Snyder public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will vote on several items including a hardware purchase for city departments and a new ordinance regarding electronic signs. The body will also discuss a facade grant program and a settlement agreement with Kroger.

• Purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks from Mobile Communications America (MCA) for $110,671.94
• Ordinance No. 2145 to allow and regulate electronic signs in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts
• Approval of the City of Snyder Chapter 380 Façade Grant Program and Application
• Texas Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release Form regarding the Kroger Texas Settlement Agreement
• Appointment of a new board member to the DCOS Board of Directors for Seat 2

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024, to consider and act on several items. Key decisions include adopting on second reading an ordinance to establish the ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone for tax abatement, discussing a tax abatement agreement with ROE Futures LLC, and approving the purchase of three 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for $145,950. The council will also consider first reading of an ordinance allowing electronic signs in certain zoning districts and approve residential tax abatement guidelines.

• Purchase of three 2025 Ford Police Interceptors from Sames Motor Company for $145,950 under TIPS Contract #240901
• Adoption on second reading of Ordinance No. 2144 designating the ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone for commercial-industrial tax abatement
• Discussion and possible action on a tax abatement agreement between the City and ROE Futures, LLC
• First reading of an ordinance amending building regulations to allow electronic signs in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts
• Resolution approving Residential Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria (Resolution R241104A)

Building Standards Commission

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

• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 504 34th Street (Order No. 241104A)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 701 29th Street (Order No. 241104B)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 900 31st Street (Order No. 241104C)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 3311 Ave G (Order No. 241104D)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 2303 Ave H, 1712 Ave I, and 3212 Ave K

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the designation of the ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone. The body will consider and act on an ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 2140 and replace it with a new designation for this zone.

• Public hearing on the ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone
• Proposed ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 2140
• Proposed commercial-industrial tax abatement pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code

City Council

The Snyder City Council will vote on a first reading to amend building regulations to allow electronic signs in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts. The council will also discuss residential tax abatement guidelines and consider approving the purchase of multiple vehicles totaling over $741,000. Other actions include appointing new members to the TIF #1 board, approving an audit agreement with EideBailly, and accepting the quarterly Chamber of Commerce report.

• Purchase of a Western Star 47X dump truck with Etnyre body for $273,352.00
• Purchase of a Western Star 47X sanitation truck with KANN body for $309,546.56
• Purchase of three 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for $158,350.00
• First reading of an ordinance to allow electronic signs in C-1, C-2, M-1, M-2 zoning districts
• Discussion on residential tax abatement guidelines and criteria

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider ratifying the 2024-2025 operating budget and tax rate, which will require more revenue from property taxes than last year. They will also vote on first reading of an ordinance allowing electronic signs in commercial and industrial zoning districts, discuss renaming a city street, and decide whether to terminate a consulting agreement with Aoka Engineering LLC. Old business includes second readings for ordinances designating a reinvestment zone, setting the tax rate, and amending records management rules. Additionally, multiple fund transfers for public safety equipment (ballistic vests, less lethal weapons, a fire pumper, and a tanker) will be considered.

• Ratification of 2024-2025 operating budget and tax rate requiring more property tax revenue
• First reading of ordinance allowing electronic signs in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts
• Termination of consulting agreement with Aoka Engineering LLC (Aoka Code Consulting)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2140 designating the ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone for potential tax abatement
• Transfer of $528,650 for a Freightliner M2-106 Pumper and $544,462 for a Freightliner M2-106 Tanker for Dept. 18

The Snyder City Council voted unanimously to terminate its consulting agreement with Aoka Engineering LLC and authorized the City Attorney to send a notice of termination. The council also ratified the 2024-2025 operating budget and tax rate, approved several fund transfers for equipment purchases, and adopted ordinances on second reading for a reinvestment zone, tax rate, and records management. An ordinance on electronic signs was tabled until the October 7 meeting, and no action was taken on renaming a street in honor of Coach Nolan Richardson.

• Terminated consulting agreement with Aoka Engineering LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified 2024-2025 operating budget and tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved $20,387.48 transfer for rifle-rated ballistic vests (unanimous)
• Approved $3,654.00 transfer for less lethal weapons (unanimous)
• Approved $6,385.79 transfer for force-on-force glocks and carriers (unanimous)
• Approved $33,252.00 transfer for animal control cage (unanimous)
• Approved $528,650.00 transfer for Freightliner pumper (unanimous)
• Approved $544,462.00 transfer for Freightliner tanker (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget and setting a property tax rate of .3981, which would generate $48,847 above the no-new-revenue rate. Other items include awarding a $260,375 sealcoat project bid, approving commercial and residential tax abatement guidelines, designating a reinvestment zone, and entering a property exchange agreement with Summer Moon Properties, LLC.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2139 for the 2024-2025 budget (FY October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025).
• Public hearing and adoption of proposed property tax rate of .3981.
• Award of bid to Lipham Asphalt & Paving for $260,375 for the 2024 Sealcoat Project.
• Approval of commercial and residential tax abatement guidelines and criteria under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
• Property exchange agreement under Chapter 380 between the City and Summer Moon Properties, LLC.

The Snyder City Council adopted the 2024-2025 budget on second reading and set the tax rate at .3981, which will generate $48,847 over the no-new-revenue rate. The council also awarded a sealcoat project bid, approved commercial tax abatement guidelines, and approved a property exchange agreement with Summer Moon Properties, LLC. All votes were unanimous among members present; Councilmember Julian Dominguez was absent.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Set 2024 tax rate at .3981 (first reading, unanimous)
• Awarded $260,375 sealcoat bid to Lipham Asphalt & Paving (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Tax Abatement Guidelines, lowering threshold from $200,000 to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ROE Futures Reinvestment Zone designation (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved Managed IT Services Agreement with Snider Technology Services LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 Property Exchange Agreement with Summer Moon Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Building Standards Commission officers (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings for nine properties identified as substandard. For each location, the commission will consider declaring the building a nuisance and approving corresponding demolition orders.

• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 414 30th (Order No.240909A)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 416 30th (Order No.240909B)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 1204 34th (Order No.240909C)
• Public hearing and nuisance declaration for 2106 26th (Order No.240909D)
• Public hearings for properties at 2308 29th, 2505 Ave N, 2700 Ave J, 2709 Ave Q, and 2811 Ave J

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Snyder Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on a zone change request (Zone Case #384) submitted by Isidro Ornelas Padilla. The agenda also includes a public forum for zoning-related issues not on the agenda and approval of minutes from the July 27, 2023 meeting.

• Zone change request by Isidro Ornelas Padilla, Zone Case #384
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting
• Public forum for zoning-related rules, issues, or policies not on the agenda

City Council

The Snyder City Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, followed by a first reading of the budget appropriation ordinance. The council will vote on a settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding its 2024 rate review mechanism and consider second reading of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Oak Street. Other action items include approving a professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas, mutual aid fire agreements with Howard and Borden counties, and the Development Corporation of Snyder's annual report and budget.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2138 to close and vacate a portion of Oak Street at Block 12, Lot 1, Lundy's Park Addition
• Resolution approving settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2024 rate review mechanism
• Professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC
• Mutual aid fire protection/rescue agreements with Howard County and Borden County

The Snyder City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved all agenda items. Key actions included adopting the 2024-2025 budget ordinance on first reading, approving a settlement with Atmos Energy regarding rates, and approving mutual aid agreements with Howard and Borden counties. The council also approved the Development Corporation of Snyder's annual report and budget, and a professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC.

• Adopted 2024-2025 budget ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Atmos Energy rate settlement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder annual report (unanimous)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Howard County (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Borden County (unanimous)
• Closed and vacated portion of Oak Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider and vote on proposing a tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. Other actions include approving a $156,945 purchase of water meters, an ordinance to vacate a portion of Oak Street, and resolutions for water system improvements and a Keep Snyder Beautiful committee. The council will also review the June financial report and quarterly investment report.

• Vote to propose a tax rate for 2024-2025
• Purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters from Core & Main for $156,945
• First reading of ordinance closing/vacating a portion of Oak Street in Lundy's Park Addition
• Resolution R240805A authorizing application for Texas Water Development Board financial assistance for water system improvements
• Resolution R240805B supporting Keep Texas Beautiful and establishing a Keep Snyder Beautiful committee

City Council

The Snyder City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the 2024-2025 budget. The council also plans to consider employee health insurance specifications and contract renewals with the Texas Municipal League. Additionally, members will review May financial reports and appoint a new DCOS Board member.

• Presentation and discussion of the 2024-2025 budget
• Renewal of employee health insurance contract and rates with Texas Municipal League
• Appointment of Brodie Calley to the DCOS Board of Directors
• Amendment of City of Snyder purchasing procedures
• Approval of May 2024 monthly financial report

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a drought contingency plan on second reading, approving the Chamber of Commerce's hotel occupancy tax budget, and approving specifications for employee health insurance. The council will also discuss real property at 3012 El Paso Avenue and hold executive sessions on economic development negotiations with ROE Futures, LLC and personnel matters regarding the city manager.

• Adoption on second reading of Ordinance No. 2137 repealing and replacing Article 13.07 Drought Contingency Plan
• Approval of Snyder Chamber of Commerce 2024 budget for hotel occupancy tax funds
• Discussion and possible action regarding real property at 3012 El Paso Avenue
• Approval of specifications for employee health insurance
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (Performance Agreement between Development Corporation of Snyder and ROE Futures, LLC)

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including adopting a budget amendment on second reading, approving a new drought contingency plan on first reading, and accepting the May 4 general election canvass. They will also elect a mayor pro-tem and reappoint members to the CRMWD board. Non-action items include swearing in new police officers and signing oaths for councilmembers.

• Adoption on second reading of Ordinance No. 2136 amending the 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2133)
• First reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Article 13.07 Drought Contingency Plan
• Acceptance of the canvass of the May 4, 2024 General Election
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Reappointment of Mike McWilliams and Steve Mackey to CRMWD Board of Directors

City Council

The Snyder City Council will consider approving a $2,011,000 bid for water treatment plant sedimentation basin and wastewater UV disinfection improvements, and a $544,462 purchase of a Freightliner tanker. They will also review a master contract for industrial park water/sewer improvements, an amendment to the BEHR Logistics performance agreement, and the Chamber of Commerce hotel occupancy tax budget. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and recognitions.

• Award $2,011,000 bid to Purcell Contracting for water/wastewater plant improvements
• Purchase Freightliner M2-106 tanker for $544,462 from Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• Approve master contract with Jacob & Martin for industrial park water/sewer improvements
• Approve first amendment to BEHR Logistics performance agreement
• Approve Chamber of Commerce 2024 hotel occupancy tax budget

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a settlement agreement in the lawsuit Bo Simon Inc. v. City of Snyder. The council will also approve minutes from the April 1 meeting and hear public comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other major action items.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2024 regular council meeting
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation with city attorney
• Action on settlement agreement in Bo Simon Inc. v. City of Snyder (Cause No. 27248)
• Information on May 4, 2024 election and upcoming council meetings

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive the Chamber of Commerce quarterly report, consider funding for the 4th of July fireworks, and review the February financial report. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation with Bo Simon Inc. and may act on related matters. Several informational updates are scheduled, including recognition of the finance department's award.

• Consider request by Snyder Chamber of Commerce for funding assistance for 4th of July fireworks display
• Approve quarterly Snyder Chamber of Commerce report for quarter ending March 31, 2024
• Approve monthly financial report for February 2024
• Executive session on pending litigation: Bo Simon Inc. v. City of Snyder, Cause No. 27248
• Recognition of Finance Department for Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting with one main action item: approval of the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The agenda also includes a visitors forum and a note about the next regular meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consider and act on approval of the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Visitors/citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for April 1 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

This agenda contains only a possible quorum notice and a linked document, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. It appears to be procedural boilerplate rather than a substantive meeting agenda.

• Possible quorum notice only

City Council

The Snyder City Council will discuss and potentially approve a contract with the Chamber of Commerce for hotel occupancy tax funds, including the Chamber's 2024 budget. They will also consider resolutions for a downtown revitalization grant application, and act on election-related items including cancelling the election for unopposed districts and appointing election officials. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Discussion and possible approval of contract with Snyder Chamber of Commerce regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax funds
• Approval of Snyder Chamber of Commerce 2024 budget for Hotel Occupancy Tax funds
• Resolution R240304A authorizing application to Texas Department of Agriculture for 2024 TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program
• Resolution R240304B declaring downtown area as slum and blighted for grant application
• Cancelling election for Single Member Districts 3 and 4 (unopposed candidates) and appointing election judge and clerks for May 4, 2024 election

City Council

The Snyder City Council will discuss billboards and hold an executive session on economic development negotiations regarding a performance agreement between the Development Corporation of Snyder and Stephen Kirk Taylor D/B/A The Rollin Alley. The council may act on the agreement in open session after the executive session.

• Discussion regarding billboards
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (Performance Agreement between Development Corporation of Snyder and Stephen Kirk Taylor D/B/A The Rollin Alley)
• Possible action on matters discussed in executive session

City Council

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening into executive session to consult with the attorney regarding a consulting agreement with AOKA. The council may act on this matter after reconvening in open session. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a visitors forum and adjournment.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for consultation with attorney
• Discussion of consulting agreement with AOKA
• Visitors forum with up to 5 minutes per speaker
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

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

• Possible quorum notice only

City Council

The Snyder City Council will vote on several items including a $528,650 fire truck purchase, renewal of the Chamber of Commerce contract for hotel occupancy tax funds, and approval of the chamber's 2024 budget. They will also consider engineering services for downtown street improvements, an interlocal agreement for a school security officer, and a grant application for police vehicles. The agenda includes multiple reports and updates, plus executive sessions for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Purchase of Freightliner M2-106 Pumper from Siddons Martin for $528,650
• Renew contract with Snyder Chamber of Commerce for hotel occupancy tax funds
• Engineering services for downtown street improvements by Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd
• Interlocal agreement for armed security officer with Snyder ISD
• Purchase of 5 DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Drones for $38,159.90

Building Standards Commission

The Snyder Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on ten properties deemed substandard, then consider declaring each a nuisance and approving corresponding orders. The agenda also includes discussions on eight other properties under old business. This is a routine enforcement meeting focused on building code compliance.

• Public hearings and nuisance declarations for 104 33rd St, 204 26th St, 504 34th St, 511 27th St, 1401 Avenue M, 2204 Avenue M, 3406 Avenue L, and Property ID 15767
• Approval of orders 240205A through 240205H for the eight substandard buildings
• Discussions on 2308 29th St, 414 29th St, 2104 26th St, 201 24th St, 400 28th St, 605 20th St, 2607 Avenue I, and 2800 Avenue F
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 1925 24th Street, Snyder, TX

City Council

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, including minutes and the monthly financial report. They will also discuss the STAR program update, a board nomination, and receive updates on retail strategies and code enforcement. An executive session is scheduled to seek legal advice on pending litigation.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 4, 2023 council and building standards meetings
• STAR Program update
• Nomination to 2024 Scurry County Appraisal District Board
• Monthly financial report for November
• Executive session on Bo Simon Inc. v. City of Snyder litigation