Mexia public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved two management services contracts with Gary R. Traylor & Associates, Inc. for TDA grant-funded infrastructure projects. The body also authorized the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for roof repairs at the Mexia Civic Center.
- Contract with Gary R. Traylor & Associates, Inc. for sewer improvements (Contract No. CDV23-0472)
- Contract with Gary R. Traylor & Associates, Inc. for sidewalk improvements (Contract No. CDM23-0373)
- Expenditure of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for Mexia Civic Center roof repair
- Authorization for City Manager to begin renovating the animal control building
- Appointment of Waylon Levels to the 2024-2025 Limestone County Appraisal District Board
City Council
The City Council approved new purchasing and financial management policies and a zoning change for 614 N. Ross Ave. The council also authorized several payments through the Mexia Economic Development Corporation and approved cemetery maintenance funds.
- Zoning change for 614 N. Ross Ave
- Up to $10,000 in Hotel/Motel Tax funds for Holiday in the Park
- $3,152.28 in Hotel/Motel Tax funds for All Out Fitness
- Approval of J&A Coatings for Belknap Water Storage Tank repairs
- $5,000 monthly compensation for Interim MEDC Director David Burgeson
City Council
The City Council adopted new purchasing and financial management policies and established oversight requirements for the Mexia Economic Development Corporation. The body also approved several grants, a zoning change, and the appointment of a new Police Chief.
- Zoning change approved for property at 614 N. Ross Ave
- Up to $10,000 in hotel/motel tax funds approved for Manning Enterprises
- $3,152.28 in hotel/motel tax funds approved for All Out Fitness
- $5,000 monthly compensation approved for Interim MEDC Director David Burgeson
- Contractor J&A Coatings approved for repairs to the Belknap water storage tank
City Council
The City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 budget and recommended a property tax rate of .7207. Other key actions included increasing residential and commercial water base rates and awarding a solid waste collection contract. The Council also appointed the City Manager as Interim Police Chief.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget (All present voted Aye)
- Recommended proposed Property Tax rate of .7207 (All present voted Aye)
- Approved Ordinance increasing residential and commercial water base rates (All present voted Aye)
- Awarded municipal solid waste collection and disposal contract (All present voted Aye)
- Authorized City Manager Jeff Arnswald to serve as Interim Police Chief (All present voted Aye)
- Approved Atmos Energy franchise ordinance for gas pipelines (All present voted Aye)
- Changed regular council meeting dates to the third Monday of every month (All present voted Aye)
- Tabled Mexia EDC FY 2023-2024 budget pending joint meeting (All present voted Aye)