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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 Special Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the 5th 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 Special 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
OLD BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION – The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following Texas Government Code Section 551.074 –Personnel Matter;
(1) To deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline; or dismissal of a public officer or employee;
(a) To deliberate the appointment of Melinda Garza as City Clerk for the City of Falfurrias.
To deliberate the appointment of Noel Bernal as City Administrator for the City of Falfurrias.
Discussion on adjustment to City Attorney salary
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – Consider and act upon items listed under Executive Session:
Discussion and possible action on appointment of Melinda Garza as City Clerk, set salary, and effective date of appointment.
Discussion and possible action on appointment of Noel Bernal as City Administrator, set salary and effective date of appointment.
Discussion and possible action on City Attorney salary.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approval of monthly bills.
Discussion and possible action on January financials for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.
Discussion and possible action on adjustment of salary for Municipal Judge.
Discussion and possible action on 4th of July activities and formation of Committees.
News and Information – (Non-Action Items)
Adjourn
Special Meeting 3 05 2013
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 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 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
- 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
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: ____________________
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 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 30th of January, 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
- 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)
OLD BUSINESS
Discuss and possibly approve Gift Deed with Mr. Al Barrera for City of Falfurrias Youth football field.
NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 400 for nomination and appointment of Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)
- Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 565 designating population for City of Falfurrias
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 401 calling for Special Election of Home-Rule Government for City of Falfurrias
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 402 for adoption and inclusion of Organizational Chart in City of Falfurrias Personnel Manual
- Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 566 for creation of City Administrator position
- Discussion and possible action on Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel, and City Engineering Services
- Discussion and possible action on Professional consulting services agreement for Economic Development, Municipal Planning Services and Operations
- Discussion and possible action on payment of monthly bills
- Discussion and possible action on amendments for 2013 fiscal year budget in General Fund
14. 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
15. Adjourn
Special Meeting 1 30 2013
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 25th day of January, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
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 Special Meeting, of the City Council, of the City of Falfurrias will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, the 14th of January, 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
- 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
OLD BUSINESS
- Discuss and possibly take action on request from Armando Escalante for a city street light at Whistler Addition.
- Discuss and possibly approve Gift Deed with Mr. Al Barrera for City of Falfurrias Youth football field.
NEW BUSINESS
- Discuss and possibly approve purchase of signage for City advertising on Bus. 281.
- Discuss and possibly take action on amendments to Ordinance #557 providing for the permitting and operation of certain game and amusement devices in the City of Falfurrias.
- Discussion on City Council plans and objectives for 2013.
- News and Information – (Non-Action Item)
10. 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.
Special Meeting 1 09 2013
The undersigned officers certify that the foregoing notice was posted this 11th day of January, 2013 on the Bulletin Board at the City Hall Building.
____________________________
Letty Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem
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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