April 6, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 p.m. April 6,2026
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.by Mayor Darby at the Nederland City Office
Building, 207 N. 12th Street,Nederland,Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
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2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and Pledges of Allegiance were led by Mayor Darby.
3. PRESENTATION
Police Chief Rod Carroll presented information regarding the Nederland Police
Department's participation with the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force under the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Chief Carroll explained that the task force addresses
repetitive violent crime in the region and cited recent successes, including the rapid
apprehension of suspects in a murder case on Highway 73. The chief noted that the task
force includes members from communities including Jasper Police Department and Jasper
County. Council members expressed no objection to the Chief joining the task force.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Tim Windberg, 912 Circle Dr, inquired about water quality notices that had been sent to
residents. He asked whether citizens would receive notification when water quality issues
were resolved and the water no longer required special precautions. Mayor Darby
informed him that the city manager would provide an update on this matter later in the
meeting.
Laura Smith, 2108 Avenue C, commended the Public Works Department for their prompt
response to a water meter safety hazard.
Jolie Shipley, 8765 Holmes Road, addressed several topics regarding agenda transparency
and ongoing projects. She noted a lack of regular updates on drainage projects and also
raised concerns about development projects approved by previous councils, specifically
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mentioning developments on South 28th Street and at the corner of 27th Street and Canal,
where she alleged lot sizes and building coverage ratios did not comply with city codes.
5. CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Duplant
to approve the Consent Agenda Item"a" as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones, Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
a. Minutes—March 23,2026 regular meeting and March 12, 2026 special meeting.
6. REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. City Manager, Manny De La Rosa,provided updates on public works and engineering
projects. He explained that the city is requiring engineering firms to provide status reports
that will be made available to the public online, either on a dedicated webpage or organized
by date or month. He also acknowledged that not all ongoing projects are handled by
engineers and that the city is working through a list of items, some addressable now and
others requiring staged approaches,including sewer-related issues in both residential and
commercial areas.
Councilman Sonnier expressed appreciation for making project information available
online and requested a comprehensive recap of all major projects at the second meeting of
each month.
NEW BUSINESS
b. City Manager De La Rosa presented the proposed replat of 1111 Boston Avenue,which
was tabled at the previous month's meeting.
Anthony Toups, 803 Hunters Ridge and President of the Economic Development
Corporation, addressed the council. He explained that the replat had already received
approval from Planning and Zoning and noted that the item was tabled at the prior council
meeting due to concerns about zero lot lines and boundaries. He noted the adjacent land
would remain a parking lot regardless of the decision. Mr. Toups clarified he was not
requesting a resolution but rather seeking approval from council.
Jolie Shipley noted that she discovered additional issues under Section 8 of city ordinances
and expressed concern about creating a strip that cannot be built on and/or the existing
building cannot be legally occupied.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to deny
the request to replat 1111 Boston Avenue described as S W 81' Lots 13-15 Block 18 of
Nederland Addition to become Tract 13-A and 13-B of Nederland Addition.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: Councilmember Duplant.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Duplant to
approve Ordinance 2026-04, suspending the rates proposed by CenterPoint Energy
Resources Corporation dba CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas
Company's Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program filing made on February 17, 2026.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier to
approve Resolution No. 2026-06, authorizing the City of Nederland Police Department to
submit a grant proposal to Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the 2026 Auto
Theft Task Force Grant Program. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
Police Chief Rod Carroll explained the grant requires a 20% city match with 80% funded
by the grant. He requested five additional Flock cameras, referencing the tour council
members had taken of the Real Time Crime Center. The Chief specified the total cost as
$63,000 for five cameras, with approximately $12,000 as the city's match and $51,000 from
the grant.
e. City Manager De La Rosa presented information regarding a proposed agreed order with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a violation on December 15,
2025. He clarified that no action would be required on the proposed order and that the fine
under consideration is $20,152. He reported that staff,plant operators, and he had
participated in a conference call with TCEQ's enforcement division to discuss options and
that responding timely pauses the enforcement order. He explained that the city has
requested to submit a Supplemental Environmental Project(SEP)plan to satisfy the
requirements instead of paying a monetary penalty.
David Wedgworth, 712 Carriage Lane, addressed the council and explained that he
contacted Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Michael Mitchell, who sent staff to open the
fire hydrant and clear the system. He noted his neighborhood is on a dead-end system that
does not loop. Mr. Wedgworth stated the situation needs to be fixed and should not rely on
closed-in systems.
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This item required no action and no vote was taken.
f. City Manager De La Rosa presented a request to ratify payment to Baker Tilly for
$3,621.50 over the approved$78,000 contract amount. Mr. De La Rosa explained that the
forensic audit contract with Baker Tilly had a not-to-exceed amount of$78,000. Upon Mr.
De La Rosa's arrival,he was informed the city had exceeded the contract amount. He stated
this needed to be presented to council for ratification for auditing purposes. When the
contract was located and sent to finance, it was discovered that$3,621.50 had been paid
over the $78,000 approved amount. Mr. De La Rosa explained this issue would not
necessarily appear in the current year's audit since auditors use random sampling, but staff
identified and disclosed it.
Mayor Darby asked about the process by which payments were authorized beyond the
agreed-upon amount. He stated he would receive bills from Baker Tilly and forward them
to whoever was serving as interim city manager at the time.
Councilman Duplant sought to understand how the overage was authorized and paid. Mr.
De La Rosa explained that a purchase order was likely issued, as that has been the standard
process, but the contract signed by the Mayor was based on an hourly rate schedule without
a total cap and included additional expenses. He offered that if council wished not to ratify
the payment and instructed him to collect the money back,he would follow those
instructions and address any potential breach of agreement issues. He also noted that
Baker Tilly had received$10,000 up front as a retainer, of which they used$6,736,
converting the remainder to payment toward the balance.
Councilman Duplant requested information on who initialed approval for the payments, and
Mr. De La Rosa agreed to provide that information. Mayor Darby clarified that he signed
the contract after legal review by the previous city attorney, who raised no objections.
Councilman Jones asked if the scope of work changed during the process, such as adding
additional years for review. Mr. De La Rosa stated he found no written agreements or
amendments to the contract for scope changes or extensions.
Several citizens commented on better practices addressing contracts.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier to
deny ratifying the payment of $3,621.50 to Baker Tilly which is over the approved$78,000
regarding the forensic audit report. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
g. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve ratifying payment to Industrial Commercial Mechanical in the amount of
$2,746.61 for repairs to air conditioning unit at the Marion&Ed Hughes Public Library.
MOTION CARRIED.
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AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
h. City Manager De La Rosa presented information regarding furniture purchase from
Hernandez Office Supply for administrative staff and the annex trailer. He explained the
annex will contain four offices and a conference area,requiring five furniture sets total. He
stated the quote came through a purchasing cooperative which provides government rates
that are typically the best available without competitive bidding, as the cooperative already
negotiates volume pricing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
postpone Item 6.h until the April 20, 2026 meeting to obtain further information.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Duplant
Several citizens commented they were opposed to the purchase of the annex trailer furniture
in the amount of$45,153.84.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Hughes stated there was no need for executive session.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business Mayor Darby adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I AUIlt Zoo WI
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV
Manny De La Rosa City Manager
Joni Underwood City Clerk
Richard Hughes City Attorney J
Heather Stucker Director of Finance
Rod Carroll Police Chief
Terry Morton Fire Chief
Dannie Davis Interim Director of Public Works
Jacob Pitts Interim Building Official t/
Moll!Hall Librarian c/
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director
Toby Latiolais Parks Director
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PROJECT NAME: Allen Meadows Drainage Improvements
CLIENT: City of Nederland
ENGINEER: Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC
DATE: April 7, 2026
PROJECT SUMMARY
1) Project Summary
The project aims to improve drainage conditions within the cul-de-sac at Avenue N and 17th Street
to reduce water level during high intensity storm events and prevent further flooding in adjacent
residential homes. AWC is currently in the design and utility/stakeholder coordination phase.
2) Work Completed This Period(2/1/26-3/31/26)
a) Topographic survey completed.
b) Utility coordination initiated with Entergy,TxDOT and DD7 for access permits and/or easements.
c) Preliminary layout and design concepts developed.
d) Coordination with pipeline companies for exact depths of all lines in the corridor, obtain
requirements for cover on Flint Hills pipeline located in our proposed alignment.
e) Began analysis of existing conditions and proposed improvements for up to 100-year storm events.-
Started
vents.-Started proposed easement drawings for proposed storm sewer line between residential properties
(as agreed to by both property owners).
3) Upcoming Work Items(4/1/26-4/30/26)
a) Complete remaining survey as needed,including finalizing/completing easement drawings.
b) Finish analysis for existing and proposed design.
c) Continue coordination steps with all utility providers regarding permits and/easements.. __ 2
d) Prepare plans for City's review and input. t t
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4) Potential Issues/Delays
a) Conflicts with existing utilities.
b) Coordination timeline with external agencies(TxDOT, Entergy, Flint Hills). :',
c) Field adjustments based on verified depths of existing,pipelines.
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ORDINANCE NO.2026-04
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
SUSPENDING THE RAl'hS PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY
RESOURCES CORP., d/b/a CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND
CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS COMPANY'S GAS
RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FILING MADE WITH
THE CITY ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 17, 2026; FINDING THAT
THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT,AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DAI'h
WHEREAS,on or about February 17,2026,CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.,
d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint" or
"Company")filed an Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program("GRIP")adjustment
with the City of Nederland ("City") to increase gas rates in the Houston, Texas Coast,
South Texas, and Beaumont/East Texas geographic rate areas pursuant to Gas Utility
Regulatory Act,TEX.UTIL.CODE("Gas Utility Regulatory Act")§ 104.301;and
WHEREAS, the Company proposed an effective date of April 18, 2026, for the
requested increase unless the City suspends the date for a period no longer than forty-five
(45)days;and
WHEREAS,the City has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates,operations
and services of a gas utility in areas in the municipality pursuant to Gas Utility Regulatory
Act§ 103.001;and
WHEREAS,Gas Utility Regulatory Act§ 104.301 requires a streamlined process
for the recovery of the costs of incremental investment by agas utility;and
WHEREAS, the City's review of CenterPoint's GRIP filing is limited to a
ministerial review of the filing for compliance with the statute;and
WHEREAS,the City fmds the need to suspend the effective date of CenterPoint's
requested rate increase for 45 days beyond the Company's proposed effective date until
June 2, 2026, in order to review the Company's filing for compliance with Gas Utility
Regulatory Act§ 104.301;and
WHEREAS,the reasonableness of the Company's investment will be reviewed in
CenterPoint's future base rate case where all costs included in CenterPoint's GRIP filing
will be subject to refund.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS,THAT:
Section 1. That the statement and fmdings set out in the preamble to this
ordinance are hereby in all things approved and adopted.
Section 2. The effective date of the Company's proposed GRIP rate increase,
and the proposed tariffs related thereto,is hereby suspended until June 2,2026.
Section 3. To the extent the City fmds that the rates proposed by CenterPoint's
filing comply with Gas Utility Regulatory Act § 104.301, then the rates will become
effective by operation of law on June 2,2026.
Section 4. The meeting at which the ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code,Chapter 551.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of April,2026.
A'-7.. a arby,Mayor
City of ederland,Texas
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Re: CenterPoint Energy 2026 Annual GRIP Adjustment for the Houston,Texas
Coast,South Texas,and Beaumont/East Texas Geographic Rate Areas
Dear Cities:
On February 17, 2026, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint
Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint" or "Company") filed a Gas
Reliability Infrastructure Program("GRIP")adjustment factor with each of your communities in
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the Company's Beaumont/East Texas geographic rate area.The Company is authorized to make
annual GRIP rate change requests pursuant to Texas law passed in 2003,Gas Utility Regulatory
Act, TEX. UTIL. CODE § 104.301 ("GRIP Statute") also see Section 7.7101 of the Railroad
Commission of Texas("Commission")Gas Services Division Rules.The GRIP Statute authorizes
gas utility companies to request annual rate increases associated with year-to-year changes in
incremental investment.The changes in investment are not subject to reasonableness review in the
GRIP filing.Instead,all amounts collected under a GRIP filing are considered interim rates subject
to review and refund in the Company's next base rate proceeding.
In addition,the Texas Legislature recently passed a bill that broadens the scope of GRIP
filings.House Bill 4384(89th Legislative Session),codified as Gas Utility Regulatory Act,TEX.
UTIL. CODE § 104.302, authorizes a gas utility to classify certain capital investment and tax
expenditures as "regulatory assets" that are then recoverable through the GRIP mechanism.
Eligible expenses include post in-service carrying costs, depreciation, and ad valorem taxes.
Historically,gas utilities have not been allowed to recover these costs until they are approved by
a regulatory authority,whether under the GRIP Statute or through a base rate case.The new law
essentially erases this regulatory lag by allowing gas utilities to track costs from the date new plant
goes into service and then to recover those costs retroactively.As with the GRIP Statute,amounts
included in these regulatory assets are not subject to reasonableness review until the next base rate
case and are subject to refund with interest.
CenterPoint has determined that its capital investment in the Houston,Texas Coast,South
Texas, and Beaumont/East Texas geographic rate areas increased by $571,202,171 in calendar
year 2025.This incremental GRIP investment results in the following average monthly customer
bill impact for each affected customer class:
Customer Impact Summary
CUSTOMER CLASS MONTHLY BILL INCREASE
RESIDENTIAL $2.47
GENERAL SERVICE-SMALL VOL. $4.18
GENERAL SERVICE-LARGE VOL. $55.23
The GRIP Statute provides that the proposed GRIP rate surcharge will become effective
60 days from the date of the'Company's filing or April 18,2026,unless suspended by the Cities.
Cities may suspend the GRIP rate increase for an additional 45 days beyond the Company's
proposed effective date of April 18,2026,while reviewing the GRIP application.Attached to this
letter is a Rate Suspension Ordinance for your consideration.This Rate Suspension Ordinance will
suspend the GRIP rate effective date until June 2,2026.
The review process of a GRIP filing is generally a ministerial review limited to ensuring
that the GRIP filing complies with the GRIP Statute.See Atmos Energy Corp.v. Cities of Allen,
353 S.W. 3d 156 (Tex. 2011). During the suspension period, any issues related to whether the
GRIP filing comports with the GRIP Statute can be reviewed so that the Cities may make a final
decision on this GRIP proposal.Note that under the new statute,recovery relates back to when
plant went into service,so delaying the effective date will not reduce the total amount customers
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will pay.Nonetheless,passing the Rate Suspension Ordinance will shift the effective date to a
lower-consumption time of year,which may mitigate the initial bill impact on customers.
Please remember,if your City wishes to suspend the proposed rates,you must take
action by passing the attached Rate Suspension Ordinance prior to April 18,2026.Otherwise,
the Company's requested rates will go into effect on April 18,2026. Please send a completed
copy of the final Rate Suspension Ordinance to by email:danlawtonlawfirm@gmail.com and
molly@mayhalIvandervoort.com.
If there are any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
/s/Daniel J.Lawton
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Resolution No.2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE NEDERLAND
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME
PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE 2026 AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE GRANT PROGRAM,
MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,The City of Nederland is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of
its residents,pedestrians,and motorists;and
WHEREAS,the Nederland Police Department desires to enter into a Grant
Agreement with the AUTO TASK FORCE GRANT PROGRAM to be funded by the MOTOR
. VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTORITYTASKFORCE GRANT PROGRAM for the 2026 fiscal
year;and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the Grant Agreement will enhance public
safety and combat AUTO THEFT;and
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland agrees to provide applicable matching funds for
said project as required by the MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY grant
application;and
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland agrees that in the event of the loss or misuse of
the grant funds,the City agrees and assures the funds will be returned to the MOTOR
VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY in full;
WHEREAS,the City designates the Rod Carroll,Chief of Police,as the Authorized
Official to apply for,accept,reject,alter or terminate the grant application for the MOTOR
VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT PROGRAM and all other necessary
documents to accept said grant on behalf of the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS,THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes Chief Rod Carroll on behalf of the
Nederland Police Department to enter into the Grant Agreement.
Section 2. The City Council finds that the Grant Agreement is in the best interest of public
safety.
Section 3. The City of Nederland does hereby approve the submission of the grant
application for the MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY 2026 AUTO THEFT
TASK FORCE GRANT PROGRAM.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
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DULY RESOLVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Nederland this
6th day of April,2026
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rey P.Varby,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTEST:
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JonUnderwood,City Clerk
City of Nederland,Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
'chard D.Hughes,City Attorney
City of Nederland,Texas
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