Mexia public meetings in 2024
20 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 Mexia City Council will hold a called meeting/workshop to discuss and potentially approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and recommend a property tax rate. The agenda also includes an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon certain rights of way and alleys, authorizing their sale to adjacent landowners. Procedural items such as roll call and citizens comments precede the main discussions.
- Ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon certain rights of way and alleys, with sale to adjacent landowners
- Workshop on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Discussion and possible action to recommend a proposed Property Tax rate
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget at 4:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. to consider adoption of the budget, a property tax rate, and related public hearings. Other items include up to $16 million in water supply bonds, a wastewater treatment construction contract, and abandonment of a utility easement.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and recommend a property tax rate
- Authorization of up to $16,000,000 in additional bonds by Bistone Municipal Water Supply District for water supply
- Awarding construction contract for Wastewater Treatment Facility to low bidder, contingent on Change Order #1
- Discussion and possible action to abandon a 20-foot city utility easement between 925 E Titus and 929 E Titus
- Discussion and possible action to deem Mexia Police Department surplus equipment for auction
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and property tax rates. The body will also consider a construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility and the issuance of bonds for water supply.
- Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget and Property Tax rate
- Issuance of up to $16,000,000 in additional bonds by Limestone Municipal Water Supply District
- Construction contract for Wastewater Treatment Facility to be awarded to ATS Construction
- Request to abandon a 20 foot City utility easement between 925 E Titus and 929 E Titus
- Proposed public hearings for budget and tax rate set for September 23, 2024
City Council
The Mexia City Council will discuss and possibly act on a long-term water supply project with Bistone Municipal Water Supply District and authorize the City Manager to negotiate related agreements. A resolution would allow Shiloh Water Supply Corporation to purchase directly from Bistone, releasing a prohibition. Other agenda items include roof repairs at the Civic Center, accepting the 2022-2023 annual audit, approving a prioritized list of street repairs for the current fiscal year, and accepting the denial of a rezoning request in the 500 block of South McKinney Street.
- Long-term water supply project with Bistone Municipal Water Supply District; City Manager authorized to negotiate agreements
- Resolution to allow Shiloh WSC to purchase directly from Bistone, releasing the prohibition
- Roof repairs at the Civic Center
- Acceptance of 2022-2023 annual audit from Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd, and Therrell, P.C.
- Approval of prioritized list of streets for rehabilitation or repair in FY 2023/2024 and start of bid process
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
City Council
The Mexia City Council held a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, approving a water conservation plan update, election results, and several financial and personnel items. They also postponed discussions on hotel tax guidelines, fire station renovation, and street repairs.
- Approved Water Conservation Plan 5-year update ordinance
- Declared Erica Navarro, Shawna Sterling, Scott Condon elected to City Council
- Approved $187,000 for public safety and public works radio system updates
- Approved allowing Mexia PD to hire non-certified personnel and sponsor them through police academy
- Approved $14,000 for industrial park development renderings by GLS
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a resolution for unopposed election winners, electing a Mayor Pro-Tempore, and discussing a hotel tax committee. They will also consider police department hiring and staffing changes, using $187,000 for radio system updates, and starting bids on prioritized street repairs. The agenda includes routine consent items and a possible disaster declaration.
- Resolution declaring unopposed candidates elected in May 4, 2024 City Council election
- Use $187,000 in unused funds to update public safety and public works radio systems
- Approve prioritized list of streets/roads for 2023/2024 rehabilitation and begin bid process
- Allow Mexia Police Department to hire non-certified recruits and sponsor them through a police academy
- Create Officer Manager position at Mexia Police Department
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at 101 N. McKinney Street. The main item is a public hearing to discuss and possibly adopt the Water Conservation Plan 5 Year Update. Citizens may comment during the hearing, after which the hearing will be adjourned.
- Public hearing on Water Conservation Plan 5 Year Update
- Citizens comments on public hearing
- Adjourn public hearing
City Council
The Mexia City Council will consider several funding requests and appointments. Key items include two Hotel Occupancy Tax funding requests totaling $53,500 for the Cindy Walker Foundation, a request to allow the Mexia Economic Development Board to sell 15+ acres at the industrial park, and reappointments to the Mexia Housing Authority Board.
- $15,000 hotel tax request for Cindy Walker home restoration as museum/art space
- $38,500 hotel tax request for Cindy Walker Days 2024 promotion
- Request to allow MEDC to sell 15+ acres at industrial park for Cool Cats
- Reappoint Andrew Taulton, Alden Garber, Michael Jones to Housing Authority Board
- Discussion of restoring Fire Department Auxiliary building as Public Safety Museum
City Council
The Mexia City Council is holding a special called meeting on March 26, 2024, at 4:45 p.m. at 101 N. McKinney Street. The main business is a closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss personnel matters involving the City Manager position and Captain Bobby Coslin, followed by possible action on those items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledges, invocation, roll call, and citizens comments.
- Executive session on City Manager position
- Executive session on Captain Bobby Coslin
- Possible action on executive session items
- Special called meeting at 4:45 p.m. on March 26, 2024
City Council
The Mexia City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the city manager position. The interviews will take place in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for personnel matters, with possible action afterward. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledges, invocation, roll call, citizens comments).
- Executive session for city manager applicant interviews
- Possible action on executive session items
- Special called meeting at 101 N. McKinney Street, Mexia, TX
City Council
The Mexia City Council approved several funding requests and contracts, including $25,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for a Juneteenth celebration and $40,000 for the annual rodeo. They also approved engineering contracts for wastewater and downtown projects, a roof replacement bid, and a water kiosk purchase. A proposal to convert a fire department building into a public safety museum failed.
- Approved $25,000 in hotel/motel tax for Limestone County Juneteenth celebration at Booker T. Washington Park
- Approved $40,000 in hotel/motel tax for 94th Annual Mexia Rodeo
- Approved engineering services from KSA Engineers for TxCDBG wastewater plant improvements (CDM23-0373) and downtown sidewalks (CDV23-0372)
- Accepted bid from LD Tebben Pax for Mexia Civic Center roof replacement
- Approved purchase of automatic kiosk for bulk water sales at approx. $25,000
City Council
The Mexia City Council will vote on several funding requests, including $25,000 for a Juneteenth celebration and $35,000 for the annual rodeo, both from hotel/motel occupancy tax. They will also consider approving engineering services for wastewater and downtown projects, accepting a bid for the civic center roof replacement, and possibly canceling the May 4 general election if candidates are unopposed. Other items include a water payment kiosk purchase, a prioritized street repair list, and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.
- Hotel/motel tax funding: $25,000 for Limestone County Nineteenth of June Organization; $35,000 for Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce rodeo
- Engineering services contracts with KSA Engineers for TXCDBG wastewater plant improvements and downtown revitalization
- Bid for Mexia Civic Center roof replacement
- Order of cancellation for May 4, 2024 General Election
- Purchase of automatic kiosk for water sales
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including election orders for District 2, 5, and 6 and a contract with Limestone County. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning requests, library board appointments, and tax funding requests.
- Approve Order of May 4, 2024 General Election for Districts 2, 5, and 6
- Contract with Limestone County for Election Services
- Zoning change request for 700 Block of N Bonham (Gagayano Investment LLC)
- $6,916.53 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax funding request for Limestone Cancer Support Group
- Zoning change request for 801 Woodum Lane (Louise Carr Martin)