Donna public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several financial items, including ordinances related to bond issuances and a plan of finance for certificates of obligation, as well as conditional use permits for a bar. The agenda also includes a budget amendment, a resolution to release land from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and approval of engineering services payment. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Conditional use permit for Bukis Bar at 4510 N FM 493 Suite B for beer/wine sales and late hours
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-32 to abate bond ordinances for Donna Port of Entry construction
• Resolution 2023-42 to release ~119.51 acres from extraterritorial jurisdiction (property IDs 193082 & 205972)
• Payment of $43,000 to Javier Hinojosa for Moodie Street and Benitez Street paving plans
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-31, FY'24 budget amendment

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the December 9, 2023 runoff election results, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and discuss the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also discuss the employment status and naming of the City Attorney, and review the city's financial status as of December 15, 2023. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Canvass results of December 9, 2023 runoff election
• Oath of office for newly elected officials
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Employment status and naming of City Attorney
• Financial status of City of Donna as of December 15, 2023

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a special meeting to consider routine consent items and several regular agenda items, including awarding a hot mix asphalt contract, purchasing vehicles for the Streets and Solid Waste departments, approving temporary alcohol sales and street closures for the Christmas Posada, and authorizing water and wastewater service agreements. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Award RFQ 2023-006 for hot mix asphalt for street improvements
• Purchase a Peterbilt 536 Container Carrier for Solid Waste Department
• Approve sale of alcoholic beverages at Donna Square Park for Christmas Posada on Dec 16, 12PM-10PM
• Approve temporary street closures on North Avenue, Main Street, Business 83, and 8th Street for parade
• Second reading of Ordinance #2023-27 zone change for Schroeder Lot 2 Block 4

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for Macario Ibanez to sell beer and wine for on-premise consumption with late-night hours at Bukis Bar, located at 4510 N FM 493 Suite B. The commission will also approve minutes from November 6, 2023, and the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Conditional use permit for beer and wine retailer's permit with late-night hours (BG) for Bukis Bar at 4510 N FM 493 Suite B
• Public hearing on the alcohol permit request
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 6, 2023
• Approval of 2024 P&Z meeting calendar

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve additional sewer line repairs at N 3rd & North Ave. The agenda also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters, as permitted by Texas law.

• Consideration and possible action on approval of additional sewer line repairs at N 3rd & North Ave
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.071 (legal), 551.072 (real property), 551.087 (economic development incentives)

Economic Development Board 4A

The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) will hold a meeting to discuss and possibly act on applications for economic development assistance from Del Valle Tax Services and Celina Multi-Printing. The board may also convene in executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development incentive matters, as permitted by Texas law. The agenda is otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on Economic Development Corporation assistance applications for Del Valle Tax Services and Celina Multi-Printing
• Executive session authorized under Texas Government Code sections 551.074, 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 for personnel, legal, real property, and business incentive discussions

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on four land-use requests, including a zone change and three conditional use permits for a flea market and two beer/wine retailers. The council will also consider consent agenda items, equipment leases for the wastewater plant, plat approvals, and grant acceptances, followed by an executive session.

• Zone change from R1 to B1 for 2402 Carlos St (Schroeder Lot 2, Block 4)
• Conditional use permit for Garcia Apparel & Flea Market at 116 S Main St
• Conditional use permits for beer/wine sales at La China 956 #2 (1001 E Bus Hwy 83) and Maldonado Drive Thru (4510 N FM 493)
• Lease agreements with C&C Management for an Ekoton Sludge Press and 9 DO2E Aerators at the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2023-38 approving waterline access agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corp and Coastal King LTD

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the November 7 general election results and consider ordering a runoff election on December 9 for Mayor, Councilmember Place 1, and Councilmember Place 3. The council will also consider a consent agenda item approving a memorandum of agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley TPDES Stormwater Task Force, including a $15,940.80 annual payment, and approving the Christmas Posada and Parade event. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Canvass results of November 7, 2023 general election
• Order runoff election for Mayor, Councilmember Place 1, and Councilmember Place 3 on December 9, 2023
• Memorandum of Agreement with Lower Rio Grande Valley TPDES Stormwater Task Force: 5-year term, $15,940.80 annual payment
• Approval of Christmas Posada and Parade at city park
• Executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development discussions

Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee will meet to consider the implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan, fee imposition and collection, and whether an update or revision is needed.

• Consideration of Implementation of Capital Improvements Plan
• Discussion on Imposing and Collecting Fees
• Evaluation of Need for Updated Capital Improvement Plan

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property on S River Road. The request seeks to allow two structures on a single lot without subdividing the land.

• Variance request for 2310 S River Road to allow two structures on one lot
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 3, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests. The commission will also consider preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions.

• Zone change for 2402 Carlos St from Single Family Residential (R1) to Local Business (B1)
• Conditional Use Permit for Garcia Apparel & Flea Market at 116 S MAIN ST
• Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at La China 956 #2, 1001 E BUS HWY 83
• Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at Maldonado Drive Thru, 4510 N FM 493 Suite A
• Preliminary Plat approvals for Tierra Roosevelt Subdivision and MC Rios Subdivision

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider routine consent items and several financial ordinances. The main items are three ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes, and contractual obligations, along with approvals for a carnival, water access agreements, and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Ordinance 2023-28: International Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2023
• Ordinance 2023-29: Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2023
• Ordinance 2023-30: Tax Notes, Series 2023
• Carnival application by Rickey Moore for Moore's Greater Shows, Nov 1-12, 2023
• Water access agreements with North Alamo Water Supply Corp for Templo Monte Calvario and Plaza Amistad Annex

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and a zone change, followed by action on those items. The consent agenda includes routine items like a wastewater agreement, park use, and resolutions, while regular items cover fire fees, a splash pad purchase, and equipment buys.

• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at Botanero Del Primo GRU, 2103 E BUS HWY 83 Suite C3
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for property at 8904 N FM 493 (ORO ESTATES LOT 5)
• Ordinance 2023-26 amending fire fees
• Purchase of splash pad for Willie Ramirez Sports Complex
• Resolution 2023-34 to deny Texas Gas Service rate application

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Botanero Del Primo GRU, a zone change from residential to business, and final plat approvals for two subdivisions. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Conditional use permit for Eneida Montano to sell beer and wine for on-premise consumption at 2103 E BUS HWY 83 Suite C3
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for property at 8904 N FM 493 (Oro Estates Lot 5)
• Final plat approval for The Reserve Estates Subdivision by New Era Development, LLC
• Preliminary and final plat approval for URI Estates Subdivision by S2 Engineering for TJ & CJ Land LTD

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a special meeting to consider and act on several items, including the final adoption of the FY 2024 budget and property tax rate, an annexation ordinance, and various contracts and agreements. The agenda includes both consent items and regular items, with an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Final plat approval for The Reserve Estates Subdivision (New Era Development, LLC)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-18 to annex Lots 324 and 325 of El Encantado Subdivision (requested by Los Vecindades RGV, L.P.)
• Second reading of Ordinances 2023-21 (FY 2024 Budget), 2023-22 (FY 2024 Property Tax Rate), and 2023-23 ($6,000 elderly tax exemption)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-20 regulating electronic game rooms
• Contract with Hidalgo County Elections Administrator for November 7, 2023 election services

Economic Development Board 4A

The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) will meet to discuss updates on the Rio Bravo International Bridge and active or pending 380 agreements. The board will consider approving its 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and promotional/expense requests for three local businesses. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations.

• Update on Rio Bravo International Bridge
• Update on active or pending 380 agreements
• Approve 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
• Promotional/expense for J & J Havana Restaurant (Jorge Licea)
• Promotional/expense for Texas Chile Dulce Dulceria LLC (Ashley Garza) and Bee Happy Childcare Center LLC (Ismael Guerra)

City Council

The Donna City Council is meeting to consider its FY2024 budget and property tax rate, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales, and multiple plat approvals and interlocal agreements. The agenda includes public hearings on the tax rate and the alcohol permit, followed by votes on those items and other routine matters.

• Conditional use permit for S&M Driveway at 900 Hooks Ave for beer/wine off-premise sales
• FY2024 budget (Ordinance 2023-21) and property tax rate of $.665348/$100 valuation (Ordinance 2023-22)
• Final plats for Santa Isabella, Tierra Wisconsin, and El Encantado subdivisions
• MOU with Pharr PD for shooting range use and with South Texas College for law enforcement training
• Utility improvements contract with C&C Waste Management and Equipment LLC (Texas TIPS Contract No. 220605)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for off-premise beer and wine sales at S&M Driveway, 900 Hooks Avenue. The commission will also consider final plat approvals for three subdivisions and a preliminary plat for another. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2023, at Donna City Hall.

• Conditional Use Permit for S&M Driveway (900 Hooks Ave) for Beer & Wine Retailer's Permit (off-premise)
• Final Plat: Santa Isabella Subdivision Ph 1 (C&N Farms LLC)
• Final Plat: Tierra Wisconsin Subdivision (La Media Luna Investments)
• Final Plat: El Encantado Subdivision (E & W Cohrs, LLC)
• Preliminary Plat: Midway Estates (Sandoval Developers)

City Council

This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a $600 sponsorship, resolutions for Operation Lone Star and regional marketing, payment for RG3 registers, a sludge disposal agreement, engaging Royale Enterprise for game room ordinance guidance, and the first reading of a fee schedule ordinance. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters.

• Sponsorship for Donna Redskin Quarterback Club in the amount of $600
• Resolution 2023-28 approving operation of 2024 Operation Lone Star
• Resolution 2023-29 in support of regional partnerships and marketing
• Agreement for WWTP Solids-Sludge Disposals
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-19 amending fee schedule for inspections, permits, and planning and zoning

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change for a restaurant, three conditional use permits for alcohol sales and a farm market, and several plats. They will also consider an annexation petition, the 2024 Operation Stone Garden, and tax-related items. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Zone change for 7551 N FM 493 from R1 to B2 (Mama Mia Restaurant & Grocery Inc)
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales: Backyard Eatery LLC (mixed beverage), Redskin Drive Thru (beer/wine off-premise)
• Conditional use permit for Red River Farms (agricultural farmland & farmers market) at 777 W IH2
• Contract with Cascos & Associates, PC for annual audit (FY ending Sept 30, 2023)
• Resolution 2023-25: voluntary annexation of Lot 324 & 325, El Encantado Subdivision

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zone change, three conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and preliminary/final plat approvals. The meeting includes action on these items and approval of June minutes.

• Zone change for 7551 N FM 493 from R1 to B2 (Mama Mia Restaurant & Grocery Inc)
• Conditional use permit for Backyard Eatery LLC (mixed beverage, on-premise) at 2016/2112 Redskin Ave
• Conditional use permit for Redskin Drive Thru (beer/wine, off-premise) at 109 S Victoria
• Conditional use permit for Red River Farms (farmers market) at 777 W IH2
• Preliminary plats for Champion Ridge at Donna Meadows and Emerald Acres; final plat for Trinity Estates

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: purchasing printers for ticket writers, authorizing a contract with C&M Associates, Inc. for a bridge study, and selecting the healthcare insurance plan for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also includes a consent agenda, citizens participation, and an executive session for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters.

• Approval to purchase printers for ticket writers
• Authorize contract with C&M Associates, Inc. for bridge study
• Healthcare insurance plan for FY 2024
• Executive session for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development discussions

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: purchasing printers for ticket writers, authorizing a contract with C&M Associates, Inc. for a bridge study, and selecting the healthcare insurance plan for fiscal year 2024. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters as permitted by Texas law.

• Purchase of printers for ticket writers
• Authorize contract with C&M Associates, Inc. for bridge study
• Healthcare insurance plan for FY 2024
• Executive session on personnel, legal, real property, and economic development

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a zone change, election ordinance, and several agreements. They will also discuss resolutions on Mexico's water debt and a Texas Gas Service rate increase, plus a sponsorship and IT purchases. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Ordinance 2023-17: Zone change from R1 to B2 at 7551 N FM 493
• Ordinance 2023-16: Calling general municipal election for November 7, 2023
• Resolution 2023-23: Support of Mexico paying water debt
• Resolution 2023-24: Suspension of Texas Gas Service increase
• Purchase of two backup systems plus cloud storage

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several land-use and business items, including zone changes, conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and resolutions authorizing eminent domain for utility easements. They will also discuss utility account adjustments, a toll collection system for the bridge, and economic development agreements. The agenda includes both public hearings and consent agenda items, with some items to be discussed in executive session.

• Zone change for Mama Mia Restaurant & Grocery Inc from R1 to B2 at 7551 N FM 493
• Conditional use permit for Backyard Eatery LLC for mixed beverage sales at 2016 and 2112 Redskin Avenue
• Conditional use permit for Redskin Drive Thru for beer and wine off-premise sales at 109 S Victoria
• Ordinance 2023-15 establishing reimbursement policy for utility improvements
• Resolutions 2023-19 and 2023-20 authorizing eminent domain for utility easements

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting of the Donna, TX Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a regular meeting with two action items: an interlocal agreement with La Joya for operating a municipal animal shelter, and approval of a bid for improvements at the Open Hands facility. The agenda also includes an executive session for litigation updates and other closed-session matters.

• Interlocal agreement with City of La Joya for municipal animal shelter operation
• Bid approval for improvements at Open Hands facility
• Executive session for litigation updates and personnel/real estate matters

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to consider extending the local state of disaster declared by Mayor Morales on May 10, 2023, and to approve installation of speed bumps on 7th Street. The council will also discuss a 380 agreement related to a business prospect code-named 'Project Yellow' and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Resolution 2023-18 extending declaration of local state of disaster
• Installation of speed bumps on 7th Street
• Approval of 380 agreement for Project Yellow
• Executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development discussions

Economic Development Board 4A

The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: approving an attorney contract and approving a promotional purpose/expense for Backyard Eatery. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real property, and economic development incentive matters as permitted by Texas law. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consideration and possible action on approval of EDC 4A attorney contract
• Discuss and possible action to approve a promotional purpose/expense for Backyard Eatery
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Secs. 551.074, 551.071, 551.072, 551.087 for personnel, legal, real property, and business incentive discussions

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two conditional use permits for alcohol sales (Seven Sports Bar and Dona Barbara Drive Thru) and two zone changes from residential to general business. The consent agenda includes a resolution denying AEP Texas's rate increase application, a proclamation for Small Business Week, and approval of a Veterans Car Club event. Regular items include final action on the public hearing items, plat approvals, and various contracts and purchases. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales: Seven Sports Bar (309 W BUS HWY 83) and Dona Barbara Drive Thru (2003 Bluebonnet Dr)
• Zone changes from R1 to B2 for properties at 4559 N FM 493 and 112 N Victoria Road
• Resolution 2023-17 denying AEP Texas's application to increase distribution rates
• Approval of Veteranos Car Club car show at Donna City Park on Nov 26, 2023, with fee waiver and street closures
• Second readings of ordinances on truck parking prohibition and new fee schedule for inspections and permits

Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the imposition and collection of fees, as well as potential plan revisions.

• Implementation of Capital Improvements Plan
• Imposing of fees
• Collection of fees
• Need to update or revise plan

Economic Development Board 4A

The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) will meet to consider appointing an attorney for the board and to discuss the status of the Donna International Bridge Expansion Project. The agenda also includes an executive session for potential discussions on personnel, legal matters, real property, and economic development incentives. No other action items are listed.

• Possible action to appoint attorney for Donna EDC (4A)
• Discussion on Donna International Bridge Expansion Project status
• Executive session authorized under Texas Gov't Code for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development negotiations

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on an extended warranty for new garbage trucks and to approve a Letter of Intent. The agenda also includes proclamations honoring Rodolfo 'Rudy' Espinoza and declaring April 17, 2023 as Miliana Rosales Day. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters.

• Proclamation and key to the City for Rodolfo 'Rudy' Espinoza (40 years of volunteer work with Donna Little League)
• Proclamation declaring April 17, 2023 as Miliana Rosales Day
• Consideration and possible action on extended warranty for new garbage trucks
• Consideration and possible action to approve Letter of Intent
• Executive session for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development discussions

Economic Development Board 4B

The Development Corporation of Donna (4B) will meet to discuss and possibly approve several economic development items, including a promotional expense for a local psychiatric practice, starting an agreement with LiftFund, declaring projects for the fiscal year, amending the budget, and taking over or renegotiating obligations for the Trevika project. The board may also enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations.

• Promotional expense for Javier Suarez dba Professional Psychiatric Assoc. of RGV
• Agreement with LiftFund INC. (tabled from prior meeting)
• Declare and approve DCOD projects for current fiscal year
• Amend 2022-2023 budget to include new projects
• DCOD to assume DEDC obligations for Trevika project and renegotiate grant terms

Board of Adjustments

The Donna Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to reduce a side setback for a proposed events venue and another to allow a smaller home than the minimum size. After the hearing, the board will vote on both requests. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Variance request by Benjamin Gonzalez to reduce west side setback from 6 ft to 2.6 ft for Events on Midway at 3708 E Business 83
• Variance request by Sanjuana Belmares to reduce minimum living size from 700 sq ft to 456 sq ft for home at 916 Huerta Street
• Public hearing and vote on both variance requests
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider five conditional use permits for alcohol sales or a food truck, plus three zone changes from residential to general business. The commission may vote on these requests after the hearing.

• Conditional use permit for beer/wine off-premise sales at Iris Drive Thru, 405 N Val Verde
• Conditional use permit for beer/wine on-premise at Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant Bar, 101 W Business 83
• Conditional use permit for beer/wine off-premise at V&A Food Store and Bakery, 3125 S FM 493
• Conditional use permit for La Plumita Snacks and More food truck, 3125 S FM 493
• Zone changes from R1 to B2 for properties on Joy Drive, Mile 9 North, and E Business 83

Economic Development Board 4B

This meeting of the Donna, TX Economic Development Board 4B was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Donna City Council is meeting in a special session to consider routine consent agenda items, including a zone change, a fire fee ordinance, and a church's request to close streets for an Easter celebration. They will also discuss several resolutions, a financial report, and a $15,000 construction parking project. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Ordinance 2023-04: Zone change for Rosalinda De La Rosa from R1 to B1
• Ordinance 2023-05: Fire fee
• Iglesia Camino de Salvacion: street closure of South Avenue and Main Street, fee waiver, police escort for Easter event
• Resolution 2023-13: Water line access agreement with La Media Luna Investments for Tierra Wisconsin Subdivision
• Approval of $15,000 for construction parking project

Economic Development Board 4B

The Development Corporation of Donna (4B) will meet to consider a revolving loan application from Nieto's Service Station, discuss the appointment or dismissal of its Business Development Specialist, and possibly eliminate that position's funding. The board may also amend the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and economic development matters.

• Revolving loan application from Jose Guadalupe Nieto dba Nieto's Service Station at 1013 E. HWY 83, Donna
• Discussion and possible action on appointment, employment, or dismissal of the Business Development Specialist
• Discussion and possible action to eliminate funds for the Business Development Specialist position
• Discussion and possible action to amend the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.087

Economic Development Board 4A

This meeting of the Donna, TX Economic Development Board 4A has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on conditional use permits for a food truck and two alcohol-selling businesses, plus a zone change. The consent agenda includes service agreements, plat approvals, police equipment purchases, and other routine items. Regular items cover second readings of ordinances, preliminary plats, and a fire fee ordinance. An executive session is scheduled for economic development discussions.

• Conditional use permit for food truck 'El Ninos Snacks' at 533 W BUS 83
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at 'Bukis Bar' and 'Diego's Grocery Store'
• Zone change from R1 to B1 for property at 5304 N FM 493
• Approval of final plats for Salamanca Subdivision Phase I and Garza-Lopez Subdivision
• Purchase of police department duty weapons and surplus of old weapons

Economic Development Board 4A

The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) is meeting to consider authorizing a promotional flag purchase for the Fire Department and to receive a status update on the Donna International Bridge Expansion Project. The agenda also includes a closed executive session covering personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development incentive matters.

• Consideration of authorizing purchase of a flag for the Fire Department as a 'promotional purpose'
• Discussion on status update of the Donna International Bridge Expansion Project
• Executive session authorized for personnel, legal, real property, and business incentive negotiations

City Council

The Donna City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including property tax refunds, an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library services, the purchase of garbage trucks, engaging with the Community Loan Center of the Rio Grande Valley, and conditional approval of a COPS Grant. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a letter of intent for Project Rays, a potential economic development project.

• Approval of property tax refunds over $500
• Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library reimbursement
• Discussion on purchase of garbage trucks
• Engagement with Community Loan Center of the Rio Grande Valley
• Conditional approval of COPS Grant and executive session on Project Rays letter of intent

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three zoning-related items: a conditional use permit for a food truck court, two zone changes from residential to general business, and a public hearing on Hidalgo County's RAISE grant application for the Nolana Loop Corridor Project. The consent agenda includes several contracts, MOUs, resolutions, and a proclamation. Regular items include subdivision plats, a subdivision ordinance amendment, and firefighter pay and hiring actions.

• Conditional Use Permit for Koko's Food Truck Paradise at 701 W BUS 83
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for property at Murphy and Goolie Avenue
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for 'Event on Midway' at 3708 E Business 83
• $39,722.75 repair of Rotor Aerator at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $31,765.66 engineering contract for North Ave Canal Crossing Project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a food truck court, two zone changes from residential to general business, and preliminary/final plat approvals for two subdivisions. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Koko's Food Truck Paradise at 701 W BUS 83
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for property at Murphy and Goolie Avenue
• Zone change from R1 to B2 for property at 3708 E Business 83
• Preliminary plat for The Oasis Apartments Subdivision
• Preliminary and final plat for De Agave at 493 Phase I Subdivision

City Council

The Donna City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on three conditional use permits, including a home occupation tax office and two vehicle sales businesses operating without permits. The consent agenda includes routine items like a final plat, a circus permit, pool and gym openings, and several grant submissions. Regular items include pool re-plastering, gun range power, and a $45,000 water flow study contract.

• Conditional Use Permit for home tax office at 1606 Hester Ave (Angelica Martinez, B.O.A Investments)
• Conditional Use Permit for unpermitted vehicle sales at 409 E IH2 (Joel Cisneros, Cisneros Auto)
• Conditional Use Permit for unpermitted vehicle sales at 829 S D. Salinas Blvd (Eli Ley, Autos Imperio)
• Circus permit for Circo Hermanos Vazquez, Feb 10-27, 2023
• $45,000 contract for Real Time Hydrologic System stations (RATES and Task Force)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three conditional use permits for home-based or vehicle sales businesses, plus a final plat approval for the Tierra Canton subdivision. The commission may vote on these items after the hearing.

• Conditional use permit for home occupation tax office at 1606 Hester Avenue (B.O.A Investments)
• Conditional use permit for unpermitted vehicle sales at 409 E IH2 (Cisneros Auto)
• Conditional use permit for unpermitted vehicle sales at 829 S D. Salinas Blvd (Autos Imperio)
• Final plat approval for Tierra Canton submitted by Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc.