Alpine public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss budgets for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years and updates to the municipal pool ordinance. The board will also consider recommending an ordinance to establish new rules, a permitting process, and penalties for city parks.
- Proposed ordinance for city park rules and permitting process
- Proposed penalties for park violations up to $500 per occurrence
- Proposed fines for public health and safety violations of $2,000, $4,000, and $10,000
- Discussion of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Parks budgets
- Discussion of Article III - Municipal Pool city ordinance
General
The Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee will hear a report on tax collections and consider a long‑term strategy for allocating annual funds. Members will also discuss potential updates to the Hotel Occupancy Tax ordinance, including new definitions, reporting requirements, deadlines, and penalties. No specific actions are listed for this meeting.
- Report on Hotel Occupancy Tax collections process (R. Stephens, City Council)
- Long‑term strategy for Hotel Occupancy Tax fund allocation (R. Stephens, City Council)
- Discussion of possible updates to the Hotel Occupancy Tax ordinance (definitions, reporting, deadlines, penalties) (M. Antrim, City Manager)
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per person
- Approval of minutes from the previous board meeting
City Council
The Alpine City Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance 2024-11-01, which authorizes the vacation, abandonment, and sale of portions of Saltillo Avenue, Monterey Avenue, Tuluco Avenue, Avenue C, and Morilos Avenue. The council will also adopt the Official Zoning Map of Alpine and review a recommendation for Replat 2024-12-01 affecting 513 N. 16th Street. Additional discussion items include updates to the Short Term Rental Ordinance, the Holland Renovation Project, and the City’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-11-01 to vacate, abandon, and sell specified street parcels
- Resolution 2024-12-01 adopting the Official Zoning Map of Alpine
- Recommendation on Replat 2024-12-01 for 513 N. 16th Street, retaining R-2 Two Family zoning
- Discussion of Short Term Rental Ordinance updates (parking, permit fees, definitions)
- Discussion of Holland Renovation Project status and possible tax concessions
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Alpine City Council will consider several ordinances, including a proposal to vacate, abandon, and sell unimproved sections of Saltillo Avenue, Monterey Avenue, Tuluco Avenue, and Avenue C in the Colima Addition. Public hearings will be held on the charter amendment results and the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment. Additional actions include a water‑planning administrative agreement, a software contract for short‑term rental management, and hiring the new Director of Finance.
- Ordinance 2024-11-01: authorize vacation, abandonment, and sale of portions of Saltillo Ave, Monterey Ave, Tuluco Ave, and Avenue C (Colima Addition)
- Ordinance 2024-11-02: declare results of the Nov 5, 2024 special election to amend the city charter
- Ordinance 2024-11-03: amend the City of Alpine FY 2024‑2025 budget
- Administrative Cost Agreement with Rio Grande Council of Governments for the Far West Texas Water Planning Group
- Contract with Deckard Technologies for Rentalscape software to manage short‑term rentals
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to City Council regarding a replat application for 513 N. 16th Street. The commission will also discuss updates to the city's zoning requirements and land use regulations.
- Public hearing and recommendation for Replat 2024-12-01 at 513 N. 16th Street
- Discussion of updates to Appendix C - Zoning to the Alpine Code of Ordinances
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from its January and September meetings. It will discuss updates on Pueblo Nuevo Park and other board tasks. The board will vote on a recommendation to amend Chapter 74 of the Alpine Code of Ordinances, creating a permitting process and allowing penalties of up to $500 per violation. It will also appoint a Vice‑Chair and consider other leadership positions.
- Approve January 10, 2024 and September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss updates on Pueblo Nuevo Park
- Recommend ordinance amendment to Chapter 74, adding a permitting process and $500 penalties per violation
- Appoint a Vice‑Chair for the Parks and Recreation Board
- Consider appointing additional board leadership roles
Music Advisory Board
The Alpine Music Advisory Board will hold a public hearing and discussion on the city’s noise ordinance. Members will consider updates and changes based on recent complaints and will discuss recommending amendments to the City Council. No decisions on ordinance changes are scheduled, only discussion and a possible recommendation.
- Discuss noise ordinance considerations, including possible updates and changes
- Consider approving an updated recommendation to the Alpine City Council on proposed noise ordinance amendments
City Council
The Alpine City Council meeting will consider approvals for a replat at 402 E. Gallego Avenue, a special use permit for Viva Cow Dog & Cafe at 215 E. Holland Avenue, and a setback variance at 513 N. 16th Street. Council members will also vote on creating a bike lane on Avenue B and transferring $10,000 from the Texas Class Reserve Fire account to the Alpine Emergency Services Board. These items are listed as action items for the November 5, 2024 meeting.
- Approve Replat 2024-11-01 for 402 E. Gallego Avenue (Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend)
- Approve Special Use Permit 2024-11-01 for Viva Cow Dog & Cafe at 215 E. Holland Avenue (Benjamin Garcia)
- Approve Variance 2024-11-01 for 513 N. 16th Street (Ni Feng Li and Xiudan Lin)
- Approve bike lane on Avenue B from N Harrison St to N Hancock Dr
- Approve transfer of $10,000 to Alpine Emergency Services Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use applications. The body will also consider recommending an updated zoning map from the Rio Grande Council of Governments to the City Council.
- Variance 2024-11-01: Request for 0 feet of setback at 513 N. 16th Street (standard is 12.5 feet)
- Special Use Permit 2024-11-01: Beer and wine sales for Viva Cow Dog & Cafe at 215 E. Holland Avenue
- Replat 2024-11-01: Ownership update for an unimproved alleyway at 402 E. Gallego Avenue
- Recommendation to City Council regarding an updated zoning map from the Rio Grande Council of Governments
City Council
The Alpine City Council will hold a town hall to answer questions and gather input about the November 5, 2024 special city charter election, which includes nine propositions that could amend the city charter. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, public comments, public presentations, council member comments, and a possible executive session. No formal action will be taken on any item during this meeting.
- Town Hall Discussion on the Nov 5, 2024 Special City Charter Election (9 propositions)
- Public Comments – limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per person
- Public Presentations & Recognitions
- City Council Member Comments
- Executive Session – may be called to discuss listed items
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the sale of a city-owned strip of land on W. Brown Ave and two short-term rental permits. The body will also discuss water infrastructure, noise ordinance outcomes, and potential rezoning for a property on S. Walker Street.
- Sale of .025 acres of city-owned property on W. Brown Ave to Li Feng Ni
- Short-term rental permits for 904 W. Ft Davis Avenue and 900 E. Avenue J
- Funding contracts for Alpine Public Library, Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend, and Children's Advocacy Center
- Proposed rezoning of 601 South Walker Street from R-4 Mobile Home to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
- Closure of North Highway 118 (between Holland and Avenue E) for Artwalk on Nov 22-24, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider final readings of ordinances regarding animal control and solid waste management. The body will also review several special use permits and a property replat.
- Ordinance 2024-09-02: Amends animal codes including hunting prohibitions and a $500 penalty for violations
- Ordinance 2024-09-03: Updates solid waste rules and scrap tire guidelines with penalties up to $4,000
- Special Use Permit 2024-10-01: Proposed beer garden at 107 E. Murphy
- Special Use Permits 2024-10-02 and 2024-10-03: Short term rentals at 609 S. 12th Street and 801 W. Ave F
- Ordinance 2024-10-01: Proposed sale of a 205 square foot-wide strip of W. Brown Ave Right-of-Way
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a replat request for 806 S Cactus Street and a special use permit for a beer garden at 107 E Murphy. After hearing comments, the commission will consider action items to approve the replat and the special use permit. The meeting also includes discussion of the new proposed city zoning map and approval of the previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Replat 2024-10-01 to amend lot lines at 806 S Cactus St. for R‑4 zoning compliance
- Public hearing on Special Use Permit 2024-10-01 for a malt‑beverage beer garden at 107 E Murphy
- Action item: Approve Replat 2024-10-01 for the 806 S Cactus St. property
- Action item: Approve Special Use Permit 2024-10-01 for the beer garden at 107 E Murphy
- Discussion of the new proposed city zoning map (pros and cons)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and amendments to the 2023-2024 budget. The body will also consider updates to city ordinances regarding animals and solid waste.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.439205 per $100 of assessed valuation for FY 2024-2025
- Ordinance 2024-09-02: Animal code updates with penalties up to $500
- Ordinance 2024-09-03: Solid waste updates with penalties up to $4,000
- Resolution 2024-09-16: Police Department participation in Operation Lone Star FY 2025
- Election services contract with Brewster County for November 5, 2024 Special Charter Election
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss an update on the Pueblo Nuevo Park Project. The board will vote on a recommendation to the City Council to amend Chapter 74 of the Alpine Code of Ordinances, establishing rules for all city parks, a permitting process, and penalties of up to $500 per violation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior board meetings and a public comment period.
- Update on Pueblo Nuevo Park Project (information/discussion)
- Recommendation to amend Chapter 74 park ordinance, including up to $500 penalty (action item)
- Approval of August 14, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Approval of June 12, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Public comments and public hearing opportunities on agenda items
General
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the annual budget and appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The council is also considering a proposed tax rate for the same period.
- Ordinance 2024-09-04: Adopting the annual budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Ordinance 2024-09-05: Proposed tax rate of $0.439205 per $100 of assessed valuation
City Council
The Alpine City Council will hold public hearings on a replat and a liquor license, and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, airport lease rates, and wastewater plant repairs. The meeting also includes a public presentation on revenue and an executive session on personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Replat 2024-09-01 (Sara Bow)
- Public hearing on Special Use Permit 2024-08-01 (Michelle Minto/Bock Burger)
- Approve 2024-2025 City budget and appropriations
- Approve bid for wastewater plant repairs ($1,760,481)
- Approve airport hangar lease rate increase ($0.01/sq ft)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation for Replat 2024-09-01. The application seeks to remove internal lot lines and update ownership of a purchased city alley. The property is located at the corner of North 4th Street and East Avenue E.
- Public hearing and recommendation for Replat 2024-09-01 (Property ID 11805)
- Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Alpine City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances that amend zoning rules and formalize ward designations for annexed properties. After the hearings, the council will vote on the final readings of those ordinances and on several resolutions covering utility fees, hotel occupancy tax grants, employee health insurance renewal, and a $47,840 payment for a TxDOT mobility grant. Additional discussion items include forming a Chamber of Commerce, property tax rates, the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and city property procedures.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-08-01 to amend Appendix C – Zoning and increase the application fee from $250 to $350
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-08-02 to memorialize city ward designations for annexed properties
- Resolution 2024-08-23 setting utility service rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
- Resolution 2024-08-24 approving Hotel Occupancy Tax grant awards for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
- Payment of $47,840 from the Texas Class Capital Improvements Reserve for the TxDOT Mobility Plan Grant
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss an update on the Pueblo Nuevo Park project, address watering needs for trees at Medina Park, and review the adequacy of signage in city parks. The board will also make a recommendation to the City Council regarding Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees.
- Update on the Pueblo Nuevo Park project
- Discussion of watering at Medina Park and tree care
- Discussion of park signage adequacy and proposed changes
- Recommendation to City Council on Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees
City Council
The Alpine City Council meeting will consider a public hearing on the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including updates to building service fees and a land sale. Council members will also discuss the property tax rate, comprehensive plan next steps, water billing changes, short‑term rental management, home‑business regulations, and the draft FY 2024‑2025 budget. An executive session will address potential property acquisitions or sales for long‑term city goals.
- Public hearing on the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2024‑08‑06)
- Resolution 2024‑08‑04 amending Appendix B: Building Service Fees for FY 2024‑2025
- Ordinance 2024‑07‑01 authorizing sale of unimproved portion of South 5th Street to Horticultural Consulting, LLC
- Resolution 2024‑08‑05 allocating $39,250 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund for historic preservation study
- Resolution 2024‑08‑06 approving the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee
The committee will review 2024-2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant applications and determine award amounts. The body will then vote on which grant awards to recommend to the Alpine City Council.
- Review and approval of 2024-25 HOT grant awards for recommendation to City Council
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 4, February 15, May 16, and June 27, 2024
General
The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss the Pueblo Nuevo Park project and park rules. The board also intends to appoint a Vice-Chair and reconfigure officer positions.
- Update on the Pueblo Nuevo Park project
- Discussion of Parks Board task list for Park Rules
- Appointment of a Vice-Chair and reconfiguration of officer positions