Hondo public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled.

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider the status of an open rewards program and discuss specific projects. The board will also receive a marketing alliance update from David Petr.

• Status of Open Rewards Program
• Executive session regarding Project Stella, Project BiRD, and Project HCF
• Marketing Alliance update from David Petr

Boards & Commissions

The South Texas Regional Airport Advisory Board will review year-to-date financial and fuel sales reports. The board will also receive status updates on several airport infrastructure and development projects.

• Review of YTD Financials and Fuel Sales
• Status update on Apron Rehab
• Status update on Land Release (100.763 acres)
• Hangar Rates Study Timeline
• Airport Restaurant RFI

Boards & Commissions

The Blue Santa Advisory Board is meeting to manage the Hondo Police Department's Blue Santa Program. The board will discuss selecting recipient families, allocating funds, and planning the gift distribution.

• Selection of families for Blue Santa Gift Distribution
• Allocation of funds for Blue Santa Gift Distribution
• Distribution plans for Blue Santa Gifts

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Harbor Island Sea Water Desalination Project and consider several financial reports and budget amendments for FY 2024. The body is also reviewing contracts for city park cameras and infrastructure repairs.

• Resolution No. 439-24 supporting Nueces River Authority Harbor Island Desalination
• Ordinance No. 1298-12-24 to amend the 2023-2024 adopted annual budget
• Contract with Flock SafeIT for cameras at city parks
• Resolution No. 442-24 awarding the 500,000 gallon ground storage tank rehabilitation to NG Painting, LP
• Awarding TXCDBG grant preparation services to Langford Community Management Services

The Hondo City Council approved a consent agenda including a resolution supporting a desalination project, financial reports, grant services, appointments, and easements. They also approved a budget amendment ordinance, a one-year Flock Safety camera contract for parks, and a water tank rehabilitation contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 439-24 supporting Nueces River Authority desalination (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Quarter Financial and Investment Reports for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded TXCDBG grant preparation services to Langford Community Management Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 438-24 authorizing TXCDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved well site electrical repairs funded by CO Series 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 440-24 and 441-24 accepting easements from Boise Cascade (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1298-12-24 amending FY 2023-2024 budget (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to review library operations and upcoming events. The board will discuss the potential removal of fines and review the December calendar.

• Discussion about Removal of Fines
• Review of December Calendar and upcoming Library Events
• Discussion related to Dia Event
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The provided document is a meeting notice for November 26, 2024. It contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation was posted on November 20, 2024, at City Hall and on the city's website.

General

The City of Hondo will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, to discuss a proposed grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for up to $177,497.92 to purchase police vehicles. The hearing will take place at City Hall.

• Public hearing on proposed $177,497.92 USDA grant for police vehicles
• Hearing scheduled for November 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: City Hall, 1600 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will discuss a business incubator program and a city park concept plan. The board will also review year-to-date revenue and expenses and receive an update on the Open Rewards Program.

• Presentation of Das Greenhaus Business Incubator Program by Justin McKenzie
• Presentation of City of Hondo Park Concept Plan by City Manager John Naron
• Review of YTD Revenue & Expenses
• Update on Open Rewards Program from EDC Director Sean Patty

City Council

The Hondo City Council will convene on November 12, 2024, to discuss the Hondo Public Library's long-range plan and consider potential real estate purchases in an executive session. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Approval of October 2024 City Council minutes
• Approval of Hondo Public Library 2024-2028 Long Range Plan
• Discussion on amending future council meeting dates
• Executive session to discuss property for possible future real estate purchase
• Presentation of 2023 Certificate of Obligations Bond Project Update

The Hondo City Council approved its October 14, 2024 minutes and the Hondo Public Library 2024-2028 Long Range Plan on a single unanimous consent motion. The council also voted unanimously to cancel its November 25 and December 23, 2024 meetings. After an executive session on a possible real estate purchase, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2024 regular council minutes (unanimous, consent)
• Approved Hondo Public Library 2024-2028 Long Range Plan (unanimous, consent)
• Cancelled December 23, 2024 council meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 25, 2024 council meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session on possible real estate purchase
• Adjourned at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation is holding a special board meeting. The board will review and discuss a resolution regarding additional funding for a specific incentive program.

• Resolution authorizing $2,500 for the BluDot Open Rewards Incentive Program

City Council

The Hondo City Council will consider resolutions to apply for state financial assistance for the police department and a specific use permit for a bail bonds business. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning request and an executive session regarding a swimming pool maintenance contract dispute.

• Resolution 435-24: Police grant application for Operation Stonegarden
• Resolution 436-24: Police grant application for catalytic converter program
• Specific Use Permit: El Amigo Bail Bonds at 2537 19th Street
• Zoning request: R2 to Ra between Avenue P and U
• Executive session: Swimming pool maintenance contract dispute

The City Council approved a specific use permit for El Amigo Bail Bonds and established a citizen advisory board for the Blue Santa program. Council members also authorized two police grant applications and a technology policy. A proposed rezoning request was deferred pending a Town Hall meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 435-24 for Hondo Police Department Operation Stonegarden grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 436-24 for Hondo Police Department catalytic converter grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 437-24 adopting a covered applications and prohibited technology policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1296-10-24 establishing the Blue Santa Citizen Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1297-10-24 for El Amigo Bail Bonds specific use permit at 2537 19th Street (Unanimous)
• Decided to hold a Town Hall meeting regarding Rezoning request No. 002-24
• Approved settlement regarding City of Hondo Municipal swimming pool maintenance and repair contract dispute (Unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss library operations and review two specific policies. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2024.

• Review of Safety of Children in the Library Policy
• Review of Library Service Policy
• Quarterly Reports for August-September 2024
• Long Range Report Review
• November calendar and upcoming library events

Boards & Commissions

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a rezoning request and a specific use permit. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 15, 2024.

• Specific use permit request from Luis Ainslie for El Amigo Bail Bonds at 2537 19th Street
• Rezoning Request No. 002-24 to change land from Residential-R2 to Residential-R3 between Avenue P and Avenue U, and 14th Street to 18th Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Permit for El Amigo Bail Bonds at 2537 19th Street and tabled a rezoning request from R-2 to R-3 until a town hall meeting is held. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for El Amigo Bail Bonds (unanimous)
• Tabled Rezoning Request No. 002-24 until a Town Hall/Community meeting is held (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will review financial reports for Q4 and FY 2023-2024. The board will also discuss a revised job description for the BRE position and a regional partnership agreement.

• Funding of Greater SATX 2025 Regional Partner Agreement for $10,000
• Approval of Q4 and FY 2023-2024 Financials
• Revised BRE Job Description and benchmarking for hiring/job progression

Boards & Commissions

The South Texas Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and airport status updates. The board will discuss new business regarding hangar rates and advanced air mobility.

• Review of YTD financials and fuel sales
• Status updates on apron rehab and airport signage
• Discussion on a proposed restaurant
• IIJA reimbursement status
• Review of hangar rates

City Council

The Hondo City Council will meet to approve the August and September council minutes, recognize a police promotion, and consider an agreement with Shift-Sector for an automotive exhibition at the South Texas Regional Airport.

• Approval of August and September council minutes
• Recognition of Aaron Garza's promotion to Assistant Chief of Police
• License agreement with Shift-Sector for automotive exhibition at South Texas Regional Airport
• Interlocal agreement with Medina County for Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

The Hondo City Council approved a license agreement with Shift-S3ctor, LLC for an automotive exhibition at the South Texas Regional Airport on April 5-6, 2025, and approved an Interlocal Agreement with Medina County for the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. The council also approved minutes from three prior meetings (August 26, September 9, and September 23, 2024) on a single consent motion. Councilman Ytuarte questioned the delay in bringing the hazard mitigation agreement forward, and Mayor McAnelly said several cities had not followed through, making it important to sign that day. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items 7-10, including minutes from Aug 26, Sep 9, and Sep 23, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Shift-S3ctor, LLC for automotive exhibition at South Texas Regional Airport on April 5-6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Medina County for the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss library operations and review the Safety of Children in the Library Policy. The meeting includes a report on September events and a tour of the New Family Place Area.

• Review of Safety of Children in the Library Policy
• Library Operations Report regarding September calendar and events
• Tour of the New Family Place Area and other library changes
• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Hondo City Council will meet to consider selling surplus police equipment, appointing board members, and discussing water department repairs. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss a real property offer.

• Consider approval to sell surplus police equipment and seized vehicles
• Consider appointments to boards and commissions
• Discuss water department Vactron replacement
• Discuss sporting events, fees, and seasonal programming
• Executive session to discuss a real property offer

The Hondo City Council rejected a Texas Department of Transportation offer to purchase 2304 Avenue E, with a 3-2 vote. The council also approved the purchase of a new Water Department Vactron trailer for up to $98,236.75, rescheduled the November 11 meeting to November 12, and approved consent items including selling surplus equipment and appointing Cy Barr to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Discussion on sports fees and scheduling was held but no action taken.

• Rejected TXDOT offer to purchase 2304 Avenue E (3-2)
• Approved Water Department Vactron Trailer purchase up to $98,236.75 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 11, 2024 City Council meeting to November 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus equipment and seized vehicles (unanimous)
• Appointed Cy Barr to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will meet to review year-to-date revenue and expenses. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 2024 meeting.

• Review of YTD Revenue & Expenses
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several grant and contract approvals, including aviation and housing programs. The body will also discuss the assignment of two additional school resource officers to Hondo ISD campuses.

• FY 2025 RAMP grant agreement
• Management contract award for the HOME Program through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
• Bid No. FH001 for HVAC replacement at Medina County Fair Hall
• Assignment of two more school resource officers to Hondo ISD campuses
• Amendment to Police Chief Justin Soza's contract

The Hondo City Council unanimously approved a new employment agreement with Police Chief Justin Soza after an executive session, and approved all three consent agenda items including the FY 2025 RAMP Grant Agreement, Resolution 433-24 for the HOME program management contract, and Resolution 434-24 awarding HVAC replacement bid for Medina County Fair Hall. Discussion on adding two more School Resource Officers was held but no formal action was taken.

• Approved FY 2025 RAMP Grant Agreement and designated City Manager John Naron as authorized representative (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 433-24 for HOME program management contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 434-24 awarding Bid No. FH001 for HVAC replacement at Medina County Fair Hall (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement with Police Chief Justin Soza (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to review library operations and upcoming events. The board will discuss and consider plans for Dia de los Muertos.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library Operations Report regarding September calendar and events
• Discussion of plans for Dia de los Muertos

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate and consider adopting the annual budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also discuss updates to the city fee schedule and a zoning amendment.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.4800 per $100.00 valuation for FY 2024-2025
• Adoption of the annual budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year (Ordinance 1293-08-24)
• Amendments to the city fee schedule (Ordinance 1295-08-24)
• Professional services agreement amendment with KSA Engineering for the 2024 Water Master Plan
• Zoning amendment request from R2 to R4 for the area of Avenue P, Avenue U, and 14th Street to 18th Street

The council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget of $28,233,376 and set the property tax rate at $0.48 per $100 valuation, a 9.84% increase, both by 3-2 votes with the mayor breaking a tie on the budget. They also ratified the tax rate increase, updated the fee schedule, extended an engineering agreement, and approved sending an R2-to-R3 zoning change to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The public hearing on the tax rate had no comments.

• Approved Ordinance 1293-08-24 adopting the $28,233,376 FY 2024-2025 budget (3-2, mayor broke tie)
• Adopted Ordinance 1294-08-24 setting the property tax rate at $0.48 per $100 valuation, a 9.84% increase (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 431-24 ratifying the property tax rate increase (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 1295-08-24 amending the fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 432-24 extending the KSA Engineering agreement and approving a task order for the 2024 Water Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved application to rezone from R2 to R3 in the area of Avenue P to Avenue U and 14th Street to 18th Street, sending to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-1)

Boards & Commissions

The South Texas Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to review year-to-date financial and fuel sales reports. The board will receive status updates on several airport improvement projects and discuss new business items.

• Status update on Taxiway "A" Rehab
• Status update on Land Release (100.763 acres)
• Status update on Andrea McGilvray Hangar Project
• Discussion of STOL Drag Training
• Discussion of T-Hangar Security Lighting

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will discuss funding for a rewards program and a downtown revitalization project. The board will also review year-to-date financials and hold an executive session for personnel and contract matters.

• Possible approval of $5,000 for BluDot Open Rewards Incentive Program effective Oct 1, 2024
• Presentation on collaborative Alley Way Project for downtown Hondo revitalization
• Review of YTD Financials
• Executive session for personnel matters and contract negotiations

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and discuss setting the property tax rate. The body will also consider a water master plan and potential zoning changes for a specific city area.

• Public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Discussion on setting the proposed property tax rate
• Proposed City of Hondo Water Master Plan
• Discussion on changing the area from 14th Street to 18th Street and Avenue N to Avenue U to R3
• Ordinances for specific use permits for a beauty/hair salon and a window tinting retail shop

The Hondo City Council approved a proposed property tax rate of $0.48 and set a public hearing for August 26, 2024. They also approved a longevity pay increase to $10/month for all employees and passed certification pay increases for water/wastewater staff (3-2). The council discussed but took no final action on the Water Master Plan and a zoning change, requesting further review.

• Approved proposed $0.48 tax rate, set public hearing for Aug. 26 (3-2)
• Approved longevity pay increase to $10/month (unanimous)
• Approved certification pay for water/wastewater: D=$130, C=$300, B=$400, CDL=$130 (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, appointments, and two specific use permits (unanimous)
• Reconsidered and rejected motion to reject certification pay increase (2-3)
• Tabled Water Master Plan proposal ($97K) for next meeting
• Discussed R3 zoning change for 14th-18th St, Avenue N-U; no action, staff to return with application

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2024/2025 budget. The body will also discuss the property tax rate for FY 2024/2025.

• Discussion of FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of FY 2024/2025 Property Tax Rate

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss its annual budget and quarterly financials. The board will also review funding for airport signage and site plans for specific development projects.

• Proposed 2024-2025 HEDC Budget of $898,269
• Possible funding of $29,942 for South Texas Regional Airport Signage
• Site plans for Project Navigator at the South Texas Regional Airport
• MEP survey report for Project 1116B 18th St in downtown Hondo
• April - June 2024 quarterly financials

City Council

The Hondo City Council will hold a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss the proposed budget and property tax rate for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024, at the Senior Activity Center of the Hondo Public Library.

• Discuss FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget
• Discuss FY 2024/2025 Property Tax Rate

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2024/2025 budget. The body will also discuss the property tax rate for FY 2024/2025.

• Discussion of FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of FY 2024/2025 Property Tax Rate

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to review quarterly and long-range operations reports. The board will also discuss plans for Dia de los Muertos and upcoming library events.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Quarterly Reports for April-June 2024
• Review of Long Range Report
• Discussion of August calendar and upcoming library events
• Planning for Dia de los Muertos

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land use requests, including a bar and grill and a beauty salon. The body is also considering a building contractor award for the Home Program and proposals regarding employee pay.

• Resolution No. 430-24: Building contractor award for the Home Program via Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
• Final plat request for 20.27 acres at the 1500 block of 11th Street (Sylvester & Melissa Gallardo)
• Specific use permit for a bar and grill at 1011 19th Street (Akhil Sunny)
• Specific use permit for a beauty/hair salon at 1301 20th Street (Annalisa Salazar)
• Specific use permit for a window tinting retail shop at 1113 19th Street (Solarize Tint)

The Hondo City Council approved a final plat for Twin Estates Subdivision, denied a Specific Use Permit for a bar and grill at 1011 19th Street (4-0, with one abstention), and approved Specific Use Permits for a beauty/hair salon at 1301 20th Street and a window tinting shop at 1113 19th Street. The council also approved longevity and certification pay for employees, and voted to continue broadcasting meetings on BoxCast while adding Facebook with comments. No action was taken on the Hondo Beer Market SUP, which was discussed and referred to executive session.

• Approved final plat for Twin Estates Subdivision (unanimous)
• Denied Specific Use Permit for Bar & Grill at 1011 19th St (4-0, Ytuarte abstained)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Beauty/Hair Salon at 1301 20th St (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Window Tinting Retail Shop at 1113 19th St (unanimous)
• Approved longevity and certification pay proposals (unanimous)
• Approved broadcasting meetings on BoxCast and adding Facebook with comments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 6-9 (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss Hondo Beer Market SUP (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo EDC meeting scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Boards & Commissions

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for a subdivision and three specific use permits for local businesses. The body will also discuss amending the unified development code regarding portable signs and elect a vice chair.

• Final plat request for Twin Estates Subdivision (20.27 acres) at 11th Street and Avenue P
• Specific use permit request for a bar & grill at 1011 19th Street
• Specific use permit request for a beauty/hair salon at 1301 20th Street
• Specific use permit request for a window tinting retail shop at 1113 19th Street
• Proposed amendment to Unified Development Code Section 7.3.6(E) regarding portable signs

The Commission approved a final plat for a 20.27-acre property and granted specific use permits for a beauty salon and a window tinting shop. A request for a bar and grill permit failed to pass, and the board directed staff to recommend changes to portable sign codes.

• Approved May 20 and May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Hansen as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Directed staff to make recommendations on UDC section 7.3.6 Portable Signs (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat request for Sylvester & Melissa Gallardo (unanimous)
• Specific Use Permit for Akhil Sunny Bar & Grill failed (no second)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Annalisa Salazar beauty/hair salon (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Solarize Tint window tinting shop (unanimous)

City Council

The Hondo City Council will meet on July 8, 2024, to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes a request for FY 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the Medina County Junior Livestock Show and consideration of new by-laws for the Hondo Economic Development Corporation. The council will also address board appointments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request for FY 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for Medina County Junior Livestock Show
• Consideration of Hondo Economic Development Corporation by-laws
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month 2024
• Approval of various appointments to boards and commissions

City Council approved the minutes from June 10 and June 24, 2024. The council also appointed two individuals to city boards and commissions. A discussion on Economic Development Corporation By-Laws was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved June 10, 2024 Regular City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2024 Regular City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Delma Arcos as Alternate 1 to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Hamilton Duplessis to Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Pulled Hondo Economic Development Corporation By-Laws from agenda

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will consider updating its by-laws and reviewing board member terms of service. The board will also discuss personnel matters and economic development projects in executive session. A fund request from the City of Hondo is also on the agenda.

• Update to HEDC By-Laws
• City of Hondo Fund Request
• Review of Board Member Terms of Service
• Discussion of Economic Development Projects
• Personnel matters discussion

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation board approved updated by-laws removing term limits and set staggered board terms, all by 5-0 votes. After a closed executive session, the board approved agreements with Texas Downtown and Marketing Alliance, promoted Sean Patty to Executive Director effective July 20, 2024, and approved a $35,000 funding request from the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce (4-0, one abstention). The board also approved its May 2024 minutes and financial reports.

• Approved consent agenda: May 2024 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved updated by-laws removing term limits (5-0)
• Approved board member appointments and staggered terms (5-0)
• Approved closed session on personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074 (5-0)
• Approved closed session on economic development contract negotiations under 551.073 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Texas Downtown (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Marketing Alliance (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Sean Patty to Executive Director effective July 20, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on amending the city's water conservation and drought contingency plan, which includes establishing usage restrictions and penalties. The agenda also includes requests for hotel occupancy tax funds and authorization to purchase a 2024 Case front-end loader. Additionally, the council will discuss the DOE Grid Resilience Grant project.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 1290-06-24 regarding water conservation and drought contingency plans
• Requests for FY 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax funds from Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce and Medina County Junior Livestock Show
• Resolution 429-24 regarding the DOE Grid Resilience Grant (GRG) project and matching funds
• Authorization to purchase a 2024 Case front-end loader using an asphalt zipper as trade-in credit
• Discussion on joining the Medina County Regional Water Alliance for aquifer storage and recovery projects

The Hondo City Council approved buying a 2024 Case 52.1G front-end loader for $121,264.25, using the asphalt zipper as trade-in credit, and agreed to join the proposed Medina County Regional Water Alliance with a $16,346.58 share of a $92,000 feasibility study. It also approved Ordinance 1290-06-24 adopting the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan, and approved two consent items including a Planning & Zoning Commission appointment and Resolution No. 429-24 on the DOE Grid Resilience Grant. Discussion items on EDC by-laws, meeting broadcasts, Rise Broadband infrastructure damage, and the Hondo Beer Market permit produced no final action.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Case 52.1G front-end loader for $121,264.25 with asphalt zipper as trade-in credit (unanimous)
• Approved joining Medina County Regional Water Alliance via Interlocal Agreement; city share $16,346.58 of $92,000 study (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1290-06-24 amending Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 9 & 10: Planning & Zoning Commission appointment of Theresa Rivera and Resolution No. 429-24 on DOE Grid Resilience Grant (unanimous)
• No action on Hondo EDC By-Laws; Mr. Dowler to present recommendations to EDC Board and return for final approval
• No action on broadcasting options; Mr. Naron to provide security, cost, and option information for a later meeting
• No action on Hondo Beer Market Specific Use Permit; city attorney to explore enforcement options
• Adjourned at 8:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024, is cancelled. The notice of cancellation was posted on June 18, 2024.

• Cancellation of the June 20, 2024, Hondo EDC meeting

Boards & Commissions

The South Texas Regional Airport Advisory Board will review financial reports and provide status updates on facility improvements. The board is scheduled to discuss airport rates and charges for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Review of Rates & Charges for FY 24-25
• Status update on Taxiway “A” Rehab
• Discussion of Runway Grooving
• Update on Hangar MR-9 Mods/Lease
• Review of YTD Financials and Fuel Sales

City Council

The Hondo City Council will discuss several FY 2025 funding requests for local non-profits and the purchase of a new police patrol unit. The agenda also includes consideration of the Envision 2040 local development scheme and street projects on Avenue V and 22nd Street. Additionally, the council will review a request regarding the closure of 15th Street.

• Purchase of a new Hondo Police Department patrol unit
• FY 2025 funding requests for Bluebonnet Children's Advocacy and Medina County Museum
• Approval of the City of Hondo Local Development Scheme: Envision 2040
• Request to abandon and close 15th Street between Avenue M and Avenue N
• RFP for a new airport sign at Hwy 90 & Castro Ave

City Council authorized the purchase of a 2024 Ford Police Interceptor and the installation of six Flock Safety security cameras in city parks. The Council also approved a groundwater lease for the airport and moved to close a section of 15th Street.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility via budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract for 6 Flock Safety cameras contingent on 90-day no-fee trial (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for new Airport sign at Hwy 90 & Castro Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved request to abandon, close, and convey 15th Street between Avenue M & Avenue N (4-1)
• Approved lease of Airport groundwater rights from William Lamon for $30,771.79 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 13 and May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Airport Advisory Board, Planning & Zoning, and EDC (Unanimous)
• Approved Envision 2040 Local Development Scheme and Resolution No. 428-24 (Unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a library operations report, and reviewing the Collection Development and Library Service policies. The board will also consider a resolution regarding unclaimed property. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting
• Library Operations Report with June & July calendars and events
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Review of Library Service Policy
• Resolution for Unclaimed Property

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board approved changes to the Collection Development Policy and a Resolution for Unclaimed Property. The board also tabled the review of the Library Service Policy and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. All motions passed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved excusing absences of Board members Bowser, Ortiz, and Beard (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Collection Development Policy with changes (4-0)
• Tabled review of Library Service Policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution for Unclaimed Property (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (4-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Commission held a public hearing regarding a request from Capital Farm Credit for a final plat on 3.063 acres in the 200 block of Highway 90. The project involves the construction of a new lending facility and parking. The Commission voted to approve the request without conditions.

• Approved Final Plat for Capital Farm Credit without conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Hondo City Council approved a consent agenda that included two ordinances and authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with Holbrook Asphalt LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,291,325.46. The council also approved a preliminary plat for the Twin Estates Subdivision and a final plat for Capital Farm Credit, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease on the MR-9 Hangar with Jet Tran LLC. Jose "Porky" Ytuarte was elected Mayor Pro Tem, and the council voted 3-2 to keep the City Manager's report with items due by the Wednesday before each meeting. The Envision 2040 plan was presented but no action was taken; it will be placed on the June 10, 2024 agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance No. 1288-05-24 (special event signs) and Ordinance No. 1289-05-24 (2023-2024 budget amendments) (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign HAS agreement with Holbrook Asphalt LLC, not to exceed $1,291,325.46 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Twin Estates Subdivision, 20.27 acres at 1500 block of 11th Street at Avenue P (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Capital Farm Credit, 3.063 acres in the 200 block of Highway 90 (unanimous)
• Elected Jose "Porky" Ytuarte as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to keep City Manager's report, with items due by the Wednesday before each meeting (AYE: Williams, Claire, Ramirez; NAY: Ytuarte, Villa)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute MR-9 Hangar lease with Jet Tran LLC (unanimous)
• Envision 2040 plan presented; no action taken, placed on June 10, 2024 agenda

Boards & Commissions

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat request and an amendment to the Unified Development Code. The body will also receive a presentation on the Envision 2040 local development scheme.

• Preliminary plat request from Sylvester & Melissa Gallardo for 20.27 acres at the 1500 block of 11th Street and Avenue P (Twin Estates Subdivision)
• Proposed amendment to Unified Development Code Section 7.3 regarding political signs
• Presentation on the City of Hondo Local Development Scheme: Envision 2040

The Hondo Planning & Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat request from Sylvester & Melissa Gallardo for 20.27 acres known as Twin Estates Subdivision, located in the 1500 block of 11th Street at the corner of Avenue P, on a 3-0 vote with Commissioner Hansen abstaining. The Commission also approved Envision 2040, the City of Hondo Local Development Scheme, and Ordinance 1288-05-24 amending Unified Development Code Section 7.3 on political signs, both by unanimous votes. The May 6, 2024 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Public hearings were held on the political sign amendment and the preliminary plat, with residents raising questions about lot sizes, street width, septic systems, privacy, traffic, noise, and flooding; the applicant's representative said the flood plain would not be developed and retention ponds are proposed.

• Approved Envision 2040, the City of Hondo Local Development Scheme (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1288-05-24 amending Unified Development Code Section 7.3 relating to political signs (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat request from Sylvester & Melissa Gallardo for 20.27 acres, Twin Estates Subdivision, 1500 block of 11th Street at Avenue P (3-0, Commissioner Hansen abstaining)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the results of the May 4 general election and consider a rezoning request for a property in the C.J. Bless Addition. The body will also review financial reports and discuss infrastructure projects including court rehabilitation and railway grants.

• Resolution No. 426-24 to canvass returns and declare results of the May 04, 2024, general election
• Ordinance No. 1287-05-24 to rezone 0.2413 acres in C.J. Bless Addition from Residential Three (R3) to Government/Public (GP)
• Resolution No. 427-24 supporting Hondo Railway's application for a CRISI grant for the short line expansion project
• Discussion on pickleball and basketball court rehabilitation
• Proposed interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Hurst for high density mineral bond treatment

City Council authorized the rehabilitation of pickleball and basketball courts and supported a grant application for the Hondo Railway short line expansion. The Council also approved the May 4 general election results and a rezoning ordinance for 0.2413 acres to a Government/Public district.

• Approved rezoning of 0.2413 acres from Residential Three (R3) to Government/Public (GP) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 426-24 canvassing May 4, 2024 general election results (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to proceed with pickleball and basketball court rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Authorized Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with City of Hurst, Texas (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved Resolution No. 427-24 supporting Hondo Railway's CRISI grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved favorable review for City Manager John Naron (Unanimous)
• Approved April 22 and May 6 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 2nd Quarter Financial and Investment Reports (Unanimous)

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat request from Capital Farm Credit. The commission will discuss and possibly take action on the proposal for a new lending facility and parking.

• Public hearing for Capital Farm Credit preliminary plat on 3.063 acres in the 200 block of Highway 90
• Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a preliminary plat request from Capital Farm Credit for a new lending facility and parking. The project involves 3,063 acres located in the 200 block of Highway 90. The Commission also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Preliminary Plat request from Capital Farm Credit (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat request for a new lending facility and parking. The council will also discuss rescheduling or canceling the May 27, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat Request from Capital Farm Credit for 3.063 acres in the 200 block of Highway 90
• Discussion on rescheduling or canceling the May 27, 2024, City Council meeting

At a special meeting on May 6, 2024, the Hondo City Council approved a preliminary plat request from Capital Farm Credit for 3.063 acres in the 200 block of Highway 90, where a new lending facility and related parking are proposed. The Planning & Zoning Commission had voted in favor, and the council's motion passed unanimously. The council also voted unanimously to move the May 27, 2024 meeting to Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. No public comments were made.

• Approved Capital Farm Credit preliminary plat for 3.063 acres at 200 block of Highway 90 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled May 27, 2024 council meeting to Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The South Texas Regional Airport Advisory Board will review financial reports and airport status updates. The board will discuss several new business items including a new hangar build and a restaurant concept.

• Status updates on Taxiway A Rehab and Apron Panel Repairs
• Review of YTD Financials and Fuel Sales
• Presentation and discussion of a New Hangar Build
• Discussion of Hangar MR-9 Modifications
• Discussion of Rail Development and a Restaurant Concept

The Hondo Airport Advisory Board tentatively approved a hangar development plan pending a Geotech analysis. The board also expressed support for a new lease with Jetran, LLC for Hangar MR-9 and a proposed restaurant concept near the terminal.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted year-to-date financial reports
• Tentatively approved hangar development plan pending Geotech analysis (5-0)
• Supported proposed lease and improvements for Hangar MR-9 by Jetran, LLC
• Supported proposed restaurant concept adjacent to the terminal
• Expressed opposition to rail corridor development extending to the North airport property

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss library operations and policy updates. The board is considering a resolution for unclaimed property and reviewing the library's long-range plan and collection development policy.

• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Review of Long Range Plan 2024-2028
• Resolution for Unclaimed Property
• Quarterly Reports for January-March 2024
• Approval of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the 2024-2028 Long Range Plan with changes. Several items, including the Collection Development Policy and a resolution for unclaimed property, were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted 2024-2028 Long Range Plan with changes (3-0)
• Tabled Collection Development Policy review (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution for Unclaimed Property (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to utility billing and collection fees and a new permitting process for charitable food vendor events. The body will also review the scope of a Phase 2 Street Project and an electrical system mapping study.

• Ordinance NO. 1285-04-24: establishing permitting procedures for local charitable food vendor events
• Ordinance NO. 1286-04-24: revising utility billing statements, delinquency payments, and collection fees
• Resolution No. 425-24: authorizing a Texas Home Investment Partnerships application for housing programs
• Discussion on funding and planning for an Electrical System Mapping-Modeling Planning Study
• Review of Phase 2 Street Project construction and remediation processes

City Council authorized a mapping and modeling study for the electrical system and approved two ordinances regarding charitable food vendor permits and utility billing. The council also approved several board appointments and a housing partnership application.

• Authorized Electrical System Mapping-Modeling Planning Study up to $202,311.56 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1285-04-24 establishing permitting for local charitable food vendor events (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1286-04-24 revising utility billing, payments, and collection fees (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 425-24 for Texas Home Investment Partnerships application (Unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lee Taylor, George Adams, and Ernest Garza to Board of Adjustments (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brett Riff to Economic Development Commission and Russ Renaud to Cemetery Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send a letter to Hondo ISD school board (Unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will review quarterly financials, the three-year economic development strategy, and the 2024-2025 budget. The Board may also consider a budget amendment for a city transportation study.

• Approval of Jan-March 2024 quarterly financials
• Annual financial report to Texas State Comptroller’s Office
• 2023 City of Hondo financial audit of HEDC
• Three-Year Economic Development Strategy presentation
• Budget amendment of $19,419 for City of Hondo Transportation Study

The Board approved professional architectural services for a new airport restaurant and adopted an updated Chart of Accounts. Members also approved the Q1 2024 financials and the 2023 financial audit. A three-year economic development strategy was presented for review.

• Approved $4,950 proposal from Paddle Creek architecture for airport restaurant plan (5-0)
• Approved Jan-March 2024 quarterly financials, Annual report to Comptroller, 2023 financial audit, and updated Chart of Accounts (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled Strategic Planning Workshop for May 8 from 6-8 p.m.
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for May 14 from Noon to 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council authorized a lease agreement for office space at the MR-9 hangar and approved a list of surplus vehicles for disposition. The Council also directed the City Manager to seek bids for an airport water lease.

• Approved office lease with Diamond Aerospace for 498 sq ft at $428.28/month (unanimous)
• Approved Vehicle Surplus List for Disposition (unanimous)
• Approved March 20 and March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to seek bids for Airport “BIG” Water Lease with no minimum (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with Airport Hangar No. 2 Lease Agreement (unanimous)
• Denied purchase of field line marking robot

Boards & Commissions

The board approved updated versions of the Gaming, Computer Internet, and Photo Release policies. Members also reviewed the April calendar and plans for an eclipse event.

• Approved Gaming Policy with changes (6-0)
• Approved Computer Internet Policy with changes (6-0)
• Approved Photo Release Policy with changes (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Excused absence of Tara Mumme (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for Medina County and review the city's comprehensive plan and electric rates. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a grant application for downtown revitalization.

• Contract with Maguire Iron for Downtown Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation not to exceed $748,800
• Rezoning Case No. 001-24 for 1306 14th Street from Residential-R3 to Government/Public
• Contract for Airport Apron Rehab (RFB 24-002) with Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. not to exceed $399,080
• Resolution #423-24 for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application
• Resolution #424-24 to designate a specific area in the Central Business District as a Blighted Area

The Hondo City Council approved rezoning case 001-24, changing a 0.2413-acre lot at 1306 14th Street from Residential R3 to Government/Public, after the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval on March 18, 2024. The council also awarded RFB 24-002 Airport Apron Rehab to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. for an amount not to exceed $399,080, and accepted the FY 2023 annual financial audit, which received an unmodified opinion. Two resolutions tied to a Texas Community Development Block Grant application and designating a downtown blighted area each passed 3-1, with Councilman Ytuarte voting no. A Letter of Intent from Postal Realty Trust concerning 1108 17th St. was tabled without objection.

• Approved rezoning case 001-24 at 1306 14th Street from Residential R3 to Government/Public (unanimous)
• Awarded RFB 24-002 Airport Apron Rehab to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P., not to exceed $399,080 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report with unmodified opinion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #423-24 to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant application (3-1, Ytuarte nay)
• Approved Resolution #424-24 designating a downtown area as blighted (3-1, Ytuarte nay)
• Approved March 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Letter of Intent from Postal Realty Trust for 1108 17th St. (no objection)
• No change to future council meeting dates, including April 8, 2024 meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will discuss several economic initiatives, including a loan program and a university partnership. The board will also consider funding for a traffic engineering study to address safety concerns at the airport.

• Expenditure of $19,419 for KSA Engineering to perform a Hondo Traffic Engineering Study
• Project approval for the HEDC H.E.L.P. (Hondo Economic Loan Program)
• Memorandum of Understanding between HEDC and CEN-TEX Certified Development Corporation
• Work plan for DeVry University Partnership Completion Grant
• Site and Community Certification assessments for airport/industrial park tracts

The Board approved the Hondo Economic Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) to support unbankable small businesses and authorized site assessments for 17 industrial park tracts. A partnership with DeVry University for employee training was approved, while a request for $19,419 in traffic study funds was tabled.

• Approved Hondo Economic Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) (5-0)
• Approved engagement of KSA Engineering for Traffic Engineering Study (5-0)
• Tabled $19,419 expenditure request for Traffic Engineering Study (5-0)
• Approved work plan and partnership with DeVry University (5-0)
• Approved Site and Community Certification assessments for industrial park tracts (5-0)
• Denied Memorandum of Understanding between CEN-TEX CDC/BCL and HEDC (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 minutes and financials (5-0)
• No action taken on 2024-2025 Financial Chart of Accounts

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to serve as a budget workshop. The body will discuss priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget.

• Discussion of Council priorities for FY 2024/2025 Budget

The Hondo City Council met in a special budget workshop on March 20, 2024 to discuss priorities for the FY 2024/2025 budget. Council members and staff listed possible projects and ideas, including a splash pad at Sunset Park, street and drainage plans, downtown improvements, park upgrades, and a new police department. No votes, approvals, denials, or funding decisions were recorded; the meeting was discussion only and adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Boards & Commissions

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Medina County to rezone a 0.2413 acre tract of land. The commission will also discuss electing its leadership for a one-year term.

• Public hearing on rezoning case No. 001-24 for 1306 14th Street from Residential-R3 to Government/Public
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary for a 1-year term

The commission approved a request to rezone a 0.2413-acre tract of land from Residential - R3 to Government/Public. The commission also elected its officers for a one-year term.

• Approved rezoning case 001-24 for 1306 14th Street from Residential - R3 to Government/Public (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lynda Hook as Chairwoman, Hamilton Duplessis as Vice Chairman, and Brenda Vavricek as Secretary (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hondo City Council will meet to consider several municipal items including a water line replacement project and a traffic engineering study. The agenda also includes discussions on hazardous waste pickup methods and updates to the city's code of ordinances.

• Resolution 422-24: Authorization for Hondo Police Department to apply for Operation Lone Star Grant
• Spatz Well Refurbishment and Water Line Replacement Construction project award to R.L. Jones
• Traffic engineering study regarding Hwy 90 and Castro Ave
• Ordinance 1284-03-24: Amendments to Article 5.04 regarding charitable food vendor events
• Executive Session discussion regarding Airport Water Right Leasing

The Hondo City Council approved a 50/50 cost-split for a traffic engineering study on Hwy 90 and Castro Ave, awarding the contract to the Economic Development Corporation. They also approved a water well refurbishment project, authorized a police grant application, and passed an ordinance creating exceptions for small charitable food vendors. Additionally, the Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to review political sign regulations and authorized a request for bids on airport water rights.

• Approved 50/50 cost-split for HWY 90/Castro Ave traffic study (Mayor tie-breaker vote)
• Awarded Spatz Water Well Refurbishment project to R.L. Jones (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 422-24 for Police Dept to apply for Operation Lone Star Grant (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance 1284-03-24 for charitable food vendor exceptions (Unanimous)
• Directed Planning & Zoning Commission to review political sign code Section 7.3 (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to issue RFB for airport water rights at min $115/acre-foot (Unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss library operations and policy reviews. The board will consider updates to gaming, ADA, and senior activity policies.

• Review of Gaming Policy
• Review of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
• Review of Senior Activity /Classrooms Policy
• Planning for April 2024 eclipse events
• Budget preparation information

The Hondo Public Library Advisory Board met on February 27, 2024 with five members present and two absent. The board voted 4-0 to table review of the Gaming Policy, voted 4-0 to accept the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy with no changes, and voted 4-0 to accept the Senior Activity/Classrooms Policy with changes. The board also approved the January 23, 2024 minutes 4-0, excused two absences 4-0, and adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

• Excused absences of Mr. Beard and Ms. K. Mumme (4-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 advisory meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled review of Gaming Policy (4-0)
• Accepted ADA policy with no changes (4-0)
• Accepted Senior Activity/Classrooms Policy with changes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for 2024. The meeting includes reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and the Police Department, as well as first-quarter financial and investment reports for FY 2024.

• Ordinance 1283-02-24: Authorization of Certificates of Obligation not to exceed $11,300,000
• Review of Police Racial Profile report for January - December 2023
• Approval of 1st Quarter Investment and Financial Reports for FY 2024
• Proclamation for Hondo Public Library Day 2024
• Executive session to review a payment dispute regarding Withum Consulting

City Council approved an ordinance to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024. The council also approved several financial reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 1283-02-24 for Certificates of Obligation not to exceed $11,300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved January 22 and February 12, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Police Racial Profile report for January—December 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Quarter investment Report for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Quarter Financial Report for FY 2024 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Airport Advisory Board will review financial reports, including year-to-date fuel sales, and hear status updates on projects like Taxiway 'A' Rehab and apron panel repairs. They will also discuss airport property cleanup and options for a part-out area view obstruction, and introduce new board member Dan Weber.

• Review and approve December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board member Dan Weber
• Status update on Taxiway 'A' Rehab
• Discussion of airport property cleanup by Robert Richter
• Discussion of part-out area view obstruction options by Leo Green

The Board approved the December 20, 2023 meeting minutes and accepted year-to-date financial reports. Members discussed updates on Taxiway A rehabilitation, grant funding, and airport maintenance.

• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted year-to-date financial reports
• Excused member Michael Corrigan from the meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Hondo Economic Development Corporation will review applications for economic assistance and discuss specific development projects. The board may also vote to approve the 2024-2025 Work Plan.

• Possible action on Capital Farm Credit application for Economic Development Assistance
• Possible action to approve Project HySky as an EDC project
• Discussion of Project Rise Broadband
• Possible action to approve 2024-2025 Work plan
• Review of January financial activity report

The board approved a $100,000 investment for Capital Farm Credit to support a new building project, to be paid in $10,000 annual installments upon completion. The board also accepted the quarterly financial reports. No action was taken on Project HySky or the 2024-2025 Work plan.

• Approved $100,000 funding for Capital Farm Credit building project (5-0)
• Accepted quarterly financial reports (6-0)
• Approved amended consent agenda (6-0)
• Project HySky approval: No action taken
• 2024-2025 Work plan approval: No action taken

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for the May 4 general election for Council Places 1 and 2. The body will also discuss a proposed splash pad development project and various lease and license agreements.

• Resolution Number 421-24 regarding the May 4, 2024, general election for Council Place 1 and Place 2
• Proposed Splash Pad Development Project
• Lease amendment with Corrigan Air Center
• License Agreement with H5 AG Services, LLC
• Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan for Endo International PLC

City Council approved the notice for the May 4 general election and authorized the City Attorney to proceed with potential litigation against BG Interpool, Inc. The council also approved a lease amendment with Corrigan Air Center and a bankruptcy plan for Endo International PLC. A proposed splash pad project was tabled.

• Approved Notice of General Election for Council Place 1 and Place 2 for May 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease amendment with Corrigan Air Center (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan for Endo International PLC (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to move forward with potential litigation against BG Interpool, Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled Splash Pad Development Project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the city's fee schedule and repealing the juvenile curfew ordinance. The body will also consider a grant application for a K-9 patrol unit and review progress on a fiber optic project.

• Ordinance to repeal Juvenile Curfew (Ordinance 1196-04-19)
• Amendment to Appendix A Fee Schedule to reflect current, increased, deleted, and new fees
• Resolution No. 420-24 for Governor Criminal Justice Division 'K-9 Patrol Unit' grant
• Purchase of Animal Control items
• Review of Lease Agreement for the Range Project (Executive Session)

City Council approved the purchase of a Ford Maverick and a custom truck bed for the Animal Control unit. The council also repealed the juvenile curfew ordinance and updated the city fee schedule. A discussion was held regarding utility damages caused by the Rise Broadband project.

• Approved purchase of Ford Maverick ($25,133 plus fees) and custom truck bed ($8,825) for Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 1196-04-19 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 420-24 for K-9 Patrol Unit grant application (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled 2024/25 Holiday Calendar (4-1)

City Council

The Hondo City Council will review a resolution to issue up to $11,300,000 in combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates. The body will also amend the city's investment policy to comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2256 and approve participation in the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program. Additionally, the council will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center and support for Medina County's inclusion in the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Resolution to issue combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates up to $11,300,000
• Ordinance amending the City of Hondo Investment Policy per Texas Government Code Chapter 2256
• Resolution approving participation in the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program
• Authorization for the Chief of Police to enter into an MOU with Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center
• Support for Medina County's inclusion in the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

The City Council approved a resolution to issue combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation for city projects. The council also passed a consent agenda covering investment reports, policy amendments, and board appointments.

• Approved issuance of certificates of obligation up to $11.3M (5-0)
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY ended Sept 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending City of Hondo Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved participation in Texas SmartBuy Membership Program (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to enter MOU with Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center (5-0)
• Approved various appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved support for Medina County's inclusion in Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (5-0)