El Paso public meetings in 2024

City Council

The council will discuss and possibly approve Resolution 2024-3 to vacate and terminate a prior plat for the Fresh Air Seniors Complex property at Oak Street and East Main Street. They will also consider obligating the remaining $79,116.54 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward an unspecified expense. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a register of bills, and the November 2024 treasury report. Public comments and reports from staff are also scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-3 to vacate and terminate prior plat of survey for the Fresh Air Seniors Complex (southwest corner of Oak Street and E. Main Street)
• Possible obligation of $79,116.54 in remaining ARPA funds
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 City Council meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from December 3 to December 16, 2024
• Approval of Treasury Report for November 2024

The El Paso City Council approved Resolution 2024-3 to vacate the prior plat for the Fresh Air Seniors Complex, and voted to obligate the remaining $79,116.54 of ARPA funds to wages and/or insurance. The consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and treasurer's report, was approved. No public comments or old business were considered.

• Approved Resolution 2024-3 to vacate plat for Fresh Air Seniors Complex (all ayes)
• Obligated $79,116.54 ARPA funds to wages and/or insurance (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($264,103.71), and treasurer's report (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a new health insurance policy with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for $284,474.16, a 6.9% increase from the current policy. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and bills from the consent agenda, plus reports from staff and public comments.

• Discussion and possible approval of new health insurance policy with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for $284,474.16 (6.9% increase from $266,118.48)
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from November 19 to December 2, 2024
• Public comments allowed in person only at the council meeting
• Reports from Police Chief, City Clerk, and City Attorney

City Council

The El Paso City Council will hold its regular meeting at City Hall, 125 W. Front Street, on November 18, 2024. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including approval of previous meeting minutes, the Register of Bills, and the October 2024 Treasury Report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

City Council

The City Council will review the Annual Financial Report for the year ended April 30, 2024. Members will also discuss parking regulations for El Paso Gridley School District #11 and a solar panel proposal for the city sewer plant.

• Acceptance of the City of El Paso Annual Financial Report (Audit) for the year ended April 30, 2024
• Agreement for motor vehicle parking and traffic regulations at El Paso Gridley School District #11
• Area variance request for a porch at 698 E. 6th Street (Steve and Marilyn Unger)
• Presentation by Third Pillar Solar regarding solar panels on ponds at the El Paso Sewer Plant (2834 County Road 1100 N)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review a proposal for materials on Pine Street. The body will decide whether to award the contract to McLean County Asphalt Co. Inc.

• Proposal for MTF usage for Pine Street from McLean County Asphalt Co. Inc. for $238,750.11

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend the approval of the City of El Paso Annual Financial Report for the year ended April 30, 2024.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to approve the Annual Financial Report (Audit) for the year ended April 30, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and possibly make a recommendation on an area variance request from Steve and Marylin Unger. The request seeks an 8-foot reduction in the required setback distance to build a porch on the north side of their residence at 698 E. 6th Street, reducing the distance from 63 to 55 feet from the center of the road.

• Area variance request for Steve and Marylin Unger at 698 E. 6th Street to reduce the north-side setback from 63 to 55 feet from the road center to build a porch.

City Council

This is a regular city council meeting with approval of previous minutes, a register of bills, and the treasury report as consent agenda items. The council will hear public comments and receive reports from the police chief, operations supervisor, parks and recreation, city attorney, and city clerk. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion or decision.

• Consideration and approval of minutes from October 7, 2024
• Consideration and approval of register of bills from October 8–21, 2024
• Consideration and approval of treasury report for September 2024
• Director of Public Service report
• Mayor's report and city council comments

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a zoning recommendation to rezone 198 S. Pine Street from Residential Multi-Family (RC) to Commercial-General Business (C-2). The meeting also includes the swearing-in of three new police officers and approval of prior meeting minutes and bills.

• Discussion and possible approval of rezoning for 198 S. Pine Street to C-2 from RC
• Swearing-in of full-time police officers Katherine Stauffer and Jeffery Gabor, and part-time officer Demetrius Harper
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2024 City Council meeting and October 3, 2024 Zoning Board meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from September 17 to October 7, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a rezoning request for property at 198 S. Pine Street. The board will consider a recommendation to change the zoning from Residential Multi-Family (RC) to Commercial-General Business District (C-2).

• Rezoning request for Jim Mounce at 198 S. Pine Street (Tax Parcel ID 16-08-201-025) from RC to C-2

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider a Zoning Board recommendation to repeal an existing preliminary and primary plate for the Fresh Air Senior Complex and conditionally approve a new preliminary plate for the same property at Main and South Oak. The Council will also consider waiving bidding to install a cement ramp at 53 W Front Street and a cement parking lot at 125 W Front Street. Other business includes authorization for council members' expenses to attend the IML Conference in Chicago.

• Discussion and possible approval to repeal existing preliminary (04/2004) and primary plate (08/2004) for Fresh Air Senior Complex Planned Unit Development
• Discussion and possible conditional approval for a new preliminary plate for the same property at southwest corner of Main (Route 24) and South Oak (County Road 2800 East)
• Consideration and possible approval to waive bidding to install a cement ramp at 53 W Front Street (N. Elm Street)
• Consideration and possible approval to waive bidding to install a cement parking lot at 125 W Front Street
• Consideration and possible approval of authorization for payment of city representative's expenses to attend IML Conference in Chicago (Sept 19-21, 2024)

The El Paso City Council approved a conditional preliminary plat for the Unzicker property at the southwest corner of Main and Oak Streets, adding sidewalk requirements for lots 1-4. The council also repealed the previous plats for the same property, waived bidding for two cement projects, and authorized IML Conference expenses. Mayor Price announced he will not seek re-election in April 2025.

• Approved conditional preliminary plat for Unzicker property with sidewalk requirement (all ayes)
• Repealed current plats for Fresh Air Senior Complex property (all ayes)
• Waived bidding to pour cement ramp on North Elm Street (all ayes)
• Waived bidding to pour cement parking lot at 125 W. Front Street (all ayes)
• Authorized payment of IML Conference expenses (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $275,461.67 (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and possibly recommend repealing the existing preliminary and primary plate (plat) from 2004 for the Fresh Air Senior Complex Planned Unit Development. They will also discuss and possibly grant conditional approval for a new preliminary plate for the same property, located at the southwest corner of Main Street (Route 24) and South Oak Street. The property has no assigned addresses but includes multiple PINs and legal descriptions.

• Repeal of existing 2004 preliminary and primary plate for Fresh Air Senior Complex PUD
• Conditional approval for a new preliminary plate for property at SW corner of Main Street and South Oak Street
• Applicant: Ryan Unzicker
• Property includes multiple PINs: 16-08-206-029, 16-08-211-001 through 009
• Meeting accessible via Zoom; public comments accepted

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider approving the consent agenda, setting 2025 meeting dates, and discussing Ordinance #1079, which would amend the municipal code regarding recreational vehicle parking. The Zoning Board previously voted against recommending the ordinance. The meeting includes public comments and reports from city staff and departments.

• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance #1079 (recreational vehicle parking) despite Zoning Board no-recommendation
• Consent agenda: approval of August 5 and August 12 meeting minutes, August 7 Downtown Business District hearing minutes, register of bills, and August treasury report
• Consideration and possible approval of 2025 City Council meeting dates
• Public comments accepted in person only
• Reports from Police Chief, Operations Supervisor, Parks and Recreation, City Attorney, and City Clerk

The El Paso City Council approved Ordinance 1079, which amends general legislation to add or amend a chapter covering recreational vehicle parking. The council also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the consent agenda, which included the register of bills totaling $137,966.57. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 1079 on recreational vehicle parking (unanimous roll call)
• Approved 2025 City Council meeting schedule as amended (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including register of bills ($137,966.57) (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the El Paso Downtown Business District Plan. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of El Paso Downtown Business District Plan

The Finance Committee discussed the proposed El Paso Downtown Business District and voted to recommend that the City Council not proceed with creating the district at this time. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the discussion.

• Recommended to City Council not to proceed with Downtown Business District (unanimous)

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding a public hearing to consider adopting a Business District Plan for the proposed El Paso Downtown Business District. The plan would impose a 1% Business District Retailers Occupation Tax and a 1% Business District Service Occupation Tax to fund renovation of deteriorated buildings and site improvements. The district covers 23 business addresses in a defined area downtown, and the city owns land at 37 and 39 East Front Street within the district.

• Public hearing on August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM at City Hall
• Proposed 1% Business District Retailers Occupation Tax
• Proposed 1% Business District Service Occupation Tax
• District boundaries: South of First Street, North of Main Street, East of Fayette Street, West of Pine Street, including 23 business addresses
• City-owned properties at 37 East Front Street and 39 East Front Street within the district

The City Council held a public hearing for a proposed business district, which would impose a 1% sales tax (adjustable to 0.25%, 0.50%, or 0.75%) on qualifying sales. The plan includes blight report, boundaries, and city-owned property for development. Public input was received, but no formal decision was made; the hearing was adjourned.

• Public hearing for proposed business district held and adjourned (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning requests, including a special use permit for an RV park and a variance for a residential porch. The body will also consider ordinances regarding the keeping of chickens and RV parking regulations.

• Proposed waiver of bidding to hire JustCore Concrete Construction for a parking lot at 519 S. Sycamore
• Area variance request for a porch at 164 E. 6th Street
• Special use permit request for an RV park at 139 Linco Drive
• Special use permit request for a storage shipping container at 97 W. 5th Street
• Ordinance #1078 to allow chickens within city limits

The El Paso City Council approved Ordinance 1078, allowing chickens within city limits, by a 4-3 vote. The council also approved a cement parking lot project, a zoning variance, and two special use permits. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 1078 allowing chickens within city limits (4-3)
• Waived bidding process for cement parking lot at 519 S. Sycamore, assigned to JustCore Concrete Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 4-foot variance for Jeff and Myra Turner at 164 E. 6th Street to build a porch (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for R & S #7 LLC for RV park at 139 Linco Drive (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for EPG Music Boosters for shipping container storage at EPG High School (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $87,215.95 register of bills (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review three special permit and variance requests. The board will also discuss potential ordinance changes regarding RV parks and the keeping of chickens within city limits.

• Area variance request for a porch at 164 E. 6th Street
• Special use permit request for an RV park at 139 Linco Drive
• Special use permit request for a storage shipping container at 97 W. 5th Street
• Proposed ordinance to establish regulations for recreation vehicle parks
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 115 to allow chickens in corporate limits

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of four items to the City Council: a variance for a porch at 164 E. 6th Street, a special use permit for an RV park at 139 Linco Drive, a special use permit for a storage container at 97 W. 5th Street, and an ordinance allowing chickens in city limits. The chicken ordinance recommendation passed 3-3 with proposed changes to coop setbacks and run size. All recommendations are subject to final City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of 4-foot variance for porch at 164 E. 6th Street (voice vote, all ayes)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for RV park at 139 Linco Drive (voice vote, all ayes; Wilkey abstained)
• Recommended approval of RV park rules with changes: max stay 84 days, dump station meter/lock (voice vote, all ayes)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for storage container at 97 W. 5th Street (voice vote, all ayes)
• Recommended chicken ordinance with changes: coop 10 ft from property line, 50 ft from something, 9 sq ft per hen (roll call 3-3: Faulk, Gentes, Drake yes; Johnson, Donaldson, Wilkey no)

City Council

The City Council will discuss spending ARPA funds on parking infrastructure and review a zoning ordinance for a property on W. Clay Street. The meeting also includes the approval of the June 2024 Treasury Report and the Register of Bills.

• Possible approval of $132,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for 68 new cement parking spaces west of the recreation building
• Review of Ordinance #1077 to rezone 550 W. Clay Street from A-2 (Residential Single Family) to RC (Residential Multi Family)
• Approval of the Register of Bills from July 2, 2024, to July 15, 2024
• Approval of the June 2024 Treasury Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special use permit for an RV park at 139 Linco Drive. The board will also discuss ordinances regarding recreation vehicle parks and allowing chickens within city limits. A variance request for a porch at 164 E. 6th Street is also on the agenda.

• Special use permit for an RV park at 139 Linco Drive
• Ordinance to amend municipal code regarding recreation vehicle parks
• Ordinance to allow chickens within city limits
• Area variance request for a porch at 164 E. 6th Street

Parks & Recreation Committee

The El Paso Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss several items. Topics include applying for grants and adding parking at the west side of the new recreation building at South Pointe. The committee will also discuss a potential Sunday basketball league.

• Discussion regarding grant applications
• Proposed parking addition at the west side of the new recreation building at South Pointe
• Discussion on a Sunday basketball league

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider Ordinance No. 1065 regarding taxes for corporate purposes through April 2025. The council will also hold a discussion about storm water runoff on the first block of East Front Street. The meeting includes approval of recent bills and previous meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 1065 for corporate purpose taxes (May 2024–April 2025)
• Discussion on storm water runoff at 21, 25, and 33 E. Front Street
• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Register of Bills from June 18 to July 1, 2024

City Council

The El Paso City Council will discuss a parking issue at South Pointe Park located at 521 S. Sycamore Street. The council will also consider approving meeting minutes, the register of bills, and the May 2024 treasury report.

• Discussion regarding parking at South Pointe Park (521 S. Sycamore Street)
• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Register of Bills from June 4 to June 17, 2024
• Approval of the May 2024 Treasury Report

City Council

The June 3, 2024, El Paso City Council meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The council will consider approving minutes from the May 20 meeting and the Register of Bills from May 21 to June 3. Reports from the Police Chief, City Attorney, and City Clerk are also scheduled.

• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of Register of Bills from May 21 to June 3, 2024
• Police Chief report
• City Attorney report
• City Clerk report

City Council

The City Council will discuss the potential purchase of a small land parcel near City Hall. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Possible purchase of property off Elm Street for $1,404.37
• Approval of May 6, 2024, City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of May 16, 2024, Zoning Board meeting minutes
• Approval of the April 2024 Treasury Report
• Review of the Register of Bills from May 7 to May 20, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a variance request for the property at 800 N. Adams Street regarding fowl setbacks. The request seeks to allow fowl to be kept less than 300 feet from rear and side lot lines. This follows a council decision to return the matter to the board for further recommendation.

• Variance request for fowl setbacks at 800 N. Adams Street

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding sign permit fees and a resolution to add permit fees to the city fee schedule. The agenda also includes the approval of recent bills and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance #1075 regarding sign permit fees
• Resolution 2024-2 adding permit fees to the fee schedule
• Approval of April 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of Register of Bills from April 23 to May 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed fiscal Year 2024–2025 annual budget and a city tree planting program. The agenda also includes liquor license renewals for several local businesses and the potential purchase of a $137,976 dump truck.

• Proposed fiscal Year 2024–2025 annual budget
• Purchase of a 2024 Peterbilt dump truck for $137,976.00
• Renewal of liquor licenses for local businesses
• Discussion of a city tree planting program

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Discussion of budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

City Council

The El Paso City Council will meet on April 1, 2024, to conduct regular municipal business and review specific regulatory items. The council will discuss and potentially approve liquor license renewals for Casey’s General Store, TNT Holding LLC, and L. Percy Tucker Post 6026 VFW. Routine administrative actions include approving March meeting minutes and the recent register of bills, followed by reports from city staff and officials.

• Review and possible approval of liquor license renewals for Casey’s General Store (Class E & G), TNT Holding LLC (Class C), and L. Percy Tucker Post 6026 VFW (Class C, F & I)
• Approval of minutes from the March 18 City Council meeting
• Approval of the Register of Bills covering March 19 to April 1, 2024

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and an area variance request for 800 N. Adams Street. The council will also review the February 2024 treasury report and recent bills.

• Liquor license renewals for Kirby Foods Inc., Freedom Oil Company, and El Paso Antique Mall LLC
• Liquor license renewal for El Paso Liquors pending a background investigation
• Area variance request for 800 N. Adams Street regarding fowl setbacks
• Approval of the February 2024 treasury report

City Council

The El Paso City Council will review recent meeting minutes and the register of bills. The council will also discuss a rezoning application for 550 W. Clay Street. Additionally, members may enter executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property.

• Rezoning of 550 W. Clay Street from A-2 to RC (Residential Multi Family)
• Approval of February 19, 2024 City Council minutes
• Review of Register of Bills from February 20 to March 4, 2024
• Discussion regarding the purchase or lease of real property

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider rezoning and area variance requests. The agenda includes a proposal to change the zoning classification for 550 W. Clay Street and two requests regarding property setbacks.

• Rezoning request for 550 W. Clay Street from A-2 to RC (Residential Multi Family)
• Variance request at 800 N. Adams Street to allow fowl less than 300 feet from rear and side lot lines
• Variance request at 51 N. Adams Street to allow solar panels with a 20 foot 10 inch setback

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports. The council will consider approving previous meeting minutes, the register of bills, and the January 2024 treasury report.

• Approval of February 19 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of Register of Bills from February 6 to February 19, 2024
• Approval of January 2024 Treasury Report
• Executive Session regarding employee appointment, employment, and compensation

Water & Sewer Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly recommend actions regarding water bills for two properties in El Paso. These discussions involve requests to waive or reduce specific billing amounts.

• Discussion of a $2,534.80 water bill at 150 S. Commercial Street (Trailer #5)
• Discussion of a $360.68 water bill at 37 W. Front Street

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a multi-hazard mitigation plan and street maintenance. The meeting also includes a presentation on the American Buildings Recreation Center.

• Resolution #2024-1: Adopting the 2023 Woodford County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution #2024-2: Appropriation of $350,000.00 to repair Pine Street using MFT and RBI funds
• Presentation by the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the American Buildings Recreation Center

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $51,652.10 contract for police body worn cameras and two new ordinances regarding a municipal golf event and public comment rules. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body worn cameras totaling $51,652.10
• Ordinance #1073 authorizing a municipal golf event for youth programs and parks equipment
• Ordinance #1074 approving rules for public comments at open meetings
• Ordinance #115-7 regarding prohibited housing conditions for pigs
• Approval of the Register of Bills from December 19, 2023, to January 22, 2024

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water & Sewer Committee will meet to discuss and possibly recommend whether to waive or reduce a $1,539.28 water bill for a property at 399 E. Main Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on water bill waiver/reduction ($1,539.28) for 399 E. Main Street

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a discussion and possible action on Ordinance #115-7 concerning housing conditions and the prohibition of pigs. The agenda also contains routine items such as approving previous meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance #115-7 regarding prohibited pigs
• Approval of December 18, 2023, City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of the Register of Bills from December 19, 2023, to January 8, 2024
• Approval of the December 2023 Treasury Report
• Executive session discussion regarding the purchase or lease of real property

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water & Sewer Committee will meet jointly with the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss and possibly recommend whether to waive or reduce a water bill of $1,539.28 for a property at 399 E. Main Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person at El Paso City Hall.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on water bill waiver/reduction for 399 E. Main Street ($1,539.28)