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Jenkins said he filed paperwork to seek a package store permit on South Fourth Street (he stated the property location in his remarks as \"08:07\"). He said the matter has been publicly noticed and that, if needed, he will request that an election be held in May so residents can vote on the permit.

Jenkins also told the council he purchased the property at a sheriff’s sale and has invested about $41,000 in improvements over the past two years, but that utility poles remain on the lot. He said city staff and others have worked on easement and removal issues without resolution and asked the council to direct utility providers to remove poles located on his property. Jenkins said he had been working with Lee Stanley on the matter but described the delay as ongoing and asked for a decision.

Councilmembers acknowledged the comment; no formal action on the petition or the utility-pole issue was taken during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crockett City Council Meeting - 01/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","John Jenkins told the council he has filed a petition with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission seeking a package store permit and asked the city to help resolve utility poles that remain on property he purchased at a sheriff's sale.","taxTitle","Crockett, Houston County, Texas","taxId",69526,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6644119,"Resident urges more transparency from Crockett council, asks for routine reports and clearer post-executive-session information",126,282000,408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818&start=282&end=408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818/thumbnail_282000.jpg","/articles/6644119/Crockett/Houston-County/Texas/Resident-urges-more-transparency-from-Crockett-council-asks-for-routine-reports-and-clearer-post-executive-session-information","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644119-a8ab99d21e43f902790700a11a3337ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198832&Signature=LKBRG6XXNDxLYGEmrb~-zpSq-0owrgIoOzsPTxKpgGstsDdChBAGvPWpIJhePbm7T9a3GZowVQtlAXpwKsJpEzmMfLDKt-nCCyfLa1hqX4n56IGN80DLBTRq~JPgpzkNAx498tLPTdPHKQi9pl8NtXssAesHPSemne7G1XEm4PhvXjIEYFOo0TOgTVSFVUibjBiaOCleNoJpbKcqws6hA7jRsocWqTP~Dp~oFQA0p5Zvq4y8Fg85KX2rfsd8PGzJCkPAh4DeK32GzVls~I4TMMRFSWGaC6LToz8MeNXzTRxtAGhRiGfOYOPrdux7BDfvQIptV2VwI0qJQPYcRk0WQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crockett — In public comment at Monday’s joint meeting, resident Kat Cross urged the City of Crockett to improve transparency around executive sessions and to provide routine written updates on city activity between meetings.

Cross said that when the council holds an executive session and returns to open session, residents are often left uncertain about what occurred. She asked for a report from the city manager or mayor detailing what had transpired since the previous meeting and said the public has a right to know how city funds are being spent.

Cross also urged the council to make supporting materials for council meetings more accessible earlier in the week, saying that some residents and newer council members need time to review documents that are often posted only shortly before meetings. She suggested residents be able to discuss questions with staff or council members before the meeting if they have concerns about agenda items.

Her comments were part of a wider public-comment segment that included other speakers on unrelated topics; council members acknowledged the request and said staff would follow up where appropriate.","During public comment, Kat Cross urged the council to provide clearer information after executive sessions and to publish supporting materials earlier so residents can follow meetings and financial decisions.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6644124,"Crockett council appoints Donna Casper as city attorney, approves legal services agreement",35,4186000,4221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818&start=4186&end=4221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818/thumbnail_4186000.jpg","/articles/6644124/Crockett/Houston-County/Texas/Crockett-council-appoints-Donna-Casper-as-city-attorney-approves-legal-services-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644124-1adaa9a3798921b3125e2926b4dbaae2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198832&Signature=nkvEp~LwJrohcDv30ijmnDrpr284OKhi--HxlFEKJH4m4w~NsFjl~ACszdwd7elCBKbIrUR0Y9cp8x5cCPSPS8e-4-5M0S7w78SJKy-c~z5lxWEMpYrQc3XKPRUTN39W2-q1U8bI8kkbJqUf2qtanoHRRhAUqO7G8xI7pSY8g0nprLyvRZZ8zn6Onsu6OJK8yUFh0DRnVHb94PE74ZiDo-OFz9abY4hc73OLovjq~CDgueZxh-MTVSQCJ4XUWXBbm67088qIej-O94w9UPG-1BMLpasjCnXLLliVSFtFzHF2vqCBdnP1YML-fJwuagca2Dq~BAYyb~GCJjfsIiQsFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crockett — The Crockett City Council voted to appoint Donna Casper as city attorney and approved the legal-services agreement discussed in the meeting.

Council members moved and seconded a motion to appoint Casper and approve the accompanying agreement; the chair announced the motion carried. The meeting record provided no roll-call tally or individual vote at the time of the announcement.

The appointment follows the council’s statement that the outgoing attorney (identified in the meeting as Mr. Pemmington) will no longer serve in that role. Council members said the vacancy and the attorney’s departure were the reason an earlier executive-session item regarding CIDC legal matters could not proceed; the board had expected counsel to bring final documents before taking action.

The council did not discuss details of Casper’s contract in open session beyond stating that an agreement had been discussed and was approved. Staff said they would provide additional administrative follow-up as necessary.

The council returned to other agenda items after the appointment; no additional comments about pending litigation or contract specifics were offered in open session.","The council appointed Donna Casper as the city attorney and approved a legal-services agreement following the outgoing attorney’s departure; no roll-call vote tally was provided in the meeting transcript.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6644128,"Crockett council approves 30-day termination of economic development consultant; allows her to attend FTZ summit during notice period",903,633000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818&start=633&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529869-a91172c64faf3b57e9d7894d39973818/thumbnail_633000.jpg","/articles/6644128/Crockett/Houston-County/Texas/Crockett-council-approves-30-day-termination-of-economic-development-consultant-allows-her-to-attend-FTZ-summit-during-notice-period","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644128-464cc144ceb76a195e2e4f34b637adcb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198832&Signature=Ntxd3ZftAo2w~RJ5KCB4nDQxlmhsor6zt8P522F1G3-FxbkprDY9DnRCtlieKDco0jFE6HtzXPitu5khBdEOX~aw-T8sXI4GZFxkL7Td~QsSOCq-DdtzPdqrVeNnoakK-xjQjlTWe4vXXTv7UjqEbKlRjxILcWAHx0CbuG3KdkjroXqOZA1tVeNbNSlkFpcGqRP5u8XrDw~WxG2qGeVoJK94sPxInl7bDloBN5VWsbiMaYUvI1Mo3v-bM1l-8OmNCs-ak8QkRBOQNzXhdn4Ov3odwNBpv5Zz6A38745o2LIAJ56CeRZmgM39Wdw3kuCGAbXiazFYrmDIwIicSCu9uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crockett — The City of Crockett on Monday approved issuing a 30-day written notice terminating the consulting contract between the Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) and consultant Nancy Windham, while directing that Windham may represent the city at an upcoming Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) legislative summit during the notice period.

The action came after council discussion about ongoing work on a possible FTZ application, the consultant's role in pursuing that work and the logistics and costs of representation in Washington, D.C. The motion to give Windham written notice also included direction that she be permitted to attend FTZ-related events during the 30-day period before the contract ends. Council members moved and seconded the motion and the mayor declared it carried; no roll-call vote tally was read during the meeting.

Why it matters: The consultant has been the public face of the FTZ effort, a multi-step application process the city hopes will help local businesses avoid duplicate tariffs. Council members said having representation at the FTZ summit could bolster the city’s chances of advancing an application and meeting with congressional staffers about projects important to the region.

In discussion, councilmembers and staff noted that Windham’s contract allows reimbursement of up to $300 without additional board approval; beyond that limit the board would need to approve travel expenses. One councilmember referenced an estimated $6,000 figure for travel and lodging, which was presented as a planning estimate for anybody attending the summit.

Council members debated whether to send Windham, an existing CIDC staff member familiar with the FTZ work (identified in discussion as having served on the project previously) or another representative. Supporters said Windham has longstanding relationships and direct experience with legislative contacts; others said if city staff remain available they could represent the city instead.

Related CIDC items paused: Separately, the council and the CIDC board deferred (tabled) two agenda items related to the corporation’s dissolution and a proposed interlocal agreement between the CIDC and the city. The items had been scheduled for executive session consultation with legal counsel under Government Code §551.071 but were tabled after the corporation’s attorney became unavailable because of a family bereavement. Council members said the attorney’s absence left the city without final documents or the legal briefing needed to proceed.

Next steps: The council indicated it intends to revisit the CIDC dissolution and interlocal-agreement items once counsel can brief the council; staff said they expect the issue to return at the next regular meeting. The termination notice to Windham will run for 30 days from the date of written notice; the city recorded no further details about personnel or contract follow-up during the meeting.","The City of Crockett voted to issue 30 days' written notice terminating the consulting contract with Nancy Windham while explicitly allowing her to represent the city at an upcoming Foreign Trade Zone summit during the notice period. Related CIDC dissolution items were tabled pending counsel availability.","actionData","errors"]

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Crockett council appoints Donna Casper as city attorney, approves legal services agreement

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