NOTICE OF MEETING
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SEABROOK WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M. AT SEABROOK PUBLIC WORKS AND ANIMAL CONTROL COMPLEX TRAINING ROOM, 1100 RED BLUFF ROAD, SEABROOK, TEXAS, TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE AGENDA ITEMS LISTED BELOW.
ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT A SEABROOK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MEMBERS OF THIS BODY MAY ATTEND AND A QUORUM OF THIS BODY MAY BE PRESENT. 


THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE.  REQUESTS FOR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES, MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN OFFICE AT (281) 291-5725 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

1.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At this time we would like to listen to any member of the audience on any subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda.  All comments are limited to a maximum of four minutes for each speaker, shall be limited to city business or city-related business or matters of general public interests, and shall not include any personal attacks.  In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, members may not discuss or take action on any item that has not been posted on the agenda.  When your name is called, please state your name and address clearly before making your comments.  Thank you.

2.

CONSENT AGENDA

2.1    Approve the minutes of the January 4, 2024 Open Space and Trails Committee meeting. - Amanda Morales, Deputy City Secretary
ATTACHMENT(S):  January 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes

3.

NEW BUSINESS

3.1    Discuss and take possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding between the Carothers Coastal Gardens, Non-profit, and the City of Seabrook for the development of Carothers Coastal Gardens.  - Member Jones


3.2     Discuss recently viewed Keep Texas Beautiful webinars and take all appropriate action on remaining required webinar hours.  - Committee

ATTACHMENT(S): KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL WEBINARS


3.3     Update and report on various Seabrook Park items, including needed repairs, signage, plants, flowers, and vegetation, and park use matters. - Committee  


3.4     Discussion regarding February 20, 2024 Quarterly Report to Council. - Chair Comeaux

4.

OLD BUSINESS

4.1    Discuss and take all appropriate action to determine project ideas for volunteers.  - Committee

            ATTACHMENT(S): OST Volunteer Task List


4.2    Update on Tree Planting Day of Awesomeness on January 6, 2024.  - Member Coggeshall


4.3    Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding Solar lighting at Meador Park.  - Member Jones


4.4    Discuss and take all appropriate action regarding GCAA Grant Application.  - Member Jackson

5.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

5.1        Report from City Staff on the status of a list of actions taken by the Open Space and Trails Committee and forwarded to City Council for its action or review.  - Staff 

ATTACHMENT(S):  OST Recommendations to Council  


5.2       Update on volunteer hours. - Committee  


5.3       Establish future meeting dates and agenda items. - Committee 

                                              
 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551. 127, on a regular, non -emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda.


I certify that this notice was posted on the City of Seabrook website, www.seabrooktx.gov/agendacenter, 

pursuant to Texas Government code, Section 551.043(b)(1)-(3), on or before Monday, January 29, 2024 no later than 5:00 p.m. and that this notice will remain posted until the meeting has ended.

       /s/ Amanda Morales            
 Amanda Morales,
 Deputy City Secretary