Vernon public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will meet on December 19, 2023, to consider several municipal actions. Items include a request to close Eagle Street for a Christmas event, the reappointment of a Municipal Court Judge, and the potential purchase of an ambulance.
- Request to close Eagle Street from Marshall Street to Wilbarger Street on December 22, 2023
- Proposed change to Personnel Manual to include Columbus Day in the holiday schedule
- Sale of tax properties including parcels at 2611 Massie, 2907 Bacon, 2909 Bacon, and 2401 Wanderer
- Discussion regarding the purchase of an ambulance
- Resolution Number 1096 to appoint the City Manager for a solid waste grant application
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will meet to discuss a zoning change request for 2130 Stadium Drive and potential changes to certification pay for Utility Department employees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an emergency purchase for the Nitrate Plant and an ambulance chassis purchase.
- Public hearing for zoning change at 2130 Stadium Drive
- Ordinance Number 1809: rezoning 2130 Stadium Drive from Single Family Residential to Community Facilities
- Emergency purchase of a new PLC (programmable logic controller) at the Nitrate Plant
- Granting an access easement to Susan Pruitt Rader on property at 4507 Kennedy
- Changing certification pay for Utility Department employees
Agendas & Minutes
The Vernon City Commission will meet to consider closing various streets for the upcoming Christmas Parade. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an emergency purchase for a sewer line extension on Yamparika Street.
- Closing of various streets for the Christmas Parade
- Emergency purchase of a sewer line extension on Yamparika Street
- Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Approval of August 2023 finance reports and department reports
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will consider a legal settlement with Atmos Energy and the sale of two tax properties. The agenda also includes appointing new board members to the Business Development Corporation and reviewing a street closure request for a Fall Market.
- Resolution Number 1095 settlement with Atmos Energy
- Sale of 1502 Stephens to Luiz Diaz for $1,001.00
- Sale of 3230 Wichita to Luiz Diaz for $2,001.00
- Street closure request for Olive Street on October 7, 2023
- Appointment of two board members to the Business Development Corporation
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will discuss several requests for street closures related to local car shows and events. The agenda also includes consideration of naming streets in Orbison Park and the sale of various tax properties.
- Street closure request for Orbison Main Street Car Show on August 10, 2023
- Sale of Parcel 6283001 (2029 Lamar) to Keith McPhail for $1,025.00
- Sale of Parcel 3226001 (3617 Marshall) to Keith McPhail for $1,202.00
- Sale of Parcel 2788001 (2930 Mesquite) to Yolanda A. Garcia for $3,000.00
- Public hearing for Lakeview Church special exemption request
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding tax abatement guidelines and an alley closure at 5001 Wilbarger. The agenda also includes discussions on property sales, a request to close Stadium Drive for a fireworks display, and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year.
- Public Hearing: Tax Abatement Ordinance (Ordinance Number 1798)
- Public Hearing: Alley closure at 5001 Wilbarger (Ordinance Number 1797)
- Sale of tax property: Parcel 100186, 2DS25 Bowie to Ismael Guerra for $600.00
- Amendment of City of Vernon Fiscal Year Budget (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023)
- Request to close Stadium Drive during the July 3, 2023 Fireworks Display
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will discuss zoning changes at two properties and consider tax abatement agreements with two LLCs.
- Public Hearing on Zoning Change for 1505 Hillcrest
- Ordinance Number 1795 regarding zoning change request at 1505 Hillcrest
- Public Hearing on Zoning Change for 4625 Wilbarger
- Ordinance Number 1796 regarding zoning change request at 4625 Wilbarger
- Tax Abatement Agreement for Nidhihotels, LLC
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will meet to discuss the contract for incoming City Manager Darelt Kennon. The commission will also consider purchasing two pickup trucks, with one intended for the City Manager and another to be transferred to the Fire Department.
- Contract for incoming City Manager Darelt Kennon
- Purchase of two pickups from Vernon Auto Group for $43,375.00 and $42,430.00
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will review the 2021-2022 Annual Audit and discuss future audit services. The meeting also includes discussions on street projects, water line replacements, and a land purchase request.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Annual Audit by Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming
- Engagement letter for audit services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Sealed bid for 2023 Street Seal Coat Project
- Sealed bids to replace the water line at West Acres from Well #1 to Well #2
- Resolution Number 1094 regarding the sale of 1630 Wilbarger Street to Wilbarger County Texas
Agendas & Minutes
The City Commission will meet on March 28, 2023, to consider several municipal items. The agenda includes a public hearing for a tax abatement request from Nidhihotels, LLC and discussions regarding potential rate increases for solid waste services.
- Public hearing for tax abatement request from Nidhihotels, LLC
- Sale of tax property at 1231 Olive to Alan Dunkel for $2,150.00
- Potential rate increase for Solid Waste Services
- Sealed bid improvements to Yamparika Street
- Proposed changes to Police Personnel hours and compensation in the Personnel Manual