Cactus public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Cactus City Council is holding a regular session with only routine consent agenda items: approving November meeting minutes, November accounts payable, and a manager's update. No council business is listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023 regular meeting
- Accounts payable for November
- Manager's update to mayor and council
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The Cactus City Council is holding a regular meeting with only routine consent agenda items: approving October meeting minutes, accounts payable, and a manager's update. No council business is listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 regular meeting
- Accounts payable for October
- Manager's update to mayor and council
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The Cactus City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to join the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, nominating Swift Beef Company. They will also review TxDOT-recommended changes to Highway 287 for new housing and school development, and vote on an agreement for highway safety lighting. The meeting includes consent items and closed sessions for real property and personnel matters.
- Public hearing and ordinance for Texas Enterprise Zone Program, nominating Swift Beef Company
- Approval of TxDOT recommended changes to HWY 287 for housing and school development
- Agreement No. 2023.10.25 for construction, maintenance, and operation of continuous highway safety lighting
- Consent agenda: September minutes, accounts payable, manager's update
- Executive sessions for real property and personnel matters
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The Cactus City Council will hold a regular session to consider adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate and budget, annexing a 34.64-acre tract, and approving a lot split request. The agenda also includes consent items and an executive session on real property.
- Proposed tax rate of .296155 per $100 for 2023-2024
- Adoption of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Annexation of approximately 34.64 acres in Moore County
- Lot split request for property at 605 Poplar (ID #12323)
- Amendment of 2022-2023 budget for multiple funds
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The Cactus City Council will meet to consider setting the 2023-2024 tax rate at .296155 per $100, awarding a Texas Parks and Wildlife park project to the low bidder, and approving several resolutions and policies. A public hearing will be held on annexing a 34.64-acre tract in Moore County. The council will also enter executive session to discuss real property.
- Proposed tax rate of .296155 per $100 for 2023-2024
- Award Texas Parks and Wildlife Cactus Park Project to low bidder
- Amendment to Interlocal Contract for CDBG Project #CDV21-0145
- Adopt Resolution 2023.08.30A on civil rights policies (excessive force, fair housing, etc.)
- Public hearing on annexation of 34.64-acre tract, Section 36, Block 2-T, Moore County
The City Council authorized the City Manager to put 1.4 acres of the Cactus Elementary Frontage Property out to bid for a retail supermarket with a minimum price of $500,000. The Council also updated industrial water and sewer rates and set dates for annexation hearings regarding the Cactus Parkview development.
- Approved bid authorization for 1.4 acres of Cactus Elementary Frontage Property for a retail supermarket (minimum bid $500,000)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023.07.26 setting public annexation hearings for Cactus Parkview development on August 30 and September 5, 2023
- Approved industrial sewer rate change to 5.4757 per 1000 gal
- Approved industrial water rate change to 3.6500 per 1000 gal
- Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes and June 2023 accounts payable
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The Cactus City Council will meet to consider setting the proposed tax rate of .296155 per $100 for the 2023-2024 tax year, award a Texas Parks and Wildlife park project to the low bidder, and amend an interlocal contract for a Community Development Block Grant. They will also adopt several policies related to civil rights and fair housing, and may discuss items in executive session regarding real property.
- Proposed tax rate of .296155 per $100 for 2023-2024
- Award of Texas Parks and Wildlife Cactus Park Project to low bidder
- Amendment to Interlocal Contract for CDBG Project #CDV21-0145
- Resolution adopting civil rights policies (excessive force, fair housing, etc.)
- Proclamation designating September 2023 as Fair Housing Month
The Council approved the sale of up to 15 lots in Cactus Parkview under original bid stipulations and deed covenants. The body also approved the May 2023 meeting minutes and accounts payable. No bids were received for the sale of 30 lots around the new school development.
- Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes and May 2023 accounts payable (All in favor)
- Authorized city manager to place up to 15 lots in Cactus Parkview for sale (All in favor)
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The Cactus City Council will meet to approve routine items and discuss several actions, including recognizing lifesaving efforts by police and fire departments, establishing a local food pantry, and awarding a bid for the sale of 30 lots near the new school development. The council will also hold closed sessions to discuss real property and personnel matters.
- Recognition of lifesaving efforts by Cactus Police and Fire Departments
- Establishment of Cactus Area Local Food Pantry
- Awarding of bid for sale of 30 lots around new school development
- Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 regular meeting
- Accounts payable for May
The City Council approved consolidating existing CDs and funds to establish four new one-year certificates of deposit at 5% with Happy State Bank. The council also accepted the resolution for the cancelled May 6, 2023 election and swore in the Mayor and one council member.
- Approved establishing four $1 million one-year certificates of deposit at 5% with Happy State Bank
- Approved Resolution No. 2023.05.31 regarding the cancellation of the May 6, 2023 election
- Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes and April 2023 accounts payable
- Swore in Mayor Socorro Marquez and Alderman Raul Ceniceros
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The Cactus City Council will meet in regular session to handle routine consent items (April minutes, accounts payable, manager's update) and take action on three main items: canvassing the May 6 election results, swearing in the mayor and council member, and establishing cash deposits at Happy State Bank. The agenda also includes possible closed-session discussions on legal, real property, and personnel matters.
- Resolution No. 2023.05.31 to canvass votes from the May 6, 2023 election
- Swearing in of council member and mayor
- Establishing cash deposits at Happy State Bank
- Consent agenda: April 26 meeting minutes, April accounts payable, manager's update
- Possible executive sessions on litigation, real property, and personnel
The City Council approved a yearly contract with the Moore County Tax Office for tax assessment and collection services. The council also approved the March 28, 2023, meeting minutes and March accounts payable.
- Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes and March accounts payable
- Approved Moore County contract for Tax Assessment and Collection Services
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The Cactus City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 26, 2023, at City Hall. The main business item is a discussion and possible action on a contract with Moore County for tax assessment and collection services. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, March accounts payable, and a manager's update. An executive session is scheduled for attorney consultation on pending or threatened litigation.
- Discuss and consider action on Moore County Contract for Tax Assessment and Collection Services
- Approve minutes from the March 28, 2023 regular meeting
- Approve accounts payable for March
- Receive manager's update to mayor and council
- Closed session for attorney consultation on litigation
The City Council awarded a seal coat contract to Bryer’s Paving, LLC. Council also adopted the 2022 Updated Moore County Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized applications and representation for the Texas community development block grant program regarding a water well.
- Approved February 22, 2023 and March 8, 2023 meeting minutes and February 2023 accounts payable
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023.03.28A (2022 Updated Moore County Hazard Mitigation Plan)
- Awarded seal coat bid to Bryer’s Paving, LLC
- Approved Resolution No. 2023.03.28B authorizing a representative for the Texas community development block grant program
- Approved Resolution No. 2023.03.28C authorizing the CDBG grant application for a water well
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The Cactus City Council will meet in regular session to consider several action items, including adopting the 2022 Moore County Hazard Mitigation Plan, awarding a seal coat bid, and authorizing participation in the Texas community development block grant program. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and accounts payable.
- Resolution 2023.03.28A: Adoption of 2022 Moore County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Awarding of seal coat bid
- Resolution 2023.03.28B: Authorizing city representatives for CDBG program
- Resolution 2023.03.28C: Submitting CDBG application to Texas Department of Agriculture for 2023-2024
- Consent agenda: minutes from Feb 22 and Mar 8 meetings, accounts payable for February
The City Council denied a rate increase request from Southwestern Public Service and approved an agreement for a $500,000 water well grant application. The council also cancelled the May 6, 2023, election due to candidates running unopposed.
- Approved January 25, 2023 minutes and January 2023 accounts payable
- Denied Southwestern Public Service company's proposed rate increase request (Resolution No. 2023.02.22A)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for $500,000 water well grant application (Resolution No. 2023.02.22B)
- Approved cancellation of May 6, 2023, election
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The Cactus City Council will meet to consider several items, including the annual financial audit report, a resolution denying Southwestern Public Service's proposed rate increase, an interlocal agreement for CDBG grant assistance, and cancellation of the May 6, 2023 election. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes and accounts payable.
- Annual Financial Audit Report presented by Coy Barton
- Resolution No. 2023.02.22A denying Southwestern Public Service rate increase
- Resolution No. 2023.02.22B for Interlocal Agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for CDBG application assistance
- Cancellation of May 6, 2023 election
The City Council ordered the May 4, 2024, election for four alderman seats and adopted a Records Management Policy. The council also approved two grant applications to the Office of the Governor for detective and criminal investigator positions. No action was taken during the executive session on personnel matters.
- Approved December 27, 2023 minutes and December accounts payable
- Ordered May 4, 2024, election for Aldermen Estrada, Castro, Castaneda, and Ronquillo
- Adopted Records Management Policy
- Approved Resolution No. 2024.01.31A for Detective Position grant (Grant No. 5067401)
- Approved Resolution No. 2024.01.31B for Criminal Investigator Position grant (Grant No. 4865502)
- Tabled executive session regarding real property
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The Cactus City Council will meet in regular session to consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the governor's criminal justice division for an Investigator and for a Rifle Resistance Program. The council will also discuss and consider action on an order for the May 6, 2023 election. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, accounts payable, and a manager's update.
- Resolution 2023.01.25A: grant application for an Investigator
- Resolution 2023.01.25B: grant application for Rifle Resistance Program
- Order of May 6, 2023 Election
- Consent agenda: minutes from Dec 21, 2022
- Consent agenda: accounts payable for December