Penitas public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Events
The Peñitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly authorize a contract with Hidalgo County for the May 6, 2023 elections, and to authorize a credit card application. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel matters, with possible action upon returning to open session.
- Authorize contract with Hidalgo County for May 6, 2023 elections
- Authorize application for a credit card
- Executive session on personnel matters (employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissals)
City Events
The Peñitas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, followed by discussion and possible action on several land-use items, including a rezone, subdivision plats, and variance requests. The council will also consider issuing an RFP for Emergency Medical Services and setting 2023 city holidays. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 5-Year Consolidated Plan
- Rezone 0.3581 acres at 204 S Laurel Street from C-1 to R-1
- Variance request by Celso Perez for OSSF system at 415 Palo Blanco Street
- Variance request by Carlos Garza for 16-ft rear setback at 1903 Cedar Street
- RFP for Emergency Medical Services
City Events
The Penitas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 0.3581 acres at 204 S. Laurel Street from C-1 (Office Building) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). They will also review preliminary and final subdivision plats for Penitas Plaza and Townhomes At 3 Mile. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 18, 2022, and standard procedural items.
- Rezone 0.3581 acres at 204 S. Laurel St. from C-1 to R-1
- Preliminary plat: Penitas Plaza Subdivision, Los Ejidos De Reynosa N232’W110.5 Lot 331, 0.59 AC
- Final plat: Townhomes At 3 Mile, Homeville Association D Lot 6 Blk 9
- Approval of minutes from August 18, 2022 regular meeting
City Events
This Planning & Zoning meeting was canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing on a preliminary subdivision plat for Penitas Plaza Subdivision, along with routine items like approving minutes from August 18, 2022. No decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
- Public hearing on preliminary plat for Penitas Plaza Subdivision, Los Ejidos De Reynosa N232' -W110.5 LOT 331, 0.59 AC (Property ID: 222707-1308843)
- Approval of minutes from August 18, 2022 (listed, but not acted on)
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year 36 (2023) program. The council will also consider updating library advisory board bylaws and members, and updating White Wing Pageant members. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and economic development negotiations.
- Public hearing on CDBG Year 36 (2023) funding
- Resolution 2022-45: updating library board members
- Resolution 2022-46: updating Friends of the Library members
- Resolution 2022-52: updating White Wing Pageant members
- Executive session on lawsuit Cause No. C-4049-22-A (City of Penitas vs. Hidalgo County)
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider six variance requests, including one from Fernando Garza for reduced setbacks and five from Alberto Chapa regarding a private road in a residential subdivision. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Variance request by Fernando Garza for 4-ft side setback instead of 6-ft and 4-ft rear setback instead of 10-ft for storage at King Ranch No.1 Lot 6 Blk1
- Variance request by Alberto Chapa to waive paving improvements for a 25-ft private road
- Variance request by Alberto Chapa to waive street lights along the private road
- Variance request by Alberto Chapa to waive sidewalks along the private road and U.S. Expressway 8
- Variance request by Alberto Chapa to waive fire hydrants and allow OSSF system instead of sewer connection
City Events
The City of Peñitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters and economic development related to Project Queen. The agenda includes public comments and possible executive sessions, with any final action taken in open session.
- Discussion of personnel matters including employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissals
- Discussion of economic development Project Queen under Texas Gov. Code 551.087
- Possible action on Project Queen after executive session
City Events
The City of Peñitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters, the polling location for the November 2022 General Election, and a review of current city fixed assets. These items will be discussed in executive session, with possible action taken after returning to open session. The meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2022, at the Peñitas Public Library.
- Discussion of personnel matters including employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissals
- Discussion of the City of Penitas polling location for the November 2022 General Election
- Discussion regarding review of current city fixed assets
City Events
The Peñitas City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including authorizing the city manager to solicit bids for emergency medical services, amending an inter-local tax agreement, and appointing or removing members to various boards. The council will also hear public comments, receive monthly reports, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Authorize city manager to solicit bids for emergency medical services
- Amendment to inter-local cooperation agreement for tax assessment and collection
- Resolution 2022-47: changes to Planning and Zoning Committee and Board of Adjustments
- Resolution 2022-48: changes to Penitas Redevelopment Authority and TIRZ #1 boards
- Resolution 2022-51: updating city bank account signatures
City Events
This agenda only announces that the regular City Council meeting originally set for October 5, 2022, has been moved to October 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM. No agenda items are listed yet; residents are directed to subscribe to the city's email list for notification when the agenda becomes available.
- Meeting rescheduled from Oct 5 to Oct 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM
- Agenda not yet available; subscribe to city email list for updates
City Events
The Peñitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem and a Council Member for Place 4, and to discuss a resolution regarding the voting site for Hidalgo County elections. The council may also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, with possible action after returning to open session.
- Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
- Appointment of Council Member for Place 4
- Resolution 2022-00 on election voting site for Hidalgo County
- Executive session on personnel matters
City Events
This meeting of the Penitas Board of Adjustment was canceled. The agenda had been posted for a September 22, 2022 meeting that would have included a public hearing on a zoning variance request, but no meeting will take place.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included variance request by Fernando Garza for OSSF system instead of sewer connection at Homeville Association D Lot 5 Bik 8
City Events
The Peñitas City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider setting the 2022-23 fiscal year tax rate, approving the FY 2022-23 budget, and entering into an interlocal agreement with the Hidalgo County Urban County Program. The council will also take up second readings of ordinances on food truck vendors and political signs, and first readings on vehicle towing and impound fees. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Ordinance 2022-14 setting the 2022-23 fiscal year tax rate
- Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County Urban County Program
- Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-12 on food truck vendors
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-13 on political signs
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a regular called meeting on Sept. 9, 2022, to consider adopting the 2022 property tax rate, review the draft 2022-2023 budget, and act on several purchases and policy updates. The agenda also includes public hearings on the tax rate and public comments, plus a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of 2022 proposed property tax rate
- Presentation of draft 2022-2023 budget
- Approval to purchase 2 Dodge Chargers for $67,192.50 via TIPS USA contract #210907
- Approval to lease a 2022 Ford F550 brush truck and a 2022 Generac MDG175 mobile generator
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-12 on food truck vendors and Ordinance 2022-13 on political signs
City Events
The Penitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to handle the mayor's resignation and vacancy, discuss the proposed 2022 tax rate from Hidalgo County, and schedule a public hearing on the tax rate. The council may also enter executive session for personnel matters, with possible action after returning to open session.
- Accept resignation and declare vacancy for Mayor of Penitas
- Possible action on mayor vacancy
- Ordinance to call an election for the City of Penitas
- Discussion of proposed 2022 tax rate from Hidalgo County Tax Office
- Schedule public hearing on tax rate for September 9, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
City Events
The Penitas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three preliminary subdivision plats, including one tabled from a previous meeting. The commission will also consider approval of the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is listed.
- Public hearing: Kalidad II Subdivision, Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 8 (preliminary, tabled 7/13/2022)
- Public hearing: Main Estate Apartments subdivision, Los Ejidos de Reynosa IRR TR TRACT 354, 5.00 AC (preliminary)
- Public hearing: Town House At 3 Mile Subdivision, Homeville Association D Lot 6 Blk 9 (preliminary)
- Consider approval of minutes for July 21, 2022 regular meeting
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six variance requests to the city zoning ordinance, including allowing OSSF systems instead of sewer connections, reducing setbacks, and placing an older mobile home. The board will also consider approval of the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes. No final action is taken in executive session.
- Variance for OSSF system at Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 8 (tabled 7/13/2022)
- Variance for dead ends on Alma Avenue and Cindy Avenue at Main Estate Apartments Subdivision
- Variance for 0-foot side and 15-foot front setbacks at Town House at 3 Mile Subdivision, Homeville Association D Lot 6 Blk 9
- Variance for OSSF connection at 1307 Pino Street (tabled 7/13/2022)
- Variance for OSSF system at 1101 Ignite Street and older mobile home at 39121 Austen Street
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly approve several agreements and purchases, including an interlocal agreement with Weslaco for animal control, a brush truck purchase, and updates to the purchasing policy. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Weslaco for Animal Control Operations and Impoundment
- Agreement with Region One Education Service Centers Adult Education Program
- Interlocal Participation Agreement with Buyboard
- Approval of TAX Calendar 2022
- Purchase of a brush truck Ford F550 and equipment through a leasing community program
City Events
The City of Peñitas Council will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2022, at the Peñitas Public Library. The agenda includes the approval of Resolution 2022-040 regarding the ratification and declaration of surplus items. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including employment, evaluation, and discipline.
- Approval of Resolution 2022-040 RE: Ratification and declaration of surplus items
- Executive session discussion on personnel matters (employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissals)
- Approval of minutes for July 2022 meetings
- Review of July 2022 monthly reports from the City Manager and departments
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on four items: two new single-family subdivisions (Salida del Sol #8 Ph 1 and Kalidad II), a request for septic tanks instead of sewer connections for Kalidad II, and a variance for a septic tank connection at 1307 Pino St. The board may also enter closed session as permitted by law.
- Public hearing: New Single Family Subdivision Salida del Sol #8 Ph 1, Homeville Association D Lot 3 & 4 Blk 35
- Public hearing: New Single Family Subdivision Kalidad II, Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 8
- Public hearing: Kalidad II Subdivision requesting septic tanks instead of sewer connections, Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 8
- Public hearing: Variance for septic tank instead of sewer connection, Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 37, 1307 Pino St
- Approval of minutes from July 5, 2022
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider an ordinance adjusting utility rates (Ordinance 2022-08), approve a final plat for St. Ives Subdivision, and vote on several resolutions related to public safety grants and banking signatories. The agenda also includes routine items like monthly reports, minutes approval, and a fire chief swearing-in, plus an executive session for personnel matters.
- Ordinance 2022-08: cost of service adjustment (COSA) to adopt new utility tariffs
- Final plat approval for St. Ives Subdivision
- Resolution 2022-30: Border Zone Fire Department
- Resolution 2022-31: Penitas Body Worn Camera Grant
- Resolution 2022-33: Penitas Local Border Security Grant
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider final plat approval for the St. Ives Subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and handle other business. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on final plat approval for St. Ives Subdivision
- Discussion and possible action on final plat approval for St. Ives Subdivision
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2022
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2022, to discuss and take possible action on several items, including selecting a grant administrator for a CDBG-MIT program, approving multiple resolutions, and authorizing sewer system work. The agenda also includes routine items like monthly reports, minutes approval, and public comments, plus an executive session for personnel and vehicle leasing.
- Ranking and selecting Grant Administrator for Texas General Land Office CDBG-MIT Program
- Resolution 2022-26: Appointment to fill Planning & Zoning Committee vacancy
- Resolution 2022-27: Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Auxiliary Grant Program
- Resolution 2022-28: Appointment of bank signatory for Lone Star National Bank for CDBG-MIT 2015 project
- Work order from Feese & Nichols for sewer line conflicts on Liberty Blvd. expansion to Expressway 83 By-Pass
City Events
This notice is for a scheduled event where City Council members may participate in the Texas Municipal League Region 12 Workshop. No formal action or deliberation by the City Council will take place during this event.
- Texas Municipal League Region 12 Workshop in South Padre Island (May 12-13, 2022)
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider action on a mobile home that does not comply with the 10-year age requirement, located on Salinas Garza Lot 6. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and may enter closed session if needed.
- Public hearing on mobile home not complying with 10-year requirement (Salinas Garza Lot 6)
- Discussion and possible action on the same mobile home violation
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2022 meeting
City Events
The City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances, including updates to bank signatures and TIRZ Board appointments. The agenda also includes a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Liberty Rd. from 55 to 45 mph.
- Ordinance 2022-05: Lowering speed limit on Liberty Rd. from 55 to 45 mph
- Resolution 2022-23: Updating bank account signatures with Lone Star National Bank
- Resolution 2022-24: Updating expired term for TIRZ Board Members
- Resolution 2022-25: Appointing new TIRZ Board of Director to a vacancy
- Soliciting bids for sanitary sewer manhole replacement on Liberty Blvd. (US83-Mile3)
City Events
The Penitas City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including declaring surplus items, updating bank signatures, denying a DCRF application, disposing of stale tickets, and selecting a grant administrator. The agenda also includes public comments, recognition of the newly crowned Queen Citrianna, and an executive session for personnel, economic development, and other matters.
- Resolution 2022-20: Ratification and declaration of surplus items
- Resolution 2022-21: Closing and updating bank signatures with Lone Star National Bank
- Resolution 2022-22: Denial of DCRF application
- Disposal of stale tickets from Municipal Court database
- Ranking and selecting Grant Administrator for Texas General Land Office-CDBG-MIT Program
City Events
The scheduled meeting for April 14, 2022, was cancelled. The original agenda included a public hearing regarding a mobile home non-compliance issue at Salinas Garza Lot 6.
- Meeting cancellation
- Public Hearing: Mobile Home non-compliance (10 years required) at Salinas Garza Lot 6
City Events
The City Council will meet to consider several administrative items including TIRZ Board appointments and grant administration. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an energy contract with Engie Resources, LLC and economic development requests from S-SI Penitas Village, LLC entities.
- Appointment of members to the TIRZ Board of Director (Resolution 2022-19)
- Discussion of Ordinance 2022-04 regarding a $50,000 advance to the Penitas TIRZ
- Selection of Grant Administrator for Texas General Land Office CDBG-MIT Program
- Discussion of energy contract with Engie Resources, LLC
- Economic development requests from S-SI Penitas Village, LLC, No. 2, and No. 3
City Events
The City Council will meet to discuss and take action on several resolutions regarding state homeland security, criminal justice, and border security grants. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding employee expense reimbursements.
- Resolutions for State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants
- Resolutions for Criminal Justice, Border Zone Fire Department, and Operation Stonegarden 2021
- Resolutions for Body Worn Camera and Local Border Security grants
- Ordinance amendment regarding city employee expense and mileage reimbursement
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
City Events
The Penitas Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two requests: a rezoning of Dos Jardines PH 2 Lot 80 from residential to commercial, and a conditional use permit for Barcelon Heights Lot 6. The board may also discuss and take action on these items after the hearings. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and other business.
- Public hearing on rezoning Dos Jardines PH 2 Lot 80 from residential to commercial
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for Barcelon Heights Lot 6
- Discussion and possible action on the rezoning and conditional use permit
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2022
City Events
The City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding citizen rights, job training, and fair housing policies. The council will also consider terminating a contract for project administration and requesting bids for replacement services.
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-01 regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, and employment policies
- Possible termination of Hollis Rutledge and Associates, Inc. as administrators for GLO D202 project
- Approval of Resolution 2022-010 regarding Civil Rights for GLO's CDBG-MIT 2015 Project
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-001 regarding Fair Housing for GLO's CDBG-MIT 2015 Project
- Requesting bids for Administration Services to replace Hollis Rutledge and Associates, Inc.
City Events
The Penitas City Council will meet to discuss declaring a vacancy and calling a special election for City Councilmember Place 1. The council will also consider accepting the resignation of the City Associate Municipal Judge.
- Possible action to call a Special Election for June 21, 2022, to fill City Councilmember Place 1 vacancy
- Possible action to accept the resignation of the City Associate Municipal Judge
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
City Events
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding requests for irrigation water wells at two different properties. The board will also consider a request to rezone property for multi-family use.
- Public hearing for an irrigation water well at Joe Aguilar Estates Lot 4
- Public hearing for an irrigation water well at Schunior TR 4 SH 3C
- Public hearing and rezoning request for multi-family use at Homeville Association D Lot 5 Blk 44
City Events
The Penitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, primarily related to the GLO CDBG-MIT 2015 grant project, including opening a bank account, authorizing signatories, and adopting civil rights and fair housing measures. The council will also consider closing unused bank accounts, appointing or removing members from TIRZ and EDC committees, adopting a fiscal year workplan, and approving an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library funding. Additionally, the council will discuss personnel and economic development matters in executive session.
- Resolution 2022-004: TIRZ Committee member changes
- Resolution 2022-005/006: EDC 4A and 4B Committee member changes
- Resolution 2022-007: Adoption of FY #35 (2022) Workplan through Urban County Program
- Resolutions 2022-008/009/010 and Ordinance 2022-001: GLO CDBG-MIT 2015 grant project (bank account, signatories, civil rights, fair housing)
- Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library funding
City Events
The Peñitas City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving an audit contract with Raul Hernandez & Company for fiscal years 2018-2020, adopting an updated emergency operational plan for 2021-2026, and approving changes to a development agreement from December 2021. The council will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and receive monthly reports.
- Resolution 2022-001 to update members of the Development Corporation of Peñitas (DCOP 4B)
- Engagement with Raul Hernandez & Company, P.C. for independent audits of 2018, 2019, 2020
- Approval of the updated 2021-2026 City of Peñitas Emergency Operational Plan
- Changes to the Development Agreement approved on December 7, 2021
- Executive session on personnel matters (employment, evaluation, discipline)