Borger public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2023, to consider routine items including approval of minutes, expenditures for the first half of December, and fiscal year-to-date financials. The agenda also includes a City Manager's monthly report and a public comment period. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the December 5, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve expenditures for the first half of December 2023
• Review fiscal year-to-date financials
• City Manager's monthly report

City Council

The Borger City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of the November 21, 2023 meeting minutes and expenditures for the second half of November 2023. The agenda also includes receiving fiscal year-to-date financials. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of expenditures for second half of November 2023
• Receipt of fiscal year-to-date financials

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss a possible homestead property tax exemption, advisory board membership and by-laws, changes to the Unified Land Development Ordinance, and an item on the regular council agenda.

• Possible homestead property tax exemption
• Advisory boards and commissions membership and by-laws
• Changes to the Unified Land Development Ordinance
• Item on the Regular Council Agenda

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three zoning ordinance amendments, including rezoning properties for mixed-use and light industrial use. The agenda also includes routine consent items like meeting minutes, expenditures, and a financial report, plus a city manager's report and citizen comments.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-011-23 to rezone 517B S. Bryan from Suburban Urban to Corridor Mixed Use
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-012-23 to change the future land use map for Blocks 56 and 57 of Original Townsite from CMU and GR to Light Industrial
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-013-23 to rezone 311 Brain St. from Corridor Mixed Use to Light Industrial
• Consent agenda includes approval of November 2, 2023 meeting minutes and expenditures for first half of November 2023
• Fiscal Year to Date Financials report

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, to consider routine consent items and several substantive actions. These include authorizing a $362,459 ambulance purchase, approving a memorandum of understanding for emergency management, declaring four outdoor warning sirens as surplus for transfer to Oldham County, and introducing three zoning-related ordinances on first reading. The council will also consider a replat of Yucca Park Estates, Unit 5.

• Authorize purchase of a Type I Wheeled Coach Ambulance from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for $362,459 via HGAC contract # AM 1-20
• Resolution R-028-23 declaring four outdoor warning sirens surplus and authorizing transfer to Oldham County
• First reading of Ordinance O-011-23 to rezone 517B S. Bryan from Suburban Urban to Corridor Mixed Use
• First reading of Ordinance O-012-23 to change future land use for Blocks 56 and 57, Original Townsite, from CMU/GR to Light Industrial
• First reading of Ordinance O-013-23 to rezone 311 Brain St. from Corridor Mixed Use to Light Industrial

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to the Unified Land Development Ordinance, specifically regarding smoke and vape shops. No official action will be taken at this meeting, as it is a work session. The council may also discuss any item on the regular agenda.

• Proposed changes to Unified Land Development Ordinance
• Smoke and vape shop regulations
• Discussion of regular agenda items

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on six properties with alleged Property Maintenance Code violations, including two new cases and four continued cases. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and may assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes approval of the October 5, 2023 minutes.

• New case: 1128 Elmore – trash/debris, multiple violation notices since Oct 2022
• New case: 1001 Dillard – waste accumulation, violation since Sep 2022
• Continued: 315 Madison – potential new owner remodeling, request to repair/secure
• Continued: 309 Madison – broken windows, rotting wood, overgrown vegetation
• Continued: 1408 Clayton St – squatters evicted, request to secure/repair/clean

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending to the City Council a future land use map amendment and a rezoning request for properties near Brain St. to Light Industrial. The commission will also consider approving a re-plat of Yucca Park Estates, Unit 5, and minutes from a prior meeting.

• Public hearing on amending future land use map for Blocks 56 and 57, Original Townsite, from C-MU and GR to LI
• Rezoning request from Chris Garcia for 311 Brain St., Lot 9-14, Block 56, Original Townsite, from Corridor Mixed Use to Light Industrial
• Re-Plat of Yucca Park Estates, Unit 5, Block 1, Lots 1-25, Section 17, Block Y, M & C Survey, Hutchinson County
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal by Bouasay and Cornell Jones regarding a Building Standards Commission order to remove or demolish structures at 603 E 11th within 30 days. The council may affirm, modify, or reverse the order, and could adopt a resolution condemning the structures. Other business includes approving an Industrial District Contract with Solvay Specialty Polymers, employee health benefits, and routine consent agenda items.

• Appeal of Building Standards Commission demolition order for 603 E 11th
• Possible adoption of Resolution R-027-23 condemning structures at 603 E 11th
• Industrial District Contract with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC
• Ordinance O-010-23 amending FY 2023 Budget (final reading)
• Proposal for employee health and supplemental benefits

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will meet to consider minutes from September 7, 2023, and hold public hearings on alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties for new and continued cases.

• New cases: 315 Madison and 309 Madison (Isom Addition)
• Continued cases: 309 Estireno (Bunavista Addition) and 1408 Clayton St (Coronado Addition)
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per citizen
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 7, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several purchases and ordinances, including a $809,793 Mobile Command Unit, a $96,836 van, and a $418,000 pool renovation contract. They will also vote on final readings of fee schedule and transportation user fee ordinances, and introduce a budget amendment. The agenda includes routine consent items and a city manager's report.

• Authorize purchase of Mobile Command Unit from LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles for $809,793
• Authorize sole source purchase of 12-person Mercedes Sprinter Van for $96,836
• Approve Professional Services agreement with Parkhill for Johnson Park Youth Center Swimming Pool Renovation ($418,000)
• Final reading of Ordinance O-008-23 amending FY 2024 Fee Schedule
• Introduce Ordinance O-010-23 amending FY 2023 Budget

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hear cases about alleged Property Maintenance Code violations and may order repairs, demolition, or civil penalties. The agenda includes one new case and two continued cases, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• New case: 212 E Jefferson (W/4 of Lot 4 & 5-7, Block 6, Isom Addition)
• Continued case: 603 E 11th Street (Lot 14-15, Block 6, North Side Addition)
• Continued case: 309 Estireno (Lot 5-6, Block 11, Bunavista Addition)
• Approve minutes from July 6 and August 3, 2023 meetings

City Council

City Council approved the FY 2024 Operating Budget and set the combined tax rate at $0.647500 per $100 valuation. The Council also adopted a five-year Community Investment Program for 2024-2028 and authorized the BEDC to purchase downtown property.

• Approved FY 2024 Operating Budget via Ordinance 0-007-23 (All Aye)
• Approved combined tax rate of $0.647500 per $100 valuation via Ordinance 0-006-23 (All Aye)
• Approved FY 2024-2028 Community Investment Program via Resolution R-023-23 (All Aye)
• Authorized BEDC to purchase 423 & 425 N. Main St. for $90,000 via Resolution R-024-23 (All Aye)
• Approved $118,619.61 bid to Performance Truck Houston for a Travis Live Floor Trailer (All Aye)
• Introduced Ordinance 0-008-23 to amend the FY 2024 Fee Schedule on first reading (All Aye)
• Introduced Ordinance 0-009-23 to renew the Transportation User Fee on first reading (All Aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of August 2023 (All Aye)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the FY 2024 operating budget and proposed fee schedule, a possible tourism services contract with the Borger Community Theatre, and any items on the September 5th regular agenda.

• FY 2024 Operating Budget and Proposed Fee Schedule
• Possible tourism services contract with Borger Community Theatre

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the FY 2024 Budget, a proposed fee schedule, and a potential tourism services contract with the Borger Community Theatre. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider setting the FY2024 tax rate at $0.647500 per $100 valuation, introduce the FY2024 operating budget, and vote on a resolution denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed base rate increase. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the tax rate, a presentation on the FY2022 financial report, and a discussion on purchasing property for housing development.

• Resolution R-021-23 denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed base rate increase
• Ordinance O-006-23 adopting a combined tax rate of $0.647500 per $100 valuation for FY2024
• FY2024 Proposed Operating Budget introduction and public hearing scheduled for September 5, 2023
• Purchase of 10 vehicles from Caldwell County for $496,586 via Buy Board Contract 601-19
• Reappointment of Glendon Jett to Canadian River Water Authority Board for two-year term

The City Council adopted Resolution R-021-23 to deny a proposed base rate increase from Southwestern Public Service Company. The council also authorized a vehicle purchase and introduced a proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Denied Southwestern Public Service Company's application to increase base rates (All present voted aye)
• Approved $496,586 purchase of 10 vehicles from Caldwell Country (All present voted aye)
• Introduced Ordinance 0-006-23 on first reading to set FY 2024 combined tax rate at $0.6475 per $100 valuation (3-0)
• Re-appointed Glendon Jett, P.E. to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors for a two-year term (All present voted aye)
• Accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of August 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2023 work session and regular meeting (All present voted aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider setting a proposed property tax rate of 0.647500 per $100 valuation, schedule public hearings for August and September, approve a resolution to purchase a 12-acre tract in Hutchinson County, and approve an Industrial District Contract with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, expenditures, and financial reports.

• Proposed combined tax rate of 0.647500/$100 valuation for FY 2024
• Resolution R-020-23 authorizing purchase of 12-acre tract in Section 32, Block Y, A&B Survey, Hutchinson County
• Industrial District Contract between City of Borger and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
• Consent agenda: approval of July 18, 2023 minutes and expenditures for second half of July 2023
• Presentation of Film Friendly Certification by Governor's Office

City Council authorized the purchase of a 12-acre tract of land and approved a seven-year Industrial District Contract with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP. The Council also scheduled a public hearing for a proposed FY 2024 tax rate of 0.647500 per $100 valuation.

• Approved Resolution R-020-23 to purchase 12-acre tract of land for $200,000 (All present voted aye)
• Approved seven-year Industrial District Contract with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP (All present voted aye)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing and proposal for FY 2024 tax rate of 0.647500 per $100 valuation (4-0)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of July 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting (All present voted aye)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the FY 2024 budget and proposed tax rate, the School Resource Officer Program, and a potential property purchase in Hutchinson County. They may also discuss items on the regular agenda.

• FY 2024 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
• School Resource Officer Program
• Property purchase in Section 32, Block Y, A&B Survey, Hutchinson County, Texas

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the FY 2024 Budget, the proposed Tax Rate, and the School Resource Officer Program. The council also discussed the purchase of property in Section 32, Block Y, A&B Survey Hutchinson County, Texas. No formal actions were decided during this session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, expenditures, financials, and an investment report. The main action item is a resolution to reappoint three individuals to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors. The meeting also includes a city manager's report and public comment period.

• Resolution R-019-23 to reappoint Scott Mills, Lisa Jones, and Terry Milum to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors for a term ending June 30, 2026
• Approve minutes of the July 7, 2023 work session and regular meeting
• Approve expenditures for the first half of July 2023
• Receive the Quarterly Investment Report for the 2nd Quarter 2023
• Fiscal Year to Date Financials report

The City Council approved the reappointment of three members to the Borger Economic Development Corporation board. The council also approved the payment of expenditures for the first half of July 2023 and the minutes from the July 6 meeting.

• Approved Resolution R-019-23 appointing Scott Mills, Lisa A. Jones, and Terry Milum to the Borger, Inc. Board of Directors (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of July 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes for the July 6, 2023 work session and regular meeting (All present voted aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items including approving minutes, expenditures, financials, and a bid for two semi tractors. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for an incident management software system, an industrial district contract with Orion Engineered Carbons, and a resolution to purchase a 19.879-acre tract of land.

• Award bid for two Semi Tractors to Roberts Truck Center for $314,458
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Incident Management Software System
• Approve Industrial District Contract with Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC
• Approve Resolution R-018-23 to purchase 19.879-acre tract in Section 32, Block Y, A&B Survey, Hutchinson County

City Council approved the purchase of nearly 20 acres of land for housing purposes and a seven-year industrial contract with Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC. The council also awarded a bid for semi-tractors and approved an interlocal agreement for incident management software.

• Approved purchase of 19.879 acre-tract of land for $300,000 (All present voted aye)
• Approved Industrial District Contract with Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC for $1,447,158 over 7 years (All present voted aye)
• Awarded bid for two semi-tractors to Roberts Truck Center for $314,458 (All present voted aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Incident Management Software System (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of June 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting (All present voted aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2024 budget, including a proposed property tax rate reduction from $0.710000 to $0.667150 per $100 valuation, the addition of EMS services with 10 new positions, and various fee changes. They will also discuss on-road operation of off-highway vehicles (ATV/UTV) and any items on the July 6th regular agenda. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• Proposed tax rate decrease to $0.667150 per $100, down from $0.710000
• Addition of EMS service with estimated $1,091,500 in fees and 10 new positions
• Solid waste fee increase of $0.50 to offset landfill costs
• Water and sewer rate study suggests changes, including sewer base rate increase
• Capital projects include 10th Street Reconstruction, Downtown Pass Through Park, and JPYC Pool

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2024 Budget and the on-road operation of Off-Highway Vehicles (ATV/UTV). No formal decisions were recorded during this session.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will meet to consider minutes from June 1, 2023, and hold public hearings on new and continued cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The Commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and assess civil penalties. The agenda includes nine continued cases at specific addresses.

• New building standards cases (details not listed)
• Continued cases: 510 S Hedgecoke, 207 W Jefferson, 309 Estireno, 601 Whittenburg, 603 Whittenburg, 603 E 11th St, 800 Whittenburg, 109 Froma St, 1408 Clayton St
• Consideration of minutes from June 1, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per citizen)

City Council

The City Council approved a $100,000 infrastructure agreement for a new welding facility at Frank Phillips College. The council also updated representatives for the Community Development Block Grant Program and renewed a sewage facility agreement with Hutchinson County.

• Approved Resolution R-016-23 for $100,000 infrastructure improvements for Frank Phillips College welding facility (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution R-017-23 updating City representatives for the Community Development Block Grant Program (All present voted aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for On-Site-Sewage Facilities (All present voted aye)
• Accepted $5,700 winning bid from Marcy Deville for property at 709 Spruce St. (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of June 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023, work session and regular meeting (All present voted aye)
• Received and approved Borger, Inc.'s FY 2023 Mid-year Report (All present voted aye)

City Council

The Council established new commercial filming regulations and approved a $108,635 roof replacement for the Transfer Station. Other key actions included adopting a Master Drainage Plan and extending a land lease with American Tower.

• Elected Karen Felker as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Milton Ooley as Mayor Pro-tem (4-0-1)
• Awarded $108,635 Transfer Station roof replacement bid to Mesa Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-005-23 adding commercial filming regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Master Drainage Plan via Resolution R-014-23 (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension with American Tower including $25,000 one-time payment (unanimous)
• Approved $217,178 surcharge for Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC order (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 School Resource Officer Program agreement with Borger ISD (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss options for renovating the Johnson Park Youth Center swimming pool, the FY 2024 budget and capital priorities, and the possible dedication of Cambridge Place right-of-way. They will also discuss items on the June 6th regular agenda.

• Discuss options for renovation of Johnson Park Youth Center swimming pool
• Discuss FY 2024 Budget and Capital Priorities
• Discuss possible dedication of Cambridge Place right-of-way
• Discuss any item on the June 6th Regular Agenda

The City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including the FY 2024 Budget and the Johnson Park Youth Center swimming pool. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items including budget amendments and a $128,741 splash pad purchase, and will introduce an ordinance to regulate commercial filming. They will also vote on a resolution supporting a TxDOT grant application for transportation alternatives.

• Approve purchase of Bunavista Splash Pad from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks for $128,741 via BuyBoard contract #679-22
• Introduce Ordinance O-005-23 adding Article 4.12 'Commercial Filming Regulations'
• Approve Resolution R-013-23 supporting TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside application
• Approve Ordinance O-004-23 amending FY 2023 Operating Budget (final reading)
• Accept/reject bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding process

City Council approved the purchase of a new splash pad and amended the FY 2023 operating budget. The council also accepted bids for three city properties and introduced an ordinance to establish commercial filming regulations.

• Approved $128,741 purchase of Bunavista Splash Pad from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks (All present voted aye)
• Approved Ordinance O-004-23 amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget (All present voted aye)
• Accepted winning bids for three properties: 707 McPherson ($407), 324 N. McGee St. ($4,000), and 702 Madison St. ($407) (All present voted aye)
• Introduced Ordinance O-005-23 on first reading to add Commercial Filming Regulations (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution R-013-23 supporting a TxDOT application for Bulldog Loop pedestrian and bicycle improvements (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of May 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2023, work session and regular meeting (All present voted aye)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on six new and one continued case of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The Commission may order repairs, demolition, securing, or vacating of premises, and may assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes approval of the April 6, 2023 meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on 108 Maple St. (Lot 10, Block 3, Philview I Addition)
• Public hearing on 1217 Lindsey (Lot 10, Block 4, Phillips Addition)
• Public hearing on 402 Butadieno (Lot 9, Block 18, Bunavista Addition)
• Public hearing on 1301B Jolly (Lot 14, Block 8, Coronado Addition)
• Continued case: 101 Estireno, Lot 1 Block 2 Bunavista Addition

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the FY 2024 budget, annual cyber security training, and any items on the regular meeting agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2024 Budget
• Annual Cyber Security Training
• Discussion of items on the Regular Meeting Agenda

The Borger City Council held a work session on May 2, 2023, to discuss the FY 2024 budget, annual cybersecurity training, and items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• No decisions or votes were recorded during the work session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will review routine financial reports and approve interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Golden Plains Community Hospital. Key decisions include suspending a proposed rate increase by Texas Gas Service Company and amending the FY 2023 operating budget. The council will also vote on an incentive agreement with local residents and approve the annual comprehensive financial report.

• Resolution R-012-23: Suspend for 45 days the effective date of a rate proposal by Texas Gas Service Company (ONE Gas, Inc.)
• Ordinance O-004-23: First reading to amend the FY 2023 Operating Budget
• Interlocal Agreement: Access to Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) with Texas Department of State Health Services
• Interlocal Agreement: Medical transport services with Golden Plains Community Hospital (GPCH)
• Resolution R-011-23: Authorize incentive agreement between Borger, Inc. and Matthew and Ellen Fulton

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items, including minutes, expenditures, and a lien release, then take action on several contracts and purchases: a tourism services contract, a 9-1-1 interlocal agreement, a street reconstruction bid, a seal coat contract, three police SUVs, and an emergency ambulance purchase. A public hearing on renewing youth program standards is also scheduled.

• Award bid for 10th Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve construction contract with Missouri Petroleum Products for 2023 Group Seal Coat Program
• Award 3 2023 Chevy Tahoe PPVs to Lake Country Chevrolet for $126,717
• Authorize emergency purchase of 2014 Ford E450 ambulance for $65,000
• Approve Tourism Services Contract with Borger Chamber of Commerce (April 2023–March 2024)

City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a major road reconstruction project and new police and EMS vehicles. The council also renewed youth program standards of care and an interlocal agreement for 9-1-1 services.

• Awarded 10th Street Reconstruction Project to J. Lee Milligan for $5,368,700.67 (All Aye)
• Approved construction contract with Missouri Petroleum Products Company, LLC for seal coat project for $247,331.81 (All Aye)
• Approved purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs from Lake Country Chevrolet for $126,717.00 (All Aye)
• Authorized emergency purchase of a used 2014 Ford E450 Type III ambulance for $65,000 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-010-23 for 9-1-1 services interlocal agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance O-003-23 renewing standards of care for youth programs (All Aye)
• Accepted winning bid of $300.00 from Daniel Duran for property at 1107 Valley Drive and authorized lien release (All Aye)
• Approved Borger Chamber of Commerce Tourism Service Contract for April 2023 through March 2024 (All Aye)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Borger Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request for an RV park, covering pad requirements, interior landscape requirements, and required pull-through spaces. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Variance request for RV park pad requirements, interior landscape, and pull-through spaces
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from March 2, 2023, and hear public hearings on new and continued cases of alleged Property Maintenance Code violations. The Commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes a citizen comment period.

• New cases: 2001 W Wilson, 510 S Hedgecoke, 207 W Jefferson
• Continued cases: 309 Estireno, 601 Whittenburg, 603 Whittenburg, 603 E 11th Street, 800 Whittenburg
• Possible orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises
• Possible civil penalties
• Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will meet to consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, expenditures, and online bid awards. The main action is introducing an ordinance to renew the Standards of Care for Youth Programs, with a public hearing scheduled for April 18. The council will also receive the FY 2022 Transportation User Fund Annual Report.

• Introduce Ordinance #O-003-23 renewing Standards of Care for Youth Programs, public hearing April 18 at 1:30 PM
• Approve expenditures for the last half of March 2023
• Accept/reject winning bids from Texas Communities Group online bidding
• Receive FY 2022 Transportation User Fund Annual Report
• Proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

City Council approved the sale of a property at 1116 Coble Dr. for $1,500.00. The Council also introduced an ordinance on first reading to renew standards of care for youth programs and scheduled a public hearing for April 18, 2023.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of March 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Accepted winning bid of $1,500.00 from Francisco Nava for property at 1116 Coble Dr. (All present voted aye)
• Introduced Ordinance O-003-23 renewing standards of care for youth programs on first reading (All present voted aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance O-003-23 for April 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (All present voted aye)
• Received FY 2022 Transportation User Fund Annual Report (All present voted aye)

City Council

City Council approved three professional services contracts with Parkhill for pool, park, and wastewater projects. The Council also condemned a substandard structure at 631 Deahl and approved a salary increase and bonus for the City Manager.

• Approved $72,150 contract with Parkhill for Johnson Park Youth Center pool assessment (All Aye)
• Approved $63,150 contract with Parkhill for Main St. Pass Through Park Project (All Aye)
• Approved professional services contract with Parkhill for Bryan St. and Rock Creek wastewater projects (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-009-23 condemning structure at 631 Deahl and ordering occupants to vacate (All Aye)
• Accepted 2022 Racial Profiling Report from Borger Police Department (All Aye)
• Approved Order of Cancellation for May 6, 2023 General Election due to unopposed candidates (All Aye)
• Approved City Manager salary increase from Step 2 to Step 5 (9%), $150 monthly car allowance increase, and $7,500 one-time bonus (All Aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of March 2023 (All Aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to suspend Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase, an agreement with HutchCares Living at Home for the Senior Community Assistance Program, and a financial agreement between Borger, Inc. and Frank Phillips College. The council will also handle routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, expenditures, and releasing tipping fee liens on four properties. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Property 004-2023-SH).

• Resolution R-007-23 suspending SPS's proposed base rate increase effective date
• Agreement with HutchCares Living at Home, LLC for Senior Community Assistance Program
• Resolution R-008-23 authorizing financial agreement between Borger, Inc. and Frank Phillips College
• Release of tipping fee liens on 711 Hobby St, 1025 Brain St, 717-A Platt St, and 806 Canady St
• Executive session to discuss Property 004-2023-SH

The Council passed a resolution to suspend a proposed base rate increase from Southwestern Public Service Company for 135 days. Other actions included approving property bids, releasing liens on demolished properties, and authorizing a senior housing repair partnership.

• Approved Resolution R-007-23 to suspend SPS base rate increase effective date for 135 days (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-008-23 for a job training program agreement between BEDC and Frank Phillips College (All Aye)
• Accepted winning bids for nine properties via Texas Communities Group (All Aye)
• Authorized release of liens for properties at 711 Hobby, 1025 Brain, 717-A Platt, and 806 Canady (All Aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with HutchCares Living at Home LLC for senior housing repairs (All Aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for February 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 7 and February 14, 2023 (All Aye)

City Council

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the City Manager's evaluation process, FY 2024 budget priorities, and any items on the regular agenda. The meeting is informational and preparatory only.

• Discussion of City Manager's evaluation process
• Discussion of FY 2024 Council budget priorities
• Discussion of any item on the Regular Agenda

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation process and budget priorities for FY 2024. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from February 2, 2023, 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 cases: 124 Arline St, 128 Arline St, 309 Estireno
• Continued cases: 601 Whittenburg, 603 Whittenburg, 603 E 11th St, 800 Whittenburg
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per citizen
• Consent agenda includes approval of February 2, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Borger City Council will consider approving interlocal agreements with Hutchinson County for EMS service continuity and emergency medical services, an emergency ambulance services agreement with American Medical Response (AMR), and participation in opioid settlements with Walmart, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens. The agenda also includes a city manager's monthly report and public comment period.

• Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Continuity of EMS Service
• Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement with American Medical Response (AMR)
• Opioid settlements with Walmart, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens

City Council approved three agreements to ensure the continuity of emergency medical services, including a contract with American Medical Response. The Council also authorized participation in opioid settlements with four distributors.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for Continuity of EMS Service (All present voted aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Hutchinson County for long-term Emergency Medical Services (All present voted aye)
• Approved Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. at $68,435.74 per month (All present voted aye)
• Authorized participation in Opioid Settlements with Walmart, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens (All present voted aye)

City Council

City Council approved the order and notice for a general election to fill two council member positions. The council also authorized significant medical equipment purchases and a downtown revitalization project bid. Additionally, the city entered into interlocal agreements for EMS services with the City of Fritch and Hutchinson County.

• Approved Order of General Election and Notice for May 6, 2023 (All Aye)
• Awarded $330,013.36 bid to Plains Builders for Downtown Revitalization Grant project (All Aye)
• Approved $140,675.66 purchase of 2 Stryker Power-PRO XT Cots and 2 Power Load systems (All Aye)
• Approved $73,377.80 purchase of two pre-owned LIFEPAK 15 Monitors (All Aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements with City of Fritch and Hutchinson County for EMS services (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance O-002-23 amending FY 2023 budget for EMS operations (All Aye)
• Authorized $2,646.75 lien against property at 1216 Lindsey (All Aye)
• Appointed Jim Head and Mark Miller to the Building Standards Commission (All Aye)

City Council

The Borger City Council is holding a work session to discuss Emergency Medical Services, changes to the city's purchase card and fuel card policies, and any items on the regular agenda. No official action will be taken at this session.

• Discussion of Emergency Medical Services
• Discussion of City Purchase Card and Fuel Card policy changes
• Discussion of items on the Regular Agenda

The City Council held a work session to discuss Emergency Medical Services and changes to the City Purchase Card and Fuel Card policy. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will meet to consider alleged Property Maintenance Code violations at multiple properties. The commission may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises, and may assess civil penalties. The agenda includes two new cases and six continued cases, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• New cases: 101 Estireno and 313 Estireno, Bunavista Addition
• Continued cases: 601 Whittenburg, 603 Whittenburg, 603 E 11th Street, 800 Whittenburg, 631 Deahl, 322 W Coolidge
• Consider minutes of January 5, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per citizen

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a final reading of a land use map change, and consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $142,500 emergency sewer line repair contract and a $565,060 ambulance purchase. They will also receive the city manager's report, financials, and investment summary, and act on consent agenda items like minutes and expenditures.

• Public hearing and final approval of Ordinance O-001-23 changing the Future Land Use Map
• Resolution R-001-23 authorizing Borger, Inc.'s purchase of a 30.710-acre tract in Hutchinson County
• Contract with Bo Simon, Inc. for emergency sewer line replacement on W. 3rd St. for $142,500
• First reading of Ordinance O-002-23 amending the FY 2023 Operating Budget
• Purchase of 2 Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulances from Siddon Martin Emergency Group for $565,060

The Council introduced a budget amendment to fund the city's takeover of Emergency Medical Services after AMR stated it was no longer financially sustainable to operate without a subsidy. The city also authorized the purchase of two ambulances to facilitate this transition.

• Introduced Ordinance O-002-23 to amend the FY 2023 budget for city-operated EMS (All Aye)
• Approved $565,060 purchase of two Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulances from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC (All Aye)
• Approved $142,500 emergency contract with Bo Simon, Inc. for sewer line replacement under 3rd St. (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution R-001-23 for Borger, Inc. to purchase approximately 30.71 acres for industrial use (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance O-001-23 changing the Future Land Use Map (All Aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the first half of January 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023, work session and regular meeting (All Aye)

Building Standards Commission

The Borger Building Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from December 1, 2022, 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. New cases at 601 and 603 Whittenburg will be heard, along with five continued cases. The meeting is open to citizen comments, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• New case: 601 Whittenburg (Lot E/80' of 16, Block 26, Original Townsite)
• New case: 603 Whittenburg (Lot E/80' of 15, Block 26, Original Townsite)
• 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, 614 Stevenson, 310 W Grand

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a work session to discuss options for providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after American Medical Response (AMR) requested a $675,627 annual subsidy to continue service, threatening to cease operations on February 14, 2023. The city manager presented two options: contracting with AMR and sharing the subsidy with Hutchinson County and Fritch, or establishing a Fire Department-run EMS service. No official action will be taken at this work session.

• AMR requests $675,627 annual subsidy to continue EMS service in Borger, Fritch, and Hutchinson County
• AMR threatens to cease operations on February 14, 2023 without subsidy
• City considers Fire Department-run EMS with 2-truck staffing model projected to lose $155,254.53 annually (AMR revenue model)
• Cost share proposal: City 60%, County 30%, Fritch 10% for potential EMS operating losses
• Borger Fire Department has 26 EMT-Basic certified firefighters; adding 10 employees could staff two 24/7 ambulances

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss options for the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and items on the January 3, 2023, Regular Agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The Borger City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final reading of Ordinance O-013-22 to renew the juvenile curfew, which must be renewed every three years. They will also consider scheduling a public hearing for January 17, 2023, and introduce on first reading Ordinance O-001-23 to adopt a change to the Future Land Use Map. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, expenditures for the last half of December 2022, and receipt of fiscal year-to-date financials.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance O-013-22 renewing the Juvenile Curfew
• Introduction of Ordinance O-001-23 to adopt a change to the Future Land Use Map
• Schedule public hearing for January 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM
• Approve expenditures for the last half of December 2022
• Receive fiscal year-to-date financials

The City Council approved the renewal of the juvenile curfew ordinance. Council also scheduled a public hearing for January 17, 2023, to introduce changes to the Future Land Use Map.

• Approved Ordinance O-013-22 renewing the Juvenile Curfew (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of expenditures for the last half of December 2022 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the December 20, 2022 meeting (All present voted aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 17, 2023, to introduce Ordinance O-001-23 regarding Future Land Use Map changes (All present voted aye)