Dalhart public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will discuss several recommendations from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee, including multiple funding allocations for community groups. The council will also consider purchasing body armor for the police department and several special‑use permit ordinances for manufactured homes. Additional items include a budget amendment, a resolution affecting West Texas Gas Utility, and the appointment of a new City Secretary.

• Approve $120,000 from hotel tax to fund Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce
• Approve $100,000 each to fund La Rita Theatre and XIT Museum
• Discuss purchase of body armor for the Dalhart Police Department
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 2025-14 for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St.
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-16 to amend the 2024‑2025 adopted budget

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved several Hotel Occupancy Tax funding recommendations, including $120,000 for the Chamber of Commerce and $100,000 each for the La Rita Theatre and XIT Museum. The council also approved the purchase of body armor for the police department, adopted a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St, and suspended the effective date of a West Texas Gas Utility application. All actions were carried out with unanimous or carried votes.

• Approved $120,000 Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce funding (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 La Rita Theatre funding (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 XIT Museum funding (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of body armor for Dalhart Police Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 granting special‑use permit for manufactured home at 819 Channing St (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 suspending West Texas Gas Utility effective date (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 Dalhart Cruzers funding (carried, two abstentions)
• Appointed Wendy Austin as City Secretary effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve financial reports, conduct board elections, and discuss a mural grant modification. The board will also deliberate on incentive agreements with 712 General Contractors and review a strategic plan draft.

• Approve November 2025 Financial Report
• Modify $2,000 mural grant to XIT Museum
• Discuss 712 General Contractors Incentive Agreement
• Review Strategic Plan DRAFT
• Discuss increasing grant amounts for Green Space and Signage programs

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and the November 2025 financial report. It elected Sherri Haschke as President, Kevin Caddell as Vice‑President, and Camilla Green as Secretary and Treasurer. Major actions included adopting the Smiling Faces, Thriving Places façade improvement program, increasing several grant maximums to $3,500, and approving a $2,000 mural grant to the XIT Museum. The board also tabled the 7:12 Builders Incentive Agreement for further study and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes for 11‑18‑2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (7‑0)
• Elected Sherri Haschke President, Kevin Caddell Vice‑President, Camilla Green Secretary & Treasurer (7‑0)
• Approved $2,000 mural grant modification to XIT Museum (7‑0)
• Adopted Smiling Faces, Thriving Places Façade Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Increased grant maximums for Green Space, Outdoor Lighting, Community Art and Signage Incentive Programs to up to $3,500 (7‑0)
• Tabled 7:12 Builders Incentive Agreement for future review (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative actions, including the appointment of an EDC Board Member and auditing services. The body is also considering a public hearing for a special use permit and the assignment of an airport ground lease.

• Proposed public hearing for Ordinance 2025-14 regarding a manufactured home at 819 Channing St.
• Approval of Brown, Graham, and Company for auditing services
• Assignment of Airport Ground Lease Agreement from Doug and Carol Lathem to Joost Smulders
• Replacement of an EDC Board Member

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, hired Brown, Graham, and Company for city auditing services, and authorized the city manager and attorney to prepare a new airport ground lease with Joost Smulders. It also scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 22, 2025 on a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St. No action was taken on replacing an EDC board member.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Dec 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for Ordinance 2025‑14 (unanimous)
• Approved Brown, Graham, and Company for auditing services (unanimous)
• Authorized preparation of new Airport Ground Lease Agreement with Joost Smulders (unanimous)
• No action taken on replacing EDC Board Member
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation board will approve minutes from the November 18 meeting and the November 2025 financial report, and conduct elections for president, vice‑president, secretary, and treasurer. The board will discuss modifying a $2,000 mural grant for the XIT Museum and increasing the $2,000 maximum award for green space, outdoor lighting, community art, and signage incentive programs. It will also review an incentive agreement and infrastructure contract with 712 General Contractors, LLC, and consider the “Smiling Faces, Thriving Places” façade improvement incentive program. An executive session will cover economic‑development negotiations and real‑property matters related to Project Nexus.

• Modification of $2,000 mural grant to the XIT Museum (budget line 08-00-00-4220 Marketing)
• Incentive agreement and infrastructure contract requirements with 712 General Contractors, LLC
• Increase of maximum grant amounts (from $2,000) for Green Space, Outdoor Lighting, Community Art, and Signage Incentive Programs
• “Smiling Faces, Thriving Places” façade improvement incentive program for business corridors
• Presentation of the draft Strategic Plan and website revamp (discussed for future action)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider adopting resolutions for mutual aid and airport funding, as well as ordinances to increase service fees and approve a manufactured home permit.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-08 for Panhandle Region Mutual Aid Agreement
• Adopt Resolution 2025-09 for Airport Layout Plan funding
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-13 increasing certain fees and charges
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-14 for Special Use Permit at 819 Channing St.
• Approve October Financials and Bills

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted Resolution 2025-08 to join the Panhandle Region Mutual Aid Agreement, and Resolution 2025-09 authorizing TxDOT to handle airport funds. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-13 to increase certain city service fees. No action was taken on Ordinance 2025-14 for a special‑use permit, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 – participation in Panhandle Region Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 – TxDOT to act as agent for Airport Layout Plan funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 – increase city service fees (unanimous)
• No action on Ordinance 2025-14 – special‑use permit for manufactured home (tabled)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will discuss economic development negotiations in executive session. The body will also review housing feasibility and tax compliance reporting.

• Proposed contract with ZacTax for Sales Tax and Accuracy Compliance reporting not to exceed $7,500 per year
• Update on 712 Developers and the need for a Housing Market Feasibility Report
• Status of Firehouse, LLC agreement
• 2025-2026 EDC Planning & Prioritizing for program of work
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations

The board unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the November 2025 financial report. It authorized a $2,000 mural grant for the XIT Museum (project cost $10,373.50) and a partnership with ZacTax costing up to $7,500 per year for sales‑tax compliance, authorizing the director to sign related documents. All actions were passed without dissent.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (7‑0)
• Convinced closed Executive Session (7‑0)
• Reopened from Executive Session (7‑0)
• Approved $2,000 mural grant for XIT Museum (7‑0)
• Approved partnership with ZacTax up to $7,500/yr (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. Items include a public comment period, a presentation of a water rate study, and consideration of two ordinances. Ordinance 2025-13 proposes a new fee schedule for city services. Ordinance 2025-14 seeks to authorize a special use permit for a manufactured home at Lots 9 and 10, Block 59, Blair Division (819 Channing St.) and will schedule a public hearing for November 24, 2025.

• Public comment period
• Presentation of Water Rate Study
• Ordinance 2025-13: increase certain fees and adopt a fee schedule
• Ordinance 2025-14: authorize special use permit for manufactured home at 819 Channing St., Lots 9 & 10, Block 59, Blair Division
• Schedule public hearing for Ordinance 2025-14 on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The council took no action on approving the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 2025-13, which increases certain city fees and creates a fee schedule. It also voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and to introduce Ordinance 2025-14, a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St. The meeting was then adjourned.

• No action taken on approving Oct 27, 2025 minutes
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-13 on first reading (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Nov 24, 2025 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-14 on first reading (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider vacating several alleys and streets, appointing directors for the Dallam and Hartley County Appraisal Districts, and approving a Secondary Manufacturers' Opioid Settlement form. The meeting will also address the Downtown Christmas Parade street closure request.

• Vacate 7 alleys and a portion of Tascosa Street (Ordinance 2025-12)
• Elect Dallam County Appraisal District directors (Resolution 2025-06)
• Elect Hartley County Appraisal District directors (Resolution 2025-07)
• Approve Secondary Manufacturers' Opioid Settlement Participation form
• Approve September Financials and Bills

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the request to close streets for the Downtown Christmas Parade and Lighting, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Secondary Manufacturers’ Opioid Settlement Participation and Release form. Council also appointed the City Manager as the designated officer for the depository process and adopted Ordinance 2025-12 vacating several alleys. Resolutions were passed to elect directors for the Dallam and Hartley County Appraisal Districts, with the Hartley appointment passing 5‑1.

• Approved minutes from Oct 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Downtown Christmas Parade and Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Manufacturers’ Opioid Settlement Participation and Release form, authorizing City Manager to execute (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager JJ Oznick as designated officer for the depository process (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 vacating multiple alleys and a portion of Tascosa Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 electing Kenda McKay as Dallam County Appraisal District director (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 electing Gary Schniederjan as Hartley County Appraisal District director (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the vacation of several alleys and a portion of Tascosa Street via Ordinance 2025-12. The body will also consider a hangar lease renewal for Apollo MedFlight and a settlement agreement with Todd Matthews.

• Ordinance 2025-12 to vacate alleys in Blocks 192, 188, 189, 169, 168, 167, and 97, and a portion of Tascosa Street
• Request from Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce to close streets for Trunk or Treat
• 2025 Renewal of Hangar Lease for Apollo MedFlight
• Settlement Agreement and Release between Todd Matthews and the City of Dalhart
• Executive session regarding Police Chief personnel matters

The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes from September 22 and the October 1 special meeting. It also approved the Trunk or Treat street closures, the renewal of Apollo MedFlight's hangar lease, and a $2,750 settlement with Todd Matthews. A public hearing was scheduled for October 27 to introduce Ordinance 2025-12 to vacate several alleys.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Sep 22, 2025 and Oct 1, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved request to close streets for Trunk or Treat event – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearing Oct 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to introduce Ordinance 2025-12 – unanimous
• Approved 2025 renewal of Apollo MedFlight hangar lease – unanimous
• Approved Settlement Agreement with Todd Matthews for $2,750 – unanimous
• Entered executive session for personnel matters – no vote recorded
• No action taken on executive‑session matters – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4b will consider approving the minutes from its September 2, 2025 regular meeting and September 23, 2025 special meeting, and will approve the September financial report. The board will also hear comments from the public and from the Dalhart EDC Board before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025 special meeting
• Approve September financial report
• Public comments
• Dalhart EDC Board comments

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2 regular meeting and the September 23 special meeting. It also unanimously approved the September financial report and directed Director Sean Overeynder to review account 08-00-00-5005 (TA Grant Share) and report on increased expenditures. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2 and September 23 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September financial report and tasked review of account 08-00-00-5005 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a public comment period. The council will discuss and possibly act on the candidate recommendation to fill the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Director position. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Public comment period
• Consider and potentially accept the candidate recommendation for the EDC Director position
• Adjournment of the meeting

The council received no public comment. Terry Stegall moved to accept the candidate recommendation of Sean Overeynder for the Economic Development Corporation Director position, and Clinton Hale seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved Sean Overeynder as EDC Director (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting on September 23, 2025 at Dalhart City Hall. The agenda includes public comments, a closed‑session discussion of personnel matters concerning the EDC Director, and any follow‑up actions from that session.

• Public comments from attendees
• Executive session under Texas Local Government Code 551.074 to discuss personnel matters – EDC Director
• Consideration of actions arising from the executive session

City Council

The council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from recent meetings and August financial statements. They will discuss updating the City Employee Personnel Policy Manual. They will discuss and possibly approve the Purdue Direct Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release form, authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The council will conduct second readings of Ordinance 2025-10 to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget and Ordinance 2025-11 to adopt the 2025‑2026 property tax rate.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Special Council Meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
• Approve August financials and bills
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-10 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 adopting the 2025‑2026 property tax rate

The council approved its consent agenda unanimously and adopted updates to the City Personnel Policy Manual. It approved the Purdue Direct Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release form and appointed Ty Hancock as the Hartley County representative to the PRPC grant committee. The FY 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance 2025‑10) was adopted unanimously, and the 2025‑2026 property tax rate (Ordinance 2025‑11) was adopted by a 4‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Employee Personnel Policy Manual updates approved unanimously
• Purdue Direct Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release form approved unanimously
• Ty Hancock appointed as Hartley County PRPC representative (no objection)
• Ordinance 2025‑10 FY 2025‑2026 budget adopted (6‑0)
• Ordinance 2025‑11 property tax rate $0.436056 per $100 adopted (4‑2)
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously

City Council

The Dalhart City Council special meeting will discuss and possibly act on the Economic Development proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2025‑10, which relates to that proposed budget, and the council will consider the first reading of the ordinance. The meeting also includes a public comment period and adjournment.

• Discuss and/or act on the Economic Development proposed budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑10 concerning the FY 2025‑2026 proposed budget
• First reading consideration for Ordinance 2025‑10 on the FY 2025‑2026 proposed budget

The council unanimously approved the Economic Development Department's proposed budget of $1,084,000 for fiscal year 2025‑26, a reduction from $1,528,000 the prior year. They opened and then closed the public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑10 with no public comment. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑10, which appropriates funds for the city's sinking fund and adopts the annual budget, with all present members voting yes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Economic Development budget $1,084,000 for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑10 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑10 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑10 (all present voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will meet to review minutes from the August 25 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss emergency repairs for the Landfill Department scraper. They will also hold a workshop to finalize the 2025-2026 budget.

• Approve minutes from August 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting
• Discuss and/or act upon Emergency Repairs for Landfill Department Scraper
• City of Dalhart 2025-2026 Budget Workshop #4

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved allowing the fleet manager to select a used scraper for the landfill department, with a purchase limit of $190,000. A budget workshop was presented but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Aug 25, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of used landfill scraper up to $190,000 – unanimous
• Presented 2025‑2026 budget workshop – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first reading of Ordinance 2025-11 regarding the proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 tax year. The body will also discuss a Water Rate Study presentation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 (Proposed Tax Rate for 2025-2026 Tax Year)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11
• Water Rate Study Presentation

The council opened and then closed the public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 unanimously. A roll‑call vote on the ordinance passed 5‑2, setting a tax rate of $0.436056 per $100 valuation for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Open public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 (unanimous)
• Close public hearing on Ordinance 2025-11 (unanimous)
• Approve Ordinance 2025-11 tax rate $0.436056 per $100 valuation (5-2)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will meet to review financial reports and the budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The body will also consider rescheduling an October meeting and discuss personnel matters regarding the EDC Director in executive session.

• FY 25-26 Dalhart EDC Budget
• Personnel matters regarding the EDC Director
• Rescheduling of the October 7, 2025 meeting
• August Financial report

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a request for street closures for an annual block party. The body will also conduct an executive session regarding the City Manager's annual evaluation.

• Request from Salty Hen Feed Company to close streets for annual block party
• City Manager Annual Evaluation in executive session
• Approval of July Financials and Bills

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the August 11 regular meeting, minutes from the August 18 special meeting, and the July financials and bills. It also approved the Salty Hen Feed Company’s request to close streets for its annual block party. Finally, the council approved a 13% salary increase for City Manager JJ Oznick.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 special council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July finances and bills (unanimous)
• Approved request to close streets for Salty Hen Feed Company block party (unanimous)
• Approved 13% raise for City Manager JJ Oznick (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve the proposed tax rate for the fiscal year 2025-2026. A public hearing for the tax rate is scheduled for September 2, 2025, if the council proceeds with the vote.

• Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2025-2026 for publication
• Public Hearing scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for Property Tax Rate

The council voted 6‑2 to adopt the proposed property tax rate of $0.436056 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. A public‑hearing date for the tax rate was set for September 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.436056 (6‑2)
• Scheduled public hearing for tax rate on Sept 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on three ordinances authorizing special use permits for manufactured homes at specific lots in the Blair Division. The council will also discuss removing real property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, street closures for a local event, and nominations for a county appraisal board. A budget workshop is scheduled as part of the meeting.

• Final vote on Ordinance 2025-06 for manufactured home at 508 Brooklyn St.
• Final vote on Ordinance 2025-07 for manufactured home at 1107 Omaha St.
• Final vote on Ordinance 2025-08 for manufactured home at 807 Idaho St.
• Discuss removing real property from city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Consider street closures for Farm to Table Event

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances granting special‑use permits for manufactured homes at 508 Brooklyn St, 1107 Omaha St, and 807 Idaho St. It also adopted an ordinance removing real property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Additionally, the council approved street closures for the annual Farm to Table Event and nominated a resident to the Hartley County Appraisal District Board.

• Approved July 28, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 granting a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 508 Brooklyn St (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 granting a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 1107 Omaha St (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 granting a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 807 Idaho St (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 removing real property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for the annual Farm to Table Event (unanimous)
• Nominated Gary Schniederjan to the 2026‑2027 Hartley County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation met to review financial reports and project updates. The board decided to provide funding for HVAC replacement and bathroom remodeling at La Cocina de Maria.

• Approved $15,250 infrastructure grant to La Cocina de Maria
• Approved July financial report
• Updates on 7:12 builders and Denrock sidewalk projects
• Update on EDC director search

City Council

The City Council will conduct its second budget workshop for the 2025-2026 cycle. The body will also consider a special use permit for a manufactured home and a petition to remove property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Ordinance 2025-08: Special Use Permit for a manufactured home at 807 Idaho St.
• Ordinance 2025-09: Removal of real property from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
• 2025-2026 Budget Workshop #2
• Approval of June financials and bills

The council approved the July 14 meeting minutes and the June financials and bills. It scheduled a public hearing for August 11, 2025 and introduced Ordinance 2025-08 to authorize a special‑use permit for a manufactured home on lots 6‑10, Block 44. The council also introduced Ordinance 2025-09 to remove real property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June finances and bills (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Aug 11, 2025 and introduced Ordinance 2025-08 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-09 to remove property from ETJ (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct its first budget workshop for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also consider special use permits for manufactured homes and a request to serve alcohol at the XIT Rodeo and Reunion.

• 2025-2026 Budget Workshop #1
• Final reading of Ordinance 2025-05 for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St.
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-06 for a manufactured home at 508 Brooklyn St.
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 for a manufactured home at 1107 Omaha St.
• Request from On Tour Live LLC to serve alcoholic beverages at the XIT Rodeo and Reunion

The council approved the consent agenda and the 2023‑2024 financial audit report. It also approved On Tour Live LLC to serve alcohol at the XIT Rodeo, renewed the municipal judge’s contract, and adopted a special‑use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St. Additionally, the council scheduled public hearings for two new manufactured‑home permits and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Audit Report FY 2023‑2024 (unanimous)
• Approved On Tour Live LLC to serve alcoholic beverages at XIT Rodeo and Reunion (unanimous)
• Renewed municipal judge contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 authorizing special‑use permit for manufactured home at Lots 9 & 10, Block 59 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025‑06 for manufactured homes at Lots 1‑4, Block 113 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025‑07 for manufactured homes at Lot 5 & 6, Block 20 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will meet to discuss financial support for local projects and administrative updates. The body will consider funding for the Chamber of Commerce and a facade grant.

• Funding for Dalhart Chamber of Commerce Summer Jam act
• Facade grant for Apache Development LTD
• Attendance at TEDC 2025 ED Sales Tax Workshops
• Use of CivicServe for EDC website

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will meet to review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The board will discuss the use of CivicServe for the EDC website and attendance at TEDC 2025 ED Sales Tax Workshops.

• Discussion of CivicServe for EDC website
• Discussion of attending TEDC 2025 ED Sales Tax Workshops
• Approval of June Financial report
• Approval of June 16 special meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider changes to Memorial Park Cemetery rules and an airport hangar lease. The body will also discuss Texas Health Benefits insurance coverage for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Changes to Memorial Park Cemetery rules
• Airport hangar lease
• Texas Health Benefits insurance coverage for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Approval of May financials and bills

The council approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting and the May finances and bills. It also approved changes to Memorial Park Cemetery rules, the airport hangar lease to EM Air LLC with Resolution 2025-05, and Texas Health Benefits insurance coverage option #3 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May finances and bills (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Memorial Park Cemetery rules (unanimous)
• Approved airport hangar lease to EM Air LLC and Resolution 2025-05 (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Health Benefits insurance coverage option #3 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation 4B will meet to approve the May financial report. The body will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning the EDC Director.

• Approval of May financial report
• Executive session regarding EDC Director personnel matters

Economic Development Corporation

The Dalhart Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss funding for a North Side Park splash pad and the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce Summer Jam program. The body will also consider the sale of a portion of the Dalhart EDC Industrial Park to Peter Neudorf of Peters Irrigation.

• Application to TPWD for a splash pad for North Side Park
• Funding for the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce Summer Jam program
• Sale of a portion of Dalhart EDC Industrial Park to Peter Neudorf of Peters Irrigation

City Council

The City Council will consider two ordinances regarding special use permits for manufactured homes. The body will also discuss mosquito spraying and two service agreements.

• Proposed special use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Channing St. (Ordinance 2025-05)
• Final reading and adoption of special use permit for a manufactured home at 112 Margaret Ave. (Ordinance 2025-04)
• Discussion of aerial mosquito spraying
• Proposed amendment to service agreement between Computer Information Systems and the City to include Dalhart ISD
• Proposed service agreement between Idemia Identity & Security USA and the City

The council approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda. It scheduled a public hearing for July 14, 2025 on Ordinance 2025‑05 and completed the hearing process for Ordinance 2025‑04, adopting that ordinance. The council also approved amendments to two service agreements: one with Computer Information Systems to include Dalhart ISD and another with Idemia Identity & Security USA. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 14, 2025 on Ordinance 2025-05 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Ordinance 2025-04 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ordinance 2025-04 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 special‑use permit for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to service agreement with Computer Information Systems to include Dalhart ISD (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss scheduling a public hearing for a special use permit at 112 Margaret Ave. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected council members for Ward One and Ward Three.

• Ordinance 2025-04: Special use permit for a manufactured home at 112 Margaret Ave
• Oath of office for newly elected council members in Ward One and Ward Three
• Executive session regarding personnel matters for the EDC Director
• Approval of April Financials and Bills

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from May 12 and May 19 meetings and the April financials. It also unanimously scheduled a public hearing for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and ordered the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑04 to authorize a special‑use permit for a manufactured home. No further actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (May 12 minutes, May 19 minutes, April financials) – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearing for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and ordered first reading of Ordinance 2025‑04 – unanimous
• Entered executive session for personnel matters – procedural
• No action taken on executive‑session discussion items – none
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss an EDC marketing campaign and a presentation to XIT Directors. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager.

• Presentation to XIT Directors
• Discussion on EDC Marketing Campaign
• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters

The council entered an executive session at 6:36 pm to discuss personnel matters and reconvened at 7:32 pm. No action was taken on any items from that session. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and carried unanimously.

• Called executive session for personnel matters (6:36 pm)
• No action taken on executive‑session matters
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The city council will administer oaths to newly elected mayor and council members for unopposed candidates from the May 3 general election. Key actions include final readings of ordinances to close and vacate three street portions and to allow a manufactured home by special permit at 801 Tascosa. The council will also consider funding recommendations from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee, a seal coat contract, an airport hangar lease, and rescheduling the May 26 meeting.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2025-01 to close/vacate Austin between Dodson and Cammack, Cammack between Austin and Beaumont, and Beaumont between Cammack and Dodson
• Final reading of Ordinance 2025-03 for a special use permit for a manufactured home at Lots 1-2, Block 175, Blair division (801 Tascosa)
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends $19,500 for Dalhart EDC and $5,000 for Junior Rodeo Cowboy Association
• Award seal coat contract to G and G Operators, LTD. for $23,350 for Dalhart ERC Seal Coat
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore and discussion on new airport hangar lease

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-01, closing, abandoning, and vacating portions of Austin, Cammack, and Beaumont streets. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-03, granting a special use permit for a manufactured home at Lots 1‑2, Block 175, Blair division. Funding recommendations from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee were approved for the Dalhart EDC ($19,500) and the Junior Rodeo Cowboy Association ($5,000). Additional actions included a seal‑coat contract award, airport hangar site approval, mayor pro tem appointment, and meeting rescheduling.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 closing, abandoning, and vacating portions of Austin, Cammack, and Beaumont streets (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 granting a special use permit for a manufactured home at Lots 1‑2, Block 175, Blair division (unanimous)
• Approved $19,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Dalhart EDC campaign (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Junior Rodeo Cowboy Association (unanimous)
• Awarded G and G Operators, LTD. $23,350 for Dalhart ERC seal coat (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with new airport hangar site process (unanimous)
• Appointed Ty Hancock as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Rescheduled May 26, 2025 council meeting to May 27, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

This regular meeting of the Dalhart City Council includes consent items (minutes, March financials) and regular agenda items. The council will discuss and possibly act on awarding four $2,000 scholarships, scheduling public hearings for two special use permits for manufactured homes, and approving a settlement agreement with Atmos Energy regarding a rate increase. A proclamation for Senior Hunger Awareness Month will also be presented.

• Award of four $2,000 scholarships from the Bonnie DeJarnett Scholarship committee
• Scheduling public hearing for Ordinance 2025-01 (special use permit for a manufactured home)
• Scheduling public hearing for Ordinance 2025-03 (special use permit for a manufactured home)
• Approving Resolution 2025-04 - Settlement Agreement with Atmos Energy regarding rate increase
• Presentation of proclamation designating April 2025 as Senior Hunger Awareness Month

The council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Atmos Energy and the cities of Amarillo, Lubbock, Dalhart, and Channing regarding the utility’s proposed rate increase. It also approved four $2,000 scholarships, scheduled two public hearings for special‑use permits for manufactured homes, and adopted the consent agenda and March financials. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda and March financials (unanimously)
• Approved four $2,000 scholarships (unanimously)
• Scheduled public hearing May 12, 2025 for Ordinance 2025-01 (manufactured home permit) (unanimously)
• Scheduled public hearing May 12, 2025 for Ordinance 2025-03 (manufactured home permit) (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 settlement with Atmos Energy and partner cities (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding requests from Keep Dalhart Beautiful and It’s All About Kids. The body will also consider a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC and personnel matters regarding the EDC Director.

• Funding request from Keep Dalhart Beautiful for Community Development Funds
• Funding request from It’s All About Kids for Community Development Funds
• Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC
• Proclamation designating April 26, 2025 as XIT Rodeo day
• Executive session regarding the EDC Director

The council approved the Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC, allowing AgTexas Farm Credit financing protection while the city retains ownership of the airport land. They also approved $6,000 community‑development grants to Keep Dalhart Beautiful and It’s All About Kids, and adopted a proclamation naming April 26 2025 XIT Rodeo Day. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 grant to Keep Dalhart Beautiful for flower beds (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 grant to It’s All About Kids for school‑supply giveaway (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation designating April 26 2025 as XIT Rodeo Day (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 24 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The regular city council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, has been moved to Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This notice contains only the scheduling change.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on closing and vacating specific street portions and authorizing a special use permit for a manufactured home. The body will also review funding requests for community organizations and discuss personnel matters regarding the EDC Director.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Closing and vacating portions of Austin, Cammack, and Beaumont streets
• Ordinance 2025-03: Special use permit for a manufactured home at 801 Tascosa
• Funding requests from Keep Dalhart Beautiful and It’s All About Kids
• Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC
• Proclamation designating April 26, 2025 as XIT Rodeo day

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopting the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two $6,000 community development fund requests—one for Keep Dalhart Beautiful and another for It’s All About Kids. The council approved a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda to adopt March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 request from Keep Dalhart Beautiful for flower beds (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 request from It’s All About Kids for school supplies (unanimous)
• Approved Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust for One Pioneer Drive, LLC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider several items including a request from Snack Pak 4 Kids for Community Development Funds, adoption of an investment policy and fiscal policies, and scheduling public hearings for street closures and a special use permit. They will also vote on the second reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at 1208 Omaha St for a manufactured home. Consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and February finances.

• Rezoning of Lot 16 & E ½ Lot 17, Block 10, Blair Division from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home at 1208 Omaha St.
• Request from Snack Pak 4 Kids for Community Development Funds.
• Scheduling public hearing for Ordinance 2025-01 to close, abandon, and vacate portions of Austin, Carmack, and Beaumont streets.
• Scheduling public hearing for Ordinance 2025-03 for a special use permit allowing a manufactured home at 801 Tascosa.
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-02 for investment policy and City of Dalhart Fiscal Policies.

The council approved the March 10 meeting minutes and the February financials and bills. It allocated $15,000 of Community Development Funds to Snack Pak 4 Kids and adopted an Investment Policy resolution. Council members also approved the city fiscal policies, rezoned a lot for a manufactured home, and scheduled public hearings for two new ordinances on street closures and a special‑use permit. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financials and bills (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Community Development Funds to Snack Pak 4 Kids (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 adopting Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved City of Dalhart Fiscal Policies (unanimous)
• Approved and ratified second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 rezoning lot for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing April 14, 2025 and introduced first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 street closures (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing April 14, 2025 and introduced first reading of Ordinance 2025-03 special‑use permit (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss requests to serve alcohol at the Thunder Over Dalhart air show and for community development funds for the July 4th fireworks. They will also consider awarding a $236,778 sealcoat contract and hold a public hearing on a rezoning for a manufactured home at 1208 Omaha St.

• Discuss and act upon request from Thunder Over Dalhart to serve alcoholic beverages at the Air Show
• Discuss and act upon request from Dalhart Rotary for Community Development Funds for July 4th Fireworks
• Consider award of $236,778 to G&G Operators, Ltd. for the 2025 Sealcoat Project
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to rezone 1208 Omaha St. for a manufactured home

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved a $236,778 contract with G & G Operators, Ltd. for the 2025 Sealcoat Project, approved a $15,000 community development fund request from Dalhart Rotary for July 4th fireworks, and adopted Ordinance 2025-02 to rezone property at 1208 Omaha St. from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. The council also approved Thunder Over Dalhart's request to serve alcoholic beverages at the air show, contingent on TABC guidelines, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved $236,778 award to G & G Operators, Ltd. for 2025 Sealcoat Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 rezoning 1208 Omaha St. to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Community Development Funds to Dalhart Rotary for July 4th fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved Thunder Over Dalhart request to serve alcohol at air show, contingent on TABC guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 24, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including consent items (minutes and January financials) and regular agenda items. They will discuss the 2nd Annual Big Rig Round-up, certify unopposed candidates and consider a resolution to cancel the May 3 election, and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 1208 Omaha St. from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home. An executive session with the attorney is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the February 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve January financials and bills
• Consider and act on the 2nd Annual Big Rig Round-up
• Certification of unopposed candidates and Resolution 2025-02 to cancel the May 3 election
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to rezone 1208 Omaha St. (Lot 16 & E ½ Lot 17, Block 10, Blair Division) for a manufactured home

The Dalhart City Council approved the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Resolution 2025-02, declaring the unopposed candidates for the May 3, 2025 General Election as elected and canceling the election for four council members and mayor. The council also introduced Ordinance 2025-02 on first reading to rezone a property at 1208 Omaha St. from R-3 Residential to Special Use for a manufactured home. No action was taken on the Big Rig Round-up presentation or matters from executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and January financials (unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 3, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 canceling election for unopposed candidates (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02 on first reading to rezone 1208 Omaha St. to Special Use (unanimous)
• No action on Big Rig Round-up presentation
• No action after executive session

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will consider funding recommendations from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee, including $360,080 for LED billboards from AAA Signs and grants totaling $490,000 for local events and organizations. The council will also hear public comment and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discuss and act on $360,080 purchase of LED billboards from AAA Signs
• Discuss and act on $115,000 grant to Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce
• Discuss and act on $100,000 grant to La Rita Theatre
• Discuss and act on $100,000 grant to XIT Museum
• Discuss and act on $100,000 grant to XIT Rodeo & Reunion

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved all Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommendations, allocating $835,080 to local events and organizations, including $360,080 for LED billboards from AAA Signs. All votes were unanimous except for the Dalhart Cruzers funding, where Ty Hancock abstained.

• Approved $35,000 for Thunder Over Dalhart Airshow (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 for Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for La Rita Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for XIT Museum (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 for Strike Out Cancer Softball (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Strike Out Cancer Golf (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 for Dalhart Cruzers (Ty Hancock abstained)
• Approved $100,000 for XIT Rodeo & Reunion (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act upon Resolution 2025-1 regarding the General Election. The meeting also includes a presentation of the annual Racial Profiling Report from the Police Department.

• Resolution 2025-1 calling the General Election and the Order of General Election for Municipalities
• Annual Racial Profiling Report presentation by Police Chief Tommy Hughes
• Designation of April 26th as Rodeo Day in Dalhart
• Approval of December Financials and Bills

The Dalhart City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, accepted the police racial profiling report, passed Resolution 2025-1 calling the general election, and designated April 26 as Rodeo Day. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 13 minutes and December financials (unanimous)
• Accepted annual Racial Profiling Report from police chief (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 calling general election (unanimous)
• Designated April 26 as Rodeo Day in Dalhart (unanimous)

City Council

The Dalhart City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of three ordinances rezoning lots from R-3 Residential to Special Use to allow manufactured homes. The properties are at 1502 E 5th, 221 E. Heights, and 2973 Ponderosa Lane. The council will also discuss and act on renewing a grassland lease with Kirsten Dewey for 2025.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2024-25 to rezone 1502 E 5th from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2024-26 to rezone 221 E. Heights from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2024-27 to rezone 2973 Ponderosa Lane from R-3 to Special Use for a manufactured home
• Discussion and action on 2025 Renewal of Grassland Lease for Kirsten Dewey

The Dalhart City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances (2024-25, 2024-26, 2024-27) to rezone specific properties from R-3 Residential to Special Use to allow manufactured homes. They also approved the consent agenda (minutes and November financials) and the 2025 renewal of a grassland lease for Kirsten Dewey. The mayor noted reinstating a TxDOT agreement to help with drainage issues.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-25 rezoning 1502 E 5th to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-26 rezoning 221 E. Heights to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-27 rezoning 2973 Ponderosa Lane to Special Use for manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December 23, 2024 minutes and November financials (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 renewal of Grassland Lease for Kirsten Dewey (unanimous)