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Houston Yacht Club to Host Shoreacres Appreciation Day

I received the following email from Ernest Brauner, Jr., CCM of the Houston Yacht Club:

The HYC Board of Directors would like to express our appreciation to the Shoreacres community by hosting a special event on July 12th. We invite the community to join us for complimentary burgers, hot dogs, snow cones, swimming, and a variety of fun activities.

Additional beverages and other food items will be available for purchase throughout the clubhouse. A credit card will be required, and a guest pass can be arranged through the front desk to facilitate these purchases.

RSVPs are requested to ensure we have enough food and space for all attendees. Guests must register using the Eventbrite link: Register at Eventbrite.

Member volunteers will be available to offer tours of the property and answer any questions they may have about the club.

Thank you for your continued support and for all that you do for our community!

Warm regards,

Ernie

This sounds like a very fun event! Many thanks to the Houston Yacht Club for their commitment to our community. I hope that we have a great turnout and support the HYC as well!

Mayor Jennings

Shoreacres Council selects Felicia Ramos as Mayor Pro-tem

L/R Diane Stokes, Municipal Court, Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Ramos, Bernie Anderson, Utility/Permitting

Felicia Ramos was selected as the mayor pro tem in a unanimous vote at the May 12, 2025, meeting of the Shoreacres City Council.

Felicia is entering her ninth year serving on the council. Her educational and work background is in construction and project management. She was a tremendous help in our recent water and sewer infrastructure upgrades.

As you can see in the photo above, Felicia has hit the ground running and attended our staff meeting this morning. I met with her yesterday and gave her a rundown of our current personnel status, finances, and challenges. I look forward to working more closely with her as Mayor Pro Tem.

Please join me in welcoming her to her new role. She may be reached by email at framos@shoreacrestx.us.

Mayor Jennings

City Auction: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

May 9, 2025

The City of Shoreacres will be conducting an auction of a used Chevrolet Tahoe that was in use in the City of Shoreacres until it was placed out of service. This equipment is sold “as is.”  

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a 2018 year model and will start but is not legal to be operated on public roads due to not having a valid inspection and up to date registration. It is available to view in its current state by appointment during normal business hours by making an appointment at (281) 471-2244.

The City will accept sealed offers at Shoreacres City Hall in person from May 12, 2025 until May 28, 2025 during normal business hours and on May 29, 2024 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. The sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 am on May 29, 2025 in the council chambers located at 601 Shore Acres Blvd, Shoreacres, TX 77571. You are welcome to attend the event as it will be open to the public.

The following procedures will be used as guidelines:

  • All offers must be in writing and contain your name, address, phone number, email and the amount of your offer in dollars and cents
  • The offer must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to City Hall by the end date and time
  • City staff will accept the envelope and mark it with the date and time of arrival, any exact bids received will be honored by the first one received
  • The auction item will be auctioned “as is,” with no warranty or refund
  • Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on June 2, 2025. If not received by then, it can go to the next highest bidder
  • The winner of the item assumes all responsibility for the pickup and delivery of the item. It must be removed from the current location no later than 12 noon on  

June 3, 2025.

  • Payment must be by check, money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (plus 5% for credit card fee)
  • Bill of sale provided upon request

For any questions, please contact City Manager Troy Harrison at (281) 471-2244 during normal business hours.

  • 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Model TAH
  • Body Style LL
  • Weight is 5200
  • 72199 mileage
  • Some mechanical issues, will be sold as is
  • Former police vehicle
  • Broken motor mount
  • A/C issues
  • Dent
  • If purchased by an individual who is not a licensed peace officer, all emergency equipment must be removed by buyer before delivery. An estimate of $800 has been received for proper removal of all the items.

From the Mayor’s Desk

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

The 2025 General Election is almost over. All of the votes have been cast, but eleven (11) provisional ballots remain to be counted. These ballots will be taken to the Harris County Election Center, and their validity will be determined.

Provisional ballots are cast when a voter’s name does not appear on the poll books that the county provides to us. Typical reasons are a failure to update addresses or married names. So we will not know the final vote totals until these votes are counted. The current City Council will canvas the ballots and certify the election on Monday, May 12, 2025. For now, these are the totals:

candidatemail-in-ballotsearly votingelection daytotals
Johnny Hill06342105
Chuck Mitchell0553489
Felicia Ramos0462369
Kelli Grabbe0421658
Ron Hoskins0301747
Anthony Martin0351247
Proposition amail-in-ballotsearly votingelection daytotals
For08938127
Against0101525

A huge thank you to all who helped with the election. City Secretary Elaine Goodman did a fantastic job overseeing a months-long process. Election Judge Wes Bell and Election Clerks Kay and Kendall Pickett worked the polls every day they were open. Administrative staff Bernie Anderson and Diane Stokes underwent training on our new equipment and worked a very long Election Day.

Thank you to each of the candidates who participated in this process. It isn’t easy to put your name on the ballot and have people give you a thumbs-up or down—I happen to know this from experience!

I’m looking forward to working with the new council, and we will hit the ground running as we prepare the next budget.

Mayor Jennings

Citizens Police Academy 2025

As you probably know, Shoreacres and Morgan’s Point participate in the La Porte Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. Those who have attended in the past enjoyed the class and learned a lot about local law enforcement.

The class consists of 13 modules and meets once a week for 13 weeks. The schedule and application are below.

Citizens Police Academy ScheduleDownload
Citizens Police Academy ApplicationDownload

I think that you will find this academy very informative. Please let me know if you attend, and we will recognize you at a City Council meeting.

Mayor Jennings

Job Posting: City Manager

The City of Shoreacres is searching for a City Manager.

Description

The City of Shoreacres (population 1,500) is a General Law Type A City in Harris County. We are a bedroom community with no commercial tax base.

The City of Shoreacres employs 9-12 full time employees.

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and works under the Council and Mayor.  The City Manager plans, directs, manages and oversees the daily activities and operations of the City of Shoreacres.  The City Manager provides highly responsible and administrative policy development and implementation to the Mayor and City Council, preparation and recommendation of the annual budget, appointment, supervision of staff and serves as a visible leader within the community.

The City of Shoreacres offers the following benefits:  Texas Health Benefits Pool health/dental/vision insurance; Texas Municipal League Retirement; longevity pay; sick leave, vacation, 10 holidays.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to mayor@shoreacrestx.us.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in City Administration or Business.  City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Certified Public Manager Certification.

Requirements:  Administrative experience in municipal government.  Relocation to Shoreacres, Texas within 90 days.

Ballot Order for May 3, 2025 Election

The drawing to determine the order of candidates on the May 3, 2025 General Election Ballot was held this afternoon at City Hall. Four of the six candidates were in attendance.

L-R Kelli Grabbe, Anthony Martin, Chuck Mitchell, City Secretary Elaine Goodman, Felicia Ramos

The order of the candidates on the ballot will be: 

  • Felicia Ramos
  • Ron Hoskins
  • Kelli Grabbe
  • Chuck Mitchell
  • Anthony Martin
  • Johnny Hill

For more information on the election and the candidates, visit the election page: 2025 Election – City of Shoreacres.

Good luck to all of the candidates!

Mayor Jennings

City Secretary Elaine Goodman drawing the candidate names for ballot placement.

City Manager Troy Harrison oversees the ballot draw.

City Auction: 2011 Ford F150

February 18, 2025

The City of Shoreacres will be conducting an auction of a used Ford Pickup that was in use in the City of Shoreacres until it was placed out of service earlier this year. This equipment is sold “as is.”

The Ford Pickup is a 2011-year model and will start but is not legal to be operated on public roads due to not having an up-to-date registration. It is available to view in its current state by appointment during normal business hours by making an appointment at (281) 471-2244.

The City will accept sealed offers at Shoreacres City Hall in person from Wednesday, February 19 until Thursday, March 6, 2025 during normal business hours and on Friday, March 7 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. The sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the council chambers located at 601 Shore Acres Blvd, Shoreacres, TX 77571. You are welcome to attend the event as it will be open to the public.

The following procedures will be used as guidelines:

  • All offers must be in writing and contain your name, address, phone number, email and the amount of your offer in dollars and cents
  • The offer must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to City Hall by the end date and time
  • City staff will accept the envelope and mark it with the date and time of arrival, any exact bids received will be honored by the first one received
  • The auction item will be auctioned “as is,” with no warranty or refund
  • Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10 by 5:00 pm. If not received by then, it may go to the next highest bidder
  • The winner of the item assumes all responsibility for the pickup and delivery of the item. It must be removed from the current location no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
  • Payment must be by check, money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (plus 5% for credit card fee)
  • Bill of sale provided upon request

For any questions, please contact City Manager Troy Harrison at (281) 471-2244 during normal business hours.
City of Shoreacres

  • 2011 Ford Pickup ½ ton
  • Weight is 4700
  • 68,324.9 mileage
  • Some mechanical issues, will be sold as is
  • Former public works vehicle
  • Noise coming from the engine area
  • A/C issues
  • Dents on the body
  • The interior is in rough condition

You’re Invited to A Heartfelt Christmas Celebration in Shoreacres!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We are thrilled to invite you to our 1st annual Christmas celebration! Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, fun, and community spirit.

Date: December 2, 2024
Time: 5pm to 8pm 
Location: City Hall

Enjoy festive activities, including:

  • Ice slide
  • Trackless train ride
  • Snow
  • A visit, photos, and Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Delicious treats & hot cocoa
  • Tree lighting ceremony
  • Holiday crafts & decorations
  • Face painting
  • Inflatable fun and more

Come celebrate the magic of the season with family and friends. Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Warm wishes,

David Jennings
Mayor/City of Shoreacres

City Auction: 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

August 26, 2024

The City of Shoreacres will be conducting an auction of a used Chevrolet Tahoe that was in use in the City of Shoreacres until it was placed out of service. This equipment is sold “as is.”  

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a 2016 year model and will start but is not legal to be operated on public roads due to not having a valid inspection and up to date registration. It is available to view in its current state by appointment during normal business hours by making an appointment at (281) 471-2244.

The City will accept sealed offers at Shoreacres City Hall in person from August 26, 2024 until September 12, 2024 during normal business hours and on September 13, 2024 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. The sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 am on September 13, 2024 in the council chambers located at 601 Shore Acres Blvd, Shoreacres, TX 77571. You are welcome to attend the event as it will be open to the public. 

The following procedures will be used as guidelines:

  • All offers must be in writing and contain your name, address, phone number, email and the amount of your offer in dollars and cents
  • The offer must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to City Hall by the end date and time
  • City staff will accept the envelope and mark it with the date and time of arrival, any exact bids received will be honored by the first one received
  • The auction item will be auctioned “as is,” with no warranty or refund
  • Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on September 17, 2024. If not received by then, it will go to the next highest bidder
  • The winner of the item assumes all responsibility for the pickup and delivery of the item. It must be removed from the current location no later than 12 noon on September 20, 2024. 
  • Payment must be by check, money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (plus 5% for credit card fee)
  • Bill of sale provided upon request

For any questions, please contact City Manager Troy Harrison at (281) 471-2244 during normal business hours.