Donna public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Board 4A
The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) board will discuss and possibly act on hiring an attorney for the corporation, as well as adopting guidelines and vetting procedures for applicants seeking assistance. The board will also review the status of all outstanding loans and grants, discuss the corporation's articles of incorporation, and review its financial status. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal advice, real property, and economic development incentives.
- Discussion and possible action on hiring an attorney
- Discussion and possible action on guidelines and vetting procedures for applicants
- Review of all loans and grants given out and their status
- Discussion on Articles of Incorporation for the EDC 4A
- Discussion on the financial status of the board
City Council
The City Council will meet in executive and open sessions to discuss the evaluation and possible dismissal of the City Manager. The body will also consider appointing an interim City Manager and retaining a consultant.
- Evaluation and/or dismissal of the City Manager
- Appointment of an interim City Manager
- Retaining professional services of a consultant
City Council
The Donna City Council will consider authorizing a donation acceptance agreement. They will then enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters, including a project referred to as 'Project Green'. After the closed session, they may take action on Project Green.
- Authorization to execute a donation acceptance agreement (no details provided)
- Executive session under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074 (personnel), 551.071 (legal), 551.072 (real property), and 551.087 (economic development)
- Closed session discussion of Project Green (real property matter)
- Possible open-session action on Project Green after executive session
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for alcohol sales. They will consider amending the city charter to extend council, mayor, and judge terms from three to four years, following approval of Propositions A and B. Other items include purchasing a walk-in freezer for animal control and discussing legal matters in executive session.
- Conditional use permit for Alejandro Segura for alcohol mixed beverage on-premise at 2103 E. Business HWY 83 Ste C3
- Conditional use permit for Sarwart Manganhar for beer and wine off-premise at 900 Hooks Ave
- Charter amendment to extend council, mayor, and judge terms from three to four years (Ordinance 2021-10, Proposition A and B)
- Purchase of walk-in freezer for animal control department
- Executive session on lawsuits: TEDSI Infrastructure Group v. City of Donna and Moreno/Salinas v. Lugo et al.
Economic Development Board 4A
The Donna Economic Development Corporation (4A) board will elect a chair, consider a donation acceptance agreement, and vote on a sponsorship for the South Texas International Marathon scheduled for December 8. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss real estate project "Project Green" and the employment status of the board's attorney, followed by possible action on those topics.
- Election of Chair for the EDC 4A Board
- Authorization to execute a Donation Acceptance Agreement
- Consideration of sponsorship for the South Texas International Marathon (STIM) on Dec. 8, 2024
- Executive session discussion on real property project "Project Green" (Sec. 551.072)
- Executive session discussion on employment status of the EDC 4A Attorney (Sec. 551.074)
Economic Development Board 4B
The Development Corporation of Donna Inc. (4B) Board will meet to elect a Chair and consider authorizing a donation acceptance agreement. The board may also convene in executive session to discuss personnel, legal, real property, and economic development matters.
- Election of Chair for the EDC 4B Board
- Authorization to execute a Donation Acceptance Agreement
- Possible closed session under Chapter 551 for personnel, legal, real property, and economic development negotiations
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two conditional use permits for alcohol sales. One request is for on-premise mixed beverage sales at 2103 E. Business HWY 83 Ste C3; the other is for off-premise beer and wine sales at 900 Hooks Ave. Possible action on both items will follow the hearing.
- Conditional Use Permit by Alejandro Segura for sale of alcohol mixed beverage for on-premise consumption at 2103 E. Business HWY 83 Ste C3
- Conditional Use Permit by Sarwart Mangahar for sale of alcoholic beverage beer and wine for off-premise consumption at 900 Hooks Ave
City Council
The council will consider a consent agenda with multiple interlocal agreements and a donation of surplus fire equipment to Rio Bravo, Mexico. Regular items include a zone change request, conditional use permits, an ordinance amending solid waste rates, and various contracts. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss real estate matters under 'Project Green'.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-40 amending residential and commercial solid waste rates
- Zone change request from Single Family Residential (R1) to General Business (B2) at 5217 N. F.M. 493
- Conditional use permit for a tire shop at 602 Hooks Ave
- Donation of surplus fire equipment to sister city Rio Bravo, Mexico
- Release of approximately 40-acre tract from city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (Ordinance 2024-38)
City Council
The Donna City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to release a 40-acre tract from its extraterritorial jurisdiction, approve a zone change from residential to business, and vote on agreements for a wastewater treatment plant project and a mutual aid law enforcement task force. Other items include donating surplus fire equipment to Rio Bravo, Mexico, and authorizing conditional use permits for a tire shop and auto sales.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-38 releasing approximately 40 acres (property ID 206953) from city's extraterritorial jurisdiction
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-39 zone change at 5217 N. F.M 493 from Single Family Residential (R1) to General Business (B2)
- Conditional use permit for a tire shop at 602 Hooks Ave (not on major thoroughfare)
- Agreement with SWG Engineering, LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
- Donation of surplus fire equipment and fire/GI truck to sister city Rio Bravo, Mexico
City Council
The Donna City Council will meet in special session to canvass the results of the November 5, 2024 election, administer the oath of office to newly elected officials, and discuss and possibly elect a Mayor Pro Tem. An executive session is also scheduled for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.
- Canvass results of November 5, 2024 election
- Administration of oath of newly elected officials
- Discussion and possible action on election of Mayor Pro Tem
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Donna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider possible action on three land-use requests: a conditional use permit for an auto sales lot, a zone change from single-family residential to general business, and a conditional use permit for a tire shop. All items will be discussed and may receive final action after the hearing.
- Conditional use permit by Veronica Ruiz for an auto sales lot at 4631 N. FM 493
- Zone change request by Roberto Maldonado from R1 (Single Family Residential) to B2 (General Business) at 5217 N. FM 493
- Conditional use permit by Luis Nieto for a tire shop at 602 Hooks Ave
- Possible first reading of Ordinance 2024-39 for the zone change
City Council
The Donna City Council will canvass the November 5, 2024 election results and administer oaths to newly elected officials. Council members will discuss and possibly vote on a Mayor Pro Tem. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.
- Canvass results of the November 5, 2024 election
- Administration of oath of office to newly elected officials
- Discussion and possible action on election of Mayor Pro Tem
- Executive session on personnel appointments and evaluations under Sec. 551.074
- Executive session on real property purchase, exchange, or lease under Sec. 551.072