Newark public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 14, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board approved the annual budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year and adopted the district's bylaws. The board also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting.
- Approved MDD Meeting Minutes for November 2, 2023 (All approved)
- Approved 2023/2024 Fiscal Year annual budget (All approved)
- Approved resolution adopting the Newark Municipal Development District Bylaws (All approved)
November 28, 2023 Called
The City Council approved financing through the Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation for Episcopal High School. Additionally, the council voted to waive sewage charges for Grace Baptist Church's October utility bill. Routine financial and staff reports for October 2023 were also approved.
- Approved October 19, 2023 meeting minutes, October 2023 accounts payables, October 2023 financial statements, and October 2023 staff reports (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for financing by The Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation for the benefit of Episcopal High School (Unanimous)
- Approved waiver of $264.90 in sewage charges for Grace Baptist Church's October utility bill (Unanimous)
November 2, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board appointed Amanda Steinbach as Board Secretary. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget as written, with formal adoption scheduled for the next meeting.
- Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Appointed Amanda Steinbach as MDD Board of Directors Secretary
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget as is
- Directed City Secretary to adjust bylaws for presentation at the next meeting
October 19, 2023 Council
The City Council approved two development agreements, one for PMB Rolling V Land LP and one for Sergio Rico. Council also authorized financing for a new Public Works vehicle and entered a purchasing agreement with TIPS. Retirement system benefit changes were formalized via Ordinance A-550.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Passed Ordinance A-550 regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System benefit contributions
- Approved interlocal participation agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
- Approved Resolution No. 366 and Contract No. 10481 to finance a new Public Works vehicle
- Approved first amendment to development agreement with PMB Rolling V Land LP (conditioned on 120 feet minimum lot depth)
- Approved Resolution No. 367 for development agreement with Sergio Rico for 0.80 acres in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
October 12, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors appointed a President and Vice President. The board established a regular meeting schedule and set a date for a future budget workshop. Selection of a Board Secretary and action on bylaws were tabled.
- Appointed Curtis Cardwell as MDD Board of Directors President (All approved)
- Appointed Kristine Marques as Vice President (All approved)
- Tabled selection of Board Secretary
- Scheduled future meetings for the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm (All approved)
- Scheduled Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget meeting for November 2, 2023 (All approved)
- Tabled action on District Bylaws
September 21, 2023 Council
City Council approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy and authorized the purchase of a new Public Works vehicle. The council also approved a special event permit for Cruisin Days and auditing services for three fiscal years.
- Approved Ordinance No. A-549 for Atmos Energy negotiated settlement (All approved)
- Approved Special Event Permit for Cruisin Days (All approved)
- Approved purchase of new vehicle for Public Works Department (All approved)
- Approved auditing services and fees for 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 fiscal years (All approved)
- Approved August 17 Council minutes, budget minutes, August accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports (All approved)
September 18, 2023
The City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 of assessed value for the 2023 tax year. This represents a 0.536% increase over the previous rate. The council also ratified the increased revenue required for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
- Adopted 2023 property tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 365 ratifying increased property tax revenue for FY 2023-2024 budget (4-0)
September 13, 2023
The City Council held a public hearing and approved Ordinance No. A-547. This action adopts the annual budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and provides for city appropriations and debt service.
- Approved Ordinance No. A-547 adopting the 2023-2024 annual budget (3-0)
August 23, 2023 Budget
The City Council approved the voter-approved tax rate for the 2023-2024 budget. The total proposed rate is $0.383221 per $100 of assessed property value.
- Approved 2023-2024 tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 assessed value (4-0)
August 17, 2023 Council
City Council approved the adoption of updated International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel and Gas, Energy Conservation, and Fire codes. The council also approved a tax-exempt loan for the New Braunfels Christian Academy. Requests for utility bill relief were denied or resulted in no action.
- Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes, July 2023 accounts payables, July 2023 financial statements, and July 2023 staff reports
- Approved tax-exempt loan for Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, New Braunfels Christian Academy, and First Financial Bank, N.A.
- Denied utility bill refund request for 511 Rogers Rd
- No action taken on utility bill relief request for 433 Sandy Bass Ln
- Approved Ordinance No. A-546 updating building, residential, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel and gas, energy conservation, swimming pool, existing building, property maintenance, and fire codes
August 9, 2023 Budget
The council held a budget workshop to discuss all funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
- No action taken on tax rates
July 20, 2023 Council
Council approved funding for emergency equipment and park improvements. The body also appointed members to the Municipal Development District and Finance Corporations and implemented a new employee work schedule.
- Approved $20,000 from Covid Relief Fund for fire department radios
- Approved construction of two ADA compliant bathrooms at Delora Doughty Park not to exceed $11,000
- Appointed Nathanial Butler, Thomas Cook, Curtis Cardwell, Kristine Marques, and Amanda Steinbach to the Municipal Development District Board of Directors
- Appointed Lena Butler to the Newark Cultural Education Finance Corporation and the Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation
- Approved Ordinance A-545 regarding the city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021
- Approved Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
- Approved implementation of a four-day work schedule (four ten-hour days) for city employees
- Approved May 18 Council minutes, May 24/June 28/July 12 Budget minutes, and May/June financial reports
July 12, 2023 Budget &
The City Council approved all suggested pay raises for the City Secretary, Court Clerk, Utility Clerk, and Code Enforcement Officer. The Council also established a schedule for upcoming budget workshop meetings. Discussions were held regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget and a potential new City Hall building.
- Approved all suggested pay raises (unanimous)
- Set budget meeting dates for July 26, August 9, August 23, and September 13 at 6pm (unanimous)