Borger public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including awarding a $427,025 bid for Huber Park playground equipment and an $88,860 bid for John Deere equipment, plus a tax deed for a property on N McGee St. They will also hold a public hearing on annexing a 30-acre tract, and consider an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County on drone operations, an investment policy update, and a travel policy amendment. A public hearing for a juvenile curfew renewal is scheduled for January 3rd.

• Award $427,025 to Playgrounds Etc. for Huber Park play equipment (Buy Board contract)
• Approve $88,860 bid to YellowHouse Machinery for John Deere cold planer and skid steer
• Approve tax deed for 910 N McGee St (Lots 20-23, Block 1, Original Townsite)
• Public hearing and final reading on annexing 30-acre tract in Section 23, Block Y, Arnold and Barrett Survey
• Interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

City Council approved the annexation of a 30-acre tract of land and awarded a $427,025 contract for playground equipment. The council also approved equipment for the street department, a property sale, and updated city investment and travel policies.

• Approved Ordinance O-12-22 annexing a 30.00 acre tract of land (All present voted aye)
• Awarded $427,025 playground equipment bid to Playgrounds, Etc. (All present voted aye)
• Awarded $88,860.00 street equipment bid to YellowHouse Machinery Company (All present voted aye)
• Approved sale of property at 910 N. McGee St. (All present voted aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution R-029-22 updating the City's investment policy (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution R-030-22 amending employee travel policies to a per diem advance policy (All present voted aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 3, 2023, to renew Juvenile Curfew (All present voted aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to annex a 30-acre tract on Carbon Road (BISD Ag Facility), plus consider resolutions for the 10th Street Reconstruction Project, including an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT and transfers of State Spur 119 and Spur 140. They will also receive the FY 2022 Borger, Inc. Annual Report and a TxDOT Traffic Signal Warrant Study for the 10th and Hedgecoke intersection. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, expenditures, and bids for FY 2023 Concrete Services and Network Backup Services.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-012-22 to annex a 30.00-acre tract (portion of a 70-acre tract, Section 23, Block Y, Arnold and Barrett Survey, Hutchinson County)
• Resolution R-025-22: Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for 10th Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution R-027-22: Request transfer of State Spur 119 (10th Street) from TxDOT to City
• Resolution R-028-22: Request transfer of State Spur 140 (N. Main St.) from TxDOT to City
• Receive TxDOT Traffic Signal Warrant Study for removal of signalized intersection at 10th and Hedgecoke

The City Council approved an advanced funding agreement with TxDOT for the rehabilitation of 10th Street and requested the transfer of State Spur 119 and State Spur 140 to city control. The Council also awarded service bids for concrete and network backup and introduced an ordinance to annex a 30-acre tract for the Borger ISD Ag Facility.

• Approved Resolution R-025-22 for TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for E 10th St (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-027-22 requesting transfer of State Spur 119 from Cedar St. to Florida St. (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-028-22 requesting transfer of State Spur 140 from 10th St. to north traffic circle (All Aye)
• Awarded FY 2023 Concrete Services bid to A & M Construction of Stinnett (All Aye)
• Awarded FY 2023 Network Backup Service bid to Thinkgard for $55,680 (All Aye)
• Introduced Ordinance O-012-22 on first reading to annex 30.00 acre tract for Borger ISD Ag Facility (All Aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of November 2022 (All Aye)
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2022 regular meeting (All Aye)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to address property maintenance code violations. The commission will hear one new case involving a variance request for a residential stove in a commercial building without a vent hood, and six continued cases at specific addresses. They may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and assess civil penalties.

• New case: variance for residential stove in commercial building without vent hood
• Continued case: 603 E 11th Street (Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition)
• Continued case: 800 Whittenburg (Lot 17-18, Block 9, Original Townsite)
• Continued case: 631 Deahl (Lot 1-3, Block 30, Original Townsite)
• Continued case: 614 Stevenson, 322 W Coolidge, 310 W Grand

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending a change to the city's Future Land Use map to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 22, 2022 regular meeting and standard procedural items like roll call and citizen comments.

• Recommendation to City Council on Future Land Use map change
• Approval of August 22, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider awarding bids for a City Hall roof replacement ($329,875) and a wastewater treatment plant skid steer ($61,629), receive a water/wastewater rate study, and set a public hearing for a 30-acre annexation. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a city manager's report.

• Award bid for City Hall Roof Replacement to Cantex Roofing for $329,875
• Award bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Skid Steer to Yellowhouse Machinery for $61,629
• Receive Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Design Study from Newgen Strategies and Solutions
• Resolution R-026-22 setting public hearing for annexation of 30-acre tract in Hutchinson County
• Approve expenditures for first half of November 2022

The City Council awarded contracts for a new City Hall roof and a wastewater treatment plant skid steer. Council also scheduled public hearings for the annexation of a 30-acre tract of land requested by the school district.

• Approved $329,875 bid to Cantex Roofing for City Hall roof replacement (All present voted aye)
• Approved $61,629 bid to Yellowhouse Machinery for Wastewater Treatment Plant skid steer (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution R-026-22 to schedule public hearings on Dec 6 and Dec 20 for annexation of 30-acre tract (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of November 2022 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022, work session and regular meeting (All present voted aye)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of prior minutes and a single variance request. The board will consider allowing a storage building on a lot not contiguous to the applicant's homestead. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Variance request for storage building at 400 Butadieno (Lot 10, Block 18, Bunavista)
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2022 regular meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and one public hearing item. The board will consider a variance request to place a storage building on a lot at 400 Butadieno that is not contiguous to the applicant's homestead. The meeting also includes citizen comments and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request for storage building at 400 Butadieno (Lot 10, Block 18, Bunavista)
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per citizen

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will meet to consider minutes from October 6, 2022, and hold public hearings on alleged property maintenance code violations. The commission may order repairs, demolition, securing, or civil penalties for properties at 120 A Froma, 603 E 11th Street, and 800 Whittenburg. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on 120 A Froma (Lot 11, Block 7, North Hills)
• Continued case: 603 E 11th Street (Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition)
• Continued case: 800 Whittenburg (Lot 17-18, Block 9, Original Townsite)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The City Council will discuss possible changes to the City's Travel and Purchase Card Policies, including a proposed shift to GSA per diem rates for meals and lodging. They will also discuss possible unbudgeted capital purchases using excess revenues.

• Discuss changes to Travel and Purchase Card Policies
• Proposed switch to GSA per diem rates for travel expenses
• Discuss possible unbudgeted capital purchases from excess revenues

The City Council conducted a work session to review travel and purchase card policies and potential unbudgeted capital purchases. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider a petition to annex a 30-acre tract, approve final change orders for the Dome Civic & Convention Center project, and act on a property purchase agreement for 910 N. McGee St. The council will also discuss and potentially appoint a member to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors.

• Annexation petition for a 30-acre tract in Hutchinson County with a service plan resolution
• Final change orders for the Dome Civic & Convention Center project
• Agreement to purchase property at 910 N. McGee St. from The Bolt Store, LLC
• Appointment of Terry Milum to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors
• Proclamation recognizing Dr. Dustin Hawley and Stephanie Palmer

City Council approved the sale of property at 910 N. McGee St. to the Bolt Store, LLC and adopted a service plan for the annexation of a 30-acre tract on Carbon Road. The Council also approved final change orders for the Dome Civic and Convention Center project and appointed a member to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors.

• Approved purchase agreement with Bolt Store, LLC for property at 910 N. McGee St. (All Aye)
• Adopted Resolution R-024-22 approving service plan for 30-acre annexation on Carbon Road (All Aye)
• Approved all Construction Change Requests for the Dome Civic and Convention Center Project (All Aye)
• Appointed Terry Milum to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors for term ending June 30, 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved October 2022 expenditures (All Aye)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items such as approving minutes, expenditures, and financial reports. They will also consider a final reading of an ordinance on Texas Municipal Retirement System participation and a resolution designating investment representatives for TexPool. The agenda includes a proclamation for Fair Housing Month and a citation presentation to police officers.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-011-22 on Texas Municipal Retirement System participation
• Resolution R-023-22 designating authorized representatives for TexPool investments
• Accept/reject winning bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding
• Proclamation designating November 2022 as Fair Housing Month
• Citation presentation to Borger Police Department for Meritorious Service

The City Council approved Ordinance O-011-22 on final reading, adopting provisions affecting city employee participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The Council also accepted a winning bid from Texas Communities Group for a property at 1411 Baker Street, sold for $1,101.00, and authorized the Mayor to execute the tax deed. Additionally, the Council approved Resolution R-023-22 designating authorized representatives for city investments with TexPool, and approved the minutes and expenditures for September 2022.

• Approved Ordinance O-011-22 on final reading, adopting provisions affecting city employee participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (unanimous).
• Accepted the winning bid for property R5049 at 1411 Baker Street for $1,101.00 and authorized the Mayor to execute the tax deed (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution R-023-22 designating authorized representatives for city investments with TexPool (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of September 2022 (unanimous).
• Received the fiscal year-to-date financial statement (no vote required).
• Received the Quarterly Investment Summary for Quarter Ending September 2022 and Annual Investment Summary for Fiscal Year 2022 (no vote required).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from September 1, 2022, and hear public comments. The main business is public hearings on new and continued cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations, where the commission may order repairs, demolition, or other actions and assess penalties.

• New building standards cases to be heard
• Continued cases at 631 Deahl, 614 Stevenson, 603 E 11th St, 322 W Coolidge, 310 W Grand, 800 Whittenburg, 224 Borger Shopping Plaza, 414 Borger Shopping Plaza
• Consideration of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items including meeting minutes, expenditures, and financials, plus several action items. Key decisions include final approval of a fee schedule ordinance, a resolution amending the employee manual, an ordinance on Texas Municipal Retirement System participation, a financial services agreement with the Borger Economic Development Corporation, a dumpster purchase, a wastewater project bid award, cancellation of the October 4 meeting, and a development agreement. The agenda also includes a citizen comment period and the city manager's monthly report.

• Approve final reading of Ordinance O-010-22 amending the FY 2023 Fee Schedule
• Approve Resolution R-022-22 amending the City of Borger Employee Manual
• Approve Ordinance O-011-22 adopting provisions for Texas Municipal Retirement System participation
• Approve Financial Services Agreement with Borger, Inc. (Borger Economic Development Corporation)
• Award bid for 2022 Downtown Wastewater Improvement Project to Bo Simon, Inc. for $889,821.75

The City Council approved several items including a revised employee manual with annual vacation accrual, introduced a TMRS vesting change on first reading, and awarded the 2022 Downtown Wastewater Improvement Project to Bo Simon, Inc. for $889,821.75. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved Ordinance O-10-22 amending the City's Fee Schedule on final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-022-22 adopting revised Employee Manual 2022 with annual vacation accrual (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-011-22 on first reading to change TMRS vesting period (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Services Agreement between City and Borger, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 108 three-yard dumpsters from Roll-Offs USA for $78,945 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Downtown Wastewater Improvement Project to Bo Simon, Inc. for $889,821.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement with Andrew T. Masters & Donna M. Masters for 0.450-acre tract (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 4, 2022 regular meeting due to TML conference conflict (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2023 operating budget, set the property tax rate at $0.710000, and approve the fee schedule. They will also consider purchasing 16 vehicles for $671,810, approve interlocal fire and mutual aid agreements, and cast votes for TML board elections.

• Approve Ordinance O-008-22 setting combined tax rate at $0.710000 for FY 2023
• Adopt FY 2023 Operating Budget (Ordinance O-009-22) after public hearing
• Authorize purchase of 16 vehicles from Caldwell County for $671,810 via Buy Board Contract 601-19
• Approve Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection with Hutchinson County
• Approve Interlocal Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with Carson County

The Borger City Council approved the FY 2023 operating budget and set the combined tax rate at $0.71 per $100 valuation. The council also approved the purchase of 16 budgeted vehicles, accepted bids for three property sales, and approved several interlocal agreements for fire protection and mutual aid. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance O-008-22 setting combined tax rate at $0.71 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-009-22 adopting FY 2023 operating budget (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 16 budgeted vehicles for $671,810 via Buy Board contract (unanimous)
• Accepted three winning bids for city-owned properties from Texas Communities Group (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-021-22 adopting FY 2023-2027 Community Investment Program (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Protection Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with Carson County (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-010-22 amending fee schedule on first reading (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the FY 2023 Budget and Community Investment Program, possible changes to the city's vacation policy and TRMS vesting period, and items on the regular agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2023 Budget and Community Investment Program
• Discussion of possible changes to City's Vacation Policy
• Discussion of possible changes to TRMS Vesting Period
• Discussion of items on September 6, 2022 Regular Agenda

The council held a work session to discuss the FY 2023 Budget and Community Investment Program, possible changes to the City's Vacation Policy and TRMS Vesting Period, and items on the regular agenda. No votes or final decisions were recorded.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission meets to handle routine business and public hearings on alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The commission may order repairs, demolition, or civil penalties for properties on the agenda. One new case at 631 Deahl is continued pending action, and four returning cases are scheduled for hearing.

• Approve minutes of August 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Continued case: 631 Deahl (Lot 1-3, Block 30, Original Townsite)
• Returning cases: 603E 11th Street, 322 W Coolidge, 310 W Grand, 800 Whittenburg
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per citizen

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider resolutions on utility rate cases, set the FY2022 tax rate, and introduce the FY2023 budget. It will also act on consent items including a $53,104 phone system purchase and a demolition lien release, and discuss the Borger, Inc. executive director appointment in executive session.

• Resolution R-018-22 on SPS surcharge for 2021 Base Rate Case true-up period
• Resolution R-019-22 denying Texas Gas Service rate increase and seeking expense reimbursement
• Ordinance O-008-22 setting combined tax rate at $0.710000 for FY2022
• Ordinance O-009-22 adopting FY2023 Operating Budget; public hearing Sept 6
• Purchase of telephone hardware/hosting from CDW-G for $53,104.06

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt resolutions denying proposed surcharges from Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) and a rate increase from Texas Gas Service Company, authorizing continued participation in the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities and retention of legal counsel. The Council also approved a new phone system purchase, released a demolition lien, amended the fiscal policy to raise the fund balance target to 28%, introduced a lower tax rate of $0.710000 per $100 valuation on first reading, received the proposed FY 2023 budget, and confirmed Amy Fesser as Executive Director of Borger Economic Development Corporation.

• Adopted Resolution R-018-22 denying SPS's proposed surcharge related to PUC dockets (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-019-22 denying Texas Gas Service Company's proposed rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of telephone hardware, hosting, and implementation services from CDW-G for $53,104.06 (unanimous)
• Approved release of demolition lien at 223 N. Whittenburg (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-020-22 amending the 2014 Fiscal Policy, increasing fund balance target to 28% (unanimous)
• Introduced on first reading Ordinance O-008-22 setting tax rate at $0.710000 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Received proposed FY 2023 Operating Budget and scheduled public hearing for September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Amy Fesser as Executive Director of Borger Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a public meeting to consider alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and may assess civil penalties. The agenda includes one new case and four continued cases, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• New case: 614 Stevenson (Lot 23-24 & W/12' of 25, Block 6, Thompson Addition)
• Continued case: 603 E 11th Street (Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition)
• Continued case: 322 W Coolidge (Lot 19 & W/2 of 20, Block 19, Isom)
• Continued case: 801-805 E. 6th Street (Lot 8-10, Block 5, East Side Addition)
• Continued case: 310 W Grand (Lot 30-31, Block 20, Isom Addition)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider setting a proposed combined tax rate of 0.710000 per $100 valuation and schedule public hearings for adoption. They will also vote on approving an amended FY 2022 budget for Borger, Inc., the economic development corporation, and its FY 2023 annual plan of work. Additionally, they will consider authorizing a $97,461 sole-source contract for upgrades and repairs to the DopRad Radar.

• Proposed combined tax rate of 0.710000 per $100 valuation
• Resolution R-017-22 approving amended FY 2022 budget for Borger, Inc.
• Approval of Borger, Inc.'s Annual Plan of Work for FY 2023
• Authorize $97,461 sole-source contract to Advanced Design Corporation for DopRad Radar upgrades
• Consent agenda: minutes, expenditures, and financials

The Borger City Council approved scheduling a public hearing and adoption of a proposed FY 2023 tax rate of 0.710000 per $100 valuation, with final action set for September 6, 2022. The council also authorized $97,461 in upgrades to the DopRad Radar by Advanced Design Corporation, fully reimbursed by Pantex, and approved the amended FY 2022 budget and FY 2023 Plan of Work for the Borger Economic Development Corporation. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved scheduling public hearing and adoption of FY 2023 tax rate of 0.710000 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Authorized Advanced Design Corporation to complete DopRad Radar upgrades for $97,461, reimbursed by Pantex (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-017-22 approving amended FY 2022 budget for Borger Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Plan of Work for Borger, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for last half of July 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the proposed FY 2023 budget, including a proposed tax rate decrease, revenue and expenditure summaries, capital equipment purchases, and capital projects. They will also discuss any item on the regular meeting agenda.

• Proposed tax rate decrease from $0.807105 to $0.733500 per $100 valuation
• General Fund budget of $16,876,815, a 1.49% increase from amended FY 2022
• Water/Sewer Fund budget of $12,858,197, a 2.99% decrease from amended FY 2022
• Solid waste fee increase of $0.50 per month
• Capital projects include Main St. revitalization, Huber Park play equipment, and Bunavista Splashpad

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2023 Budget, Community Investment Program, and Tax Rate, as well as items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were made during this work session.

• Discussed FY 2023 Budget, Community Investment Program, and Tax Rate (no action taken)
• Discussed items on the August 2, 2022 regular meeting agenda (no action taken)

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including minutes, expenditures, and bid awards, as well as a final vote on a new Unified Land Development Ordinance that would replace several existing code chapters and adopt a new zoning map. The council will also hold a public hearing on a replat of a 10-acre tract in North Park Addition and consider reappointing a member to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority board.

• Final reading of Ordinance O-006-22 adopting the Unified Land Development Ordinance and new zoning map
• Final reading of Ordinance O-007-22 amending the FY 2022 Annual Budget
• Public hearing on Second Re-plat of North Park Addition No. 1 (10.046 acres)
• Resolution R-016-22 reappointing Charles Gillingham to Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board
• Accept/reject bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding process

The Borger City Council approved the Unified Land Development Ordinance on final reading, replacing multiple chapters of the city code and adopting a new zoning map. The council also approved a budget amendment, accepted a tax sale bid, approved a re-plat, and reappointed a water authority board member.

• Approved Ordinance O-006-22 adopting Unified Land Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-007-22 amending FY 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bid for property R4913 at 1314 Potter for $4,444 (unanimous)
• Approved second re-plat of North Park Addition No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-016-22 reappointing Charles Gillingham to Canadian River Municipal Water Authority board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of July 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the FY 2023 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, a change to the Public Safety Radio System, and any items on the July 5th regular meeting agenda.

• Discuss FY 2023 Budget and CIP
• Discuss change to Public Safety Radio System
• Discuss items on July 5th Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, a change to the Public Safety Radio System, and items on the July 5 regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this work session.

• Discussed FY 2023 Budget and CIP (no action)
• Discussed change to Public Safety Radio System (no action)
• Discussed July 5 regular meeting agenda items (no action)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and consider on first reading a new Unified Land Development Ordinance (O-006-22) that would replace several existing chapters of the city code, including zoning and subdivisions, and adopt a new zoning map. The council will also consider an ordinance amending the FY 2022 budget, and authorize the purchase of a public safety radio system upgrade from Motorola Solutions for $147,236. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and expenditures for the second half of June 2022.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-006-22 adopting the Unified Land Development Ordinance and new zoning map
• First reading of Ordinance O-007-22 amending the FY 2022 Annual Budget
• Purchase of Group Services and two-channel capacity upgrade to Public Safety Radio System from Motorola Solutions for $147,236
• Approve solicitation provisions for Solicitation No. 0000002687 related to Pantex/City of Borger Radar Project
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and expenditures for second half of June 2022

The Borger City Council introduced on first reading Ordinance O-006-22, which adopts a new Unified Land Development Ordinance and zoning map for the entire city, replacing several existing code chapters. They also introduced Ordinance O-007-22, amending the FY 2022 budget to increase expected revenues and expenditures. Additionally, the council approved a $147,236 purchase for a public safety radio system upgrade and authorized up to $150,000 for the Pantex radar project, to be reimbursed by Pantex.

• Introduced Ordinance O-006-22 on first reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-007-22 on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $147,236 purchase for radio system upgrade from Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved terms for Pantex radar project, authorizing up to $150,000 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for last half of June 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting on June 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—notice of the meeting, compliance with Texas Open Meetings Law, and accessibility information—with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider approving several large equipment purchases, including a semi tractor, a trailer, and two brush trucks, totaling over $664,000, and will introduce an ordinance amending park alcohol permits and special event regulations. The council will also receive a presentation on the Park Book House Project, hear citizen comments, and discuss the employment of the Borger, Inc. Executive Director in executive session.

• Purchase of 2023 Kenworth Semi Tractor for $138,129.17
• Purchase of Travis Live Floor Trailer for $112,003.99
• Purchase of two Type V Brush Trucks for $413,758
• First reading of Ordinance O-005-22 amending park alcohol permits and special events
• Interlocal agreement with Borger ISD for School Resource Officer Program

The Borger City Council approved Ordinance O-005-22 on final reading, amending park alcohol permits, adding special events and street closing regulations, and amending public alcohol consumption rules. The council also approved purchases of a 2023 Kenworth semi-tractor ($138,129.17), a Travis Live Floor Trailer ($112,003.99), and two Type V brush trucks ($413,758), all via cooperative purchasing contracts. Additionally, they approved the 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with Borger ISD, adding a fourth officer. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved Ordinance O-005-22 amending park alcohol permits and adding special events regulations (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Kenworth semi-tractor for $138,129.17 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Travis Live Floor Trailer for $112,003.99 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two Type V brush trucks for $413,758 (3-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with BISD (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 work session and regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of June 2022 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request for a side yard setback variance for a carport. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 9, 2021, regular meeting.

• Variance request for a carport side yard setback at 1304 Hazelwood (Lot 15, Block 9, Gateway Heights Addition)

City Council

The City Council will review the Borger, Inc. FY 2022 Mid-Year Report and approve a resolution for refinancing municipal water authority bonds. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend park alcohol permits and rules for special events.

• Resolution R-015-22: Authorizing refunding of Canadian River Municipal Water Authority bonds
• Ordinance O-005-22: Amending park alcohol permits and street closing event regulations
• Review of Borger, Inc. FY 2022 Mid-Year Report
• Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes and recent expenditures

The Borger City Council approved Resolution R-015-22 authorizing the refunding of Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Series 2014 bonds, contingent on achieving at least 3% present value savings. They also introduced Ordinance O-005-22 on first reading to allow alcohol consumption at special events in the Downtown Area. The council approved the May 17, 2022 minutes, expenditures for the last half of May 2022, and Borger Inc.'s FY 2022 Mid-Year Report. All votes were unanimous with all present members voting aye.

• Approved Resolution R-015-22 authorizing refunding of CRM water bonds (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-005-22 on first reading to allow alcohol at downtown special events (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for last half of May 2022 (unanimous)
• Received and approved Borger Inc. FY 2022 Mid-Year Report (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss the City Hall building assessment, the FY 2023 budget and Community Investment Program, and items on the regular meeting agenda. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• City Hall facility condition assessment: 24,000 sq ft, 60+ years old, estimated 1960s construction, 1980s renovation
• Facility Condition Index (FCI) not explicitly stated, but report recommends replacement if FCI exceeds 60%
• Identified needs: roof replacement, exterior door replacement, storefront entrance replacement, stair and life safety upgrades, sprinkler system for main floor, accessibility improvements
• HVAC furnaces from 1983 are past life expectancy; condensing units vary from 2 to 11 years old
• FY 2023 Budget and Community Investment Program discussion

The City Council held a work session on June 7, 2022, to discuss the City Hall Building Assessment, the FY 2023 Budget and Community Investment Program, and items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this work session.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission is meeting to consider four continued cases involving properties that may require orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the property cases.

• Continued case: 224 Borger Shopping Plaza (Lot 1, Block A, Coronado Hills Addition)
• Continued case: 414 Borger Shopping Plaza (Lot 2, Block B, Coronado Addition)
• Continued case: 603 E 11th Street (Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition)
• Continued case: 322 W Coolidge (Lot 19 & W/2 of 20, Block 19, Isom)
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

The Borger City Council will canvass the May 7, 2022 general election results, administer oaths to newly elected council members, and elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem for 2022-2023. They will also consider a water supply agreement with IACX Rock Creek, LLC, and approve routine consent items including minutes and expenditures.

• Resolution R-014-22 canvassing election results: Robert L. Lawrence (399 votes) and Milton R. Ooley (433 votes) win Place 4 and Place 5 respectively
• Administer oath of office to newly elected council members
• Conduct election for Mayor for 2022-2023
• Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022-2023
• Water Supply Agreement between City of Borger and IACX Rock Creek, LLC

The Borger City Council canvassed the May 7, 2022 election results, declaring Robert L. Lawrence (Place 4) and Milton R. Ooley (Place 5) as winners, and administered their oaths of office. The council also re-elected Karen Felker as Mayor and Milton Ooley as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022-2023, approved expenditures for the first half of May, and approved a water supply agreement with IACX Rock Creek, LLC.

• Approved Resolution R-014-22 canvassing election returns (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Robert L. Lawrence and Milton R. Ooley
• Re-elected Karen Felker as Mayor for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Milton Ooley as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of May 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Water Supply Agreement with IACX Rock Creek, LLC (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Commission will hear new cases and continued cases regarding alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The body may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties.

• New case: 310 W Grand
• New case: 301-309 E 8th Street
• Continued case: 800 Whittenburg
• Continued case: 500 Borger Shopping Plaza
• Continued case: 224 Borger Shopping Plaza

The Building Standards Commission reviewed several property maintenance cases. It ordered cleanup at 1021 N Hedgecoke to be finished by the next meeting, scheduled a July review for 310 W Grand, and removed 301-309 E 8th Street, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, and 900 Derr from the agenda. It also set next-meeting reviews for 224 and 414 Borger Shopping Plaza. The meeting minutes from April 7 were approved.

• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• 310 W Grand: review scheduled for July meeting (unanimous)
• 301-309 E 8th Street: removed from agenda (unanimous)
• 500 Borger Shopping Plaza: removed from agenda (unanimous)
• 224 Borger Shopping Plaza: review at next meeting (unanimous)
• 414 Borger Shopping Plaza: review at next meeting (unanimous)
• 900 Derr: removed from agenda (unanimous)
• 1021 N Hedgecoke: cleanup ordered by next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council will meet to consider awarding a contract for a new sewer cleaner and reviewing an interlocal agreement with the City of Fritch. The agenda also includes routine reviews of recent expenditures and financial reports.

• Bid award for a Kinlock Vactor Combination Single Engine Sewer Cleaner to Doggett Freightliner of Austin for $470,636.00
• Interlocal Agreement between the City of Borger and the City of Fritch for Public Works and Utility Emergency Support
• Review of expenditures for the last half of April 2022
• Receipt of the Quarterly Investment Summary for the 1st Quarter of 2022

The Borger City Council approved the purchase of a new Kinlock Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner for $470,636 from Doggett Freightliner of Austin, using a cooperative purchasing contract. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Fritch for mutual emergency support of public works and utilities. Both actions passed unanimously with all present members voting aye.

• Approved $470,636 bid for Kinlock Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner to Doggett Freightliner (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Fritch for emergency public works/utility support (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for last half of April 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session where no official action will be taken. The council will discuss Huber Park and modifications to the Police Department fleet.

• Discussion of Huber Park
• Discussion of Police Department Fleet Modifications

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed Huber Park, Police Department fleet modifications, and items on the May 3 regular agenda. No action was taken.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider issuing Certificates of Obligation (Ordinance O-004-22) to fund city projects, renew youth program standards, and accept online bids. The meeting also includes routine consent items, a city manager's report, and a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness.

• Ordinance O-004-22 authorizing Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022
• Ordinance O-003-22 renewing Standards of Care for Youth Programs
• Accept/reject winning bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding
• Resolution R-013-22 for Medicare benefits agreement with Texas Retirement System
• Approve expenditures for first half of April 2022

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from March 3, 2022, and hear public comments. The main business is a public hearing on nine property maintenance code violation cases, including new cases and continued cases, where the commission may order repairs, demolition, or civil penalties.

• New cases: 800 Whittenburg, 707 Delaware, 224 Borger Shopping Plaza, 414 Borger Shopping Plaza, 1210 Juniper (trailer)
• Continued cases: 900 Derr, 1021 N Hedgecoke, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, 603 E 11th Street
• Public hearing on alleged Property Maintenance Code violations
• Possible orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises
• Possible civil penalties

City Council

The City Council will review an appeal regarding a demolition order for structures at 1425 Marigold. The agenda also includes a final reading of an ordinance to amend the city fee schedule and park alcohol permits.

• Appeal of Building Standards Commission order to demolish structures at 1425 Marigold
• Final reading of Ordinance O-002-22 amending Fee Schedule and Park Alcohol Permit
• First reading of Ordinance O-003-22 regarding Youth Programs Standards of Care
• Approval of Tourism Services Agreements for Tri-City Community Concert Association and Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum
• Interlocal Agreement between Borger and Hutchinson County for Animal Shelter Services

The Borger City Council approved a resolution condemning the structure at 1425 Marigold and requiring occupants to immediately vacate, following a public hearing and appeal of the Building Standards Commission's demolition order. The council also approved a fee schedule ordinance, renewed standards of care for youth programs, and approved tourism agreements and an interlocal animal shelter agreement with Hutchinson County.

• Approved Resolution R-012-22 condemning 1425 Marigold and ordering occupants to vacate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-002-22 amending fee schedule and adding Dome Civic Center rules (unanimous)
• Introduced on first reading Ordinance O-003-22 renewing standards of care for youth programs (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 tourism agreement with Tri-City Community Concert Association (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 tourism agreement with Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for animal shelter services (unanimous)
• Appointed election judges and alternates for May election (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Racial Profiling Report from Police Department (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken during this meeting. The council will discuss annual cyber security training and receive an update on housing.

• Annual Cyber Security Training discussion
• Housing update discussion

The Borger City Council met for a work session on April 5, 2022, and discussed the annual cybersecurity training, a housing update, and items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Completed annual cybersecurity training (discussion only)
• Discussed housing update (no action)
• Discussed April 5 regular meeting agenda items (no action)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from Kendig Keast Collaborative and discuss the draft Unified Land Development Ordinance (ULDO). No official action will be taken, as this is a work session only.

• Presentation and discussion of draft Unified Land Development Ordinance (ULDO)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several items, including an economic development incentive agreement with Borger WF, LLC (Tractor Supply), resolutions related to the 2021 Texas Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization Project, and a tourism services contract. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment and compensation, and consider a first reading of an ordinance amending the fee schedule and alcohol permits.

• Resolution R-011-22: Chapter 380 Program Agreement for economic development incentives with Borger WF, LLC (Tractor Supply)
• Amendment to Interlocal Contract with PRPC for Administrative Services for 2021 CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project
• Resolution R-010-22: Adopting Civil Rights policies for the 2021 CDBG Downtown Revitalization project
• Tourism Services Contract with Borger Chamber of Commerce for April 2022 through March 2023
• Ordinance O-002-22: Amending fee schedule, adding Dome Civic and Convention Center fees, and amending Park Alcohol Permit

The City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic incentive agreement granting Borger WF, LLC up to $110,000 for a sewer lift station to support a new retail outlet. The council also accepted a Texas Communities Group property bid, approved an interlocal agreement amendment for grant administration, and introduced an ordinance on first reading to set Dome Civic and Convention Center rental fees. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Borger WF, LLC for up to $110,000 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bid for 200 Borger Shopping Plaza at $40,051 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to interlocal agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-009-22 designating signatories for TxCDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-010-22 adopting civil rights and related policies for CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Accepted Chamber of Commerce tourism budget and contract for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-002-22 on first reading for Dome Civic and Convention Center fees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and expenditures for first half of March 2022 (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider alleged Property Maintenance Code violations at several properties. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and may assess civil penalties. The agenda includes new cases and continued cases pending action, along with routine consent agenda items.

• New cases: 322 W Coolidge, 900 Derr, 1021 N Hedgecoke, 414 E 4th
• Continued cases: 1425 Marigold, 301-309 E 8th, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, 304 Caliche, North Park Apartments, 603 E 11th Street
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per citizen

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with Parkhill for the Downtown Utility Improvement Project Phase III, authorize publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation, and potentially authorize refunding outstanding obligations if debt service savings can be achieved. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes and expenditures.

• Agreement for Professional Services with Parkhill for Downtown Utility Improvement Project Phase III
• Resolution R-008-22 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
• Authorization for SAMCO Capital to proceed with refunding outstanding obligations if debt service savings achieved
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2022 regular meeting
• Approval of expenditures for last half of January 2022

The Borger City Council approved a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation to fund street improvements, a fire truck, and related projects. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Parkhill for the Downtown Utility Improvements Project Phase III, and finalized a zoning change for the Borger EDC Industrial Park. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved Resolution R-008-22 authorizing notice of intent to issue up to $5M in Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for Downtown Utility Improvements Project Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-001-22 on final reading, rezoning Blocks 1 & 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-007-22 adopting the 2022 Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted five winning bids for city-owned properties sold via Texas Communities Group (unanimous)
• Authorized release of a lien at 704 Ferguson St. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for late February 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 15, 2022 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council is holding a work session to discuss policies, procedures, and rental rates for the Dome Civic and Convention Center, the City Manager's annual evaluation process, and capital improvement strategic priorities. No official action will be taken at this work session. The agenda also includes discussion of items on the regular meeting agenda.

• Dome rental rates: local rates range from $48 to $1,200 per day; non-local from $60 to $1,600; non-profit from $36 to $960
• 10% admission tax on ticketed events at the Dome per City Council Resolution R-002-20
• Discussion of City Manager's annual evaluation process
• Discussion of capital improvement strategic priorities

The Borger City Council approved Resolution R-008-22 authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation to fund street improvements, a fire truck, and related projects. The Council also approved a professional services agreement with Parkhill for the Downtown Utility Improvements Project Phase III, and approved on final reading Ordinance O-001-22 rezoning Blocks 1 and 2 of the Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Council Member Marvin Dickson was absent.

• Approved Resolution R-008-22 authorizing up to $5M in Certificates of Obligation (4-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for Downtown Utility Improvements Phase III (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-001-22 on final reading, rezoning Borger EDC Industrial Park Blocks 1 & 2 to Light Industrial (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-007-22 adopting 2022 Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Accepted five winning bids for tax-delinquent properties via Texas Communities Group (4-0)
• Approved release of lien at 704 Ferguson St. (4-0)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of February 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 work session and regular meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, expenditures, and a lien release, and will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2022 Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The most consequential item is a final vote on an ordinance to rezone two blocks in the Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial.

• Approve Ordinance O-001-22 rezoning Block 1 and Block 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit No. 1 from Commercial to Light Industrial
• Authorize release of a tipping fee lien on 704 Ferguson (Lot 14-15, Block 2, Thompson Addition)
• Accept/reject all winning bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding process
• Adopt Resolution R-007-22 for 2022 revisions to Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approve expenditures for first half of February 2022

The City Council approved Resolution R-008-22, authorizing the publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022. The funds are designated for street improvements, a fire truck, and related public safety equipment. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Parkhill for the Downtown Utility Improvements Project Phase III, and approved the final reading of an ordinance rezoning two blocks in the Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial.

• Approved Resolution R-008-22 to publish a notice of intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation for street improvements and a fire truck.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for engineering and design services for the Downtown Utility Improvements Project Phase III.
• Approved on final reading Ordinance O-001-22, rezoning Block 1 and Block 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit No. 1 Addition from Commercial to Light Industrial.
• Approved Resolution R-007-22, adopting the 2022 revisions to the Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Accepted all winning bids from the Texas Communities Group for five properties, including 1205 Baker St., 608 Alabama St., 704 Ferguson St., 1012 N. McGee, and 1312 Jolly St.
• Authorized the release of a lien at 704 Ferguson (Lot 14-15, Block 2, Thompson Addition).
• Approved the Order, Notice, Resolution R-006-22, and Joint Election Order calling the 2022 General City Election for May 7, 2022.
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of February 2022 and the first half of February 2022.

Building Standards Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The body may issue orders to repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties.

• New case: 322 W Coolidge, Lot 19 & W/2 of 20, Block 19, Isom
• New case: 900 Derr, Lot 4, Block 13, Rock Creek Addition
• New case: 1021 N Hedgecoke, Lot 10, Block 3, Phillips Addition
• Continued case: 1425 Marigold, Lot 7 & W/3' of 8, Block 9, Yucca Park Addition
• Continued case: North Park Apartments, Block 23, Gateway Addition

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning parts of the Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial. The meeting also includes orders for a regular general city election on May 7, 2022, and awarding bids for concrete services and financial audit contracts.

• Rezoning Block 1 and Block 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit No. 1 Addition
• Awarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Concrete Services bid
• Awarding a Professional Service Contract for financial audit services
• Order for a Regular General City Election on May 7, 2022
• Joint Election Order with Borger ISD, Frank Phillips College, and Hutchinson County Hospital District

The Borger City Council held a work session and two regular meetings in February 2022. They approved the final reading of Ordinance 0-001-22, rezoning Blocks 1 and 2 of the Borger EDC Industrial Park Unit No. 1 Addition from Commercial to Light Industrial. They also awarded contracts for concrete services and financial audit services, accepted bids for five property sales, released a lien, adopted the 2022 Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and ordered the May 7, 2022 general election for two council seats.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance 0-001-22 rezoning Blocks 1 & 2 of Borger EDC Industrial Park from Commercial to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Awarded FY 2022 Concrete Services bid to A&M Construction of Stinnett (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Singleton, Clark & Company, PC for financial audit services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-006-22 ordering May 7, 2022 general election for two council seats (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Communities Group bids for five properties, including 1205 Baker St. ($1,011) and 1312 Jolly St. ($20,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized release of lien at 704 Ferguson St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-007-22 approving 2022 revisions to Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for last half of January and first half of February 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for animal shelter services, draft policies and rental rates for The Dome Civic and Convention Center, CLFRF funding and debt issuance, and the Yucca Park Housing Development. They will also discuss items on the regular meeting agenda.

• Interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for animal shelter services, including fees of $5/day boarding (days 1-10), $25/day (days 11+), and $40 euthanasia
• Draft policies, procedures, and rental rates for The Dome Civic and Convention Center
• Discussion of CLFRF funding and upcoming debt issuance
• Discussion of Yucca Park Housing Development

This was a work session, so no official action was taken. The council discussed an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for animal shelter services, draft policies and rental rates for The Dome, CLFRF funding and debt issuance, and the Yucca Park housing development. No votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider awarding a $1,579,186 bid for a custom pumper with a 105' platform to Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, with a prepayment discount reducing the total to $1,525,104. They will also consider resolutions to reimburse prior expenditures for the fire apparatus and 10th St. Reconstruction from tax-exempt obligations, declare Fire Engine 3 surplus and transfer it to the City of Fritch, and approve a sales contract for Lot 5, Block 1 of the Borger E.D.C Industrial Park Unit No. 1 to Slater Controls, Inc. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a city manager's report.

• Award bid for Custom Pumper with 105' platform to Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC for $1,579,186, with prepayment discount of $54,082, total $1,525,104
• Resolution R-002-22 to reimburse prior expenditures for Aerial Fire Apparatus from tax-exempt obligations
• Resolution R-003-22 to reimburse prior expenditures for 10th St. Reconstruction from tax-exempt obligations
• Resolution R-004-22 declaring Fire Engine 3 surplus and authorizing transfer to City of Fritch
• Resolution R-005-22 approving sales contract for Lot 5, Block 1, Borger E.D.C Industrial Park Unit No. 1 to Slater Controls, Inc.

The Borger City Council approved the purchase of a new aerial fire apparatus from Seagrave Fire Apparatus for $1,579,186, with a prepayment discount of $54,082, bringing the total to $1,525,104. The council also adopted resolutions to reimburse itself for the fire truck and the 10th St. reconstruction project from future tax-exempt debt, declared Fire Engine 3 surplus and transferred it to the City of Fritch, and approved a sales contract for Lot 5 in the Borger E.D.C. Industrial Park to Slater Controls, Inc. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved $1,579,186 bid for Custom Pumper with 105' platform from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, with $54,082 prepayment discount (total $1,525,104) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-002-22 declaring intent to reimburse reserves for aerial fire apparatus from tax-exempt obligations up to $1,600,000 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-003-22 declaring intent to reimburse reserves for 10th St. reconstruction from tax-exempt obligations up to $5,000,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-004-22 declaring Fire Engine 3 surplus and authorizing zero-dollar transfer to City of Fritch (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-005-22 approving sales contract for Lot 5, Block 1, Borger E.D.C. Industrial Park Unit No. 1 to Slater Controls, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 work session and regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved payment of expenditures for first half of January 2022 (4-0)

City Council

This is a notice for a Borger, Inc. (the Borger Economic Development Corporation) Board of Directors meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including the meeting time, location, and a notice that City Council members may be present in quorum. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting of Borger, Inc. Board of Directors at 108 E. 6th St., Borger, TX
• Notice that Borger City Council members may attend in quorum
• Agenda posted at City Hall, 600 N. Main, Borger, TX

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from December 2, 2021, and hear public hearings on alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties. The agenda includes three new cases and six continued cases.

• New cases: 322 W Coolidge, 900 Derr, 1021 N Hedgecoke
• Continued cases: 1425 Marigold, 301-309 E 8th, 500 Borger Shopping Plaza, 304 Caliche, North Park Apartments, 603 E 11th Street
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per citizen
• Consent agenda includes approval of December 2, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 800 Canady, approve a $102,358.57 dump truck purchase, and receive annual reports from Borger, Inc. and the Transportation User Fund. They will also consider a resolution updating the city's vision, mission, and strategic pillars.

• Public hearing and action on Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 800 Canady (Lots 1-3, Block 5, Rock Creek Addition)
• Purchase of 10yd dump truck for Utilities Division from Bruckner Truck Sales for $102,358.57 via HGAC Contract #HT06-20
• Receive Borger, Inc.'s FY 2021 Annual Report
• Receive FY 2021 Transportation User Fund Annual Report
• Resolution R-001-22 updating Vision, Mission, and Strategic Pillars

The City Council approved Resolution R-001-22, updating the city's vision, mission, and five strategic pillars, replacing the 2018 version. They also approved a bid for a 10-yard dump truck, a specific use permit for a manufactured home, and accepted annual reports from Borger, Inc. and the Transportation User Fund. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution R-001-22 updating vision, mission, and strategic pillars (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 10-yard dump truck to Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. for $102,358.57 (unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for manufactured home at 800-804 Canady (unanimous)
• Accepted Borger, Inc. FY 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Transportation User Fund FY 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenditures for last half of December 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Borger City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the acquisition and disposition of fire apparatus, FY 2023 budget priorities and possible salary schedule changes, and a possible lease extension with American Tower for the cell tower site at 901 N. Florida. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• Discuss acquisition and disposition of fire apparatus
• Discuss FY 2023 budget priorities and possible salary schedule changes
• Discuss possible lease extension with American Tower for cell tower site at 901 N. Florida

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed acquiring and disposing of fire apparatus, FY 2023 budget priorities and salary schedule changes, a possible lease extension with American Tower for the cell tower at 901 N. Florida, and items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda.