Diboll public meetings in 2021

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to voluntarily annex 10 agricultural properties in Angelina County. The body will also review updates to the city's purchasing policy and a police department grant resolution.

• Public hearing and possible approval of voluntary annexation for 10 properties (Cases #2021-12-01 through #2021-12-04)
• Resolution 2021-12-007 to modify the City of Diboll’s Purchasing Policy
• Resolution 2021-12-005 to appoint The Free Press as the official city newspaper
• Resolution 2021-12-006 to allow the City Manager to apply for a TDEM grant
• Amendment to Resolution 2020-02-002 regarding a Police Department Grant

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a grant for the police department's body-worn camera program and participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements. The body is also considering an amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget and interlocal agreements for emergency medical services and juvenile case management.

• Resolution 2021-11-001: $23,875 grant application for the "The Extra Eyes on Duty" Body-Worn Camera Program
• Resolution 2021-11-002: Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Interlocal Agreement with Angelina County for Emergency Medical Service
• Interlocal Juvenile Case Management Agreement with the City of Zavalla
• Ordinance 2021-11-003: First amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget

Council

The City Council will consider filling the open City Manager position and may amend several ordinances. Discussion topics include livestock impoundment fees and a new fence ordinance.

• Filling the open City Manager position
• Amending Tax Levy Ordinance 2021-09-005 regarding a computation error
• Appointing Marisa Salazar and Blanca Sanchez to the TLL Temple Memorial Library and Archives Board
• Increasing livestock impoundment fees within 200 feet of a residence
• Establishing a city fence ordinance

Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position in a closed executive session. The council may take action on these interviews after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session to interview prospective City Manager applications

Council

The City Council will consider an engineering contract with KSA for wastewater treatment plant equipment rehabilitation. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss City Manager applications.

• Proposed engineering contract with KSA for $386,110 for 2020 CWSRF Wastewater Improvements
• Executive session to discuss City Manager applications

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Operating Budget and tax rate. The council will also recognize retiring Police Chief Steve Baker and meet in executive session to discuss City Manager applications and litigation.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.616544 per $100 valuation
• Proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Recognition of retiring Police Chief Steve Baker for 28 years of service
• Executive session to discuss City Manager applications and litigation
• Total debt obligation secured by property taxes of $1,845,000

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 operating budget and tax rate. The body will also consider authorizing $4 million in certificates of obligation for a Texas Water Development Board project.

• Proposed $4,000,000 Combination Tax and Surplus System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 Tax Rate and Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2021-09-002 to approve revised 2021 fee schedules
• Ordinance 2021-09-004 regarding the abatement of substandard and/or dangerous buildings
• Appointment of John Sloan as City Attorney

Council

The City Council will consider the proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Tax Rate and set dates for public hearings on the budget and tax rate. The body will also review revised fee schedules and parking ordinances.

• Proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Tax Rate and budget public hearing dates
• Ordinance 2021-08-001 to adopt revised 2021 fee schedules
• Ordinance 2021-08-002 to adopt a revised Parking Ordinance
• Proposed stipend rates from the Diboll Volunteer Fire Department
• Adoption of a Fund Balance Policy and a City Council Relations Policy and Code of Ethics

Council

The Diboll City Council will meet to discuss and take action on selecting a method for seeking applicants for the vacant full-time City Manager position.

• Selection of process for seeking City Manager applicants

Council

The City Council is meeting for a special called workshop session. The primary purpose is to review the proposed budget for the 2021-2021 fiscal year as presented by Finance Director Samantha Durham.

• Budget Workshop to review the 2021-2021 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget

Council

The City Council is meeting to consider and approve a Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation Resolution and a Reimbursement Resolution. These actions are part of a timetable to secure funding for a sewer project via the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

• Consideration and approval of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation Resolution
• Consideration and approval of Reimbursement Resolution

Council

The City Council will consider a request to donate surplus fire department equipment to the Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program. The body will also review financial reports for May 2021 and receive updates from city department heads.

• Request to donate surplus fire department equipment to Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program
• Approval of May 2021 Financial Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 11, 17, 20, and 27, 2021

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a $225,000 loan from the State Infrastructure Bank. This funding is intended for the city's participation in the construction of the US 59 relief route (future I-69).

• Public hearing regarding a $225,000 State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement
• Ordinance 2021-04-005 to authorize the $225,000 loan for the US 59 relief route (future I-69) project
• Proposal to levy an ad valorem tax and establish a sinking fund to repay the SIB loan
• Resolution 2021-05-00 to authorize specific signatures for all City of Diboll bank accounts

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to interview and discuss candidates for interim City Manager. This will occur in a closed Executive Session, with potential action taken in open session afterward.

• Interview and consideration of candidates for interim City Manager

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to review and discuss candidates for an interim City Manager. This discussion will take place in a closed executive session, with potential action taken in open session afterward.

• Review and consideration of interim City Manager candidates

Council

The provided document is a meeting notice. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions to be discussed.

Council

The City Council will discuss and consider taking action to withdraw its support for Resolution 2021-02-002. This resolution previously supported the consolidation of Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the City of Diboll.

• Discussion on withdrawing support for Resolution 2021-02-002 regarding Angelina County WCID No. 4 consolidation

Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in a closed executive session for consultation with attorneys. The council may take action on matters discussed during the session after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session for consultation with attorneys per Texas Government Code 551.072

Council

The City Council will meet for an executive session regarding legal matters before a regular public session. Key agenda items include a property rezoning request, several city resolutions, and a loan for road expansion.

• Rezoning of 1206 Maynard Street from Agricultural to Residential Two-Family Dwellings
• Resolution regarding opposition to State Bill 234 and House Bill 749
• Resolution authorizing a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application
• Resolution updating bank account signatures for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Ordinance for a State Infrastructure Bank loan for the expansion of Lumberjack Drive

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to enter a closed executive session. The body will deliberate on real property and may take action on those matters after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session regarding real property

Council

The provided text contains historical information regarding the establishment of the Diboll fire department in 1938 and the location of the fire house and ambulance. There are no listed decisions, votes, or official business items for this meeting.

• Fire house and ambulance location: Loop 210 (Thompson and Hines)

Council

The City Council will consider the order for the May 1, 2021 General Election and a joint election agreement with Diboll ISD. The body will also discuss amending the fence ordinance and consolidating Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the city.

• Proposed pay for General Election judges at $15.00 per hour and workers at $12.00 per hour
• Grant application for 20 handheld police radios and 8 police car consoles
• Proposed consolidation of Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the City of Diboll
• Discussion on amending the current fence ordinance
• Appointment of Nathan Terrell to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Trustees

Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to call the May 1, 2021 General Election for three council positions. The body will also discuss nominations for a new Home Rule Charter Review Commission and hold an executive session regarding real property, legal consultation, and the Volunteer Fire Chief.

• Resolution 2021-01-001 to call the May 01, 2021 General Election
• Nominations for the Home Rule Charter Review Commission
• Executive session regarding the appointment or discipline of the Diboll Volunteer Fire Chief
• Executive session regarding real property and legal consultation with Olson & Olson LLP
• Approval of December 2020 Financial Report and City Investment Policy