Palmhurst public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget. The council will also consider a proclamation for School Board Appreciation Month.
- Approval of Budget Amendment in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget
- Proclamation #12-21-2023 for School Board Appreciation Month
- Discussion of economic negotiations in Executive Session
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a 14.51-acre tract from residential to business district. The council will also consider a memorandum of agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley TPDES Stormwater Task Force Partnership, Inc.
- Rezoning of 14.51 acres in West Addition to Sharyland from Residential to Business
- Memorandum of Agreement for Regional TPDES Stormwater Permit preparation
City Council
The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the intent and process for adopting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The council will also hold a discussion regarding the addition of commercial zoning districts to the City Zoning Codes.
- Discussion on adopting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
- Discussion on adding commercial zoning districts to City Zoning Codes
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. A rezoning request for a 14.51 acre tract from residential to business district has been tabled.
- Approval of September 27, 2023, and October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Tabled rezoning of a 14.51 acre tract in West Addition to Sharyland from Residential to Business District
City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and receive the September 2023 financial report. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Chiropractic Health Month.
- Approval of July 18, 2023, and August 15, 2023, City Council minutes
- September 2023 financial statement report from Luis C. Orozco, CPA
- Proclamation declaring October 2023 as Chiropractic Health Month
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a 14.51-acre tract in the West Addition to Sharyland. The proposal seeks to change the land use from a residential zoning district to a business district.
- Public Hearing: Rezoning of 14.51 acres (Lot 33-9, West Addition to Sharyland) from Residential to Business
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially take action on a proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM). This map covers the City of Palmhurst’s corporate limits and its authorized extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
- Public Hearing: Proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for city limits and ETJ
- Approval of August 09, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
City Council
The City Council will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and August 2023 financial statements. The meeting also includes discussions on an interlocal agreement with the City of Mission regarding prisoner housing.
- Approval of the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Mission for temporary prisoner housing
- Approval of an audit engagement letter with Roberto C. Lopez, C.P.A.
- Purchase of a Rotary Cutter for a John Deere 5525 Tractor
- Pinning ceremony for new Police Investigator Valerio Cantu
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning regulations, parking, and business permits. The meeting also includes a presentation on amending the city's trash pickup schedule.
- Amending Republic Services trash pickup schedule
- Ordinance to establish new off-street parking regulations
- Ordinance to simplify side yard building setbacks
- Ordinance mandating trash containment enclosures for non-residential users
- Final Plat Approval for Conway Crossing #3 Subdivision (21.844 acres)
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Budget for FY 2023-2024
Planning Zoning
The Commission will consider ordinances to establish a Planned Unit Development district and a Professional Office Building zone. The agenda also includes a discussion on permitting residential use within Business Zoning Districts.
- Establishment of 'Planned Unit Development Regulations' (Section 58-184)
- Discussion on residential use in Business Zoning Districts
- Establishment of Professional Office Building (POB) Zone (Section 58-183)
- Final Plat Approval for Conway Crossing #3 Subdivision (21.844 acres)
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the potential Future Land Use Map for Palmhurst's corporate boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- Discussion on merits of a possible Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Planning Zoning
The Commission will review several proposed ordinances regarding off-street parking regulations and building setbacks. The meeting also includes a discussion on establishing a new Planned Unit Development zoning district.
- Approval of June 15, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of Conway Crossing No. 3 Subdivision preliminary plat (21.844 acres)
- Ordinance to establish new off-street parking regulations
- Ordinance to remove residential uses from Business Zoning Districts
- Ordinance to simplify side yard building setbacks
City Council
The City Council will discuss adopting a new park fee code for residential subdivisions and approving a waterline access agreement for Las Velas Subdivision. The meeting also includes consideration of budget transfers and purchasing ticketwriters for the Police Department.
- Adoption of New Park Fee Code for new Residential Subdivisions
- Waterline Access Agreement for Las Velas Subdivision
- Purchase of Police Department Ticketwriters
- Solicitation of bids for a Tractor Shredder for the Maintenance Department
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat for the 21.844-acre Conway Crossing No. 3 subdivision. The commission will also consider adopting a new park fee code for new residential subdivisions to amend Chapter 46 of the City Code of Ordinance.
- Preliminary Plat Approval of Conway Crossing No. 3 Subdivision (21.844 acres)
- Adoption of New Park Fee Code for new Residential Subdivisions
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2022, and February 23, 2023
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a called meeting to discuss the employment of Chief of Police Michael A. Vela. The council may enter an executive session regarding personnel matters before returning to open session for consideration and possible action.
- Discussion of employment of Chief of Police Michael A. Vela
- Possible action regarding employment of Chief of Police
City Council
The City Council will review the final plat for the 18.301-acre Monarca Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on supporting Hidalgo County solid waste legislation and extending an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct 3.
- Final Plat Approval of Monarca Subdivision (18.301 Acres)
- Support for Hidalgo County solid waste disposal services legislation
- One year extension of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct 3
- Update on Municipal Court Amnesty Program
- Economic development negotiations in Executive Session
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will vote on cancelling the May 6 municipal election because no candidates are opposed, approve a waterline access agreement for Mayberry Ranch Subdivision, and consider a resolution for a First Responder Mental Health Program grant. The council will also receive financial reports for November and December 2022 and a proclamation supporting Hidalgo County's Prosperity Task Force.
- Election Order #02-28-2023 to cancel the May 6, 2023 municipal election
- Waterline Access Agreement for Mayberry Ranch Subdivision
- Resolution for First Responder Mental Health Program Grant through the Office of the Attorney General
- Proclamation #02-28-2023 supporting Hidalgo County's Prosperity Task Force
- Report of November & December 2022 Financial Statements by CPA Luis C. Orozco
Planning Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly adopt a new Park Fee Code that would amend Chapter 46 of the city's Code of Ordinances, imposing fees on new residential subdivisions. They will also consider preliminary-final plat approval for the Monarca Subdivision, an 18.301-acre residential development. The meeting includes a public forum and introduction of a new commissioner.
- Preliminary-final plat approval for Monarca Subdivision, 18.301 acres, Lot 35-9, West Addition to Sharyland, residential zone, developer Gabriel Morena
- Consideration and possible action to adopt new Park Fee Code, amending Chapter 46 'Subdivisions'
- Introduction of new Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Olivarez
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will consider an election order for a May 6 municipal election for City Council Places 1, 2, and 5. They will also vote on a local agreement with the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office regarding contraband forfeitures and consider amending the employee benefits administrative agreement.
- Election order for May 6, 2023 municipal election for City Council Places 1, 2, and 5
- Local agreement with Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office for contraband forfeiture services
- Amendment to administrative agreement for renewal of employee benefits
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting new garbage collection rates for 2023 via ordinance, approve appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and issue proclamations for School Board Appreciation Month and National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The council will also discuss updates on the May 2023 election and consider a budget amendment for FY 2022-2023.
- Ordinance #01-17-2023 adopting revised garbage collection rates for 2023
- Consideration of appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Proclamation #01-17-2023(B) declaring January 2023 as School Board Appreciation Month
- Proclamation #01-17-2023(C) declaring January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Consideration of Line Item Transfers and Budget Amendment for FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget