CITY OF CLEAR LAKE SHORES MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2025 @ 6:30 PM These are the certified minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council for the City of Clear Lake Shores, County of Galveston, State of Texas, which was held on the above-mentioned date and time. 1. CALL TO ORDER & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Mayor Chronister called to order at 6:31 pm Present: Mayor Chronister, Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick, Councilman Terrell, Councilman Fisher, Councilman Waters, Chief David Donaldson, Finance Director Cheryl Hunter, City Secretary Christy Stroup, City Attorney D. Gregg. Absent: Councilman Scanlon 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG: Mayor led the Pledge. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Began 6:33 pm Annexation of Dror Road into the City of Clear Lake Shores No comments Closed 6:34 pm 4. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL: Councilman Ed Waters: Good turnout Saturday night at Jammin on Jarboe. Councilman Rick Fisher: Praised the speed and professionalism of EMS arriving to assist his mother in law. Councilman Jeff Terrell: No report Councilman Alex Scanlon: Absent Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Fenwick: Thank you for getting out to vote. Proposition on the ballot passed for the pedestrian bridge. Mayor Chronister: Reiterated the proposition passing; Alex Scanlon has submitted his resignation, and his last meeting will be May 20th. Boat ramp paperwork has been completed as far as the city's portion and now we wait for TPWD to review their side then we can start the bidding process; attended the Blessing of the Fleet over the weekend and had a good time. Clear Lake Shores is the primary sponsor for that event; looking forward to another two years of being Mayor for CLS and working with the staff. 5. STAFF REPORTS: Chief David Donaldson: Attended Alert Training for Active Shooter; Officer Tosha Ramirez received "Officer of the Year" at the 50 Club luncheon; working on a grant for the FLOC camera system; stats for April 2025, City Administrator Mike Kramm: Report Attached (attachment a) Mike's report included thanking the Mayor and City Council for their support to the staff. Finance Director Cheryl Hunter provided an extensive list of items that have been accomplished in the past two years. (attachment b) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time, any person with city-related business may speak to the City Council. If the topic of discussion is related to an item on the agenda, the comments may be made now or at the time the agenda item is discussed. If the topic of discussion is not related to an tem on the agenda, the City Council cannot deliberate or take any action at this time. Comments from the public should be imited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per individual. No yielding of time is permitted. NO COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Check Register: 04/10/25 - 04/30/25 b. Council meeting minutes: 03/18/25 (regular) 15t Motion: Councilman Waters made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 2nd Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible action may be taken on the following items: a. Presentation of Silver Dollars to Councilmembers and Mayor. Mayor Chronister presented Mayor Pro Tem and each Councilmember with a silver dollar and Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick presented to Mayor Chronister b. Statement of Oath and Oath of Office for Election 2025: Re-appointment of Mayor Randy Chronister, Councilmember Jeff Terrell and Councilmember Ed Waters. City Attorney Dick Gregg III read the statement and oath swearing in all 3 members. C. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Chronister spoke of current Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick and commended her on her commitment to the position. Commented that he would recommend her stay as our Mayor Pro Tem. 1st Motion: Councilman Terrell made motion to appoint Amanda Fenwick as Mayor Pro Tem 2nd Motion: Councilman Fisher MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY d. Resolution 2025-07: A resolution oft the City of Clear Lake Shores, Texas, supporting a no-wake zone in and around the Clear Lake area on June 20, 2025, during the Texas Outlaw Challenge. 1st Motion: Councilwoman Fenwick made motion to approve Resolution 2025-07 2nd Motion: Councilman Waters MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Council Meeting Min. 05.06.25 e. Approve the purchase of three (3) Solar Power Radar Signs from Radarsign LLC for $12,656. 1st Motion: Councilman Waters 2nd Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY f. Approve contracting HighTide for surveying services related to the Narcissus Road paving project. City Administrator Mike Kramm explained that Narcissus Road would be slightly different from the other streets and stated that a survey would be needed to proceed with correcting It. 15t Motion: Councilman Fisher 2nd Motion: Councilman Terrell MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY g. Resolution 2025-08: A resolution of the City of Clear Lake Shores, Texas City Council expressing support for House Bill 4538 during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, supporting funding to assist with the removal of derelict vessels from Texas waterways and referencing Section 40.108 of the Texas Natural Resources Code. 15t Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick 2nd Motion: Councilman Waters MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY h. Approve CLSPD Black 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe to be placed for auction. 1st Motion: Councilman Terrell 2nd Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY i. Approve Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse revised rental rates. City Administrator Mike Kramm brought up a few other items that needed to be addressed in the Clubhouse Rental Agreement. One suggestion pertained to alcohol being served/consumed at a Civic Club sponsored event. What guidelines should the Yacht Club follow? After discussion - 15t Motion - Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick made motion to postpone until next meeting to allow to make changes. 2nd Motion = Councilman Fisher Council Meeting Min. 05.06.25 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM: j. Consideration and Possible action of Kemah/Clear Laske Shores Police Department to hold a function for Stewart Elementary School at Clear Lake Shores Swimming Pool on May 28th, A 2025. NO ACTION TAKEN 9. ADIOURNMENT: Mayor Chronister called for adjournment at 7:28 pm Approved: 5-21:45 (Date) - Sigpature ofMayor - 4 A - Attegt: S hu 104 e Signature of Ci Secretary - Council Meeting Min. 05.06.25 Attachment a City Administrator's Report April 15, 2025 We will try to plan the CLR bridge project to be done through the summer to limit impact on traffic associated with the school. Centerpoint has removed two more trees that were threats to our electrical service during storms, and the Roads & Drainage committee is helping me compile a list of any others we need to refer to Centerpoint for removal. We received four proposals for Debris Removal services. We will bring a recommendation to the council at the next meeting. I sent an email to Shelmark today asking for some additional information needed in the boat ramp plans before we can prepare a Request for Proposals. Iwill be out of the office in Galveston attending training during the week of May 19th. We will have an agenda item for the next meeting for council to vote to hold one meeting instead of two during June, July, and August. Since we are swearing in three incumbents for new terms, it seems appropriate to mention a few significant detaits from the past two years. As staff we recognize and appreciate the positive working relation we have with our elected body. Having been in city government fori the past thirty years, I know that such a cooperative situation is rare and we, the staff, want to thank this body for your support. Cheryl has compiled a thorough, but by no means exhaustive, list of some the things we have accomplished by working together in just the past two years. Attachment b 2023 - 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENIS - 1ST TERM 3 Increased the employee's retirement contribution from 6% to 7%. -FY24 - 20% salary increase for police officers to align our pay with other agencies- FY24 5 Received GFOA's Excellence in Budgeting Award for FY24, the first time in CLS history. - FY24 & FY25 D Metal Canopy with Security Cameras - Back Parking Lot -FY24 0 Completed FEMA's Community Assistance Visit Project. -FY24 Replaced the old sliding glass doors at City Hall with energy-efficient doors. -FY24 3 Employee Breakroom -Complete Remodel -FY24 0 City Public Restrooms - Complete Remodel - To Make ADA Accessible -FY24 - - New public works truck-FY24 0 New Server Dedicated to the Camera System at the Pool. -FY24 5 Pathway and Lighting at Okie's -FY24. 5 New Contracts with the City Engineer and City Attorney -FY24 0 Replaced the entryway lighting on CLR. -FY24 Designated as a Music Friendly City by the Texas Music Office. -FY24 0 Managed the FY24 budget, which resulted in a surplus of $270,000. -FY24 0 Completed the planning phase oft the Shell Bottom Boat Ramp grant and submitted the grant fori the construction phase. -FY25 0 Collaborated with Galveston County Commissioners to place the bridge replacement on the 2025 ballot, which voters approved on May 3, 2025. -FY25 - Two New Storage Buildings at Public Works -FY25 0 Replaced Roof on Public Works Building -FY25 Replace the damaged subfloor at the east end of City Hall. -FY25 Paving of the East Parking Lot at Town Center -FY25 0 Contribution of $50,000 to the Rainy Day Fund. -FY25 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City's Debris Monitoring & Removal Services, Lawn & IT Services. -FY24 & FY25 0 Hurricane Beryl Recovery & FEMA Reimbursement for Expenses. 0 Replaced generator deck @ the Clubhouse. Purchased crack sealing equipment and trained the Public Works team to use it effectively. 0 Completion of scanning project for all historic sets of oversized building plans.