NOTICE OF MEETING
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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, OCTOBER 5, 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.

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.

2.

CONSENT AGENDA

2.1    Approve the minutes of the September 7, 2023 Open Space and Trails Committee meeting. Natalie Stephens, Public Works Admin Coordinator
ATTACHMENT:  September 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes

3.

NEW BUSINESS

3.1    Discuss recently viewed Keep Texas Beautiful webinars.  Committee

ATTACHMENT: KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL WEBINARS


3.2     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding next steps for Carothers Coastal Gardens project.  Member Jones


3.3     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding list of plants proposed for Carothers Coastal Gardens.  Member Antrobus

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Trees and Shrubs    2. Native Trees for Birds    3. Native Plants for Attracting Butterflies    4. Native Plants for Hummingbirds        5. Top Native Plants for Harris County      6. Sources of Native Plants      


3.4     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding list of plants proposed for Baybrook Park planting.  Member Harper


3.5     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding work date for Baybrook Park Rotary planting and reseeding the Prairie.  Member Harper


3.6     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding work date for Butterfly Waystation at Baybrook Park.  Member Harper


3.7     Discuss Texas Open Meetings Act.  Member Jones


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


3.9     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 

4.

OLD BUSINESS

4.1    Update regarding Remote Control Sail Boat Special Event request at Bayside park.  Brian Craig


4.2     Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding Public Works and Open Space and Trails annual appreciation lunch on October 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM .  Member Harper


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

            ATTACHMENT: OST Volunteer Task List

5.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

5.1        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  


5.2       Update on volunteer hours. Committee  


5.3       Establish future meeting dates and agenda items. Committee 

                                              
 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551. 127, on a regular, non -emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda.


I certify that this notice was posted on the City of Seabrook website, www.seabrooktx.gov/agendacenter, 

pursuant to Texas Government code, Section 551.043(b)(1)-(3), on or before Monday, October 2, 2023 no later than 5:00 p.m. and that this notice will remain posted until the meeting has ended.

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