Pearsall public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors will meet to discuss economic development opportunities, ongoing and future projects, and the TIRZ fund balance. The board will also swear in a newly appointed member, Marco Reyes, and set the next meeting date.

• Swearing in of newly appointed Board Member Marco Reyes
• Discussion of existing and possible economic development opportunities within Pearsall
• Discussion of projects recommended by TIRZ Board Members
• Discussion of ongoing, current, and future TIRZ projects
• Discussion of TIRZ fund balance

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a new subdivision ordinance, a budget amendment, and numerous equipment purchases. The council will also discuss a city manager contract amendment and receive presentations on the sports complex master plan and other topics.

• Ordinance 2024-11-01: new subdivision regulations
• Ordinance 2024-11-03: land use variances for a 5-acre residential subdivision at Willow/Frio St.
• Resolution 2024-11-01: formation of a public facility corporation
• Ordinance 2024-11-02: budget amendment for FY beginning Oct 1, 2024
• Multiple equipment purchases totaling over $500,000, including a skid steer ($108,195.48) and a Vactor truck ($78,912.50)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: issuing combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2024A) and approving a principal forgiveness agreement with the Texas Water Development Board. The meeting also includes a public hearing and presentation on the revised Chapter 38 Subdivision Ordinance.

• Public hearing on Chapter 38 Revised Subdivision Ordinance
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Series 2024A certificates of obligation
• Resolution approving principal forgiveness agreement with Texas Water Development Board

The Pearsall City Council unanimously approved the issuance of $6.4 million in combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2024A) for water and wastewater projects, and approved a resolution for a $7.4 million Texas Water Development Board financial assistance agreement with $1 million in principal forgiveness. The council also heard a presentation and public hearing on a revised subdivision ordinance but took no action on it.

• Approved issuance of $6.4M Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024A (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for TWDB principal forgiveness agreement of $7.4M with $1M forgiven (unanimous)
• Moved items 8A and 8B before Sections 6 and 7 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will consider ordering a May 2025 special election on whether to sell the city-owned natural gas distribution system, along with several other actions including a vehicle/equipment financing contract, a personnel manual adoption, and multiple zoning and ordinance items. The agenda also includes discussions on jail operations, affordable housing, and the personnel handbook.

• Resolution No. 2024-10-02: order special election May 3, 2025 on selling natural gas utility
• Resolution No. 2024-10-01: contract to finance vehicles/equipment for $754,378.70
• Ordinance No. 2024-10-02: adopt City of Pearsall Personnel Manual
• Utility bad debt write-off of $864,630.03 as of Sept 30, 2024
• Ordinance No. 2024-10-01: repeal curfew sections 34-69 to 34-70

The council approved a resolution ordering a May 3, 2025 special election on whether to sell the city's natural gas utility, passing 7-1. They also approved financing for vehicles and equipment, adopted a new personnel manual, and denied a preliminary plat for a subdivision. Several other items were approved, including a utility bad debt write-off and a library A/C repair contract.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10-02 ordering special election on gas utility sale (7-1)
• Approved $754,378.70 vehicle/equipment financing (unanimous)
• Adopted Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary plat for Willow/Frio St. subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved land use variance for 1408 Pecan St. (unanimous)
• Approved traffic control device ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $864,630.03 utility bad debt write-off (unanimous)
• Approved library A/C repair contract (6-1)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including issuing combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation (bonds), approving a task order for water line design, and acting on a final plat. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a discussion about a lineman designation.

• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
• Task Order No. 2 from YPR Engineering for 30% design of water line along I-35 frontage road
• Final Plat for Ruben Gabriel and Alyssa Monique Gonzales, 230 Cypress St., 0.39-acre re-plat of Lots 7, 8, 9, Block 102
• Proclamation of October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Discussion regarding City of Pearsall and a lineman designation

The Pearsall City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, with a unanimous vote. They also approved Task Order No. 2 from YPR Engineering for 30% design of a water line along I-35 frontage road, funded by the TIRZ Fund. A final plat for a 0.39-acre re-plat at 320 Cypress St. was approved unanimously. The council discussed but took no action on designating Pearsall as the 'Lineman Capital of Texas'.

• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance of Series 2024 Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 2 from YPR Engineering for $141,000 water line design (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 0.39-acre re-plat at 320 Cypress St. (unanimous)
• Discussed 'Lineman Capital of Texas' designation, no action taken

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the FY2025 budget and set the property tax rate, which would raise total property taxes by $211,538 (7.24%) over last year. The council will also consider repealing the business license ordinance, approving a community room agreement, and donating city-owned land to the school district. Several department reports and presentations are scheduled.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY2025 appropriations budget (Oct 1, 2024–Sep 30, 2025)
• Ordinance setting tax rate; property taxes to increase by $211,538 (7.24%)
• Ordinance repealing business license requirement (Ordinance No. 2018-11-02)
• Resolution approving donation of 2.77 acres at 311 E. Hackberry to Pearsall ISD
• Executive session on purchase/lease of 17.42-acre tract in Torres Irrigation & Mfg. Co. Survey

The Pearsall City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-25 budget and tax rate, which raises total property taxes by $211,538 (7.24%). The council also repealed the business license ordinance, approved a real estate donation to the school district, and directed staff on a land tract. No public comments were made during the budget hearing.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-09-01 establishing the tax rate for FY 2024-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-09-02 adopting the FY 2024-25 appropriations budget (unanimous)
• Repealed Ordinance 2018-11-02 requiring business licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09-01 for Camino Real Community Room Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved real estate donation agreement with Pearsall ISD for 2.77 acres at 311 E. Hackberry (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to proceed on 17.42-acre tract as discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 13 and September 3, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the proposed 2024 tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation, which is higher than the no-new-revenue rate, and the FY 2024-2025 budget that raises property taxes by $211,538 (7.24%). They will also vote on a plan of finance to issue certificates of obligation and an interlocal agreement for emergency ambulance services.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation for 2024
• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget with $211,538 property tax increase (7.24%)
• Consideration of plan of finance to issue certificates of obligation
• Resolution authorizing notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
• Interlocal agreement with Frio County, Dilley ISD, Pearsall ISD, City of Dilley for emergency ambulance services

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors is meeting to discuss its fund balance, proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and ongoing and future projects. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date. No votes on specific projects or budgets are listed, only discussion items.

• Approval of TIRZ Board meeting minutes from July 3, 2024
• Discussion of TIRZ fund balance and proposed 2024-2025 FY budget
• Discussion of ongoing projects in TIRZ
• Discussion of current and future projects in TIRZ

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and action on a rezoning request, a proposed property tax rate, and several other items. The council will also receive reports from police, public works, community development, and municipal court, and hold a budget workshop.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning Lots 9 & 10, Block 30 from R-1 to C-1 (Stephen and Kristi Williams)
• Resolution proposing ad valorem tax rate of $0.866624 for FY 2024-25, with public hearing set for Sept 3, 2024
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate termination of TDA Grant Agreement No. CDBG-CDV21-0495 for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Authorize City Manager to execute agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha for 2024-25 insurance benefits
• MOU with Camino Real Community Services to use City Community Room with waived rental fees

The Pearsall City Council approved a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.866624 for FY 2024-25 and set a public hearing for September 3, 2024. They also approved purchasing an Air Curtain Burner Burn Boss T24 via a grant, despite concerns about its size and utility. The council approved a rezoning request for Lots 9 & 10, Block 30 to C-1, and authorized terminating a TDA grant for wastewater improvements.

• Approved rezoning Lots 9 & 10, Block 30 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Trevino Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Camino Real Community Services for free community room use (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Air Curtain Burner Burn Boss T24 (5-2)
• Authorized termination of TDA Grant Agreement CDBG-CDV21-0495 (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha insurance agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-08-01 proposing $0.866624 tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved real property actions from executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget, including the general/utility funds, and consider several financial resolutions related to issuing certificates of obligation. The council will also act on the 2024 certified tax roll, tax rates, and various contracts and agreements.

• Plan of finance to issue certificates of obligation
• Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
• Resolution establishing intent to reimburse prior expenditures from obligation proceeds
• Acceptance of 2024 certified tax roll
• Task Order #3 with YPR Engineering for traffic control improvements at Louise and Lindsey Lane

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Pearsall City Council, primarily a budget workshop focused on the Utility Fund and other budget-related items. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and citizens to be heard. The meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Pearsall City Hall.

• Budget workshop on Utility Fund and other budget-related items
• Citizens to be heard public comment period
• Meeting accessible via Zoom webinar

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting that is primarily a budget workshop focused on the General Fund. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and a period for citizens to be heard, followed by the budget discussion and adjournment.

• Budget workshop on General Fund
• Citizens to be heard period
• Special meeting held via video conference and in person

The Pearsall City Council held a special meeting on July 23, 2024, to review departmental budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. Discussions covered court operations, police staffing and equipment, and various departmental budget requests.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this special meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use requests, park grant applications, and the adoption of a 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2024-25 budget revenues and the Business 35 water and wastewater line project.

• Adoption of the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan
• Land use variance for 111 N. Mulberry regarding side setback requirements
• Applications for Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grants (Indoor and Outdoor FY2025)
• Final Plat for Lindsey Lane Retail (2.000 acres)
• Contract for Public Works Service Center Warehouse Storage Expansion with KJ Oilfield Services

The Pearsall City Council approved the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan (excluding Chapters 12 and 13), adopted a water conservation and drought contingency plan, and authorized a contract with KJ Oilfield Services for the Public Works Service Center expansion. They also approved a resolution for a Texas Parks and Wildlife outdoor grant application, a final plat for Lindsey Lane Retail, a preliminary re-plat for 320 Cypress St., a land use variance for 111 N. Mulberry, and several other routine items. The council tabled a resolution for an indoor park grant due to lack of funds and tabled a presentation from Clarence Capital Partners due to internet issues.

• Approved 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-07-01 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with KJ Oilfield Services for Public Works Service Center expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-03 for TPW Outdoor grant application (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lindsey Lane Retail (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary re-plat for 320 Cypress St. (unanimous)
• Approved land use variance for 111 N. Mulberry (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-07-02 for TPW Indoor grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors will meet to discuss the zone's fund balance, proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and ongoing and future projects. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Discuss TIRZ fund balance and proposed budget for 2024-2025 FY
• Discuss ongoing projects in TIRZ
• Discuss current and future projects in TIRZ and other related matters

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the preliminary 2024-25 fiscal year budget, including presentations for the Volunteer Fire Department, Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, TIRZ, and ARP funds. They will also consider action items, including approving a fireworks display for the 4th of July and an ordinance granting a 10-year natural gas franchise to West Texas Gas Utility, LLC.

• Budget workshop for 2024-25 preliminary budget, including Volunteer Fire Department, Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, TIRZ, and ARP funds
• Consider approval of firework display for City of Pearsall 4th of July event
• Ordinance No. 2024-07-01 granting West Texas Gas Utility, LLC a 10-year natural gas franchise

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a public information meeting to inform residents about a proposed enhancement project for the Parks & Recreation Department. The meeting is required by the funding agency, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and will cover economic and environmental impacts, service area, and alternatives. Residents can submit questions or comments to Parks and Recreation Director Ramiro Otero.

• Public meeting on proposed parks enhancement project
• Meeting requested by Texas Parks and Wildlife funding agency
• Discussion of economic and environmental impact, service area, and alternatives
• Comments to Parks and Recreation Director Ramiro Otero

City Council

This meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda had included discussion of the TIRZ fund balance, a proposed 2024-2025 budget, and ongoing projects, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda included discussion of TIRZ fund balance and proposed 2024-2025 FY budget
• Agenda included discussion of ongoing and future TIRZ projects

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and action on a land use variance for a modular home at 513 E. Rio Grande, a final plat for ReFuel Market at FM 1581 & IH35, and several other items including traffic control devices, a streetlight agreement, and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes routine reports, consent agenda approval, and presentations.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 2024-06-01 for a 13-foot side setback variance for a modular home at 513 E. Rio Grande
• Final plat approval for ReFuel Market at FM 1581 & IH35 (3.632 acres plus 0.1951 acre)
• Preliminary re-plat for Jon Martin at 304 W. Rio Grande (Lot 1A, Block Q)
• Ordinance No. 2024-06-02 for traffic control devices on Margo Drive at North Pecan and Paseo De Tyner
• Authorizing streetlight installation agreement with AEP Texas for LED conversion

The Pearsall City Council approved the final plat for ReFuel Market at FM 1581 & IH35, a land use variance for a modular home at 513 E. Rio Grande, and a preliminary re-plat for Jon Martin. They also authorized the city manager to execute a streetlight installation agreement with AEP Texas, awarded an engineering services contract, and approved agreements with I3 Verticals and DPS. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final plat for ReFuel Market FM 1581 & IH35 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-06-01 for modular home variance at 513 E. Rio Grande (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary re-plat for Jon Martin, 304 W. Rio Grande (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to execute Streetlight Installation Agreement with AEP Texas (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering services contract for TWDB project (unanimous)
• Approved Master Agreement with I3 Verticals, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Contract with DPS for Failure to Appear Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-06-01 appointing Ethics Commission members (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on three main items: the 4th of July celebration venue and budget, a resolution regarding AEP Texas Inc.'s rate case, and the sale of the old city hall including final negotiations. The meeting is open to the public with options for remote participation.

• Discuss and consider venue, budget, and other ancillary items for the 4th of July
• Discuss and consider Resolution No. 2024-05-04 regarding AEP Texas Inc.'s Rate Case
• Discuss and consider sale of old city hall and final negotiations of the sale

The Pearsall City Council unanimously approved an additional $10,000 from the General Fund for the July 4th event, bringing the total to $20,000. They also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-05-04, which denies AEP Texas Inc.'s rate increase and authorizes legal representation. The council approved the sale of old city hall, allowing the buyer to keep the 'City Hall' sign. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved additional $10,000 for July 4th event, total $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-05-04 denying AEP rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved sale of old city hall with sign remaining (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with staff reports, presentations, and several action items. Key decisions include an interlocal agreement for emergency ambulance services, awarding a sewer improvement contract, and a request from Pearsall Rotary to waive civic center fees.

• Interlocal agreement for Emergency Ambulance Services with Frio County, Dilley ISD, Pearsall ISD, and City of Dilley
• Authorize contractor selection for TDA TxCDBG sewer system improvements (Contract No. CDV21-0495)
• Resolution 2024-05-01 awarding bank depository contract
• Ordinance 2024-05-01 amending parade regulations
• Preliminary plat for 2.00-acre parcel in Pablo Ortiz Survey No. 1412

The Pearsall City Council tabled an interlocal agreement for emergency ambulance services with Frio County, Dilley ISD, Pearsall ISD, and the City of Dilley after members raised concerns about unspecified costs and county contributions. The council also approved several items, including a bank depository contract, a sewer improvement contractor selection, and a preliminary plat, while tabling an Ethics Commission appointment resolution.

• Tabled interlocal agreement for Emergency Ambulance Services (unanimous)
• Approved bank depository contract with Security State Bank (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Elston Johnson & Associates for AWIA Risk & Resiliency assessment at $46,000 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for 2.00-acre parcel in Pablo Ortiz Survey (unanimous)
• Approved final re-plat of Lots 3&4 Block O, Pearsall West (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing HOME Program application (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-05-01 regulating parades (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-05-03 appointing Ethics Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and vote on seven land use variances and conditional use permits, mostly for manufactured homes, plus consider resolutions for wastewater treatment plant bids, financial and engineering services, and grant participation. The agenda also includes presentations on the San Antonio Food Bank, ISO fire ratings, and the Victor Trevino Sports Complex master plan.

• Public hearings and ordinances for manufactured home permits at N. Peach St., 520 Peach St., 507 S. Apple St., and other locations
• Land use variance for a storage building at 703 W. San Antonio
• Fence variance at 1402 E. Leona
• Authorize bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (TxCDBG Contract CDV21-0495)
• Resolutions for Justice Assistance Grant and Project Safe Neighborhoods

City Council

The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and vote on four conditional use permits: one for a Verizon Wireless tower near IH 35 and three for manufactured homes on specific properties. The council will also consider resolutions for water/wastewater funding, a utility rate study contract, and other routine items.

• Conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless tower at N Access IH 35 (A-O zoning)
• Conditional use permit for manufactured home at 1953 FM 1581 (Jose Oscar Leal)
• Conditional use permit for manufactured home at 229 N. Peach St. and 304 W. Rio Grande St. (Jon Walker Martin)
• Conditional use permit for manufactured home at 315 N. Cherry St. (Rodolfo G. Ortegon Jr.)
• Resolution requesting financial assistance from Texas Water Development Board for water/wastewater system