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City Council special meeting summary

FreeportMay 11, 20263 min read

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Council certified the May 2, 2026 general and charter election results and swore in two new councilmembers; selected a Mayor Pro Tem; approved a repayment agreement to the Village of Surfside Beach for water overbilling and hired a consultant to prepare a state water grant application; and approved routine finance, insurance, event, and facility items.

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What this means

The Council officially confirmed the May 2 election and charter amendment results and administered the oaths to the newly elected councilmembers, which finalizes who will serve on the council. Winston Rossow was chosen to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and will act for the mayor when needed. The city agreed to repay Surfside Beach $651,641.41 for prior water overbilling under a scheduled payment plan, and approved hiring Kimley-Horn to prepare a state water grant application (the consultant fee would be reimbursed if the grant is awarded). Residents should expect the announced road closures for Fort Velasco Day and may see improved golf course facilities after completed bathroom renovations.

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Approved Ordinance No. 2026-2764 canvassing and declaring the May 2, 2026 General Election results (vote 5-0).
Approved Ordinance No. 2026-2765 canvassing and declaring the May 2, 2026 Charter Election results; all five charter amendments passed (vote 5-0).
Administered Oath of Office to Larry McDonald (Ward A) and Nicole Mireles (Ward C) and filed the required affidavits.
Selected Winston Rossow as Mayor Pro Tem (vote 5-0).
Approved Individual Project Order No. 2026-04 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to prepare a TWDB 2026 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant application for a $25,000 lump sum (cost to be reimbursed if grant awarded) (vote 5-0).
Approved Resolution No. 2026-3043: repayment agreement to Village of Surfside Beach for $651,641.41 with an initial payment of $325,820.71, annual payments of $100,000 beginning Sept. 30, 2027, interest at 3.6806%, and a mutual release of claims (vote 5-0).
Approved iCAT Windstorm insurance policy renewal (vote 5-0).
Approved the FY26 Second Quarter Quarterly Investment Report ending March 31, 2026 (vote 5-0).
Approved road closures for Fort Velasco Day on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (vote 5-0).
Received presentation confirming completion of Freeport Golf Course bathroom renovations and noted improved rounds forecast (~40,000 rounds).

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Special City Council Meeting

May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM430 North Brazosport Blvd., Council Chamber, Freeport Texas 77541completed

Agenda

1: Call to Order:
A. Call to Order - Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Call to Order:
B. Invocation - Councilman
Decision: Call to Order:
C. Pledges - Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas.
Decision: Call to Order:
D. Matters Subsequent to Posting.
Decision: Call to Order:
E. Audience Participation – Anyone who has registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and desires to address the City Council will be heard at this time, or during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda. These forms are located by the City Secretary. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is presented, once a motion has been made by Council then public participation will not be allowed. You will have four (4) minutes to make your comments regardless of the number of agenda items to be addressed.
Decision: Call to Order:
2: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
A. Recognition and Appreciation of outgoing Councilmembers for their service to the City - Dr. Danielle Kelly, City Manager
Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
3: Business
A. Consideration and possible action approving Ordinance No. 2026-2764 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 election.
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Decision: Business
B. Consideration and possible action approving Ordinance No. 2026-2765 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 Charter Election.
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Decision: Business
C. Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members for Ward A and Ward C and sign the required affidavits.
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Decision: Business
D. Consideration and possible action of selecting a Mayor Pro Tem.
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Decision: Business
4: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
A. Presentation of Completed Golf Course Bathroom Renovations - Brian Dybala, Golf Course Director
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
B. Proclamation of the City of Freeport declaring May 3-9, 2026 as National Jailer and Correctional Officer Appreciation Week - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
C. Proclamation of the City of Freeport declaring May 11-16, 2026 as National Police Officer Week - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
D. Upcoming Events - Senior Citizens Commission Trip, May 15, Rosenberg
Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
5: Consent Agenda:
All items listed are part of the Consent Agenda. Public Hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
A. Action regarding Minutes, April 15, 2026 and April 20, 2026 - Clarisa Fernandez, City Secretary
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
B. Action approving Road Closures for Fort Velasco Day, Saturday, June 13 th , 2026, from 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M - Loretta Caddy, Interim Museum Director
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C. Action approving the Quarterly Investment Report for the FY26 Second Quarter, Ending March 31, 2026 - Ashlee Hurst, Finance Director
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D. Action approving the iCAT Windstorm Insurance Policy renewal - Ashlee Hurst, Finance Director
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6: Business
A. Consideration and possible action approving Individual Project Order No. 2026-04 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for preparation of a Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) 2026 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Application.
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Decision: Business
B. Consideration and possible action approving Resolution No. 2026-3043 an Agreement with Village of Surfside Beach - Repayment of Water Overbilling.
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Decision: Business
C. Consideration and possible action on the approval of Texas A&M Forest Service Water Tender (Tender/Engine) Grant.
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Decision: Business
D. Consideration and possible action approving Ordinance No. 2026-2766 Amending Chapter 124, “Short-Term Rental Facilities,” by Removing the 200-Foot Density Limitation.
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Decision: Business
E. Discuss and take possible action to initiate an investigation of Councilman George Matamoros for LYING UNDER OATH @ trial with EDC, including TAX PAYER FUNDS recovery, administrative misconduct, and the authorization of a criminal referral for allegations of perjury or lying under oath during official proceedings.
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Decision: Business
F. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Resolution of Censure against Council Member Jerry Cain for vulgar, inappropriate, sexist, and perverted comments made to a fellow council member regarding a female resident in attendance at a public meeting.
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Decision: Business
7: Work Session
The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item specifically listed as a Subsection under the itemized Sections A-F below, an item appearing on the City Council agenda for this meeting, on matters related to community events, or on matters that are not within the jurisdiction of the City for consideration by City Council. The City Council may not deliberate on any City matters not specifically disclosed under this Work Session or on this posted City Council Meeting agenda. City Council members and the Mayor always reserve the right to request that a matter be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
A. Council Ward A announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
B. Council Ward B announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
C. Council Ward C announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
D. Council Ward D announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
E. Mayor announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
F. City Manager announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
8: Executive Session
The City Council may take action on any Executive Session item posted. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legal posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
A. Executive Session regarding a.) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1.) IDA Discussion 2.) Briarwood Property Discussion 3.) TPWD Land Swap 4.) Cause No. 125934-CV 5.) Antonelli’s proposal 6.) Recall Election
Decision: Executive Session
9: Reconvene into Open Session:
A. Take any action resulting from Executive Session.
Decision: Reconvene into Open Session:
10: Adjournment
A. Adjournment – Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Adjournment

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