Brownfield public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council proposed a 2023 property tax rate decrease and scheduled a public budget hearing for September 14, 2023. They also approved the purchase of a rescue/pumper fire apparatus and updated the Distributed Generation ordinance to allow for a Net Metering Rate Structure.
- Approved minutes of August 17, 2023 (8-0)
- Scheduled public hearing on 2023-2024 fiscal year budget for September 14, 2023 (8-0)
- Proposed 2023 Tax Rate decrease from $0.530387 to $0.500952 (8-0)
- Approved quarterly Water & Wastewater report (8-0)
- Approved quarterly Streets report (8-0)
- Approved quarterly Sanitation report (8-0)
- Approved purchase of rescue/pumper fire apparatus from Lone Star Emergency Group (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2138 amending Distributed Generation requirements for Net Metering (8-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding the 2023 rate review mechanism, reducing the company's initial request by $3.7 million. Council also reappointed Rickey Dunn to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board. Two interlocal agreements regarding school resource officers and inmate housing were tabled.
- Approved Resolution No. 08172023 for Atmos Energy Corp. settlement (8-0)
- Appointed Rickey Dunn to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board (8-0)
- Tabled interlocal agreement with Brownfield ISD for School Resource Officers (8-0)
- Tabled interlocal agreement with Terry County for inmate housing (8-0)
- Approved July 2023 monthly financial report (8-0)
- Approved July 2023 monthly investment report (8-0)
- Approved quarterly report from Director of Electric Utilities (8-0)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
City Council
City Council approved a two-year interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 public safety services and hired a CPA firm for the 2023 fiscal year audit. The Council also approved three funding requests from the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce using Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue for local festivals and events.
- Approved interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 answering services (8-0)
- Approved engagement letter for Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, CPA to conduct FY2023 audit (8-0)
- Approved $1,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for 11th Annual Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival (8-0)
- Approved $1,500 first-half funding for Music & Motor Concert and Car Show (7-1)
- Approved $1,500 first-half funding for 76th Annual Harvest Festival (8-0)
- Approved quarterly report from the Building Official (8-0)
- Approved quarterly report from the Parks and Recreation Director (8-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a two-year interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 public safety services and contracted a CPA firm for the fiscal year 2023 audit. Council also approved several funding requests from the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce using Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue. Quarterly reports from the Building Official and Parks and Recreation Director were accepted.
- Approved interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 answering services (8-0)
- Approved engagement letter for Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, CPA to audit FY2023 financial statements (8-0)
- Approved $1,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for 11th Annual Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival (8-0)
- Approved $1,500 first-half funding for Music & Motor Concert and Car Show (7-1)
- Approved $1,500 first-half funding for 76th Annual Harvest Festival (8-0)
- Approved Building Official quarterly report for April 1 to June 30, 2023 (8-0)
- Approved Parks and Recreation Director quarterly report for April 1 to June 30, 2023 (8-0)
City Council
The City Council ratified a resolution designating officials to manage a Local Parks Grant for the Gillham-Howell Park Renovation. The council also approved the minutes from July 20, 2023. A budget worksession for the 2023-2024 fiscal year was held, but no action was taken.
- Approved July 20, 2023 minutes (8-0)
- Ratified resolution for Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Grant for Gillham-Howell Park Renovation (8-0)