Presentations
- Judge Benito Ochoa and Edmund Cyganiewicz swore in newly elected officials Kenneth Medders Jr. (place 1), John Kerry Schwartz (place 2), and Rees Langston (place 4)
Public Comments
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Councilwoman Eva Jean Dalton addressed city criticism requested by her constituents about the Laguna Blvd. project. “I’m hearing that the new section that’s done has drainage problems, and very few workers are seen. We have to do something about it,” said Dalton.
- Mayor Patrick McNulty announced a public workshop to discuss South Padre Island city projects will be held on Jan. 4.
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Councilman Joseph Ricco recognized Parks Manager Debbie Huffman and City Secretary/PIO Nikki Soto for the work and effort behind the Christmas parade.
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Shoreline Director Kristina Boburka announced the City’s recent funding award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for dune restoration. “We’re excited to continue the project so we can have a resilient coastline,” to which McNulty responded, “it couldn’t have come at a better time.”
Proclamation/Presentations
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McNulty presented a proclamation in honor of recognizing the heroic acts of Desiree Vidaurri, who demonstrated bravery by saving a student from choking.
- President of the Texas Environmental Health Association, Kasey Roman, awarded SPI Employee Noe Guerrero the Young Professional of the Year Award and Environmental Health Director Victor Baldovinos with a certificate of merit.
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Parks Manager Debbie Huffman announced award winners for the 33rd Annual Christmas Parade and the SPI Lighted Boat Parade.
- 33rd Annual Christmas Parade award winners (Tie)
SPI Lighted Boat Parade
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Soto gave a presentation about community volunteer boards and announced Dec. 28 as the extension date to apply to volunteer for a committee. The City asks that applications are sent by email to Nikki Soto.
Regular Agenda
7.1
What happened
A motion to appoint John Kerry Schwartz as Mayor Pro-Tem for the term starting Dec. 7 for one year, or until superseded by a new City Council appointment, and approve resolution No. 2022-26 designating the appointment of the Mayor Pro-Tem.
Motion passed.
Why it matters
Eva-Jean Dalton motioned to appoint herself and failed due to the lack of a second on the motion from her peers.
What now
Councilman Ricco motioned to re-appoint Councilman Schwartz to the position seconded by Ken Medders Jr. “Let him do a second year. He’s doing a good job,” said Ricco.
Councilwoman Dalton voted nay.
7.4
What happened
A motion to approve the second and final reading to adopt Ordinance 22-08 amending the City’s fiscal year to 2021-22 operating budget to incorporate prior budget amendments and modifications from October 2021 through Sept 2022.
Motion passed.
What now
Below are the adjusted budgets:
Increased General Fund revenues by $371,596.
Increase General Fund expenditures by $2,854,187
Increase Hotel Motel Fund expenditures by $1,872,915
Increase Venue Project fund expenditures by $8,500
Increase Convention Center fund expenditures by $253,222
Increase Forfeiture Fund expenditures by $18,597
Increase Park and Recreation and Beautification fund revenues by $442,141
Increase and Recreation and Beautification fund expenditures by $237,870
Increase Transportation Fund expenditures by $567,634
Increase Street Improvement Fund expenditures by $3,348
Increase Debt Service Fund expenditures by $500
Increase TIRZ Fund expenditures by $58,720
Increase Venue Tax Construction Fund expenditures by $1,089,437
Increase Beach Maintenance Fund expenditures by $1,840,341.
Increase Beach Access Fund revenues by $1,425,963
Increase Beach Access Fund expenditures by $1,566,478
Increase Bay Access Fund revenues by $187,500.
Increase Bay Access Fund expenditures by $187,500
Increase Capital Replacement Fund expenditures by $245,564.
Increase Laguna Boulevard Reconstruction Fund expenditures by $5,000,000
Increase COVID-19 Fund Revenues by $344,175
Increased COVID-19 Fund expenditures by $344,175
Increase Economic Development Fund expenditures by $440,000
Increase Beach Renourishments Fund revenues by $115,210
Increase Beach Nourishment Fund expenditures by 213,656
7.5
What happened
A motion to approve the marketing buy with The Sport Fishing Championship for $80,000.
Motion passed.
Why it matters
CVB Director informed the council that the Sport Fishing Championship is the largest media and marketing rights holder of saltwater fishing tournaments worldwide and partnered with TIFT last summer. “We received a lot of national awareness and attention on CBS television as a result.”
7.9
What happened
A motion to negotiate a contract with the recommended vendor for Deckard Technologies Short Term Rental/Golf Cart software regulation and compliance.
Why it matters
Four companies submitted RFPs and presented them to the City, and the score sheets returned in favor of Deckard Technologies.
The committee consisted of the following:
Police Chief Claudine O’Carroll,
Mayor Patrick McNulty,
Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Gimenez,
CVB Director Blake Henry,
Councilman Joseph Rico,
Environmental Director Victor Baldovinos and,
City Manager Randy Smith
