contract to Derrick Construction for Nautical Landings Boat Ramp Breakwater Repair (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Independence Drive Reconstruction, net increase of $21,675 (4-2, Dent and Burke nay)
• Approved reinstating 6-month stay limit for Hillside RV spaces at Lighthouse Beach Campground (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA agreement for City Pool operation April 1–Sept 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust Contract 081 for $479,500 grant for Kitchen Tract purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust Contract 084 for $16,250 grant for birding festival boat tours (unanimous)
• Denied Nevarez request for shrimp boat slip in Smith Harbor (3-2, Aguirre and Burke nay)
• Declared 603 Knipling, 604 S. Juanita, and 813 Hackberry as substandard properties (unanimous)

Cancelled: City Council Workshop

The City Council and Port Commission had scheduled a joint workshop for January 27, 2025 at the Nautical Landings Office Building, but the meeting was cancelled. No decisions will be made; the agenda listed discussion of port property valuations and a request for a shrimp boat slip in Smith Harbor.

• Discuss valuations of various Ports & Harbors properties and general operations, planning and goals of the Port Commission (presenter: Jody Weaver)
• Discuss request of Mr. and Mrs. Nevarez to establish a shrimp boat slip along the seawall in Smith Harbor (presenter: Jody Weaver)

Port Commission Meeting

The Port Commission will approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting and receive several operational and financial reports. It will announce a closed‑session meeting to deliberate a possible purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property. The commission will review bids for the Nautical Landings Breakwater Project and discuss creating mooring spaces along the bulkhead on Tract 1 of City Harbor. Additional items include a tariff development status report and a report from the Select Committee on possible changes to the Port Commission.

• Announcement of closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Review bids for the Nautical Landings Breakwater Project
• Discuss establishing mooring spaces along the bulkhead on Tract 1 of City Harbor
• Discuss status report from the Tariff Development Committee
• Hear report from the Select Committee on possible changes to the Port Commission

The Port Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council award a construction contract to Derrick Construction for the Nautical Landings breakwater project, with a bid of $445,162.00. The commission also approved the December 2024 meeting minutes and the Harbor Master's inspection/maintenance report. Several other items were discussed but no action was taken, including mooring spaces, tariff committee status, and a report on possible changes to the Port Commission, which was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved Harbor Master's December 2024 inspection/maintenance report (4-0)
• Recommended to City Council awarding breakwater construction contract to Derrick Construction for $445,162 (4-0)
• Tabled report on possible changes to Port Commission to February 18, 2025 meeting

Recreation and Parks Board Meeting

The Recreation and Parks Board will review operational, inspection, and financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss financial reports and rental rates and policies for the Lighthouse Beach Campground.

• Discussion of rental rates and policies at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Discussion of financial reports at Lighthouse Beach Campground
• Review of Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance report
• Review of Monthly Inspections Report from Public Works Department
• Review of Parks Recreation Department financial status report

The Recreation and Parks Board voted to recommend that the City Council reinstate a six-month stay limit at Lighthouse Beach Campground, replacing the current three-month cap, for a trial period to address a revenue decline of over $41,000 in the past five months. The board also approved changing the Operations and Maintenance report frequency from monthly to quarterly and approved the meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommending to City Council to reinstate six-month stay cap at Lighthouse Beach (5-0)
• Approved changing Operations and Maintenance report frequency from monthly to quarterly (5-0)
• Approved receiving the Operations and Maintenance Report from Public Works Director (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the regular meeting held January 22, 2025 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2025 General Officers Election and temporary street closures for the Art Walk and Iguana Fest. The body will also consider budget amendments, a new credit card convenience fee, and a City Hall master plan agreement.

• Resolution R-011325-1E regarding the May 03, 2025 General Officers Election
• Agreement with Rawley McCoy Architects for City Hall Master Plan (Phase 4), security upgrades, and interior renovations
• Ordinance G-10-24 adding a Credit Card Convenience Fee to the Code of Ordinances
• Request from Paulette Clay for a 'Grab & Go' food establishment at 523 S. San Antonio Street
• Temporary street closures for 2025 Port Lavaca Art Walk (March 1) and Iguana Fest (April 6-7)

The City Council approved a resolution calling a May 3, 2025 general election for Districts 4 and 5, and authorized a lease for voting equipment. It also approved temporary street closures for the Art Walk and Iguana Fest, reappointed Raymond Butler to the Port Commission, and authorized a grant application for a shared use path. Several ordinances were adopted on second reading, including a credit card convenience fee and solid waste fee changes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and quarterly reports (6-0)
• Approved TxDOT agreement to close Main Street for Art Walk on March 1, 2025, fees waived (6-0)
• Approved closure of Colorado and Guadalupe streets for Art Walk on March 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved TxDOT agreement to close Main Street for Iguana Fest April 4-6, 2025, fees waived (6-0)
• Approved closure of Colorado and Guadalupe streets for Iguana Fest on April 5, 2025 (6-0)
• Reappointed Raymond Butler to Port Commission for two-year term (6-0)
• Approved resolution for May 3, 2025 election for Districts 4 and 5 (6-0)
• Approved lease of voting equipment from Calhoun County for $897.75 (6-0)