Dalhart public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a second reading of Ordinance 2023-16 to rezone a lot from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and a discussion on the 2024 holiday schedule.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-16 to rezone Lot 9, Block 2, Dalhart Heights Addition (1308 E. 1st St.) from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Approval of November financial reports and bills
• Presentation of Years of Service awards to six employees
• Municipal Court update by Judge Moore
• Police and fire department reports

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review the 2022-23 budget and sales tax financials, and elect officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer). The board will also discuss the Northside Park Lights, receive a report from Retail Coach, and get updates on the HOME grant and EDC projects.

• Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer for the EDC
• Review of 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Discussion/action on Northside Park Lights
• Presentation of sales tax review for City of Dalhart
• Update on HOME grant

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 27, 2023, addressing routine consent items (minutes, financial reports, bills) and several substantive matters. Key items include a resolution to let TxDOT Aviation handle airport apron design funds, water storage tank bids, and a School Resource Officer MOU. The council will also receive updates on a splash pad grant and a fire report.

• Resolution 2023-21 authorizing TxDOT Aviation Division to apply for and receive funds for airport apron reconstruction engineering and design
• Discussion and action on water storage tank bids with recommendation from Hi-Plains Civil Engineers
• School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding discussion and possible action
• Update on Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant for Splash Pad & Playground project
• September financial report by Interim Finance Director Sarah Cooley

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include the third reading of an ordinance granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise, second readings of three rezonings (including two for manufactured homes), and first reading of another rezoning. The council will also consider resolutions for a body armor grant, appraisal district director elections, and a lease agreement with One Pioneer Drive LLC for the airport FBO.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2023-06 granting Atmos Energy a natural gas franchise
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-13 to rezone 105 Osceola from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-14 to rezone SW Corner of FM 281 & Hwy 87 from Agriculture to Commercial for truck sales & service
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-15 to rezone 1420 Trinidad from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Resolution 2023-20 approving lease of city property to One Pioneer Drive LLC for airport FBO

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B is meeting to review its budget, sales tax, and financials, and to discuss or take action on an EDC incentive infrastructure grant and increased funding for a pool slide and parks. The board will also hear public comments, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on EDC projects.

• Review of 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Discussion/action on EDC incentive Infrastructure Grant
• Discussion/action on Pool Slide/Parks increase in funding
• Approval of Oct 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Updates on EDC projects

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the appointment, employment, or duties of a public officer or employee, specifically the City Secretary position. The agenda contains only this single personnel item, with no other business listed.

• Deliberation on appointment, employment, or duties of the City Secretary

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold first readings of two rezoning ordinances: one to change a tract at FM 281 and Hwy 87 from Agriculture to Commercial for truck sales and service, and another to change lots at 1420 Trinidad from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. The council will also hear a municipal court update, discuss a Veterans Day parade street closure request, and receive financial reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-14: rezone The Headquarters U2, Tract 1 from Agriculture to Commercial (SW Corner of FM 281 & Hwy 87)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-15: rezone lots 11-13, Block 24, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use (1420 Trinidad)
• Request from Veterans Day Committee to close streets for parade
• September financial report by Interim Finance Director Sarah Cooley
• Presentation of Years of Service Certificates to Josefina Chavira, Manuel Cruz Jr., and Alec Martinez

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B is meeting to review finances and discuss several economic development items. The board will consider an infrastructure incentive grant and a 33-acre plan, and receive updates on housing, the industrial park, and other projects.

• Review 2022-23 budget, sales tax and financials
• Discuss and/or take action on EDC incentive Infrastructure Grant
• Discuss and/or take action on 33-acre plan
• Report on Housing Study
• Update on Industrial Park

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at 105 Osceola from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. The council will also discuss street closures for Trunk or Treat, review bids for the Emergency Response Center Data Package, and receive updates on the Transfer Station.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-13 to rezone lot 24, Block 3, Kella Hill Addition (105 Osceola) from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Request from Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce to close streets for Trunk or Treat
• Bids for the Emergency Response Center Data Package
• Staff update on the Transfer Station
• Presentation of Years of Service Certificates to Josefina Chavira, Manuel Cruz Jr., and Alec Martinez

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will discuss and possibly act on transferring the airport FBO ground lease from Larsen Aviation to MW Aviation LLC, and a request for a School Resource Officer at Dalhart ISD. They will also review the FY 21/22 audit, August financial report, and updates on the Transfer Station and Reclaimed Water projects.

• Transfer of FBO ground lease and operation from Larsen Aviation (BLC Management INC) to MW Aviation LLC
• Request for School Resource Officer at Dalhart ISD
• FY 21/22 audit discussion
• Appointment of Bojorquez Law Firm as Interim City Attorney
• Update on Transfer Station Project and Reclaimed Water Project

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will meet to review its 2022-23 budget and financials, hear an update from Retail Coach, and consider incentive sign grants. The board will also discuss street paving around a hotel and take action on selling one lot in the Industrial Park, following an executive session on the sale.

• Review of 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Discussion/action on EDC incentive Sign Grant applications
• Discussion/action on street paving around Hotel
• Executive session and action on sale of 1 lot at Industrial Park
• Training offerings: TEDC Annual Conference (Oct 11-13 Houston), Basic ED Course (Oct 17-20 Allen), Sales Tax Virtual (Dec 4-15 Online)

The Economic Development Corporation denied a bid for a lot in the Industrial Park and awarded a sign grant to a local business. The board also formally closed a street paving project and approved the 2022-23 budget and financials.

• Approved $2,000 sign grant for A to Z Home Center
• Approved Aug 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Closed Paving Streets project around Hampton Inn with no further action
• Denied $58,908.00 bid for Industrial Park Block 2 Lot 11

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-2024 property tax rate, then consider and act on ordinances to levy that rate and adopt the annual budget. They will also review a draft lease for the Archery Range, consider bids for selling two fire trucks, and make appointments to appraisal district boards. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and reports.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
• Ordinance 2023-11: property tax rate for 2023-2024
• Second reading of FY 2023-2024 annual budget
• Ordinance 2023-12: appropriations for FY 2023-2024
• Bids for sale of Mack Pumper Fire Truck and KME Ladder Truck

Council approved the annual budget and a property tax rate that increases taxes for maintenance and operations by 1.95%. The city also sold two fire trucks to the City of Stratford and approved board nominations for county appraisal districts.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 for 2023-2024 Property Tax Rate (5-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-12 for 2023-2024 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Mack Pumper Fire Truck and KME Ladder Truck to City of Stratford for $35,001.00 (unanimous)
• Approved nominations and elections for 2023-2024 Hartley and Dallam County Appraisal Districts Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to keep existing process for recording votes (unanimous except Ginger Cleavinger)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, to discuss and act on several items, including the proposed 2023 tax rate, the first reading of the 2023-2024 annual budget, and the Economic Development proposed budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. They will also consider requests from local organizations, such as the 4H to use the archery range and the Chamber of Commerce to close streets for an event, as well as signage at a roundabout and easement agreements. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public comments, and an executive session on emergency management responsibilities.

• Proposed 2023 tax rate discussion and approval
• First reading of 2023-2024 annual budget
• Economic Development proposed budget for FY 2022/2023
• Request from Dallam & Hartley County 4H to oversee and utilize the Archery Range
• Request from Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce to close streets for Farm to Table Event

City Council approved the 2023 tax rate and authorized $540,223.86 in bills. The council approved a utilities protection agreement while denying a leak protection program and a lease buyout from SBA Towers IX, LLC.

• Approved July bills in the amount of $540,223.86 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Tax Rate of .424750 (5-3)
• Approved agreement with Servline Utilities Protection Program without use of City Logo (unanimous)
• Denied agreement with Servline Leak Protection Program (unanimous)
• Denied lease buyout request from SBA Towers IX, LLC (4-3)
• Approved street closures for Chamber of Commerce Farm to Table Event (unanimous)
• Approved State Certified signage at roundabout at 13th and Prairie Drive (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B is holding its regular meeting to review finances, discuss the paving streets project, and consider sign grant applications. The board will also deliberate on the Industrial Park property in executive session and may take action on its goals, plans, and the FY23-24 budget.

• Review of 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Report on Paving Streets project
• Discussion/action on EDC incentive Sign Grant application process
• Executive session on Industrial Park real property (Texas Local Government Code 551.072)
• Discussion/action on FY23-24 budget

The board approved the FY23-24 budget and a land sale for Block 1 Lots 1 & 2 of the industrial park. A bid for an industrial park entry way and concrete street was accepted. One sign grant was denied while another was postponed.

• Approved FY23-24 Budget as written
• Accepted $95,000 bid for Industrial Park Block 1 Lots 1 & 2 with contingencies
• Accepted $157,035 bid for industrial park entry way and 120’ concrete street with curb and gutter
• Denied Mixer Center sign grant application (located outside city limits)
• Postponed A-Z sign grant application pending applicant presence
• Approved the sign grant application and evaluation process
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials as written

City Council

The Dalhart City Council met on July 27, 2023, to conduct a budget workshop for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda contained no other specific business items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting was held at Dalhart City Hall on Rock Island Street.

• Budget Workshop for FY 2023-2024

The City Council conducted a work session reviewing infrastructure upgrades, department training, and the current financial budget. No formal votes were taken on projects or policies during this session.

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 24, 2023, covering consent items, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting ordinances for a gas franchise with West Texas Gas, approving opioid settlement allocation, and second readings of two rezoning ordinances for manufactured homes. The council will also discuss health insurance, helipad operations, utility relocation, and bids for the Emergency Response Center.

• Ordinance 2023-09: Rezone lot 31, Block 48, Kendrick Addition (1010 E 3rd St.) from Apartments to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Ordinance 2023-10: Rezone lots 4-7, Block 111, Blair Division (706 Brooklyn St.) from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Ordinance 2023-07: Third reading and adoption of West Texas Gas franchise agreement
• Resolution 2023-14: Approve Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council settlement allocation
• Discuss/act upon bids for the Emergency Response Center

The City Council awarded a construction bid for the Emergency Response Center and approved two zoning changes for manufactured homes. Council also updated employee health insurance plans and granted a gas utility franchise to West Texas Gas Utility, LLC.

• Awarded Emergency Response Center bid to Plains Builders Inc. for $4,503,900 (Unanimous)
• Approved employee health insurance Option 4, increasing deductible to $5,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 to re-zone 1010 E 3rd St. for a manufactured home (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 to re-zone 706 Brooklyn St. for a manufactured home (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 granting franchise rights to West Texas Gas Utility, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 regarding Texas Opioid Abatement Fund settlement allocation (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Strike Out Cancer golf tournament (Unanimous)
• Approved June bills totaling $870,093.38 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will hold a regular meeting to review financials, approve a 990 form, and discuss several projects including paving streets, a neighborhood project, and the industrial park. They will also consider incentive sign grants, a home grant resolution, and hold a budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Review 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Approve 990 form for filing
• Report on Paving Streets project
• Accept Parkhill as architect/engineering for Neighborhood project
• Discuss/act on EDC incentive Sign Grant applicants and Home Grant resolution

The board approved a resolution to earmark $40,000 in reserves for the HOME grant. Decisions on sign grant applications for Mixer Center and A-Z Home Center were delayed or tabled. The board also approved the 2022 financial reports and 990 tax forms.

• Approved Resolution 07-2023 to earmark $40,000 for HOME grant
• Approved 990 forms for the year ending in 2022
• Approved June 6 and June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report for 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Delayed decision on Mixer Center sign grant application pending proof of city limits location
• Tabled action on A-Z Home Center sign application to the next meeting

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including utility protection programs, a community development fund request, and street closures for a local celebration. They will also consider expenditures for architectural/engineering services for neighborhood planning. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and service awards.

• Discuss/act upon Servline Leak Protection Program
• Discuss/act upon Servline Utilities Protection Program
• Discuss/act upon Community Development Fund request from Keep Dalhart Beautiful
• Discuss/act upon request to close streets for News Channel 10 Summer Celebration
• Discuss/act upon expenditures for architectural/engineering services to Dalhart Economic Development Corporation for Neighborhood Planning Design

City Council approved a $2,000 funding increase for Keep Dalhart Beautiful and authorized street closures for the News Channel 10 Summer Celebration. Council also approved architectural and engineering services for a 33-acre project at FM 281 and Spirit Trail. Two utility protection program items were tabled until August 14, 2023.

• Approved $2,000 additional funding for Keep Dalhart Beautiful flower bed maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved street closures on Denrock from 4th to 5th Street and 5th Street from Denrock to Denver for News Channel 10 Summer Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved architectural/engineering services for Dalhart Economic Development Corporation for a 33-acre residential and commercial plat at FM 281 and Spirit Trail (unanimous)
• Tabled Waterline and Water Leak Service Protection Plans until August 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Servline Utilities Protection Program until August 14, 2023 (3-1)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on paving streets (New York Street between Michigan and Texas, and/or Michigan from HWY 54 to New York) and on architect/engineering services for a Neighborhood Planning Project. Public comments will be heard.

• Paving of New York Street between Michigan and Texas
• Paving of Michigan from HWY 54 to New York
• Architect/engineering services for Neighborhood Planning Project

The board authorized staff to negotiate street improvements using remaining hotel project funds. The board also accepted a proposal for architect and engineering services for a neighborhood planning project.

• Approved directing staff to negotiate street improvement bids for New York Street and Michigan Street up to $240,000
• Approved proposal bid from ParkHill for Neighborhood Planning Project architect/engineering services for $26,175

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances to rezone properties for manufactured homes, discuss a contract for employee uniforms, and consider increasing deposit rates for coliseum rentals. They will also hear updates on the transfer station project and flooded areas from spring rains, and may act on abandoning certain alleys and streets.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-09 to rezone 1010 E 3rd St. from Apartments to Special Use for a manufactured home
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-10 to rezone 706 Brooklyn St. from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Discussion/action on increasing deposit rates for Rita Blanca Coliseum rentals
• Discussion/action on a contract with Unifirst for employee uniforms
• Discussion/action on abandoning alleys and streets requested by the Winings Family

The City Council denied a request from the Winings Family to abandon alleys and streets. Council also approved a contract for employee uniforms and increased deposit rates for Rita Blanca Coliseum rentals. Two rezoning ordinances for manufactured homes received first readings.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2023-09 to re-zone lot 31, Block 48, Kendrick Addition to Special Use for a Manufactured Home (unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2023-10 to re-zone lots 4-7, Block 111, Blair Division to Special Use for a Manufactured Home (unanimous)
• Approved increased deposit rates for Rita Blanca Coliseum rentals (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Unifirst for Employee Uniforms (unanimous)
• Denied request from Winings Family to abandon Alleys and Streets (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold second readings of ordinances granting gas franchises to Atmos Energy and West Texas Gas Utility, and will discuss a water/wastewater rate study. The agenda also includes appointments, a monument relocation request, and routine consent items.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-06 granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-07 granting West Texas Gas Utility a gas franchise
• Discussion of Comprehensive Water and Wastewater cost of service and rate design study
• Request to restore and relocate the Empty Saddle Monument from City Storage
• Mayor's recommendation for Municipal Judge and election of Mayor Pro-Tem

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, including gas franchise ordinances and municipal appointments, but does not record the outcomes or votes of these items.

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will hold its regular meeting to review the 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials, and to hear reports from the Retail Coach, Hampton Inn Streets, Workforce Coalition, and Home Grant. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on Industrial Park Lots and the July meeting date. The agenda includes public comments, approval of April minutes, and items for future agendas.

• Review 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials
• Discussion/action on Industrial Park Lots
• Reports: Retail Coach, Hampton Inn Streets, Workforce Coalition, Home Grant
• Discussion/action on July meeting date
• Approval of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Corporation approved the May 16, 2023, meeting minutes and accepted reports on financials and the Retail Coach. The board discussed a Home Grant and the Workforce Coalition's housing goals, but no action was taken on industrial park lots or incentive grants.

• Approved May 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Accepted 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials report
• Accepted Retail Coach report
• Scheduled next meeting for July 11

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will canvass the May 6 general election results, appoint a canvass committee, and install elected council members. They will also consider funding for the La Rita Theatre, a request to abandon alleys and streets, and several operational items including a skidsteer bid and municipal judge personnel matter.

• Ordinance 2023-08 canvassing May 6 election returns
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommendation to fund La Rita Theatre Melodrama
• Request from Winings Family to abandon alleys and streets
• Bids for a skidsteer
• Update on Emergency Response Center progress

The Council officially adopted the results of the May 6 General Election and swore in elected officials. Several funding and operational approvals were passed, including a grant for the La Rita Theatre and a purchase for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 canvassing May 6 General Election results (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for La Rita Theatre Melodrama (Unanimous)
• Tabled request from Winings Family to abandon alleys and streets (Unanimous)
• Approved use of adult softball field for youth soccer (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to not allow city property lights to be changed to different colors (Unanimous)
• Updated bank signature cards to remove Ian Van Den Heever and add Ginger Cleavinger (Unanimous)
• Awarded $63,500 bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant skidsteer to Western Equipment (Unanimous; Ty Hancock abstained)
• Approved consent agenda and May 8 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will meet to review its budget and financials, and take action on several economic development items. These include helping with flooding on the North End, paving streets by Hampton Inn, acquiring real property from the city, and planning Industrial Park lots. The board will also discuss housing incentives and a downtown revitalization grant.

• Review 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Discussion on EDC helping with flooding on North End
• Discussion/action on paving streets by Hampton Inn
• Discussion/action on Real Property from City
• Discussion/action on Low Moderate Housing Incentives, Grants

The EDC approved bidding for a feasibility study and development plan for 33 acres of city real property. The board also authorized a specific sales offer for industrial park lots and approved a downtown revitalization grant cost share for the 2023/24 budget.

• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted financial report with a note to correct Apollo/Airport lease from $36,000 to $24,000
• Approved $10,000 payment to Retail Coach to proceed with second year of contract
• Postponed decision on paving streets by Hampton Inn pending cost estimates
• Approved bidding for engineering companies to create a feasibility study and development plan for 33 acres
• Approved inquiry to the city regarding industrial park property inconsistencies
• Approved offer to buyer for two industrial park lots: full price in exchange for road entry access
• Approved continuing with low moderate housing grant application and PRBC downtown revitalization grant cost share for 23/24 budget

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances granting gas franchises to Atmos Energy and West Texas Gas Utility, and discuss a pilot program for fleet management. The council will also hear a police department staffing restructuring presentation, consider allowing alcoholic beverages at the Thunder Over Dalhart Air Show, and discuss airport lease agreements and CDBG program updates.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-07 granting West Texas Gas Utility a gas franchise
• Discussion/action on pilot program for fleet management
• Request to serve alcoholic beverages at Thunder Over Dalhart Air Show
• Discussion/action on awarding two $2,000 Bonnie DeJarnett scholarships

Council approved a trial fleet vehicle program and granted conditional permission for alcohol sales at the Thunder Over Dalhart Airshow. Two scholarships were awarded, and the council tabled a discussion on airport leases pending further committee review.

• Approved consent agenda including April bills totaling $826,991.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pilot Program for Fleet Management (Unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2023-06 (Unanimous)
• Opened and closed first reading of Ordinance 2023-07 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to serve alcoholic beverages at Thunder Over Dalhart Airshow pending proof of liquor liability insurance (5-2)
• Tabled discussion of Airport Leases (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Awarded two Bonnie DeJarnett Scholarships of $2,000 each to Karlee Johnson and Courtney Deason (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will discuss and possibly vote on Ordinance 2023-05, which sets rules for production filming on city property, following a presentation on a filming application. They will also receive a Hazard Mitigation Plan study, discuss updates on the Transfer Station, and conduct the City Manager's annual performance evaluation in executive session.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 establishing guidelines for production filming
• Creation of a committee to review light requests
• Presentation of Hazard Mitigation Plan Study
• Updates on the Transfer Station
• City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation

City Council adopted an ordinance establishing guidelines for production filming to become a Texas Film Friendly City. The Council also approved a contract extension and pay increase for the City Manager. A committee to review light requests was appointed.

• Approved appointment of Dwayne Smith, Michele Griffin, and Ginger Cleavinger to the light requests review committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 establishing guidelines for production filming (unanimous)
• Approved 5% raise for City Manager effective October 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 16 weeks of severance and payment of unused sick and vacation time for City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension for City Manager expiring July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 10, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider issuing certificates of obligation (debt) and applying for a state downtown revitalization grant. They will also discuss a traffic study request, the transfer station, and recognize employees with service awards.

• Resolution 2023-13: authorize Texas Community Development Block Grant application for 2023 Downtown Revitalization Program
• Ordinance 2023-04: issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
• Citizen request to turn City Red for Fallen Firefighters
• Update on traffic study request for Texas Blvd
• Update on Transfer Station

Council approved the issuance and sale of Series 2023 Certificates of Obligation after determining a petition against the issuance was invalid. The council also authorized a grant application for downtown revitalization and approved various financial reports.

• Approved March bills totaling $524,461.75 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 to apply for a Texas Community Development block Grant for the 2023 Downtown Revitalization Program Cycle (Unanimous)
• Approved citizen request to turn the City Red for Fallen Firefighters (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 authorizing the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the city's credit rating, and to deliberate on the Emergency Response Center in executive session. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Discussion and/or action on the city's credit rating
• Executive session under Texas Local Government Code 551.072 for Emergency Response Center deliberation

The City Council met for a special session to discuss the city's credit rating and the Emergency Response Center. No votes were taken and no actions were decided on either topic.

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will hold a regular meeting to review the 2022-23 budget, sales tax, and financials, and to discuss several economic development items. The board will also discuss helping with flooding on the west end, take possible action on Industrial Park lots and planning, and consider changing the May meeting date.

• Review 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Discussion to begin on EDC helping with flooding on west end
• Discussion and/or action on Industrial Park Lots
• Discussion and/or action on Industrial Park Planning
• Change EDC meeting date for May

The board approved the March meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed flooding on the north end of town and the legality and zoning of selling industrial park lots, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Accepted financial report as presented
• Moved next meeting date to May 16, 2023

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation established a set price for lots in Parcel A of the industrial park. The lots will be sold in as-is condition.

• Approved $12,500 per acre for lots in Parcel A of the industrial park, sold as is (5-1)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including the sale of city-owned real property to the Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B, the creation of a dog park at the Animal Shelter, and updates on the Transfer Station. The meeting also includes a presentation by a volunteer group and a request for the July 4th fireworks display.

• Resolution 2023-12 authorizing sale of city real property to Dalhart EDC 4B
• Creation of a dog park at the Animal Shelter
• Request for use of Lake Area for July 4th fireworks by Rotary Club
• Parks Committee recommendations on swimming pool equipment
• Teqball table donation at city parks

City Council adopted Resolution 2023-12 to authorize the sale and transfer of city real property to the Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B. The council also approved a request for the Rotary Club to use the Lake Area for fireworks and allowed a volunteer group to collect donations for an animal shelter dog park.

• Approved consent agenda including March 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club of Dalhart use of Lake Area for July 4th Fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved Dog’s Story to collect donations for Animal Shelter Dog Park (6-1)
• Denied Parks Committee Recommendations for Swimming Pool Equipment (2-5)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 authorizing sale of City Real Property to Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several economic development items, including an incentive package, an airshow application, and real property owned by the City of Dalhart. The board will also review the 2022-23 budget and sales tax financials, and consider a business breakfast.

• Discussion and/or action on Incentive Package
• Discussion and/or action on Airshow Application
• Executive session and action on real property owned by the City of Dalhart
• Review 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Discussion of TEEX Economic Development Training

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation approved the 2022-23 budget and a final incentive package. The board also approved funding for an airshow following an application from Tim Yee and scheduled a Business Breakfast for April 18, 2023.

• Approved minutes of the Feb 4, 2023, regular meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 Budget, Sales Tax and Financials
• Approved Business Breakfast at Dust Bowl for April 18, 2023, at 8:00am (Unanimous)
• Approved release of final Incentive Package and incentive programs (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for airshow following Tim Yee's application
• Approved action on real property owned by the City of Dalhart (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider resolutions to suspend proposed rate increases by Atmos Energy and West Texas Gas for 45 days, and will decide on a Community Development Block Grant application. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, financial reports, and bills, plus service awards and a racial profiling report.

• Resolution 2023-08 suspending Atmos Energy rate change for 45 days
• Resolution 2023-09 suspending West Texas Gas rate change for 45 days
• Resolution 2023-10 authorizing CDBG application to Texas Department of Agriculture
• Request from Dalhart Rotary for Community Development funds for July 4th fireworks
• Appoint election judge and set pay for May 6, 2023 General Election

The City Council approved February bills totaling $882,423.06 and granted $10,000 to the Dalhart Rotary for fireworks. Council also adopted resolutions regarding gas utility applications and the Texas Community Development Block Grant program. Election officials and pay rates were set for the May 6, 2023 General Election.

• Approved February bills totaling $882,423.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Dalhart Rotary July 4th Fireworks Display (Unanimous)
• Approved Summer Hours for City Office Staff (Unanimous)
• Approved Parks Committee playground equipment recommendations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 suspending Atmos Energy-West Texas Division effective date for 45 days (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 suspending West Texas Gas Company effective date for 45 days (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 to submit Texas Community Development Block Grant application (Unanimous)
• Set May 6 election pay at $25/hour for Election Judge and $13.50 for Clerks (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of a zone change for a manufactured home, a lease purchase for police technology, a resolution denying a utility rate increase, and bids for the 2023 street seal coat project.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-03: zone change of W 7 1/2' of Lot 19 and all of Lot 20, Blair Division, from R-3 residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Resolution 2023-07: lease purchase agreement to finance Police Technology
• Resolution 2023-06: denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase
• Bids for the 2023 Street Seal Coat project
• HOT Tax Committee recommendation to fund JRCA Rodeo

City Council approved a street paving contract and a lease purchase for police technology. The council denied a rate increase request from Southwestern Public Service Company and approved a rezoning ordinance for a manufactured home.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 rezoning Lot 19 and Lot 20 to Special Use for a manufactured home (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 for police technology lease purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 denying Southwestern Public Service Company's rate increase request (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Dalhart EMS Services (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Street Seal coat project to Bryer’s Paving LLC for $213,900 (5-3)
• Approved $5,000 in HOT Tax Committee funding for JRC A Rodeo (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, covering consent items (minutes, financial reports, bills, appointments) and a regular agenda. Key actions include discussing the Amphitheatre project and Splashpad Playground Equipment, considering resolutions to issue Certificates of Obligation for the Emergency Response Center and procure public safety software, and discussing Economic Development Corporation incentives, an Air Show Traffic Route, and the Transfer Station project.

• Discuss and/or act upon the Amphitheatre project
• Discuss and/or act upon Splashpad Playground Equipment
• Resolution 2023-04: Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation for Emergency Response Center
• Resolution 2023-05: user agreement for Public Safety Software, Hardware, and Services
• Economic Development Corporation Incentives Program and Industrial Park expenses

The City Council approved $2.5 million in financing to be repaid over 20 years via Ad Valorem Taxes for fire, police, and EMS. Council also approved the Airshow traffic route and the Economic Development Corporation's revised budget for the Incentives Program.

• Approved January bills totaling $565,502.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Dallam County to take over the Amphitheatre project (unanimous)
• Approved Splashpad Playground Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5 million in financing to be repaid over 20 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 regarding Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 for Public Safety Software, Hardware, and Services user agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Corporation revised budget for Incentives Program (unanimous)
• Approved Airshow Traffic Route (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will review its budget, sales tax, and financials, and consider possible changes. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on an industrial park agreement with the City, FAA, and TxDOT Aviation, as well as a funding request for the Thunder over Dalhart Air Show. Other items include incentive program grants, a corporate table at the Chamber Gala, and business person breakfasts.

• Review budget, sales tax, and financials; possible budget changes
• Industrial park agreement finalization with City/FAA/TxDOT Aviation
• Thunder over Dalhart Air Show funding request
• Review and changes to incentive program grants
• Corporate table at Chamber Gala

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation approved a $100,000 payment to the city airport fund for the fair market value of Industrial Park land. The board also approved a $10,000 sponsorship for an airshow and amended the budget to lower the incentive package to $70,000.

• Approved minutes of Jan 3, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved budget for TEEX Training food and expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement to convey $100,000 to city airport fund for Industrial Park land (4-0)
• Approved purchase of one corporate table at the Chamber Gala (Unanimous)
• Amended budget to lower incentive package to $70,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 airshow sponsorship from Recreational, entertainment and Park Incentive Funds contingent on application (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hear presentations from local groups seeking 2023 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds and consider a HOT Tax Committee recommendation. It will also review engineering service proposals for two Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) applications and vote on related resolutions. The council will conduct the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for a property at 1002 Matlock St. to allow a manufactured home, and consider an ordinance calling the May 6, 2023 election. Updates on the transfer station and a temporary road closure are also scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-03 to rezone W 7 ½ ' of Lot 19 and all of Lot 20, Blair Division (1002 Matlock St.) from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Consider Resolution 2023-01 for engineering services contract for TXCDBG 2023-2024 Community Development Fund application
• Consider Resolution 2023-02 for engineering services contract for TXCDBG 2023 Downtown Revitalization Program application
• Adopt Ordinance 2023-02 calling the regular election for May 6, 2023
• HOT Tax fund presentations from La Rita Theatre, XIT Museum, XIT Rodeo & Reunion, and Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce

City Council approved funding for four local organizations via HOT taxes and authorized a lease for 15 new police vehicles. The council also established engineering contracts for two CDBG programs and called for a regular election on May 6, 2023.

• Approved HOT Tax funding: La Rita Theatre $57,000, XIT Museum $95,000, XIT Rodeo & Reunion $80,000, Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce $90,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 for engineering services with High Plains Civil Engineers for CDBG program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 for engineering services with Parkhill for Downtown Revitalization Program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 calling for regular election on May 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 for lease purchase agreement for 15 Dodge Chargers for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved request to retire call number 600 for Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and board appointments (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2023-01 to revise councilmember ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The agenda also includes updates on several city projects and decisions on various requests, including a fire department call number retirement and an air show services request.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-01 for revised ward boundaries
• Update on Transfer Station Project
• Air Show request for City Services
• Fence line at First and Texas Street
• Request to retire call number 600 from Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department

The City Council approved Ordinance 2023-01 to establish Map B as the new reapportionment plan for council member ward boundaries. Other actions included approving the Annual Fiscal Policy and removing two members from the Economic Development Corporation.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 establishing Map B as new council member ward boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December bills totaling $1,279,618.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Fiscal Policy (unanimous)
• Approved City Services for the 2023 Air Show (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved EDC Director Joe Livingston to continue application process for 2023 Transportation Alternatives Grant (unanimous)
• Postponed request from Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department to retire call number 600 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 payment to EDC from Appollo lease income (unanimous)
• Removed Harold Meyers and Kurtis Thomas from the Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the budget and sales tax, and elect officers. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on a TEEX training, comprehensive planning, an airport hangar, and an ERC update, along with a grant preliminary application report.

• Election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Discussion/action on TEEX EDC Training on Feb 15, 2023
• Discussion/action on Airport Hangar
• Discussion/action on ERC with updated report
• Report on Grant Preliminary Application

The board elected new officers and approved a request for the EDC to receive $2,500 per month from a hangar lease. The board also adjusted the budget by $100,000 and voted to support the ERC project.

• Approved budget adjustment of an additional $100,000 and removal of unspent budget line (Unanimous)
• Denied request for EDC to receive $2,000 per month from hangar lease (4-3)
• Approved request for EDC to receive $2,500 per month from hangar lease (Unanimous)
• Approved motion for EDC to support the ERC project
• Elected Zane as President
• Elected Sherri as Vice President
• Elected Ginger as Secretary
• Elected Camilla as Treasurer