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08-10-2026 Agenda with Attachments CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM Location: 207 North 12th Street, Nederland, TX 77627 Mayor Jeffrey P. Darby Councilmember Curtis Stratton, Ward I Councilmember Britton Jones, Ward II Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Sonnier, Ward III Councilmember Jeff Ortiz, Ward IV CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 2. Invocation. PRESENTATIONS 1. Attached is a proclamation recognizing United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County celebrating its Centennial. A representative of United Way will attend the meeting to accept the proclamation. 2. Police Chief Rod Carroll to recognize Sergeant Casey Maxwell on completing the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TMPA) Law Enforcement Command Operations Program (LECOP) as the 204th graduate of the program. CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time, members of the audience may comment on any subject not on the agenda. 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 the items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent agenda and considered separately. Staff recommends acceptance of the below-listed items: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL August 10, 2026 Page 2 1. Attached are the minutes of the July 27, 2026 regular meeting. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the homes under construction located at 1314 and 1318 Helena Avenue. 2. Discussion and possible action on recognizing Kendrick Perkins’ National Basketball Association (NBA) career. Mr. Perkins was born in Nederland, and his basketball career spans over twenty (20) years. 3. Attached is a draft letter to residents pertaining to private sewer line maintenance. The City Manager will present this item. 4. Attached is the quote for the purchase of three hundred and fifty (350) 5/8’ Mach 10 water meters and fifty (50) 1” Mach 10 water meters to replace broken meters throughout the city. Core & Main is the only vendor due to the Neptune 360 software currently in use. This purchase is already in this current budget. The total cost for the four hundred (400) meters is $151,145.50. 5. Discussion and possible action to add a Maintenance Worker position to the Streets Department. An additional Maintenance Worker is being proposed in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. However, the Public Works Director is requesting this additional Maintenance Worker now due to staff shortages. 6. Attached is proposed Ordinance No. 2026-13, amending Ordinance 2025-16 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget. The following expenses are being requested under this budget amendment: a. Police Department budget for a Verkada Camera and signage. This is for an “Exchange Zone” in front of the Police Department for child exchange and marketplace sales. Attached is a quote for the camera. The Verkada Camera ties in with the Verkada software already used by the department. b. Public Works budget for replacing ceiling tiles in the old public works building, a vending machine, and replace upper head unit of the ice machine. Attached are quotes for each requested item. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL August 10, 2026 Page 3 c. Public Works budget for an additional Maintenance Worker for the Streets Department. 7. Attached is Resolution No. 2026-13, proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: a. The City Charter requires that a proposed budget be presented to the City Council. At the budget workshops held on July 6, July 8, and August 6, 2026 a preliminary budget was presented by the city manager. A public hearing must be scheduled to solicit public input/comments regarding the budget. A copy of the budget was submitted to the City Clerk 30 days prior to the scheduled approval of the budget in accordance with state law, a copy of the budget will be available in the City Clerk’s office and posted on the city’s website. I recommend approval of Resolution No. 2026-13 setting the budget public hearing date for Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nederland City Hall. The budget would be adopted at the September 14, 2026 City Council meeting. 8. Attached is Resolution No. 2026-13, proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: a. The current tax rate is $0.451000 per $100 assessed taxable value. As calculated by the Jefferson County Tax Office, the no-new revenue tax rate is $0.448163 per $100 assessed taxable value, and the voter approval tax rate is $0.474717 per $100 assessed taxable value. On Monday, July 20th, JCAD submitted the assessed taxable value of $1,868,951,716, an increase of $57,489,857 over 2025 or 3.1737%. I recommend the City Council increase the tax rate to $0.474000 per $100 assessed taxable value. This rate falls between the no-new revenue tax rate of $0.448163 and the voter approval tax rate of $0.474717 per $100 assessed valuation. The proposed budget is based on recommended tax rate of $0.474000. Per state law, it is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate; the proposed tax rate public hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 14th. The subsequent agenda items are included to satisfy legal requirements. b. In accordance with state law, it is necessary to schedule a tax rate adoption date. This following schedule is proposed: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Current Tax Rate Proposed Tax Rate Increase Maintenance & Operations 0.322711 0.350336 0.027625 Interest & Sinking 0.128289 0.123664 -0.004625 Total 0.45100 0.47400 0.023000 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL August 10, 2026 Page 4 (regular meeting) at Nederland City Hall – Adopt the Tax Rate. Staff recommends approval of this item. c. In accordance with state law, it is necessary to schedule a public hearing to allow any citizens to voice comments, questions, or concerns regarding the proposed tax rate. The public hearing will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Nederland City Hall. Staff recommends approval of this item. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND 5:30 p.m. July 27, 2026 MEETING The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Jones and invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier. EXECUTIVE SESSION The regular meeting was recessed at 5:31 p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney - Tex. Gov’t Code, Section 551.071, including: Pending litigation/arbitration with former City Manager, Chris Duque Mediation Settlement (private attorney teleconference). RECONVENE The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Darby. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones that the City accept the proposed settlement as presented by counsel, subject to review and approval of the final agreement in the Duque arbitration. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton, Jones and Sonnier. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jolei Shipley, 8765 Holmes Rd., requested that agenda packet pages be numbered and expressed concern about the consent agenda process. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier to approve the Consent Agenda Item “1 through 4” as presented. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton, Jones, and Sonnier. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz. 1. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting, July 6, 2026 Budget Workshop and July 8, 2026 Budget Workshop. 2. Consideration and possible action to approve the June 2026 Departmental Reports. Minutes continued, July 27, 2026 2 3. Consideration and possible action to approve the May 2026 Tax Assessor Collection Report. 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the May 2026 Financial Report. REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS 1. City Manager Manny De La Rosa provided comprehensive progress reports on multiple public works and engineering projects throughout the city. He discussed updates on the water infrastructure projects, sanitary sewer infrastructure projects, drainage improvements, and street improvements. David Wedgeworth, 712 Carriage Lane, addressed the council regarding engineering project schedules and progress tracking. Mr. Wedgeworth performed comparisons of Westwood's schedules from the previous month to the current month and stated the water clarifier was at 13% completion last month and remained at 13% this month. He noted that equipment pricing had increased and reports show that Westwood is behind schedule. Jolei Shipley expressed concern that the sewer system report with addresses of properties showing infiltration within their yards has not been addressed yet and no property owners have been notified of the issues. Tim Windberg, 912 Circle Dr., addressed council with questions about sewer line replacements. Councilman Sonnier confirmed that replacements would not use clay pipe. 2. Police Chief Rod Carrol congratulated Assist. Police Chief Andy Arnold on completing the Law Enforcement Command Operations Program (LECOP) for the Texas Police Chief’s Association. 3. Michael Mitchell, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, presented the Consumer Confidence Report 2025. The report listed all required analytes including chloramine levels, chlorine residual levels for the year, lead and copper levels, and other required parameters. No questions were asked by Councilmembers or citizens. 4. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier to appoint Johnny Bijeaux to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of two years, beginning July 1, 2026. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton, Jones, and Sonnier. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz. 5. A motion was made by Councilmember Stratton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier to separate and postpone the City Hall/Police Department flagpole spotlight mounting upgrade until the number of lights to be used is clarified and also to separate and postpone the street lighting upgrade along Boston Avenue until additional bids are obtained. These Minutes continued, July 27, 2026 3 items were postponed until the August 10th or August 24th meeting, depending on the timeline for obtaining quotes. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton, Jones, and Sonnier. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve the two remaining budget amendment items in the amendment Ordinance No. 2026- 12, amending the fiscal year 2025-26 Senior Citizen Center budget for ceiling light upgrade and Public Works Department budget for network switch upgrade. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton, Jones, and Sonnier. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz. Tim Windberg commented on the flagpole lighting project, suggesting the city consider solar lights for flagpoles. ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Darby adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. __________________________ Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor City of Nederland, Texas ATTEST: ___________________________ Joni Underwood, City Clerk City of Nederland, Texas https://www.espn.com/nba/player/bio/ /id/2018/kendrick-perkins NFl. NBA MLB Soccor WNBA NHL NCAAF .._ sports a Witch @ Fantasy 0 -"'Walch a. e KENDRICK PERKINS �nter 41111: Overvie\'I News Stats Bio Splits Game Log Advanced Stats Biography POS;T!ON Slf\THP...:.CE Career History Center Nederland, TX C :l•���d tv_a�� : -�­ :,-�-�n�_m: �� �fd" Spon,o� Headlintt 81RiHO,'.TE BIRTHDATI: nnon984 DRAFT lr-:FO 2003: Rd 1. Pk 27 (MEM) BIRTHPl.,!.CE Nedoriand. TX PTS 5.4 11/10/198-! O;w=T!NFO 2003: Rd 1. 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