Pearsall public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two conditional use permits for manufactured homes, followed by action on consent agenda items and new business. Key decisions include a $2,500 donation to a scholarship fund, a task order with CDM Smith, an energy consultant contract, a budget amendment, and several ordinances and resolutions. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public hearings on conditional use permits for manufactured homes at 137 S. Garcia and Lot 13, Block 1, Mercer Addition
• Consider donation of $2,500 to Maverick Scholarship fund from Hispanic Heritage Festival proceeds
• Authorize Task Order #21-01 with CDM Smith Inc. and energy consultant services contract
• Ordinance No. 2021-12-03 amending FY 2021-22 budget
• Resolution No. 2021-12-01 declaring city property surplus for sale/disposal

The Pearsall City Council approved a $18,800 change order for brush disposal and an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2022 budget to pay for it, both on 5-2 votes. The council also approved a settlement agreement and a materials management agreement with BFI Waste Services (Republic Services), authorized a task order with CDM Smith for the I-35 annex water line project, and appointed members to several city boards. Two conditional use permits for manufactured homes were approved, and the council set a January 25, 2022 public hearing for a conditional use permit at 1609 S. Willow.

• Approved $18,800 payment for first portion of Brush Disposal Contract change order #1 (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12-03 amending the FY2022 adopted budget (5-2)
• Approved settlement agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Materials Management Agreement with BFI Waste Services (Republic Services) (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to execute Task Order #21-01 with CDM Smith for I-35 annex water line project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Maverick Scholarship Fund from Hispanic Heritage Festival alcohol sales proceeds (unanimous, one abstention)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12-01 for manufactured home at Lots 8 & 9, Block 4, Frio Heights Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12-02 for manufactured home at Lot 13, Block 1, Mercer Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a presentation on the police department's taser policy, public hearings for two conditional use permits for manufactured homes, and several action items such as a $2,500 donation, a task order with CDM Smith, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes executive session discussions on legal matters, land sales, and the city manager's employment.

• Presentation on Pearsall Police Department taser utilization and policy
• Public hearings for conditional use permits for manufactured homes at 137 S. Garcia and Lot 13, Block 1, Mercer Addition
• Donation of $2,500 to Maverick Scholarship fund from Hispanic Heritage Festival proceeds
• Task Order #21-01 with CDM Smith Inc. and energy consultant services contract
• Ordinance No. 2021-12-03 amending the FY2021-22 budget and Ordinance No. 2021-12-04 amending TIRZ board composition

The meeting was called to order and then recessed twice to accommodate a councilmember's family emergency. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm because a quorum could not be established.

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and action items, including a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, approval of bond refunding plans, and purchases of vehicles for the police and fire departments. The council will also discuss a settlement with BFI Waste Services and other legal matters, plus the city manager's evaluation.

• Conditional use permit for a 2001 double wide manufactured home on a 3.803-acre tract in Pablo Ortiz Survey No. 1439, zoned A-O
• Plan of finance and ordinance for limited tax refunding bonds
• Resolution No. 2021-11-01 for finance contract for fire truck & equipment
• Resolution No. 2021-11-02 for finance contract for police vehicles & equipment
• Ordinance No. 2021-11-02 amending FY2021 budget and ratifying payment to KJ Oilfield Services, LLC

The Pearsall City Council approved a plan and ordinance to issue limited tax refunding bonds to refinance outstanding debt from 2012. Council members also authorized financing and vehicle purchases for both the police and volunteer fire departments through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. Additionally, the council approved variances and permits for two residential properties and advanced a municipal waste management agreement.

• Approved plan of finance and ordinance authorizing limited tax refunding bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2021-11-01 and 2021-11-02 financing fire and police vehicles/equipment (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of police and fire vehicles from Caldwell Country via BuyBoard (Unanimous)
• Granted variances for address, water service, and building permit near 1202 S. Pine (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-01 allowing placement of a 2001 manufactured home (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-02 amending budget and ratifying payment to KJ Oilfield Services (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Municipal Materials Management Agreement with BFI Waste Services (Unanimous)
• Tabled City Manager quarterly evaluation (Unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a revised maintenance agreement with TXDOT, facade improvement grants, a land use variance, and a brush disposal ordinance. The council will also consider issuing a request for qualifications for an energy consultant, street paving projects, and setting public hearing dates for conditional use permits. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a business prospect and legal matters.

• Resolution 2021-10-02: revised Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TXDOT
• Facade Improvement Matching Grant applications for 101 S. Oak Street and 107 N. Oak Street
• Land Use Variance/Special Exception for 113 S. Willow (Lot 13, Block 2, Mercer Addition)
• Ordinance No. 2021-10-01: brush disposal rates at Transfer Station
• Street Paving Projects for FY 2021-2022

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including authorizing agreements for LED streetlight replacements and brush disposal services. They will also discuss financial partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, platting fundamentals, building codes, and proposed fee changes for brush disposal. The council will hold an executive session on legal and economic development matters, then consider a resolution supporting the Texas opioid settlement term sheet.

• Authorize city manager to contract with AEP Texas for LED streetlight replacement
• Authorize contract with KJ Oilfield Services for brush disposal at transfer station
• Discuss proposed changes to Ordinance No. 2090-090-070 fee schedule for brush disposal
• Consider Peace Officer Mental Health Leave Policy and First Responders Quarantine Leave Policy
• Consider Resolution No. 2021-10-01 supporting Texas Term Sheet opioid settlement

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget and setting the property tax rate at $0.866624 per $100 valuation. The agenda includes public hearings on the tax rate and budget, followed by action items on ordinances to establish the tax rate and adopt the budget. The council will also consider proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Homecoming Spirit Week, as well as an ordinance amending council meeting rules.

• Public hearing on maintaining tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing on FY 2021-22 annual appropriations budget
• Ordinance 2021-09-02 to establish tax rate and levy for FY 2021-22
• Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting FY 2021-22 annual appropriations budget
• Ordinance 2021-09-03 amending rules, place, times, and procedures for city council meetings

City Council approved the annual appropriations budget and the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. The council also voted to move the start time of city council meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Adopted Annual Appropriations Budget for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-09-02 to establish tax rate and levy for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved changing city council meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 4-8, 2021 as Homecoming Spirit Week (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to maintain the property tax rate at $.866624 per $100 valuation. The meeting also includes discussions on the proposed annual appropriations budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and various city business items.

• Public hearing on maintaining the tax rate of $.866624 per $100 valuation
• Contract for brush disposal at the city transfer station to KJ Oilfield Services LLC up to $275,000
• Insurance benefit agreements with United Healthcare and Mutual of Omaha
• Resolution No. 2021-09-01 regarding a Service Provider Agreement with Frio County Emergency Services District No. 1
• Proposed Annual Appropriations Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Pearsall City Council voted to approve insurance benefit agreements with United Healthcare and Mutual of Omaha, and awarded a brush disposal contract to KJ Oilfield Services LLC for up to $275,000. Council members also approved the 2021-2022 FY holiday schedule in a tie-breaking vote by the Mayor, proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month and National Night Out, and set a public hearing for a conditional use permit. Additionally, the council discussed the proposed annual budget, a housing development, and brush disposal fees.

• Approved proclaiming National Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclaiming National Night Out (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 FY employee insurance agreements with United Healthcare and Mutual of Omaha (unanimous)
• Awarded brush disposal contract to KJ Oilfield Services LLC for an amount not to exceed $275,000 (unanimous)
• Waived rental fees for the Victor Trevino Sports Complex for the PHS Class of 2022 softball tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Service Provider Agreement with Frio County ESD No. 1 via Resolution No. 2021-09-01 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 FY holiday schedule, adding Juneteenth and New Year's Eve while removing President's Day (3-2, Mayor voted yes to break tie)
• Set public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Jorge and Petra Ayala for November 9, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the annual budget and set the property tax rate for fiscal year 2021-22. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including insurance benefits, brush disposal, and emergency services.

• Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting FY 2021-22 budget
• Ordinance 2021-09-02 setting tax rate at $0.866624 per $100 valuation
• Contract with KJ Oilfield Services LLC for brush disposal up to $275,000
• Resolution 2021-09-01 approving service agreement with Frio County ESD No. 1
• Waiving fees for PHS Class of 2022 softball tournament at Victor Trevino Sports Complex

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider joining the Frio County Vaccine Incentive Program. If approved, the city manager will be authorized to assist with the program's implementation and execution.

• Discussion of Frio County Vaccine Incentive Program participation

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to act on several items, including a land use variance for a property on E. Frio, acceptance of the FY 2020 annual audit, a temporary license agreement with AEP Texas, and a vote on the proposed tax rate. They will also discuss the 2021-22 budget and the city's participation in a COVID-19 incentive program.

• Land Use Variance/Special Exception for David and Maria Camacho, 1016 E. Frio, lots 4-6, Block 106, Original Townsite Addition
• Resolution No. 2021-08-03 accepting annual audit for FY ending Sept 30, 2020, prepared by Leal & Carter, PC
• Temporary License Staging Agreement with AEP Texas Inc.
• Permit and inspection requirements for electrical services, with letter to AEP
• Vote on proposed tax rate and schedule public hearing

The Pearsall City Council approved a land use variance for 1016 E. Frio, accepted the FY2020 annual audit, approved a temporary staging agreement with AEP Texas, revised electrical permit requirements, and set a Sept. 14 public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $0.866624. All votes recorded were unanimous. The council also authorized the city manager to assist with a Frio County vaccine incentive program.

• Approved land use variance/special exception for David and Maria Camacho at 1016 E. Frio (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08-03 accepting FY2020 annual audit by Leal & Carter, PC (unanimous)
• Approved temporary license staging agreement with AEP Texas Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved revised electrical permit and inspection requirements; authorized letter to AEP (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling Sept. 14 public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.866624 (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to assist with Frio County vaccine incentive program (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on water system improvements, property tax reports, and building codes. Action items include awarding a brush/yard waste bid, amending ordinances for substandard buildings, reissuing a broker RFP, and discussing the 2021-2022 proposed tax rate. The council may also enter executive session to interview and appoint a municipal court judge.

• Discuss and consider awarding/rejecting bid for brush/yard waste from transfer station
• Amend Chapter 32 to regulate substandard, unsecured, or dangerous buildings
• Discuss revisions to Chapter 32 on junk and abandoned vehicles
• Consider reissuance of RFP for Real Estate Broker
• Discuss 2021-2022 proposed tax rate and budget

The City Council approved an ordinance to regulate substandard, unsecured, or dangerous buildings and appointed Nicolas DeLeon as the municipal court judge. Additionally, the council denied existing bids for brush and yard waste disposal and authorized the city manager to re-advertise the request for bids. The council also approved the re-issuance of a Request for Proposals for a city real estate broker.

• Denied brush/yard waste bids and authorized re-advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for substandard/dangerous buildings (unanimous)
• Approved re-issuance of RFP for real estate broker (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicolas DeLeon as municipal court judge (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will meet to consider resolutions for additional local funding for the TDA TxCDBG #7219321 Water and Sewer Improvements Project. The council will also discuss the proposed annual appropriations budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and a land use variance application for 1016 E. Frio.

• Land use variance application for 1016 E. Frio
• Resolution No. 2021-08-01 for additional water and sewer project funds
• Resolution No. 2021-08-02 for additional water and sewer project change orders
• Proposed annual appropriations budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Discussion on conducting council meetings via Zoom

The Pearsall City Council approved two resolutions committing additional local funds for construction cost overages and change orders on the TDA TxCDBG #7219321 Water and Sewer Improvements Project, after being told a previous engineering oversight added costs. The council also voted to table a land use variance for 1016 E. Frio and approved continuing council meetings via Zoom. The proposed FY2021-2022 budget was discussed but not adopted, and no action was taken after an executive session on the City Manager's quarterly evaluation.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08-01 for additional local funds for construction contract overage (passed; Sonia Hernandez opposed, James Leal abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08-02 for additional local funds for proposed change orders (passed; James Leal abstained)
• Tabled land use variance/special exception for 1016 E. Frio (unanimous)
• Approved conducting council meetings using Zoom (unanimous)
• No action taken on City Manager's quarterly evaluation after executive session

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget for utilities, fire, ARP funding, and hotel occupancy tax, and to hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests for manufactured homes. The council will then vote on ordinances allowing the placement of these homes on specific properties.

• Budget workshop on utilities, fire, ARP funding, and hotel occupancy tax
• Public hearing and ordinance for a 2022 manufactured home at 407 N. Moreno (Lot 11-12, Blk 8, Juarez Addition)
• Public hearing and ordinance for a 2020 manufactured home at 705 S. Mesquite (Lot 4-6, Blk 82, Pearsall Addition)

City Council

This July 15, 2021 special meeting of the Pearsall City Council is canceled, so no decisions will be made. The agenda had listed one action item: discussion and possible action on conducting council meetings using Zoom.

• Discussion and action to conduct council meetings using Zoom (action item)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Pearsall City Council, primarily a budget workshop covering the General Fund and other funds including Utilities, Fire, ARP funding, and Hotel Occupancy Tax. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed. The meeting was later canceled.

• Budget workshop for General Fund
• Budget workshop for Utilities, Fire, ARP funding, and Hotel Occupancy Tax

The City Council conducted budget workshops reviewing the General Fund, Utilities, Fire, ARP Funding, and Hotel Occupancy Tax. Department heads presented funding requests and operational statistics; however, no formal votes were taken on budget approvals.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:54 pm (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider nominations and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2020 audit, a classification and compensation study, and city-owned property at 803 Gilliam Road.

• Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem per Resolution No. 2021-07-01
• Discussion of draft 2020 audit
• Discussion of City of Pearsall Classification and Compensation Study
• Action item regarding city-owned property at 803 Gilliam Road
• Discussion of Republic Services solid waste contract and Municipal Court Judge applications

The Pearsall City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-07-01 nominating Mayor Pro Tem Julian Hernandez to continue as Mayor Pro Tem; the vote was unanimous except for Hernandez, who abstained. In open session after an executive session, the council voted unanimously to close the brush disposal site at 803 Gilliam Road and directed the City Manager to prepare a fee schedule. The council also voted unanimously to table discussion of the city's solid waste contract with Republic Services and future legal matters, and unanimously directed the City Manager to contact the 2 applicants selected for Municipal Court Judge interviews. The council received a presentation on the draft 2020 audit and discussed a classification and compensation study, but took no action on either.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-07-01 naming Julian Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous; Hernandez abstained)
• Approved closing the brush disposal site and directing the City Manager to create a fee schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled the item on the Republic Services solid waste contract and future legal matters (unanimous)
• Directed the City Manager to contact the 2 applicants selected for Municipal Court Judge interviews (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 7:55 pm to discuss 803 Gilliam Road property, the Republic Services contract, and Municipal Court Judge applications (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the draft of the 2020 audit and conduct budget workshops for Administration and Police. The council will also discuss city-owned property at 803 Gilliam Road and the existing solid waste contract with Republic Services.

• Discussion of 2020 audit draft
• Budget Workshop for Administration & Police
• Discussion of city-owned property at 803 Gilliam Road
• Discussion of Republic Services solid waste contract

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations on the 2021-2022 preliminary budget and on creating an Economic Development Corporation. The council will also consider action items, including a professional services agreement with Santos Alarcon and an ordinance amending the current fiscal year budget. No votes are guaranteed; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Presentation and discussion on 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget
• Presentation and discussion on creating an Economic Development Corporation
• Professional Services Agreement with Santos Alarcon for consulting (action item)
• Ordinance No. 2021-06-04 amending adopted FY 2020-2021 budget (action item)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings and action items on two requests for conditional use permits to place manufactured homes on properties zoned for agriculture and residential use. The council will consider ordinances 2021-06-02 and 2021-06-03 to allow the homes.

• Conditional use permit for a 2021 manufactured home at 1502 Chaparral Road (Lot 8, Barkley Acres Subdivision), zoned A-O Agriculture and Open Space
• Conditional use permit for a 2020 single-wide manufactured home at 202 W. Davila (Lot 21, Block 1, Colonia Alta Vista Subdivision), zoned R-1 single and two family dwelling
• Ordinance No. 2021-06-02 to allow placement of the 2021 manufactured home
• Ordinance No. 2021-06-03 to allow placement of the 2020 manufactured home

The Pearsall City Council held a special meeting on June 21, 2021 and approved two ordinances allowing manufactured homes to be placed on specific properties. Ordinance No. 2021-06-02 permits a 2021 manufactured home at 1502 Chaparral Road (Lot 8, Barkley Acres Subdivision), currently zoned A-O Agriculture and Open Space. Ordinance No. 2021-06-03 permits a 2020 single-wide 14' x 56' manufactured home at 202 W. Davila (Lot 21, Blk 1, Colonia Alta Vista Subdivision), currently zoned R-1. Both votes were unanimous, and both requests had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-06-02 for a 2021 manufactured home at 1502 Chaparral Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-06-03 for a 2020 single-wide manufactured home at 202 W. Davila (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on the 1502 Chaparral Road request (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on the 202 W. Davila request (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:13 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including authorizing contracts for police in-car and body cameras, a budget amendment, a sports lighting system, and event services. They will also consider conditional use permits, fee waivers, and an executive session on litigation and the municipal court judge position.

• Contract with Watch Guard Video for in-car video and body cameras
• Ordinance No. 2021-06-01 amending the FY 2020-21 budget
• Agreement with Qualite Sports Lighting for Victor Trevino Sports Complex
• Contract with Albert Martinez for Hispanic Heritage Festival event coordination
• Public hearings on conditional use permits for Iris Gonzales and Elvira Garcia & Dominga Rodriguez

The Pearsall City Council voted 4-3 to authorize the city manager to award, enter into and execute a contract with Watch Guard Video for in-car video and body cameras, and then approved Ordinance No. 2021-06-01 amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget by transferring $70,692 from COVID funds into the General Fund to cover the cost. The council unanimously rejected an agreement with Qualite Sports Lighting for a sports lighting system at the Victor Trevino Sports Complex. It also unanimously approved a 2020 TxCDBG Planning & Capacity Building administration contract, participation in the Alamo Workforce Solutions Rural Youth Program, an event coordinator contract with Albert Martinez (DBA Motormouth Entertainment) for the 1st Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, a liability insurance waiver for El Sacrificio's July 2-3 rental of Polo Patino Park, and a fee waiver for Whiplash Baseball's June 26 tournament. In open session after executive session, the council took no action on the position and duties of Municipal Court Judge and voted unanimously to direct the City Manager to take action as discussed in executive session regarding the pending litigation Lance Elliot v. City of Pearsall, Cause No. 9454.

• Approved authorizing the city manager to award, enter into and execute a contract with Watch Guard Video for in-car video and body cameras (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-06-01 amending the FY2020-2021 budget, transferring $70,692 from COVID funds into the General Fund (5-2)
• Rejected an agreement with Qualite Sports Lighting for a sports lighting system at the Victor Trevino Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved the 2020 TxCDBG Planning & Capacity Building Project #7220114 administration contract and related matters (unanimous)
• Approved City of Pearsall participation in the Alamo Workforce Solutions Rural Youth Program (unanimous)
• Approved a contract with Albert Martinez, DBA Motormouth Entertainment, for Event Coordinator Services for the 1st Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival (unanimous)
• Approved waiving proof of liability insurance for El Sacrificio's July 2-3 rental of Polo Patino Park (unanimous)
• Approved waiving field use fees for Whiplash Baseball's June 26, 2021 tournament (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will certify the results of the May 1 municipal election and swear in newly elected officials. The agenda also includes action items for a pool maintenance agreement with the school district and county, a brush waste bid, and setting dates for three conditional use permit hearings.

• Certify May 1 election results and swear in new Mayor and Council Members
• MOU with Pearsall ISD and Frio County for Pearsall Public Pool maintenance
• Award/reject bid for brush/yard waste from transfer station
• Set dates for Conditional Use Permit hearings at 377 CR 2013 B, 202 W. Davila, and 1502 CR 2005
• Discuss amending Code of Ordinances for substandard buildings

City Council

The Pearsall City Council holds a special meeting on May 3, 2021 with two action items. Council will discuss and consider Ordinance No. 2021-05-01 allowing a 2001 double-wide manufactured home at 711 W. Medina, following a public hearing on the conditional use permit request. Council will also consider Resolution No. 2021-05-01 approving a 5% compensation increase for City Manager Federico Reyes, Jr.

• Public hearing on a conditional use permit request by Mary Grace Martin to place a 2001 manufactured home for Billy Ray Wolfe, Jr. at 711 W. Medina (Lots 10-11, Blk 2, Campbell Addition), currently zoned R-1
• Ordinance No. 2021-05-01 to allow placement of a 2001 double-wide manufactured home at 711 W. Medina — action item
• Resolution No. 2021-05-01 approving a 5% increase in compensation for City Manager Federico Reyes, Jr. — action item
• One council seat listed as vacant

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street, for a special meeting. The agenda lists two action items: a resolution amending a prior resolution, and discussion of the city manager's performance evaluation and contract. The council may also meet in closed executive session on the city manager's evaluation and contract before returning to open session to vote.

• Resolution No. 2021-04-05, amending Resolution No. 2021-04-01 — action item
• Executive session possible under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and contract
• Open session action item on the city manager's performance evaluation and contract
• One council seat listed as vacant
• Meeting accessible via Zoom webinar and by phone

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 215 S. Ash Street, with a Zoom option. The agenda lists two new business items: a resolution amending Resolution No. 2021-04-01, and authorizing a grant application to the BJA FY21 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program. The council will also discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and contract in executive session, then take possible action in open session.

• Resolution No. 2021-04-05 would amend Resolution No. 2021-04-01 (action item)
• Authorize submitting a grant application to the BJA FY21 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI) (action item)
• Executive session on the city manager's performance evaluation and contract
• Open session action on the city manager's performance evaluation and contract

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets April 13, 2021 to act on a slate of Texas Community Development Block Grant items, including a contract with D. Austin Colina & Associates, a grant application, a Citizen Participation Plan, and selection of an engineer. The council will also consider a joint election agreement and voting-equipment lease with Frio County, and an ordinance to rescind or amend stop-sign rules from Ordinance No. 2020-02-01. Executive session covers a lawsuit (Lance Elliott vs. City of Pearsall) and the city manager's performance evaluation, with possible open-session action afterward.

• Resolution No. 2021-04-04 approving a contract with D. Austin Colina & Associates for TxCDBG administration services
• Resolution No. 2021-04-01 authorizing a Texas Community Development Block Grant application and designating representatives
• Selection of an engineer/engineering firm for the 2020/2021 TxCDBG grant application and project, authorizing negotiation
• Joint Election Agreement and Election Ballot Service Contract with Frio County, plus a lease of electronic voting equipment
• Ordinance No. 2021-04-01 to rescind or amend stop-sign provisions of Ordinance No. 2020-02-01

The City Council approved multiple resolutions related to the Texas Community Development Block Grant program, including contract administration, grant application terms, a citizen participation plan, engineer selection, authorized signatories, and civil rights policies. The council also approved joint election agreements with Frio County, amended stop sign ordinances for specific intersections, and tabled action on the city manager's employment agreement for the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04-04 approving contract with D. Austin Colina & Associates (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04-01 for TxCDBG grant application with 5% contribution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Citizen Participation Plan for TxCDBG project (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month (Unanimous)
• Selected Garcia & Wright Engineers & Surveyors for TxCDBG grant application (Passed, 2 opposed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04-02 designating authorized signatories for TxCDBG Contract No. 7220114 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04-03 adopting required CDBG Civil Rights policies (Unanimous)
• Approved Joint Election Agreement, Election Ballot Service Contract, and Electronic Voting Equipment Lease with Frio County (Unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council holds a special meeting on March 23, 2021 to consider a Conditional Use Permit and related ordinance allowing a 2020 double-wide manufactured home at 112 Paiz Courts, a property currently zoned R-1 (Single & Two Family). The council will also consider setting a future public hearing date for a separate permit request by Mary Martin at 711 W Medina, and will discuss the city manager's performance evaluation, including a possible closed executive session. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment.

• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for San Juana Espinoza to place a 2020 double-wide manufactured home at 112 Paiz Courts (Lot 7-8 Block B Paiz Courts), zoned R-1
• Ordinance No. 2020-03-01 to allow placement of the manufactured home at 112 Paiz Courts
• Consider setting a date, time, and place for a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request by Mary Martin at 711 W Medina
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2020 through March 9, 2021
• Executive session and open session action on the city manager's performance evaluation

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street, with a packed agenda of action items. Members will consider a $75,000 contract with Albert Martinez (DBA Motormouth Entertainment) for Hispanic Heritage Festival event coordination, a COVID-19 mask requirement in city facilities, and a $250 vaccine incentive for city staff. They will also take up naming the City Hall Annex for Jose Roland Segovia, surplus property sales via GovDeals, a brush/yard waste disposal bid invitation, and the city's solid waste contract with Republic Services, which may be discussed in closed session.

• Resolution No. 2021-03-01 naming the City Hall Annex Building in honor of Jose Roland Segovia
• Contract up to $75,000 with Albert Martinez, DBA Motormouth Entertainment, for Hispanic Heritage Festival event coordinator services
• Resolution No. 2021-03-04 requiring mask-wearing in all city facilities to limit COVID-19 spread
• $250 incentive for city staff who received or will receive the COVID-19 vaccine
• Invitation for bid for brush/yard waste disposal from the city transfer station at 755 Gilliam Road

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Monday, March 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street, with a winter storm presentation and several action items. The council will consider extending the Winter Weather Disaster Declaration issued February 23, 2021 by Mayor Mary Moore, and whether to reopen city facilities. It will also revisit appointing three members to the Charter Review Committee (previously tabled) and take up a police K-9 services agreement, a ground lease with Chicanos Por La Causa, and naming the City Hall Annex after the late Councilman Roland Segovia. Executive session items cover economic development negotiations on two properties and the city's solid waste contract with Republic Services.

• Extend Winter Weather Disaster Declaration dated February 23, 2021 by Mayor Mary Moore
• Consider reopening of City facilities
• Resolution No. 2021-02-01 to appoint three members to the Charter Review Committee (previously tabled)
• Agreement with Eugene Rodriguez for use of his police service dog for K-9 services
• Ground Lease Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa; naming City Hall Annex after late Councilman Roland Segovia

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street, with a Zoom option. The council will vote on awarding or rejecting bids for a CDBG-funded Wastewater System Improvements Project and proposals from Gaydos Construction and Qualite Sports Lighting for the Victor Trevino Sports Complex. It will also consider a budget amendment, a housing assistance program, appointments to the Charter Review Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission, and an ordinance ordering a May 1, 2021 general election. Executive session items concern the city's solid waste contracts with Republic Services and ACI Recycling and Disposal.

• Award/reject bids for Wastewater System Improvements under CDBG contract No. 7219321
• Award/reject Gaydos Construction, LLC proposal for Victor Trevino Sports Complex improvements
• Award/reject Qualite Sports Lighting LLC proposal for Victor Trevino Sports Complex improvements
• Ordinance No. 2021-02-01 amending the FY2020-21 adopted budget
• Ordinance No. 2021-02-02 ordering a May 1, 2021 general election for Mayor and Council Places 5, 6, and 7

City Council

The Pearsall Charter Review Commission meets Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street, with a Zoom option. The agenda covers swearing in newly appointed members and selecting a chair and vice chair. The City Attorney will give a City Charter Review presentation, and the commission will discuss its next meeting date. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Swearing in of newly appointed Charter Review Commission members
• Nomination and selection of a Chair
• Nomination and selection of a Vice Chair
• City Attorney presentation on City Charter Review
• Discussion of the next meeting date

City Council

The Pearsall City Council holds a special meeting on January 19, 2021, with a public hearing and a vote on a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The request, from San Juana Espinoza, is to place a 2020 double-wide manufactured home on Lots 7-8 Block B, Paiz Court Addition, at 112 S. Paiz Court, currently zoned R-1 (Single & Two Family Dwelling District). The council will discuss and consider Ordinance No. 2021-01-01 to allow the placement, listed as an action item. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request by San Juana Espinoza for a 2020 double-wide manufactured home (60' x 30')
• Property at 112 S. Paiz Court, Lots 7-8 Block B, Paiz Court Addition, currently zoned R-1
• Ordinance No. 2021-01-01 to allow placement of the manufactured home — action item

City Council

The Pearsall City Council meets Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street. The main action items are decisions on the city's solid waste collection and disposal contracts with ACI Recycling and Disposal, Inc. and Republic Services, plus a performance contract with Johnson Controls Inc. The council will also consider a professional services agreement with Reynaldo Trevino for the Pearsall Housing Assistance Program and the appointment and compensation of a temporary Municipal Court Judge. Several items may be discussed in closed executive session before any open-session vote.

• Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Reynaldo Trevino for consulting on the Pearsall Housing Assistance Program
• Discuss and consider the solid waste collection and disposal contract with ACI Recycling and Disposal, Inc.
• Discuss and consider the existing solid waste contract with Republic Services and future legal matters
• Discuss and consider the performance contract with Johnson Controls Inc and future legal matters
• Consider appointment and compensation of a temporary Municipal Court Judge; also a motor vehicle accident claim No. AU128059 against the city