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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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Agenda Special Meeting 2/05/13

 

 
TO THE PUBLIC – GREETINGS
 
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the 5th 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 Special Meeting, the following subjects will be considered by the City Council of the City of Falfurrias, Texas
 
  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
             
OLD BUSINESS
  • Discussion and possible action on approval of Gift Deed with Mr. Al Barrera for City of Falfurrias Youth football field.
  • Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 557 providing for the permitting and operation of certain game and amusement devices in the City of Falfurrias.
  • Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 566 for creation of City Administrator position.
  • Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 401 for adoption and inclusion of Organizational Chart in City of Falfurrias Personnel Manual.
  • Discussion and possible action to review and possibly amend Ordinance No. 455, Junked Vehicles.
  • Discussion and possible action to review and possible amend Ordinance No. 473, Lots, Weeds, Rubbish.
 
NEW BUSINESS
  • Discuss and possibly take action on Order calling for a City General Election to be held on May 11, 2013.
  • Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 402 calling Special Election for May 11, 2013 to consider adoption of city charter.
  • Issue Notice of Election for the City Election to be held on May 11, 2013. 
  • Discussion and possible action on Special Counsel and Consulting Services for drafting of City Charter.
  • Discussion and possible action to approve a $3,000 offer by Esequiel Gonzalez and Maria A. Bazan to purchase tax sale property on Lot 5, ‘A’ Rachal’s Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, as described in Volume 1, Page 39, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas  belonging to Macedonia Treviño by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a resolution
 
Special Meeting 2 05 2013
 
  • Discussion and possible action to approve a $3,500 offer by Ernestina Sosa to purchase tax sale property on Lot 88, original townsite of Falfurrias, as described in deed dated March 15, 1984 recorded in Volume 112, Page 69, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas belonging to Alonzo Cavazos by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson delinquent attorneys and approve a resolution.
  • Discussion and possible action on December financials for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.
  • Discussion and possible action on approval of monthly bills.
  • News and Information – (Non-Action Items)
 
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 1st day of February, 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: ____________________
 
 

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