The City of Lake Jackson City Council approved its consent agenda and advanced an ordinance on Jan. 6, adopting several contract authorizations, fee clarifications and routine minutes.

What the council approved

- Consent agenda (items 1–7): The council approved minutes, accepted board and commission minutes, authorized purchase of water meters, approved a $66,000 contract amendment for engineering services at Parkwood Terrace subdivision, approved Ordinance No. 2293 on second reading to reduce the length of the Willow Drive school zone, extended a debris‑removal contract through Aug. 2025, and awarded a painting/corrosion control contract for wells and lift stations. The consent agenda was moved by Councilman Buell and seconded by Councilwoman Seth; the council approved by voice vote.

- Ordinance No. 2294 (first reading): Council gave first reading approval to Ordinance No. 2294, which amends Chapter 14 (Buildings) and Chapter 86 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) to remove fees that are now covered in the city’s fee schedule. Council took the motion, then voted to approve first reading.

Why it matters

The items approved authorize routine capital and operations spending and maintain continuity for several services the city provides. Notable items include the authorization to purchase Aqua‑Metric water meters (not to exceed an aggregated amount of $250,000) and a contracts package for painting and corrosion control on water infrastructure valued at $197,938.80 (with a staff‑stated not‑to‑exceed budget of $200,000; one staff speaker also mentioned $208,000 during the meeting, a discrepancy recorded in the minutes). Removing redundant fee language from city code aims to reduce future conflicts between fee schedules and ordinance language.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (Items 1–7): Motion by Councilman Buell; second by Councilwoman Seth. Voice vote: unanimous “Aye.”

- Ordinance No. 2294 (first reading): Motion and second recorded (motion by Councilman Sahana; second by Councilman Baker). First reading approved by voice vote.

Documentation and next steps

Staff will return Ordinance No. 2294 for a second reading at a subsequent meeting. Contracts approved under the consent agenda will proceed under the terms authorized at the meeting. Council did not take additional separate votes on the contract line items beyond the single consent vote.

Ending

Council moved on to regular agenda items after the approvals. The meeting record notes several items will return for later action, including the second reading of ordinances and follow‑up reporting on contract implementation.