Vernon public meetings in 2025

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The City Commission will discuss several administrative appointments and grant resolutions. The body is also considering a street closure for a holiday event and a specific use permit for a carport.

• Request to close Eagle Street from Marshall Street to Wilbarger Street on December 20, 2025
• Sale of tax property Parcel 5057 at 1523 Maiden Street
• Public hearing for a carport specific use permit at 2517 Highland Park Drive
• RFP selection for CDBG Downtown Grant Administration (Resolution 1123)
• RFP/Contract for Solid Waste

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The Vernon City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a contract with RPMx Construction, LLC. for water and wastewater services. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session with the city attorney.

• Contract with RPMx Construction, LLC. for water and wastewater
• Closed executive session with City Attorney
• Public comment period
• Meeting at 1725 Wilbarger Street
• Meeting streamed on Facebook Live

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The City Commission will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance prohibiting construction in city rights-of-ways and the adoption of an accounting policies manual. The body will also consider forming an ad-hoc committee to review the City Charter.

• Ordinance Number 1846 to prohibit construction of structures within City of Vernon rights-of-ways
• City of Vernon Manual of Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Establishment of an ad-hoc committee to review the City of Vernon Charter
• Action regarding 2610 Eagle Street ~ Randy Adams

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The Vernon City Commission will discuss and possibly act on closing streets for the upcoming Christmas Parade. It will also consider tax‑sale properties held by Texas Communities Group, a request for proposals to manage a Texas Department of Agriculture grant with matching funds, and an amendment to the city purchasing policy (Ordinance 1845). Additional items include a fire department update on the 48/96 work schedule and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Closing of various streets for the Christmas Parade
• Discussion of Texas Communities Group tax sale properties
• Approval to solicit an RFP for a Texas Department of Agriculture grant and allocate matching funds
• Ordinance 1845 amending the Purchasing Policy for the City of Vernon
• Fire Department update on the 48/96 work schedule

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The Vernon City Commission approved routine consent agenda items and voted to close streets for the Christmas Parade on December 13, 2025. Commissioners approved the sale of Parcel 1350001 at 2221 14th Street to the Linda Shivers Living Trust for $18,001. The body authorized solicitation of an RFP to administer a potential Texas Department of Agriculture grant of up to $1 million with a $50,000 match, and adopted Ordinance 1845 changing the city purchasing policy threshold.

• Sale of Parcel 1350001, 2221 14th Street to Linda Shivers Living Trust for $18,001
• Motion to close streets along the Christmas Parade route from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Dec 13, 2025
• Approval to solicit an RFP for a firm to prepare and administer a TxCDBG grant up to $1 million with a 5% ($50,000) match
• Adoption of Ordinance 1845 amending the Purchasing Policy, raising the competitive bidding threshold to $100,000
• Fire Department grant of $265,000 for a new grass fire truck from the Texas Forestry Service

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The City Commission will discuss several ordinances, including a 2024-2025 budget amendment and rules for public information requests. The body will also consider road closures for local events and various board appointments.

• Ordinance Number 1844 amending the 2024-2025 City of Vernon budget
• Ordinance Number 1842 establishing time limits for responding to Public Information requests
• Ordinance Number 1843 regulating the use of City of Vernon logos, slogans, mottos and seal
• Approval of a bid for the EDA water line project
• Interlocal Agreement for an additional School Resource Officer (SRO) with Vernon ISD

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The City Commission approved a major water line contract and amended the 2024-2025 budget. The body also authorized several road closures for community events and filled multiple board appointments.

• Approved $2,464,389.00 bid from Southern Contractors Group, LLC for EDA water line project
• Accepted $53,710.00 grant for police rifle resistant vests
• Approved Ordinance 1844 amending the 2024-2025 budget to a $1,206,936 surplus
• Delayed demolition of property at 2610 Eagle Street until October 21, 2025
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for an additional School Resource Officer paid 100% by Vernon ISD

The commission accepted a $53,710 state grant to purchase rifle‑resistant vests for all police officers at no cost to the city. It approved a $2,464,389 bid from Southern Contractors Group for the EDA water‑line project and authorized change orders up to 25% plus additional bidding to expand the project. The 2024‑2025 city budget was amended, showing a $1.2 M surplus. Several board appointments and an interlocal agreement for an additional school resource officer were also approved.

• Accepted $53,710 grant for rifle‑resistant vests for 20 officers (unanimous)
• Approved water‑line contract with Southern Contractors Group for $2,464,389 and change orders up to 25% (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of additional bids to expand the water‑line project (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Lexington Street for New Season House of Worship celebration (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street closure for Munchkins on Main event (unanimous)
• Appointed Maurice Rosalez, Sandra Parmer, Bob Beazley, Sandra Holley to Planning and Zoning Commission (majority vote)
• Appointed Tip Igou, Pete Guerrero, Brian Fritze, David Worrall to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1844 amending the 2024‑2025 city budget (unanimous)

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The Vernon City Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance Number 1840, which sets the 2025‑2026 annual budget. It will also consider Ordinance Number 1841 for the 2025‑2026 maintenance and operations tax rate, interest, and sinking fund tax rate. Additional items include a settlement with Atmos Energy (Resolution Number 1121), appointing a representative to the Rolling Plains Management Corporation Board, and deciding on the non‑renewal of the solid waste contract with Waste Connections.

• Ordinance Number 1840 – adoption of the 2025‑2026 City of Vernon Annual Budget
• Ordinance Number 1841 – adoption of the 2025‑2026 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate, Interest, and Sinking Fund Tax Rate
• Resolution Number 1121 – settlement with Atmos Energy on a rate case
• Appointment of a representative to the Rolling Plains Management Corporation Board
• Non‑renewal of the contract with Waste Connections for solid waste services

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The Vernon City Commission will meet to decide on a settlement with Atmos Energy, approve the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 amended budgets for the Vernon Business Development Corporation (BDC), and amend the BDC’s bylaws. The meeting also includes public hearings on two specific use permits for carports and discussions on ordinances, street closures, and contract extensions.

• Settlement with Atmos Energy on rate case (Resolution 1121)
• Approve 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 amended budgets for Vernon Business Development Corporation
• Amend bylaws for Vernon Business Development Corporation (Resolution 1122)
• Public hearings on Specific Use Permits for carports at 2403 Crescent and 2907 Sunset Circle
• Extension of City Manager’s contract

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The City Commission met to set the proposed tax rate for the 2025 tax year. The body also scheduled public hearings for the upcoming annual budget and tax rate.

• Approved proposed 2025 tax rate of .53 per $100 valuation
• Scheduled public hearings for 2025-2026 Annual Budget and 2025 ad valorem tax rate for September 16, 2025

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The City Commission met for a special meeting consisting of a budget work session. No official actions were taken during this session.

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The City Commission approved several street closures for August events and a specific use permit for a carport. The body also authorized a new police vehicle purchase and amended the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

• Purchase of a Dodge Durango AWD for Police unit #205 for $66,079.00
• Ordinance Number 1836 amending the FY 2024-2025 budget to $33,112,888 in expenditures
• Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for a School Resource Officer with Vernon ISD
• Specific Use Permit (Ordinance 1837) for a front yard carport at 2024 Gordon Street
• Street closures for Orbison Main Street Car Show, Burnout Contest, and Summer’s Last Blast

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The City Commission approved the 2023-2024 annual audit and contracted Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming PC for the 2024-2025 audit. The body also updated tax abatement guidelines and held a budget work session.

• Approval of Ordinance Number 1835 updating Tax Abatement Guidelines
• Approval of the 2023-2024 Annual Audit
• Approval of engagement letter for 2024-2025 audit services with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming PC
• Denial of street closure request at 1324 Gilbert for August 23
• Budget work session

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The City Commission met to appoint a new Police Chief and reconsider a previous street repair project. The body voted to hire Dan Birbeck and decided against spending funds on engineering for Paradise Street.

• Hiring of Dan Birbeck as Police Chief
• Unanimous vote to deny the request for engineering and soliciting of bids for the repair of Paradise Street
• Discussion of potential $18,000 engineering cost for Paradise Street

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The Vernon City Commission met on May 27, 2025, to approve routine minutes, finance reports, and departmental updates. They also voted on zoning changes for industrial use, a sidewalk grant application, historical tax exemptions, and property sales. Several items were removed or tabled.

• Denied street closure at 1324 Gilbert Street on August 23, 2025
• Approved sale of tax properties: 1523 Maiden ($1,750), 1911 Beaver ($860), 920 Pease ($2,600)
• Approved $530,000 TxDot sidewalk grant for Hillcrest Drive (Hwy 70 to Wilbarger St)
• Granted 50% ad valorem tax exemption for historic home at 2720 Paradise Street
• Approved interlocal tax collection agreement with Wilbarger County ($9,754.50/year)

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The Vernon City Commission canvassed the May 3 election results, certified winners Don Aydelott and Jason Goodrum, and swore them in. They awarded a $1.6 million contract to Ella SA for continued installation of a 24-inch water pipeline using bond funds. Following executive session on police chief personnel, no action was taken on hiring an interim chief or a search firm.

• Canvassed election results: Aydelott and Goodrum elected; charter amendments passed (three-year terms, resignation upon candidacy).
• Approved Resolution 1117 and 1118 declaring election results.
• Administered oath of office to new commissioners.
• Recognized Vernon ISD athletes for state competition achievements.
• Awarded $1,606,545.20 contract to Ella SA for 24-inch HDPE pipeline extension.

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The City Commission approved consent agenda, recognized a paramedic, and approved several action items including street closures for the Southern Weather album release and Juneteenth Celebration, a special use permit for a carport at 2808 15th Street, sale of five tax properties, and an amended budget for the Vernon Business Development Corporation. They also authorized proceeding with bids for milling Paradise Street. A decision on the Fire/EMS schedule change was deferred to the May 27 meeting.

• Approved closing Marshall Street from Main to Cumberland for Southern Weather album release on June 7.
• Approved Juneteenth Celebration at Lyday Park and parade route on Houston Street June 21-22.
• Approved sale of five tax properties: 1328 Bowie ($1,000), 2911 Bacon ($2,400), 1523 Maiden ($800), 3112 Main ($4,250), 1307 Houston ($500).
• Approved proceeding with bids for milling and resurfacing Paradise Street from Main to Tolar.
• Approved special use permit for front yard carport at 2808 15th Street.

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The commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved Ordinance 1831 adding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a special exemption use in Heavy Industrial districts. They also approved Ordinance 1832 increasing solid waste service rates for Waste Connections. Other actions included appointing Glenn Barham to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board, approving a park use permit and road closure for upcoming events, and recognizing the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year with scholarships. An executive session on real property resulted in no action.

• Ordinance 1831 – adds Battery Energy Storage Systems as a special exemption use in Heavy Industrial districts (unanimous)
• Ordinance 1832 – rate increase for Waste Connections solid waste services (unanimous)
• Appointment of Glenn Barham as cities representative to Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board
• Approval of non-exclusive use of Orbison Park on May 10, 2025 for Pregnancy Help Center 5K/Fun Run
• Approval of road closure along parade route for Santa Rosa Roundup Parade on May 14, 2025

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The Vernon City Commission held a special meeting on March 18, 2025. They approved selecting legal counsel to represent the city in potential litigation against Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC related to a Master Relationship Agreement, and authorized the City Manager to finalize the agreement. They also authorized the City Manager to enter negotiations for the purchase of real property after an executive session.

• Selected legal counsel for potential litigation against Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC
• Authorized City Manager to finalize agreement for legal services
• Authorized City Manager to enter negotiations for purchase of real property

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The Vernon City Commission held a regular meeting on February 25, 2025. They approved a zoning change at 2201 Paradise Street from General Residential to Neighborhood Office for a professional office building, kept the healthcare contribution rate at $800 per employee per month, and adopted Ordinance 1830 amending front yard carport regulations. No action was taken on Ordinance 1831 adding Battery Energy Storage Systems as a special exemption use. Other actions included approving resolutions for the Atmos Cities Steering Committee assessment, the city investment policy, ARPA compliance documents, a July 3, 2025 fireworks event, a street closure for an Easter egg hunt, and a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT.

• Zoning change at 2201 Paradise Street from R-G to N-O for professional office building (Ordinance 1829)
• Healthcare contribution rate maintained at $800/month per employee for 2025
• Front yard carport regulations amended (Ordinance 1830)
• No action taken on Battery Energy Storage Systems zoning (Ordinance 1831)
• Municipal Maintenance Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation approved (Resolution 1116)

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The City Commission held a special meeting to address eligibility for a state grant. The body voted unanimously to designate officials to act on the city's behalf with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

• Approval of Resolution Number 1113 regarding the Recreational Trails Grant Program

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The Commission unanimously declared Hasanour Investments, LLC in default of a 2022 economic development agreement and demanded $109,600 in back payments, deferring the deadline to July 23, 2025. Commissioners also approved a specific use permit for a front yard carport at 2410 Gordon Street, called a general election for Precincts 3 and 4, placed charter amendments on the May 3, 2025 ballot, and authorized a contingent fee contract for delinquent utility collections.

• Declared Hasanour Investments, LLC in default of the 380 Agreement, deferring $109,600 payment to July 23, 2025
• Approved Ordinance 1828 – specific use permit for a front yard carport at 2410 Gordon Street
• Approved Resolution 1109 calling General Election for City Commissioner Precincts 3 and 4
• Approved Ordinance 1826 placing charter amendments (Sections 9.2 and 9.4) on the May 3, 2025 ballot
• Approved a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP for collection of delinquent utility accounts