Crockett council approves EDC bylaw change, event closure, leases and other routine items
March 08, 2022 | Crockett, Houston County, Texas
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The Crockett City Council took a series of routine votes at its Feb. 7 meeting, approving a mix of housekeeping, operations and event‑related items.
The council unanimously approved an amendment to Article 7.04 of the Economic and Industrial Development Corporation bylaws to clarify check‑signing authority after an audit. Mr. Gentry summarized the change as requiring two signatures on checks and clarified that checks payable to the executive director may not be signed by that executive director. Council discussed existing city thresholds and noted that council approval is required for expenditures over $15,000.
Council approved a resolution and agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close state right‑of‑way for the David Crockett Classic downtown event, scheduled for Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Staff said the event has grown in participation and that organizers requested the downtown closure.
A lease agreement with Pineywood Sanitation for the building at 400 North Dureth Drive was approved. Staff described the space as 1,500 square feet and said the proposed lease would charge $500 per month for the first 18 months and $1,000 per month thereafter; the tenant will perform necessary renovations and utility work.
Council also voted to participate in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts cooperative purchasing program so the city may buy certain police‑department items without separate bidding; staff cited the need to replace items the city can no longer obtain from DPS.
On infrastructure, council approved proceeding with a recommended overlay for the City Hall/police parking lot after reviewing three options. Staff reported a mid‑range overlay estimate of about $29,500 and said other full‑rebuild quotes were higher (about $40,000 and $52,000 in the packet); council approved the overlay and directed staff on funding and scheduling. The city secretary’s certification of unopposed candidates in Precincts 3 and 4 was accepted and council approved a resolution canceling the May 7, 2022 election for those precincts.
Finally, council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 7 (fire prevention and protection) to require the fire marshal to be nominated through the mayor and city administrator upon the fire chief’s recommendation and to report to and take directions from the fire chief. Staff noted there are charter language inconsistencies that a separate charter update would need to address.
All listed motions were moved, seconded and the chair called each as carried by voice vote.
The council unanimously approved an amendment to Article 7.04 of the Economic and Industrial Development Corporation bylaws to clarify check‑signing authority after an audit. Mr. Gentry summarized the change as requiring two signatures on checks and clarified that checks payable to the executive director may not be signed by that executive director. Council discussed existing city thresholds and noted that council approval is required for expenditures over $15,000.
Council approved a resolution and agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close state right‑of‑way for the David Crockett Classic downtown event, scheduled for Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Staff said the event has grown in participation and that organizers requested the downtown closure.
A lease agreement with Pineywood Sanitation for the building at 400 North Dureth Drive was approved. Staff described the space as 1,500 square feet and said the proposed lease would charge $500 per month for the first 18 months and $1,000 per month thereafter; the tenant will perform necessary renovations and utility work.
Council also voted to participate in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts cooperative purchasing program so the city may buy certain police‑department items without separate bidding; staff cited the need to replace items the city can no longer obtain from DPS.
On infrastructure, council approved proceeding with a recommended overlay for the City Hall/police parking lot after reviewing three options. Staff reported a mid‑range overlay estimate of about $29,500 and said other full‑rebuild quotes were higher (about $40,000 and $52,000 in the packet); council approved the overlay and directed staff on funding and scheduling. The city secretary’s certification of unopposed candidates in Precincts 3 and 4 was accepted and council approved a resolution canceling the May 7, 2022 election for those precincts.
Finally, council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 7 (fire prevention and protection) to require the fire marshal to be nominated through the mayor and city administrator upon the fire chief’s recommendation and to report to and take directions from the fire chief. Staff noted there are charter language inconsistencies that a separate charter update would need to address.
All listed motions were moved, seconded and the chair called each as carried by voice vote.
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