NOTICE OF MEETING
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SEABROOK WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. AT SEABROOK PUBLIC WORKS AND ANIMAL CONTROL COMPLEX TRAINING ROOM, 1100 RED BLUFF ROAD, SEABROOK, TEXAS, TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE AGENDA ITEMS LISTED BELOW.
ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT A SEABROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MEMBERS OF THIS BODY MAY ATTEND AND A QUORUM OF THIS BODY MAY BE PRESENT. 


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 PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN OFFICE AT (281) 291-5725 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

1.

PRESENTATIONS

1.1     Baybrook Park Butterfly Waystation update by applicant to achieve an American Heritage High School Level Award.  Abbey Hill

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 interests, 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 state your name and address clearly before making your comments.  Thank you.

3.

CONSENT AGENDA

3.1    Approve the minutes of the January 5, 2023 Open Space and Trails Committee meeting. Natalie Stephens, Public Works Admin Coordinator
ATTACHMENT:  January 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes


3.2    Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2023 Open Space and Trails Committee Walkthrough meeting. Natalie Stephens, Public Works Admin Coordinator
ATTACHMENT:  January 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes



4.

NEW BUSINESS

4.1     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding scheduling a volunteer work day for the casita at Carothers Coastal Garden.   Committee


4.2     Discuss adding an alternate Open Space and Trails committee member to be available due to the absence of a regular member.   Committee


4.3     Update and report on various Seabrook Park items, including needed repairs, signage, plants, flowers, and vegetation, and park use matters. Committee  


4.4     City Staff update and report on various Seabrook Park items, including community events, grant administration, repairs, Council approvals and determinations and emergency events. City Staff 

5.

OLD BUSINESS

5.1     Update on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness eventMember Coggeshall


5.2     Discuss and take all appropriate action for applying for the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA)Committee


5.3     Discuss and take all appropriate action to determine project ideas for volunteers.  Committee

ATTACHMENT: OST Volunteer Task List


6.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

6.1        Report from City Staff on the status of a list of actions taken by the Open Space and Trails Committee and forwarded to City Council for its action or review.  Staff 

ATTACHMENT(S):  OST Recommendations to Council   


6.2       Update on volunteer hours. Committee  


6.3       Establish future meeting dates and agenda items. Committee 

                                              
I certify that this notice was placed on the bulletin board no later than Monday, January 30, 2023 on or before 5:00 p.m. and that it will remain posted until the meeting has ended.

       /s/ Natalie Stephens               
 Natalie Stephens,
 Public Works Administrative Coordinator