CITY OF CLEAR LAKE SHORES C TEXAS MEETING MINUTES May 20, 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 Scanlon, Councilman Terrell, Councilman Fisher, Councilman Waters, City Administrator Mike Kramm, Finance Director Cheryl Hunter, Chief David Donaldson, City Attorney Dick Gregg. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG: The mayor led the Pledge. 3. PROCLAMATION: 2024-2025 LAVACE STEWART ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR - CLAUDIA BLANCO Mayor Chronister recited the proclamation and congratulated Ms. Blanco for her award as Teacher of the Year. 3. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL: Councilman Ed Waters: Announced that our long-time resident John Wright passed away on 05/19/25 and spoke on what a helpful neighbor he was and that he also served on City Council; Veteran's Memorial Service will be at Sundial Park on Memorial Day. Councilman Rick Fisher: Steak and Sinatra Night was a success, and he thanked everyone for attending; the next Parks meeting will be at Deep Hole. Councilman Jeff Terrell: This is Alex Scanlon's last meeting, and he thanked him for his years of service and stated that he has served the city well while on the city council. Councilman Alex Scanlon: Announced that this is his last meeting and that he was resigning from the city council. Thanked the Mayor, Council members, Police Department, and City Staff for everything they have done over the past few years. He has enjoyed serving on the City Council and feels that he is leaving the council in good hands. He stated that he thinks that the city is in a better place than it was when he came on council. Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Fenwick: No report Mayor Chronister: Presented Alex Scanlon with a plaque and spoke on his dedication to the city over his tenure on council. 4. STAFF REPORTS: Chief David Donaldson: Agenda item for the flock camera is on this agenda, and he would like City Council to approve him to proceed with filing for a grant that would cover 80% of the costs of the system. City Administrator Mike Kramm: Stated that he and Cheryl had a meeting with the owner of Shelmark, Marcus Michna. The company has been slow in responding to the City and the grant process. Mr. Michna stated that the City will communicate with him solely from this point forward. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Roads and Drainage: Thomas Haaland thanked Alex Scanlon for his help throughout the years on Roads and Drainage; The County bond was approved, and the pedestrian bridge is on the list as a project covered by the bond; waiting on elevation reports for Narcissus. Parks: Darlene Pettitt reported that they will be working at the pool tomorrow; lifeguards start this weekend. Waterfront Compliance: No report Planning and Zoning: No report Zoning Board of Adjustments: No report 6. CIVIC CLUB REPORT Bruce Stetler reported: Ice Cream Social was 05/01/25; Kari Kelly Blood Drive was 05/02/25; Steak and Sinatra was good; Scholarship deadline was 05/15/25; 06/05/25 Civic Club meeting will be a mix and mingle; 06/07/25 is the Annual Steve Lee Fishing Derby; 06/28/25 will be Independence Day Celebration. 7. EÇONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. REPORT Thomas Haaland: 770 Marina Bay Drive has been sold to a title company; next meeting will be June 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm. 8. 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 item on the agenda, the City Council cannot deliberate or take any action at this time. Comments from the public should be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per individual. No yielding of time is permitted. No Comments 9. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Check Register: 05/01/2025 thru 05/14/2025 b. Council meeting minutes: 05/06/25 (regular) C. Waterfront Transfer A-004A: Trevino to Hudson 1st Motion: Councilman Waters accept consent agenda 2nd Motion: Councilman Fisher MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 10. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action may be taken on the following items: a. Approve Clubhouse revised rental rates and policies. Brief discussion and it was decided by the Mayor that a workshop should be held to get into the rates and policies in more depth. Council Meeting Min. 05.20.25 1st Motion: Councilman Fisher made motion to table item pending workshop 2nd Motion: Councilman Terrell MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 11. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible action may be taken on the following items: a. Approve to adjust summer months Council meetings to one meeting a month to occur on the 1st Tuesday of the months June, July, and August 2024. 1st Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick made motion to approve as written 2nd Motion: Councilman Fisher MOTION PASSED - 4 yes and 1 nay (Councilman Scanlon) b. Authorize the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Debris Management. 1st Motion: Councilman Terrell motioned to authorize the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Debris Management. 2nd Motion: Councilman Fisher MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY C. Appoint a person to serve on the Emergency Services Board (ESB) due to the resignation submitted by Amanda Fenwick. 15t Motion: Councilman Fenwick made motion to appoint Jeff Terrell to the ESB 2nd Motion: Councilman Fisher MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY d. Approve Interlocal Agreement for T.I.P.S. (The Interlocal Purchasing System) purchasing cooperative. 1st Motion: Councilman Fisher to approve Res. 2025-03 2nd Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY e. Approve an annual lease for the Flock Safety camera and recording network. (Mayor Chronister) Mike Kramm explained that this is a grant application that needs City Council approval. 1st Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwck made a motion to authorize moving forward with the grant for the Flock Safety Camera 2nd Motion: Councilman Terrell Council Meeting Min. 05.20.25 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 12. ADIOURNMENT: Mayor Chronister called for adjournment at 7:28 PM Approved: l-3-25 (Date) Signature of Mayor * Attest: * - * Phssk hauy Signature of City Secretary Council Meeting Min. 05.20.25