Hays public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Commission reviewed a proposal from Triplett, Inc. to use tax increment financing (TIF), a community improvement district (CID), and industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for a travel plaza. No formal votes on the incentives were taken during this work session. The Commission approved the minutes from the August 17, 2023 work session.
- Approved August 17, 2023 work session minutes
- Recessed to executive session to discuss real property acquisition (no action taken)
City Commission
The City Commission approved ordinances to create a Common Consumption Area (CCA) in downtown Hays, allowing the possession and consumption of alcohol in non-glass containers within specified boundaries. The commission also approved several administrative updates, a park maintenance contract, and a property annexation for a proposed development.
- Approved Ordinance No. 4032 establishing a Common Consumption Area using Boundary Option 2 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4033 modifying Municipal Code to allow alcohol possession/consumption within a CCA (4-0)
- Approved $25,590 bid from Primary Painting and Remodeling for Hays Aquatic Park wood staining (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4034 adopting the 2023 Uniform Public Offense Code (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4035 adopting the 2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4036 annexing properties owned by Grow Hays and McGinnis Revocable Trust No. 1 for 'The Grove' development (4-0)
- Approved July 2023 Financial Report (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Cereal Malt Beverage License for St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus and three board appointments (4-0)
City Commission
The City of Hays and Ellis County Commission approved agreements transferring dispatch operations to the County and road maintenance responsibilities to the City. The City will vacate the Law Enforcement Center in 2026 as it plans to build its own police and court facility.
- Approved LEC/Dispatch Agreement (City Commission: 5-0; County Commission: 2-0)
- Approved Road Agreement (City Commission: 5-0; County Commission: 2-0)
City Commission
The Commission held a work session to review budget items and proposals for future approval. No final votes were taken on the proposed contracts or annexations, which are scheduled for the August 24 meeting.
- Approved August 3, 2023 work session minutes
- Proposed $25,590 bid from Primary Painting for aquatic park staining (pending 8/24 vote)
- Proposed adoption of 2023 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance (pending 8/24 vote)
- Proposed annexation of property for 'The Grove' development (pending 8/24 vote)
- Proposed annexation of 4945 General Hays Road (pending 8/24 vote)
- Budgeted $15,000 for Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Program