This is Falfurrias, Texas
Falfurrias is the county seat of Brooks County, Texas, United States. The town is named for founder Edward Cunningham Lasater's ranch, La Mota de Falfurrias. In 1893, the Falfurrias ranch was one of the largest in Texas at some 350,000 acres.
The city is centered around the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 285 and is approximately 81 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, 90 miles southeast of Laredo, and 36 miles south of Alice. Population was 6,200 as of 2010.
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Agenda Regular Meeting 1/15/14
- 1. CALL TO ORDER
- 2. ROLL CALL
- 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. (Attorney General Opinion – JC 0169)
- 4. Approval of monthly bills.
- 5. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 578 creating the “City of Falfurrias Utility System Advisory Board” to assist and advise the Falfurrias City Council on planning, design, and construction issues associated with the City of Falfurrias water, gas, and sewer system and setting forth terms of office, selection of members, and other related items.
- 6. Discussion and possible action on appointing members to the “City of Falfurrias Utility Systems Advisory Board”.
- 7. Presentation by Mr. Juan Lopez on establishing a new Lions Club for the City of Falfurrias.
- 8. Discussion on creating Ordinance prohibiting barb wire fencing in City limits.
- 9. Discussion and possible action on accepting resignation of John Gomez, Damian Telles, and Edrei Garza.
- 10. Presentation of newly appointed City of Falfurrias Police Department Sergeant Elisa Gonzalez.
- 11. Discussion and possible action on appointment of police officers, set salary, and effective date of appointment.
- 12. Discussion on establishing Veteran’s Services by City of Falfurrias.
- 13. Discussion and possible action on Request for Proposals (RFP) for ambulance services for City of Falfurrias.
- 14. News and Information – (Non-Action Items)
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