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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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TO THE PUBLIC – GREETINGS
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 3rd of April, 2013, in the Conference Room in the City Hall Building located at 205 E. Allen Street in the City of Falfurrias, in Brooks County.
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 Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code and an amendments thereto.
At such Regular Meeting, the following subjects will be considered by the City Council of the City of Falfurrias, Texas
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 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
- Approval of minutes.
- Approval of monthly bills.
OLD BUSINESS
- Discussion and possible action to approve a 2.96% cost of living increase of amount paid to Waste Connections of Texas and to determine and set new residential and commercial collection rates for waste collection charged by the City of Falfurrias and amend Ordinance # 561 to reflect the 2.96% increase and to approve an effective date.
- Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to 2013 General Fund fiscal year budget for police department, to increase for additional officer position to be paid from increased sales tax revenues.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Discussion and possible action on 4th of July celebration activities sponsorship by L&F Distributors for alcoholic beverages and advertising.
Discussion and possible action on Joint Elections Agreement with Brooks County ISD and Brooks County for May General Election.
Discussion and vote on awarding Financial Advisor Services contract
Discussion and vote on awarding Engineering Services contract.
Discussion on Bond Counsel Services.
Discussion regarding Public Health Initiative-1 (PHI-1) for Hospital Proposal and possible 380 Economic Incentive Agreement.
Discussion on City Facility Plan for Police Department and City Administration.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following:
G.C. Section 551.072 – Personnel Matters; T.G.C. Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; T.G.C. Section 551.087 Economic Development; T.G.C. Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
(a) Deliberation regarding possible locations for City Facility Plan.
Regular Meeting 4 3 2013
17. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – Consider and act upon item listed under executive Session
(a) Discussion and possible action on City Facility Plan
18. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Noel Bernal 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 the 28th day of March, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Anna M. Garcia, Mayor
City of Falfurrias
Attest:
_____________________________
Noel Bernal, City Clerk
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M._______________, 2013
Signed: __________________
Title: ____________________
TO THE PUBLIC – GREETINGS
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 20th of March, 2013, in the Conference Room in the City Hall Building located at 205 E. Allen Street in the City of Falfurrias, in Brooks County.
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 Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code and an amendments thereto.
At such Regular Meeting, the following subjects will be considered by the City Council of the City of Falfurrias, Texas
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 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
NEW BUSINESS
- Presentation by Falfurrias Community Action on Teen Outreach Program.
- Discussion and possible action on approval of monthly bills.
- Discussion and possible action on February financials for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.
- Discussion and possible action renewal of contract with Lamar Companies for City billboard.
- Discussion and possible action on issuance of permit for amusement redemption machine business as per Ordinance No. 557.
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution approving Consumer Price Index (CPI) solid waste rate modification with Waste Connections of Texas.
- Discussion and possible action on contract for audit services with John Womack & Company CPA.
- Discussion and possible action on City Facility Plan for City of Falfurrias police department.
- Discussion on Home Rule process.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following:
G.C. Section 551.072 – Personnel Matters; T.G.C. Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; T.G.C. Section 551.087 Economic Development; T.G.C. Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Deliberation regarding Project PHI-1.
Deliberation regarding Project Max2013-1.
Deliberation regarding 380 Economic Incentive Agreement for Project Max2013-1.
Discuss applicants for Police Department.
Regular Meeting 3 20 2013
15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – Consider and act upon item listed under executive Session
(a) Discussion and possible action on Project PHI-1.
(b) Discussion and possible action on Project Max2013-1. (c) Discussion and possible action on Economic Incentive Agreement for Project Max2013-1.
(d) Discussion and possible action on appointment of new police officers, set salary, and effective date of appointment
16. News and Information – (Non-Action Item)
Department Head Reports
a) Municipal Court
b) Chief of Police
c) City Foreman
d) Fire Marshal
e) COG Representative
f) City Clerk
17. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Noel Bernal 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 the 15th day of March, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Anna M. Garcia, Mayor
City of Falfurrias
Attest:
_____________________________
Noel Bernal, City Clerk
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M._______________, 2013
Signed: __________________
Title: ____________________
TO THE PUBLIC – GREETINGS
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 6th of March, 2013, in the Conference Room in the City Hall Building located at 205 E. Allen Street in the City of Falfurrias, in Brooks County.
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 Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code and an amendments thereto.
At such Regular Meeting, the following subjects will be considered by the City Council of the City of Falfurrias, Texas
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- 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
NEW BUSINESS
- Presentation by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, and Sampson on ACT tax software.
- Discussion and possible action on evaluation of RFQ for Financial Advisor Services
- Discussion and possible action on evaluation of RFQ for Bond Counsel Services
- Discussion and possible action on evaluation of RFQ for Engineering Services
- Discussion and on 1st Annual State of the City Address for City of Falfurrias.
- Discussion and possible action on posting Notice of Drawing for order of names on ballot. (Mar. 8-11 R recommended period to conduct drawing).
EXECUTIVE SESSION – The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following:
Section 551.074 – Legal Matters;
(1) To deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline; or
Discuss applicants for Police Department
Discuss resignation of Officer Ben Gomez as per recommendation of Chief Ramiro Gonzalez
12. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – Consider and act upon item listed under
Executive Session
(a) Discussion and possible action on appointment of new police officers, set salary and effective date of appointment.
(b) Discussion and possible action on acceptance of resignation of Officer Ben Gomez as per recommendation of Chief Ramiro Gonzalez.
Regular Meeting 3 06 2013
13. News and Information – (Non-Action Item)
Department Head Reports
a) Municipal Court
b) Chief of Police
c) City Foreman
d) Fire Marshal
e) COG Representative
f) City Administrator
14. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need assistance should contact Noel Bernal 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 the 1st day of March, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Anna M. Garcia, Mayor
City of Falfurrias
Attest:
_____________________________
Noel Bernal, City Clerk
This is to certify that this Agenda was posted on the glass front door of the City Hall office at _______P.M._______________, 2013
Signed: __________________
Title: ____________________
TO THE PUBLIC – GREETINGS
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 6th of February, 2013, in the Conference Room in the City Hall Building located at 205 E. Allen Street in the City of Falfurrias, in Brooks County.
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 Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code and an amendments thereto.
At such Regular Meeting, the following subjects will be considered by the City Council of the City of Falfurrias, Texas
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- 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
NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion and possible action on approval of monthly bills.
- Presentation by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, and Sampson on ACT tax software.
- Discussion and possible action to proclaim April as Fair Housing Month.
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution establishing Local Fair Housing Policies and Practices.
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution establishing Fair Housing Complaint Procedure
- Discussion and possible action on approval of US 281/I-69 Coalition Membership for City of Falfurrias.
- Discussion and possible action on appointment of Committee for 2nd Annual 4th of July Celebration.
- EXECUTIVE SESSION – The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following:
- Section 551.074 – Economic Development; Personnel Matter
- To deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline; or
- Discussion on the appointment of Melinda Garza as City Clerk
- Discussion of certain economic development matters; and
- Presentation on economic development by City Consultant
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION –
Discussion and possible action to approve a $2,000 offer by Marisela H. Lara to purchase tax sale property on Lot 69, original townsite of Falfurrias, as described in deed dated December 12, 1987 recorded in Volume 120, Page 727, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging from Frances Holden to Evelyn Holden by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a resolution.
Regular Meeting 2 20 2013
15. News and Information – (Non-Action Item)
Department Head Reports
a) Municipal Court
b) Chief of Police
c) City Foreman
d) Fire Marshal
e) COG Representative
f) City Administrator
16. 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 15th day of February, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Anna M. Garcia, 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._______________, 2013
Signed: __________________
Title: ____________________
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