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Jourdanton council workshop focuses on water conservation, alley policies and staff appreciation
Summary
At a special April 27 workshop, the Jourdanton City Council discussed prioritizing short- and long-term goals—highlighting water conservation, unclear alley-use policies, technology resilience and staff recognition—with no formal policy votes taken.
Jourdanton — At a special workshop April 27, the Jourdanton City Council discussed short- and long-term priorities including water conservation, alley-use policies, technology resilience and staff recognition; no formal actions were taken on agenda item 2.1.
Mayor Pro Tem Chester Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and the council reviewed a broad strategic planning item covering operational, capital improvement and financial priorities. The meeting was held at the Jourdanton Municipal Complex council chambers.
Councilmember Karen Pesek urged that elected officials receive the same training offered to staff and noted that the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) provides free workshops council members could attend. Pesek also asked about the administrative process for lighting the town tower and suggested the Police Department host events aimed at children as part of community outreach.
Councilmember Raul Morales raised concerns about overgrown alleys and asked whether the city has clear policies governing alley use. Councilmember Pamela Manning echoed that point, saying the council currently lacks clear guidance on which alleyways are permissible for certain uses and what minimum widths are required.
Manning also said the council needs to address water conservation over the long term and requested that 'Mr. Martiez' present a water report at an upcoming meeting to inform policy decisions. Councilmember Katrina Wiatrek asked staff for a report showing how much water the city pumps and bills, a detail Wiatrek said would help evaluate conservation and billing practices.
Manning pressed for information on technology upgrades and backup systems, asking about the costs and whether the city’s current systems have sufficient redundancy. She also asked about the status of the Animal Control contract and the availability of animal-holding facilities.
The council tentatively scheduled a staff appreciation luncheon for July 15 after Mayor Pro Tem Gonzales suggested bringing the event back as a short-term goal.
Councilmember Karen Pesek moved to adjourn the workshop; Councilmember Raul Morales seconded. The motion passed unanimously and Mayor Robert A. Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
The workshop produced a list of priorities and several requests for staff reports (water reporting and technology assessment) but no policy decisions; the council will consider the information and return to these topics at future meetings.
