Mexia public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss filling a vacancy in Councilmember District 5 and appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Gibbs Memorial Board of Trustees. The body will also consider several funding requests for police equipment and community surveillance.
- Fill vacancy for Councilmember District 5 following resignation of Shawna Sterling
- Approval of $16,875 for 5 Flock Safety surveillance cameras at City Park and Sports Complex
- Approval of $30,000 in Hotel/Motel funds for Cindy Walker Foundation Winter Fundraiser
- Purchase of a Police Department cruiser for a new 2025 SRO position
- Discussion on future adoption of rental property registration for short-term and long-term properties
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including a public hearing and consent agenda. Key discussions include awarding a Commerce Street Sidewalk Improvements grant to 304 Construction, LLC, approving a $13,000 hotel motel tax request from the Dunbar-Douglas Alumni Association, and considering changes to food truck licensing. The council will also make appointments to several boards and discuss a new visitor center plan and a generator engineering agreement.
- Request for $13,000 from Hotel Motel Tax Funds for Dunbar-Douglas Alumni Association
- Awarding Commerce Street Sidewalk Improvements grant to 304 Construction, LLC
- Approval of engineering agreement for City Hall Generator
- Discussion and possible action to change Food Truck licensing/permitting
- Reappointment and appointment of members to Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustments, and Building and Standards Commission
City Council
The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution to apply for the FY 25 SB 234 Catalytic Converter Grant Program. This is the only substantive item on the addendum to the regular meeting agenda, and all agenda items are subject to action.
- Discussion and possible approval of a resolution to apply for the FY 25 SB 234 Catalytic Converter Grant Program
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed budget and Ad Valorem Tax Rate. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements and appointments to city commissions.
- Public hearings on Proposed Budget and Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate
- Service Agreement between Limestone County and the Mexia Fire Department
- Interlocal Ambulance Service Agreement between Limestone County and the City of Mexia
- Proposed ordinance changes prohibiting the donating and giving away of dogs within city limits
- Request for $12,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for McBay Sims PTA Santa Stroll
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider multiple agreements and ordinances. Key action items include approving service agreements with Limestone County for the Mexia Fire Department and ambulance services, as well as changes to the city ordinance that bans the donating or giving away of dogs. The council will also vote on a $12,000 hotel occupancy tax fund request for the McBay Sims PTA Santa Stroll and a resolution to apply for a state catalytic converter theft prevention grant.
- Service Agreement between Limestone County and Mexia Fire Department
- Interlocal Ambulance Service Agreement between Limestone County and City of Mexia
- Proposed changes to ordinance prohibiting donating/giving away dogs within city limits
- Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds request of $12,000 for McBay Sims PTA Santa Stroll
- Resolution to apply for FY 25 SB 234 Catalytic Converter Grant Program
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a total property tax rate of .6037 per $100 of assessed value. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and economic development appointments.
- Proposed 2024 total property tax rate of .6037 per $100 of assessed value
- Contract for street repairs to Waller County Construction
- Contract for US Highway 84 Ground Storage Tank Improvements Project to DN Tanks, LLC
- Tax abatement for the expansion of SWARCO REFLEX, LLC
- Appointment of Stacey Bush as Interim Executive Director for the MEDC
City Council
The City Council will discuss approving a list of roads for repair during the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The meeting also includes proposals to abandon certain streets, including Fish Pond Road. Additionally, officials will consider park improvements and hiring a part-time Code Enforcement Officer.
- Ordinance to abandon and close Nancy Street or Brady Street
- Ordinance to abandon and close Fish Pond Road
- Approval of prioritized street and road repairs for FY 2023/2024
- Proposal to use Ballfield #6 materials to rehabilitate Ballfield #5
- Hiring a part-time Code Enforcement Officer