Cactus public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Cactus City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and possibly take action on multiple items. They will open bids and consider awarding a contract for the old school frontage property to be developed as a supermarket retail location. Also on the agenda: adoption of a Youth Diversion Program for the Municipal Court starting January 1, 2025, and a discussion on expanding the Recreation Center with weight room and aerobics areas. Consent agenda items include approval of November minutes and accounts payable.
- Open and award bids for old school frontage property for supermarket retail location
- Adoption of Cactus Municipal Court Youth Diversion Program (House Bill 3186) beginning January 1, 2025
- Discussion and possible action on expansion to Recreation Center (weight room and aerobics areas)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
- Consent agenda: accounts payable for November
The Cactus City Council accepted a $150,000 bid from Cross Development, Acquisition, LLC to purchase 1.4 acres of city-owned land for a retail supermarket, subject to contract agreement. The council also approved the minutes and accounts payable for November, and approved a 60 ft x 60 ft expansion to the Recreation Center for a weight room and aerobics area. A youth diversion program was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved minutes of November 20, 2024, and accounts payable for November (unanimous)
- Accepted $150,000 bid from Cross Development, Acquisition, LLC for old school frontage property, subject to contract agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Recreation Center expansion of 60 ft x 60 ft for weight room and aerobics area (unanimous)
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The City Council will discuss and consider approving bid processes for several property sales and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes an executive session regarding economic development negotiations.
- Bid process for sale of 1.4 acres of old school frontage property for supermarket retail
- Bid process for sale of lots at Cactus Parkview
- Bid process for construction of 2 municipal water wells
- Bid process for demolition of structures at the old Cactus Elementary property
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The City Council will meet to discuss a drought contingency plan and the approval of lot bids for the Cactus Parkview lot sale. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with Potter County regarding a catalytic converter grant fund. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.
- Ordinance No. 2024.10.30A, Drought Contingency Plan
- Lot bids for Cactus Parkview lot sale
- Interlocal Agreement with Potter County for Catalytic Converter Grant Fund
- Executive session regarding real property and economic development
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The City Council will hold a hearing and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate and fiscal year budget. The body will also consider an animal control ordinance and a resolution regarding utility surcharges.
- Proposed tax rate of .314208 per $100
- Adoption of Proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
- Amendments to 2023-2024 budget for Administration, Police, Community Center, Parks, and Fire Department
- Ordinance No. 2024.09.25C regarding Animal Control
- Resolution No. 2024.09.25A to deny Southwestern Public Service company's proposed surcharge
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The City Council will discuss and consider action on a proposed tax rate of .314208 per $100 for the 2024-2025 tax year. The body will also review updates to the fire code penalty policy and industrial water and sewer rates. Additionally, the council will consider awarding bids for a SCADA system and a supermarket retail location.
- Proposed tax rate of .314208 per $100 for 2024-2025
- Ordinance No. 2024.04.24A regarding Fire Code Penalty Policy
- Ordinance No. 2024.07.24B regarding truck traffic at Cactus Parkview Addition
- Proposed amendment to Master Fee Schedule for industrial water and sewer rates
- Award of bids for water infrastructure SCADA system and old school frontage property
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The Cactus City Council will consider awarding a TxCDBG construction contract, amending the master fee schedule for industrial water/sewer and sanitation rates, and multiple resolutions regarding West Texas Gas utility's rate increase—including a 45-day suspension and outright denial. The council will also discuss starting the bid process for two municipal wells and new truck traffic regulations.
- Award contract for TxCDBG project #cdv21-0145
- Amend master fee schedule with changes to industrial water/sewer and sanitation rates
- Resolution suspending West Texas Gas rate increase effective date for 45 days
- Resolution denying West Texas Gas general rate increase
- Begin bid process for two municipal wells at Tumbleweed and Santa Fe roads
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The Cactus City Council will meet on June 26, 2024, to consider several business items. The agenda includes discussing a request for bids for the TxCDBG Project: Cactus CDV21 and the sale of lots near a new school addition. The council also plans to hold executive sessions regarding real property and personnel matters.
- Request for Bids for TxCDBG Project: Cactus CDV21
- Sale of lots around new school addition
- Executive session regarding real property
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
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The City Council will meet to canvass votes from the May 4, 2024, election and swear in council members. The body will also discuss a maintenance agreement with TXDOT for Highway 287 and bids for a SCADA system.
- Canvassing of votes for May 4, 2024, election
- TXDOT Highway 287 Maintenance Agreement
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for SCADA system bids
- Fire Code Penalty Policy
- Renaming the Cactus Scholarship to the Commissioner Astolfo G. Venzor Memorial Scholarship
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The Cactus City Council will meet in regular session to consider several resolutions, including renaming the Cactus Scholarship to the Commissioner Astolfo G. Venzor Memorial Scholarship, adopting a Fire Code Penalty Policy, soliciting bids for a SCADA system, and approving covenants for Cactus Parkview. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes, accounts payable, manager's update) and closed executive sessions for legal and real property matters.
- Resolution 2024.04.24B: Rename Cactus Scholarship to Commissioner Astolfo G. Venzor Memorial Scholarship
- Resolution 2024.04.24A: Fire Code Penalty Policy
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for SCADA system bids
- Resolution 2024.04.24B: Cactus Parkview declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions
- Executive sessions for attorney consultation and real property discussion
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The Cactus City Council will meet March 27 to decide on selling junk and decommissioned city vehicles, approving a bid for the 1.4-acre Old School Frontage Property, and adopting a fire code penalty policy. They will also consider changes to the city scholarship, a public funds agreement with Happy State Bank, and a tax collection contract with Moore County. Consent items include February minutes, accounts payable, and the manager's update. The council will hold an executive session on real property before reconvening to consider any action.
- Bid and sale of junk and decommissioned city vehicles
- Approval or denial of bid for 1.4 Acres, Old School Frontage Property
- Fire Code Penalty Policy
- Changes to City of Cactus Scholarship
- Happy State Bank Public Funds Agreement and Moore County Tax Collection Contract
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The Cactus City Council will meet in regular session to consider several items, including the annual financial audit, a public funds agreement with Happy State Bank, and cancellation of the May 4, 2024 election. The council will also hold an executive session on real property and may take action afterward. The agenda includes consent items like January minutes and accounts payable.
- Annual financial audit presented by Coy Barton
- Happy State Bank public funds agreement
- Cancellation of May 4, 2024 election
- Executive session on real property (Gov't Code 551.072)
- Consent agenda: January minutes, accounts payable, manager's update