Brownfield public meetings in 2024

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to appoint David L. Cox as municipal judge and approve a services agreement. It will also hear quarterly updates from the streets and sanitation directors, and consider several hotel occupancy tax funding requests. The meeting includes executive sessions on pending litigation and a power purchase agreement.

• Resolution No. 12192024 appointing David L. Cox as municipal judge and approving a services agreement
• Quarterly street maintenance update including seal coat, strip paving, and drainage concerns
• Hotel occupancy tax funding request from Terry County Heritage Museum for 2025
• Post-funding report for the 4th Annual Turkey Trot Softball Tournament held November 15-17, 2024
• Hotel occupancy tax funding request for advertising through Texas Hotel and Lodging Association

The Brownfield City Council approved several routine items, including minutes, financial and investment reports, and quarterly updates from the streets and sanitation directors. The council also reappointed David L. Cox as municipal judge for a two-year term and approved hotel-motel tax funding for the Terry County Heritage Museum and a Chamber of Commerce membership. A scheduled post-funding report for a softball tournament was skipped with no action taken.

• Approved minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 monthly investment report (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly streets report by Javier Duran (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly sanitation report by Javier Duran (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 12192024 appointing David L. Cox as Municipal Judge for 2-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 hotel-motel tax funding for Terry County Heritage Museum (unanimous)
• Approved $1,802.50 hotel-motel tax funding for Texas Hotel & Lodging Association membership (unanimous)

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hear quarterly updates from the electric and water/wastewater directors, and discuss an interlocal agreement with South Plains Association of Governments for a 2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant application. Key actions include a resolution to create a Type B Economic Development Corporation and an ordinance ordering a May 2025 special election on whether to replace the Type A economic development sales tax with a Type B tax. The council will also hold executive sessions on pending litigation and a power purchase agreement.

• Quarterly reports from Electric Utilities and Water & Wastewater directors on outages, distribution, metering, and policies
• Consider interlocal agreement with South Plains Association of Governments for 2025/2026 CDBG application
• Consider/take action on Application Resolution and Signatory Resolution for CDBG grant
• Resolution creating Brownfield Type B Economic Development Corporation
• Ordinance ordering May 3, 2025 special election on abolishing Type A sales tax and adopting Type B sales tax

The Brownfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution creating the Brownfield Type B Economic Development Corporation and an ordinance calling a May 3, 2025 special election on replacing the Type A sales tax with a Type B tax. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with SPAG and resolutions for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant application. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved Resolution 20241205 creating Brownfield Type B Economic Development Corporation (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2157 calling May 3, 2025 special election on Type A to Type B sales tax switch (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with SPAG for 2025-2026 TxCDBG application (8-0)
• Approved application resolution for 2025-2026 TxCDBG (8-0)
• Approved signatory resolution for 2025-2026 TxCDBG (8-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting (8-0)
• Approved October 2024 financial report (8-0)
• Approved October 2024 investment report (8-0)

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will vote on two budget amendments for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and consider creating a Type B economic development corporation to enhance economic development. The council will also hear quarterly reports from the building official and parks director. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal consultation and power utility competitive matters.

• Resolution No. 20241121 amending FY 2023-2024 budget
• Resolution No. 20241121.1 amending FY 2024-2025 budget
• Processes and timelines for amending BIDC bylaws to create Type B economic development corporation
• Quarterly update from Building Official on permits, inspections, complaints, and nuisances
• Quarterly update from Parks and Recreation Director on parks maintenance, programs, and special events

City Council

The City Council will discuss creating a registration and permit system for short-term rentals, including hotel occupancy fees. The body will also consider intervening in a rate change request from Atmos Energy Corp. and updating the Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation bylaws.

• Ordinance No. 2156: Registration, permit fees, and hotel occupancy fees for short-term rentals
• Resolution No. 20241107: Intervention in Atmos Energy Corp. West Texas Division rate change proceedings
• Ordinance No. 2155: Agreement with the State of Texas for maintenance and regulation of state highways
• Funding request from Brownfield Lions and Rotary Clubs for the 2nd Annual Hoopin Classic Basketball Tournament
• Proposed creation of a Type B Economic Development Corporation via BIDC bylaw amendments

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a worksession to review and potentially amend the code of ordinances regarding RVs within city limits. The discussion focuses on regulations for duration, location, utility connections, and zoning compliance.

• Review and amendment of ordinances governing the use and occupation of RVs

City Council

The council will hear quarterly reports from police and code enforcement, and consider repealing the minor curfew ordinance. They will also discuss a policy for prohibited technologies on city devices, review funding requests for community events, and select an official newspaper for the fiscal year. Executive sessions are scheduled for city manager personnel and power purchase agreement matters.

• Quarterly police department update on calls for service, criminal investigations, and emergency management
• Consideration to repeal Chapter 8, Article 8.500 'Curfew for Minors'
• Discussion on establishing a policy to comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 620 regarding prohibited technologies
• Consider application from Jeremy Franco for hotel occupancy tax funds for 4th Annual Turkey Trot Softball Tournament (Nov 15-17) at Brownfield Sports Complex
• Consider sealed proposals for official newspaper for 2024-2025 fiscal year

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending city ordinances regarding school zone speed regulation times and the use of recreational vehicles. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a replatting request for the Oak Grove Addition.

• Ordinance No. 2153 to change designated times for school zones
• Public hearing and request to replat Block 19, Lot 6 and Lot 7 of the Oak Grove Addition
• Proposed amendment to Article 4.1111 regarding the limitation of use of recreational vehicles
• Executive session regarding a power purchase agreement
• Recognition of Brownfield Police Department for a donation from the 100 Club of West Texas

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hear quarterly reports from the Fire Chief and Municipal Court Judge, and consider two Hotel Occupancy Tax funding applications from the Chamber of Commerce for the Music & Motors Concert and Car Cruise and the 77th Annual Terry County Harvest Festival. The council will also receive updates on the 2024 Paving Project and recent Clean Up Days, and take public comment on agenda items.

• Hear quarterly fire department report on calls, equipment, and operations
• Hear quarterly municipal court report on cases, warrants, and revenue
• Consider HOT tax funding for Music & Motors Concert and Car Cruise on Oct 4, 2024
• Consider HOT tax funding for the 77th Annual Terry County Harvest Festival on Oct 5, 2024
• Update on the 2024 Paving Project within the city

City Council

The council will consider ordinances adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 2148) and levying the ad valorem tax rate (Ordinance 2149). Public hearings will be held on the tax rate. Changes to electric and water rates, a new drought contingency plan, a replat request, and a special event application are also on the agenda. Departmental updates from streets and sanitation are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2148 adopting the FY 2025 budget (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Ordinance 2149 levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2150 amending electric rates (residential, commercial, gin)
• Ordinance 2151 amending water rates
• Ordinance 2152 adopting a new drought contingency plan

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a worksession to discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The session includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Worksession to discuss 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

The City Council held a budget worksession and reached consensus to eliminate the city's $295,000 contribution to the Ambulance Service and the $28,182.88 utility contribution to Terry County Parks, effective October 1, 2024. No formal action was taken, but the city will bill Terry County monthly for labor costs of two employees maintaining the Brownfield Sports Complex and Terry County Park.

• Consensus to eliminate $295,000 Ambulance Service contribution (no formal vote)
• Consensus to eliminate $28,182.88 Terry County Parks utility contribution (no formal vote)
• Consensus to bill Terry County monthly for labor costs of two park maintenance employees

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget

The Brownfield City Council met and held a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, which was reviewed by City Manager Jeff Davis. No public comments were made, and the hearing concluded without any vote or decision. The meeting was adjourned with no other business discussed.

• Held public hearing on 2024-2025 budget (no action taken)

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear monthly financial and investment reports, and receive quarterly updates from the electric utilities and water/wastewater directors. The council will also cast a ballot for the Texas Municipal League risk pool board election and enter executive session to discuss a competitive matter regarding a power purchase agreement, with possible action following.

• Quarterly update from Director of Electric Utilities on power outages, distribution system issues, metering, power purchasing, and policies
• Quarterly update from Director of Water & Wastewater on water leaks, distribution system issues, metering, treatment, storage, and policies
• Executive session on power purchase agreement under Texas Government Code Section 551.086
• Ballot casting for Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool board trustee election (Places 11-14)

The City Council proposed a property tax rate of $0.481306 per $100 valuation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which is a decrease from the previous year's rate. The council also approved the minutes, called a public hearing on the budget for September 12, 2024, and approved quarterly reports from the electric and water/wastewater departments. Additionally, they appointed Manuel Macias to the BIDCorp Board and cast the city's ballot for TMLIRP trustees. No action was taken on the interlocal agreement with Terry County for park maintenance.

• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Called public hearing on 2024-2025 budget for September 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Proposed 2024 property tax rate of $0.481306 (7-1, Garza no)
• Approved Electric Utilities quarterly report (unanimous)
• Approved Water and Wastewater quarterly report (unanimous)
• Appointed Manuel Macias to BIDCorp Board (5-2, Garza and Valdonado no)
• Cast city's ballot for TMLIRP trustees (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2024 rate reviews. The body will also consider special event applications for Coleman Park and Lynn Brisendine Community Plaza, and review quarterly reports on building and parks operations.

• Negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2024 rate review mechanism
• Special event application for Festival of Cygnus at Coleman Park (Aug 30 – Sept 1, 2024)
• Special event application for Hamburger Cook-off Awards at Lynn Brisendine Community Plaza (Sept 21, 2024)
• Proposed security fee and regulation changes for private and league tournaments at Brownfield Sports Complex
• Executive sessions regarding pending litigation, Director of Human Resources, and economic development

City Council

The City Council will meet for a worksession to discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Worksession to discuss 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

The City Council approved Resolution No. 20240815, accepting a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. for its 2024 rate review, reducing the requested increase from $6.7 million to $4.3 million. The council also approved the July 2024 financial and investment reports, quarterly updates from the Building Official and Parks and Recreation Director, and two special event applications. A proposed fee for security at the Brownfield Sports Complex was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 20240815 for Atmos settlement (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved July 2024 financial report (7-0)
• Approved July 2024 investment report (7-0)
• Approved Building Official quarterly report (7-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation quarterly report (7-0)
• Approved Festival of Cygnus special event application (7-0)
• Approved Hamburger Cook-off Awards special event application (7-0)

City Council

The Brownfield City Council holds a budget worksession to discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Public comment is allowed on agenda items. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Worksession to discuss 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for street paving and drainage projects and review food truck regulations. The body will also receive quarterly reports from the Chief of Police and Code Enforcement Officer.

• Funding options for North Cedar Street, Strip Paving Phase 1, and Coleman Park drainage improvements
• Discussion of food truck regulations
• Appointment of a local rabies control authority
• Review of the 2024 budget calendar
• Hotel occupancy tax funding reports for the Great American Cook-off and Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival

City Council

The council will review May monthly financial and investment reports. The agenda also includes updates on street maintenance, drainage, and sanitation services.

• Bids for the street paving project
• Audit engagement letter from Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, CPA
• May monthly financial report
• May monthly investment report
• Street maintenance and drainage updates

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding the upcoming budget.

• Discussion of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will certify election results, administer oaths, and elect a mayor pro-tem. They will also consider awarding bids for an aerial lift and paving projects, and discuss amendments to dangerous buildings and junked vehicle ordinances. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.

• Certify city election results and declare winners
• Consider awarding bids on 42-foot articulated-telescopic aerial lift
• Consider bid package for strip paving, North Cedar Street resurfacing/drainage, and Coleman Park culvert projects
• Amend Chapter 3, Article 3.400 'Dangerous Buildings' procedures
• Amend Chapter 8, Article 8.200 'Junked Vehicles' abatement procedures

City Council

The Brownfield City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the 2024 general election results for Council Member District 2, Council Member District 3, and the Mayor position, and to declare the results. The agenda includes public comment on agenda items and adjournment, with no other substantive business.

• Canvass 2024 general election for Council Member District 2
• Canvass 2024 general election for Council Member District 3
• Canvass 2024 general election for Mayor position
• Public comment on agenda items

City Council

The Brownfield City Council is meeting to hear reports from the fire chief and municipal court judge, discuss water tank repairs, and consider an interlocal agreement with Terry County for park maintenance. The agenda also includes executive sessions for legal and personnel matters, followed by any necessary action.

• Quarterly report by Fire Chief on calls, equipment, and operations
• Quarterly update by Municipal Court Judge on cases and court finances
• Update on repairs to the South Elevated Storage Tank
• Interlocal agreement with Terry County for park maintenance
• Executive sessions on litigation and City Attorney personnel

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting to hear public comment, approve minutes, and consider financial and investment reports. They will receive quarterly updates from the police chief and code enforcement officer, and a report on the visitor information center funded by hotel-motel taxes. The council will also consider a funding application for the 12th Annual Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival and a resolution amending the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Consider Resolution No. 20240418 amending the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Consider application for hotel occupancy tax funding for the 12th Annual Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival (July 12-13, 2024)
• Hear quarterly police department update on calls, investigations, and operations
• Hear quarterly code enforcement report on property and building maintenance violations
• Hear March financial and investment reports

City Council

The Brownfield City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 18, 2024, to consider routine items including approving the previous meeting's minutes, the March financial and investment reports, and quarterly updates from the police chief and code enforcement officer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Approve minutes of April 4, 2024 meeting
• Hear and consider March financial report
• Hear and consider March investment report
• Quarterly police department update covering calls for service, investigations, animal control, 911 dispatch, and emergency management
• Quarterly code enforcement update on property maintenance and ordinance violations

City Council

The Brownfield City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approving minutes, receiving monthly financial and investment reports, and deciding on two applications for hotel motel occupancy tax funds to support softball tournaments. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the notable action items being the two funding requests.

• Consider application from Jeremy Franco for hotel motel tax funds for Shake Off the Rust Softball Tournament, Feb 24-25, 2024, at Brownfield Sports Complex
• Consider application from Brownfield Chamber of Commerce for hotel motel tax funds for Grape Capital Softball Smash Tournament, June 7-9, 2024, at Brownfield Sports Complex
• Approve minutes of March 7, 2024
• Hear monthly financial report
• Hear monthly investment report

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hear quarterly updates from the electric and water/wastewater directors, consider an interlocal agreement for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant, award bids for a municipal court egress door and an aerial lift, appoint two BIDCorp board members, and consider a hotel occupancy tax funding request from the Knights of Columbus for the Great American Cook-Off.

• Quarterly electric utilities report including outages and system issues
• Quarterly water/wastewater report including leaks and treatment
• Interlocal agreement with South Plains Association of Governments for TPWD grant
• Bid award for municipal court egress door installation
• Bid award for 42-foot articulated-telescopic aerial lift

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2024, to hear public comment, approve minutes, recognize an employee, and receive quarterly updates from the electric and water/wastewater directors. The council will also consider awarding bids for a municipal court egress door and a 42-foot articulated-telescopic aerial lift, and appoint two board members to the Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation.

• Consider awarding bids for installation of municipal court egress door
• Consider awarding bids for 42-foot articulated-telescopic aerial lift
• Appoint two board members to BIDCorp board
• Quarterly update from Director of Electric Utilities
• Quarterly update from Director of Water & Wastewater

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will consider two economic development agreements with Via Real Estate LLC for retail corridor infrastructure and utility extensions, along with a budget amendment for a water utility expansion. The meeting also includes routine reports, hotel occupancy tax funding requests, and an executive session on real property.

• Economic development performance agreement with Via Real Estate LLC for retail corridor infrastructure improvements
• Chapter 380 agreement with Via Real Estate LLC for water main and three-phase electric service extension
• Resolution No. 20240215 amending FY 2023-2024 budget for Hwy 380 water utility expansion
• Hotel occupancy tax funding request from Brownfield Lions Club for Hoopin' Cubs' Classic basketball tournament
• Hotel occupancy tax funding for PlacerAI analytical software

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting to hear quarterly reports from the fire chief and municipal court judge, receive a briefing on several infrastructure projects, and announce a state parks grant for Gillham-Howell Park. The council may take action on any listed item.

• Fire chief quarterly report on calls, equipment, inspections, staffing
• Municipal court judge report on cases, warrants, revenue and expenses
• Kimley-Horn briefing on North Cedar Street paving, unpaved street strip paving, Crystal Lane drainage, Coleman Park culvert projects
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant for Gillham-Howell Park renovation
• Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2024, to order the May 4 city election, appoint election judges, and hear monthly financial and investment reports. They will also receive quarterly updates from the police chief and code enforcement officer, consider funding for advertising from hotel occupancy tax revenue, and discuss a resolution supporting affordable housing rehabilitation. Two executive sessions are scheduled for power purchase agreement and personnel matters.

• Order city election for May 4, 2024
• Appoint election judges and alternates
• Consider funding for Travelhost Magazine advertising from hotel occupancy tax
• Resolution No. 20240118 supporting rehabilitation of Brownfield Estates at 601 East Felt Street
• Quarterly police and code enforcement reports

City Council

The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular meeting to hear public comment, approve prior minutes, and review monthly financial and investment reports. They will also receive quarterly updates from the Streets and Sanitation directors, and discuss the potential abandonment of Grapevine Drive in the High Plains Winery Estates. The meeting includes routine procedural items and announcements.

• Public comment on agenda items
• Approve minutes of December 7, 2023
• Monthly financial and investment reports
• Quarterly Streets and Sanitation updates
• Discussion on abandonment of Grapevine Drive