On the agenda: Rockport City Council Meeting — Flock Safety (Sep 22)

City of Rockport
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM
ROCKPORT CITY HALL
212 N LIVE OAK
ROCKPORT, TEXAS 78382
Mayor Tim Jayroe
Councilmember (Ward 2) Matt Anderson
Mayor Pro Tern (Ward 3) Brad Brundrett
Councilmember (Ward 4) Andrea Hattman
Councilmember (Ward 1) vacant
Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager

Notice is hereby given that Rockport City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22,
2026, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 212 N. Live Oak,
Rockport, Texas 78382. The live stream link to view the meeting is https://rockporttx.portal.civicclerk.com/.
The City Council welcomes citizen participation and comments at all City Council Meetings on an Agenda item
or any subject matter.
Written comments submitted bv 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
• Complete the Speaker Card - locate the card online (https://rockporttx.gov/FormCenter/CitizenParticipation-Form-7/Citizen-Participation-Form-52)
• Written Comments received by the deadline will be read.
Sign up in person.
• Speaker's cards are located at the entrance of the meeting room and must be delivered to the City
Secretary before the meeting begins.
• Any citizen with handouts should provide them to the City Secretary before the meeting. If you wish the
City Council to receive your handouts for the meeting, please provide 8 copies; if not, the City Council
will receive your handouts the following day.
Rules for Citizen Participation.
• Speakers will be limited to three minutes.
• While civic public criticism is not prohibited; disorderly conduct or disturbance of the peace as
prohibited by law shall be cause for the chair to terminate the offender's time to speak.
NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for discussion. An announcement will be made based on the Executive
Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for the Executive
Session.
Notice is hereby given that other elected or appointed officials may attend the City Council Meeting at the date
and time above in numbers that may constitute a quorum. No action or minutes will be taken by such in
attendance.
This facility is wheelchair-accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodation
or interpretive services must be made 48 hours before this meeting. Please get in touch with the City Secretary's
office at (361) 729-2213, ext. 225, or FAX (361) 790-5966 or email [email protected] for further
information. Braille is not available.

I.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Speaker participation instructions are provided in writing at the beginning of the agenda. NOTE: The
Texas Open Meetings Act permits a member of the public or a member of the governmental body to raise
a subject that has not been included in the notice for the meeting. However, any discussion of the subject
must be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting, and any response to
a question posed to the City Council is limited to either a statement of specific factual information or a
recitation of existing policy. TEX. GOV'T CODE § 551.042 has not been posted on the agenda.
IV. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PROCLAMATIONS/EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
1.
V.

Proclamation to proclaim Paint the Town Green and Gold (Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager)

CONSENT
The following items may be acted upon in a single motion. No separate discussion or action on any of
these items will be held unless pulled at the request of a member of the City Council.
2.

Consider the approval of the City Council Minutes for the September 8, 2026, City Council Regular
Meeting (Shelley Goodwin, City Secretary)

3.

Consider the approval of North Street Water Main Extension (Ryan Picarazzi, Public Works
Director)

4.

Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-40R increasing the authorized strength of the Rockport
Police Department from twenty-seven (27) to thirty-two (32) full-time sworn peace officer
positions, effective October 1, 2026. (Nathan Anderson, Police Chief)

5.

Consider the approval of the City of Rockport 2027 Employee Holidays.and confirming the 2027
City Council Regular Meetings, (Shelley Goodwin, City Secretary)

6.

Consider the approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Harte Research Institute (HRI) at
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi through its Clean Coast Texas Collaborative program.
(Amanda Torres, Director of Building & Development)

VI. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.

Consider the approval on the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026 amending the City of
Rockport Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 "Solid Waste" Article II. "Refuse Collection", Section
82.39 "Fee Schedule" Setting CPI Adjusted Fees for Service; Repealing all Prior Ordinances in
Conflict Herewith: and Providing for Publication and an Effective Date. (Robbie Sorrell, Finance
Director)

8.

Consider the approval of the second and final reading of Ordinance 2027 amending the Official
Zoning Map as stipulated under Article 4.1 of the City of Rockport Zoning Ordinance Number 1027
by changing the zoning of land from B-1 (General Business District) for property located at 504
Young St; also known as Spencer LOT 9-R 0.278 Acres, City of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas,
to I-1 (Light Industrial District), repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date. (Amanda Torres, Director of Building &

Development)
9.

Request to rezone property located at 733 S Church St; also known as DOUGHTY & MATHIS
OUTLOTS, LOT 5 THRU 8 (E/2 OF O.L. 6), & 8' ALLEY CLOSED ADJ TO LOTS 5 THRU 8,
City of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, to R-7 (Residential and Office District), currently zoned
R-2 (2nd Single Family Dwelling District).
i. Staff Report.
ii. Applicant Presentation.
iii. Public Hearing to receive comments in favor or against the request.
iv. Consider the approval of the first reading of Ordinance 2028 amending the Official Zoning
Map as stipulated under Article 4.1 of the CIty of Rockport Zoning Ordinance by changing
the zoning of land from R-2 (2nd Single Family Dwelling District) for property located at
733 S Church St; also known as DOUGHTY & MATHIS OUTLOTS, LOT 5 THRU 8 (E/2
OF O.L. 6), & 8' ALLEY CLOSED ADJ TO LOTS 5 THRU 8, City of Rockport, Aransas
County, Texas, to R-7 (Residential and Office District), repealing all ordinances in conflict
therewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
(Amanda Torres, Director of Building & Development)

10.

Consider the approval on first of two readings on Ordinance 2029 correcting a scrivener's error in
Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1946 relating to the Tax Increment Base for Reinvestment Zone Number
One, City of Rockport, Texas; providing that the correct Tax Increment base date is January 1,
2024; providing for ratification; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
(Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager)

11.

Consider the approval on the only reading of Ordinance 2030 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract between the City of Rockport and Cooper Advertising for the purpose of
reminding the citizens of Rockport, Fulton, & Aransas County that tree ordinances are in effect and
govern the removal of trees; and providing an effective date. (Amanda Torres, Director of Building
& Development)

12.

Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-41R requesting the Texas Municipal League support
legislation amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure regarding mandatory credit for
confinement served on unrelated offenses; providing for severability; and providing an effective
date. (Shelley Goodwin, City Secretary, Kimberly Henry, Director of Administrative Services)

13.

Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-42R adopting the Aransas County City of Rockport and
Town of Fulton Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan dated September 2026 authorizing
implementation, providing for severability and establishing an effective date. (Vanessa Shrauner,
City Manager)

14.

Consider the approval of the appropriation of $36,080.10 from the General Fund for Decor IQ for
lights in the downtown area of Rockport. (Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager)

15.

Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-43R awarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 Hotel
Occupancy Tax Funds to qualified nonprofit organizations; requiring the funds to be used in
accordance with Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code, the City of Rockport Hotel Occupancy Tax
Guidelines, the approved application, and applicable Funding Agreements; authorizing the City
Manager to execute the necessary agreements; and providing an effective date of October 1, 2026.
(Shelley Goodwin, City Secretary)

VII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS AND UPDATES

16.

Presentation on the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Agreement (Nathan Anderson,
Police Chief)

17.

Consideration and possible approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Rockport and
Aransas County for Participation in Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Rockport Texas
(Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager)

18.

Consider canceling the October 13, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting (Shelley Goodwin, City
Secretary)

VIII. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
19.

City Manager's Monthly Update (Vanessa Shrauner, City Manager)

IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
The City Council will report/update on activities in respective Wards, and all committee assignments. No
formal action can be taken on these items at this time.
X.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council will recess its open meeting and reconvene in Executive Session pursuant to:
Note 1: Texas Government Code § 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2: Texas Government Code § 551.072, Real Property
Note 3: Texas Government Code § 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4: Texas Government Code § 551.076, Security
Note 5: Texas Government Code § 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations
Note 6: Texas Government Code § 551.089, IT Security
The City Council will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Council may also consider
any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session
and the Council announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
20.

Receive advice from the City Attorney on alternative water sources (1) (Vanessa Shrauner, City
Manager)

XI. BUSINESS ITEM
The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session upon the conclusion of the Executive Session; the
City Council may take action on any item posted in the Executive Session as necessary.
XII. ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that I, Shelley Goodwin, posted this Agenda at 12:25 p.m. on September 16, 2026, on the
bulletin board at City Hall, 212 N. Live Oak, Rockport, Texas 78382.

_______________________________

Shelley Goodwin, TRMC/MMC
City Secretary