Palmhurst public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will meet December 17 to decide on revised garbage collection rates, new business compliance rules, and a $300,120.49 waterline project estimate with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. They will also hear a presentation on FY26 federal funding and receive financial reports for September–October 2024.
- Ordinance #12-17-2024 adopting revised 2024 garbage collection rates
- Amendments to Chapters 14 and 58 to add MES business compliance and distancing rules
- Amend Ordinance 86 and 102 to re-adopt building permit fees
- Cost estimate for Waterline Project with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation: $300,120.49
- Consider Letter of Engagement with Roberto C. Lopez, C.P.A. for FY2023-2024 audit
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation, a form of debt. The council will also vote on renewing the interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for the Scofflaw Municipal Court program and consider accepting monetary and toy donations for the annual toy drive. Financial reports for September and October 2024 are on the agenda for discussion.
- Resolution authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation (debt issuance)
- Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County on Scofflaw Program for Municipal Court
- Renewal of Internet Processing Agreement with Hamer Enterprises
- Consideration to accept monetary and toy donations from local businesses and citizens for Annual Toy Drive
- Update on Waterline Project with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a detached garage setback at 1908 Paradise Circle. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Mission to temporarily house Palmhurst prisoners awaiting transfer or arraignment.
- Public hearing: variance request by Gerardo & Melissa Guerra for a 10-foot side yard setback instead of the required 15 feet for a detached garage at 1908 Paradise Circle (Lot 8, Paradise Lake Subdivision).
- Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Mission for temporary housing of Palmhurst prisoners.
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a called meeting to discuss two items: a proposed City Hall project with architect Bobby Villarreal of Estrada Hinojosa, and an amended service charge fee for active garbage accounts from Sharyland Water Supply. Public comments are permitted. No votes are listed on the agenda, but possible action is allowed.
- Discussion of proposed City Hall project with Bobby Villarreal
- Discussion of amended Sharyland Water Supply service charge fee for active garbage accounts
- Public comments limited to five minutes per person
- Meeting is a called session on October 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
City Council
The City Council will consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The body will also discuss contracts and resolutions regarding the collection of delinquent court fines and fees.
- Proposed Budget for FY 2024-2025
- Contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for collection of delinquent court fines and fees
- Resolution authorizing collection fees per Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- Proclamation for National Night Out on October 22, 2024
- Proclamation for Chiropractic Health Month in October 2024
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of budget for FY 2024-2025
City Council
The City Council will review financial statements for July 2024 and discuss updates to the Municipal Court. The body is considering several interlocal agreements regarding public safety and infrastructure.
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract update with Omnibase Services of Texas and Texas Department of Public Safety for Failure to Appear Program
- TXDOT Municipal Maintenance Agreement
- TML Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement
- Resolution #08-20-2024(A) amending authorized representatives with the Texas Local Government Investment Pool
- July 2024 Financial Statements report
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will consider a police services agreement with Mission Consolidated Independent School District for the 2024-2025 school year, approve a $14,390 stormwater task force membership fee, and review line-item transfers in the police department budget. The council will also discuss the City Hall project in executive session.
- Consider police services agreement with Mission CISD for 2024-2025
- Approve $14,390 annual stormwater task force membership fee
- Consider line-item transfers in 2023-2024 operating budget for police department
- Receive report on June 2024 financial statements from CPA Luis C. Orozco
- Discuss City Hall project in executive session (no action expected)
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a called meeting on June 21, 2024. The council will review the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit report and discuss an agreement with Republic Services for storm debris, transportation, and disposal services.
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 audit report by Robert C. Lopez, CPA
- Agreement with Republic Services for storm debris, transportation, and disposal services
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will review March financial statements and public safety updates. Members will consider approving six fire hydrants along Shary Road with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation to expand local fire suppression infrastructure for residents. The council will also decide whether to reappoint or release Horacio Peña as Municipal Judge for the January 17, 2024–January 16, 2026 term, which oversees municipal court proceedings. A proclamation designating National Police Week will be presented.
- Consider approval for six fire hydrants along Shary Road with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
- Decision on reappointing or releasing Horacio Peña as Municipal Judge (term Jan 17, 2024 – Jan 16, 2026)
- Review of March 2024 financial statements by Luis C. Orozco, C.P.A.
- Update on the city’s ISO Rating and upcoming events
- Proclamation #04-16-2024 designating May 12–18, 2024 as National Police Week
City Council
The Palmhurst City Council will hold a called meeting on March 27, 2024, to enter executive session. Members will consider and discuss an investigation into interactions between Municipal Judge Horacio Pena and City Manager Lori A. Lopez from January and February 2024. The council may take necessary action after returning to open session. Remaining agenda items cover standard procedures and public comments.
- Executive session discussion of an investigation into interactions between Municipal Judge Horacio Pena and City Manager Lori A. Lopez (dated Jan. 18 and Feb. 16, 2024).
- Standard procedural items including roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
City Council
The council will consider authorizing legal intervention in AEP Texas's requested rate change proceeding. Other items include installing six fire hydrants on Shary Road and budget transfers for police server migration.
- Resolution authorizing intervention in AEP Texas rate change proceedings
- Hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services for negotiations
- Installation of 6 fire hydrants along Shary Rd with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
- Budget transfers for Police Department Server Migration
- Acceptance of a security trailer from the Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center RGV
City Council
This called meeting consists of procedural items and public comments. The council may also enter an executive session to consult with the city attorney. No substantive actions or specific topics are listed on this agenda.
- No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed.
City Council
The City Council will consider several departmental updates and new agreements. Key items include potential water and sewer line improvements on Mayberry Road and a partnership between the Palmhurst Police Department and the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
- Resolution # 02-20-2024 regarding WorkinTexas.com as a primary employment platform
- Potential agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct 3 for Mayberry Road water and sewer improvements
- Approval of Palmhurst PD as a Constituent Agency with the Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center RGV
- Memorandum of Agreement with LRGV TPDES Stormwater Task Force Partnership Inc. for grant applications
- Submission of the 2023 Racial Profiling Report
City Council
The City Council will review an ordinance to adopt revised garbage collection rates for 2024. The meeting also includes discussions regarding applications for police body camera and speed enforcement grants.
- Ordinance #01-16-2024(A) adopting revised 2024 garbage collection rates
- Authorization to apply for Body Worn Camera Program Grant #4997301
- Authorization to apply for Criminal Justice Grant Program FY 2025 (Grant #4997401)
- Proclamation #01-16-2024(D) declaring January 2024 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Review of October, November & December 2023 Financial Statements