Borger public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider routine items such as meeting minutes, December expenditures, and year‑to‑date financials. Council members will also vote on three resolutions: approving Borger, Inc.'s five‑year strategic plan, authorizing an incentive and loan agreement with B69 AGV, LLC, and approving an interlocal agreement for the 2025 seal coating program. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve minutes of the work session and regular meeting of December 3, 2024 (Resolution R-??).
- Approve expenditures for the first half of December 2024.
- Review fiscal year‑to‑date financials.
- Approve Resolution R-034-24 adopting Borger, Inc.'s 5‑year Strategic Plan.
- Approve Resolution R-035-24 authorizing an incentive and loan agreement with B69 AGV, LLC.
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation will review regional employment and wage data through October 2024. The board is deciding on incentive agreements for Dottie's Donuts and B69 AGV LLC, including a resolution to authorize the agreement for B69 AGV, LLC.
- Incentive agreement for Dottie's Donuts
- Incentive agreement for B69 AGV LLC
- Resolution R-019-24 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the B69 AGV, LLC agreement
- Project expenditures for Full Strutt Media
- Presentation of regional employment and wage data through October 2024
City Council
The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss proposed updates to the employee manual and the Council Code of Ethics. As a work session, no official action will be taken during this meeting.
- Proposed changes to the City of Borger Employee Manual
- Proposed Council Code of Ethics and Operational Rules and Procedures
- Discussion of items on the Regular Agenda
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and citizen comments, then vote on four resolutions. One resolution authorizes the city to join the Opioid Settlement with Kroger. The other three resolutions approve interlocal agreements for interim police chief services with Fritch, a water allocation purchase with Pampa, and an amendment to the employee manual.
- Authorize participation in the Opioid Settlement with Kroger (Item 8).
- Approve Resolution R-031-24 for an interlocal agreement with the City of Fritch for interim police chief services (Item 9).
- Approve Resolution R-032-24 for an interlocal agreement with the City of Pampa to purchase an unused portion of Pampa's 2024 CRMWA groundwater allocation (Item 10).
- Approve Resolution R-033-24 to amend the City of Borger Employee Manual (Item 11).
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a bid for audio and visual equipment for the City Hall Renovation Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a manufactured home. Other items include reviewing November expenditures and fiscal year financials.
- Bid award to Taurus Technologies for $172,099 for City Hall Renovation Project audio and visual equipment
- Public hearing for Special Use Permit for a manufactured home at 819 Deason, Lot(s) 3 & 4, Block 17, Rock Creek Addition
- Review of expenditures for the first half of November 2024
- Recognition of Borger as the Top Composting Community for FY 2024 by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation will review a five-year strategic action plan presented by Next Move Group. The board will also consider authorizing the purchase of eight acres of land and property related to Project ID 17753.
- Approval of Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
- Resolution R-016-24 adopting the Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
- Resolution R-017-24 authorizing property purchase for Project 17753
- Resolution R-018-24 authorizing purchase of eight acres of property
- Presentation of regional employment and wage data through September 2024
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Because this is a work session, no official action will be taken. Discussions will focus on board appointments and city-owned sports field usage.
- Appointments to the TIRZ #1 Board
- Regulations for using city-owned sports fields
- Public engagement strategy for proposed sports field regulations
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items, financial reports, and several specific actions. Council members will vote on awarding a $748,235 bid to Siddons Martin Emergency Group for two Type I ambulances. They will also act on interlocal agreements with TxDOT for prescribed burning and with Potter County for a motor‑vehicle crime prevention grant. Additional items include a $255,000 professional services agreement with Parkhill for Development W and the appointment of members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board.
- Award bid to Siddons Martin Emergency Group for two Type I ambulances – $748,235
- Approve Resolution R-028-24 for interlocal agreement with TxDOT on prescribed burning
- Approve interlocal agreement with Potter County for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority FY25 grant
- Approve $255,000 professional services agreement with Parkhill for engineering/design for Development W
- Approve Resolution R-030-24 appointing members to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation is holding a work session to discuss a strategic plan presentation from Next Move Group. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.
- Next Move Group presentation of Borger Economic Development Corporation Strategic Plan
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider Resolution R-029-24, which approves the scope of work for the pre‑construction phase of the Sports Tourism and Entertainment Project between Borger, Inc. and 8:28 Sports Tourism Development Group. The meeting also includes a public comment period where citizens may speak for up to three minutes. After the agenda items, the council will vote on adjournment.
- Resolution R-029-24: approve scope of work for pre‑construction phase of Sports Tourism and Entertainment Project between Borger, Inc. and 8:28 Sports Tourism Development Group
- Public comments from citizens (maximum three minutes per speaker)
- Council vote to adjourn the meeting
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation board will review regional employment and wage data and hear a presentation from Janet Fleming of Fleming Furniture. It will approve the September 20, 2024 meeting minutes, the September 2024 financials, and a budget adjustment. In executive session the board will discuss a Corridor Revitalization Grant Program request, followed by a public decision on Fleming Furniture's grant application.
- Presentation of regional employment and wage data through August 2024
- Presentation by Janet Fleming of Fleming Furniture
- Approval of the September 2024 financials and expenditures
- Approval of a budget adjustment
- Consideration of Fleming Furniture's request for the Corridor Revitalization Grant Program
City Council
The Borger City Council meeting will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of September meeting minutes and recent expenditures. Council members will conduct a public hearing and decide on a Special Use Permit request to place a manufactured home at 104 Arline Street in the North Hills Addition. The meeting will also include a citizen comment period and adjournment.
- Public hearing and decision on Special Use Permit for a manufactured home at 104 Arline Street, Lot(s) 2‑4, Block 8, North Hills Addition
- Consider and approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024
- Consider and approve expenditures for the last half of September 2024
- Review Fiscal Year to Date Financials
- Citizen comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
Borger Inc
The Board will review a proposal from Retail Strategies and a feasibility study for 116 W. 6th Street. Members will also consider lease agreements for 532 N. Main Street and a temporary lease with Ironclad Environmental Solutions. The body will discuss a budget adjustment and a contract for engineering services.
- Feasibility Study for property at 116 W. 6th Street
- Assignment and Assumption of Commercial Lease Agreement for 532 N. Main Street
- Temporary lease agreement with Ironclad Environmental Solutions
- Resolution R-014-24 awarding a contract for engineering services
- FY2025 contract between Borger, Inc. and Borger Chamber of Commerce for BR&E Services
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider routine items such as minutes, expenditures, and financial statements. It will vote on Ordinance O-008-24 to amend park and recreation code provisions and Ordinance O-009-24 to authorize issuance of City of Borger Tax Notes Series 2024. Several resolutions will be considered, including denying a utility rate surcharge, applying for a FEMA hazard mitigation grant, and authorizing traffic camera installation. The council may also cancel or reschedule the October 15 regular meeting.
- Approve Ordinance O-008-24 amending Chapter 1, General Provisions for parks and recreation
- Approve Ordinance O-009-24 authorizing issuance of City of Borger Tax Notes, Series 2024
- Resolution R-023-24 denying Southwestern Public Service rate surcharge and authorizing legal participation
- Resolution R-024-24 authorizing a grant application for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for a fire detection camera system
- Resolution R-027-24 authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement with TxDOT for Flock Traffic Cameras
City Council
The Borger City Council work session will review the FY 2025 operating budget. Council members will also discuss the FY 2025‑2029 Community Improvement Program. No official actions can be taken during this work session. Any other items from the regular agenda may be raised for discussion.
- Discuss FY 2025 Operating Budget
- Discuss FY 2025‑2029 Community Improvement Program (CIP)
- Discuss any item on the regular meeting agenda
City Council
The council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including the FY 2025 operating budget and a combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation. Additional actions include approving a fee‑schedule amendment, a $459,774 vehicle purchase, and a community investment program for 2025‑2029. The meeting also addresses agreements for traffic cameras, an emergency medical task force, and a vote for the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool board.
- Approve purchase of 9 vehicles from Caldwell County for $459,774 under Contract No. 601-19.
- Adopt Ordinance O-005-24 setting a combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for FY 2025.
- Adopt Ordinance O-006-24 approving the FY 2025 operating budget.
- Adopt Ordinance O-007-24 amending the City of Borger's fee schedule for FY 2025.
- Approve Resolution R-022-24 establishing the FY 2025‑2029 Community Investment Program.
City Council
The Borger City Council will consider routine consent items, approve budget amendments, and adopt a combined tax rate for FY 2025. It will also hear a public hearing on the FY 2025 operating budget and vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a waste‑truck purchase, a land sale of about 234.23 acres, and a $1,756,636 City Hall renovation project.
- Award bid to Bond Equipment Company, Inc. for a 22‑cubic‑yard automated side‑loader solid waste truck for $404,816
- Award contract to Plains Builders for the City Hall Renovation Project for $1,756,636
- Adopt combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2025 (Ordinance O-005-24)
- Approve FY 2025 Operating Budget on first reading (Ordinance O-006-24) after public hearing scheduled Sep 3, 2024
- Approve sale of approximately 234.23 acres of land in the west half of Section 17, Block Y, Hutchinson County (Resolution R-20-24)
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and take action on a lease agreement. The board will also hear comments from city staff.
- Lease agreement for 530 N. Main
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2025 operating budget, proposed tax rate, and fee schedule. Other discussion topics include the City Hall Renovation Project and Dome operating procedures. No official action will be taken during this session.
- FY 2025 Operating Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- FY 2025 Fee Schedule
- Dome Operating Procedures and Alcohol Permit regulations
- City Hall Renovation Project
City Council
The City Council will hear citizen comments, swear in two police recruits, and consider several routine items on the consent agenda. It will also decide whether to accept a purchase agreement for Parcel R14576, adopt a proposed FY 2025 property tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation, and introduce Ordinance O-004-24 to amend the FY 2024 budget.
- Swearing in two police recruits as officers
- Decision on the "Agreement of Purchase" for Parcel R14576
- Consideration of a proposed combined tax rate of $0.656645 per $100 valuation for FY 2025
- Introduction of Ordinance O-004-24 amending the FY 2024 budget
- Approval of consent agenda items including July 16 meeting minutes and July expenditures
City Council
The City Council will discuss the sale of land in Hutchinson County to 8:28 Sports Tourism Development Group, LLC. The meeting also includes board appointments and the transfer of a surplus fire ladder to Potter County.
- Resolution R-018-24: Option Agreement for the sale of approximately 115.54 acres to 8:28 Sports Tourism Development Group, LLC
- Resolution R-015-24: Transfer of surplus Fire Ladder 7 to Potter County
- Resolution R-016-24: Appointment of Eddie Edwars to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors
- Resolution R-017-24: Appointment and re-appointment of Borger, Inc. Board of Directors members
- Executive session regarding real property at the Borger Enterprise Park
City Council
The City Council will review June 2024 expenditures and financial reports. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement for cyber liability and data breach response, as well as a lien release for 720 Derr St.
- Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League for Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response
- Release of Tipping Fee Lien on 720 Derr St
- Review of June 2024 expenditures and financials
- Acceptance of bids from the Texas Communities Group online bidding process
City Council
This is a work session where no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the proposed FY 2025 annual budget and board member appointments for CRMWA and TIRZ Board #1.
- Proposed FY 2025 Annual Budget
- Board member appointments for CRMWA and TIRZ Board #1
City Council
The City Council will consider approving industrial district contracts with several entities. They will also review an agreement for school resource officers and a design phase scope for a sports tourism project.
- Industrial District Contract with Tokai Carbons, Ltd., IACX Rock Creek, LLC, and Magic Plains Industrial Park Property Owners Association
- Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officers between the City and Borger ISD
- Resolution R-014-24 regarding the design phase of the Sports Tourism and Entertainment Project
- Approval of expenditures for the first half of June 2024
City Council
The Borger City Council will vote on two capital improvement contracts and review routine financial reports. The council is deciding whether to award an $811,392 bid to Bo Simon Inc. for the Rock Creed Utility Replacement Project and a $3,192,895 bid to Plains Builders, Inc. for the Johnson Park Youth Center Pool Renovation Project. These projects involve infrastructure upgrades and facility renovations that maintain local utility service and update community recreation facilities. The agenda also includes routine consent items covering past meeting minutes, recent expenditures, and annual department reports.
- Award $811,392 bid to Bo Simon Inc. for Rock Creed Utility Replacement Project
- Award $3,192,895 bid to Plains Builders, Inc. for Johnson Park Youth Center Pool Renovation Project
- Declare 2020 Harley-Davidson Road King police motorcycle surplus and transfer to City of Sweetwater
- Receive FY 2023 Transportation User Fund Annual Report
- Receive 2023 Dome Civic and Convention Center Annual Report
City Council
This is a work session where no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget and bids for the Johnson Park Pool Renovation Project.
- Discussion of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget
- Discussion of Johnson Park Pool Renovation Project bids
City Council
The City Council will meet to review the City Manager's monthly report and fiscal year-to-date financials. The body will also consider approving minutes from May 7, 2024, and expenditures for the first half of May 2024.
- Expenditures for the first half of May 2024
- Fiscal Year to Date Financials
- Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to conduct a meet and greet with the 828 Sports Development Group. No official action will be taken during this meeting.
- Meet and greet with 828 Sports Development Group
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.
- FY 2025 Budget
- Huber Park Bird Sanctuary
- 2024 TML Annual Conference
- Items on the May 7th Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council
The City Council will canvass the May 4, 2024, General Election results and administer oaths of office. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a solicitor's permit appeal and a vote on a $1,157,332.00 fire engine purchase.
- Canvassing the May 4, 2024, General Election results (Resolution R-012-24)
- Appeal of Divine Energy Solar's denied solicitor's permit renewal
- Final reading of Ordinance #O-003-24 regarding Standards of Care for Youth Programs
- Updating the City of Borger Water Conservation Plan (Resolution R-011-24)
- Purchase of a Type 1 Fire Engine from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC for $1,157,332.00
Borger Inc
The Borger Economic Development Corporation is holding a work session to discuss the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.
- Discussion regarding a comprehensive strategic plan for the Economic Development Corporation
City Council
The City Council will review annual financial reports and tourism updates. The meeting includes consideration of resolutions regarding a sports tourism project and a residential subdivision agreement.
- Ordinance #O-003-24 renewing Standards of Care for Youth Programs
- Resolution R-009-24: Borger, Inc. engagement of 828 Sports Development Group
- Resolution R-010-24: Borger, Inc. incentive agreement with 712 General Contractors, LLC. for Yucca Estates Subdivision
- FY 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presentation by SingletonClark
- Annual Tourism Reports from Tri-City Concert Association and Friends of the Hutchinson County Historical Museum
General
The Borger Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider Resolution R-005-24. This resolution would authorize the Executive Director to execute instruments and agreements for Project 828.
- Resolution R-005-24 regarding Project 828 agreements
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss rules, regulations, and scheduling for city-owned sports fields. As this is a work session, no official action will be taken.
- Rules, regulations, and scheduling of city-owned sports fields
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on an employment agreement for City Manager Garrett Spradling. The body is also reviewing tourism service contracts and awarding a road seal coat bid.
- Bid award for 2024 Group Seal Coat Program to Missouri Petroleum Products at $3.39/SY
- Tourism Services Agreements with Tri-City Community Concert Association, Friends of the Hutchinson County Museum, and Borger Theatre Company
- Rejection of all bids for the Rock Creek Sewer Crossing and 3rd Street Stormwater Project
- Resolution R-008-24 to suspend the effective date of a Texas Gas Service Company application
- Appointment of Election Judges and Alternates for the May 4, 2024, General Election
City Council
The City Council will discuss and take action on the employment, evaluation, and compensation package of the City Manager. The body will also consider a lease agreement for golf carts at the Borger Municipal Golf Course. Other items include reviewing expenditures for early March 2024.
- Golf Cart Lease Agreement for the Borger Municipal Golf Course
- City Manager employment, annual evaluation, dismissal, and/or compensation package
- Expenditures for the first half of March 2024
City Council
The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss several city matters. Because this is a work session, no official action will be taken.
- Borger Municipal Golf Course
- FY 2025 Budget
- City Manager's Annual Evaluation Process
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions for renovations at 532 N. Main and 425 N. Main. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Unified Land Development Ordinance.
- Resolution R-005-24: renovation of business incubator space at 532 N. Main
- Resolution R-006-24: renovations for 425 N Main
- Resolution R-007-24: Next Move Group Strategic Plan proposal
- Ordinance #O-002-24: amendment to Chapter 14, Unified Land Development Ordinance
- Update and recognition of actions related to Windy Duece and Smokehouse Fires
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider awarding a construction contract for a downtown park and an agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The body will also review city expenditures and financial reports.
- Bid award to A&S General Contractors, Inc. for the Downtown Pass Through Park for $394,588
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract (ICC) for the Failure to Appear Program (FTA) with the Texas Department of Public Safety
- Approval of expenditures for the first half of February 2024
City Council
This is a work session where no official action will be taken. The council will discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2025 and an ordinance to add smoke and vape shop regulations to the ULDO.
- FY 2025 Budget Priorities
- Ordinance amending the ULDO regarding Smoke and Vape Shops
City Council
The City Council will consider ordering a general election for one council member seat and a joint election with the school and hospital districts. The body will also discuss land development ordinances and a property purchase.
- Order and resolution for a Regular General City Election on May 4, 2024
- Agreement to purchase property at 829 Moody from Steven Wells
- First reading of Ordinance #O-002-24 amending Chapter 14, Unified Land Development Ordinance
- Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Defense for the SkillBridge program
- Action to seek judicial remedies for a code violation at 1005 Bowman
City Council
The City Council will consider industrial district contracts with WRB Refining, LLC and Nutrien US, LLC. The body will also review economic development incentives for the Yucca Estates housing development and a residential homestead tax exemption.
- Ordinance O-001-24 establishing a residential homestead tax exemption
- Industrial District Contract with WRB Refining, LLC
- Industrial District Contract with Nutrien US, LLC
- Resolution R-001-24 for Chapter 380 Program Agreement incentives for Yucca Estates housing development
- Resolution R-002-24 regarding changes to Borger Economic Development Corporation By-Laws
City Council
This work session is for discussion only; no official action will be taken. The council will discuss the 2024 Homestead Exemption, fire engine funding, and a potential agreement with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
- Adoption of a Homestead Exemption for the 2024 Tax Year
- Timing, costs, and funding for a future fire engine
- Interlocal agreement between the City of Borger and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
- Possible dedication of Cambridge Place
City Council
The City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance to establish a residential homestead tax exemption. The body will also review agreements with the DEA regarding controlled substances and asset forfeiture sharing.
- Ordinance O-001-23 establishing a residential homestead tax exemption
- Cooperative agreement with the DEA concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances
- FY 2024 Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement with DEA Amarillo RO HIDTA Task Force Group
- Expenditures for the first and last half of December 2023