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Overnight concrete pour variance approved

Lake JacksonMay 18, 20261 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved a one-day variance allowing a concrete pour at 80 Oak Drive between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The council also swore in three newly elected members and appointed Jon Baker as Mayor Pro-Tem.

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A one-day exception was approved for overnight concrete work at 80 Oak Drive, allowing the pour during early-morning hours. Rhonda Seth became mayor, Matthew Bjune and Ralph “Buster” Buell III took office as council members, and Jon Baker was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem. The council also approved updated regional board appointments for the remainder of 2026.

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Approved a one-day variance allowing TDECU to conduct a concrete pour at 80 Oak Drive from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; all present members voted aye.
Issued certificates of election and administered the oath of office to Matthew Bjune, Ralph “Buster” Buell III, and Rhonda Seth.
Appointed Jon Baker as Mayor Pro-Tem; all present members voted aye.
Approved Resolution No. 1016 designating the incoming mayor as representative, the Mayor Pro-Tem as alternate, and Modesto Mundo as proxy for the Gulf Coast Transit District.
Ratified Resolution No. 1015 appointing Rhonda Seth as representative and Leonard Schooler as alternate to the H-GAC Board of Directors for the remainder of 2026.

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