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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
 Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston
 Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
 Park Board Plaza
 601 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas 77550
 Live Streamed: 
https://www.galvestonparkboard.org/217/Watch-The-Board-of-Trustee-Meetings
 
 
I.

Call Meeting to Order

II.

Pledge of Allegiance

III.

Swearing In and Seating of Appointed Trustees (Carla Cotropia, 5 Minutes)

IV.

Recognition of Outgoing Trustee (Spencer Priest, 5 Minutes)

V.

Roll Call and Declaration of a Quorum

VI.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

VII.

Requests to Address the Board

The public shall be allowed to provide comment to the Board regarding one or more agenda or non-agenda items. All requests to address the Board must be submitted in writing and can be presented to the Board Reporter the day of the Board meeting or by completing the Public Comment Form available on the Park Board of Trustees website at the following link prior to the start of the meeting. Each Person will be limited to three (3) minutes regardless of the number of items addressed.  https://www.galvestonparkboard.org/forms.aspx?FID=65. 

VIII.

Election of Park Board Officers

IX.

Employee Spotlight - Adan Sauceda (Susan Keeble, 5 Minutes)

Documents:
  1. ADAN SAUCEDA.pdf
X.

Operations

A.

Presentation on the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research – Partner Projects and Employee Spotlight (Dr. Christopher Marshall, Theresa Morris, and Kari Howard, 15 Minutes)

B.

Presentation of Concessionaire Partner Program Process Timeline for the 2023 Season (Ann Hobing, 10 minutes)

C.

Discussion On Temporary Beach Patrol Housing (Peter Davis, 15 minutes)

XI.

Administration

A.

Presentation of Results of Survey of Other Cities and Short-Term Rental Compliance (Bryson Frazier & Matt Curtis, 30 Minutes)

B.

Discuss and Consider Value of Fiscal Year 2022‐2023 Hotel Occupancy Tax (Bryson Frazier, 10 Minutes)

C.

Standing Committee Monthly Updates (Committee Chairs, 10 Minutes)

  • Beach Maintenance Advisory Committee (Jason Worthen)
  • Finance and Operations Committee (Dave Jacoby)
  • Parks and Amenities Committee (Jason Worthen)
  • Tourism Development Advisory Committee (Will Wright)
  • Workforce Development Committee (Jason Hardcastle)
D.

City Council Liaison Report (David Collins, 5 Minutes)

XII.

Tourism Development

A.

Update on 4th of July and Drone Show (Michael Woody, 5 Minutes)

B.

Discuss And Consider Funding Phase One Of The Washed Ashore Island Wide Art Exhibition (Michael Woody and Kimberly Danesi, 20 Minutes)

XIII.

Consent

A.

Discuss and Consider Approval of A/C Replacements at Seawolf Park (Corey Holcomb)

B.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Asset Disposals Through GovDeals.com (Corey Holcomb)

C.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Bulkhead Railings Replacement at Seawolf Park (Corey Holcomb)

D.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Picnic Shelters Installation at Seawolf Park (Corey Holcomb)

E.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Sidewalk Repairs at Seawolf Park (Corey Holcomb)

F.

Discuss and Consider Proclamation of July as National Parks and Recreation Month (Ann Hobing)

G.

Discuss And Consider Renewal Of FEMA Credit Line At Moody National Bank (Bryson Frazier)

H.

Discuss And Consider Approval Of Fiscal Year 2022 Second Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements (Bryson Frazier)

I.

Discuss And Consider Approval Of Resolution And Application To Renew Membership In The Texas SmartBuy Purchasing Cooperative (Bryson Frazier)

J.

Discuss and Consider Approval of The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston Bank Reconciliation Policy, Procedures, and Controls Manual (Bryson Frazier)

K.

Discuss and consider approval of resolution to apply for and obtain funding from the Texas General Land Office for state assistance through the Beach Maintenance Fund (Bryson Frazier)

L.

Discuss And Consider Funding Of Heavy Equipment For Stewart Beach Drainage Project Ongoing Maintenance (Larry Jackson)

M.

Discuss And Consider The Purchase Of A Bobcat S66 Skid Steer Loader For Coastal Zone Management (Larry Jackson)

N.

Discuss and Consider The Purchase Of A Hyundai HL940 Wheel Loader For Coastal Zone Management (Larry Jackson)

O.

Discuss and Consider the Approval to Execute the Third One-Year Option and the Reimbursement to the City of Galveston for Annual Survey Work for Galveston’s Engineered Beaches (Sheryl Rozier)

P.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Tourism Development Expenditures (Michael Woody)

XIV.

Executive Session

A.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551-071 - Consultation with Attorney regarding Potential Litigation Relating to the Requirements for Concession Agreements and Permits

B.

Pursuant To Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - Consultation With Attorney On A Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The Governmental Body Under Texas Disciplinary Rules Of Professional Conduct Of The State Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With This Chapter - Legal Matters Concerning Litigation - Sonya Poretto V The City Of Galveston Park Board Of Trustees Et Al

XV.

Action Item (s) Resulting from Executive Session

A.

Discuss and Consider Action for Any Executive Session Item Listed on the Meeting Agenda

XVI.

Future Agenda Items

XVII.

Announcements

XVIII.

Adjournment

I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted in a place convenient to the public, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas government Code, on or before July 8, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Approved

Spencer Priest, Chair

 

Approved as to Format

Carla Cotropia, Legal Counsel


Please Note Members of the City Council may be attending and participating in the discussion. 

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding, contact the Park Board Administration Office, 601 Tremont, Galveston Texas 77550 (409-797-5147)