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Snyder public meetings in 2025

25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Council will vote on a $313,242 purchase of a Western Star sanitation truck

The Snyder City Council will consider three vehicle purchase bids, including a Western Star sanitation truck for $313,242, a Freightliner brush truck for $250,000, and three Ford police interceptors for $137,415. The council will also approve the minutes from the November 3 regular meeting and the Building Standards Commission meeting. New business includes approval of the quarterly and annual Snyder Chamber of Commerce reports and the October financial statement. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager’s semi‑annual evaluation.

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✓ Decided: Council approved police interceptor and fire brush truck purchases

The council approved the purchase of three 2025‑2026 Ford Police Interceptors for $137,415 with all members voting yes. It also approved the purchase of a Freightliner M2‑106 4x4 Brush Truck for $250,000, again with unanimous approval. A motion to postpone the purchase of a Western Star 47X truck for $313,242 was adopted, with three yes votes (Jamison, Dominguez, Matthies) and two no votes (Hernandez, Robertson).

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to postpone the purchase of a Western Star 47X truck with the KANN 26 Yard SSL XS SLEC RR Body from Lonestar Truck Group, through Sourcewell Contract #23982, for $313,242.00 for Dept. 30…
3 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Carson Matthies yea
Mon Nov 3, 2025

Building Standards Commission

Commission will decide on declaring five substandard buildings as nuisances.

The Snyder Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on five properties identified as substandard. For each address, the commission will consider declaring the building a nuisance and approve the associated order (Nos. 251103A‑E). The agenda lists opening, discussion, and closing times for each hearing, followed by a motion to adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Commission declared four substandard buildings nuisances and approved demolition orders

The Building Standards Commission declared the structures at 124 20" Place, 1005 30" Street, 1007 26" Street, and 1008 26" Street to be nuisances and issued standard demolition orders—30 days for the first three sites and 60 days for the fourth. All motions passed with unanimous support from the six commission members. No action was taken on the request concerning the building at 2103 Merrill Avenue.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

Council approves $700,657 in vehicle purchases for police, fire, sanitation

The council will approve the October 6 meeting minutes and authorize purchases of three vehicles—a $137,415 Ford police interceptor, a $250,000 Freightliner brush truck, and a $313,242 Western Star sanitation truck. It will discuss Section 3 policy information for the city’s TxCDBG contract, adopt a resolution allocating 239.70 votes for Scurry County Appraisal District board members, and approve September financial and investment reports as well as new appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints three members to Planning and Zoning Commission

The council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and unanimously adopted several financial reports. It approved a resolution allocating the city’s 239.70 votes to elect Ryan Grady to the Scurry County Appraisal District Board. Three vehicle purchase bids were tabled, and three new members were appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to appoint Abel DeLoera, Keith Matthies, and Todd Stewart to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sarah Jamison and passed with the following vote:
4 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Council to deny Oncor electric rate change application

The Snyder City Council will vote on a resolution rejecting Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's request to change electricity rates within the city. Other actions include adopting a game‑room ordinance, approving a $63,422.50 purchase of Neptune meters for Department 75, renewing the tourism agreement with the Snyder Chamber of Commerce, and appointing three new directors to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #1. The meeting also includes acceptance of Councilman Jerry Webb's resignation.

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✓ Decided: Council denied Oncor rate change and accepted councilman's resignation

The council denied Oncor Electric Delivery Company's application to change rates within the city and ordered the company to reimburse reasonable rate‑case expenses. Councilmembers accepted the resignation of Councilman Jerry Webb, declaring the District 2 seat vacant. The council also approved a $63,422.50 purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters, adopted Ordinance No. 2155 revising game‑room regulations, renewed the publicity and tourism agreement with the Snyder Chamber of Commerce, approved a master‑plan study for the historic First State Bank/Hugh Boren Building, appointed three members to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #1 board (Keith Matthies as chairman), and approved a mural lease with Stephen Kirk Taylor dba The Rollin Alley.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to accept the resignation of Councilman Jerry Webb and declare the office of Councilmember District 2 vacant. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Julian Dominguez and passed with the…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
Wed Sep 24, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt 2025 property tax rate ordinance

The Snyder City Council will consider and act on the second‑reading adoption of Ordinance No. 2153, which sets the property tax rate for 2025. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 2155, revising regulations for game rooms and amusement redemption machines. A visitors/citizens forum is scheduled, but no formal action can be taken on those items at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts higher property tax rate of 0.4322

The council approved Ordinance No. 2153, setting the 2025 property tax rate at 0.4322 (a 9.97% increase), with all members voting yes. Councilmember Sarah Jamison moved to table Ordinance No. 2155 concerning game‑room regulations, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

Council will consider a new property tax rate of .4448 for 2025

The Snyder City Council will adopt Ordinance No. 2154 amending the 2024‑2025 Budget Ordinance. A public hearing will address a proposed tax rate of .4448 that would generate $345,285 in additional revenue. The council will also consider a first‑reading ordinance setting the 2025 property tax rate at .4448. Additional items include façade grant amendments, equipment purchase commitments, and a discussion on city‑owned property at 2425 College Avenue.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 0.4322 property tax rate for 2025

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2153, setting the 2025 property tax rate at 0.4322 (a 9.97% increase), passing with five votes in favor and one against. They also approved Ordinance No. 2155, revising game‑room and amusement redemption machine regulations, unanimously. The consent agenda items, including several façade grant amendments, were approved with one abstention. Additional appropriations committed nearly $1 million for vehicles, trucks, equipment, and a façade grant program.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4100, which is effectively a 4.32 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Julian…
3 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Carson Matthies yea
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4364, which is effectively a 11.04 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ralph…
4 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4280, which is effectively a 8.91 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Julian…
4 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Carson Matthies yea
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4322, which is effectively a 9.97 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ralph Hernandez…
5 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
motion to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sarah Jamison and passed with the following vote: 2
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
motion to approve committing $89,756.00 of City of Snyder’s General Fund ending balance for the Façade Grant Program started in fiscal year 2024-2025 to be completed after fiscal year 2024-2025. The…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt 2025 property tax rate ordinance

The Snyder City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 2153 to set the 2025 property tax rate and on Ordinance No. 2154 to amend the 2024‑2025 budget. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes first‑amendments to four Chapter 380 Façade Grant agreements and several capital purchases totaling over $1 million. Additional items include a discussion of city‑owned property at 2425 College Avenue and a first‑reading ordinance revising game‑room and amusement‑machine regulations.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on 2025-2026 budget and tax rate

The Snyder City Council will consider adopting the 2025-2026 budget and a proposed tax rate of .4448, which would generate an additional $345,285 in revenue. The body will also vote on a new ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses and approve a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding rate adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 0.4448 property tax rate despite failing legal threshold

The council voted to adopt a property tax rate of 0.4448, with three councilmembers in favor, three against, and the mayor breaking the tie in favor. An addendum later noted the ordinance setting the tax rate did not meet the required 60% approval and therefore did not pass. The council also approved several other items, including a bank depositary contract, a procurement purchase, and multiple ordinances and resolutions.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SNYDER, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING ARTICLE 4.09, “SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES” TO CHAPTER 4, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS” CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND CONDUCT OF…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4280, which is effectively a 8.91 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sarah Jamison…
3 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Carson Matthies yea
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.4448, which is effectively a 13.18 percent increase in the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ralph…
3 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Bill Robertson yea
Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to hold public hearing and first reading of 2025-2026 budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The body will consider an ordinance for city government appropriations for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved 2025-2026 budget ordinance with health insurance increase

The council approved Ordinance No. 2152, which appropriates funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and raises the city’s contribution to employee health insurance from $865 to $1,000 per employee. The motion passed with five ayes and one no vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No public comments were made during the budget hearing.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 2152 regarding the 2025-2026 budget as captioned below: AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR…
5 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Domingeuz yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
Mon Aug 4, 2025

Building Standards Commission

Commission to consider declaring five buildings as nuisances

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

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✓ Decided: Commission declares five substandard buildings nuisances, approves demolition

The Building Standards Commission declared each of five listed properties a nuisance and approved a standard 30‑day demolition order for each. All motions passed unanimously with all seven members voting for and none against. Property owners were given 30 days to complete demolition or the city may take further action.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to vote on sex offender residency and business regulations

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding sex offender residency restrictions and the regulation of sexually oriented businesses. The body will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and propose a tax rate.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted new sex offender residency ordinance and other measures

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2150, adding Article 8.05 to regulate where registered sex offenders may reside. It also passed Ordinance No. 2151 on sexually oriented businesses, approved a .4448 ad valorem tax rate, and authorized several budget and financial reports. Additional approvals included the Development Corporation budget and a subdivision settlement release form.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SNYDER, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING ARTICLE 4.09, “SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES” TO CHAPTER 4, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS” CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND CONDUCT OF…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
motion to propose the ad valorem tax rate of .4448. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bill Robertson and passed with the following vote:
4 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to hold 2025-2026 budget workshop

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. No formal action will be taken during the visitors forum.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned the special meeting unanimously

The council took only one action: a motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and passed with all members voting yes. No other items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded at 4:42 p.m.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to consider sex offender residency and electric rate changes

The City Council will discuss several new ordinances, including restrictions on sex offender residency and the use of tents for residential purposes. The body is also considering suspending a requested rate change from Oncor Electric Delivery Company. Additionally, the council will hold a workshop regarding the 2025-2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: City council suspended Oncor's July 31 rate change pending study

The council approved a $50,460 purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters for Department 75. It adopted Ordinance No. 2149 regulating tents and Ordinance No. 2150 regulating sex‑offender residency. The council also suspended Oncor Electric Delivery Company's July 31, 2025 rate change, approved a contract with Texas Communities Group, and authorized animal‑control building renovations. Employee health‑insurance specifications and renewal with the Texas Municipal League were approved, and the May financial report was accepted.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Building Standards Commission

Commission to vote on declaring four Snyder buildings substandard nuisances

The Snyder Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings and vote on whether to declare four residential properties at 501 18th, 512 15th, 1008 30th, and 2506 29th as substandard nuisances. Each hearing includes discussion before a potential vote on a formal order.

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✓ Decided: Commission declared four substandard buildings nuisances and approved demolition orders

The Building Standards Commission declared the properties at 501 18" Street, 512 15" Street, 1008 30" Street, and 2506 29" Street nuisances. It approved standard demolition orders—30 days for three sites and 60 days for 512 15" Street—each with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to discuss 2025-2026 budget and tent ordinances

The City Council will hold a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and consider an ordinance regarding the use of tents. The body will also discuss downtown street improvements and animal shelter expansions.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves fireworks funding, new tent ordinance, and key appointments

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the May 5 meeting, $1,750 for the July 4 fireworks, the Hazard Mitigation Plan update, and Ordinance 2149 adding Chapter 3.10 on temporary tents. It also reappointed Mark Cochran, appointed Hunter Cox to the CRMWD Board, approved the April financial report, and approved the performance agreement with Beaver Four, LLC. Discussions on animal‑shelter expansion, downtown street improvements, and a street‑maintenance fee were tabled, and the city’s grant application for downtown revitalization was denied.

Wed May 14, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to elect Mayor Pro-Tem

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct official swearing-in procedures for city leadership. The body will also vote to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Sarah Jamison as Mayor Pro-Tem

The council voted to appoint Councilmember Sarah Jamison as Mayor Pro-Tem. The motion was made by Councilmember Jerry Webb, seconded by Councilmember Bill Robertson, and passed with all members present voting yes and no noes. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

Council to consider budget amendment, $390K brush truck, and BEHR Logistics deal

The Snyder City Council will meet to consider and act on several items including approval of minutes, awarding a bid for city-owned property at 3012 El Paso Avenue, and purchasing a Freightliner brush truck for $390,428, two cargo vans for $110,638, and water meters for $94,730. Old business includes second reading of Ordinance No. 2148 amending the 2024-2025 budget. New business includes appointing a municipal court judge, approving a disaster reimbursement policy, discussing employee health insurance, and receiving a code enforcement update. The council will also go into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations regarding a performance agreement between the Development Corporation of Snyder and BEHR Logistics.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2148 amending the 2024‑2025 budget. It approved purchases of city property, a brush truck, two cargo vans, and meters. The council appointed Bryan Rauch as municipal court judge and approved the disaster reimbursement policy. It also approved a second amendment to the performance agreement with BEHR Logistics.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Performance Agreement between the Development Corporation of Snyder, Inc. and BEHR Logistics, LLC. The motion was seconded by…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

Council to consider first reading of budget amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year

The Snyder City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, to vote on several items including a budget amendment ordinance, a meter purchase, and personnel policy updates. They will also discuss possible additional funding for the Child Advocacy Center and receive monthly financial and personnel reports. The meeting includes a visitor forum and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget ordinance amendment and several funding measures

The Snyder City Council unanimously approved the minutes from March meetings, a $64,177.50 purchase from Core & Main, and $15,000 in additional funding for the Child Advocacy Center. It also approved updates to the city personnel policy, a $33,252 transfer between fund balances, and an amendment to the 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance. The council accepted the February monthly financial report and the Snyder Chamber of Commerce report. All motions passed with all members present voting yes.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

Council to consider approving 2023-2024 financial report

The Snyder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and act on approving the 2023-2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The meeting also includes a visitors forum for public comment, but no other substantive business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2023‑2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The council voted to approve the 2023‑2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The motion was made by Councilmember Bill Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Julian Dominguez, and passed with unanimous support from all members present. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Council considers final adoption of updated fire prevention code

The Snyder City Council will vote on second reading of Ordinance 2146 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments, and Ordinance 2147 appointing Andrea Armendariz as temporary municipal judge. A public hearing on an electronic sign permit for Choice Dynamic Media, conditioned on TxDOT approval, will be held. The council will also consider the Chamber of Commerce's budget from hotel occupancy tax funds, a request for 4th of July fireworks funding, and a consent agenda containing over a dozen Chapter 380 Façade Grant Performance Agreements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the purchase or lease of property at 1912 25th Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves property purchase at 1912 25th Street and adopts new fire code

The Snyder City Council approved the purchase of real property at 1912 25th Street and authorized the mayor to execute the contract. It also adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2146, replacing the city's fire prevention code with the 2021 International Fire Code, and Ordinance No. 2147, appointing Andrea Armendariz as temporary municipal court judge. The council approved an electronic sign permit for Choice Dynamic Media, LP, conditioned on TxDOT approval, and approved $10,000 for the July 4th fireworks display.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve three (3) Chapter 380 Fagade Grant Performance Agreements with White Buffalo Rentals, LLC, Carson Matthies dba Carson Matthies Rental Property, and Carson Matthies dba Carson…
5 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea
motion to approve the Chapter 380 Fagade Grant Performance Agreement with RSJ Properties, LLC. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carson Matthies and passed with the following vote:
5 yea
Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Julian Dominguez yea · Bill Robertson yea · Carson Matthies yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council considers cancelling May 3 general election

The City Council will decide on cancelling the May 3, 2025 general election for Mayor and two Councilmembers At-Large due to unopposed candidates. The body will also consider several police reports and municipal appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police reports, judge appointment, cancels May election

The Snyder City Council unanimously approved the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report and the 2024 racial profiling report from the police department. It also approved on first reading an ordinance appointing Andrea Armendariz as temporary municipal court judge, and a resolution appointing Will Collier to the appraisal district board. The council certified unopposed candidates for mayor and two council seats, and canceled the May 3, 2025 general election. No action was taken after executive session on the city manager evaluation.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to order May 3 general election

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and two councilmembers. The body will also discuss updating the city fire code and renewing an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.

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✓ Decided: Council renews tourism pact with Chamber, tables HOT budget

The council approved renewing the Publicity and Tourism Agreement with the Snyder Chamber of Commerce, including a change allowing the Chamber to spend up to $17,000 per month on operations. It tabled the Chamber's 2025 hotel occupancy tax budget until the March 10 meeting. The council also approved a $89,650 compactor purchase, appointed Jimmy McMillan to the appraisal district board, and passed the first reading of a new fire code.

Wed Jan 22, 2025

City Council

Snyder City Council to discuss real property in special meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to potentially enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

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✓ Decided: Snyder City Council holds special meeting, no action taken

The Snyder City Council met in special session on January 22, 2025, primarily to discuss real property matters in executive session. After reconvening, no action was taken on any item. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Building Standards Commission

Commission to consider declaring nine buildings as nuisances

The Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings for nine properties identified as substandard. The commission will consider and act on declaring each property a nuisance and approving corresponding orders.

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✓ Decided: Commission orders demolition of 8 substandard buildings in Snyder

The Building Standards Commission declared eight properties nuisances and issued demolition orders, all passed unanimously. Owners were given 30 or 60 days to demolish and clean up, with the city authorized to act and place liens if they fail.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $650k+ in heavy equipment and animal shelter discussion

The Snyder City Council will consider approving three heavy equipment purchases totaling $651,800 from Warren Cat under SOURCEWELL contracts: two Caterpillar 938 wheel loaders and a skid steer. They will also discuss possible animal shelter expansion and improvements, and vote on a performance agreement with the Development Corporation of Snyder, a mutual aid fire protection/rescue agreement with Garza County, and a nomination to the Scurry County Appraisal District board. Executive sessions are scheduled for economic development negotiations and attorney consultation on a tourism agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $307,650 wheel loaders, $121,500 skid steer purchases

The council approved the purchase of two Caterpillar 938 wheel loaders and one Caterpillar 299D3 skid steer, all through Sourcewell contracts. They also approved the STAR Program update, a performance agreement with the Development Corporation of Snyder, a mutual aid fire agreement with Garza County, and the November financial report. A resolution was tabled, and the council discussed but did not vote on animal shelter expansion.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the Performance Agreement between the Development Corporation of Snyder, Inc. and Wall Concrete Company, LLC — Wall Construction Company, LLC. The motion was seconded by…
4 yea
Sarah Jamison yea · Ralph Hernandez yea · Jerry Webb yea · Carson Matthies yea