Canyon public meetings in 2023

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from November 16, 2023, and the November 2023 financials. The board will also enter executive session to discuss economic development projects and legal consultation, then take action on any items discussed. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2023 financials
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 (economic development) and §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Action on executive session items

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission will discuss the issuance of certificates of obligation to fund irrigation improvements at the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. The body will also hold a public hearing on updated zoning regulations and a new zoning map.

• Ordinance No. 1193: Issuance of certificates of obligation up to $4,500,000 for golf course facilities
• Ordinance No. 1194: Updated and revised zoning regulations and zoning map
• Bids for water system extension to serve 22001 US Highway 87
• Resolution No. 42-2023: Adoption of a Vision Zero Policy
• Resolution No. 41-2023: Amendment to Personnel Policy Manual regarding holiday leave

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on the final drafts of the updated Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, with possible action. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on final drafts of updated Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
• Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from October 19, 2023, and review October 2023 financials. The board will also enter executive session to discuss economic development projects and consult with the attorney, followed by potential action on those discussions. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of October 2023 financials
• Executive session under Texas Government Codes §551.087 (economic development) and §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Potential action on executive session items

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

This is a special meeting agenda with one substantive item: a resolution to restrict parking or standing of vehicles or trailers during the December 2, 2023 parade. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment. The attached minutes from the November 6 meeting show prior actions on fire grants, zoning, and other items.

• Resolution No. 40-2023: parking restrictions during Dec. 2 parade
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 6, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period
• Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the Parks Director report and 2024 projects. The committee will also receive an update on the Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground dedication.

• Update on Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground dedication
• Parks Director report on baseball, soccer, flag football, and Canyon Aqua Park seasons
• Discussion of pickleball courts
• Review of completed projects and 2024 initiatives
• Discussion of committee terms and future meeting dates

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission will discuss accepting grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service to replace a 1996 Ford grass truck. The body will also consider several zoning ordinances, a street name change for 4th Avenue, and updates to traffic regulations.

• Resolution No. 39-2023: Accepting grants up to $120,000 for a fire department truck chassis and slip-on unit
• Ordinance No. 1190: Zoning for Mayra Park Unit 1
• Ordinance No. 1191: Zoning for property at 22001 UH 87 (Lumber Yard)
• Ordinance No. 1188: Amending traffic regulations for safe speed limits
• Proposed name change of 4th Avenue to University Avenue

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 14, 2023, and review September 2023 financials. The board will also enter executive session to discuss economic development projects and consult with the attorney, followed by potential action on those discussions.

• Approve minutes of September 14, 2023 meeting
• Review September 2023 financials
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 (economic development) and §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Possible action on executive session items

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will consider two ordinances establishing procedures for disannexation and release from extraterritorial jurisdiction, and will vote on purchasing fire department SCBA equipment from Casco Industries Inc. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and real property matters.

• Ordinance No. 1186: adopt procedure for disannexation on landowner petition without qualified voters
• Ordinance No. 1187: add process for petitions for release from extraterritorial jurisdiction and fee
• Purchase of Fire Department SCBA and related equipment from Casco Industries Inc.
• Executive session: city manager annual evaluation, real property, attorney consultation

Canyon TIRZ Board

The Canyon Downtown TIRZ #1 board will meet to consider a financial report from the city finance director and hear a presentation on the Downtown Master Plan. The agenda also includes introducing new members and a new chair, and approving minutes from a November 2022 meeting. The attached annual report shows the TIRZ collected $15,853 in revenue for fiscal year 2022-2023 with no expenditures.

• Consider TIRZ financial report from City Finance Director Joel Wright
• Presentation from city staff on Downtown Master Plan
• Approve minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Annual report shows $15,853 in revenue, no expenditures for FY 2022-2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a final staff report on a significant update to the City of Canyon Zoning Ordinance and Map, and will consider zoning and a final plat for the proposed Mayra Park subdivision. The commission will also consider initial zoning for two annexed properties on US 87. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting.

• Final staff report on City of Canyon Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
• Request to zone Mayra Park Unit No. 1 as SF-S (Single-Family Suburban) and MF (Multi-Family)
• Final Plat for Mayra Park Unit 1
• Initial zoning of 21801 US 87 and 22001 US 87 to RC-2 (Retail/Commercial District)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.67 million force main replacement, and adopted resolutions for business incentives and annexation. They also discussed the Brown Road railroad crossing repairs and approved a police vehicle purchase.

• Awarded $1,674,060 bid to Amarillo Utility Contractors for 18” Force Main Replacement
• Awarded $1,479,580 bid to Scott Wampler Construction for Mayra Park water/sewer extensions
• Awarded $123,750 bid to Scott Wampler Construction for 12” water main relocation at Hunsley Road and FM 2590
• Adopted Resolution No. 33-2023 approving $100,000 for Nester Apiary, LLC expansion
• Adopted Resolution No. 34-2023 approving $50,000 for Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon City Commission and the Canyon Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) will hold a joint workshop to discuss economic development matters. The agenda includes only a call to order, invocation, work session, and adjournment, with no specific items listed.

• Joint workshop with City Commission and CEDC Board
• Meeting at Canyon Area Library, 1501 3rd Avenue

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission and the Canyon Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) Board are holding a joint workshop to discuss economic development matters. The agenda includes only a call to order, invocation, and the work session, with no specific items listed.

• Joint workshop with CEDC Board
• Held at Canyon Area Library, 1501 3rd Avenue

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider repairs and the future of Brown Road Railroad Crossing, approve final readings of two business incentive resolutions, annex The Lumber Yard, Ltd property, and award bids for infrastructure projects. They will also discuss a police vehicle purchase and the strategic communications plan.

• Brown Road Railroad Crossing repairs and quiet zone discussion
• Resolution 33-2023: $100,000 CEDC funding for Nester Apiary expansion
• Resolution 34-2023: $50,000 CEDC funding for Pondaseta Brewing Co.
• Ordinance 1182: Annexation of The Lumber Yard, Ltd property
• Bids for 18" Force Main Replacement, Mayra Park water/sewer extensions, Hunsley Road water main relocation

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financials, elect board officers for 2023-2024, and consider items from an executive session on economic development projects. Public comments will be accepted. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive items being officer elections and potential actions on development projects discussed in closed session.

• Approval of August 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of August 2023 financials
• Election of CEDC Board Officers for 2023-2024
• Executive session on economic development projects and attorney consultation
• Action on items from executive session

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a preliminary report on the City of Canyon Zoning Ordinance Update, a significant overhaul of the zoning regulations, and discuss potential future changes to the zoning map, including zoning for currently un-zoned properties. The meeting also includes approval of the June 12, 2023 minutes. No final decisions are expected on the ordinance update at this meeting.

• Discussion of the City of Canyon Zoning Ordinance Update, a major update to the zoning ordinance
• Staff report on potential future changes to the zoning map, including un-zoned properties
• Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a property tax rate of $0.39286 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2023-2024, which is lower than the current rate but will generate more revenue due to increased property values. The Commission will also consider renaming 4th Avenue to University Avenue, approving development agreements for two extraterritorial jurisdiction projects (Rocky Ridge and Eagles Landing), and continuing a water donation for the Canyon Community Garden. A proclamation will declare September 2023 as National Library Card Signup Month.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1185 setting ad valorem tax rate at $0.39286 per $100 valuation for FY 2023-2024
• Consider renaming 4th Avenue to University Avenue
• Development agreement for ETJ development with Diamond R Real Estate (Rocky Ridge)
• Development agreement for ETJ development with High Plains Developers, LLC (Eagles Landing)
• Request to continue donating water to Canyon Community Garden

The City Commission adopted a new ad valorem tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also approved two extraterritorial jurisdiction development agreements and a continued water donation for a community garden.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1185 increasing property tax rate to 0.39286 per $100 valuation (4-1)
• Approved continued water donation for Canyon Community Garden (unanimous)
• Approved ETJ Development Agreement for Rocky Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved ETJ Development Agreement for Eagles Landing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Appointed Thompson Mayberry to the Canyon Economic Development Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed City Attorney Chuck Hester with a 3% merit raise (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on renaming 4th Avenue to University Avenue pending staff feedback

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 1183, which appropriates funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and adopts the annual budget. The agenda also includes approval of the August 14, 2023 meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on August 23, 2023, in the Commission Chambers at 301 16th Street.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 1183, the FY 2023-2024 budget and appropriations
• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting
• Meeting broadcast on YouTube with recorded closed captioning

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1183, adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The budget was ratified with an increase of property tax revenue.

• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1183 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
• Ratified Ordinance No. 1183 with an increase of property tax revenue (unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission proposed a tax rate of $0.39286 per $100 valuation for a public hearing on August 28. The Commission also denied a proposed rate increase from Southwestern Public Service Company and approved a settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. Additionally, an interlocal agreement with the City of Amarillo for siren maintenance was authorized.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.39286 per $100 valuation for final action on August 28 (4-1)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with City of Amarillo for outdoor warning system maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 31-2023 approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-2023 denying Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 31, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will consider approving a $95,000 contract with Freese and Nichols for engineering services related to the Crestview Estates development. They will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2023-2024 budget and consider a temporary parking change on 3rd Avenue. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 20-21, 2023, and an executive session for legal consultation.

• Contract with Freese and Nichols for Crestview Estates engineering services, not to exceed $95,000
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1183, the FY 2023-2024 annual budget
• Proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget and tax rate, with public hearing set for August 14, 2023
• Ordinance No. 1184 amending the Master Schedule of Charges and Fees
• Temporary 2-hour on-street parking on south side of 3rd Avenue from 23rd to 22nd Street, 8AM-5PM, as requested by TxDOT

The Commission approved a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for the Crestview Estates development and updated the city's master schedule of fees. Action on the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate was tabled. Temporary 2-hour parking restrictions were established on 3rd Avenue.

• Approved engineering and consulting contract with Freese and Nichols for Crestview Estates (Commissioner Lyons abstained)
• Approved temporary 2-hour parking from 8AM to 5PM on the south side of 3rd Avenue from 23rd Street to 22nd Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 1183 regarding the 2023-2024 City of Canyon Budget (Unanimous)
• Tabled action on the proposed Tax Rate (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1184 amending the Master Schedule of Charges and Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2023 (Unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission is meeting for a budget work session. The agenda includes public comment and a budget work session, with no specific budget details listed.

• Budget work session
• Public comment period

The City Commission met for a budget work session where Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer presented budget documents and calendars. Commissioners questioned staff regarding potential cuts if the proposed tax rate is not approved. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation is meeting to approve the minutes of the June 8 meeting and review June 2023 financials. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss economic development projects and consult with the attorney, followed by possible action on those discussions. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2023 financials
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 (economic development) and §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Possible action on executive session items

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. after the budget work session was canceled due to lack of a quorum. The commission will consider a resolution to set public hearings for the proposed annexation of property requested by Old Lumber Yard, Ltd., and will vote on whether to solicit bids for a new irrigation system at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, economic development, and real property discussions.

• Resolution No. 30-2023 setting public hearing date for annexation of property in extraterritorial jurisdiction at request of Old Lumber Yard, LTD.
• Request to solicit bids for construction of new irrigation system at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.
• Executive session on legal consultation, economic development negotiations, and real property deliberations.
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting.
• Budget work session canceled due to lack of quorum.

The City Commission approved a resolution to set public hearing dates for the annexation of 44 acres for a proposed entertainment venue. The Commission also authorized staff to solicit bids for a new irrigation system at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.

• Approved minutes of June 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30-2023 to set public hearings for the annexation of 44 acres requested by Lumber Yard, LTD (unanimous)
• Authorized city staff to solicit bids for the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course irrigation system replacement and improvements (unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission is meeting to decide on several items, including extending the local disaster declaration for flooding, approving a one-year extension of the depository services contract with Happy State Bank, and adopting updated financial policies. They will also hold public hearings on specific use permits for a vape/smoke shop and a manufactured home, and consider annexation and water main agreements for the Old Lumber Yard. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, plus an executive session for legal, personnel, real property, and economic development matters.

• Extend disaster declaration for severe weather and flooding
• Approve Resolution 27-2023: one-year extension of depository services contract with Happy State Bank
• Public hearing: specific use permit for vape/smoke shop at 400 23rd Street
• Public hearing: specific use permit for manufactured home at 1308 8th Street
• Consider annexation agreement and water main extension for Old Lumber Yard

The City Commission denied a specific use permit for a vape/smoke shop at 400 23rd Street. The body extended a local disaster declaration for severe weather and approved several financial policies and bank contract extensions. Additionally, the Commission approved an annexation agreement and water main extension for the Old Lumber Yard development.

• Extended State of Emergency for severe weather and flooding (unanimous)
• Approved one-year depository services contract extension with Happy State Bank (3-1)
• Adopted updated Comprehensive Fund Balance and Reserve Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted annual Investment Policy review (unanimous)
• Denied Specific Use Permit for vape/smoke shop at 400 23rd Street (3-1)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 1308 8th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Plat for Stone Creek Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Agreement and Water Main Extension for Old Lumber Yard (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two Specific Use Permit applications: one to place a manufactured home at 1308 8th St. and another to operate a smoke and vape shop at 400 23rd St. The commission will also review a final plat for Stone Creek Unit 2 and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 1308 8th St. (William and Jennifer Leven)
• Specific Use Permit for smoke and vape shop at 400 23rd St. (Space Out Smoke)
• Final plat review for Stone Creek Unit 2
• Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular meeting to approve the May 11 meeting minutes and May 2023 financials. The board will also enter executive session to discuss economic development projects and legal consultation, then consider action on those discussions. Public comments are also on the agenda.

• Approval of May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and action on May 2023 financials
• Executive session on economic development projects (Texas Gov. Code §551.087) and attorney consultation (§551.071)
• Potential action on items from executive session

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will meet June 5, 2023, to take final votes on three economic development funding agreements totaling $427,000, ratify a flood disaster declaration, elect a Mayor Pro-Tem, and swear in newly elected officials. The agenda also includes an amended health district agreement and parade-related resolutions for July 4th.

• Ratify flood disaster declaration signed by Mayor Hinders June 1, 2023
• Approve $100,000 for Llano Palo Duro II LLC (fast food at 100 23rd St)
• Approve $127,000 for All Who Wander LLC (Palo Duro Outfitters expansion)
• Approve $200,000 for Pondaseta Brewing Co. LLC (new business)
• Amend Amarillo Area Public Health District cooperative agreement

The City Commission approved three economic development funding agreements totaling $427,000. The Commission also ratified a local disaster declaration due to severe weather and flooding. Additionally, the body approved parking limits and management rights for the July 4, 2023, celebrations.

• Ratified State of Emergency declared June 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Llano Palo Duro II, LLC fast food establishment (Unanimous)
• Approved $127,000 for All Who Wander, LLC (Palo Duro Outfitters) expansion (Carried; Mayor Hinders abstained)
• Approved $200,000 funding for Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Amarillo Area Public Health District Cooperative Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2023 limiting parking for July 4, 2023 parade (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-2023 granting July 4 management rights to Canyon Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Potter to the Canyon Fire Department Pension Board (Unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission approved a Chapter 380 Agreement for economic development incentives with Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC. Other actions included approving a residential replat in the extraterritorial jurisdiction and purchasing a wastewater department truck.

• Approved Chapter 380 Agreement for Economic Development Incentives with Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC (Mayor Hinders abstained)
• Approved replat of Rocky Ridge Unit 2A (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report and 2022 Racial Profiling Report for Canyon Police Department (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Wastewater Department truck for $55,192 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from April 6, 2023, and April 2023 financials. The board will conduct public hearings on three funding requests: up to $100,000 for Llano Palo Duro II, LLC (new business), up to $127,000 for All Who Wander, LLC (business expansion), and up to $200,000 for Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC (new business). After public comments, the board will enter executive session to discuss economic development projects and legal consultation, then take action on those items.

• Consider minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting
• Consider April 2023 financials
• Public hearing: Llano Palo Duro II, LLC — up to $100,000 for new business
• Public hearing: All Who Wander, LLC — up to $127,000 for business expansion
• Public hearing: Pondaseta Brewing Co., LLC — up to $200,000 for new business

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on a replat of the Rocky Ridge 2A subdivision in Randall County. The only substantive item is the replat; the rest is procedural.

• Public hearing on replat of Rocky Ridge 2A subdivision
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a replat for Rocky Ridge 2A, which dedicates a public access road off Highway 60. The property is in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and no public comments were made. The recommendation now goes to the City Commission for final action.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of the replat for Rocky Ridge 2A, dedicating a driveway entrance for a future residential development (unanimous).

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will hold final readings on four resolutions providing economic development funding for the Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground, a Main Street marketing campaign, Pioneer Amphitheatre audio equipment, and fireworks displays. They will also consider adopting updated subdivision regulations and multiple 2021 international building codes, replacing older versions. An executive session is scheduled for legal and economic development discussions.

• Final reading of Resolution 18-2023: $50,000 for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground
• Final reading of Resolution 19-2023: $28,000 for Canyon Main Street marketing campaign
• Final reading of Resolution 20-2023: $55,000 for Pioneer Amphitheatre audio equipment
• Final reading of Resolution 21-2023: $23,000 for fireworks displays
• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Pool, Existing Building, Electrical, Property Maintenance, and Fire Codes

The Commission adopted several updated building and subdivision regulations to maintain ISO ratings and modernize city codes. Additionally, the body approved four funding agreements with the Canyon Economic Development Corporation for community projects and events.

• Approved $50,000 for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 for Canyon Main Street marketing campaign (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 for Pioneer Amphitheatre audio equipment and infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 for Independence Day and Christmas in Canyon fireworks (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1172 updating City Subdivision Regulations (Approved, Commissioner Lyons abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1173 adopting 2021 International Building Code (Approved, Commissioner Lyons abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1174 adopting 2021 International Residential Code (Approved, Commissioner Lyons abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1175 adopting 2021 International Mechanical Code (Approved, Commissioner Lyons abstained)

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory Appeals Board will meet to consider adopting several 2021 International Codes with amendments, including building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, existing building, and fire codes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a 2019 meeting and introduction of a new member.

• Consider adopting 2021 International Building Code
• Consider adopting 2021 International Residential Code
• Consider adopting 2021 International Mechanical Code
• Consider adopting 2021 International Plumbing Code
• Consider adopting 2021 International Fire Code

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting updated subdivision regulations, the first update since 1970. The commission will also consider several funding agreements with the Canyon Economic Development Corporation for projects including the Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground, a marketing campaign, audio equipment for the Pioneer Amphitheatre, and fireworks displays. Additionally, they will review a street maintenance master plan and consider a Community Development Block Grant application for downtown revitalization.

• Public hearing on final draft Subdivision Regulations (first update since 1970)
• Resolution 18-2023: Funding agreement for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground Project
• Resolution 19-2023: Funding agreement for Canyon Main Street marketing campaign
• Resolution 20-2023: Funding agreement for new audio equipment at Pioneer Amphitheatre
• Resolution 21-2023: Funding agreement for Independence Day and Christmas fireworks

The City Commission unanimously approved updated subdivision regulations and a replat for Hunsley Hills Unit 6A. The commission also authorized a grant application for downtown revitalization. Several project funding resolutions were read for the first time but not yet voted upon.

• Approved updated City of Canyon Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-2023 to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization (unanimous)
• Approved replat for Hunsley Hills Unit 6A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a replat of Hunsley Hills Unit 6A, a subdivision in Canyon. The meeting also includes routine items: approval of prior minutes and introduction of new members.

• Public hearing and action on replat of Hunsley Hills Unit 6A
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting
• Introduction of new commission members

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission awarded a bid to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the 2023 Microsurfacing Project. The Commission also approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Microsurfacing Project bid to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for $509,750 (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared April 2023 as WTAMU Lady Buffs Volleyball Team 2022 NCAA Division II Nation Champions Month

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with public comments, followed by an executive session to discuss economic development projects, legal consultation, and real property. The board will then consider and take action on items discussed in the closed session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Executive session under Texas Government Codes §551.087 (economic development), §551.071 (attorney consultation), and §551.072 (real property)
• Public comments period
• Action on executive session items

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will meet to consider several items, including selecting engineering services for a 2023 Texas Community Development Block Grant downtown revitalization application, amending an interlocal contract for a 2022 CDBG project, and adopting policies related to civil rights. They will also discuss an amended plat for Stone Creek Unit 1, a mini excavator purchase, financial and investment reports, a jail services interlocal agreement, a storm water criteria manual amendment, a golf course irrigation contract, and a response to a gas utility rate increase. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development matters.

• Consider engineering proposals for 2023 TXCDBG Downtown Revitalization (Main Street) Program
• Amend interlocal contract for 2022 CDBG Community Development Program Project #CDV21-0143
• Adopt resolution designating officials for 2022 CDBG project documents
• Adopt civil rights policies including excessive force, fair housing, and citizen participation
• Approve amended plat for Stone Creek Unit 1 in ETJ

The City Commission approved multiple resolutions and agreements to facilitate a $350,000 Texas Community Development Block Grant for water and sewer line replacement. The board also authorized a new irrigation system contract for Palo Duro Creek Golf Course and a mini excavator purchase for the Wastewater Department.

• Selected Hi-Plains Civil Engineers for TXCDBG Downtown Revitalization program (4-1)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement for TXCDBG Project #CDV21-0143 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 14-2023 designating authorized grant officials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 15-2023 regarding Civil Rights policies (unanimous)
• Adopted amended plat for Stone Creek Unit 1 in the ETJ (unanimous)
• Authorized $56,800 purchase of a mini excavator for Wastewater Department (unanimous)
• Approved jail services agreement with Randall County at $95 per diem rate (4-1)
• Authorized contract with Larson Golf Services, LLC for golf course irrigation (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, introduce new members, and consider an amended plat for Stone Creek Unit 1, a subdivision in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The only substantive action item is the plat amendment.

• Consider amended plat for Stone Creek Unit 1 in the City of Canyon ETJ
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Introduction of new commission members

The commission reviewed a proposed subdivision located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city. Following a presentation on changes to the plat, the commission voted to recommend its adoption to the City Commission.

• Approved minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of the subdivision plat to the City Commission (unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will meet to consider financial audits, a utility rate study, a rezoning request, and several resolutions including one to cancel the May 6 general election. They will also hold public hearings on subdivision regulations and a new code of ordinances.

• Audit of City of Canyon financial statements for year ended Sept 30, 2022
• Resolution No. 08-2023: $20,000 funding agreement with Canyon Physical Therapy
• Ordinance No. 1170: adopting new code of ordinances with penalties up to $4,000
• Rezoning 1719 2nd Ave from SF-S to MF
• Resolution No. 10-2023: denying Southwestern Public Service rate increase

The City Commission approved a modified water rate increase and denied a proposed rate increase from Southwestern Public Service Company. The commission also adopted a new Code of Ordinances and rezoned one property to multi-family residential. Consideration of new sub-division regulations was tabled until April 17, 2023.

• Approved water rate changes effective October 1, 2023 (3-2)
• Denied Southwestern Public Service Company's proposed rate increase (unanimous)
• Tabled Sub-Division Regulations until April 17, 2023 (3-2)
• Approved 2022 financial audits for City of Canyon and Canyon Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 project funding for Canyon Physical Therapy (unanimous)
• Canceled May 6, 2023 General Election due to unopposed candidates (unanimous)
• Adopted updated City of Canyon Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Rezoned 1719 2nd Ave from Single-Family Suburban to Multi-Family (unanimous)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will consider final approval of Ordinance No. 1168 to annex the Mayra Park Addition, a plat for Hunter Estates Unit No. 2A, and several resolutions including grant applications for police and fire equipment, a project funding agreement with Canyon Physical Therapy, and an order for the May 2023 city election. The meeting also includes an update on the utility rate study and an executive session for legal, economic development, and board appointments.

• Ordinance No. 1168 annexing Mayra Park Addition (N&B Properties)
• Plat for Hunter Estates Unit No. 2A
• Resolution No. 08-2023: funding agreement with Canyon Physical Therapy
• Resolution No. 01-2023: order for May 6, 2023 election for five commission seats
• Grant applications: ballistic shields, rifle-resistant vests, records management system, FEMA Safer grant for nine firefighters

The Commission ordered a general election for five City Commission seats and approved the annexation of territory for the Mayra Park development. The board also authorized several grant applications for police and fire equipment and personnel. Two new members were appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1168 annexing territory for Mayra Park development (Unanimous)
• Adopted plat for Hunter Estates Unit No. 2A (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 01-2023 ordering May 6, 2023 General Election (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 12 ballistic shields for $90,000 grant plus $10 shipping (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 07-2023 for rifle-resistant vests grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 09-2023 for records management system grant with $64,873 city match (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 06-2023 for FEMA SAFER Grant to hire nine firefighters (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-2023 establishing 88th Texas Legislature priorities (4-1)

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City of Canyon Commission will consider an interlocal agreement with Randall County to equally share engineering and construction costs to reopen the Brown Road railroad crossing, closed by BNSF after a collision. They will also discuss a resolution for TXCDBG downtown revitalization grant assistance, hold a public hearing on draft subdivision regulations, and enter executive session for legal consultation.

• Interlocal agreement with Randall County for shared costs of Brown Road rail crossing engineering and construction
• Resolution No. 05-2023 for Panhandle Regional Planning Commission application assistance for 2023 TXCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program
• Public hearing on draft Subdivision Regulations
• Executive session under §551.071 for attorney consultation

The City Commission approved an agreement with Randall County to split engineering and construction costs for the Brown Road railroad crossing, including a request for a quiet zone. The Commission also authorized a grant application for downtown revitalization. Action on draft subdivision regulations was tabled.

• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Randall County to equally share engineering and construction costs for Brown Road railroad crossing (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to make Brown Road crossing an official quiet zone/whistle free zone (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-2023 to apply for 2023 TXCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program grant for alley rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Draft Subdivision Regulations until March 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes with correction to Item 8 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 1719 2rd Ave from SF-S (Single-Family Suburban Residential) to MF (Multi-Family Attached Residential). The commission will also consider a plat for Hunter Estates Unit 2A and review draft subdivision regulations, along with approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 1719 2rd Ave from SF-S to MF
• Consideration of plat for Hunter Estates Unit 2A
• Review of draft subdivision regulations
• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Canyon Economic Development Corporation

The Canyon Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 8, 2022, review December 2022 financials, and take action on items discussed in executive session, which may include economic development projects, legal consultation, and personnel matters. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive decisions likely tied to executive session discussions.

• Approve minutes of December 8, 2022 meeting
• Review and act on December 2022 financials
• Executive session on economic development projects, attorney consultation, and EDC director personnel
• Action on items from executive session

City of Canyon Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider approving a $1,104,164 base bid from Plains Builders for the Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground Project, adopt the Downtown Master Plan, and hold public hearings on annexing property requested by N&B Properties. They will also review a utility rate study and discuss subdivision regulations.

• Base bid of $1,104,164 from Plains Builders for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground
• Resolution No. 02-2023 adopting the Downtown Master Plan
• First and second public hearings on Ordinance No. 1168 annexing territory for N&B Properties
• Utility rate study report by NewGen Strategies & Solutions
• Developers agreement for Crestview Estates

The City Commission awarded a construction contract for the Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground and adopted the Downtown Master Plan. The Commission also approved a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 and a development agreement for Crestview Estates.

• Approved $1,104,164.00 base bid from Plains Builders for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02-2023 adopting the Canyon Downtown Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1169 amending the FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Planned Development Agreement for Crestview Estates Subdivision (carried, Commissioner Lyons abstained)
• Approved Water, Wastewater and Municipal Solid Waste Cost of Service and Rate Design Report for future adoption (unanimous)
• Appointed Adriana Campos, Wendy Cornelius, and Raimey Doggett to Canyon Area Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Kara Gist, Helen Campsey, Haleigh Hudson, Kristin Johnson, and Maryann Hueston to board seats (unanimous)
• Appointed Annie Miller, Deanna Porter, Larry Bedwell, and Blake Henderson to Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)