Tim Duree

The City of Mont Belvieu's strategic plan focuses on being a leader in municipal government through customer service, fiscal responsibility, and organizational integrity. It aims to provide a safe hometown and high quality of life for families and businesses, guided by the Vision 2040 Strategic Plan. Key areas include comprehensive planning, economic development, drainage solutions, city facilities and parks, transportation and trails, public works, broadband services, organizational excellence, and government affairs. The plan emphasizes managing growth, fostering a prosperous business climate, improving drainage, enhancing community facilities, expanding transportation infrastructure, and ensuring organizational effectiveness.

The council meeting involved a presentation and discussion of a strategic plan update, focusing on governance, vision, mission, values, and economic development strategies. A bid for the Hackberry detention pond was awarded to Preferred Contractors. Ordinances were adopted, including one authorizing an amendment to a tax abatement agreement and another amending the Fire Prevention and Protection Code. A resolution repealing and replacing the fee schedule for the Fire Department's Fire Marshal's office was also adopted. The consent agenda included approval of a resolution on investment policy and minutes from a previous meeting. Executive sessions were held to discuss economic development and pending litigation. No action was taken following the executive sessions.

The council meeting included a public hearing on tax abatement eligibility and guidelines. Ordinance No. 2021-009, canvassing election returns and declaring results, and Resolution No. 2021-007, establishing tax abatement eligibility guidelines, were adopted. A contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for city park phase 2 design and a bid for Hackberry Park tree planting (Phase 1) were approved. An executive session was held to discuss economic development, with no action taken afterward.

The council meeting involved discussions and actions on several key items. A public hearing was held for a natural gas pipeline permit. Permits were approved for an ethylene pipeline and a final plat for a subdivision. Bids were awarded for general engineering services and City Hall construction, and a contract amendment was approved. An ordinance calling for a joint election with Barbers Hill ISD was adopted, along with an interlocal agreement for the election and a resolution authorizing aerial mosquito control. The consent agenda included professional services, finance, EMS bad debt write-off, and minutes. Executive sessions were held to discuss economic development and pending litigation. A park plan was accepted, and the council discussed future agenda items and comments.

The council meeting included a public hearing for a permit concerning a 10-inch ethylene pipeline. A proclamation supporting the It's Time Texas Community Challenge was adopted. A presentation on the city's water model was given. A change order for Gill Parkway, including the construction of Bowie, was approved. Ordinance No. 2021-001, updating the city's building codes, was adopted. The consent agenda, including the finance packet and minutes, was approved. Executive sessions were held to discuss economic development and pending litigation. No action was taken following the executive sessions.