300 West Walker

City of League City, TX

League City TX 77573

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

5:00 PM

Council Chambers

200 West Walker Street

The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a work session in Council

Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 5:00 p.m.

Mayor:

Nick Long

City Council Members:

Andy Mann

Tommy Cones

Tom Crews

Courtney Chadwell

Scott Higginbotham

Chad Tressler

Sean Saunders

City Manager:

John Baumgartner

Rick Davis

Assistant City Manager:

Assistant City Manger-CFO:

Interim City Attorney:

Angie Steelman

Michelle Villarreal

Diana M. Stapp

Cliff Woitena

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

City Secretary:

Chief of Police:

Executive Director of Capital Projects

Executive Director of Development Services:

Director of Finance:

Director of Human Resources/Civil Service:

Director of Parks & Cultural Services:

Director of Public Works:

Jody Hooks

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of

Council were present except Mr. Mann. Mr. Crews attended remotely.

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Mr. Andy Mann

Absent

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Mayor Nick Long, Mr. Tommy Cones, Mr. Tom Crews, Mr. Courtney Chadwell, Mr.

Scott Higginbotham, Mr. Chad Tressler and Mr. Sean Saunders

Present

PUBLIC COMMENTS

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING BOATS, DOCKS AND

WATERWAYS

Jeff Allen, Fire Chief gave the presentation.

The purpose of this ordinance is to provide the legal basis for rules and regulations

relating to the operation and equipment of boats which is necessary to support the interest,

health, morals, comforts, safety, convenience and welfare of the existing and future

populations of the City of League City.

Recent Issues – Law Enforcement, Health and Safety, Derelict vessels both in marinas

and within the waterways of League City.

Vessel Seaworthiness Standard – All vessels moored, docked, or anchored within any

waterway in the City must remain in a seaworthy condition. A vessel is deemed seaworthy

when it is structurally sound, safely operable, and compliant with safety and equipment

standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, or

other applicable authority.

Enforcement of Unseaworthy Vessel – If the City determines a vessel to be unseaworthy,

written notice shall be issued to the responsible party specifying the basis for the finding

and a deadline for corrective action not to exceed ten (10) calendar days. Failure to comply

may result in enforcement action, including removal of the vessel or revocation of any

applicable permit.

General Waterway Use and Waterway Stakeholder Responsibilities:

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All waterway stakeholders shall comply with this ordinance

Waterway stakeholders shall not permit any unseaworthy vessel to dock, moor, or

remain in a boat slip or marina under their control

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Shall verify that all live board vessels have a valid permit

Marina operators shall ensure that live-aboard occupancy does not exceed 15% of the

total slips in the marina

Live-Aboard Permit

Required information

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Contact information

Vessel information

Proof of passed safety inspection from USCG or Vessel Safety Check by USCG

Auxiliary

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Sanitation system information

Proof of insurance

Ownership authorization

Written consent allowing City inspection of the vessel

Background check

Vessel owner shall also provide written consent authorizing City to remove or relocate the

vessel under certain conditions:

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Unseaworthy

Imminent threat to public health, safety, navigation, or environment

Following the 1-day notice of a permit being revoked

Following a hearing consistent with this ordinance

Abandoned Vessels

The City, through its law enforcement personnel, is authorized to take custody of any

abandoned vessel within the city in accordance with Texas Transportation Code 683.011

(follows similar guidance to junk vehicle statues).

After 20 days a notice has been provided, the city may auction, transfer vessel to TPWD

or dispose of abandoned vessel. Proceeds from the sale may be retained by the City after

90 days if not claimed.

Derelict Vessels

Any self-propelled watercraft that meets the definition of a junk vehicle under the Texas

Transportation Code and:

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Is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, discarded, or inoperable

More than 72 hours on public property or 30 consecutive days on private property

Constitutes a public nuisance to health, safety, inviting vandalism, obstruction access,

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fire hazard, or contributing to urban blight

All derelict vessels within the City of League City are declared a public nuisance and

subject to abatement. Prior to any abatement action the city shall provide written notice to

the last know registered owner, any recorded lienholders, and owner or occupant of the

property on which the vehicle is located.

ADJOURNMENT