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SEABROOK CITY COUNCIL 
 NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 - 6:00 PM
 

For city information visit www.seabrooktx.gov 

For SH 146 updates visit www.sh146.com 

For Seabrook Economic Development visit www.seabrooktx.gov/463/SEDC

For Agenda Center visit www.seabrooktx.gov/agendacenter 


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SEABROOK CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET ON TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2023 AT 6:00 PM IN THE CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1700 1ST STREET, SEABROOK, TEXAS, TO DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW.
 
THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES, MUST BE MADE, 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (281) 291-5663 OR CITYSEC@SEABROOKTX.GOV FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


1.

PRESENTATIONS

1.1   Presentation and Review of Seabrook City Council Sharepoint Site.     Robin Lenio, City Secretary


2.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At this time we would like to listen to any member of the audience on any subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda.  All comments are limited to a maximum of four minutes for each speaker, shall be limited to City business or City-related business or matters of general public interest, and shall not include any personal attacks.  In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, members may not discuss or take action on any item that has not been posted on the agenda.  When your name is called, please come to the podium and state your name and address clearly into the microphone before making your comments.  Thank you.

REGISTER ONLINE TO SPEAK IN PERSON DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS:  www.seabrooktx.gov/speaker-registration


2.1    Mayor, City Council and/or members of the City staff may make announcements about City/Community events.    City Council

ATTACHMENT(S):     Event Memo   


3.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

3.1   Consider and take all appropriate action on appointment of three members to the Seabrook Open Space and Trails Committee, for terms to expire January 1, 2026.    City Council

ATTACHMENT(S):   Barry Application    Harper Application   Jackson Application    Popken Application    Stark Application


4.

CONSENT AGENDA

4.1   Approve minutes of the December 13, 2022 special City Council meeting.    Robin Lenio, City Secretary

ATTACHMENT(S):    December 13, 2022 minutes


4.2    Approve minutes of the December 6, 2022 regular City Council meeting.    Robin Lenio, City Secretary

ATTACHMENT(S):    December 6, 2022 minutes         


4.3   Approve minutes of the November 15, 2022 regular City Council meeting.    Robin Lenio, City Secretary

ATTACHMENT(S):    November 15, 2022 minutes


4.4   Approve minutes of the November 1, 2022 special City Council meeting.    Robin Lenio, City Secretary

ATTACHMENT(S):    November 1, 2022 minutes


5.

NEW BUSINESS

5.1   Consider and take all appropriate action on the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem, Buddy Hammann, by Mayor Kolpuski, to assist in negotiations with the City Manager for the expiring Industrial District Agreement.    Thom Kolupski, Mayor and Gayle Cook, City Manager 

ATTACHMENT(S):    Agenda Briefing    


5.2   Consider and take all appropriate action on the reappointment of Steve Gillett to the Harris County Subsidence District Board of Directors, for a two year term beginning January 31, 2023.    Thom Kolupski, Mayor

ATTACHMENT(S):    Letter from LaPorte Mayor Louis Rigby


5.3   Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of a proposal with Cobb Fendley for Engineering Services associated with improvements to Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Capital Improvements Project S25, in an amount not to exceed $29,536.00.    Brian Craig, City Engineer & Assistant Director of Public Works

ATTACHMENT(S):   Agenda Briefing     Proposal


6.

DISCUSSION

6.1     Dicussion on appointing alternate members to all City boards and commissions.    Buddy Hammann, Mayor Pro Tem  

ATTACHMENT(S):   Board of Adjustment creation document    Charter Review Commission creation document    Civil Service creation document    Economic Development Corporation creation document    Ethics Review Commission creation document    Master Plan Review Commission    Open Space and Trails Committee creation document    Planning & Zoning creation document    


6.2   Discuss, consider, and if appropriate, take action on appointment of a Charter Review Commission to begin its work in early February, 2023 in preparation for a Charter Amendment Election in November, 2023.  Gayle Cook, City Manager and Robin Lenio, City Secretary

ATTACHMENT(S):    Charter Review Commission Rosters    Section 11.16 City Charter


7.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

7.1   City Manager update and report to City Council on various items that require no action, including Recap for Seabrook Boards and Commissions, SH 146 Expansion Projects, Red Bluff Expansion Project, Port of Houston Rail Spur, Gulf Coast Protection District, Public Meeting Livestreaming Project, City of Seabrook CIP Projects, and any City of Seabrook Grant Administration.   Gayle Cook, City Manager 


7.2   Establish future meeting dates and agenda items, including conflicting meeting dates and special meeting dates.   City Council   

ATTACHMENT(S):    Calendar


8.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

8.1   Section 551.071

Conduct a closed executive session to consult with attorney on legal issues associated with the renewal of an industrial district agreement.    Robert F. Brown, Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. 


8.2   Section 551.074

Conduct a closed executive session to deliberate the evaluation and duties of the City Attorney.    Steve Weathered, City Attorney


8.3   Section 551.074

Conduct a closed executive session to deliberate the evaluation and duties of the City Manager.    Thom Kolupski, Mayor


9.

OPEN SESSION

Council will reconvene in Open Session to allow for possible action on any of the agenda items listed above under "Closed Executive Session". 


THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HEAR ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AGENDA ITEMS THAT QUALIFY FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY PUBLICLY ANNOUNCING THE APPLICABLE SECTION NUMBER OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, (CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE) THAT JUSTIFIES EXECUTIVE SESSION TREATMENT.
                                                    
I certify that this notice was posted on the bulletin board on or before Friday, December 30, 2022 no later than 5:00 p.m. and that this notice will remain posted until the meeting has ended.
 

Robin Lenio, TRMC

City Secretary

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