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Dalhart public meetings in 2025

30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $120,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Dalhart Chamber

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $120K Chamber grant, cultural funds, police armor, special‑use permit

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.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

DEDC to discuss mural grant, builder incentives, and strategic plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Smiling Faces Façade Improvement Program to boost business corridors

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.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council considers special use permit for manufactured home at 819 Channing St.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves audit contract, airport lease prep, and schedules special‑use hearing

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.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

Board will consider an incentive agreement with 712 General Contractors, LLC.

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.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on fees, airport funds, and manufactured home permit

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted mutual‑aid agreement and fee ordinance unanimously

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

DEDC considers $7,500 annual contract for sales tax compliance

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

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✓ Decided: Board approved $7,500‑yearly ZacTax partnership and a $2,000 mural grant

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.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider special use permit for manufactured home at 819 Channing St.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council scheduled a public hearing and introduced two new ordinances

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.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to vacate alleys and appoint appraisal district directors

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.

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✓ Decided: City approved participation in opioid settlement and authorized execution

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.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

Dalhart City Council to consider vacating multiple alleys and street portions

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves settlement, lease renewal, and alley vacate hearing

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.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

Approve September 2025 financial report

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September financial report and ordered review of TA Grant account

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.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

City Council

Council to consider recommendation for EDC Director appointment

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved Sean Overeynder as EDC Director

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.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

Executive session to discuss personnel matters of the EDC Director

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.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

City Council will hold second readings on FY budget and property tax rate

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved property tax increase

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.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

City Council will consider the FY 2025‑2026 Economic Development budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2025‑26 Economic Development budget, first reading of Ordinance 2025‑10

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.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of used landfill scraper up to $190,000

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.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves tax rate ordinance 2025-11 by 5‑2 vote

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.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves street closures for block party and manager raise

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.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved FY 2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.436056

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.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts multiple special-use permits, removes ETJ property, and approves street closures

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.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council scheduled public hearing and introduced special‑use permit ordinance

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves multiple permits, contracts and budget items

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.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved lease of airport hangar to EM Air LLC

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.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts manufactured‑home special‑use permit (Ordinance 2025‑04)

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.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council set June 9 hearing on special‑use permit for a manufactured home

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adjourned the meeting unanimously

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.

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 2025-01 to close, abandon, and vacate street sections

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.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves settlement with Atmos Energy on rate increase

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved leasehold deed for One Pioneer Drive, LLC

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.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple $6,000 community fund requests and leasehold deed

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.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves rezoning, fiscal policies and multiple ordinances

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.