Alan D. Conner

The meeting included a call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance. Two public hearings were conducted to solicit input regarding expenditures for economic development purposes: one not to exceed $70,000 for lighting installation at Henderson Park, and another not to exceed $370,000 for lighting replacement at Sawmill Park. The consent agenda items, including approval of financial reports for November and December 2025, were approved. Action items involved authorizing the Director of Economic Development to execute contracts with National LED for the lighting installation projects at both Sawmill Park and Henderson Park, subject to legal review. The Executive Director provided an update on various activities including marketing, grants, and business retention. The Board President offered updates on Weaver's BBQ and Bayou Bell Developers. A review of sponsorship opportunities for 2026 chamber of commerce events was also conducted, with a decision deferred to a future meeting.

Key actions during the meeting included the swearing in of the TIRZ #1 Board Members. The board subsequently nominated and approved Felix Skarpa as the Chairman and Jeff Nations as the Vice Chairman. Action items also involved approving Resolution No. R2024-26, which concerns an agreement among the City of Dayton, TIRZ #1, Liberty County MUD #9, and CMC Railroad, LLC. Project updates were provided on the Stilson Rd project, txdot singulation, and Rolke Rd. Furthermore, the board approved Resolution No. R2024-34, which pertains to a Letter Agreement for Stilson Road, noting that reimbursement for CMC related to a grant-funded portion of the project would occur when TIRZ funds are available.

The meeting began with roll call and invocation, followed by the pledge of allegiance and Texas pledge. Key discussion points included project status updates for the Gulf Inland Logistic Park provided by Marcus Goering. Under action items, the board considered Resolution No. R2024-66, which concerned approving a letter of support for a Municipal Management District, though no action was taken on this item.

Key discussions included recognizing the Building Inspector, Michael Murray, as the January 2026 Employee Recognition recipient. City Manager updates covered office closures, rescheduling the February Council meeting, the upcoming State of the City luncheon, and a traffic alert for US 90. The Council reviewed and approved Finance Reports for December 2025 and received monthly reports from Planning & Development Services, Library, Police Department, Animal Control, Municipal Court, and Finance. Action items involved approving a resolution for the Dayton Rotary Club to place a commemorative bench at the Community Center, supporting the Community Retirement Centre project with a resolution to enhance senior housing opportunities, and ratifying the Economic Development Corporation's expenditure for replacing playground equipment at Parker Park. Additionally, the Council approved a contract renewal for ambulance services and a Conditional Use Permit for a new fuel station, contingent upon specific conditions regarding lighting, parking, and restrictions for 18-wheelers. A zoning map amendment was approved to allow for a meat processing business, including a meat market and bakery, on FM 1960. Following an Executive Session, the Council made several appointments, including board members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1, members to the DEDC Board of Directors, and a new member to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motions to table resolutions concerning the sale of DayNet assets and a lease agreement for city property were passed. Finally, a resolution was approved to create an impact fee advisory committee, with members to be appointed later.

The agenda for the meeting includes several action items and standard procedures. Key actions involve the selection of a Vice Chairman for the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors, and consideration regarding the issuance of Liberty County MUD No. 9 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026. The meeting also includes administrative items such as an Oath of Office and Swearing in of Board Members, and consideration for the approval of the 2024 Minutes. The associated documents detail the necessary consent resolution for the bond issuance, which pertains to reimbursing a company for construction costs related to Rolke Road.