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Freeport City Council meeting summary

FreeportMay 18, 20262 min read

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Council approved the Consent Agenda (5-0), which included designating the Finance Director as the official to act for the Texas General Land Office Beach Maintenance Reimbursement program and receiving Kimley‑Horn all‑way stop warrant studies for Walnut Street intersections. A motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-2767 calling a recall election for Mayor on November 3, 2026, died for lack of a second and therefore was not adopted. Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-3045 amending City Policy 5.29 (Academy Assistance Program). The Council entered executive session regarding a TPWD land swap but took no action on reconvening.

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The council approved routine and technical items so staff can pursue a state beach maintenance reimbursement and review stop sign needs on Walnut Street. An effort to place a mayoral recall on the November ballot did not move forward because the motion lacked a second, so no recall will be called. The city tightened its Academy Assistance Program rules to require departmental review before training funds are spent. The council discussed a land-swap matter in closed session but made no public decision.

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Unanimously approved the Consent Agenda (5-0), including designation of the Finance Director as the official with authority for the Texas General Land Office Beach Maintenance Reimbursement (BMR) Program and receipt of Kimley‑Horn All‑Way Stop Warrant Studies for Walnut Street intersections.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-2767 calling a recall election for the Office of Mayor on November 3, 2026, died for lack of a second; the ordinance was not adopted.
Unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-3045 to amend City Policy 5.29 (Academy Assistance Program) (5-0).
Entered executive session concerning a TPWD land swap; no action was taken following reconvening.

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City Council Meeting

May 18, 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. Employee Recognitions – Employee of the Month, Paul Pennington, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Fire Department - Dr. Danielle Kelly, City Manager
Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
B. Upcoming Events - Juneteenth Exhibit, May 20-June 20, Freeport Historical Museum Toddler Takeover, May 20, Freeport Recreation Center, 10:00A.M.-12:00P.M. Fort Velasco Day, June 13, Freeport Historical Museum, 9:00A.M.-12:00P.M. Stars and Stripes, July 4, Historic Downtown Freeport, 9:00A.M.-1:00P.M.
Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
3: 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 for April 29, 2026 - Clarisa Fernandez, City Secretary
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
B. Action approving the Monthly Financial Report through April 30, 2026 - Ashlee Hurst, Finance Director
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
C. Action approving the temporary road closure for the annual St. Mary Star of the Sea procession - Jennifer Howell, Police Chief
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
D. Action approving the temporary covering of no parking signs around FIS - Jennifer Howell, Police Chief
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
E. Action approving Resolution No. 2026-3044 authorizing the application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Beach Maintenance Reimbursement (BMR) Program and Designating the Finance Director as the Official with Full Authority to Act for the Purposes of the Program - Ashlee Hurst, Finance Director
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
F. Receive and File Kimley-Horn All-Way Stop Warrant Studies for Walnut Street Intersections - Dr. Danielle Kelly, City Manager
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Decision: Consent Agenda:
4: Business
A. Consideration and possible action approving Ordinance No. 2026-2767 calling a Recall Election for the Office of Mayor to be held on November 3, 2026.
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Decision: Business
B. Consideration and possible action approving Resolution No. 2026-3045 to amend City of Freeport Policy 5.29 Academy Assistance Program.
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Decision: Business
5: 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. Councilman McDonald Ward A announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
B. Councilman Davis Ward B announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
C. Councilwoman Mireles Ward C announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
D. Councilman Rossow Ward D announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
E. Mayor Jerry Cain announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
F. City Manager announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
6: 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.) TPWD Land Swap.
Decision: Executive Session
7: Reconvene into Open Session:
A. Take any action resulting from Executive Session.
Decision: Reconvene into Open Session:
8: Adjournment
A. Adjournment – Jerry Cain, Mayor
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Decision: Adjournment