Kenneth Banks

The regular meeting agenda included procedural matters such as the call to order, invocation, and pledge, along with formal announcements and reports from the City Manager. Key action items involved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2144 to adopt the updated Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The Council also planned to receive, discuss, and consider acceptance of the Stormwater Master Plan from Naismith Engineering, Inc. Furthermore, discussions were scheduled regarding a presentation on the Public Works Center Master Plan and the potential engagement of LJA Engineering, Inc., for preliminary surveying services. The agenda concluded with consideration for appointments to the Construction Board of Adjustment.

The agenda for the regular meeting included procedural matters, recognition items, and the City Manager's report. Key action items involved considering the final acceptance of the Water and Wastewater System SCADA Project, which was completed under budget. The Council also planned to consider Resolution No. 720 to adopt a Legislative Agenda for 2017, detailing priorities related to city revenues, local control, and infrastructure funding. Furthermore, the agenda listed a public hearing and subsequent consideration for the abandonment and sale of surplus right-of-way requested by Jeff Howard (Prokitesurf, LLC), though this item was tabled due to an adjacent property owner's expression of interest in exercising their right of first refusal. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included procedural matters, reports, and action items. Procedural matters involved recognition of the Aquacats Swim Team and a report on building permit fees, utility rates, and ad valorem tax rate comparisons. Action items included considering the minutes from previous meetings, reviewing proposals for solid waste and recycling collection services, and considering Resolution No. 725 to approve an Interlocal Agreement for health-related services with San Patricio County. The agenda also included sections for citizen comments not on the agenda and adjournment.

The regular meeting agenda covered procedural matters including proclamations for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, introduction of new employees, and various presentations such as the Pro Patria Award and reports on summer programs. Action items included considering the minutes from the April 19 Regular Meeting and the April 21 Strategic Planning Workshop. The Council planned to hear a report and consider acceptance of the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Further action items involved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2134 amending the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget, and the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2135 concerning rezoning portions of the George H. Paul Subdivision for Dorsal Development, LLC. The agenda also included public hearings regarding the Dorsal Development rezoning request and a withdrawn request for a Special Use Permit and alley right-of-way purchase related to 1st Defense Self Storage, LLC. The Council also planned to consider Resolution No. 713 to suspend the CenterPoint Energy Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program Surcharge, Resolution No. 714 regarding a Wastewater Sludge Placement Agreement with Cheniere Land Holdings, LLC, Resolution No. 715 for an Advance Funding Agreement for the Akins Drive Hike and Bike Trail, and Resolution No. 716 supporting AEP Texas Central Company's LED Pilot Program, along with the second reading of Ordinance No. 2133 authorizing the sale of surplus right-of-way.

The agenda for the meeting included the consideration of the minutes from the February 9, 2016, Regular Meeting. Key discussion items involved considering the final plat of several subdivisions. Specifically, the Commission addressed the final plat for Lots 15R and 16R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3, which involved replatting one lot into two commercial lots, requiring developer-funded water and wastewater infrastructure construction for one lot prior to recordation. Additionally, the Commission considered the final plat for Sunset Acres, comprising four lots on 9 acres, approving it subject to fee payment and construction plan approval. Final plats for Lot 14R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3, Bay Ridge Subdivision Unit 14, and Lot 13R, Block 5, Tier "X", City of Portland, were also considered and approved with specified conditions.