Snyder public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a public hearing on redistricting and consider a resolution establishing guidelines for citizen-presented redistricting plans. The agenda contains only these two items, both related to the redistricting process.

• Public hearing on redistricting
• Resolution R211220A: Guidelines for Citizen Presented Plans

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three items related to the 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 Census. They will vote on an engagement letter with Knight Law Firm for redistricting services, and two resolutions establishing guidelines and criteria for redistricting proposals. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of engagement letter with Knight Law Firm for redistricting services
• Resolution R211220A: adopting findings of fact and guidelines for redistricting proposals
• Resolution R211220B: adopting criteria for the 2021 redistricting process

The Snyder City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved three items related to the 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 Census. They approved an engagement letter with Knight Law Firm for redistricting services, and adopted two resolutions establishing guidelines for public redistricting proposals and criteria for the process. All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with one councilmember absent.

• Approved engagement letter with Knight Law Firm for redistricting services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R211220A establishing guidelines for redistricting proposals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R211220B adopting criteria for 2021 redistricting process (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider a second reading ordinance to rezone 1605 College Avenue from residential to commercial, and will vote on several fund transfers for equipment purchases. They will also discuss a retail strategies kickoff call and amend the Development Corporation of Snyder bylaws.

• Rezone 1605 College Avenue from R-3 to C-2 (Ordinance No. 2106)
• Transfer $29,582.37 for a 2021 Falcon Tack Trailer
• Transfer $30,900 for a Bush Hog Rear Boom Mower
• Transfer $21,500 for a Bush Hog 3815 Bat Wing Perma Hitch
• Transfer $66,796.11 for a John Deere 5100M Utility Trailer & Radio

The Snyder City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2106 on second reading, rezoning 1605 College Avenue from R-3 General Residential to C-2 Commercial, as requested by Raimundo Ornelas. The council also approved amending the Development Corporation of Snyder By-Laws to allow the corporation to hire its own attorney. Five fund transfers were approved for equipment purchases, and a Kinder Morgan oil and gas drilling permit application was approved. Councilmember Steve Highfield was absent; Councilmember Mitch Hickman abstained on the rezoning vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2106 rezoning 1605 College Avenue from R-3 to C-2 Commercial (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved amending Development Corporation of Snyder By-Laws to allow hiring its own attorney (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $29,582.37 for a 2021 Falcon Tack Trailer (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $30,900 for a Bush Hog Rear Boom Mower (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $21,500 for a Bush Hog 3815 Bat Wing Perma Hitch (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $66,796.11 for a John Deere 5100M Utility Tractor & Radio (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $105,920.73 for a Rescue Truck (unanimous)
• Approved Kinder Morgan's permit to drill oil and gas wells (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 1605 College Avenue from R-3 residential to C-2 commercial. The council will also act on several contracts and resolutions, including a sanitation truck purchase, consulting services, and opioid settlement participation. Discussions will cover police pay and capital improvements funded by American Rescue Plan funds.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 1605 College Avenue from R-3 to C-2 commercial
• Purchase of Freightliner 108SD sanitation truck from Houston Freightliner for $219,415
• Professional services agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for consulting services
• Resolution R211101A to participate in opioid settlement and adopt Texas term sheet
• Resolution R211101B allocating 264.36 votes for Scurry County Appraisal District board

The Snyder City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2106 to rezone 1605 College Avenue from R-3 General Residential to C-2 Commercial, with all members present voting yes. The council also approved a $219,415 sanitation truck purchase, a consulting agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC, and several resolutions including participation in the opioid settlement and allocation of appraisal district votes. A forensic audit report found no misuse of funds or prosecutable fraud, and the council approved the report. No action was taken on several presentations, including police pay discussions.

• Approved purchase of Freightliner 108SD Sanitation Truck for $219,415 (5-0)
• Approved responses to RFQ for Consulting Services (5-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC (4-2)
• Approved workshop on Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Financing (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for Public Works Capital Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2106 rezoning 1605 College Avenue to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R211101A for Opioid Settlement participation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R211101B allocating 264.36 votes to Ryan Grady for Appraisal District Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider and act on several items, including a revised variance request from Kinder Morgan, ratification of a seal coat agreement switching contractors from Ridgeback Asphalt to Lipham Asphalt & Paving, and approval of Public Works capital improvement proposals funded by American Rescue Plan funds. They will also vote on resolutions for the Scurry County Appraisal District ballot and appointments to the TIF #1 board, plus approve the August financial report and minutes. An executive session is scheduled for attorney consultation, and a presentation on the Chamber of Commerce's HOT funds audit is listed under information.

• Revised Kinder Morgan ordinance variance request
• Seal coat agreement change to Lipham Asphalt & Paving Co., LLC
• Public Works capital improvement proposals for American Rescue Plan funds
• Resolution R211004A for Scurry County Appraisal District ballot names
• Resolution R211004B appointing TIF #1 board members and chairman

The Snyder City Council approved a revised ordinance variance request from Kinder Morgan and ratified a change to the 2021 Seal Coat Agreement, switching contractors from Ridgeback Asphalt to Lipham Asphalt & Paving Co. The council also tabled Public Works Capital Improvement Proposals for American Rescue Plan Funds, placed four candidates on the Scurry County Appraisal District ballot, and appointed new board members to the TIF Reinvestment Zone Number One. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Approved revised Kinder Morgan ordinance variance request (5-0)
• Ratified 2021 Seal Coat Agreement change to Lipham Asphalt & Paving Co. (5-0)
• Tabled Public Works Capital Improvement Proposals for ARP funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R211004A placing Ryan Grady, Jerry Boyd, Fred Cross, Clarence Speaker on appraisal district ballot (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R211004B appointing Keith Matthies, David Naizer, Curtiss Jackson to TIF #1 board; Vernon Clay as chairman (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report for August (5-0)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including second readings of ordinances granting a gas franchise to Atmos Energy and vacating portions of Avenue W and Avenue Y. The council will also discuss and consider requests for American Rescue Plan funds from various entities, including the Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation, hospital, and museum, as well as a presentation on flooding concerns and a tax abatement amendment.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2100 granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise with a fee for public rights-of-way use
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2104 to close and vacate a portion of Avenue W between Moncrief and Parks avenues
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2105 to close and vacate a portion of Avenue Y north of Parks Avenue
• Discussion and consideration of American Rescue Plan funding requests, including Retail Strategies, broadband fiber, hospital respiratory therapists, and museum
• Consideration of first amendment to tax abatement with Llano Escondido, LLC

The Snyder City Council approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests, including $200,000 for broadband fiber engineering and $50,000 for the Scurry County Museum, while denying a $400,000 request from Cogdell Memorial Hospital. The council also approved a 3-year contract with Retail Strategies, LLC for economic recovery, funded by ARPA, and adopted ordinances granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise and vacating portions of Avenue W and Avenue Y. All other items, including a capital improvement plan presentation and a flooding concern report, were informational with no action taken.

• Approved $200,000 ARPA funding for broadband fiber engineering (3-2)
• Denied $400,000 ARPA funding for Cogdell Memorial Hospital (3-2)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA funding for Scurry County Museum online database (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year Retail Strategies contract ($95K year 1, $75K years 2-3) (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2100 granting Atmos Energy gas franchise (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2104 vacating portion of Avenue W (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2105 vacating portion of Avenue Y (unanimous)
• Approved adding paid quarantine and mental health leave to personnel policy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021-2022 budget. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances related to the city budget, tax rates, and utility rate adjustments.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2101 regarding the 2021-2022 Budget
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2102 regarding the Tax Rate
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2103 increasing sanitation rates and landfill gate fees by $5.00 each
• First reading of ordinances to close and vacate portions of Avenue W and Avenue Y
• Public hearing for the 2021-2022 Budget

The Snyder City Council held a special meeting on August 30, 2021, and adopted on second reading the 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance No. 2101), the tax rate (Ordinance No. 2102), and utility rates (Ordinance No. 2103), which includes a $5.00 increase in sanitation rates and a $5.00 increase in landfill gate fees. The council also approved on first reading two ordinances to close and vacate portions of Avenue W and Avenue Y, requested by Rangeland Properties, LLC. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session.

• Adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2101, the 2021-2022 budget, with all present members voting yes.
• Adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2102, setting the tax rate for 2021, with all present members voting yes.
• Adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2103, establishing utility rates and replacing Ordinance No. 2086, including a $5.00 increase in sanitation rates and a $5.00 increase in landfill gate fees, with all present members voting yes.
• Approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2104, closing, abandoning, and vacating a portion of Avenue W between Moncrief Avenue and Parks Avenue, requested by Rangeland Properties, LLC, with all present members voting yes.
• Approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2105, closing, abandoning, and vacating a portion of Avenue Y north of Parks Avenue, requested by Rangeland Properties, LLC, with all present members voting yes.
• Approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on August 2, 2021, and the Special Council Meeting on August 9, 2021, with all present members voting yes.
• Convened into executive session for economic development negotiations; no action was taken upon reconvening.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a proposed tax rate of .4800 and the first reading of ordinances regarding the 2021-2022 budget and utility rates. The meeting also includes a second reading for a rezoning request at 1908 Peyton Avenue.

• Public hearing on a proposed tax rate of .4800, which would generate $49,447 in additional revenue
• First reading of an ordinance to increase sanitation rates and landfill gate fees by $5.00 each
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2099 to rezone 1908 Peyton Avenue from M-2 to R-3
• First reading of the 2021-2022 City Budget ordinance
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from May 10, 2021

The Snyder City Council adopted a property tax rate of .4800, which generates $49,719 over the effective rate, and approved the 2021-2022 budget on first reading. It also approved first readings of ordinances setting the tax rate and increasing sanitation rates and landfill gate fees by $5.00 each. The rezoning of 1908 Peyton Avenue to R-3 was adopted on second reading. Councilmember Mitch Hickman voted against the tax rate, budget, and utility ordinances.

• Adopted tax rate of .4800 (5-1, Hickman no)
• Approved 2021-2022 budget on first reading (5-1, Hickman no)
• Approved tax rate ordinance on first reading (5-1, Hickman no)
• Approved utility rate ordinance with $5 sanitation and landfill fee increases (5-1, Hickman no)
• Adopted rezoning of 1908 Peyton Avenue to R-3 on second reading (5-0-1, Matthies abstained)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is meeting to consider a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy over its 2021 rate review, approve a new gas franchise ordinance, and propose a tax rate for the 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing and ordinance for rezoning 1908 Peyton Avenue from manufacturing to residential, plus several routine approvals and reports.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1908 Peyton Avenue from M-2 to R-3
• Resolution approving Atmos Cities Steering Committee settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
• First reading of Atmos Energy gas franchise ordinance
• Vote to propose a tax rate for 2021-2022
• Approval of Development Corporation of Snyder 2021-2022 budget

The Snyder City Council approved a settlement with Atmos Energy regarding 2021 rate review filings, a 15-year gas franchise with a 5% fee, a proposed ad valorem tax rate of .4800, and first reading of a rezoning for 1908 Peyton Avenue. The council also discussed the 2021-2022 budget, agreeing to extend the vehicle replacement schedule to reduce the deficit, and approved several other items including the Development Corporation of Snyder's budget and a real property purchase.

• Approved Resolution R210802A settling Atmos rate review (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2100, 15-year Atmos franchise with 5% fee (unanimous)
• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of .4800 (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2099 rezoning 1908 Peyton Ave to R-3 (4-0-1)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder 2021-2022 budget (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R210802B for DCS real property purchase (3-1-1)
• Tabled quarterly Chamber of Commerce report (4-1)
• Approved amending TexPool/TexPrime authorized reps (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding its regular July 2021 meeting to consider several contracts, ordinances, and property matters. Key items include a sole-source purchase agreement for sewer equipment, awarding a seal coating bid, and second-reading votes on two property rezonings. The council will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, tax abatement amendments, and the American Rescue Plan.

• Sole source purchase agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for belt press equipment and repair for the Sewer Department, up to $225,907.00
• Awarding bid for seal coating
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2096 revising building and related services fees, including new certified fire inspection fees
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2097 to rezone 1603 Avenue T from R-2 Limited Multi-Family Residential to C-2 Commercial
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2098 to rezone 1800 19th Street from M-1 Light Manufacturing to R-3 General Residential

The Snyder City Council approved a $345,132.18 seal coating bid with Ridgeback Asphalt and a $225,907 sole source agreement with Andritz Separation for sewer equipment. It adopted three ordinances on second reading, including a fee schedule update (4-1) and two rezoning requests. The council also authorized an audit of the Chamber of Commerce's financial records and discussed the upcoming budget and American Rescue Plan funding.

• Approved sole source purchase agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for belt press equipment and repair up to $225,907 (unanimous)
• Awarded seal coating bid to Ridgeback Asphalt, LLC for $345,132.18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2096 updating building and related services fees, removing roofing and fencing permit requirements (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2097 rezoning 1603 Avenue T from R-2 to C-2 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2098 rezoning 1800 19th Street from M-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to employ a private firm to audit Snyder Chamber of Commerce financial records (unanimous)
• Approved tax deeds for two trust properties (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial reports for May and June (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting with two public hearings on rezoning requests: one for 1603 Avenue T from R-2 to C-2, and another for 1800 19th Street from M-1 to R-3. The council will also consider accepting the June 19 runoff election results, appointing a new CRMWD board member, and appointing a Planning and Zoning Commission member. The meeting is conducted via video conference due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1603 Avenue T from R-2 to C-2 (request by Edvardo Murillo)
• Public hearing: Rezone 1800 19th Street from M-1 to R-3 (request by Ashley Smith)
• Consider accepting canvass of June 19, 2021 runoff election
• Appoint new CRMWD Board member to replace Jeff Knowles (term ends May 31, 2022)
• Appoint new Planning and Zoning Commission board member

The Snyder City Council held a special meeting on June 22, 2021, and approved on first reading two rezoning ordinances: one to rezone 1603 Avenue T from R-2 to C-2 (passed 4-1, with Councilmember Strayhorn voting no), and another to rezone 1800 19th Street from M-1 to R-3 (passed unanimously). The council also accepted the June 19 runoff election canvass, appointed Mike McWilliams to the CRMWD Board and Jerry Webb to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and recognized the new mayor, Stephanie Ducheneaux, who took the oath of office.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2097 to rezone 1603 Avenue T from R-2 to C-2 (4-1, Strayhorn no)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2098 to rezone 1800 19th Street from M-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Accepted the canvass of the June 19, 2021 runoff election (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike McWilliams to the CRMWD Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Webb to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:08 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2021, to consider and act on several items, including adopting a fence ordinance, approving a fireworks funding request, repealing and replacing the fee ordinance, and authorizing participation in the state SmartBuy program. They will also discuss Chamber of Commerce operations, consider a grant application for a patrol vehicle, renew employee health insurance, and make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2095 adding fence regulations, requiring permits for fences over 7 feet
• Request by Snyder Chamber of Commerce for funding toward 4th of July fireworks display
• First reading of ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1085 and revising building and related services fees, adding fire inspection fees
• Resolution R210607A to join Texas SmartBuy membership program
• Resolution R210607B to submit grant application for Snyder Patrol Vehicle 2022 project

The Snyder City Council voted 4-1 not to adopt Ordinance No. 2095, which would have required permits for fences over seven feet. The council approved $4,125 toward the July 4th fireworks display and passed several other items, including a new fee schedule, participation in the state SmartBuy program, a patrol vehicle grant application, and a health insurance contract renewal. No action was taken on a discussion about how the Chamber of Commerce uses hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Ordinance No. 2095 (fence regulations) not adopted (4-1)
• Approved $4,125 for July 4th fireworks display (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2096 on first reading, repealing and replacing fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R210607A to join Texas SmartBuy program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R210607B for Snyder Patrol Vehicle 2022 grant application (unanimous)
• Renewed Texas Municipal League employee health insurance contract (unanimous)
• Appointed DaNorris Smith and Dewey Grinslade to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Highfield as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to handle election-related business, including accepting the canvass of the May 1 general election, certifying runoff candidates for mayor, and ordering the runoff election. The council will also appoint election judges and a deputy early voting clerk for the June 19 runoff. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Acceptance of canvass of May 1, 2021 General Election
• Certification of runoff candidates to elect Mayor
• Ordering the runoff election to elect Mayor
• Appointing Nancy Doyle as Election Judge and Tommy Doyle as Alternate Judge for June 19 runoff
• Appointing Paula Juarez as Deputy Early Voting Clerk for June 19 runoff

The Snyder City Council unanimously approved the canvass of the May 1 general election, certified runoff candidates for mayor, and ordered a runoff election for June 19, 2021. It also appointed election judges and a deputy early voting clerk for that runoff. Councilmembers Sarah Jamison and Carson Matthies were sworn in as at-large members.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted canvass of May 1, 2021 general election (unanimous)
• Certified runoff candidates for mayor (unanimous)
• Ordered runoff election for mayor on June 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Doyle as Election Judge and Tommy Doyle as Alternate Judge for June 19 runoff (unanimous)
• Appointed Paula Juarez as Deputy Early Voting Clerk for June 19 runoff (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider approving four equipment purchases totaling $186,573, including a John Deere tractor, a road broom, and two Bush Hog attachments. They will also vote on second reading of two rezoning ordinances, one for a property on East 37th Street and another for a property in the Cody Heights Addition. Other items include a resolution denying Oncor's rate increase, a new fence regulation ordinance, and various appointments and reports.

• Purchase of John Deere 5100M tractor for $65,173.45
• Purchase of Broce Broom RCT-350 for $69,000
• Rezone 111 East 37th Street from C-2 to R-1
• Rezone Cody Heights Addition from R-3 to M-2
• Resolution denying Oncor's distribution rate increase

The Snyder City Council approved a resolution denying Oncor's proposed distribution rate increase and authorized participation with OCSC and hiring legal counsel. The council also approved on first reading a new fence regulation ordinance requiring permits for fences over seven feet, which passed 4-2. Several equipment purchases for the street department were approved, along with two rezoning requests and various board reappointments.

• Approved Resolution R210503 denying Oncor's distribution rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2095 adding fence regulations, requiring permits for fences over 7 feet (4-2)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 5100M tractor for $65,173.45 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Broce Broom RCT-350 for $69,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Bush Hog 3815 Bat Wing Shredder for $21,500 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Bush Hog 1865E Rear Boom Flail for $30,900 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2093 rezoning 111 East 37th St from C-2 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2094 rezoning Cody Heights Addition Property ID #12479 from R-3 to M-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold public hearings and consider first-reading ordinances for two rezoning requests: one to change 111 East 37th Street from commercial to single-family residential, and another to change Property ID #12479 in Cody Heights Addition from general residential to manufacturing. The council will also consider a sole source purchase agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for belt press equipment and repair for the sewer department up to $225,907, plus several other routine items including a bond ordinance, road improvement agreement, and employee health insurance specifications.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 111 East 37th Street from C-2 to R-1
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone Property ID #12479 (Cody Heights Addition) from R-3 to M-2
• Sole source purchase agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for belt press equipment and repair up to $225,907
• Ordinance No. 2092 authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A
• Road improvements agreement with Antonio R. and Dominga Sosa and Ricky and Michelle Sosa

The City Council approved a sole-source purchase agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for belt press equipment and repair for the Sewer Department, up to $225,907. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2092 authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A, and approved on first reading two rezoning requests: 111 37th Street from C-2 to R-1, and Cody Heights Addition property ID #12479 from R-3 to M-2. The council approved a road improvements agreement with the Sosa family (5-1, Councilmember Clay opposed), renewed City Manager Merle Taylor's employment agreement for two years (4-2, Jamison and Hickman opposed), and approved a tax deed for a property at 413 33rd Street to Ayon Wealth LLC for $1,100.

• Approved Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc. for Belt Press Equipment and Repair for the Sewer Department up to $225,907
• Approved minutes of the Special Council Meeting March 22, 2021
• Approved Ratification of Royalty Unitization Agreement with Kinder Morgan Production Company, LLC
• Approved Road Improvements Agreement with Antonio R. and Dominga Sosa and Ricky and Michelle Sosa (5-1, Clay opposed)
• Approved quarterly Snyder Chamber of Commerce report (Hickman abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2092 authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A
• Approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2093 rezoning 111 37th Street from C-2 to R-1
• Approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2094 rezoning Cody Heights Addition property ID #12479 from R-3 to M-2

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the minutes from the March 1, 2021 regular meeting and to receive a presentation of the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The agenda also includes a budget schedule for information and a visitors forum for public comment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2021 regular meeting
• Presentation of 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Budget schedule provided for information
• Visitors forum for public comment (up to 5 minutes per speaker)

The Snyder City Council held a special meeting and approved the minutes from the March 1, 2021 regular meeting. The council also approved the 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, with two members abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an invocation, visitor recognition, and a brief information update on the budget schedule and next meeting date.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (4-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider awarding bids for a police SUV and a pickup truck, approve resolutions for bond refunding, and discuss a water leak adjustment program. They will also appoint election judges for the May 1, 2021 general election and review the racial profiling report from the fire department.

• Award bid to Wilson Motors for 2020/2021 Ford Police Package SUV at $36,667
• Award bid to Blake Fulenwider for 2021 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 at $30,287
• Adopt resolution authorizing sales tax revenue refunding bond, Taxable Series 2021
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2091 for General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021
• Approve equipment donation agreement with Lake Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department

The Snyder City Council approved several items, including a resolution authorizing the Development Corporation of Snyder to issue refunding bonds and an ordinance authorizing the city to issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, to refinance the 2013 Certificate of Obligation. The council also awarded bids for a police SUV and a pickup truck, approved a fire department equipment donation, a line item transfer, the racial profiling report, the January financial report, and appointed election officials. A discussion on a water leak adjustment program was held, but no action was taken.

• Approved bid to Wilson Motors for a 2020/2021 Ford Police Package SUV for $36,667.
• Approved bid to Blake Fulenwider for a 2021 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 for $30,287.
• Approved minutes of the February 1, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved Resolution authorizing the Development Corporation of Snyder to issue Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021 (passed 4-1, with one abstention).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2091 authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, to refinance the 2013 Certificate of Obligation.
• Approved Equipment Donation Agreement with Lake Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department.
• Approved Resolution R210301 transferring $5,530 for automotive equipment.
• Approved annual racial profiling report from the Snyder Fire Department.

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider approving a resolution supporting a proposed housing tax credit community, Buffalo Courts, west of Houston Parkway and College Avenue. They will also vote on purchasing two sanitation trucks and a pickup, a utility line extension agreement with Snyder Royal LLC, an electronic funds transfer policy, and ordering the May 1 general election.

• Resolution R210201A supporting Buffalo Courts housing tax credit community
• Purchase of 2021 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 for $30,787
• Purchase of two Freightliner 108SD trucks for $406,058
• Water and sewer utility line extension agreement with Snyder Royal, LLC
• Ordering general election for May 1, 2021 for Mayor and two Councilmembers

The Snyder City Council denied a resolution supporting the proposed Buffalo Courts affordable senior housing development, despite presentations and resident support, due to concerns about the location. The council also approved several purchases and routine items, including a new pickup truck, two Freightliner trucks, utility line extension agreement, and financial reports.

• Denied Resolution R210201A supporting Buffalo Courts housing tax credit community (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x4 for $30,787 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Freightliner 108SD trucks for $406,058 (unanimous)
• Approved Water and Sewer Utility Line Extension Agreement with Snyder Royal, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Electronic Funds Transfer Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R210201B for 2022 CID/CSI Vehicle Project grant application (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment report for quarter ending Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report for November (5-0, Hickman abstained)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including the second reading of an ordinance to close and vacate a portion of Trinity Drive north of Martha Ann Blvd, requested by the Scurry County Hospital District. They will also consider approving chamber of commerce reports and a hotel occupancy tax budget, a recommendation to hire a new executive director for the Development Corporation, and other routine matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2090 to close, abandon, and vacate Trinity Drive north of Martha Ann Blvd
• Approval of Snyder Chamber of Commerce 2021 budget for hotel occupancy tax funds
• Recommendation by Development Corporation of Snyder Board on hiring a new executive director
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Approval of monthly financial report for October

Building Standards Commission

The Snyder Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on three properties deemed substandard: 2803 Ave Y, 2108 40th Street, and 2502 26th Street. For each, the commission will discuss, consider declaring the building a nuisance, and vote on approval of an order (200104A, 200104B, 200104C). The meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2021, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing and potential nuisance declaration for 2803 Ave Y
• Consideration of Order No. 200104A for 2803 Ave Y
• Public hearing and potential nuisance declaration for 2108 40th Street
• Consideration of Order No. 200104B for 2108 40th Street
• Public hearing and potential nuisance declaration for 2502 26th Street

The Building Standards Commission held public hearings on three fire-damaged properties. It declared the structure at 2803 Ave Y a nuisance and approved Order No. 210104A, giving the owners 30 days to demolish it or the city will do so and place a lien. It tabled action on the property at 2108 40th Street. It declared the property at 2502 26th Street a nuisance and approved Order No. 210104C with the same 30-day demolition requirement.

• Declared 2803 Ave Y a nuisance (4-1, Hickman opposed)
• Approved Order No. 210104A for demolition of 2803 Ave Y (5-0)
• Tabled nuisance declaration for 2108 40th Street (5-0)
• Tabled Order No. 200104B for 2108 40th Street (5-0)
• Declared 2502 26th Street a nuisance (5-0)
• Approved Order No. 210104C for demolition of 2502 26th Street (5-0)