City Council of the City of Magnolia Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting addressed various citizen concerns regarding property maintenance, infrastructure, and transparency. Departmental reports were provided for administration, engineering, public works, and the police department, including updates on smart water meters and emergency communication software. The Council adopted an ordinance regarding the San Jacinto River Authority fee schedule, held first readings for two expenditure resolutions, and approved new ethics policies for the Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation. Significant actions included approving a contract assignment for sewer system design, a budget amendment for roadway infrastructure at FM 149, a grant application for roadway construction, and updates to the personnel policy manual concerning IT security. Following an executive session, the Council discussed the employment of a new City Administrator, authorized temporary supervision duties for the Mayor Pro Tem, and denied a request for remote work by the City Secretary.