300 West Walker

League City TX 77573

City of League City, TX

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

200 West Walker Street

The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a regular meeting in the

Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor:

Nick Long

City Council Members:

Andy Mann

Tommy Cones

Tom Crews

Courtney Chadwell

Justin Hicks

Chad Tressler

Sean Saunders

City Manager:

Assistant City Manager:

John Baumgartner

Rick Davis

Assistant City Manger-CFO:

Interim City Attorney:

City Secretary:

Angie Steelman

Michelle Villarreal

Diana M. Stapp

Cliff Woitena

Ron Bavarian

Christopher Sims

Kimberly Corell

James Brumm

Chien Wei

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 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of

Council were present.

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Mayor Nick Long, Mr. Andy Mann, Mr. Tommy Cones, Mr. Tom Crews, Mr.

Courtney Chadwell, Mr. Justin Hicks, Mr. Chad Tressler and Mr. Sean Saunders

Present

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG

The invocation was given by Pastor Matt Jones of Citymark Church. Mayor

Long led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting

3A.

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October 22, 2024 Council Work Session

3B.

Mayor Long asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes

are approved.

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the Clear Creek Men's Water Polo Team (Mayor

Long)

4A.

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Members of the Clear Creek Men's Water Polo Team were presented with a

proclamation from Mayor Long.

Mayor Long also presented the Art Hewitt Spirit Award to Dave Lundin and the Steve

Jones Inspiration Award to Brock Howe.

PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL

Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer than

3 minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda item.

NAME

ADDRESS

SUBJECT

Chris Summer

Janice Hallisy

Shari Ferguson

Libby Johnson

Ange Mertens

410 Forest Hills

Sustainability/LCAC

Parade

Dogs

Parade

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Item 6G was pulled by Mr. Crews.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to approve the balance of

the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of applications to

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for construction funding related to the Surface

Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program (Executive Director of Developmental

Services)

6A.

6B.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-207

Consider and take action on a resolution declaring seven (7) trucks, three (3) dump trucks,

two (2) ambulances, one (1) fire truck, six (6) SUVs, one (1) box van, and one (1) John Deere

tractor as surplus property and authorizing City staff to dispose of the surplus property in

accordance with City policy (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-208

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the award to East Texas Truck Systems

(ETTS) for the installation of six-yard dump truck beds on three (3) Ford F-750 chassis in an

amount not to exceed $72,550 (Director of Public Works)

6C.

6D.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-209

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase from Chastang Ford for one

2024 Ford F-150 Police Responder 4x4 vehicle ($52,295) and with Mal Technologies Fleet

($17,037) for related emergency equipment and installation in an amount not to exceed

$69,332 (Director of Public Works)

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-210

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Yellowstone

Landscape - Central, Inc. for rough-cut mowing services in an amount not to exceed

$1,153,421.14 (Director of Public Works)

6E.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-211

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Bay

Oil Company for the purchase and delivery of fuel and petroleum products in an amount not

to exceed $1,230,000 (Director of Public Works)

6F.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-212

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with

Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to

the Heritage Signature Trail (PK2302) in the amount not to exceed $270,160 (Executive

Director of Capital Projects)

6G.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Tressler, to approve a professional

services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) for the design, bid, and

construction phase services related to the Heritage Signature Trail (PK2302) in the

amount not to exceed $270,160.

A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Crews, to postpone this item. The

motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order #2 to the professional

services agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for the North Extension of Landing Blvd Project

(ST1914) for additional engineering design services in an amount not to exceed $70,061.23

(Executive Director of Capital Projects)

6H.

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Approved on the Consent Agenda - Resolution No. 2024-213

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-47 approving the League City 2024 Master

Mobility Plan Update as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of League City -

Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services)

6I.

Council approved first reading, 8-0-0 on October 22, 2024.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2024-47 - Second Reading

Consider and take action on an Ordinance No. 2024-51 amending Chapter 110, Section 166

of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Speed Limits per functional

Use” regarding speed limits for different street classifications - Second Reading (Executive

Director of Development Services)

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Council approved first reading, 8-0-0 on October 22, 2024.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2024-51 - Second Reading

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-48, an ordinance adopting a Special Use

Permit, SUP-24-0002 (Bukhari Convenience Store), for a gas station with a convenience

store, “vehicle fueling station” use, on approximately 0.5 acres zoned “CG” (General

Commercial), generally located on the northwestern corner of the Gulf Freeway (Interstate

Highway 45) and West Main Street (Farm to Market Road 518), with the address of 101

North Gulf Freeway - Second Reading (Director of Planning)

6K.

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Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on October 7, 2024, subject

to conditions, with one member absent.

City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on October 22, 2024, subject to conditions.

Approved on the Consent Agenda - Ordinance No. 2024-48 - Second Reading

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING

Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0002 (Storage King),

for a “Self-Storage” use, on approximately 8.4 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial),

generally located along the west side of State Highway 3 (SH 3) and approximately 1,500 feet

north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646), with the address of 2615 State Highway 3

South (Director of Planning)

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Mayor Long opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.

No members of the public requested to address the Council.

Mayor Long closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.

Consider and take action on an ordinance adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP-23-0002

(Storage King), for a “Self-Storage” use, on approximately 8.4 acres zoned “CG” (General

Commercial), generally located along the west side of State Highway 3 (SH 3) and

approximately 1,500 feet north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646), with the address of

2615 State Highway 3 South (Director of Planning)

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Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, on November 4, 2024,

subject to conditions with one member absent.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-52 adopting a Special Use Permit, SUP 23 0002 (Storage King), for a “Self

Storage” use, on approximately 8.4 acres zoned “CG” (General Commercial), generally

located along the west side of State Highway 3 (SH 3) and approximately 1,500 feet

north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646), with the address of 2615 State Highway 3

South, subject to conditions as provided by staff, on First Reading. The motion passed

by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

OLD BUSINESS

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-49 updating land use assumptions and the

capital improvement plan for roadway facilities and updating roadway impact fees for League

City pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 - Second Reading (Executive

Director of Development Services)

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Council approved first reading, 7-1-0 on October 22, 2024.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Ordinance No.

2024-49 updating land use assumptions and the capital improvement plan for roadway

facilities and updating roadway impact fees for League City pursuant to Texas Local

Government Code Chapter 395 on Second Reading. The motion passed by the following

vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Tressler and

Mr. Saunders

For:

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Mr. Cones

Opposed:

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on a resolution casting a ballot for the election of members to the

Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District for 2025 (Mayor Long)

9A.

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A motion was made by Mr. Cones, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Resolution No.

2024-214, casting a ballot for the election of members to the Board of Directors of the

Galveston County Appraisal District by casting one vote each for Matt Doyle, Thomas

Farmer, Donald Gartman and Patricia Walker, 96 votes each for Scott Brast and Robin

Collins and 94 votes for Chad Tressler.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Saunders, to amend to cast one

vote each for Brast, Collins, Doyle, Farmer, Gartman and Walker and the remaining

284 votes for Tressler. The motion to amend passed by the following vote:

For: 5 - Mayor Long, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

Opposed: 3 - Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones and Mr. Hicks

The motion, as amended, passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Tressler and Mr. Saunders

Mr. Mann and Mr. Hicks

For:

Opposed:

Consider and take action on a resolution to authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the

Galveston County Municipal Utility District #82, and the City of League City for a drainage

easement and long-term mowing maintenance of said easement (Executive Director of

Development Services)

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A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve Resolution No.

2024-215 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the Galveston County

Municipal Utility District #82, and the City of League City for a drainage easement and

long term mowing maintenance of said easement. The motion passed by the following

vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

10.

11.

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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED

REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS

Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or

discussed.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or

discussed.

Mayor Pro Tem Justin Hicks – No Comments

Sean Saunders – Real quick, Mr. Mayor, I want to thank Chief Allen and Chief Keesler.

Whatever Dickinson Band left out the other day, we did an escort for them from the

High School to the freeway. It involved about four different departments, about 10 or 12

apparatuses. We gave the kids one heck of a send-off. Unfortunately, they didn’t make

finals, but they did do an awesome performance out there. I want to thank the chiefs for

coming out and helping.

Andy Mann – No Comments

Tommy Cones – I’d like to congratulate Justin Hicks and also Tom Crews for their

getting back on Council. I guess that’s congratulations. I know it’s a very difficult time

a lot of times to run for City Council, so congratulations to both of you and to the other

candidates who ran also.

Tom Crews – No Comments

Courtney Chadwell – I’d like to congratulate Chief Allen, Chief Jeff Allen, on his new

appointment as Fire Chief here in League City. He’s been with us quite a while and

done some great things. Looking forward to him to continue doing that. I’d also like to

congratulate Justin and Tom, and myself, right. I’d also really like to thank the

challengers for throwing their name in the hat and contributing to the democratic

process. It’s not easy to put yourself out there. Scott Higginbotham, Joe Italiano, I

appreciate you guys stepping up and fighting hard.

Chad Tressler – Since he congratulated himself, I’d like to congratulate Mr. Chadwell

on having the largest undervote of all the Council races.

Mayor Long – No Comments

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EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)

At 6:52 p.m. Mayor Long announced the City Council will now go into executive session

to discuss the following items:

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters

14A.

14B.

14C.

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Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Manager (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters

Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Attorney (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)

Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters

Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City

Auditor (Mayor Long)

At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Long reconvened the regular meeting and announced there was no

final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the executive

session just concluded.

15.

ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Manager (Director of Human Resources and

Civil Service)

15A.

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A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to take the salary action as

discussed in executive session. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Attorney (Director of Human Resources and

Civil Service)

15B.

A motion was made by Mr. Tressler, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to approve the salary

action as discussed in executive session. The motion passed by the following vote:

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Mayor Long, Mr. Mann, Mr. Cones, Mr. Crews, Mr. Chadwell, Mr. Hicks, Mr.

Tressler and Mr. Saunders

For:

Consider and take action on discussion regarding the employment, appointment or evaluation

of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Mayor Long)

15C.

No Action

16.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:32 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is

adjourned.

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NICK LONG

MAYOR

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DIANA M. STAPP

CITY SECRETARY

(SEAL)

MINUTES APPROVED: December 17, 2024