Dalhart public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted Resolution 2021-06 to apply for a regional solid waste grant, rejected the 2022 concrete bid from G&G Operators, and approved a $5,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommendation to fund a Junior Rodeo for XIT Rodeo and Reunion. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were discussed.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Dec 14 and Dec 20 meetings) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 authorizing FY 2022 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program application to PRPC unanimously
• Rejected 2022 Concrete Bid from G&G Operators unanimously
• Approved $5,000 funding for Junior Rodeo for XIT Rodeo and Reunion unanimously

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act upon the employment of an Interim City Manager. The council may enter a closed executive session to review the position.

• Employment of Interim City Manager

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting on December 20, 2021, primarily to discuss the interim city manager position. After an executive session, the council voted unanimously to keep Melissa Vossmer in the interim city manager role, with the mayor expressing full support. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to keep Melissa Vossmer as interim city manager (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review second readings for four ordinances regarding rezoning residential lots to special use for manufactured homes. The council will also consider a lease with Dalhart ISD and the appointment of Melissa Vossmer as Interim City Manager.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-20: Rezoning 1903 E 13th St from R-3 Residential to Special Use
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06: Rezoning 2 Oakwood Pl from R-3 Residential to Special Use
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-22: Rezoning 1016 Maynard Ave from R-3 Residential to Special Use
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-23: Rezoning 700 Maynard Ave from R-3 Residential to Special Use
• Authorization for City Manager to solicit bids for the Emergency Response Center

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the Interim City Manager position. The council will conduct interviews in executive session and then consider the reviewed candidates. This is a personnel decision, not a public policy matter.

• Discuss interviews of SGR candidates for Interim City Manager
• Executive session under 551.074 to interview candidates
• Consider review of SGR candidates interviewed

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting to interview three candidates for the interim city manager position. After an executive session, no formal action was taken, but Mayor Moore announced the council will pursue candidate Melissa Vossmer and appoint her at the next regular meeting. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Interviewed three candidates for interim city manager (no vote)
• Announced intent to appoint Melissa Vossmer at next regular meeting

City Council

This special City Council meeting was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda had been set to interview candidates for Interim City Manager and consider the candidates in executive session.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda item: discuss interviews of SGR candidates for Interim City Manager
• Agenda item: executive session under 551.074 to interview candidates
• Agenda item: consider review of SGR candidates interviewed

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the Interim City Manager position, followed by a review of the candidates. The meeting includes an executive session for interviews and a public discussion of the candidates.

• Discussion of SGR candidates for Interim City Manager
• Executive session under 551.074 to interview candidates
• Review of SGR candidates interviewed

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on the qualifications and pay rate for an interim city manager. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, so the meeting is focused solely on this personnel decision.

• Discussion and action on interim city manager qualifications and pay rate

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting on December 2, 2021, with a quorum present. The council voted unanimously to allow SGR to begin the search for an interim city manager. Discussion covered the interim manager's qualifications, responsibilities, and required board memberships, such as the Rita Blanca Lake Board and Airport Board. The meeting adjourned after this action.

• Approved motion to allow SGR to begin the search for an interim city manager (unanimous).
• Discussed qualifications, responsibilities, and board memberships for the interim city manager.

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on the utilization of a search firm to hire an Interim City Manager. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion and action on using a search firm to hire an Interim City Manager

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting and discussed using a search firm to hire an Interim City Manager. A committee was formed to explore options, and the council voted unanimously to utilize SGR for the search. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Formed a committee of Bryan Brewer, Parker Noel, and Ginger Cleavinger to look at search firm options
• Approved a motion to utilize SGR to search for an Interim City Manager
• Adjourned the meeting

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider renewing a groundwater lease with Rathjen Farms, LLC, and act on hotel occupancy tax disbursement recommendations. They will also review the city fiscal policy, award a bid for Emergency Response Center garage doors, and amend the council meeting schedule. In executive session, they will discuss and potentially appoint an interim city manager.

• Renewal of groundwater lease agreement with Rathjen Farms, LLC
• Disbursement recommendations from Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee
• Review of City of Dalhart Fiscal Policy
• Awarding bid for Emergency Response Center garage doors
• Appointing an Interim City Manager

The council approved the consent agenda, renewed a groundwater lease with Rathjen Farms, and approved 2022 occupancy tax awards with an extra $10,000 per applicant. It also approved the city fiscal policy, awarded a $110,227.20 bid for Emergency Response Center garage doors to J&J Overhead Doors, and changed regular meeting days from Tuesdays to Mondays. After executive session, the council voted 5-3 to seek an outside source as Interim City Manager.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Nov 13 and Nov 15 meetings) unanimously.
• Approved renewal of groundwater lease agreement with Rathjen Farms, LLC unanimously.
• Approved 2022 occupancy tax awards plus $10,000 each: La Rita Theatre $57,000, XIT Museum $95,000, XIT Rodeo & Reunion $80,000, Chamber of Commerce $90,000.
• Approved City of Dalhart Fiscal Policy unanimously.
• Awarded Emergency Response Center garage door bid to J&J Overhead Doors for $110,227.20 unanimously.
• Amended meeting schedule to 2nd and 4th Mondays (from Tuesdays) unanimously.
• Voted 5-3 to seek an outside source as Interim City Manager (motion by Tim Yee).

City Council

The Dalhart City Council has called a special meeting to conduct business regarding the city's leadership. The agenda consists of an executive session for the discussion of an Interim City Manager.

• Executive session to discuss Interim City Manager

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss appointing an interim city manager and to affirm the City Manager's decision to appoint Lieutenant Eloy Duran as interim Chief of Police. The council will also administer the oath of office for the interim chief. This is a procedural meeting focused on temporary leadership appointments.

• Discuss appointing an interim City Manager
• Affirm appointment of Lieutenant Eloy Duran as interim Chief of Police
• Administer Oath of Office for Interim Chief of Police

The Dalhart City Council appointed Lieutenant Eloy Duran as interim Chief of Police, with Mayor Moore administering the oath. Discussion on appointing an interim City Manager was held, but no action was taken; the item will be on the next regular meeting agenda. The council also convened in executive session for personnel discussion, but no action resulted.

• Appointed Lieutenant Eloy Duran as interim Chief of Police
• Administered Oath of Office to Lieutenant Eloy Duran
• Discussed interim City Manager appointment; no action taken
• Convened executive session for personnel; no action taken

City Council

This agenda is cancelled — the special City Council meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021 will not take place. The only item listed, an executive session to discuss the interim city manager, is therefore not proceeding.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will review multiple requests to change residential zones to special use for manufactured homes. The meeting also includes presentations for 2021 occupancy tax requests and decisions on local board fee changes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-20 for rezoning 1903 E 13th St to Special Use
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-22 for rezoning 1016 Maynard Ave to Special Use
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-23 for rezoning 700 Maynard Ave to Special Use
• Presentations for 2021 Occupancy Tax requests from five local organizations
• Awarding concrete bid for paving the Little League Baseball Field Parking Lot

The Dalhart City Council approved the consent agenda, including October bills totaling $1,305,137.21, and awarded a $169,750 concrete bid to G & G Operators for paving the Little League Baseball Field parking lot. The council also tabled Ordinance 2021-20, a zone change for a manufactured home at 1903 E 13th St, until repairs are completed, and approved first readings of two other zone changes for manufactured homes. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions for appraisal district director elections, approved a Vyve Broadband lease amendment, and increased Rita Blanca Lake overnight fees from $15 to $30 per night.

• Approved consent agenda including October bills of $1,305,137.21 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-20 zone change for manufactured home at 1903 E 13th St until repairs completed (unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2021-22 zone change for 1016 Maynard Ave (unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2021-23 zone change for 700 Maynard Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Vyve Broadband lease amendment adding 5 years at $500/month (unanimous)
• Awarded $169,750 concrete bid to G & G Operators for Little League parking lot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 for Dallam County Appraisal District directors (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 for Hartley County Appraisal District directors (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. They will discuss and act on a lien on Herman Gaines's property, an airport lease update for Doug Lathem, renewing board member terms, and the City Health Officer's term. The council will also discuss city parks conditions and appointments, and consider recommendations for the Office of Emergency Management.

• Lien on property owned by Herman Gaines
• Airport lease survey map and legal description for Doug Lathem
• Renewing expired Board Member terms
• Renewing Dr. Randy Herring's term as City Health Officer
• Discussion on condition of City parks and playground equipment

The Dalhart City Council approved a consent agenda and several routine items, including a deal for a lien on Herman Gaines' property with 6% interest and no future interest. They also approved an airport lease update, renewed board terms and the City Health Officer, and planned a workshop. No action was taken on park equipment or emergency management discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 6% interest deal on Herman Gaines lien with no interest going forward (unanimous)
• Approved updated survey map and legal description for Doug Lathem's Airport Lease (unanimous)
• Renewed expired board member terms (unanimous)
• Renewed Dr. Randy Herring as City Health Officer (unanimous)
• Approved planning and conducting a City Council Workshop (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes, financial reports, and bills. The main items include a first reading of a zoning ordinance to allow a manufactured home on a specific lot, a budget amendment ordinance, and several routine renewals and policy changes.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-20: zone change from R-3 Residential to Special Use for manufactured home at 1903 E 13th St.
• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-21: amending 2020-2021 budget for unforeseen funds and appropriations across multiple funds.
• Renewal of Barbie Walker's term on the Rita Blanca Lake Board.
• Renewal of Vyve Broadband lease.
• Amendment to alcohol policy for Coliseum rentals.

The Dalhart City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2020-2021, increasing general fund revenues by $1,410,000 and expenditures by $2,463,090.76, along with other fund adjustments. They also adopted Ordinance 2021-20, rezoning a property at 1903 E 13th St from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home, with code inspections to occur before the home is moved. The council renewed Barbie Walker's term on the Rita Blanca Lake Board, approved a five-year lease renewal with Vyve Broadband at $500 monthly, and amended the Coliseum alcohol policy to require two officers for events over 50 guests.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-21 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20 zone change for manufactured home at 1903 E 13th St (unanimous)
• Renewed Barbie Walker's term on Rita Blanca Lake Board for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved Vyve Broadband lease renewal for 5 years at $500/month (unanimous)
• Amended Coliseum alcohol policy: 2 officers for events over 50 guests, $25/hr each (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September bills of $722,581.97 (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, replace a Planning and Zoning Commission member, and act on recommendations for new Dalhart Economic Development Corporation members. The agenda also includes public comments and discussion of future agenda items.

• Budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year
• Replacing a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Dalhart Economic Development Corporation member committee's recommendation for new members
• Public comments
• Discussion of future agenda items

The Dalhart City Council approved the consent agenda, budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and several appointments to city boards. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of September 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments for 2020-2021 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Appointed Nelson Flores to Planning and Zoning Commission, replacing Josie Lysford (unanimous)
• Appointed Kurtis Thomas, Harold Meyers, and Zane Johnson to two-year terms on DEDC (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is meeting to consider the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and property tax rate, along with a zone change for a manufactured home. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the proposed tax rate, a salary committee recommendation, and appointments to county appraisal district boards.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-15: zone change of lots 18, 19, 20, Block 68, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a Manufactured Home at 1102 Matlock
• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2021-18 levying ad valorem taxes for 2021-2022
• Consideration of Ordinance 2021-19 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021
• Nominations and elections for 2022-2023 Hartley and Dallam County Appraisal Districts Board of Directors
• Presentation of memorial plaque in honor of Councilman Rusty Hancock

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including August bills of $791,666.55, and adopted Ordinance 2021-15 rezoning lots 18-20, Block 68, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at 1102 Matlock. The council also approved a 3% salary adjustment subject to performance review, adopted a tax rate of $0.427600 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2021-18), and adopted the FY2021-22 budget (Ordinance 2021-19). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including August financial/tax reports and bills totaling $791,666.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 rezoning lots 18-20, Block 68, Blair Division to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary adjustment subject to performance review by department heads (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 levying ad valorem taxes at $0.427600 per $100 valuation for FY2021-22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 appropriating funds for FY2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendation for 2022-2023 Hartley and Dallam County Appraisal district board of directors (unanimous)
• Appointed committee (Tim Yee, Dwayne Smith, Mayor Moore) to appoint new Economic Development Committee members

City Council

The City Council will hold a second budget workshop and discuss approving a proposed tax rate. The council will also conduct the first reading of Ordinance 2021-15 regarding a zone change for 1102 Matlock.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-15 to change 1102 Matlock from R-3 Residential to Special Use
• Discussion and approval of a proposed Tax Rate
• Second Budget Workshop
• Appointment of salary committee by Mayor Moore

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and opened a public hearing for Ordinance 2021-15, a proposed zone change for a manufactured home at 1102 Matlock. The council also voted unanimously to keep the property tax rate at .4276 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Mayor Moore appointed John Loeppky and Parker Noel to the salary committee. The city manager reported a paramedicine pilot program funded for 8 vehicles starting September 1.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of August 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2021-15 for zone change at 1102 Matlock (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2021-15 (unanimous)
• Kept tax rate at .4276 for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed John Loeppky and Parker Noel to salary committee

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for routine approvals. The main business is a second reading of an ordinance to rezone a lot in Tanglewood Park for a manufactured home, plus new code enforcement requirements for such homes. The council will also consider an airport paving recommendation and a request to place a manufactured home at 1101 Matlock before zoning is complete.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-04: zone change of lot 1, Block 3, Tanglewood Park from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at #4 Cottonwood Pl
• New City of Dalhart Code Enforcement requirements for manufactured homes
• Airport Advisory Board recommendation for paving
• Request to allow a manufactured home at 1101 Matlock pending zoning process
• Consent agenda: July 27 minutes, July financial reports, July bills

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-04, rezoning Lot 1, Block 3, Tanglewood Park from R-3 Residential to Manufactured Home, allowing a manufactured home on the property owned by Jose Ramos at #4 Cottonwood Pl. The council also approved new code enforcement requirements for manufactured homes, allowed a manufactured home at 1102 Matlock pending zoning completion (with no utilities and a fine), and approved the consent agenda including July bills totaling $912,950.41. Additionally, the council authorized the Airport Advisory Board to use entitlement funds for a 90/10 match if FAA participates in paving alternates.

• Approved consent agenda including July bills of $912,950.41 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 rezoning Tanglewood Park lot from R-3 to Manufactured Home (unanimous)
• Approved new code enforcement requirements for manufactured homes (unanimous)
• Allowed Airport Advisory Board to use entitlement funds for 90/10 match if FAA participates in paving alternates (unanimous)
• Allowed manufactured home at 1102 Matlock until zoning completed, with no utilities and a fine (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2021, addressing routine items and several action items. Key decisions include awarding bids for roof repairs to the Coliseum and First Responder building, and approving a recommendation to seek bids for paving half of the Little League Baseball field parking lot at an estimated cost of $225,000. The council will also consider designating the City Secretary as Records Management Officer, amended franchise agreements, and hold its first budget workshop.

• Consider awarding bids to repair the Coliseum and First Responder roof
• Consider allowing City Manager to seek bids for $225,000 paving of half the Little League Baseball field parking lot
• Consider designating City Secretary as Records Management Officer
• Consider amended Franchise Agreements
• First Budget Workshop

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding its regular July meeting to consider consent items, hear public comments, and review funding requests from the Community Development Fund. The council will also act on hotel occupancy tax recommendations for two cancer-related tournaments and decide procedural rules for agenda items.

• Approve June financial reports and bills
• Presentations for Community Development Fund funding
• Hotel Occupancy Committee recommendation to fund a softball tournament for Strike out Cancer
• Hotel Occupancy Committee recommendation to fund a golf tournament for Strike out Cancer
• Set number of council members needed to place an item on the agenda

The Dalhart City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and bills totaling $470,697.25. It also approved two Hotel Occupancy Committee recommendations to fund Strike out Cancer events: $12,097 for a softball tournament and $9,000 for a golf tournament. The council voted to keep the procedure requiring only one councilmember to add an item to the agenda, and a motion to add 'discussion of future agenda items' as a permanent agenda item was approved after a failed initial motion.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and bills totaling $470,697.25.
• Approved $12,097 from Hotel Occupancy funds for Strike out Cancer softball tournament.
• Approved $9,000 from Hotel Occupancy funds for Strike out Cancer golf tournament.
• Approved keeping procedure requiring only one councilmember to add an item to the agenda.
• Approved adding 'discussion of future agenda items' as a permanent agenda item for the council's term.

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and act upon awarding a bid for the TxDOT utility relocation project. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Consider and act upon awarding the bid on TxDOT utility relocation project

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting on July 8, 2021, with a quorum present. The council unanimously approved a motion to award the TxDOT utility relocation project bid to Amarillo Utility Contractors in the amount of $3,179,311. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

• Approved awarding the TxDOT utility relocation project bid to Amarillo Utility Contractors for $3,179,311
• Adjourned the special meeting after no further business

City Council

The special city council meeting originally scheduled for July 1, 2021, has been postponed to July 8, 2021. No agenda items or decisions are listed; the notice only announces the date change.

• Meeting postponed from July 1 to July 8, 2021

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: considering and acting upon a change order for the Transfer Station building. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Change order for Transfer Station building

The Dalhart City Council held a special meeting on June 29, 2021, and approved a change order for the Transfer Station due to a steel price increase, in the amount of $164,810. The motion was made by Bryan Brewer, seconded by Tim Yee, and carried unanimously. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved change order for steel price increase for Transfer Station: $164,810 (unanimous).
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous).

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold first and second readings of ordinances to rezone two residential tracts to Special Use for manufactured homes, and will consider funding for the La Rita Theatre, a billboard contract renewal, a damage claim, and roof repair bids. Public comments and discussion of future agenda items are also scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-07: rezone 2.520 acres at 407 Jefferson from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-08: rezone lots 7 and 8, Block 26, Blair Division at 1215 Lincoln Street from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee funding recommendation for La Rita Theatre Melodrama
• Renewal of billboard contract
• Claim of Damage at 105 Highway 87 South

The Dalhart City Council adopted two ordinances rezoning properties to Special Use for manufactured homes: a 2.520-acre tract at 407 Jefferson (Ordinance 2021-07, unanimous) and lots 7-8, Block 26, Blair Division at 1215 Lincoln Street (Ordinance 2021-08, 5-1 with Dwayne Smith opposed). The council also approved $7,500 in hotel occupancy funds for the La Rita Theatre Melodrama, renewed a billboard contract for $4,200 over 3 years, denied paying damages at 105 Highway 87 South, and authorized the city manager to seek bids for repairs to the Rita Blanca Coliseum and the new building's roof. Discussion on adding future agenda items was deferred pending legal advice.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07 rezoning 2.520 acres at 407 Jefferson from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 rezoning lots 7-8, Block 26, Blair Division at 1215 Lincoln Street from R-3 to Special Use (5-1, Dwayne Smith opposed)
• Approved $7,500 Hotel Occupancy Committee funding to La Rita Theatre for the Melodrama (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Billboard Contract for $4,200 for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Denied paying for damages at 105 Highway 87 South (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Board recommendation to allow City Manager to seek bids for Rita Blanca Coliseum repairs (unanimous)
• Allowed City Manager to seek bids for roof repairs on the new building (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, to consider several items, including a second reading of a zone change for a manufactured home, a resolution to approve a rate reduction by Atmos Energy, and renewal of a franchise agreement with Rita Blanca Electric. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and bills. Public comments will be taken.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-12: zone change of Lot 16 and East 7.5' of 17, Block 67, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at 1008 Matlock
• Resolution 2021-03: approving reduction in rates charged by Atmos Energy Corporation, West Texas Division due to federal corporate tax rate reduction
• Renewal of Rita Blanca Electric's franchise agreement
• Approval of May financial reports and bills

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including May financial reports and bills totaling $721,813.42. They adopted Ordinance 2021-12 to rezone a property at 1008 Matlock from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home, and Resolution 2021-03 to accept reduced Atmos Energy rates. The council also renewed the franchise agreement with Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative for 10 years at a new 5% rate, up from 3%.

• Approved consent agenda including May financial reports and bills totaling $721,813.42 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 rezoning Lot 16 and East 7.5' of 17, Block 67, Blair Division to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03 approving Atmos Energy rate reduction (unanimous)
• Renewed franchise agreement with Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative for 10 years at 5% rate (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will conduct second readings of five ordinances to rezone residential lots to Special Use for manufactured homes, and will consider funding for local events, an Xcel Energy franchise renewal, and a utility relocation bid. Public comments and a service pin presentation are also scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-09: zone change at 1012 Matlock
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-10: zone change at 303 Hillcrest
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-11: zone change at 421 W 4th St.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-05: zone change at #6 Honeywood Pl
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06: zone change at #2 Oakwood Pl for two manufactured homes

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted four ordinances (2021-09, 2021-10, 2021-11, 2021-05) rezoning specific lots from R-3 Residential to Special Use or Manufactured Home to allow manufactured homes. Ordinance 2021-06, which would allow two manufactured homes on a Tanglewood Park property, was tabled pending a survey and plat. The council also approved hotel occupancy tax funding for two local organizations, renewed the Xcel Energy franchise agreement, and authorized seeking bids for a utility line relocation project.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 rezoning 1012 Matlock to Manufactured Home (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-10 rezoning 303 Hillcrest to Special Use (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 rezoning 421 W 4th Street to Special Use (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 rezoning #6 Honeywood Pl to Special Use with installation timeframe stipulation (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-06 for #2 Oakwood Pl pending survey and plat (unanimous)
• Approved $9,750 for Dalhart Cruisers car show and $35,000 for XIT Museum Dust Bowl Exhibit (unanimous)
• Renewed Xcel Energy franchise agreement for 10 years at 5% rate, effective June 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved going out for bids for TxDOT utility line relocation on Highway 54 (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the purchase of Lots 1-20, Block 6, Blair Division, located at 609 Liberal Street. The agenda includes an executive session for real property discussion before the public consideration and action on the purchase.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 for real property discussion
• Consider and act on purchase of Lots 1-20, Block 6, Blair Division (609 Liberal Street)

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved spending $1 million from reserves to buy Lots 1-20, Block 6, Blair Division (609 Liberal Street) for a future Fire Station, Police Department, and EMS facility. The purchase was funded from reserves to avoid a tax increase. The council met in closed session beforehand but took no action there.

• Approved $1,000,000 purchase of Lots 1-20, Block 6, Blair Division (609 Liberal Street) for Fire Station, Police Department, and EMS (unanimous)
• Funded purchase from reserves to avoid raising taxes
• Convened closed session with no action taken

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will canvass the May 1 general election results, install elected officials, and vote on several zoning changes to allow manufactured homes on specific lots. The council will also consider amending parking restrictions on Denver Avenue and approving scholarship recipients. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on real property.

• Canvass May 1 general election returns and adopt Ordinance 2021-13
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-04: zone change at #4 Cottonwood Pl to Special Use for manufactured home
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-05: zone change at #6 Honeywood Pl to Special Use for manufactured home
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06: zone change at #2 Oakwood Pl for two manufactured homes
• Amend Ordinance 2021-14 to restrict parking in five spaces on Denver Ave between Texas Blvd and 16th St

The Dalhart City Council canvassed the May 1 general election results, adopted the canvassing ordinance, and swore in elected officials. It approved the consent agenda, including April bills totaling $393,419.85, and funded two $2,000 scholarships. The council tabled six rezoning ordinances for manufactured homes, requesting additional information or repairs before approval, and adopted a helipad ordinance blocking five parking spaces on Denver.

• Approved consent agenda including April bills of $393,419.85 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13 canvassing May 1 election results (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-04 rezoning for manufactured home at 4 Cottonwood Pl (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-05 rezoning for manufactured home at 6 Honeywood Pl (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-06 rezoning for two manufactured homes at 2 Oakwood Pl (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-07 rezoning for manufactured home at 407 Jefferson (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-08 rezoning for manufactured home at 1215 Lincoln St (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-14 designating helipad and blocking five parking spaces on Denver (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold first readings of three ordinances to rezone residential lots to Special Use for manufactured homes. The council will also take public comments and hear from the city manager and department heads.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-09: zone change at 1012 Matlock from R-3 to Special Use for manufactured home
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-10: zone change at 303 Hillcrest from R-3 to Special Use for manufactured home
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-11: zone change at 421 W 4th St. from R-3 to Special Use for manufactured home
• Public comments period
• Comments from City Manager and Department Heads

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and held public hearings and first readings for three ordinances (2021-09, 2021-10, 2021-11) to rezone properties from R-3 Residential to Special Use for placing manufactured homes. The council also heard updates on the TxDOT rural transportation plan and the successful Trash Bash event. No final decisions were made on the ordinances, as they were only first readings.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of April 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Ordinance 2021-09 (zone change at 1012 Matlock) and approved first reading (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Ordinance 2021-10 (zone change at 303 Hillcrest) and approved first reading (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Ordinance 2021-11 (zone change at 421 W 4th St) and approved first reading (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold public comments and consider several zoning changes to allow manufactured homes on specific properties, along with discussions on vicious dogs, safety and beautification, and an economic development course. They will also vote on a lease agreement for a possible nursing home and approve airport lease amendments, plus make appointments for the May 1 election.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-03: zone change at 518 Margaret from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• First readings of Ordinances 2021-04 through 2021-08: zone changes at #4 Cottonwood Pl, #6 Honeywood Pl, #2 Oakwood Pl, 407 Jefferson, and 1215 Lincoln Street for manufactured homes
• Inter-local agreement with Dallam-Hartley County Hospital District to lease land for a possible nursing home
• Approve verbiage amendments to Airport Leases
• Appoint election judge, early voting ballot board, and set pay rates for May 1 general election

The Dalhart City Council approved a consent agenda including March financial reports and bills totaling $1,052,682.75, and adopted Ordinance 2021-03 rezoning a property at 518 Margaret from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. The council also held first readings on several other rezoning requests for manufactured homes, approved an inter-local agreement with the hospital district for a possible nursing home, and made election appointments for the May 1, 2021 election.

• Approved consent agenda including March financial reports and bills totaling $1,052,682.75 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 rezoning 518 Margaret from R-3 to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-04 for #4 Cottonwood Pl, with repairs required before second reading (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-05 for #6 Honeywood Pl (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-06 for #2 Oakwood Pl, with concerns about lot size noted (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-07 for 407 Jefferson (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-08 for 1215 Lincoln St, with new pictures required before second reading (unanimous)
• Approved inter-local agreement with Dallam-Hartley County Hospital District for possible nursing home (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-02, approving a settlement agreement with Atmos Energy regarding its rate increase application, with a start date of June 1, 2021. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the March 9 meeting, and presented service pins to two employees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 approving the Atmos Energy rate settlement agreement, effective June 1, 2021
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the March 9, 2021 regular meeting
• Presented a 5-year service pin to Brandon Armstrong and a 25-year service pin to Stacy Ford

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including two proposed zone changes to allow manufactured homes, a preliminary plat for a large subdivision, and the annual police report. The council will also make appointments to fill a Ward 1 vacancy and various boards, and consider funding for the Chamber of Commerce airshow.

• Zone change at 518 Margaret from R-3 Residential to Special Use for manufactured home (Ordinance 2021-03)
• Zone change at 202 Maple Ave from R-3 Residential to Special Use for manufactured home (Ordinance 2021-04)
• Preliminary plat for 133 residential and 2 commercial tracts on 32.728 acres in Section 41, Block 48, Hartley County
• Annual Dalhart Police Report for FY2020
• Funding request from Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce for Airshow from HOT tax/CRP fund

The Dalhart City Council approved the consent agenda, including February bills totaling $309,024.13, and appointed Ginger Cleavinger to fill the Ward 1 vacancy. They also approved the airport contract for Claude Johnson, the police report, several board appointments, and $32,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for the Chamber of Commerce. Two items—a re-zone request and a preliminary plat—were tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including February financial reports and bills totaling $309,024.13
• Appointed Ginger Cleavinger to Ward 1 Council Member
• Approved Airport Contract for Claude Johnson
• Opened and closed public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 (zone change to Special Use for manufactured home)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-04 (re-zone request)
• Tabled preliminary plat item
• Approved Dalhart Police Report for FY2020
• Approved $32,000 hotel occupancy tax funding for Chamber of Commerce software

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider a resolution denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase and authorizing continued participation in the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities. They will also hold a first reading on a zone change for a manufactured home at 518 Margaret, discuss a proposed subdivision, and consider funding recommendations for workforce development and an excavator purchase.

• First reading of Ordinance 2020-13: zone change from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at 518 Margaret
• Resolution 2021-01: deny SPS rate increase, continue AXM participation, hire attorneys/consultants
• Discussion of proposed subdivision
• Match funds for Frank Phillips College workforce development grant
• Funds to purchase an excavator for EDC property improvements

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-01 denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase and authorizing continued participation in the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities and related rate proceedings. The council also approved matching funds for a workforce development grant for Frank Phillips College and funds for an excavator for EDC property improvements. Discussion on the Airport lease amendment was tabled twice, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 denying SPS rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved matching funds for Frank Phillips College CDL truck grant (unanimous)
• Approved funds for EDC excavator purchase (unanimous)
• Tabled Airport lease amendment discussion (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a final plat request, an audit presentation, an ordinance calling the May 1, 2021 election, a lease assumption, an interlocal agreement for paving, and a hotel occupancy tax recommendation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and bills. Public comments will be heard.

• Final plat request from Thomas Berryman for one tract of land
• Audit presentation by Gail Fullerton with Fullerton & Associates
• Ordinance 2021-02 calling regular election for May 1, 2021
• Interlocal agreement with Dallam County for paving on Caviness Road
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommendation for Disk Golf Tournament

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a preliminary plat for Thomas Berryman, a sign variance request from Love's Travel Center, and awarding the 2021 sealcoat bid. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from the city manager and department heads.

• Approve preliminary plat for Thomas Berryman
• Love's Travel Center requests 20' above 30' sign height limit and 300 sq ft more than 200 sq ft sign area allowance
• Award bid for 2021 Sealcoat

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2021, addressing a zone change request, a concrete bid award, bond issuance, and a lease agreement. Public comments will be heard, and consent agenda items include minutes, financial reports, and bills.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-01 to change Lot 10, Block 23, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at 1421 Omaha Street
• Awarding bid for 2021 concrete
• Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, with ad valorem tax levy
• Lease agreement with Flying W Aviation, LLC dated January 13, 2021

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including December bills totaling $984,918.17, and awarded the 2021 Concrete bid to G and G Operators. It also adopted Ordinance 2021-01 authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, and approved a leasehold estate with Flying W Aviation, LLC. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved consent agenda with December bills totaling $984,918.17 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Concrete bid to G and G Operators (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 for GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved leasehold estate with Flying W Aviation, LLC (unanimous)