Houston public meetings in 2024

12.12.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to create a parks and recreation enterprise fund and vote on resolutions for community development block grants and state legislative priorities. The council will also confirm appointments and authorize a payment for a dump truck box and snowplow.

• Ordinance 24-19: Establish enterprise fund for parks and recreation
• Resolution 24-15: Authorize participation in Community Development Block Grant Program
• Resolution 24-17: Confirm state legislative priorities for FY 2026
• Authorize payment of $35,250.75 for dump truck box and snowplow
• Confirm appointments to Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commissions

12.12.24 Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider establishing an enterprise fund for parks and recreation. The agenda also includes marijuana license renewals, commission appointments, and a grant match for public works equipment.

• Ordinance 24-19: Establishing an enterprise fund for Parks and Recreation
• AM No. 24-37: $35,250.75 matching grant for Bob’s Services LLC dump truck box and snowplow
• Marijuana license renewals for Guest Services LLC (Choice Extracts), Houston Grass Station LLC, and High North LLC
• Resolution 24-15: Participation in the Community Development Block Grant program
• Resolution 24-17: State legislative priorities for FY 2026 capital improvement needs

11.14.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three budget amendments: $4,610 from the state for the fire department, $15,000 for an emergency cat colony response, and $121,586 from a cybersecurity grant. The Council will also consider 11 non-protest statements for marijuana and alcohol license transfers and renewals, appoint members to advisory boards, and vote on a resolution naming the Little Susitna Rotary Park. New business includes authorizing grant matches for equipment purchases totaling over $135,000.

• Ordinance 24-16: $4,610 from Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection for Houston Fire Department
• Ordinance 24-17: $15,000 from surplus for emergency cat colony response at Wasey Circle
• Ordinance 24-18: $121,586 from 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Resolution 24-16: Naming park and pavilion at Little Susitna River Campground as 'Little Susitna Rotary Park'
• Consent agenda includes Ordinance 24-19 establishing an enterprise fund for Parks and Recreation

11.14.24 Regular Mtg

The agenda lists 40 line items numbered COH 1 through COH 40 with no descriptions, indicating a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided document.

• No items with descriptions provided in the agenda text

10.24.24 Special City Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a feasibility study for a natural gas line project with a total estimated cost of $1,062,740. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and a resolution to authorize participation in that grant.

• Public hearing on CDBG project proposals
• Resolution 24-15 to authorize participation in CDBG program
• Feasibility study for natural gas lines in Houston
• Proposed gas line projects with estimated costs ranging from $254,740 to $653,000
• Future project estimate for Woody Lakes Subdivision at $450,000

10.24.24 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review a CDBG project proposal and program overview. The council is considering Resolution No. 24-15 to authorize participation in the Community Development Block Grant program.

• Resolution No. 24-15: Authority to participate in the Community Development Block Grant program
• Review of CDBG project proposals and program overview

10.21.24 Special Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to nominate and elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The agenda includes the swearing-in ceremonies for both positions and the recognition of outgoing officials.

• Nomination and election of Mayor
• Nomination and election of Deputy Mayor
• Swearing-in ceremonies for Mayor and Deputy Mayor

10.14.24 Specials Council Meeting

The council will consider Resolution 24-14 to accept the canvass board’s certificate and certify the October 1, 2024 regular city election. They will also conduct the swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected members, elect a mayor and deputy mayor, and address a recount request for Seat G.

• Resolution 24-14: accept canvass board certificate and certify Oct 1, 2024 election
• Swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members
• Election of mayor and deputy mayor
• Re‑count request for Seat G (Callie Courtney)

10.14.24 Special Council Meeting

At the special meeting on October 14, 2024, the Houston City Council will adopt Resolution 24‑14 to officially certify the October 1, 2024 regular election results. The agenda also includes a swearing‑in ceremony for the newly elected council members, the election of the mayor and deputy mayor, and a recount of the contested Seat G election involving Callie Courtney.

• Resolution 24‑14: certify the October 1, 2024 election results
• Swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members
• Election of mayor and deputy mayor
• Re‑count of Contest of Election Seat G – Callie Courtney

10.10.24 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on budget amendments for the fire department and animal shelter. The body will also consider a financial audit agreement and a cybersecurity grant.

• Ordinance 24-16: Appropriating $4,610.00 from State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection for the Houston Fire Department
• Ordinance 24-17: Appropriating $15,000.00 for the Houston Animal Shelter for feral cat collection and treatment
• Ordinance 24-15: Appropriating $8,692.68 from Public Works auction sales
• AM No. 24-14: Agreement with Altman, Rogers & Co for FY24 financial audit
• Ordinance 24-18: Introduction of $121,586.00 appropriation from 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

10.7.24 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider Resolution No. 24-14 to accept the Certificate of Canvass Board results and officially certify the October 1, 2024 regular city election. The meeting will also include a swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members. Standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment are also scheduled.

• Resolution No. 24-14: Accept Certificate of Canvass Board results and certify Oct 1, 2024 election
• Swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members

09-24-24 Special Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider several budget amendments, notably Ordinance 24-14-R to appropriate excess FY23‑24 revenue and Ordinance 24-15 to appropriate $8,693.79 from public works auction sales. The council will also vote on Resolution 24-08, which approves a conditional use permit for natural resource extraction at 4541 N Telsitna St and 4616 N King David St. Additional items include a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and action memorandums on election officials, a USDA grant agreement, and a payment to CAT Financial.

• Ordinance 24-14-R: amend FY23‑24 budget to appropriate excess revenue and allocate $65,000 to the reserve account
• Ordinance 24-15: amend FY24‑25 budget by appropriating $8,693.79 from public works auction sales to a capital account
• Resolution 24-08: approve conditional use permit for natural resource extraction at 4541 N Telsitna St and 4616 N King David St
• AMNO. 24-13: confirm the number of election officials for the October 1, 2024 regular city election
• AM NO. 24-12: authorize the mayor to sign the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant Agreement (OMB #0575‑0173)

9.12.24 Council Mtg

The Houston City Council will consider two ordinances that approve award amendments for flood‑damage reconstruction projects, totaling about $3.8 million. They will also review a zoning board resolution on conditional use permits for natural‑resource extraction sites at 4541 N TLSITNA St and 4616 N King David St. Public comments will be taken before any votes.

• Ordinance No. 24-12: approve $1,707,910.88 award amendment for Nine Roads reconstruction
• Ordinance No. 24-13: approve $2,064,750.00 award amendment for King Arthur Drive reconstruction
• Resolution No. 24-08: zoning board review of conditional use permits for 4541 N TLSITNA St and 4616 N King David St
• Unfinished Business: Councilmember McDonald’s appeal regarding Woods Innovation Grant records
• Public participation: up to 3‑minute comments from citizens and businesses

9.12.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider three ordinances and one resolution during the September 12 meeting. Two ordinances (No. 24-12 and No. 24-13) seek approval of award amendments for flood‑reconstruction projects totaling $3,772,660.88. A resolution (No. 24-08) reviews a conditional use permit for natural‑resource extraction at two north‑Houston sites. Additional budget amendment ordinances will also be introduced.

• Ordinance No. 24-12: Accept award amendment for nine‑road flood reconstruction, $1,707,910.88.
• Ordinance No. 24-13: Accept award amendment for King Arthur Drive flood reconstruction, $2,064,750.00.
• Resolution No. 24-08: Review findings for conditional use permit at 4541 N TLSITNA ST and 4616 N KING DAVID ST.
• Ordinance No. 24-14-R: Amend FY23‑24 budget to appropriate excess revenue (amount not specified).
• Ordinance No. 24-15: Amend FY24‑25 budget, appropriating $8,693.79 from public works auction sales.

8.27.24 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will introduce Ordinance 24-14 to amend the FY23-24 budget and appropriate excess revenue. The meeting includes project updates from the Mayor and an appeal regarding a denied records request for grant and expenditure information.

• Introduction of Ordinance 24-14 to amend FY23-24 budget and appropriate excess revenue
• Public hearing for Ordinance 24-14 set for September 12, 2024
• Mayor's updates on Cheri Lake Project, Nine Roads Project, and City IT progress
• Appeal by Councilmember McDonald regarding denied records request for Woods Innovation Grant and Public Works expenditures
• Executive session request regarding employee Tani Schoneman

8.8.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a second public hearing on two ordinances: one amending compensation rules and another appropriating $20,000 for council salaries. The council will also vote on accepting funding for road reconstruction projects and confirming the appointment of a new Public Safety Director.

• Ordinance 24-11: Appropriates $20,000 to council salary and wages
• Ordinance 24-12: Accepts $1,707,910.88 for Nine Roads Reconstruction
• Ordinance 24-13: Accepts $2,064,750.00 for King Arthur Drive Reconstruction
• Resolution 24-12: Confirms Christian Hartley as Public Safety Director
• Resolution 24-13: Requests conveyance of land for a future train depot

7.11.24 Regular Council Mtg

The City Council will review several items including conditional use permits for natural resource extraction and a reorganization of the Department of Public Safety. The agenda also includes a contract for reconditioning nine flood-damaged roads and a vote on candidates for an open council seat.

• Review of letters of interest and ballot vote for Council Seat G
• Conditional use permit for natural resource extraction at 12176 W Birch Rd (Resolution 24-07)
• Conditional use permit for natural resource extraction at 4541 N Telsitna St (Resolution 24-08)
• Ordinance to create a Department of Public Safety and update staff titles (Ordinance 24-04)
• Contract authorization for $1,483,672.00 for reconditioning nine flood damaged roads

7.11.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will review applications for an open council seat, hold public hearings and vote on two natural resource extraction permits at W Birch Rd and N Telsitna St, and consider creating a new Department of Public Safety to restructure local emergency services. The council will also vote on a $1,483,672 contract to repair nine flood-damaged roads, adopt capital improvement priorities for 2025–2031, and approve land for a future municipal airport.

• Public hearing and vote on conditional use permits for natural resource extraction at 12176 W Birch Rd and 4541 N Telsitna St.
• Ordinance to create a new Department of Public Safety and restructure fire and police leadership roles.
• Contract authorization with QAP for $1,483,672.00 to recondition nine flood-damaged roads in Houston.
• Adoption of legislative priorities for the Fiscal Years 2025–2031 Capital Improvement Program.
• Approval of land location selected by the Airport Committee for a future municipal airport.

6.19.24 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to review an auditor report and consider a resolution regarding bank authorization. The agenda also includes an information memorandum concerning the Department of Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch Program.

• Auditor Report by Steve Wadleigh, Altman & Rogers
• Resolution No. 24-10: Authorizing Dave Childs to act on behalf of the city with Northrim Bank and removing Mike Adams
• Information Memorandum No. 24-12: Department of Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch Program

6.13.24 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will address the resignation of Deputy Mayor Mike Adams and the election of a successor. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding budget amendments for fire and public works grants.

• Ordinance 24-07: Compensation for firefighters who serve as City Council members
• Ordinance 24-08: Appropriation of $6,840.00 from the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant
• Ordinance 24-09: Appropriation of $55.462.96 for Public Works equipment and supplies
• Action Memo 24-06: Purchase of a Timberwolf Firewood Processing Machine for $105,466.32
• Ordinance 24-04: Creation of a new Department of Public Safety

6.13.24 Regular Mtg

The council will address the resignation of Deputy Mayor Mike Adams and hold an election for his replacement. Additionally, the council is considering several ordinances related to firefighter compensation, grant appropriations, and public safety department restructuring.

• Election of a new Deputy Mayor following Mike Adams' resignation
• Ordinance 24-07: Compensation for firefighters serving as City Council members
• Ordinance 24-08: $6,840.00 appropriation from Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant to Fire Department
• Ordinance 24-09: $55,462.96 appropriation for Public Works equipment and supplies match
• Action Memorandum 24-06: Purchase of a Timberwolf Firewood Processing Machine for $105,466.32

5.29.24 Special Council Meeting

The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 24-09 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This ordinance would appropriate $74,996.64 to provide a required match for an incoming Wood Innovations grant to fund Public Works equipment and supplies.

• Ordinance No. 24-09: Appropriation of $74,996.64 for Public Works equipment, gear, and supplies
• Public hearing scheduled for June 13, 2024

5.29.24 Work Session

The Houston City Council will discuss Ordinance 24-04 during this work session. The ordinance proposes creating a new Department of Public Safety and moving all public safety responsibilities under that department. No decisions or votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Ordinance 24-04: Creation of a new Department of Public Safety
• Proposal to remove Fire Chief and Police Chief from Director status
• Proposal to update Clerk/Treasurer title to Clerk

05.09.24 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances to create a Department of Public Safety and adopt the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget. Additional items include discussions on firefighter compensation, fire department grants, and business license non-protests.

• Ordinance 24-04: Creation of a Department of Public Safety
• Ordinance 24-05: Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 annual budget and 6-year capital improvement plan
• Ordinance 24-07: Compensation for firefighters serving as City Council members
• Ordinance 24-08: $6,840.00 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant for the Houston Fire Department
• Non-Protest statements for marijuana manufacturing and beverage dispensary licenses

05.09.24 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances to create a Department of Public Safety and adopt the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Other items include compensation adjustments for firefighters serving on Council and a budget amendment for fire department grants.

• Ordinance 24-04: Creates a new Department of Public Safety and removes Fire Chief and Police Chief from director status
• Ordinance 24-05: Adoption of the annual budget for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, and a six-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 24-07: Addresses compensation for firefighters who serve as City Council members
• Ordinance 24-08: Approves $6,840.00 from the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant to the Houston Fire Department

04.11.24 Regular City Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will review several ordinances including the 2024 annual and capital budget. The council is also considering a reorganization of the Department of Public Safety and two conditional use permit applications.

• Resolution 24-02: Conditional use permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road
• Resolution 24-03: Conditional use permit for natural extraction at 15875 W Parks Highway by Colaska Inc. DBA QAP
• Ordinance 24-04: Creating a new Department of Public Safety and updating staff titles
• Ordinance 24-05: Adoption of the annual budget and capital budget for fiscal year 2024
• Action Memorandum 24-03: Statement of Non-Protest for North North Enterprises LLC marijuana concentrate manufacturing license

04.11.24 Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider Ordinance No. 24-05 to adopt the fiscal year 2024 annual and capital budgets. The agenda also includes a non-protest statement for a marijuana concentrate manufacturing license application. Additionally, the council will revisit an ordinance regarding compensation and reimbursement.

• Adoption of FY 2024 annual and capital budget (Ordinance No. 24-05)
• Marijuana concentrate manufacturing license application (North North Enterprises LLC DBA DDIII)
• Amendment to HMC Section 2.04.050 regarding compensation and reimbursement (Ordinance No. 24-02)
• Review of COH Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook

03.14.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will review several ordinances, including a proposal to create a Department of Public Safety. The council is also scheduled to vote on conditional use permits for a meteorological tower and natural extraction.

• Resolution 24-02: Conditional use permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road
• Resolution 24-03: Conditional use permit for natural extraction at 15875 W Parks Highway
• Ordinance 24-01: Appropriation of $86,069.00 from the State of Alaska Division of Forestry for fire equipment
• Ordinance 24-04: Creation of a Department of Public Safety and restructuring of public safety roles
• Action Memorandum 24-03: Statement of Non-Protest for North North Enterprises LLC marijuana concentrate manufacturing license

02.08.24 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider ordinances regarding fire department funding and municipal compensation. The council is also scheduled to hold public hearings on conditional use permit applications for a meteorological tower and a site on W Parks Highway.

• Ordinance No. 24-01: Accepting $86,069.00 for fire equipment and supplies
• Conditional Use Permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road
• Conditional Use Permit at 15875 W Parks Highway
• Appointment of Gary Quimby to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Amendment to HMC Section 2.04.050 regarding compensation and reimbursement

02.08.24 Regular Council Meeting

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01.11.24 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

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