Pearsall public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting with a full agenda of action items, including a contract extension for economic development consulting, an amendment to a gas sales contract, and a request from a daycare to continue operating in a residential zone. The council will also consider closing portions of Fairview Avenue, amending the FY2023-24 budget, authorizing bids for street improvements, and approving a service agreement with the county emergency services district. Several items will be discussed in executive session before possible action in open session.
- Contract extension with EMC Strategy Group, LLC for consulting services
- Amendment to gas sales contract with West Texas Gas
- Request from Tiny Blessings Daycare to continue operating at 1004 Nora Street in an R-1 zone
- Ordinance No. 2023-12-01 to close, vacate, and abandon portions of Fairview Avenue and a 20-foot alley
- Ordinance No. 2023-12-02 amending the FY2023-24 budget
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on Tiny Blessings Daycare's request to continue operating in an R-1 zone. Action items include accepting a $187,500 COPS hiring grant, approving an ordinance on manufactured homes, and authorizing emergency wastewater repairs. The agenda also includes several routine items such as minutes approval, appointments, and a resolution to cancel the December 12 meeting.
- Public hearing on Tiny Blessings Daycare at 1004 Nora Street to continue as licensed child-care home in R-1 district
- Consider approval of COPS hiring grant from U.S. DOJ in the amount of $187,500
- Discuss Ordinance No. 2023-11-01 amending manufactured/mobile/modular home regulations
- Authorize city manager to negotiate contract with RAM 2 UTILITIES for emergency wastewater treatment plant repairs
- Consider executing Strategic Alliance Memorandum with U.S. Small Business Administration
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proposed ordinance to regulate manufactured, mobile, and modular homes, and multiple resolutions for grants and contracts. They will also discuss funding for infrastructure, a solid waste fee adjustment, and an interlocal agreement for ambulance services.
- Ordinance No. 2023-10-01 to regulate manufactured, mobile, and modular homes
- Resolution No. 2023-10-03 to apply for TDHCA HOME Reservation Agreement
- Resolution No. 2023-10-04 and 2023-10-05 to amend TxCDBG wastewater improvement grants
- Discussion on annual CPI rate adjustment for solid waste services with Republic Services
- Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Republic Services for toy giveaway
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2024 budget and tax rate, which raises property taxes by $108,217 (3.85%). They will also decide on a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, a $200,000 park grant, and several other contracts and policies.
- Public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY2024 budget (Oct 1, 2023–Sep 30, 2024) and tax rate, raising property taxes by $108,217 (3.85%)
- Conditional use permit for a 14x76 manufactured home on James Speed Survey 4/1, Abstract 907, zoned A-O
- Acceptance of $200,000 grant from Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation for Moreno Park improvements
- Authorize city manager to execute insurance agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha for 2023-2024
- Adopt Taser policy for Pearsall Police Department
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation for the 2023 tax year. The proposed rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate, meaning the city is proposing to increase property taxes. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizens to be heard, and the mayor's message.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation for 2023
- Proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate
- Meeting held at Pearsall City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street
- Citizens to be heard and mayor's message on agenda
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Municipal Court Judge. The council will consider matters regarding the judge's appointment, employment, evaluation, and contract.
- Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge
- Legal consultation regarding the Municipal Court Judge contract
- Consideration of the Municipal Court Judge contract
City Council
The City Council will hold budget workshops for the General Fund and Utility Fund. The council will also discuss a resolution to propose an Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.866624 for the upcoming fiscal year.
- General Fund Budget Workshop
- Utility Fund Budget Workshop
- Resolution No. 2023-08-02 proposing an Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.866624
- Public hearing for Proposed Property Tax Rate set for September 5, 2023
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold budget workshops for the 2023-24 fiscal year, including hotel occupancy tax, fire fund, and TIRZ/CDBG/ARP funds. They will also hold public hearings and consider conditional use permits for two manufactured homes, discuss broadband expansion via USDA grant and RFP, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. The meeting includes an executive session on the municipal court judge and a legal matter.
- Conditional use permit for Robert Maldonado: 28x48 1998 manufactured home at 420 S. Apple (Lot 1, Block 129, Pearsall Addition, R-1 zoning)
- Conditional use permit for Julia Quilimaco: 18x76 1998 manufactured home at 1324 W. Colorado (531 1412 Ortiz Pablo, R-1 zoning)
- Resolution 2023-08-01: authorize USDA ReConnect grant application for broadband expansion
- Ordinance 2023-08-04: amend purchasing policies and procedures (Ordinance 2020-05-01)
- Ordinance 2023-08-03: adopt records management plan per Local Government Records Act
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including issuing combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation (bonds), approving the proposed annual budget for FY 2023-24, accepting the certified tax roll, appointing the finance director to calculate tax rates, purchasing rifle-rated body armor, changing retirement eligibility for TMRS, and authorizing a membership agreement with Anytime Fitness. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizens-to-be-heard period.
- Ordinance authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-07-03 approving proposed Annual Appropriations Budget for FY beginning Oct 1, 2023
- Acceptance of 2023 certified tax roll
- Appointing finance director James Hernandez to calculate ad valorem tax rates for 2023-24
- Authorizing purchase of rifle-rated body armor from U.S. Armor via GSA contract GS-O7F-072DA
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and votes on several action items. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, a utility rate increase ordinance, and contracts for administration services and a civic center sign. The council will also discuss personnel and real property matters in executive session.
- Conditional Use Permit for a 16x72 1997 manufactured home at West Ward St. and South Willow St. (Lot 4, Block 2, Oster Young Addition, zoned A-O)
- Ordinance 2023-07-03 increasing water, wastewater, and solid waste rates effective October 1, 2023
- Resolution 2023-07-02 approving contract with D. Austin Colina & Associates for CDBG administration services
- Authorizing city manager to negotiate agreement with FSG Signs for civic center sign construction
- Public hearings scheduled for conditional use permits at 1324 W. Colorado and 420 S. Apple
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting on July 6, 2023, primarily to receive a presentation on city council budget priorities for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a review of bills paid. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, only the presentation and review items.
- Presentation: City council budget priorities for the 2023-24 fiscal year
- Review of bills paid
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the city's application for the 2023-2024 Texas Parks and Wildlife City Parks Outdoor Project. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-2024 Pearsall City Parks Outdoor Project application
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and consider several action items, including a resolution for a parks grant application, a contract ratification for CNG supply, a budget amendment ordinance, and awarding a bid for street improvements. The meeting also includes a citizens-to-be-heard period and a possible executive session.
- 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget Discussion and Presentation
- Resolution No. 2023-07-01 authorizing application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for 2023-2024 Pearsall City Parks Outdoor Project
- Ratification of contract for CERTARUS to supply Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) during planned gas service interruption
- Ordinance No. 2023-07-01 amending the adopted budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022
- Awarding bid for East Carter Street Improvement and authorizing city manager to negotiate contract
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for three conditional use permits to place manufactured homes on agriculturally zoned properties. The council will also discuss street improvement bids, a tax abatement program for new single-family homes, and other administrative items.
- Conditional use permit for Brenda Elizondo, 28x56 manufactured home, N. Roosevelt Rd.
- Conditional use permit for Misael Enamorado, 28x72 manufactured home, 1602 Chaparral Rd.
- Conditional use permit for Juanita Gonzales, 28x72 manufactured home, De Vilbiss Addition.
- Authorize city manager to issue invitation for bid for street improvements.
- Authorize drafting ordinance for tax abatement for new single-family homes.
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will canvass the May 6 municipal election results, appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem, and consider a budget amendment. They will also discuss EV charger installation, a traffic study on South Willow Street, and wrecker services for the police department.
- Resolution No. 2023-05-04: canvassing election returns and declaring results for Mayor and Council Places 5, 6, 7
- Resolution No. 2023-05-05: appointing Mayor Pro-Tem
- Ordinance No. 2023-05-02: amending FY 2022-23 budget
- Authorize RFP for EV charger installation contractor
- Ordinance No. 2023-05-03: stop signs at Ward Street and South Willow Street
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to act on several financial and administrative items, including accepting the annual audit, authorizing certificate of obligation financing, amending the FY2023 budget, and approving a memorandum of understanding for temporary shelter. The council will also set public hearing dates for three conditional use permit requests and may discuss litigation and the city manager's employment in executive session.
- Resolution 2023-05-01 accepting annual audit for FY ending Sept 30, 2022
- Plan of finance to issue certificates of obligation and related resolutions
- Ordinance 2023-05-01 amending the adopted budget for FY beginning Oct 1, 2022
- MOU with Chicanos Por La Causa for temporary crisis shelter
- Public hearing dates for conditional use permits at 1602 Chapparal Rd., DeVilbiss Addition, and North Roosevelt
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to allow a manufactured home on agriculturally zoned property, along with several fee waiver requests for community events. The council will also vote on resolutions supporting broadband expansion and authorizing the sale of a city parking lot, and will discuss the city manager's evaluation and a real property matter in executive session.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 2023-04-01 for a 56' x 26'8" manufactured home at 225 West Phelps (Lots 5 & 6, Blk 4, Osteryoung Addition, zoned A-O)
- Fee waiver requests for Pearsall Civic Center (senior dinner, Tree of Life Academy PTO fundraiser) and Victor Treviño Sports Complex (South Zone Bronco 12u and Pony 14u Regional Tournament, June 21-24, 2023)
- Resolution 2023-04-01 supporting expanded high-speed internet and broadband access
- Amendment to consultant services agreement with MuniServices LLC for local occupancy tax audit and administration
- Resolution 2023-04-02 authorizing city manager to finalize sale of a city parking lot
City Council
The City Council will consider several land use applications and housing program requests. The meeting also includes discussions regarding solid waste rates, water well projects, and election service contracts with Frio County.
- Conditional Use Permit and Ordinance for a manufactured home at 231 N. Garcia
- Requests for Proposals for professional management of TDHCA HOME fund projects
- Contract for Hispanic Heritage Festival event coordinator services
- Land use variance applications for properties in Pearsall Addition and Colonia Alta Vista
- Lease and Joint Election Agreements with Frio County
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances, including budget amendments and personnel policy updates. The meeting also includes public hearings for manufactured home permits and discussions regarding various real property transactions.
- Conditional Use Permits for manufactured homes at 1406 E. Haynes and N. Roosevelt
- Design task order for the BI-35 Sanitary Sewer & Lift Stations Project
- Contract negotiation with Motormouth Entertainment for Hispanic Heritage Festival services
- Ordinance No. 2023-02-06 ordering a General Election for May 6, 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-02-01 for the Pearsall Police Vehicle Project financial assistance
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including amending the city's alcohol sales hours ordinance, accepting $2,134,900 in state mitigation funding, and allowing a health clinic to use the library parking lot. The meeting includes public comment and routine procedural items.
- Consider amending Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) regarding hours of sale
- Accept $2,134,900 in CDBG mitigation funding through AACOG
- Authorize City Manager Federico Reyes as Designated Official for the funding
- Discuss allowing South Texas Rural Health to use Pearsall Public Library parking lot for walk-in clinics
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a public hearing to present maps and text produced under the TxCDBG Planning Study Contract No. 7220114. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of opening and closing the hearing, with the presentation in between.
- Public hearing on TxCDBG Planning Study Contract No. 7220114
- Presentation of maps and text for the City of Pearsall's planning study
- Meeting held at Pearsall City Hall, 215 S. Ash Street
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings and action items, including a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, a resolution adopting the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Plan, and an emergency repair contract for the Cherry Plant. The council will also consider ordinances on a manufactured home variance and a franchise amendment for Medina Electric Cooperative, plus setting public hearing dates for two conditional use permit requests.
- Conditional Use Permit for 2023 single wide manufactured home at 906 W. San Antonio (R-1 zoning)
- Resolution No. 2023-01-01 adopting 2022-2023 Comprehensive Plan
- Emergency repair contract with Alsay Inc. not to exceed $54,800 for Cherry Plant
- Ordinance No. 2023-01-01 allowing manufactured home and setback variance at 906 West San Antonio St.
- Ordinance No. 2023-01-02 amending franchise for Medina Electric Cooperative