Snyder public meetings in 2025

City Council

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.

• Approve purchase of three 2025/2026 Ford Police Interceptors from Wilson Motors for $137,415 (Dept. 16)
• Approve purchase of a Freightliner M2‑106 4x4 brush truck from Steele Fire Apparatus for $250,000 (Dept. 18)
• Approve purchase of a Western Star 47X sanitation truck with KANN 26‑yard body from Lonestar Truck Group for $313,242 (Dept. 30)
• Approve minutes of the regular council meeting and Building Standards Commission meeting held November 3, 2025
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters, including follow‑up on the city manager’s semi‑annual evaluation

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).

• Approved purchase of three Ford Police Interceptors ($137,415) – all members voted yes
• Approved purchase of Freightliner M2‑106 Brush Truck ($250,000) – all members voted yes
• Postponed purchase of Western Star 47X truck ($313,242) – yes: Jamison, Dominguez, Matthies; no: Hernandez, Robertson
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 council meeting – all members voted yes
• Approved minutes of Building Standards Commission meeting – all members voted yes
• Approved quarterly Snyder Chamber of Commerce report – all members voted yes
• Approved annual 2025 Snyder Chamber of Commerce report – all members voted yes
• Approved October financial report – all members voted yes

Building Standards Commission

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.

• 124 20th Pl – consider nuisance declaration and approve Order No. 251103A
• 1005 30th – consider nuisance declaration and approve Order No. 251103B
• 1007 26th – consider nuisance declaration and approve Order No. 251103C
• 1008 26th – consider nuisance declaration and approve Order No. 251103D
• 2103 Merrill Ave – consider nuisance declaration and approve Order No. 251103E

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.

• Declared 124 20" Place a nuisance (unanimous) and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 251103A (unanimous)
• Declared 1005 30" Street a nuisance (unanimous) and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 251103B (unanimous)
• Declared 1007 26" Street a nuisance (unanimous) and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 251103C (unanimous)
• Declared 1008 26" Street a nuisance (unanimous) and approved 60‑day demolition Order No. 251103D (unanimous)
• No action taken on declaring 2103 Merrill Avenue a nuisance or on Order No. 251103E

City Council

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.

• Approve purchase of three 2025/2026 Ford Police Interceptors for $137,415 (Dept. 16)
• Approve purchase of a Freightliner M2‑106 4x4 Brush Truck for $250,000 (Dept. 18)
• Approve purchase of a Western Star 47X sanitation truck for $313,242 (Dept. 30)
• Adopt Resolution R251103 allocating 239.70 votes to elect members to the Scurry County Appraisal District Board
• Discuss Section 3 policy information for the city’s TxCDBG Contract #CDV23‑0066

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.

• Approved October 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of three Ford Police Interceptors ($137,415) – no action
• Tabled purchase of Freightliner M2-106 brush truck ($250,000) – no action
• Tabled purchase of Western Star 47X truck ($313,242) – no action
• Approved Resolution R251103 allocating 239.70 votes for Ryan Grady (unanimous)
• Approved September monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved September quarterly investment report (unanimous)
• Appointed Abel DeLoera, Keith Matthies, Todd Stewart to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0-1)

City Council

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.

• Resolution R251006A – deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s rate‑change application
• Purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters from Core & Main for $63,422.50 for Dept. 75
• Ordinance No. 2155 – revise Chapter 4, Business Regulations, Article 4.08 on game rooms and amusement redemption machines
• Renewal of the publicity and tourism agreement with the Snyder Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution R251006C – appoint three new members to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #1 board

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.

• Approved $63,422.50 purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2155 revising game‑room regulations (all yes)
• Accepted resignation of Councilman Jerry Webb; declared District 2 seat vacant (5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery Company rate‑change application (all yes)
• Renewed Publicity and Tourism Agreement with Snyder Chamber of Commerce (all yes)
• Approved Master Plan for historic First State Bank/Hugh Boren Building (all yes)
• Appointed three members to TIF Reinvestment Zone #1 board, Keith Matthies as chairman (all yes)
• Approved Mural Lease Agreement with Stephen Kirk Taylor dba The Rollin Alley (all yes)

City Council

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.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2153 – sets 2025 property tax rate and levy details
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2155 – revises Chapter 4, Business Regulations, Article 4.08 for game rooms and amusement redemption machines
• Visitors/Citizens forum – speakers limited to five minutes, no formal action taken
• Council may convene a closed or executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act sections 551.071‑551.088

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.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2153 setting tax rate 0.4322 (9.97% increase) – all yes
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2155 revising game‑room regulations – all yes
• Adjourned meeting – all yes

City Council

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.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2154 amending Budget Ordinance No. 2148 (old business)
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate .4448 expected to add $345,285 revenue
• First‑reading ordinance setting 2025 property tax rate .4448 (new business)
• Consent agenda approvals for first amendments to Chapter 380 Façade Grant agreements with four property owners
• Commitments of funds for equipment purchases (e.g., $200,000 for two Ford cargo vans, $273,352 for a Western Star truck, $390,428 for a brush truck)

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.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2153 setting 2025 property tax rate at 0.4322 (5‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2155 revising game‑room and amusement redemption machine rules (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including four façade grant amendments (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Committed $89,756 to the Façade Grant Program from the General Fund ending balance
• Committed $200,000 for purchase of two Ford 2500 R2C Med Roof Cargo Vans
• Committed $273,352 for purchase of a Western Star 47X PRL‑29X truck with live‑bottom body
• Committed $390,428 for purchase of a Brush Truck for Dept. 18
• Committed $13,221.38 for Engine 2 Nozzle & Hose for Dept. 18

City Council

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.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2153 – 2025 property tax rate
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2154 – amendment to 2024‑2025 Budget Ordinance No. 2148
• Approve $89,756 for the Façade Grant Program (post‑FY 2024‑2025)
• Approve $200,000 for two Ford 2500 R2C med‑roof cargo vans (Dept. 17)
• Approve $273,352 for a Western Star 47X PRL‑29X truck with Falcon Live Bottom body (Dept. 25)

City Council

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.

• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2152 regarding the 2025-2026 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of .4448
• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2151 adding Article 4.09 to regulate sexually oriented businesses
• Consider approval of negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
• Consider approval of purchase of Neptune Mach 10 meters for $57,835.00

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.

• Adopted property tax rate 0.4448 (council vote 3‑3, mayor broke tie in favor; ordinance later failed to meet 60% requirement)
• Awarded Depository Bid to West Texas State Bank for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Meters from Core & Main for $57,835.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2151 regulating sexually oriented businesses (5‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2152 appropriating funds for the 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Ratified the 2025‑2026 operating budget and tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R250908A settling Atmos Energy rate review (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R250908B renaming fire training field to “The Roy E. Bolen Fire Training Field” (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2152 (2025-2026 budget) with health insurance increase (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on executive‑session personnel matters

Building Standards Commission

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.

• Declared 415 29\" Street a nuisance and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250804A (unanimous)
• Declared 911 30\" Street a nuisance and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250804B (unanimous)
• Declared 1400 30\" Street a nuisance and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250804C (unanimous)
• Declared 2409 28\" Street a nuisance and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250804D (unanimous)
• Declared 2700 Avenue Y a nuisance and approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250804E (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2150 regulating sex offender residency (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2151 regulating sexually oriented businesses (5-1)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate of .4448 (5-1)
• Approved Development Corporation of Snyder 2025-2026 budget (unanimous yes)
• Approved Snyder Chamber of Commerce 2025-2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax budget (unanimous yes)
• Approved Subdivision Participation and Release Form for Purdue/Sackler Settlement (unanimous yes)
• Approved monthly financial report for June (unanimous yes)
• Approved quarterly investment report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 (unanimous yes)

City Council

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.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote: all ayes, no noes)

City Council

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.

• Approved purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Meters for $50,460 (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2149 adding Chapter 3.10 to regulate tents (all yes)
• Approved Resolution R250707 suspending Oncor rate change effective July 31, 2025 (all yes)
• Approved contract service agreement with Texas Communities Group, LLC (all yes)
• Approved Jacob & Martin Option #1 animal‑control building renovations with outdoor run (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2150 adding Article 8.05 to regulate sex‑offender residency (all yes)
• Approved specifications for employee health insurance with Texas Municipal League (all yes)
• Approved renewal and new rates for employee health insurance with Texas Municipal League (all yes)

Building Standards Commission

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.

• Declared 501 18" Street building a nuisance; approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250602A (unanimous)
• Declared 512 15" Street building a nuisance; approved 60‑day demolition Order No. 250602B (unanimous)
• Declared 1008 30" Street building a nuisance; approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250602C (unanimous)
• Declared 2506 29" Street building a nuisance; approved 30‑day demolition Order No. 250602E (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

City Council

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.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,750 funding for July 4 fireworks display (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R250602 Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2149 adding Chapter 3.10 on temporary tents (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Cochran and appointed Hunter Cox to CRMWD Board (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report for April (unanimous)
• Approved Performance Agreement between Development Corp of Snyder and Beaver Four, LLC (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Leatherwood as Executive Director of Development Corp of Snyder (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Appointed Sarah Jamison as Mayor Pro-Tem (all members present voted yes, no noes)
• Adjourned the meeting (all members present voted yes, no noes)

City Council

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.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2148 amending the 2024‑2025 Budget (All members present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of city property at 3012 El Paso Avenue to Michael Humphrey for $15,000 (All members present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of Freightliner M2‑106 Brush Truck for $390,428 (All members present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of two Ford 2500 R2C Med Roof Cargo Vans for $110,638 (All members present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Meters for $94,730 (All members present voted yes)
• Appointed Bryan Rauch as Municipal Court Judge (All members present voted yes)
• Approved the Disaster Reimbursement Policy (All members present voted yes)
• Approved Second Amendment to Performance Agreement with BEHR Logistics (Ayes: Jamison, Hernandez, Webb, Dominguez, Robertson; Abstained: Matthies)

City Council

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.

• Approved minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular meeting (all present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 special meeting (all present voted yes)
• Approved purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Meters for $64,177.50 (all present voted yes)
• Approved $15,000 additional funding for the Child Advocacy Center (all present voted yes)
• Approved updates and amendments to the City Personnel Policy (all present voted yes)
• Approved transfer of $33,252 from committed to unrestricted fund balance (all present voted yes)
• Approved amendment of Ordinance No. 2139 (2024-2025 Budget) as Ordinance No. 2148 (all present voted yes)
• Approved February monthly financial report (all present voted yes)

City Council

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.

• Approved 2023‑2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)