Ames public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda text is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda for this meeting and directs readers to review the minutes. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items.
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
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The City Council appointed Emmett Albro as Municipal Judge for a six-month term and approved a professional services agreement. The council also designated signatories for city accounts with First Financial Bank. Discussions were held regarding the 2023 proposed tax rate and the 2024 proposed budget.
- Approved appointment of Emmett Albro as Municipal Judge for a 6-month term (3-0)
- Approved professional services agreement for Municipal Judge (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-007 designating signatories for city accounts with First Financial Bank (3-0)
- Approved minutes for September 11, 2023, regular meeting (3-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.
City Council approved a construction contract with Blacksmith Ventures, LLC and committed additional local funds for the TxCDBG project. The council also established a municipal court and created an economic development board. Additionally, Wellona Godfrey was appointed as City Secretary.
- Approved $23,732.00 in additional local funds for TxCDBG CDV21-0476 project (3-0)
- Approved construction contract with Blacksmith Ventures, LLC not to exceed $301,232.00 (3-0)
- Appointed Wellona Godfrey as City Secretary via Resolution 2023-003 (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-004 designating signatories of city accounts (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-005 to create an Economic Development Board (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-001 establishing a municipal court (3-0)
- Approved minutes for July 14, August 12, and August 14, 2023 (3-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural only. Residents should review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.
City Council approved a payment to Blacksmith Ventures LLC for a TxCDBG project and authorized seeking bids for a new city truck. Several items, including new sewer rates and the hiring of a municipal judge, were postponed.
- Approved $23,732.00 for Blacksmith Ventures LLC for TxCDBG Project on Donatto Street (4-0)
- Approved council members to attend TML Conference in Dallas in October 2023 (4-0)
- Approved invoice for Swaim & Brent for $1,350.00 (4-0)
- Approved seeking bids for a new city truck (4-0)
- Postponed approval of new sewer rate
- Postponed hiring of Emmit Albro as municipal judge and creation of permit department and economic development board
- Postponed purchase of laptop and monitor for maintenance department (4-0)
- Postponed lease of Pitney Bowes machine (4-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, making it purely procedural.
The council agreed to move forward with hiring a city judge and establishing an economic development board, pending the establishment of proper guidelines. No final votes were taken on property tax increases, sewer rate hikes, or the 2024 budget.
- Agreed to move forward with hiring Emmit Albro as city judge (payment amount pending guidelines)
- Agreed to move forward with creating an economic development board (pending guidelines)
- Proposed that the city secretary operate the new permitting department
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
The City Council met for a special meeting to fill the City Secretary position. The council voted unanimously to hire Wellona Godfrey for the role. Minutes from the July 10 regular meeting were also approved.
- Approved minutes for July 10, 2023, regular meeting (3-0)
- Hired Wellona Godfrey as City Secretary (3-0)
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council unanimously voted to terminate the contract of the city bookkeeper. The council also approved several payments for legal services, audits, and taxes, and authorized the hiring of a temporary intern.
- Terminated contract with city bookkeeper (3-0)
- Approved $15,000 payment to Bruno & Tervalon for audit and future invoice payments (3-0)
- Approved hiring temporary document control intern at $10.00 per hour (3-0)
- Approved $6,765.00 payment to Carrier & Allison Law Group, PC (3-0)
- Approved $1,920.00 payment to Eichelbaum Wardell for City of Liberty lawsuit (3-0)
- Approved $3,550.80 payment for May election (3-0)
- Approved $2,005.25 payment to Liberty County Appraisal District for taxes (3-0)
- Authorized Mayor to advertise for new City Secretary (3-0)
City Council
The agenda for this City Council meeting is empty, with no items listed for discussion or decision. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not provided here. Residents should review the minutes for any record of actions taken.
City Council approved Banking Resolution 2023-002. The action updated authorized bank signatories for the city.
- Approved Banking Resolution 2023-002 to remove Cornelius Gilmore and add Barbara Domain (4-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no items to report.
The City Council accepted the May 6, 2023, election results and swore in Mayor Barbara Domain and Council Position #3 Eddie White. The council approved contracts for road repairs on Sylpheme Rd. and the replacement of City Hall A/C units. Paving for Friend St. and Organ Rd. was postponed.
- Approved April 10, 2023, meeting minutes with revisions (4-0)
- Accepted May 6, 2023, election results (4-0)
- Sworn in Barbara Domain as Mayor
- Sworn in Eddie White as Council Position #3
- Approved ELE.V. Asphalt LLC to repair Sylpheme Rd. (4-0)
- Approved Ethan A/C & Electric to replace City Hall A/C units (4-0)
- Postponed paving of Friend St. and Organ Rd.
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
The City Council voted to proceed with the annexation of three unincorporated properties to allow for the provision of city services. Requests to repair Sylpheme Rd. and pave several streets were postponed pending the receipt of additional quotes.
- Approved proceeding with annexation of Mallett Lane, Mac Lane, and Hwy 160 South (4-0)
- Approved minutes for March 27, 2023, Budget Hearing (4-0)
- Approved minutes for March 27, 2023, Special Called meeting (4-0)
- Postponed repair of Sylpheme Rd. until three up-to-date quotes are received (4-0)
- Postponed paving of Organ Rd. and Friend St. until three up-to-date quotes are received (4-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. As a result, there are no specific items to report on for this meeting.
The City Council conducted a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 budget packet. No formal vote to approve or deny the budget was recorded in the minutes.
City Council
The City Council unanimously adopted the 2023 budget. The council also approved legal fees related to a lawsuit with the City of Liberty. No action was taken regarding the Centerpoint Energy GRIP filing notice.
- Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 budget (4-0)
- Approved $416.00 in fees for Trey Nesloney regarding City of Liberty sewer system lawsuit (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the May 2023 election services contract and an engagement agreement with Bruno & Tervalon LLP for auditing services. The council also authorized a $6,082.50 payment to Carrier & Allison Law Group. No action was taken regarding tree removal or new interlocal agreements for police, animal control, and EMS.
- Approved May 2023 election services contract (4-0)
- Approved Bruno & Tervalon LLP Auditor Engagement Agreement (4-0)
- Approved $6,082.50 payment to Carrier & Allison Law Group (4-0)
- Approved January 09, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved January 30, 2023 workshop minutes (4-0)
- Denied request for city to purchase road materials for private use
- Denied request for resident to use private contractor for sewer tap
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
The City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss the enforcement of Ordinance No. 2021-01 and the 2023 budget. No formal votes were taken; the council decided not to change the ordinance at this time and will review budget data at a future meeting.
- Decided not to change Ordinance No. 2021-01 at the moment
- Tabled vote on employee timekeeping system to a future agenda
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural or cancelled. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.
The Council approved an order for the May 6, 2023, election and a revised interlocal agreement with the Ames Water Department. They also accepted the City Secretary's resignation and appointed an acting City Secretary. A proposal for HVAC units and attic stairs was postponed until the 2023 budget.
- Approved order calling for May 6, 2023, election (5-0)
- Approved revised interlocal agreement with Ames Water Department (5-0)
- Approved $5,652.50 payment to Carrier & Allison Law Group (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of City Secretary (5-0)
- Appointed acting City Secretary (5-0)
- Approved bank signatory resolution to remove Jennifer Purnell (5-0)
- Approved bookkeeping additional services agreement (5-0)
- Approved 8 hours of overtime for Kaylan Morris at acting secretary rate (5-0)