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Borger public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Council to consider incentive and loan agreement with B69 AGV, LLC

The Borger City Council will meet on December 17, 2024, to consider three resolutions: approving Borger Inc.'s 5-year strategic plan, authorizing an incentive and loan agreement with B69 AGV, LLC, and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Parkhill for the 2025 seal coating program. The council will also hear citizen comments, receive the City Manager's monthly report, and act on consent agenda items including meeting minutes and expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $400K loan to 869 AGV LLC for retail development

The Borger City Council approved three resolutions: adopting Borger Inc.'s Five-Year Strategic Plan, authorizing a $400,000 loan to 869 AGV LLC for property development behind Tractor Supply and HTeaO, and joining the 2025 Group Seal Coating Program. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved minutes and expenditures for the first half of December.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to consider opioid settlement and interlocal agreements

The City Council will discuss participating in an opioid settlement with Kroger and two interlocal agreements with the cities of Fritch and Pampa. The body will also consider amendments to the City of Borger Employee Manual.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to hold work session on employee manual and ethics code

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss proposed changes to the employee manual and the Council Code of Ethics. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on $172,099 contract for City Hall AV equipment

The Borger City Council will consider awarding a $172,099 bid to Taurus Technologies for audio and visual equipment for the City Hall renovation, using a TIPS interlocal purchasing contract. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a manufactured home at 819 Deason. Consent items include meeting minutes, expenditures, and financial reports.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Building Standards Commission

Building Standards Commission to hear property maintenance violation cases

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

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider $748,235 ambulance bid and $255,000 engineering contract

The Borger City Council will consider awarding a bid for two Type I ambulances to Siddons Martin Emergency Group for $748,235 and approving a $255,000 professional services agreement with Parkhill for engineering design for Development W. Other action items include interlocal agreements with TxDOT for prescribed burning and with Potter County for a motor vehicle crime prevention grant, as well as appointing members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board. The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes, October expenditures, financial reports, and an investment report.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

City Council discusses sports field regulations and TIRZ board appointments

This is a work session, so no official action will be taken. The council will discuss appointments to the TIRZ #1 Board and proposed regulations for city-owned sports fields, including a public engagement strategy. They may also discuss items from the regular meeting agenda.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $100,000 pre-construction phase for sports tourism project

The City Council will consider Resolution R-029-24 to authorize Borger, Inc. to enter the pre-construction phase of the Sports Tourism and Entertainment Project with 8:28 Sports Development Group, and approve a $100,000 refundable payment. The meeting also includes a public comment period for citizens.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $100K pre-construction phase for sports project

The City Council approved Resolution R-029-24, authorizing the Borger Economic Development Corporation to proceed with Phase II (pre-construction) of the sports tourism and entertainment project with 8:28 Sports Development Group. The council confirmed completion of Phase I and authorized a $100,000 payment for Phase II. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting aye.

Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to consider special use permit for manufactured home at 104 Arline St

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a manufactured home at 104 Arline Street. The consent agenda includes approval of September 17 meeting minutes, expenditures for late September, and fiscal year-to-date financials.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve lhe request from Zachary' & Amy Aozaldua for a Special Use Permit to place a manufacnrred home at 10.1 Arline Street. Lo(s) l{. Block 8. Nonh Hills Addition. The motion carried by the…
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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on denying Xcel rate surcharge and issuing tax notes

The Borger City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its September 17 meeting, including a final reading of an ordinance amending park, alcohol, and plumbing codes; authorizing the issuance of tax notes; and a resolution denying a proposed rate surcharge by Southwestern Public Service Company. Other items include applying for a FEMA grant for fire detection cameras, declaring seven outdoor warning sirens as surplus, updating the city's investment policy, and approving a multiple-use agreement with TxDOT for traffic cameras. The agenda also includes a city manager's monthly report and consent items for minutes and expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $80,643 savings via tax note for City Hall renovation

The Borger City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of 'City of Borger, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2024' to fund City Hall renovations, with a projected savings of $80,643 by completing the project in one year. The council also denied Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate surcharge, approved a FEMA grant application for a fire detection camera system, and declared seven outdoor warning sirens as surplus for transfer to Moore County. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

Building Standards Commission

Building Standards Commission to hear property maintenance violation cases

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

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Council to finalize FY 2025 tax rate and budget

The Borger City Council will conduct public hearings and consider final adoption of a combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2025, adopt the FY 2025 operating budget, and amend the city's fee schedule. They will also consider a five-year community investment program, introduce an ordinance amending regulations for The Dome Civic and Convention Center and alcohol permits, and authorize a multiple use agreement for Flock traffic cameras with the Texas Department of Transportation.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2025 budget and tax rate

The Borger City Council approved the FY 2025 operating budget and a combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation, both on final reading. The council also approved the purchase of nine vehicles for $383,930, adopted a five-year Community Investment Program, and approved several agreements including Flock traffic cameras and an EMS task force memorandum. All votes were unanimous among members present.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

City Council to discuss FY 2025 budget and five-year improvement plan

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2025 Operating Budget and the FY 2025-2029 Community Improvement Program (CIP). As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses FY 2025 budget, CIP, and Dome rules

The Borger City Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2025 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-2029 Community Improvement Program (CIP), and changes to Dome Operating Procedures and Alcohol Permit regulations. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this work session.

Mon Aug 26, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider special use permit for manufactured home on Arline Street

The Borger Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Zachary and Amy Anzaldua for a Special Use Permit to place a manufactured home at 104 Arline Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 2024 and standard procedural items.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to consider FY2025 tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance adopting a combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2025. It will also introduce the FY2025 Operating Budget and schedule a public hearing for September 3, 2024, and consider amendments to the city's fee schedule. Other actions include awarding a $1.76 million City Hall renovation contract to Plains Builders and a $404,816 solid waste truck purchase.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion was made by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Perez, to approve the minutes of the work session and regular meeting of August 6, 2024. The motion carried by the following…
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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

Council to consider FY 2025 tax rate of 0.656645 per $100 valuation

The Borger City Council meets on August 6, 2024, to consider a proposed combined property tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for FY 2025, schedule a public hearing for August 20, and set final adoption for September 3. The council will also introduce on first reading Ordinance O-004-24 to amend the FY 2024 budget. Other items include swearing in two police recruits and considering a land purchase agreement for Parcel R14576. The consent agenda covers routine approvals of minutes and expenditures.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

City Council work session to discuss FY2025 budget, tax rate, and fees

This is a work session of the Borger City Council; no official action can be taken. Council will discuss the proposed FY2025 operating budget and tax rate, the FY2025 fee schedule, changes to Dome operating procedures and alcohol permit regulations, and the City Hall renovation project. The session also covers any item on the August 6 regular agenda.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

Building Standards Commission

Building Standards Commission to hear code violations at four properties

The Building Standards Commission will hold public hearings on new and continued cases involving alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. Commissioners may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure premises and assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider land sale for sports tourism development

The City Council will discuss the sale of approximately 115.54 acres of land to 8:28 Sports Tourism Development Group, LLC. The body will also consider board appointments and the transfer of a surplus fire ladder to Potter County.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Variance request for a carport setback at 204 Garrett

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a side yard and front yard setback variance for a carport at 204 Garrett. The board will also review the minutes from the February 8, 2024, meeting.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council considers cyber liability and data breach agreement

The July 2 meeting includes a proposed interlocal agreement for cyber liability and data breach response with the Texas Municipal League. The council will also consider routine items, including recent expenditures and the release of a lien on 720 Derr St.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Discussion of proposed FY 2025 annual budget

This is a work session where no official action can be taken. The City Council will discuss the proposed FY 2025 annual budget and potential board member appointments for CRMWA and TIRZ Board #1.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council considers industrial contracts and sports tourism project scope

The Borger City Council will consider approving an Industrial District Contract with several entities, including Tokai Carbons, Ltd. The council will also review an interlocal agreement for School Resource Officers and a scope of work for the Sports Tourism and Entertainment Project.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Building Standards Commission

Review of building standards cases and property maintenance violations

The Building Standards Commission will review new and continued cases regarding alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The Commission may issue orders to repair, demolish, or secure premises. They will also consider the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council considers multi-million dollar construction bids

The City Council will consider several large infrastructure contracts and review annual reports for the Transportation User Fund and Dome Civic and Convention Center. The agenda also includes approving recent expenditures and a resolution to transfer a surplus police motorcycle to Sweetwater.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Discussion of FY 2025 budget and Johnson Park pool renovation bids

The City Council will discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget and bids for the Johnson Park Pool Renovation Project. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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Wed May 22, 2024

City Council

City Council to attend 828 Sports Development Group press conference

City Council members may attend a press conference and Q&A session with 828 Sports Development Group. This is not a scheduled meeting, and no official action will be taken.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to review May expenditures and financial reports

The City Council will meet to consider the minutes from May 7, 2024, and approve expenditures for the first half of May 2024. The body will also review fiscal year-to-date financials and the City Manager's monthly report.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

City Council to meet with 828 Sports Development Group

The City Council is holding a work session to meet and greet with the 828 Sports Development Group. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to purchase $1.15 million fire engine

The City Council will canvass the May 4 general election results and elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a solicitor's permit appeal and youth program standards of care.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to hold work session on FY 2025 Budget

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Because this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

City Council

City Council to hold strategic planning session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss strategic planning with the Next Move Group consultant. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider sports tourism and housing development agreements

The City Council will review the FY 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the FY 2024 2nd Quarter Investment Report. Members will also consider resolutions regarding a sports tourism project and a subdivision incentive agreement. Additionally, the council will introduce an ordinance renewing standards of care for youth programs.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

Building Standards Commission

Commission to hear 8 cases for alleged property maintenance code violations

The Borger Building Standards Commission will review eight specific addresses for alleged violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code. The body may issue orders to vacate, repair, demolish, or secure these premises, or assess civil penalties. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider City Manager employment agreement

The Borger City Council will discuss the employment agreement of City Manager Garrett Spradling. The body will also consider several tourism services agreements and a bid for the 2024 Group Seal Coat Program.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to discuss city-owned sports fields

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the rules, regulations, and scheduling of city-owned sports fields. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

City Council to review City Manager's employment and compensation

The City Council will meet to discuss a golf cart lease for the Borger Municipal Golf Course and review expenditures from early March. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation and compensation package.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to hold work session on budget and golf course

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several city matters. Because this is a work session, no official action will be taken during the meeting.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider land development ordinance and business renovations

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a final reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Ordinance. The body will also consider authorizations for business incubator renovations and a strategic plan proposal.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider $394,588 bid for Downtown Pass Through Park

The City Council will review a bid for the Downtown Pass Through Park and an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The meeting also includes a review of expenditures for early February and fiscal year-to-date financials.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to call general city election for May 4, 2024

The City Council will consider calling a general city election for one council member seat and a joint election with the school district and hospital district. The body will also discuss land development ordinances and a property purchase.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

City Council discusses budget priorities and smoke and vape shop regulations

This work session is for discussion only; no official action will be taken. The council will discuss priorities for the FY 2025 Budget and a proposed ordinance regarding smoke and vape shops.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to consider changes to Unified Land Development Ordinance

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending updates to the Unified Land Development Ordinance. Proposed changes include new regulations for tobacco and smoke shops and residential dwelling standards.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to consider industrial contracts and housing incentives

The City Council will discuss industrial district contracts with WRB Refining, LLC and Nutrien US, LLC. The body is also considering a residential homestead tax exemption and economic development incentives for the Yucca Estates housing development.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider residential tax exemption and police agreements

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance for a residential homestead tax exemption. Additionally, the council will consider cooperative and asset forfeiture agreements involving the Police Department and the DEA.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

Borger City Council to discuss 2024 Homestead Exemption

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several city matters. Because this is a work session, no official action will be taken during the meeting.

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