Borger public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone two blocks of the Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial. The council will also consider approving a $454,585 bid for construction of a portion of Prospect Drive and a $82,690 equipment purchase. Consent agenda items include minutes, expenditures, and financials.

• Rezoning Block 1 and Block 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit No. 1 Addition from Commercial to Light Industrial (Ordinance O-018-21)
• Resolution R-037-21 authorizing BEDC to award $454,585 construction bid for Prospect Drive to D.E. Rice Construction Company
• Purchase of Etnyre Maintenance Distributor for $82,690 from YellowHouse Machinery Company
• Proclamation recognizing Michelle Griffin
• City Manager's Monthly Report

The Borger City Council approved Resolution R-037-21 authorizing the Borger Economic Development Corporation to award a $454,585 bid to D.E. Rice Construction for infrastructure improvements to Prospect Drive in the BEDC Industrial Park, and to engage Carder Engineering for construction management at $40,000. The council also approved the purchase of an Etnyre Maintenance Distributor for $82,690 from YellowHouse Machinery Company. A rezoning ordinance for the Borger EDC Industrial Park was not acted on, pending approval from Borger, Inc. The meeting included a proclamation declaring December 21, 2021 as Michelle Griffin Day.

• Approved Resolution R-037-21 authorizing $454,585 bid to D.E. Rice Construction for Prospect Drive improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized $40,000 construction management agreement with Carder Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $82,690 purchase of Etnyre Maintenance Distributor from YellowHouse Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of December 2021 (unanimous)
• No action taken on Ordinance O-18-21 rezoning Block 1 and Block 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit 1

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider a license agreement with the National Nuclear Security Administration for lightning strike equipment at the Borger Landfill, approve a final reading of a budget amendment for COVID-19 premium pay, and vote on an interlocal agreement for GPS tracking licenses. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, expenditures, and lien releases.

• License agreement with NNSA for lightning strike equipment at Borger Landfill
• Final reading of Ordinance O-017-21 amending FY 2022 Operating Budget for COVID-19 premium pay
• Interlocal agreement with Hutchinson and Potter Counties for GPS tracking licenses
• Resolution R-036-21 casting votes for Hutchinson County Appraisal District Board
• Release of tipping fee and weed liens on properties at 701 Madison St, 1105 Pine St, 702 E 6th St, 403 N Florida St

The Borger City Council approved Ordinance O-017-21 amending the FY 2022 operating budget to fund a Premium Pay Bonus for essential workers using Coronavirus Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds. The council also approved the sale of ten delinquent tax properties to Kazimir Investments, LLC, and authorized the release of four liens on demolished or weed-ridden properties. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved Ordinance O-017-21 amending FY 2022 budget for Premium Pay Bonus (4-0)
• Approved sale of 10 delinquent tax properties to Kazimir Investments, LLC (4-0)
• Authorized release of liens at 701 Madison, 1105 Pine, 702 E. 6th, and 403 N. Florida (4-0)
• Approved license agreement with NNSA for lightning detection equipment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-036-21 casting 391 votes for Hutchinson County Appraisal District board (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hutchinson and Potter Counties for GPS tracking licenses (4-0)
• Approved November 2021 expenditures (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects, updates to the city's Strategic Pillars, and any items on the regular meeting agenda. A construction site visit at the Dome is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. before the session.

• Discuss Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Projects
• Discuss updates to the City's Strategic Pillars
• Discuss any item on the Regular Meeting Agenda
• Construction site visit at the Dome at 3:00 p.m.

The Borger City Council met in a work session on December 7, 2021, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects and updates to the City's Strategic Pillars, then adjourned.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to address property maintenance code violations. The agenda includes a consent item for approving previous meeting minutes, new building standards cases, and several continued cases where the commission may order repairs, demolition, or assess penalties.

• Approve minutes of November 4, 2021 regular meeting
• Hear new cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations
• Continued cases at 602 W 3rd St, 1425 Marigold, 301-309 E 8th, 422 California, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, 1014 Bowman
• Possible orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties

City Council

The Borger City Council will meet to consider routine consent items, including minutes and expenditures, and take action on several agenda items. These include approving tourism services agreements with two local organizations, amending the FY 2022 operating budget, and authorizing an option agreement with Green Peak H2 Operating 1, LLC. The council will also discuss the appointment, dismissal, or duties of the Chief of Police in executive session, with possible action afterward.

• Approve Tourism Services Agreement with Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum
• Approve Tourism Services Agreement with Tri-City Community Concert Association
• Ordinance O-017-21 amending FY 2022 Operating Budget
• Amended Resolution R-035-21 authorizing Option Agreement with Green Peak H2 Operating 1, LLC
• Release of liens on 804 Canady, 802 Canady, and 829 Derr

The Borger City Council unanimously approved several routine items, including minutes, expenditures, and tourism agreements with the Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum and the Tri-City Community Concert Association. It introduced Ordinance O-017-21 on first reading to amend the FY 2022 budget for a premium pay bonus using COVID-19 relief funds, and approved Resolution R-035-21, as amended, authorizing the Borger Economic Development Corporation to enter into an option agreement for the sale of Block 2, Lot 8 of the Industrial Park for $2,765,000.00. After executive session, the Council confirmed the City Manager's appointment of Donald Davis as Chief of Police effective January 1, 2022.

• Approved minutes of Nov 1, 2, and 9 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for first half of November 2021 (unanimous)
• Received FY 2020-2021 tourism report and approved FY 2022 agreement with Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum (unanimous)
• Received FY 2020-2021 tourism report and approved FY 2022 agreement with Tri-City Community Concert Association (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-017-21 on first reading to amend FY 2022 budget for premium pay bonus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-035-21, as amended, for BEDC option agreement with Green Peak H2 Operating 1, LLC for $2,765,000 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Donald Davis as Chief of Police effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering a bid award for 1,100 banquet chairs and hand trucks for the Dome Civic and Convention Center Project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Shev Chair Manufacturing for $173,255.00.

• Bid award for 1,100 aluminum banquet chairs and 15 deluxe hand trucks
• Proposed contract with Shev Chair Manufacturing for $173,255.00
• Funding sourced from the Hotel Occupance Fund

The City Council awarded the Dome banquet chair package bid to Shev Manufacturing Company for $173,255.00, after receiving two bids and discussion. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting aye. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Awarded Dome Banquet Chair Package to Shev Manufacturing Company for $173,255.00 (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a public meeting to consider alleged Property Maintenance Code violations at six properties, including new cases and continued cases. The commission may order repairs, demolition, or other actions and assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• New case: 413 Deahl (garage only), Lot 9-10, Block 46, Original Townsite Addition
• New case: 714 Moody, Lot 15, Block 4, Thompson Addition
• Continued case: 602 W 3rd Street, Lot 11, Block 20, Thompson Addition
• Continued case: 1425 Marigold, Lot 7 & W/3' of 8, Block 9, Yucca Park Addition
• Continued cases: 301-309 E 8th and 118 E 1st

City Council

The City Council will review an option agreement for the sale of a unit in the Borger E.D.C. Industrial Park to Green Peak Resources, LLC. The agenda also includes adopting a state opioid abatement fund settlement and accepting a public right-of-way dedication.

• Option Agreement for the sale of Borger E.D.C. Industrial Park Unit No. 1, Block 2, Lot 8
• Resolution R-034-21 adopting the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet
• Acceptance of public right-of-way dedication in West 1/2 of Section No. 23, Block Y, Arnold & Barrett Survey
• Review of October 2021 expenditures and fiscal year-to-date financials
• Approval of bids from the Texas Communities Group online bidding process

The Borger City Council approved Resolution R-035-21 authorizing the Borger Economic Development Corporation to enter into an Option Agreement with Green Peak H2 Operating 1, LLC for the sale of Lot 8, Block 2, Borger E.D.C. Industrial Park Unit No. 1, in the amount of $2,764,000.00. The council also approved Resolution R-034-21 adopting the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet, accepted bids for two properties sold through Texas Communities Group, and approved a dedication of public right-of-way for a section in Hutchinson County. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved Resolution R-035-21 authorizing option agreement for sale of industrial park lot for $2,764,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-034-21 adopting Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bids for two properties at 128 Arline St. and 116 Turner St. for $250 each (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of public right-of-way for West 1/2 of Section No. 23, Block Y, Arnold & Barrett Survey (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for last half of October 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss premium pay for city employees using CLFRF funding, downtown revitalization efforts, and a possible operational reorganization. They will also discuss items on the November 2nd regular meeting agenda before adjourning.

• Discuss premium pay for city employees using CLFRF funding
• Discuss Downtown Revitalization Efforts
• Discuss possible operational reorganization
• Discuss any item on the November 2nd Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Council held a work session on November 2, 2021, to discuss several topics, including premium pay for city employees using CLFRF funding, downtown revitalization efforts, and possible operational reorganization. No formal decisions were made during the work session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussed premium pay for city employees using CLFRF funding
• Discussed Downtown Revitalization Efforts
• Discussed possible operational reorganization
• Discussed items on the November 2 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from Kendig Keast Collaborative and discuss Module 2 of the Unified Land Development Ordinance. This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The module covers building and site design, subdivision standards, environmental management, and word usage.

• Discussion of Module 2 of the Unified Land Development Ordinance
• Building design standards for single-family, duplex, multiplex, and apartment developments
• Parking, loading, stacking, and access requirements
• Trees, landscaping, and buffering standards
• Sign and outdoor lighting regulations

The City Council held a work session and received a presentation from Kendig Collaborative on Module 2 of the Unified Land Development Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the item was discussed only.

• Received presentation on Unified Land Development Ordinance Module 2 (discussion only)

City Council

The Borger City Council approved several purchases and agreements, including a $578,793 purchase of 16 vehicles from Caldwell Country and a $175,380 Pro-Patch Asphalt Patcher from Southwest International Trucks, both using Buy Board contracts. The council also approved a location incentive agreement with Jackson Hot Oil Services, LLC, including up to $170,000 in payroll reimbursement and $450,000 for infrastructure improvements, and the sale of industrial park land for $33,500. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved $578,793 purchase of 16 vehicles from Caldwell Country (unanimous)
• Approved $175,380 purchase of Pro-Patch Asphalt Patcher from Southwest International Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-016-21 amending peddler/solicitor rules and adding mobile food unit regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-032-21 location incentive agreement with Jackson Hot Oil Services, LLC, including $170,000 payroll reimbursement and $450,000 infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $176,904.85 in furniture purchases for Dome Civic and Convention Center from Officewise Commercial Interiors (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 1-acre HTeaO Borger Addition tract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-033-21 appointing Tate Gowdy to Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 expenditures and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes, hear new and continued cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations, and may issue orders to repair, demolish, or secure premises, or assess civil penalties. The agenda includes four new cases and six continued cases, plus public comment and consent agenda items.

• New cases: 602 W 3rd St, 304 Caliche, 1106 S McGee, 422 California
• Continued cases: 603 E 11th St, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, 1425 Marigold, North Park Apartments, 301-309 E 8th, 118 E 1st
• Public hearing on alleged property maintenance violations
• Consideration of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with citizen comments, a consent agenda for approving prior meeting minutes, and one main item: a preliminary and final plat request for the HTeaO Borger Addition, a 1-acre tract. The commission will also consider adjournment.

• Preliminary and Final Plat for HTeaO Borger Addition, 1-acre tract in Section 23, Block Y, Arnold and Barrett Survey, Abstract No. 4, Hutchinson County
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from September 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several ordinances, bid awards, and professional services agreements, including a resolution to deny SPS's February 2021 rate increase application and a $925,825 agreement for the 10th Street Reconstruction Project. The agenda also includes final readings of ordinances on fire response times, prohibiting drilling in public parks, and regulating peddlers and mobile food units. Consent items cover routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, and equipment purchases.

• Resolution R-031-21 denying SPS's February 8, 2021 rate increase application
• Ordinance O-015-21 prohibiting drilling in public parks (final reading)
• Award $200,129.60 for a 20-yard side load solid waste truck to Freightliner of Austin
• Award $353,144 for audio/visual equipment at Dome Civic and Convention Center to Taurus Technologies
• Approve $925,825 professional services agreement with Parkhill for 10th Street Reconstruction Project

The Borger City Council approved three ordinances and one resolution on final reading. Ordinance O-014-21 sets a 20-minute response time for fire personnel. Ordinance O-015-21 prohibits oil, gas, disposal, or injection well drilling in public parks. Resolution R-031-21 denies Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Council Member Marvin "Bubba" Dickson was absent.

• Approved Ordinance O-014-21 setting a 20-minute response time for fire personnel (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-015-21 prohibiting drilling in public parks (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-031-21 denying SPS's proposed rate increase (4-0)
• Awarded $200,129.60 bid to Freightliner of Austin for a solid waste collection truck (4-0)
• Awarded $117,540 bid to Yellowhouse Machinery for a John Deere 410L Backhoe (4-0)
• Awarded $353,144 bid to Taurus Technologies for Dome Civic and Convention Center audio/visual equipment (4-0)
• Approved $152,200 professional services agreement with Parkhill for the W. Wilson Street Utility Extension Project (4-0)
• Approved $925,825 professional services agreement with Parkhill for the 10th Street Reconstruction Project (4-0)

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to consider two main items: receiving the FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (audited by Anderson Hill, LLP) and confirming the City Manager's appointment of Mike Galloway as Fire Chief, following an executive session on personnel matters. The agenda also includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Receive FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (audit cost budgeted at $50,000)
• Confirm appointment of Mike Galloway as Fire Chief
• Executive session to discuss Fire Chief position (personnel matters)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per citizen

The Borger City Council received and approved the Annual Financial Statement, Independent Auditor's Report, and Report on Internal Controls for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, following a presentation by Independent Auditor Larry Anderson. The council also confirmed the City Manager's appointment of Mike Galloway as Fire Chief, effective October 1, 2021, after an executive session on personnel matters. Both actions passed unanimously with all members present voting aye.

• Approved Annual Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report for FY2020 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mike Galloway as Fire Chief effective October 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request from the Borger Economic Development Corporation regarding a preliminary and final plat. The request involves a 129.72 acre tract of land known as Borger E. D. C. Industrial Park Unit No. 1.

• Preliminary and Final Plat for Borger E. D. C. Industrial Park Unit No. 1
• Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2021, regular meeting

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2022 budget, including a proposed tax rate decrease, and consider related ordinances and resolutions. They will also introduce ordinances on fire response times, oil/gas well drilling in parks, and mobile food units, and approve interlocal agreements for dispatching services.

• Public hearing and final adoption of FY 2022 Operating Budget (Ordinance O-011-21)
• Final adoption of tax rate for FY 2022 (Ordinance O-012-21) - proposed rate 0.807105 per $100 valuation
• Amend fee schedule for FY 2022 (Ordinance O-013-21)
• Introduce ordinance to prohibit drilling in public parks (Ordinance O-015-21)
• Approve updated interlocal agreements for dispatching with Fritch and Stinnett

The Borger City Council approved the FY 2022 operating budget of $48,236,317 and adopted a combined tax rate of 0.807105 cents per $100 valuation. The council also approved the Borger Economic Development Corporation's budget, a five-year Community Investment Program, and several ordinance amendments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2022 operating budget of $48,236,317 (unanimous)
• Adopted combined tax rate of 0.807105 cents per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Borger Economic Development Corporation FY 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved five-year Community Investment Program for FY 2022-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved fee schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to set 20-minute fire response time (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to prohibit drilling in public parks (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements for dispatch services with Fritch and Stinnett (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss possible downtown redevelopment projects, the 10th Street Reconstruction Project, and any items on the regular meeting agenda. A construction site visit at The Dome is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. before the session.

• Construction site visit at The Dome at 3:00 p.m.
• Discussion of possible downtown redevelopment projects
• Discussion of the 10th Street Reconstruction Project
• Discussion of items on the September 7, 2021 regular meeting agenda

The City Council held a work session on September 7, 2021, to discuss possible downtown redevelopment projects, the 10% Street Reconstruction Project, and items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were made during this session; it was purely a discussion and informational meeting.

• Discussed possible downtown redevelopment projects
• Discussed the 10% Street Reconstruction Project
• Discussed items on the September 7 regular meeting agenda

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission is meeting to consider minutes from August 5, 2021, and to hear 10 continued cases involving properties that may face orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, or modified civil penalties. The agenda also includes public comment time and a motion to adjourn.

• Consider minutes of August 5, 2021 regular meeting
• Hear continued cases at 10 properties, including 1009 Thrams, 1014 Bowman, 312 S McGee, 500 Weatherly, 301-309 E 8th, 827 N McGee, 118 E 1st, 120 E 1st, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, and 603 E 11th
• Possible orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure premises, or modify civil penalties

City Council

The Borger City Council introduced the FY 2021-2022 operating budget and a proposed tax rate decrease, scheduling a public hearing and final vote for September 7, 2021. They also approved a Chapter 380 economic incentive agreement with BeYouTeaFul Borger, LLC (HTeaO) for partial reimbursement of road construction costs. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for first half of August 2021 (unanimous)
• Received proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and scheduled public hearing for Sept 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-011-21 adopting FY 2021-2022 operating budget on first reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-012-21 setting tax rate at 0.807105 per $100 valuation on first reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-013-21 amending fee schedule on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-027-21 authorizing Chapter 380 incentive agreement with BeYouTeaFul Borger, LLC (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on several new and continued cases regarding alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The Commission may issue orders to repair, demolish, or secure premises, or assess civil penalties.

• New case: 1009 Thrams, Gateway Addition
• New case: 1014 Bowman, Gateway Addition
• New case: 821 Deahl (trailer), Original Townsite Addition
• Continued case: 500 Borger Shopping Plaza
• Continued case: North Park Apartments, Gateway Heights

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including approving minutes and expenditures, and to take action on several resolutions, including nominating Phillips 66 as a Texas Enterprise Project and reappointing a board member. The council will also discuss and potentially set the proposed property tax rate for FY 2022, with a combined rate of 0.807105 per $100 valuation, and schedule public hearings for August and September.

• Resolution R-025-21 nominating Phillips 66 Company as a Texas Enterprise Project
• Resolution R-026-21 reappointing Glendon Jett to the Canadian River Water Authority Board
• Proposed combined tax rate of 0.807105 per $100 valuation for FY 2022
• Submission of 'No-New Revenue' and 'Voter-Approval' tax rates
• Consent agenda: approve July 20 minutes, expenditures, and online bid awards

The Borger City Council approved Resolution R-025-21 nominating Phillips 66 Company's $421,553,000 five-year investment as a qualified Enterprise Project for Job Retention under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The council also accepted a bid for one tax-delinquent property, re-appointed Glendon Jett to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority board, and set a proposed tax rate of 0.807105 per $100 valuation for public hearing and adoption in August and September. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved Resolution R-025-21 nominating Phillips 66's $421,553,000 investment as Enterprise Project (4-0)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bid for 813 Bartush St. ($308, LAND4LESS LLC) and authorized tax deed execution (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-026-21 re-appointing Glendon Jett to CRMWA Board for 2-year term (4-0)
• Received No-New Revenue (0.807105) and Voter-Approval (0.917647) tax rates for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled proposed tax rate of 0.807105 per $100 valuation for Aug 17 intro and Sept 7 final action (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved payment of expenditures for last half of July 2021 (4-0)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The Borger City Council will discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance regulating peddlers and mobile food trucks, potential changes to fire personnel response time requirements, housing development options, animal regulation changes, a proposal from American Tower regarding a site lease, and the proposed FY 2022 budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes discussion of items on the regular meeting agenda.

• Proposed ordinance O-0XX-21 to amend Chapter 4, Article 4.06 (Peddlers and Solicitors) and add Article 4.07 (Mobile Food Units)
• Discussion of potential changes to fire personnel response time requirements
• Discussion of potential housing development options
• Discussion of possible changes to animal regulations
• Discussion of proposals from American Tower and amendments to a site lease agreement

The work session covered several topics but no formal votes were taken. Discussions included a proposed peddlers and mobile food truck ordinance, potential changes to fire personnel response times, housing development options, animal regulation changes, American Tower proposals and lease amendments, and the FY 2022 budget and tax rate. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussed only

City Council

The City Council will review a final reading to rezone part of the Tractor Supply Addition from agricultural to commercial. The council will also consider a property lease agreement with High Plains Helping Hands.

• Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Tractor Supply Addition from Estate Agricultural (EA) to Commercial (C)
• Property lease agreement with High Plains Helping Hands
• Review of July 2021 expenditures and fiscal year-to-date financial report
• Quarterly Investment Summary for the quarter ending June 30, 2021

The City Council approved on final reading Ordinance O-010-21, rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Tractor Supply Addition from Estate Agricultural to Commercial. It also approved a parking lot lease agreement with High Plains Helping Hands. The council approved the July 6 meeting minutes and first-half July 2021 expenditures, and received financial reports.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance O-010-21 rezoning Tractor Supply Addition lot to Commercial
• Approved Parking Lot Lease Agreement between High Plains Helping Hands and the City
• Approved minutes of the July 6, 2021 work session and regular meeting
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of July 2021
• Received fiscal year-to-date financial statement
• Received quarterly investment summary

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items and several notable actions, including authorizing venue project revenue bonds, awarding a bid for a John Deere backhoe, and rezoning land for a Tractor Supply store. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a specific use permit for a manufactured home and appointments to city boards.

• Ordinance O-009-21 authorizing Venue Project Revenue Bonds (Combined Venue Tax), Series 2021
• Award bid to Yellowhouse Machinery Company for John Deere 410L Backhoe at $117,540 via Sourcewell contract
• Resolution R-024-21 approving Work Out and Termination Agreement with Borger, Inc., BEDC, and RNN Hotels, LLC
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-010-21 to rezone Tractor Supply Addition from Estate Agricultural to Commercial
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to place a manufactured home at 801 S. McGee

The Borger City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including the adoption of Ordinance O-009-21 authorizing $2,040,000 in venue project revenue bonds to fund the Dome project. The council also accepted bids for three property sales, awarded a backhoe contract, and approved a termination agreement with RNN Hotels. Several items related to the future Tractor Supply store were approved, including a final plat and a first-reading zoning change.

• Adopted Ordinance O-009-21 authorizing $2,040,000 in venue project revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Accepted winning bids for three properties: 709 Hobby St. ($400), 134 Arline St. ($1,500), 708 Spruce St. ($2,000) (unanimous)
• Awarded $117,540 bid for John Deere 410L Backhoe to Yellowhouse Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-024-21 terminating RNN Hotels incentives agreement in exchange for 6 acres in Yucca Park Estates (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michelle Griffin and Jesse Shuffield to BEDC Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Gerald Cantrell to Building Standards Commission (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Tractor Supply Addition at 1650 W. Wilson (unanimous)
• Introduced on first reading Ordinance O-010-21 rezoning Tractor Supply property from Estate Agriculture to Commercial (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget, including revenue and expenditure projections, capital equipment purchases, and capital projects. No official action was taken, as this was a work session only. The council also reviewed items on the regular meeting agenda for the same day.

• Proposed General Fund revenue of $15,805,227, a 2.18% decrease from FY 2021
• Proposed Water/Sewer Fund revenue of $11,777,162, a 3.97% increase
• 3% cost-of-living adjustment and step raises for employees
• Fire Aerial Apparatus estimated at $1,300,000, to be funded by FY 2022 debt issuance
• 10th Street Reconstruction project with design fees of $925,825 and construction of $3,622,321

The council held a work session, touring the dome work site and receiving project updates. They discussed the proposed FY 2022 budget and items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Toured dome work site and received project updates
• Discussed proposed FY 2022 budget
• Discussed items on July 6, 2021 regular meeting agenda
• Adjourned work session

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will receive a presentation from Kendig Keast Collaborative and discuss Module One of the Unified Land Development Ordinance, which is a proposed set of zoning and development rules. The only other item is adjournment.

• Presentation and discussion of Module One of the Unified Land Development Ordinance
• Work session only — no action will be taken

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority to issue refunding bonds for its Series 2012 bonds, up to $21 million, if a net savings of at least 5% is achieved. The Council also approved an interlocal agreement with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for 9-1-1 services and equipment, and granted a utility easement to Southwestern Public Service Company for new service poles. The meeting minutes and expenditures for the first half of June 2021 were also approved.

• Approved Resolution R-022-21 authorizing the refunding of Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Subordinate Lien Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, up to $21,000,000 if a 5% net savings is realized.
• Approved Resolution R-023-21 approving the interlocal agreement with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for 9-1-1 services and equipment.
• Approved a utility easement to Southwestern Public Service Company for a 430 square foot tract of land in Section 22, Block Y, A B & M Survey, and authorized the Mayor to execute the easement document.
• Approved the minutes of the work session and regular meeting of June 1, 2021.
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of June 2021.
• Received the fiscal year-to-date financial statement.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from May 6, 2021, and hear public comments. The main business is a public hearing on new and continued cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations, where the commission may order repairs, demolition, or civil penalties. The agenda lists six continued cases with specific addresses.

• Public hearing on new Building Standards cases
• Continued case: 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, Lot 4, Block A Coronado Borger Shopping Plaza
• Continued case: North Park Apartments, Block 23, Gateway Heights
• Continued case: 1425 Marigold, Lot 7 & W 3' of 8, Block 9, Yucca Park
• Continued case: 120 E Third Street, Lot 1-4, Block 60, Original Townsite

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on final approval of an ordinance to annex a 2.11-acre tract (part of a 3.81-acre tract) for the proposed Tractor Supply, along with a service plan. They will also consider final approval of an ordinance creating rules for hike and bike trails, approve a second amendment to the Meredith Supply Agreement with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, and accept or reject bids from the Texas Communities Group online bidding process. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, expenditures for the last half of May 2021, and fiscal year-to-date financials.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-007-21 to annex 2.11-acre tract for Tractor Supply
• Final reading of Ordinance O-008-21 creating rules for hike and bike trails
• Resolution R-021-21 approving Second Amendment to Meredith Supply Agreement with Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
• Accept/reject all winning bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding process
• Proclamation recognizing City Manager Emeritus Eddie Edwards for 41+ years of service

The Borger City Council approved on final reading Ordinance O-007-21, annexing a 2.11-acre tract for a Tractor Supply development, and Ordinance O-008-21, creating rules for hike and bike trails. The council also accepted bids for two tax-delinquent properties, approved a resolution extending the Lake Meredith water supply agreement, and approved routine items including minutes and expenditures. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance O-007-21 annexing 2.11 acres for Tractor Supply (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-008-21 creating hike and bike trail rules (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group property bids: 824 Bartush ($325) and Pinon St. ($1,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-021-21 extending the Meredith Supply Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for last half of May 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council is holding a work session to discuss potential rule or operational changes for Huber Park, receive annual cybersecurity training, and review the proposed FY 2022 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. No official action will be taken during this session. The council will also discuss items on the regular meeting agenda for the same date.

• Discuss possible rule or operational changes for Huber Park
• Receive annual Cyber Security Training
• Discuss FY 2022 Proposed Budget and CIP

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed possible rule changes for Huber Park, received annual cybersecurity training, and reviewed the FY 2022 proposed budget and capital improvement plan. No action was taken on any item.

• Discussed possible rule or operational changes for Huber Park (no action)
• Received annual Cyber Security Training (no action)
• Discussed FY 2022 Proposed Budget and CIP (no action)
• Discussed items on the June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda (no action)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a $524,456.68 contract for dispatch and records software to Motorola Solutions. The agenda also includes discussions on a 2.11-acre land annexation and an interlocal agreement with the Borger Independent School System.

• Bid award for Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System software to Motorola Solutions for $524,450.68
• Interlocal Agreement between Borger ISD and City of Borger for the 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Program
• Petition for annexation of a 2.11-acre tract of land in Hutchinson County
• Introduction of Ordinance O-007-21 regarding city boundary extension and annexation
• Introduction of Ordinance O-008-21 creating hike and bike trails under Parks and Recreation

The Borger City Council approved a $524,456.68 bid to Motorola Solutions for a Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, funded by CARES Act money. Karen Felker was re-elected mayor for 2021-2022 by a 3-2 vote. The council also approved the school resource officer interlocal agreement, adopted a service plan for a 2.11-acre annexation, and introduced ordinances for the annexation and hike/bike trail rules on first reading.

• Approved $524,456.68 bid to Motorola Solutions for dispatch system (unanimous)
• Re-elected Karen Felker as mayor for 2021-2022 (3-2)
• Appointed Milton Ooley as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 School Resource Officer interlocal agreement with Borger ISD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-020-21 approving service plan for 2.11-acre annexation (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-007-21 on first reading for annexation of 2.11 acres (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-008-21 on first reading for hike and bike trail rules (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 first-half expenditures (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider one variance request for a side yard setback to allow a carport at 158 E Ocla. The board will also approve minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting and hear public comments.

• Variance request for side yard setback for carport at 158 E Ocla, Lot 18, Block 109, Fairlanes 101 Addition
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per citizen

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will review 10 cases of alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The body may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, as well as assess civil penalties. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• New case: 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, Lot 4, Block A Coronado Borger Shopping Plaza
• New case: North Park Apartments, Block 23, Gateway Heights
• New case: 1425 Marigold, Lot 7 & W 3' of 8, Block 9, Yucca Park
• New case: 120 E Third Street, Lot 1 - 4, Block 60, Original Townsite
• Continued cases: 603 E 11th, 706 Monroe, 723 Platt, 704 Ferguson, 1410 Hemlock, and 108 Davenport

City Council

The Borger City Council will canvass the May 1, 2021 general election results, administer the oath to the newly elected Place 1 council member, and elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem for 2021-2022. They will also hold a public hearing on the final reading of an ordinance renewing youth program standards, and consider resolutions on water conservation, investment policy, and a tower lease with Hutchinson County.

• Resolution R-017-21 canvassing May 1 election returns for Place 1
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance O-006-21 (youth program standards)
• Resolution R-018-21 adopting updated Water Conservation Plan
• Resolution R-019-21 updating Investment Policy per Public Funds Investment Act
• Tower Space Lease Agreement with Hutchinson County

The Borger City Council canvassed the May 1 election results, declaring Charles "Pete" Loftis the winner for Place 1 with 379 votes, and administered his oath of office. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including renewing standards of care for youth programs, adopting an updated Water Conservation Plan, updating the City Investment Policy, and approving a tower space lease agreement with Hutchinson County. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution R-017-21 canvassing election returns and declaring Charles 'Pete' Loftis winner for Place 1 (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to newly elected Council Member Charles 'Pete' Loftis
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for last half of April 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group property bids for three properties (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-006-21 renewing standards of care for youth programs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-018-21 updating the City's Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-019-21 updating the City Investment Policy and authorized representatives (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss draft updates to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance and a draft Mobile Food Unit Ordinance. They will also discuss potential housing development funding and any items on the May 4th regular meeting agenda. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• Discuss draft updates to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance
• Discuss the draft Mobile Food Unit Ordinance
• Discuss potential housing development funding
• Discuss any item on the May 4th Regular Meeting Agenda

The work session was purely informational; no votes or formal decisions were taken. The council discussed draft updates to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance, a draft Mobile Food Unit Ordinance, potential housing development funding, and items on the regular meeting agenda. The session adjourned without action.

• Discussed draft updates to Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance (no action)
• Discussed draft Mobile Food Unit Ordinance (no action)
• Discussed potential housing development funding (no action)
• Discussed May 4 Regular Meeting Agenda items (no action)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items, including budget amendments and a $271,138 sole-source purchase of a remote hydraulic power system with trash grapple. They will also receive reports on tourism, economic development, and youth programs, and discuss the Assistant City Manager position in executive session.

• Purchase of Model 1350-SE Remote Hydraulic Power system with 21-inch trash tamping grapple from Tenamec, Inc. for $271,138
• Tourism Services Contract with Borger Chamber of Commerce for April 2021–March 2022
• Specific Use Permit for shipping container at 410 S Main St.
• Ordinance O-006-21 adopting standards of care for youth programs, public hearing set for May 4, 2021
• Resolution R-016-21 approving amendments to Borger EDC FY 2020-2021 operating budget

The Borger City Council approved several items, including adopting the amended FY 2020-2021 operating budget, approving an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for chip sealing, and authorizing a $271,138 equipment purchase. The council also appointed Brandon Strope as Assistant City Manager, effective May 10, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance O-005-21 amending FY 2020-2021 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for chip sealing (unanimous)
• Authorized $271,138 purchase of remote hydraulic power system from Tenamec, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted Chamber of Commerce tourism report and approved FY 2021-2022 tourism services contract (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-006-21 on first reading, renewing youth program standards of care (unanimous)
• Approved Borger Economic Development Corporation FY 2020-2021 mid-year report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-016-21 approving BEDC amended FY 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Strope as Assistant City Manager, effective May 10, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including declaring a slum and blight area for the Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization Program, authorizing grant applications for downtown and community development, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, and amending the FY 2020-2021 budget. They will also vote on appointing election judges, awarding a bid for property at 719 Brain St., a change order for a radio tower, interlocal agreements with Hutchinson County, and accepting online bids.

• Resolution R-013-21: Declare slum and blight area for Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization Program
• Resolution R-014-21: Authorize submission of Texas Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization Fund
• Resolution R-015-21: Authorize submission of Texas Community Development Block Grant for Community Development Fund
• Ordinance O-004-21: Adopt 2018 International Fire Code (final reading)
• Ordinance O-005-21: Amend FY 2020-2021 Operating Budget (introduction)

The Borger City Council approved resolutions to apply for two Texas Community Development Block Grants, each for $350,000, for downtown sidewalk/ADA improvements and sewer system upgrades. It also adopted the 2018 International Fire Code, introduced a budget amendment on first reading, and approved several property sales and contracts.

• Approved Resolution R-013-21 declaring downtown area a slum/blight zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-014-21 authorizing $350K CDBG application for downtown revitalization (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-015-21 authorizing $350K CDBG application for sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-004-21 adopting 2018 International Fire Code (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-005-21 on first reading to amend FY 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at 719 Brain St. to Glenn Hermanson for $2,575 (unanimous)
• Approved $163,515 change order for Motorola public safety radio system (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Hutchinson County for chip sealing and dispatch services (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss a request to install a Book House in Huber Park, review initial Community Investment Program (CIP) requests and FY 2022 budget priorities, and consider changes to the Solicitors and Peddlers Ordinance, including a possible separate section for Mobile Food Vendors. They will also discuss items on the regular agenda for the same date.

• Discuss request by Michelle Johnson to allow a Book House in Huber Park
• Review initial Community Investment Program (CIP) requests and FY 2022 budget priorities
• Discuss possible changes to Solicitors and Peddlers Ordinance
• Discuss creating separate section for Mobile Food Vendors

The City Council held a work session and discussed, but did not vote on, several items: a request to install a Book House in Huber Park, initial Community Investment Program requests and FY 2022 budget priorities, possible changes to the Solicitors and Peddlers Ordinance including a separate section for Mobile Food Vendors, and items on the regular agenda. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussed Book House installation request in Huber Park (no action)
• Reviewed initial CIP requests and FY 2022 budget priorities (no action)
• Discussed possible Solicitors and Peddlers Ordinance changes (no action)
• Discussed regular agenda items (no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a Specific Use Permit request to place a Conex box at 410 S Main, Lot 5-6, Block 12, Isom Addition. The box is already on the property and used for storage by Brent Shira of Southern Rage BBS, LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• Specific Use Permit for Conex box at 410 S Main, Lot 5-6, Block 12, Isom Addition
• Applicant: Brent Shira, Southern Rage BBS, LLC; property owner Kenneth 'Spanky' Whitworth
• One neighboring property owner responded in approval
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several items, including adopting an ordinance to issue certificates of obligation for capital projects, approving an emergency bid for water and sewer line replacement, and adopting the 2018 International Fire Code. They will also discuss a resolution to reimburse itself for fire apparatus purchases and approve a property purchase agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and expenditures.

• Ordinance O-003-21: issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Emergency bid from L.A. Fuller and Sons for water/sewer line replacement in 500 block of N Main St
• Resolution R-011-21: Interlocal Agreement for Amarillo Potter Randall Regional Radio System access
• Resolution R-012-21: reimbursement for fire apparatus acquisition from future certificates of obligation
• Agreement to purchase properties at 113B and 115 Turner St from Yesenia Robles

The Borger City Council approved an emergency bid of $232,158 to L.A. Fuller for replacing collapsed water and sewer lines in the east alley of the 500 Block of North Main Street. The council also adopted Ordinance O-003-21 authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021, and approved resolutions for regional radio system access and fire apparatus reimbursement. Additionally, the council approved a property sale agreement with Yesenia Robles for 113B and 115 Turner Street and introduced Ordinance O-004-21 adopting the 2018 International Fire Code on first reading.

• Approved $232,158 emergency bid to L.A. Fuller for sewer line replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-003-21 authorizing debt issuance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-011-21 for regional radio system interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-012-21 for fire apparatus reimbursement intent (unanimous)
• Approved property sale to Yesenia Robles for $500 plus fees (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-004-21 adopting 2018 International Fire Code on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 2 and March 8, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for first half of March 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the duties, responsibilities, and employment agreement of the City Manager, followed by a vote on a proposed employment agreement with Garrett Spradling. The agenda contains only this personnel action and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

• Executive session under Texas Govt. Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Consider and act on City Management Employment Agreement with Garrett Spradling

The Borger City Council met in special session and discussed the City Manager's duties, responsibilities, and employment agreement in executive session. After returning to open session, the council voted unanimously to approve the employment agreement between the City of Borger and Garrett Spradling. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

• Approved the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Borger and Garrett Spradling (motion by Ooley, second by Perez; all present voted aye).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Loftis, second by Perez; all present voted aye).

City Council

The Borger City Council will meet on March 2, 2021, to discuss several items including a joint election order with local school and hospital districts. The agenda also includes a bid award for a new solid waste collection truck and a discussion regarding the City Manager's duties.

• Bid award for a Side-Load Solid Waste Collection Truck to Freightliner of Austin for $164,72 9.60
• Joint Election Order between the City of Borger, Borger ISD, Frank Phillips College District, and Hutchinson County Hospital District
• Resolution R-010-21 regarding SPS base rate increases and the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities
• Executive session to discuss the appointment, dismissal, and duties of the City Manager
• Review of February 2021 expenditures and fiscal year-to-date financials

The City Council approved the appointment of Assistant City Manager Garrett Spradling to the position of City Manager, effective April 1, 2021. The council also approved a joint election order with the Borger Independent School District, awarded a bid for a solid waste collection truck, adopted a resolution suspending SPS's proposed rate increase effective date, and accepted a property bid from Texas Communities Group.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of February 2021.
• Approved the Joint Election Order between the City of Borger and the Borger Independent School District.
• Awarded bid for a 20-yard side-load solid waste collection truck to Freightliner of Austin for $164,273.60.
• Adopted Resolution R-010-21 suspending SPS's proposed rate increase effective date and authorizing intervention in rate proceedings.
• Accepted winning bid from Texas Communities Group for property R16110 (325 Brain St.) for $60.00.
• Appointed Garrett Spradling as City Manager effective April 1, 2021.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several action items, including approving a tax deed for property at 810 Nonken, an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the Roosevelt Street Light Improvement Project, and awarding a bid for the Borger Dome and Civic Center renovation. The council will also accept the City Manager's letter of intent to retire. Consent items include approving minutes, expenditures, financials, and department reports.

• Approve tax deed for 810 Nonken (Lot 17, Block 18, Rock Creek Addition)
• Approve Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Roosevelt Street Light Improvement Project
• Award bid for renovation and construction of Borger Dome and Civic Center Project
• Accept City Manager's letter of intent to retire
• Approve expenditures for first half of February 2021

The Borger City Council approved the tax deed for 810 Nonken, approved an $80,600 Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for a fourth arm on the Roosevelt traffic light, and awarded the Dome Civic and Convention Center project bid to Plains Builders. The council also accepted City Manager Eddie Edwards' letter of intent to retire effective May 31, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of Feb 2, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for first half of February 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved tax deed for 810 Nonken (Lot 17, Block 18, Rock Creek Addition) (unanimous)
• Approved $80,600 Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Roosevelt traffic light fourth arm (unanimous)
• Awarded Dome Civic and Convention Center project bid to Plains Builders with alternates 2-6 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager Eddie Edwards' retirement effective May 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Steven and Sheila Lange to place an RV storage building at 103 Sarasota, a lot not contiguous to their homestead at 106 Warwick. The board will also approve minutes from the November 12, 2020 meeting. Staff recommends approval or denial of the variance.

• Variance request for RV storage building at 103 Sarasota, Lot 6, Block 6, Fairlanes Addition
• Applicants: Steven & Sheila Lange, who reside at 106 Warwick
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2020 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per citizen

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will consider approving the November 5, 2020 meeting minutes and hold public hearings on alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties for new cases at 134 Arline, 138 Arline, and 1605 Primrose, and for returning cases at 1607 Takewell, 311 Garrett, 1317 Coble, and 603 E 11th.

• Approve minutes of November 5, 2020 meeting
• New case: 134 Arline, Lot 17-18, Block 8, North Hills Addition
• New case: 138 Arline, Lot 19, Block 8, North Hills Addition
• New case: 1605 Primrose, Lot 8, Block 7, Yucca Park Addition (property had a fire)
• Returning cases: 1607 Takewell, 311 Garrett, 1317 Coble, 603 E 11th

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider ordering a regular general city election for May 1, 2021, to fill one council seat, along with related election notices and resolutions. They will also vote on several resolutions and contracts, including a CDBG downtown revitalization grant application, a utility surcharge, and a concrete services bid. A public hearing is scheduled for a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 416 E. 8th Street.

• Order and notice for May 1, 2021 city election (one council member)
• Resolution R-007-21: interlocal agreement with PRPC for CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
• Resolution R-008-21: selecting engineering firm for 2021 Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG grant
• Resolution R-009-21: approving surcharge related to PUC Docket No 49831 (Southwestern Public Service Company)
• Public hearing and action on Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 416 E. 8th Street

The Borger City Council approved several resolutions, including ordering the May 1, 2021 general election for one council place, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for a downtown revitalization grant application, and selecting Parkhill as the engineering firm for that application. The council also approved a resolution supporting a Southwestern Public Service surcharge related to PUC Docket No. 49831, awarded a concrete services bid to A&M Construction, and approved a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 416 E. 8th St. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Council Member Dickson was absent.

• Approved Resolution R-006-21 ordering the May 1, 2021 general election for Council Place 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-007-21 authorizing interlocal agreement with PRPC for 2021 Downtown Revitalization grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-008-21 selecting Parkhill as engineer for the Downtown Revitalization grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-009-21 approving SPS surcharge related to PUC Docket No. 49831 (unanimous)
• Awarded FY 2021 concrete services bid to A&M Construction (unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for a manufactured home at 416 E. 8th St. (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bid for property at 719 McPherson for $60 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and expenditures for January 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the potential sale of city-owned property at 719 Brain St., ongoing debt issuance for the Aluminum Dome Project, and a FY2020-2021 budget amendment with CARES Act funding. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• Potential sale of city-owned property at 719 Brain St. (Lots 6-8, Block 24, Original Townsite)
• Debt issuance for Aluminum Dome Project
• FY2020-2021 Budget Amendment and CARES Act funding
• Upgrades to Borger Regional Communications CAD and Police Records Management systems
• Delivery/payment of Seagraves Fire Apparatus and additional antenna tower for Public Safety Radio Project

The work session was purely informational; no formal votes or decisions were made. Council discussed the potential sale of city-owned property at 719 Brain St., ongoing debt issuance for the Aluminum Dome Project, and a FY 2020-2021 budget amendment with CARES Act funding for a CAD system upgrade, police records system upgrades, fire apparatus payment, and an antenna tower. Items on the regular meeting agenda were also reviewed.

• Discussed potential sale of 719 Brain St. property (no action)
• Discussed Aluminum Dome Project debt issuance (no action)
• Discussed budget amendment and CARES Act funding items (no action)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider resolutions authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation totaling $9.55 million for the Aluminum Dome Project and Aluminum Dome Venue Project, including reimbursing prior expenditures. They will also review a change order for the Seventh Street Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project and discuss personnel and litigation in executive session. Consent items include approving minutes, expenditures, financials, and department reports.

• Resolution R-003-21: authorize notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation for Aluminum Dome Project
• Resolution R-004-21: reimburse prior expenditures from $7,750,000 Series 2021 Certificates of Obligation
• Resolution R-005-21: reimburse prior expenditures from $1,800,000 Certificates of Obligation for Aluminum Dome Venue Project
• Change Order for Seventh Street Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project
• Executive session on City Manager and Assistant City Manager positions and pending litigation

The City Council approved three resolutions related to financing the Aluminum Dome Project. Resolution R-003-21 directs the City Secretary to publish notice of intent to issue up to $7,750,000 in certificates of obligation for the project. Resolutions R-004-21 and R-005-21 establish the city's intent to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures from the Series 2021 certificates of obligation, with R-005-21 covering the $1,800,000 Venue Project series. The council also approved the January 5, 2021 minutes and first-half January 2021 expenditures, and received financial and monthly reports.

• Approved Resolution R-003-21 to publish notice of intent to issue up to $7,750,000 in certificates of obligation for the Aluminum Dome Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-004-21 to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures related to the Aluminum Dome Project from Series 2021 certificates of obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-005-21 to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures related to the Aluminum Dome Venue Project from the $1,800,000 Venue Series 2021 certificates of obligation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 5, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of January 2021 (unanimous)
• Received year-to-date financial reports
• Received monthly activity reports for December 2020 from city departments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Glen Hermanson for a Specific Use Permit to place a 2021 manufactured home at 416 E 8th Street, Lot(s) 1-5, Block 24, Original Townsite Addition. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Specific Use Permit request for a manufactured home at 416 E 8th Street, Lot(s) 1-5, Block 24, Original Townsite Addition
• Public hearing on the manufactured home request
• Approval or denial of the Specific Use Permit request
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2020 regular meeting

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on four continued property maintenance cases at 1607 Takewell, 311 Garrett, 1317 Coble, and 603 E 11th. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure these premises, or modify civil penalties. The agenda also includes approval of the November 5, 2020 meeting minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Continued case: 1607 Takewell, Lot 4, Block 2, Country Club Addition
• Continued case: 311 Garrett, Lot 2, Block 3, Paramount Addition
• Continued case: 1317 Coble, Lot 9, Block 2, Phillips Addition
• Continued case: 603 E 11th, Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition
• Consider approval of November 5, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Downtown Revitalization Plan and the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan, along with final readings of ordinances amending the hotel/motel occupancy tax and creating a venue tax. The council will also consider a prescribed fire services cooperative agreement with Global Frontline Solutions and approve routine consent items including minutes, expenditures, and financials.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-001-21 amending Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (Article 11.04)
• Final reading of Ordinance O-002-21 creating Venue Tax (Article 11.05)
• Public hearing and Resolution R-001-21 adopting Borger Downtown Revitalization Plan
• Public hearing and Resolution R-002-21 adopting Borger Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan
• Prescribed Fire Services Cooperative Agreement with Global Frontline Solutions

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda and review a proposed template for the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program, which supports the Boomtown 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The CIP will guide funding for streets, drainage, utilities, parks, and other capital projects over five years.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program template
• Overview of CIP process and funding sources (grants, general revenue, bonds)
• Budget calendar for FY 2021-2022 includes department meetings and deadlines
• CIP will be adopted as part of FY 2022 budget
• No action taken; discussion only