Snyder public meetings in 2023

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings for eight properties. The body will consider and act on declaring these substandard buildings as nuisances and approving corresponding orders.

• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 201 24th St (Order No. 231204A)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 400 28th St (Order No. 231204B)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 414 29th St (Order No. 231204C)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 605 20th St (Order No. 231204D)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 2104 26th St, 2308 29th St, 2607 Ave I, and 2800 Ave F

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider several action items, including buying a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor for $56,336, adopting a landscaping ordinance on second reading, approving an interlocal agreement for emergency management, and authorizing automated license plate recognition cameras. They will also hold executive sessions on real property and pending litigation.

• Purchase of 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility from Rockdale Country Ford for $56,336.00
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2135 adding landscaping requirements to Chapter 6 (Health and Sanitation)
• Approval of interlocal agreement for emergency management services with Scurry County
• Resolution R231204 authorizing ALPR cameras in TxDOT right-of-way
• Tax deed for property at 320 28th Street, Snyder, TX to Mangwenya, LLC for $1,000.00

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider approving over $1.68 million in equipment purchases, including a landfill compactor, trucks, and a backhoe, plus a public hearing for a home occupation permit. They will also vote on 23 economic improvement agreements with local businesses and an ordinance adding landscaping requirements. The meeting includes an executive session on consulting services and a possible appointment to fill a council vacancy.

• Purchase of Caterpillar 826 landfill compactor for $1,125,265.80
• Purchase of Tarpomatic automatic tarping machine for $89,810.00
• Purchase of 2024 F-550 truck for $95,697.00
• Public hearing for special use home occupation permit for James and Dawn Waddell
• Approval of 23 Economic Improvement Initiative agreements with local businesses

City Council

This is a procedural training session, not a decision-making meeting. The Snyder City Council is receiving best practices training from Slater Elza of Underwood Law Firm. No policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Training by Slater Elza of Underwood Law Firm

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on a tax abatement agreement with Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD, under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. They will also receive updates on the fiber broadband initiative and code enforcement, and consider several routine approvals including minutes, reports, and appointments.

• Tax abatement agreement with Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD (Chapter 312 Texas Tax Code)
• Update on fiber broadband initiative
• Approval of quarterly Chamber of Commerce report
• Resolution R231002A to place a name on ballot for Appraisal District Board
• Resolution R231002B appointing three new members to TIF #1 Board

City Council

The Snyder City Council is meeting to consider a tax abatement for Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Tax abatement consideration for Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD

City Council

This agenda contains only a possible quorum notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The Snyder City Council will vote on adopting the 2023 tax rate ordinance on second reading, approve a School Resource Officer agreement with the school district, and review the city's investment policy. They will also consider several fund transfers for equipment purchases and make appointments to the Building Standards Commission. The agenda includes executive sessions for economic development negotiations and personnel matters.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2134 setting the 2023 tax rate
• Approve School Resource Officer MOU between Snyder PD and Snyder ISD
• Transfer $112,370 for Etnyre 600 gallon distributor trailer
• Transfer $25,140 for salt spreader
• Appoint chair, vice-chair, secretary for Building Standards Commission

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2134 to set the 2023 tax rate and approved amended performance agreements with BEHR Logistics, LLC and Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD. The council also authorized several fund transfers for equipment purchases and appointed leadership for the Building Standards Commission Board.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2134 setting the 2023 tax rate (All present yes)
• Approved School Resource Officer MOU between Police Dept and Snyder ISD (All present yes)
• Approved Resolution R230911A reviewing City Investment Policy (All present yes)
• Approved Resolution R230911B designating The Snyder News as official newspaper (All present yes)
• Approved fund transfers for Etnyre Distributor Trailer ($112,370), Salt Spreader ($25,140), Mobile Radio & Antenna ($6,402.61), and Radio Upgrade ($10,000) (All present yes)
• Appointed Tom Strayhorn (Chair), Sarah Jamison (Vice-Chair), and Carson Matthies (Secretary) to Building Standards Commission Board (All present yes)
• Accepted Amended and Restated Performance Agreements with BEHR Logistics, LLC and Plastic Welding & Fabrication, LTD (4-0-1)
• Approved July monthly financial report (All present yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final adoption of the 2023-2024 budget ordinance and to set the property tax rate for 2023. The council will also hear a presentation on police department recruitment. Public comment is allowed during the visitors forum.

• Adoption on second reading of Ordinance No. 2133 for the 2023-2024 budget (fiscal year Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024)
• Adoption of the tax rate and first reading of an ordinance setting the 2023 tax rate
• Presentation regarding police department recruitment
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2023 special council meeting

The City Council adopted the 2023-2024 budget on second reading and established the ad valorem tax rate. The council also approved the first reading of the ordinance regarding the tax rate.

• Approved minutes of the August 21, 2023 Special Council Meeting (All present voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2133 for the 2023-2024 budget with a $79,900 General Fund adjustment (All present voted yes)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rate of $0.3981 (All present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2134 regarding the tax rate (All present voted yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and to consider approving the budget ordinance on first reading. The meeting also includes approval of the August 7, 2023 minutes and a citizens forum. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget
• First reading of ordinance appropriating funds for fiscal year Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023 regular meeting

The City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2133 for the 2023-2024 budget. The budget covers the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2133 regarding the 2023-2024 budget (All present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (All present voted yes)

City Council

The City Council proposed a new ad valorem tax rate and approved several economic development agreements, including a reinvestment zone for PWF. The council also settled a rate review mechanism with Atmos Energy Corp. and approved the Development Corporation of Snyder's budget.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of .3981 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R230807B designating the PWF Reinvestment Zone (All present yes)
• Approved Performance Agreement between Development Corporation of Snyder and PWF (All present yes)
• Approved settlement agreement between Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp. (All present yes)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Letter of Support for ReMo’s UAN facility grant application (4-1)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder’s 2023-2024 Budget (All present yes)
• Tabled action on city-owned properties at 2413, 2415, 2419, and 2423 College (All present yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget in a workshop and to convene in executive session for personnel matters regarding the city manager. No formal action is expected on budget items, but the council may act on matters discussed in executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including a visitors forum and adjournment.

• Budget workshop: discussion of 2023-2024 budget
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 for personnel matters (City Manager)
• Visitors forum: up to 5 minutes per speaker
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for August 7, 5:30 p.m.

The City Council approved the employment contract for City Manager Eli Torres. Members also held a budget workshop to review department capital purchases and employee pay schedules.

• Approved City Manager contract with Eli Torres (All present voted yes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Snyder Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public forum, approve minutes from May 9, 2023, and consider two requests: a zone change by Anna M. Jaramillo (Zone Case #383) and a special use permit for a home occupancy business by James and Dawn Waddell (Special Use Case #SU-051). No old business is listed.

• Zone change request by Anna M. Jaramillo, Zone Case #383
• Special use permit for home occupancy business by James and Dawn Waddell, Case #SU-051
• Public forum for zoning-related comments (3-minute limit)
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct in-person interviews of city manager candidates and discuss the selection of a new city manager, all in executive session. The council may take action on the matter after reconvening in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a visitors forum and adjournment.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 for personnel matters (city manager interviews)
• Possible action on city manager selection after reconvening in open session
• Visitors forum allowing up to 5 minutes per speaker

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct in-person interviews of City Manager candidates in executive session. No action was taken following the session.

• No action taken regarding City Manager candidates

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider routine items including approving minutes, renewing employee health insurance with new rates, and appointing board members. They will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget and hear a presentation on the Development Corporation of Snyder's annual work plan. The agenda includes executive sessions for pending litigation and economic development negotiations.

• Renewing contract and approving new rates with Texas Municipal League for employee health insurance
• Request for assistance on code enforcement incident #17446 for tall weeds violation
• Appointments to Zoning Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Builders Board of Appeals
• Discussion regarding 2023-2024 budget
• Executive session on litigation (Bo Simon Inc. v. City of Snyder) and economic development negotiations

City Council approved the Development Corporation of Snyder’s Economic Improvement Initiative and renewed employee health insurance contracts with the Texas Municipal League. The council also denied a code enforcement assistance request and tabled three board appointments. A budget workshop was held for a proposed total budget of $22,453,470.

• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder’s Economic Improvement Initiative (All present voted yes)
• Approved July 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (All present voted yes)
• Approved Texas Municipal League employee health insurance contract and Dual Plan with Option 1 (All present voted yes)
• Denied Request for Assistance on Code Enforcement Incident #17446 regarding tall weeds (All present voted yes)
• Tabled appointment of new Zoning Board of Adjustments Board member
• Tabled appointment of new Planning and Zoning Commission Board member
• Tabled appointment of new Builders Board of Appeals Board member

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 3, 2023, at 5:30 PM. They will consider adopting an ordinance to rezone 301 North College Avenue from heavy manufacturing to general residential, approve minutes, and receive financial and personnel reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss recruitment of a new city manager.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2132 to rezone 301 North College Avenue from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-3 General Residential
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 regular council and Building Standards Commission meetings
• Monthly financial report for April
• Monthly personnel report
• Executive session on personnel matters (city manager recruitment)

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a property on North College Avenue. The council also approved the April monthly financial report and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2132 to rezone 301 North College Avenue from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-3 General Residential (All present voted yes)
• Approved April monthly financial report (All present voted yes)
• Approved June 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (All present voted yes)
• Approved June 5, 2023 Building Standards Commission Meeting minutes (All present voted yes)
• No action taken following Executive Session regarding City Manager recruitment

City Council

This agenda contains only a possible quorum notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Building Standards Commission

The Snyder Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings and consider declaring five properties as nuisances and approving related orders. The properties are at 3204 Ave L, 2700 Ave G, 1903 15th Street, 1109 Ave R, and 1006 29th Street. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing and action on declaring 3204 Ave L a nuisance and approving Order No. 221107E
• Discussion of Order No. 040323A for 2700 Ave G
• Public hearing and action on declaring 1903 15th Street a nuisance and approving Order No. 06052023A
• Public hearing and action on declaring 1109 Ave R a nuisance and approving Order No. 06052023B
• Public hearing and action on declaring 1006 29th Street a nuisance and approving Order No. 06052023C

The Building Standards Commission declared four properties as substandard nuisances and approved corresponding orders. Property owners were given 30 days to complete cleanup or demolition to avoid city action and liens.

• Declared building at 3204 Avenue L a nuisance (4-0)
• Approved Order No. 221107E for 3204 Avenue L (4-0)
• Declared building at 1903 15th Street a nuisance (4-0)
• Approved Order No. 06052023A for 1903 15th Street (4-0)
• Declared building at 1109 Avenue R a nuisance (4-0)
• Approved Order No. 06052023B for 1109 Avenue R (4-0)
• Declared building at 1006 29th Street a nuisance (4-0)
• Approved Order No. 06052023C for 1006 29th Street (4-0)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on first reading of an ordinance to rezone 301 North College Avenue from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-3 General Residential, requested by Calvary Baptist Church. The council will also consider equipment purchases, a home occupation permit, health insurance contract renewal, board appointments, and the March financial report. Executive sessions are scheduled for economic development and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone 301 North College Avenue from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-3 General Residential (Calvary Baptist Church request)
• Purchase of Caterpillar Model 304 hydraulic excavator from Warren Cat for $101,500.00 (Dept. 75)
• Purchase of Vogele Super 700I 2023 paver from Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc. for $242,116.42 (Dept. 25)
• Special Use Home Occupation Permit SU-050 for Raymond Shook
• Renewal of Texas Municipal League employee health insurance contract with new rates

City Council approved the purchase of a hydraulic excavator and a paver. The council also passed the first reading of a rezoning request for Calvary Baptist Church and renewed the employee health insurance contract with Texas Municipal League.

• Approved purchase of Caterpillar Model 304 Hydraulic Excavator for $101,500.00 (All present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of Vogele Super 7001 2023 Paver for $242,116.42 (All present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2132 to rezone 301 North College Avenue from M-2 to R-3 (All present voted yes)
• Approved Special Use Home Occupation Permit SU-050 for Raymond Shook (All present voted yes)
• Approved renewal of Texas Municipal League employee health insurance contract and new rates (All present voted yes)
• Approved March monthly financial report (All present voted yes)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder project and agreement (All present voted yes)
• Tabled appointments for Zoning Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Builders Board of Appeals

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting updated building and electrical codes on second reading, and to discuss the recruitment of a new city manager in executive session. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2130 adopting 2021 International Building Code and 2023 National Electrical Code
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2131 amending Cross-Connection Control Program
• Executive session on personnel matters (recruitment of new city manager)
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 special meeting

The City Council approved two ordinances on second reading to update building and electrical codes and the Cross-Connection Control Program. The council also held an executive session regarding the recruitment of a new City Manager, though no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved minutes of the May 15, 2023 Special Council Meeting (All present voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2130 updating the city code to the 2021 International Building Code and 2023 National Electrical Code (All present voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2131 amending the Cross-Connection Control Program (All present voted yes)
• No action taken following executive session on City Manager recruitment

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the minutes from May 1, 2023, and to vote on first reading of two ordinances: one adopting the 2021 International Building Code and related codes, and another updating the cross-connection control program. They will also review the February financial report and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. The agenda includes ceremonial items like oaths of office for recently elected officials.

• First reading of ordinance adopting 2021 International Building Code and related codes (2023 NEC)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 3.09 Cross-Connection Control Program
• Approval of February 2023 monthly financial report
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Signing of statement of officers and oaths for Mayor and two councilmembers

The City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to adopt the 2021 International Building Code and 2023 National Electrical Code. The council also updated the Cross-Connection Control Program and appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2130 adopting 2021 International Building Code and 2023 National Electrical Code (All yes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2131 amending Cross-Connection Control Program (All yes)
• Approved February monthly financial report (All yes)
• Appointed Tom Strayhorn as Mayor Pro-Tem (All yes)
• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (All yes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Snyder Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change request from Calvary Baptist Church (Case #383) and a special use permit for a home occupancy business submitted by Raymond and Audrey Shook (Case #SU-050). The body will also discuss Zoning Ordinance #982, which includes references to sidewalk cafe and street patio handbooks. Additionally, the commission will approve minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting and review April 2023 appointments.

• Zone Change Request: Calvary Baptist Church, Zone Case #383
• Special Use Permit: Home Occupancy Business, Raymond and Audrey Shook, Case #SU-050
• Discussion: Zoning Ordinance #982 (includes Sidewalk Cafe and Street Patio handbooks)
• Approval of Minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider approving a $112,370 purchase of an Etnyre 600-gallon distributor trailer and an amended Chapter 380 economic development agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC. They will also discuss City Hall drainage improvements and an interlocal cooperation agreement with Scurry County, plus several board appointments and financial reports. The agenda includes an executive session on pending litigation regarding a property value correction.

• Purchase of Etnyre 600-gallon distributor trailer for $112,370 via BuyBoard
• Amended and restated Chapter 380 economic development agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC
• Discussion on City Hall drainage improvements
• Interlocal cooperation agreement between City of Snyder and Scurry County
• Reappointments to CRMWD, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other boards

City Council approved an amended economic development agreement with BEHR Logistics, LLC and authorized the purchase of a distributor trailer. The council also approved the City Hall Drainage Improvement Project and voted to appeal a 2022 tax value ruling for Rafter J.

• Approved $112,370.00 purchase of Etnyre 600 Gallon Distributor Trailer (All Yes)
• Approved Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with BEHR Logistics, LLC (5-0-1)
• Approved City Hall Drainage Improvement Project (All Yes)
• Authorized Interim City Manager to continue negotiations with Scurry County on Interlocal Agreement (All Yes)
• Reappointed Carl Smith and Mark Cochran to CRMWD Board of Directors (All Yes)
• Reappointed David Strunk and Paul Bond to Zoning Board of Adjustments Board (All Yes)
• Appointed Anthony Flores to Builders Board of Appeals Board (All Yes)
• Voted to appeal, reverse, or nullify Appraisal Review Board ruling for Rafter J 2022 Ad Valorem Taxes (All Yes)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission declared three properties as nuisances and approved corresponding orders for demolition. Other properties were granted additional time for demolition or removed from consideration because demolition was already complete.

• Declared building at 1100 28" Street a nuisance (6-1)
• Approved Order No. 221107B (6-1)
• Declared building at 2700 Avenue G a nuisance (6-1)
• Approved Order No. 040323A (6-1)
• Declared building at 2108 40" Street a nuisance (6-1)
• Approved Order No. 040323B (6-1)
• Granted 30-day demolition extension for 1100 28" Street
• Granted 90-day demolition extension for 2700 Avenue G

City Council

The Snyder City Council will discuss and possibly act on a tax abatement agreement with Snyder Luxury Villas LLC for a proposed 48-unit apartment complex in the Llano Escondido Reinvestment Zone. The estimated cost of improvements is about $4,000,000. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023, at City Hall.

• Tax abatement consideration for Snyder Luxury Villas LLC
• 48-unit apartment complex proposed
• Estimated improvement cost: $4,000,000
• Property located in Llano Escondido Reinvestment Zone (Block 5, Scarborough Addition)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2023, to consider and act on several items, including a tax abatement agreement with Snyder Luxury Villas LLC, an update on Retail Strategies, LLC, and approval of the quarterly Chamber of Commerce report. The council will also discuss funding for the 4th of July fireworks, employee health insurance specifications, and a limestone color selection for a retaining wall at City Hall. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters, including recruitment of a new city manager and an interim city manager.

• Tax abatement agreement with Snyder Luxury Villas LLC under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code
• First amendment to Publicity and Tourism Agreement between City and Snyder Chamber of Commerce
• Request by Chamber of Commerce for funding assistance for 4th of July firework display
• Specifications for employee health insurance
• Selecting color of limestone for brick stone retaining wall at City Hall

The provided minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions. The only action taken was the motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (All present voted yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to approve the minutes from March 20, 2023, and the 2021-2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. They will also discuss recruiting a new city manager in executive session, and receive information on the Cities Aggregation Power Project. No formal action will be taken on public comments.

• Approval of 2021-2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding recruitment of new city manager
• Information item on Cities Aggregation Power Project
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2023 special meeting

The City Council approved the 2021-2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the minutes from the March 20, 2023, special meeting. The council convened in executive session to discuss the recruitment of a new City Manager, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved minutes of the Special Council Meeting March 20, 2023 (All present voted yes)
• Approved 2021-2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (4-1)
• No action taken regarding recruitment of new City Manager

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a resolution to apply for a Texas Division of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Grant, discuss a retaining wall at City Hall, and enter executive session to discuss recruiting a new city manager and appointing an interim one. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Resolution R230320 authorizing filing for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with Texas Division of Emergency Management
• Discussion of Brick Stone Retaining Wall at City Hall
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding city manager recruitment and interim appointment
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023 special meeting
• Public comment period for visitors

The City Council appointed an interim city manager and authorized a grant application for hazard mitigation. The council also approved funding for a retaining wall at City Hall.

• Appointed Eli Torres as Interim City Manager effective April 6, 2023 (All present voted yes)
• Approved Resolution R230320 to file a grant application with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (All present voted yes)
• Approved up to $15,000 for limestone and installation for the Brick Stone Retaining Wall at City Hall (All present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (All present voted yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a public hearing and consider designating a reinvestment zone for BEHR Logistics, along with a Chapter 380 economic development agreement. They will also vote on a $1.98 million bid for Phase 6 water and sewer line improvements, allocate ARPA funds for public works and alley repairs, and discuss a truck route ordinance and other items.

• Public hearing and resolution to designate BEHR Logistics reinvestment zone (Chapter 312 tax abatement)
• Chapter 380 economic development agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC
• Award bid to Whitewater Construction, Inc. for $1,984,731.00 for Phase 6 water and sewer line improvements
• Allocate $1,368,371.26 from ARPA funds for public works capital improvements
• Allocate $65,000 from ARPA funds for City Hall alley repair

The council approved a major water and sewer line contract and allocated over $1.3M in American Rescue Plan funds for public works. Other actions included designating a reinvestment zone for BEHR Logistics and canceling the May 6 general election due to unopposed candidates.

• Awarded $1,984,731.00 bid to Whitewater Construction, Inc. for Phase 6 Water and Sewer Line Improvements (All present voted yes)
• Allocated $1,368,371.26 from American Rescue Plan Funds for Public Works Capital Improvements (All present voted yes)
• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with BEHR Logistics, LLC (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution R230306A designating BEHR Logistic Reinvestment Zone (4-0-1)
• Canceled May 6, 2023 General Election for Mayor and two Councilmembers At-Large (All present voted yes)
• Accepted real property donation at 2201 Avenue E from Patsy Benitez (All present voted yes)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement between Scurry County and the City of Snyder (All present voted yes)
• Rejected $65,000 allocation from American Rescue Plan Funds for City Hall Alley Repair (All present voted yes)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve two Chapter 380 economic development agreements with Feather & Nest LLC and BEHR Logistics LLC. The council will also interview a candidate for city manager in executive session and may act on the matter in open session. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a community forum on the city manager recruitment.

• Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Feather & Nest LLC
• Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC
• Executive session on personnel matters (city manager recruitment)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (Development Corporation of Snyder projects)
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meetings

The City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Feather & Nest LLC and authorized the Development Corporation of Snyder to enter performance agreements with two entities. The council tabled an economic development agreement for BEHR Logistics LLC.

• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Feather & Nest LLC, including a maximum reimbursement of $75,000 and waived permit fees (All present voted yes)
• Tabled Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with BEHR Logistics LLC (4-0-1)
• Approved allowing Development Corporation of Snyder to enter Performance Agreements with BEHR Logistics LLC and Feather & Nest LLC (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes of the February 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (All present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of the February 6, 2023 Building Standards Commission Meeting (All present voted yes)

Building Standards Commission

The Snyder Building Standards Commission is meeting to discuss five properties under old business: 1006 26th Street, 1100 28th Street, 2201 Avenue E, 2604 Avenue K, and 3204 Avenue L. The agenda lists only discussions, with no decisions or votes specified. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of 1006 26th Street
• Discussion of 1100 28th Street
• Discussion of 2201 Avenue E
• Discussion of 2604 Avenue K
• Discussion of 3204 Avenue L

The Commission reviewed several properties with outstanding issues. Deadlines for foundation removal were set for one property, and others were scheduled for follow-up in April.

• Gave 2604 Avenue K owner until March 1 to remove concrete foundation
• Requested Planning and Zoning check if 1006 26th Street owner will sign demolition agreement
• Scheduled 1006 26th Street for review at April 3 meeting if no agreement is signed
• Scheduled 1100 28th Street for review at April 3 meeting
• Scheduled 3204 Avenue L for review at April 3 meeting
• Noted 2201 Avenue E application to donate property to City will be on March 6 Regular Council Meeting agenda

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold executive sessions to discuss economic development incentives for several applicants, including Snyder Luxury Villas, Brandon Williamson, and Feather & Nest LLC. In open session, they will consider approving a city manager search plan and contracts with two recruitment firms, as well as various reports and an election order.

• Executive session on tax abatement for Snyder Luxury Villas, LLC
• Executive session on Chapter 380 incentives for Brandon Williamson and Feather & Nest LLC
• Consider approval of executive recruitment services agreements with Strategic Government Resources and Clear Career Professionals
• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2128 closing an alley in the 1800 block between 38th and 39th Street
• Order general election for May 6, 2023 for Mayor and two Councilmembers

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider proposals from two firms for executive recruitment services to find a new city manager, and to approve a plan for the search. No other substantive action is on the agenda.

• Consider approval of executive recruitment services agreement with Strategic Government Resources (SGR)
• Consider approval of professional executive search services agreement with Clear Career Professionals
• Consider approval of plan for city manager search

The City Council held a special meeting but took no action on the City Manager search plan or the recruitment proposals from Strategic Government Resources, Inc. and Clear Career Professionals. These items were rescheduled for the February 6 Regular Council Meeting.

• No action taken on Strategic Government Resources, Inc. recruitment proposal
• No action taken on Clear Career Professionals recruitment proposal
• No action taken on City Manager search plan

City Council

The City Council rejected a sole bid for four city-owned tracts on College Avenue and approved a grant application for police rifle-resistant armor. The council also approved the closure of two alley segments and a new real property donation policy.

• Rejected sole bid for College Avenue Tracts 1-4 (All present voted yes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2127 closing and vacating alley portion north of 30th Street (All present voted yes)
• Declined Investment Grade Audit by Performance Services (All present voted yes)
• Approved STAR Program Update (All present voted yes)
• Approved Resolution R230109A for 2024 Police Department Rifle Resistant Armor grant (All present voted yes)
• Approved Resolution R230109C adopting real property donation policy and procedures (All present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2126 amending 2022-2023 Budget (All present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2128 closing alley segment in 1800 Block (5-0-1)