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Councilmember Rachel Hall moved to approve the ordinance and Councilmember Julius Buckley seconded. The ordinance vote passed without recorded opposition.

Staff noted the new city manager would start the next day and council encouraged department heads to cooperate as the transition begins. No discussion about contract terms or salary occurred in open session during the agenda vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/20/2025 Monthly City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved an ordinance to appoint Lee Tipton as the city manager; the appointment was adopted by council vote with no public debate recorded.","taxTitle","Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas","taxId",69552,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228482,"Council approves authorized signatories for CDBG‑MIT and TCDG programs",51,3080395,3131790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3&start=3080&end=3131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3/thumbnail_3080395.jpg","/articles/6228482/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-approves-authorized-signatories-for-CDBGMIT-and-TCDG-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228482-ef50578c33df40d0328d62cfcbb46d0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775339354&Signature=YuzvMTHqHLNuhd0foGA-egXxbl27O00TWkWjWidWJN9dc5crg-G9S3v1UO2fJ0H-kjUjyIJYkZO-WC44vPlcziXEDMlCE7Ti0IxRE40yeDWJlwsn-7Nb3FPc7s7JT4ar1mx29enWcNwYlCxUbp5Es7JJa90kPLO5Rutr-3ocoRCWo7EapTuW6iY05zLtx7J~-nMv~hgYj5nS~nH93SLnlkAwbFUqQIofw-KUSbvPxltT-WNkwLXwlJtC7GUw2lRTUGZtfCCpXxZ3-J9oTegdBv3R7yNdF~32q6w~zDVhqhT70hIHbk42XYXUH5PRJ3HujSG7HmFwTkZeml~PHS7dyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City council adopted resolutions to update authorized signatories for two grant programs: the Community Development Block Grant mitigation program (CDBG‑MIT/GLO) and the Texas Community Development Block Grant program (TCDG).

Staff explained these are ministerial updates required by the grant programs so that designated city officials may sign drawdown documents and required certifications. For the TCDG item staff clarified the resolution pertained to a scope of work for a well rehabilitation at the city’s water plant; staff said the work is not currently underway under that grant but that updated signatories are necessary to enable future draws.

Council approved both resolutions by recorded motion (motions passed with council approval; vote recorded as carried). No appropriation or contracting action occurred under those agenda items; the resolutions designate who is authorized to execute grant documents once the city proceeds with eligible work under the grants.","Council adopted two resolutions updating authorized signatories for the state mitigation and Texas Community Development Block Grant programs, including a resolution linked to a water plant well rehabilitation scope.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228487,"Union Tank Car asks council for update on wastewater ordinance; city to arrange follow-up with new manager",81,4075100,4156410,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3&start=4075&end=4156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3/thumbnail_4075100.jpg","/articles/6228487/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Union-Tank-Car-asks-council-for-update-on-wastewater-ordinance-city-to-arrange-follow-up-with-new-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228487-2eceb71f496bf707f5f76a1e9336dd1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775339354&Signature=AD1mXPbESeyaKzpZVP81AtRa-20pGU5srZZj1gTqd~XYx-zgadAMOoHmBohj4OUyJ10IcECQi2fHKrf9DtjXE8Jlgm1TXDITLcXEvjtPknrlRlSOrDFOLHZh8Tq1Mvr~hbOhqp-hOxKeLSG-E89Q217yPw-yDqXhybD1C62FkIFX7mrDmFmkBJpwIRSDM5g6BLRAayC6OhA42oaw30URcv8ob69r9xelEFbY8JPolWgXFWyMdRooaRGV0ZWDKVXtX4qPWC2Z5IIu1rXcBogoZ2gP7guYoO1NsnzGSR6VKp6u9nz9gGMprATf~rEjWT4glRy6Kw8yVJOTzds1pw3PFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Union Tank Car appeared during public comment to request an update on a wastewater ordinance and to offer a site visit of their new treatment system.

Brandon Howard and Thomas Bell, speaking for Union Tank Car, said they have been working with City staff and that their last update from staff indicated the ordinance was “currently with the city attorney.” They asked what steps remain and offered to host an on‑site visit to the new treatment system.

Mayor Danny Lee and staff told the visitors the new city manager, scheduled to start the next day, would be briefed and that staff (including Roger Brooks) would arrange a meeting with the new manager and the company to discuss outstanding questions and next steps. No formal council action was taken; staff committed to follow up and to accept contact information so the visit and discussion can be scheduled.","Representatives from Union Tank Car asked for clarification on the status of a city wastewater ordinance and offered a site tour; council asked staff to schedule a meeting with the incoming city manager and Public Works to resolve open items.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228489,"Council authorizes auction of Ladder 401 after parts unavailable; department to rely on mutual aid",64,6043520,6108347,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3&start=6043&end=6108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3/thumbnail_6043520.jpg","/articles/6228489/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-auction-of-Ladder-401-after-parts-unavailable-department-to-rely-on-mutual-aid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228489-4a8670a88d062e8d1791d500253ceb48/orig.mp4?Expires=1775326400&Signature=JXAJqPMz~tOQRgNCUT3Qb27j5wlMVTIoIOOPPtz6OVrlpocw4iMN69exaCV36XFoveQ0tjmWMeB4ghSLVk5R8pMZRg65KkdI5UqtLSlq3GBqivZTTndp1aFU0vc0KhczmbDBCzvvNpH6t6WH0M4RKEmeSCRK02sP6ROLEBloPxqQjv3HWH5hQEwPWRFqCMbsZZobDWQ-ICsNDgqTu30toXX9VXd4WobSge90Zi8M4S5hvAXcLy93SJGNS~wsN0swsslZ14Jq3-GpDKcDrTmvtdE-h2phUAfixmPkbZku3vZbUmQmj9dJnmynNbLsHNOSy9nbRRzf73JhXsyozeRP0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The fire department asked city council for permission to auction a ladder truck that failed mandatory testing and for which replacement parts are no longer available.

Chief Kevin Anderson (presenting as the department chief) said the unit — Ladder 401, a 1995 Quality Spartan aerial innovation 75‑foot quint purchased from Gainesville in 2013 — failed ladder and pump testing and that vendors reported the maker has closed and parts “are no longer available.” The chief said the truck’s prior wiring harness repair used a single salvaged part and that vendors told staff the truck cannot be reliably repaired a second time.

The department requested authorization to place Ladder 401 up for public auction. Council approved the request 4‑0. The chief said the department has notified neighboring jurisdictions that it will not have a ladder truck available temporarily and will rely on mutual aid from area departments if needed. The chief also said replacing or acquiring a second ladder truck will affect the department’s budget and is relevant to maintaining the city’s ISO rating.

No replacement purchase was approved at the meeting; staff will proceed with the auction and return with budget options should the department pursue a replacement aerial device.","The fire chief told council Ladder 401 failed testing and parts are no longer available; council authorized staff to place the unit up for auction and noted reliance on neighboring departments for ladder service until replacement.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228494,"Council rejects single Hanger L bid, authorizes second RFP to attract more offers",45,3231575,3276685,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3&start=3231&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3/thumbnail_3231575.jpg","/articles/6228494/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-rejects-single-Hanger-L-bid-authorizes-second-RFP-to-attract-more-offers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228494-aa2e9a556454ce022594683460eba81b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775339354&Signature=SavJ1qBQQ013DZ0etYUjWqqXnWhpfSeKt3Bk59a1Y~YIclks-kMypTRIVzobbmSC7w1tD5cwCZCOe3Th-nxMfVc~vc~1KDByf7QuOubZuHWR7YejCVWB1kaOAiGSWqJWm2Vmfe41LgfW7HXvlOMRfi1TBp3nfYiNVt5g1SFKfUxN0CytpcRf2gG52Ekc2ECLQ4Iwc4MbgCeUXhYQCNR~iifKUUe8fDzG~cg-Zjfouf3KlF~x2tuOnqwlc2D81D5D8ILmVmT0ycuM0Rm5~~rAFQ9-3BB1ustTRDOHUW3Q4SuFFfLhnXW4tNq-42HcF9M8Cv8IREsDL09K69gcWqbeNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City councilors voted to reject the single, incomplete proposal submitted for Hangar L and approved reissuing the request for proposals to seek more detailed offers.

City staff told council the lone response lacked the quality and key elements necessary for a contract decision and requested authority to advertise the RFP for another two weeks and to market it more broadly. The agenda item said the single submission was “very vague” and missing information staff needs to evaluate proposals.

Council amended the motion to explicitly reject all bids received to date and to reissue the solicitation; the motion passed 4‑0. Councilmember Brent McWaters moved to reissue and reject prior bids; Councilmember Julius Buckley seconded. The mayor instructed staff and the airport board to seek additional interest in the offering.

No contract award was made; staff will reopen the procurement process, accept new submissions and return to council for evaluation.","Council voted to reject the lone proposal for Hangar L and directed staff to reissue the request for proposals to solicit additional, more detailed offers.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228499,"Council reviews Cleveland parks strategic plan; formal adoption tabled to June",3293,1761,3294840,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3&start=1&end=3294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3473134-e473959f722337ad7f870f7f2470a7a3/thumbnail_1761.jpg","/articles/6228499/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-reviews-Cleveland-parks-strategic-plan-formal-adoption-tabled-to-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228499-994f24bc284a584b050b6bd8ee3bb394/orig.mp4?Expires=1775339354&Signature=oPzIB~HkVcOvSjbW4zSzFJoQ9ODAKiPqhR4SUnQdmQPoLzg8bMveHI3tWjU6TYthZ0JmuwlcU9c0ZhgNYhN1gFvcAlEbMLT8K-EmEKi6xOWjFo7gu8nIV~t~j1zYJtWCeMIhpWAwInVOAqsF9ASUP~tB7t2QDml-cjaUDCN4wqUcls56Q9~w94veNMsPfW~hT8AOez6QlqxU8j21NNVcXrJOl8EEqnqg6D7UlaAqzp4rS4Fk9qrOYb-85JeWD5xV2sR3g9aBl9WNNtaUMjgIFy9rTEnTievn7vgH~5mGDDFNOUMWkdZd0VtxschY4BrsjkcI8Axe53wufPCEZfa0YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A consultant presented a strategic plan intended to prioritize repairs and targeted new development across Cleveland’s park system, and city council members on Monday agreed to postpone formal adoption until the full plan is provided for review.

The consultant said the plan focuses on “first, fixing what needs to be fixed in your existing parks before looking outward and trying to add new parks to the system.” The presentation included a 10‑minute‑walk analysis showing that “only 25% of residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park.”

The plan’s nut graf: the consultant said the program is designed to “create a network of safe, health and wellness and community engagement” and to “enhance quality of life for your whole community” by balancing maintenance of existing facilities and strategic acquisition of new parkland as the city grows.

Council members heard highlights from the consultant’s inventory and public‑engagement summary. The consultant reported 213 online survey responses with a stated 86% confidence interval and a 6.6% margin of error; top resident requests included hike‑and‑bike trails, playgrounds, sidewalks and indoor gathering/recreation space. The consultant noted grant opportunities including Texas Parks and Wildlife local parks grants (reported maximum roughly $750,000, 50/50 matching) and suggested exploring hotel‑motel occupancy tax, EDC resources and a Parkland Dedication Ordinance as funding or acquisition options.

The presentation included site‑level recommendations and probable cost estimates. For Samuel Wiley Park the consultant recommended removing perimeter fencing, adding a loop trail and refreshing play structures; a full renovation opinion of probable cost for that park was presented in the range of about $1,170,000 to $1,300,000 (figure itemized for phasing). For Campbell Park the consultant noted the recently installed splash pad and new skate park and recommended adding outdoor fitness equipment and considering an all‑abilities playground. For Old City Park the consultant recommended pathway and accessibility improvements, resurfacing the basketball court and retaining the on‑site restroom. At Cleveland Municipal Park the consultant suggested the site could accommodate additional multipurpose sports fields, noting parts of the site are in a regulatory floodway and that development would require attention to floodplain elevation and drainage.

City staff and council discussed funding pathways and partnerships with school districts, private providers and grant programs. After the presentation Mayor Danny Lee and council members requested time to review the full strategic plan; Councilmember Rachel Hall asked for the plan packet to be provided before final action. Council voted to table the adoption of the plan and carry the item to the June meeting so members can “digest that full 20 pages of strategic plan,” according to the presenting consultant.

Council took no policy changes or funding commitments at the meeting; the consultant and staff will return with the full plan and supporting documentation for council consideration in June.","A consultant presented a parks strategic plan that recommends prioritizing repairs and expanding access; councilors heard survey results showing only 25% of residents live within a 10‑minute walk of a park and voted to table formal adoption until members can review the full plan.","actionData","errors"]

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