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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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City of Falfurrias
 
  •  Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
  •  Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
  •  David Longoria, Alderman
  •  Manuel Perez Jr., Alderman
  •  Mae Saenz, Alderwoman
  •  Roberto J. Villarreal, Alderman
  
  •  Noel Bernal, City Administrator                                                                                  
  •  Melinda Garza, City Clerk
  •  Ricardo H. Soliz, Municipal Judge
  •  Ramiro Gonzalez, Chief of Police
  •  Roberto Gomez, City Foreman 
  •  Homer Mora, City Attorney
 
 
NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR MEETING, of the City Council, for the City of Falfurrias, County of Brooks, State of Texas, to be held on WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at: Falfurrias Police Department Conference Room at 205 E. Allen St. Falfurrias, Texas 78355 for the purpose of considering the following numbered items.
 
If during the course of this Council Meeting, the City Council should determine that a Closed meeting or executive session of the Council is required, such closed meeting or Executive session will be conducted during or soon after the commencement of the meeting Covered by this notice. This closed meeting or executive session will follow the guidelines and subject matter as set forth under Title 5, Chapter 551, of Texas Government Code and any Amendments thereto.
 
  • ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM:
  • ITEM 2.) 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)
  • ITEM 3.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Approval of monthly bills.
  • ITEM 4.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve December 1, 2014 special meeting minutes.
  • ITEM 5.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve December 3, 2014 regular meeting minutes.
  • ITEM 6.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve December 9, 2014 special meeting minutes.
  • ITEM 7.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve December 17, 2014 regular meeting minutes.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 
  • ITEM 8.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on acceptance of Fiscal Year 2013 audit for the City of Falfurrias and the Falfurrias Utility Board.
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
  • ITEM 9.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING A SINGLE COMPOSITE PARTICIPATION DATE FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS PARTICIPATING IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR CALCULATION OF NORMAL AND PRIOR SERVICE CONTRIBUTION RATES AND FOR DETERMINATION OF FUNDING PERIODS OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
  • ITEM 10.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT DEBTS, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COURT COSTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
  • ITEM 11.) DISCUSSION CONCERNING – ORDINANCE N0. 2014-001– To discuss possible amendments to Ordinance.
  • ITEM 12.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on accepting bid for the City of Falfurrias 2015 Streets Project from Foremost Paving of $371,049.00.
  • ITEM 13.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on change order cost not to exceed 25% of the City of Falfurrias 2015 Streets Project bid amount of $371,049.00.
  • ITEM 14.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on request formal abandonment of an undefined/undelineated 20.0 foot easement as noted (based on Volume 255, Page 545, of the Official Records of Brooks County, Texas) to be located within an unopened road right-of-way (50.0 feet x 300.0 feet) of N. Williams Street within the city limits of Falfurrias. The easement shall be abandoned in favor of a newly dedicated utility easement, as attached in draft form. New utility easement shall “cover” horizontal locations for a newly re-routed 10” sanitary sewer collection line within the north 145.00 feet of N. Williams Street, an existing sanitary sewer line within the south 155.00 feet of N. Williams Street, and an existing 8” water distribution line within the complete 50.0 feet x 300.0 feet road right-of-way of N. Williams Street.”
  • ITEM 15.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on terminating building inspection services with Mr. Rene Hinojosa.
  • ITEM 16.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on Order calling for a City General Election to be held on May 9, 2015.
  • ITEM 17.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING – To discuss and vote on budget amendment to Utility Fund of $118,000 for Encino Drainage Project and $25,000 for Sewer line relocation on North Williams St.
  • ITEM 18.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $7,900 offer by Guillermo Mendez to purchase tax sale property on Lot 15, Block 16, Juan B. Miller Brothers Subdivision, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘75’ Page 419, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Jesse A. Grimes, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson and approve a Resolution regarding same.
  • ITEM 19.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $500 offer by Norma E. Saenz to purchase tax sale property on Lot 5, Block 3, Miller Brothers Subdivision, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘102’ Page 647, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Juan Perez et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson and approve a Resolution regarding same.
  • ITEM 20.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $1,000 offer by Norma E. Saenz to purchase tax sale property on Lot 2 and 3, Block 3, Miller Brothers Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘125’ Page 703, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Emanuel L. Peña, Marivel G. Rosas, Rafaela Villarreal, Edna M. Grubbs, Aka Edna Mae Grubbs Boswell, and Elizabeth Rosas by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson and approve a Resolution regarding same. 
  • ITEM 21.) NEWS AND INFORMATION – (Non-Action Items) 
ITEM 22.) ADJOURN.
 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Melinda Garza, City Clerk, at (361)-325-2420 two days prior to the meetings so appropriate arrangements may be made.
 
The undersigned officers certify that the foregoing notice was posted this 13th day of February, 2015 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
 
 
 
____________________________
Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
City of Falfurrias
 
Attest:
 
 
_____________________________
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
 
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at ______P.M., _______________, 2015.
 
 
Signed: _____________________________
Title: _______________________________
 

Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
Noel Bernal, City Administrator
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
David Longoria, Alderman
Manuel Perez Jr., Alderman
Mae Saenz, Alderwoman                                                                                                             
Roberto J. Villarreal, Alderman
 
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
Ricardo H. Soliz, Municipal Judge
Ramiro Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Roberto Gomez, City Foreman
Homer Mora, City Attorney
 
NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR MEETING, of the City Council, for the City of Falfurrias, County of Brooks, State of Texas, to be held on WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at: Falfurrias Police Department Conference Room at 205 E. Allen St. Falfurrias, Texas 78355 for the purpose of considering the following numbered items.
 
If during the course of this Council Meeting, the City Council should determine that a closed meeting or executive session of the Council is required, such closed meeting or executive session will be conducted during or soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice. This closed meeting or executive session will follow the guidelines and subject matter as set forth under Title 5, Chapter 551, of Texas Government Code and an amendments thereto.
 
  • ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM:
  • ITEM 2.) 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)
  • ITEM 3.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Approval of monthly bills.  
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
  • ITEM 4.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on hiring Public Works employee as recommended by City Administrator.   
  • ITEM 5.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on hiring Utilities employee as recommended by City Administrator.  
  • ITEM 6.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on hiring Police Department employees as recommended by City Administrator.    
  • ITEM 7.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) for Ed Rachel Memorial Golf Course greens Rehabilitation Project.   
  • ITEM 8.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tony Lemus Park Tennis Courts Rehabilitation Project.   
  • ITEM 9.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on Buy Board purchase for utilities vehicle purchases.   
  • ITEM 10.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on Buy Board purchase for little league lights purchases. 
  • ITEM 11.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on Buy Board purchase for little league bleachers purchase.   
  • ITEM 12.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on Buy Board purchase for golf carts and pump purchases.   
  • ITEM 13.)  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – To discuss and vote on naming the little league field as Jose Pepe Lopez field.    
  • ITEM 14.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERING – ORDINANCE NO. XXX– AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RESTRICTED PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT TO EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED FOR VARIOUS OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES FOR WHICH THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED CREDITED SERVICE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ORDINANCE
  • ITEM 15.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION CONCERNING – To discuss City of Falfurrias 2015 capital improvement plan and timeline for projects. 
  • ITEM 16.) NEWS AND INFORMATION – (Non-Action Items) 
  • ITEM 17.) ADJOURN.
 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Melinda Garza, City Clerk, at (361)-325-2420 two days prior to the meetings so appropriate arrangements may be made.
 
The undersigned officers certify that the foregoing notice was posted this 18th day of January, 2015 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
                                                                               
 
____________________________                                       
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
City of Falfurrias                   
                                                     
Attest:
 
_____________________________
Noel Bernal, City Administrator
                                                                                           
 
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M. _______________, 2015
 
 
Signed: __________________
 
 
Title: ____________________
 
 

 

City of Falfurrias

 
Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
David Longoria, Alderman
Manuel Perez Jr., Alderman
Mae Saenz, Alderwoman
Roberto J. Villarreal, Alderman
 
Noel Bernal, City Administrator
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
Ricardo H. Soliz, Municipal Judge
Ramiro Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Roberto Gomez, Public Works Director
Samuel Maldonado, Utilities Director
Homer Mora, City Attorney
 
NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR MEETING, of the City Council, for the City of Falfurrias, County of Brooks, State of Texas, to be held on WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at: Falfurrias Police Department Conference Room at 205 E. Allen St. Falfurrias, Texas 78355 for the purpose of considering the following numbered items.
 
If during the course of this Council Meeting, the City Council should determine that a Closed meeting or executive session of the Council is required, such closed meeting or Executive session will be conducted during or soon after the commencement of the meeting Covered by this notice. This closed meeting or executive session will follow the guidelines And subject matter as set forth under Title 5, Chapter 551, of Texas Government Code and an Amendments thereto.
 
  • ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM:
  • ITEM 2.) 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).
  • ITEM 3.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Monthly bills.
  • ITEM 4.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve September 18, 2014 special meeting minutes. 
  • ITEM 5.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve October 2, 2014 regular meeting minutes. 
 

NEW BUSINESS

 
  • ITEM 6.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and vote on accepting retirement of Mr. Augustine Lara. 
  • ITEM 7.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: ORDINANCE NO.XXX – AN ORDINANCE T0 REGULATE THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES ABOUT BUILDINGS; T0 REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE DENSITY OF USE OF LAND AND LOT AREAS, AND FOR THE SAID PURPOSES TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT AND FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS, TO PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. 
  • ITEM 8.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: ORDINANCE NO. XXX – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS, TEXAS (CITY) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. XXX; ADOPTING NEW UTILITY RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER, INCLUDING NEW GENERAL SERVICE, DEPOSIT, TAPPING, AND LINE EXTENSION; MODIFYING A METER-SIZE BASED MINIMUM CHARGE STRUCTURE FOR WATER SERVICE; INCREASING MINIMUM CHARGES AND VOLUMETRIC RATES EACH YEAR FROM APRIL 1, 2014 THROUGH APRIL 2018 AT THE LEVELS INDICATED IN THE RATE TABLES PROVIDED WITHIN THIS ORDINANCE, SAID RATE INCREASES TO AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 1, 2014 AND FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR THEREAFTER THROUGH APRIL 2018 UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION TO REVISE THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ORDER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED RATE SCHEDULE WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CITY; DECLARING A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
  • ITEM 9.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: ORDINANCE NO. XXX – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS, TEXAS (CITY) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. XXX; ADOPTING NEW UTILITY RATES FOR NATURAL GAS, INCLUDING NEW GENERAL SERVICE, DEPOSIT, AND TAPPING FEES; INCREASING MINIMUM CHARGES AND VOLUMETRIC RATES EACH YEAR FROM APRIL 2014 THROUGH APRIL 2018 AT THE LEVELS INDICATED IN THE RATE TABLES PROVIDED WITHIN THIS ORDINANCE, SAID RATE INCREASES TO AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 1, 2014 AND FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR THEREAFTER THROUGH APRIL 2018 UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION TO REVISE THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ORDER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED RATE SCHEDULE WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CITY; DECLARING A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
  • ITEM 10.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: RESOLUTION NO.XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE FALFURRIAS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2015-2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS.  
  • ITEM 11.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – To discuss and vote on options for financing agreement and/or cash-financing with Noesis Energy for the LED lighting retro-fitting of City of Falfurrias lighting by Enviro-Light Solutions, LLC.
  • ITEM 12.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and vote on accepting bid for City of Falfurrias grazing lease for Otis Goldman wastewater treatment plant.  
  • ITEM 13.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and vote on discontinuing services with The Reyna Network for Downtown Revitalization Project. 
  • ITEM 14.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and vote on renewal of agreement between City of Falfurrias and Apple Auctioneering for Falfurrias Police Department vehicle auctions.  
  • ITEM 15.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: ORDINANCE NO. XXX -  AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR IN THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS, TEXAS AND PROVIDING FOR HIS/HER POWERS AND DUTIES.
  • ITEM 16.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION CONCERNING: To discuss Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study recommendations and Job Descriptions.  
  • ITEM 17.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $7,000 offer by Krsytal Mendoza to purchase tax sale property on Lot 2 Block ‘B’, Maupin Addition, an addition to the Town of Falfurrias, as described in Cabinet A Envelope 34, Plat Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Francisa Salas, Estate, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a Resolution No.XXX. 
  • ITEM 18.) NEWS AND INFORMATION – (Non-Action Items) 
  • “At this time, the City Council and Staff will report/update on all Committee/Board assignments which may include, but is not limited to the following: Utilities Advisory Board, Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Heritage Museum Board, Falfurrias Golfer’s Association and Texas Municipal League. Staff reports include the following: Code Enforcement, Accounting & Finance – Financial & Investment Information, Monthly Financial Reports, Police Department – Grant Updates, Police Reports; Municipal Court – Monthly Collection Reports, Court Schedule; Public Works – Building Maintenance, Street Updates, Construction Updates; Utilities – Construction Projects; Park Services – Grant update (s), miscellaneous park projects; Administration – Workshop Schedule, Interlocal Agreements, Public Information, Hotel Occupancy Report, Downtown projects, Chapter 59 Project, Financial Advisor. No formal action can be taken on these items at this time.” 
  • ITEM 19.) ADJOURN.
    
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Melinda Garza, City Clerk, at (361)-325-2420 two days prior to the meetings so appropriate arrangements may be made.
 
The undersigned officers certify that the foregoing notice was posted this 14th day of November, 2014 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
 
Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
City of Falfurrias
 
Attest:
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
 
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M._______________, 2014
 
Signed: __________________
 
 
Title: ____________________
 

 

City of Falfurrias

 
Lamar D. Martinez Sr., Mayor
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
David Longoria, Alderman
Manuel Perez Jr., Alderman
Mae Saenz, Alderwoman
Roberto J. Villarreal, Alderman
 
Noel Bernal, City Administrator
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
Ricardo H. Soliz, Municipal Judge
Ramiro Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Roberto Gomez, Public Works Director
Samuel Maldonado, Utilities Director
Homer Mora, City Attorney
 
NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR MEETING, of the City Council, for the City of Falfurrias, County of Brooks, State of Texas, to be held on WEDNESDAY, November 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at: Falfurrias Police Department Conference Room at 205 E. Allen St. Falfurrias, Texas 78355 for the purpose of considering the following numbered items.
 
 If during the course of this Council Meeting, the City Council should determine that a Closed meeting or executive session of the Council is required, such closed meeting or Executive session will be conducted during or soon after the commencement of the meeting Covered by this notice. This closed meeting or executive session will follow the guidelines And subject matter as set forth under Title 5, Chapter 551, of Texas Government Code and an Amendments thereto.
 
  • ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM:
  • ITEM 2.) 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).
  • ITEM 3.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Monthly bills.
  • ITEM 4.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve August 26, 2014 budget workshop meeting minutes. 
  • ITEM 5.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve September 8, 2014 special meeting minutes. 
  • ITEM 6.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve September 10, 2014 special meeting minutes. 
  • ITEM 7.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve September 10, 2014 budget workshop and first tax rate public hearing meeting minutes. 
 

NEW BUSINESS

 
  • ITEM 8.) PRESENTATION – Presentation of utilities cost of service study by Mr. Jeff Snowden with Capex Consulting. 
  • ITEM 9.) PRESENTATION – Presentation of City of Falfurrias energy audit and analysis by Mr. John Philips of Enviro-Light Solutions LLC. 
  • ITEM 10.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: RESOLUTION – A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 
  • ITEM 11.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION CONCERNING: To discuss development of Ordinance to establish City of Falfurrias Chapter 380 incentive policy for commercial, retail, and industrial development in the City of Falfurrias and the extra-territorial jurisdiction.  
  • ITEM 12.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and vote on September financials for General, Utility, and Special Revenue funds.
  • ITEM 13.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION CONCERNING: To discuss Congressman’s Hinojosa’s workshop by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) on establishing Tri-County Coalition for possible regional projects between Brooks County, Jim Hogg County, and Duval County to include all cities and special districts within the Tri-County area.  
  • ITEM 14.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION CONCERNING: To discuss responses submitted by City Council on Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study recommendations and Job Descriptions.  
  • ITEM 15.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To discuss and possibly vote on accepting resignation of Kevin Martinez, and Robert Gonzalez. 
  • ITEM 16.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $5,050 offer by Guillermo Mendez to purchase tax sale property on Lot 15, Block ‘16’, Miller Brothers Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘75’ Page 419, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Jesse A. Grimes, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a Resolution No.XXX. 
  • ITEM 17.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $7,800 offer by Maria A. Lopez to purchase tax sale property on Lot 5, 6, & 7, Block ‘12’, Falfurrias Addition No.1, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘225’ Page 491, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Rosa Maria Longoria, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a Resolution No.XXX. 
  • ITEM 18.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $3,600 offer by Betania Mendez to purchase tax sale property on Lot 14, Block 32, Original Townsite Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘21’ Page 313, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Edward Cox, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a Resolution No.XXX. 
  • ITEM 19.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: To approve a $1,000 offer by Edward Cortez and Esmeralda Cortez to purchase tax sale property on Lot 10 Block ‘B’, Rachal’s Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume ‘5’ Page 242, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Juliana Maldonado, et al. by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a Resolution No.XXX. 
  • ITEM 20.) NEWS AND INFORMATION – (Non-Action Items) 
  • ITEM 21.) ADJOURN.
 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Melinda Garza, City Clerk, at (361)-325-2420 two days prior to the meetings so appropriate arrangements may be made.
 
The undersigned officers certify that the foregoing notice was posted this 31st day of October, 2014 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
 
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
City of Falfurrias                   
 
Attest:
Melinda Garza, City Clerk
 
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M._______________, 2014
 
 
Signed: __________________
 
 
 
Title: ____________________
 

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