Diboll public meetings in 2021

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to voluntarily annex 10 agricultural properties in Angelina County. The body will also review updates to the city's purchasing policy and a police department grant resolution.

• Public hearing and possible approval of voluntary annexation for 10 properties (Cases #2021-12-01 through #2021-12-04)
• Resolution 2021-12-007 to modify the City of Diboll’s Purchasing Policy
• Resolution 2021-12-005 to appoint The Free Press as the official city newspaper
• Resolution 2021-12-006 to allow the City Manager to apply for a TDEM grant
• Amendment to Resolution 2020-02-002 regarding a Police Department Grant

The Diboll City Council approved four ordinances to voluntarily annex ten properties in Angelina County, including agricultural land owned by Worthen Nathan & S.E.E. Ltd, Wilkerson Lewis Elver Testamentary Trust, Wilkerson Oda Estate, and 2016 MRB Investments LLC. All annexation ordinances passed unanimously. The council also approved consent agenda items, a police grant resolution amendment, a library board appointment, a resolution naming The Free Press as official newspaper (with a delay for legal notices), a grant application resolution, and a purchasing policy update.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-12-001 annexing 3 properties for Worthen Nathan & S.E.E. Ltd (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12-002 annexing 1 property for Wilkerson Lewis Elver Testamentary Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12-003 annexing 5 properties for Wilkerson Oda Estate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12-004 annexing 1 property for 2016 MRB Investments LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November 9 minutes and November financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved amending Resolution 2020-02-002 for police grant to update names (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Annysue Emmons to T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library & Archives Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-005 naming The Free Press as official newspaper, with legal notices still in Lufkin Daily News until Nov 2022 (unanimous)

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a grant for the police department's body-worn camera program and participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements. The body is also considering an amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget and interlocal agreements for emergency medical services and juvenile case management.

• Resolution 2021-11-001: $23,875 grant application for the "The Extra Eyes on Duty" Body-Worn Camera Program
• Resolution 2021-11-002: Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Interlocal Agreement with Angelina County for Emergency Medical Service
• Interlocal Juvenile Case Management Agreement with the City of Zavalla
• Ordinance 2021-11-003: First amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a resolution endorsing a $23,875 state grant application for police body-worn cameras, participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements, an interlocal EMS agreement with Angelina County, a juvenile case management agreement with Zavalla, a budget amendment ordinance, and adding the new City Manager to bank accounts. The consent agenda, covering prior meeting minutes and the October financial statement, was also approved. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct 2021 minutes and financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-001 endorsing $23,875 body-worn camera grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-002 authorizing participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal EMS agreement with Angelina County (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal juvenile case management agreement with City of Zavalla (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-003 amending 2021-2022 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-004 adding City Manager to bank accounts (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will consider filling the open City Manager position and may amend several ordinances. Discussion topics include livestock impoundment fees and a new fence ordinance.

• Filling the open City Manager position
• Amending Tax Levy Ordinance 2021-09-005 regarding a computation error
• Appointing Marisa Salazar and Blanca Sanchez to the TLL Temple Memorial Library and Archives Board
• Increasing livestock impoundment fees within 200 feet of a residence
• Establishing a city fence ordinance

The Diboll City Council approved hiring Jason Arnold as City Manager under contract, effective November 1, 2021, following an executive session. The council also approved a consent agenda, amended a tax levy ordinance to correct a computation error without changing the tax rate, and appointed two new members to the library board. Two proposed ordinance changes—on livestock impoundment fees and fencing—were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including September minutes, financial statement, and investment report (unanimous)
• Amended Tax Levy Ordinance 2021-09-005 to correct computation error, no tax rate change (unanimous)
• Appointed Marisa Salazar and Blanca Sanchez to TLL Temple Memorial Library and Archives Board (unanimous)
• Tabled livestock impoundment fee ordinance amendment for next month's agenda
• Tabled fence ordinance discussion for future meeting
• Hired Jason Arnold as City Manager under contract, effective Nov. 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position in a closed executive session. The council may take action on these interviews after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session to interview prospective City Manager applications

The Diboll City Council held a special called meeting on October 6, 2021, primarily to conduct an executive session to interview prospective City Manager applicants. After reconvening into open session, the council took no action on the interviews. The meeting was adjourned immediately after.

• Interviewed prospective City Manager applicants in executive session
• Took no action following executive session

Council

The City Council will consider an engineering contract with KSA for wastewater treatment plant equipment rehabilitation. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss City Manager applications.

• Proposed engineering contract with KSA for $386,110 for 2020 CWSRF Wastewater Improvements
• Executive session to discuss City Manager applications

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Operating Budget and tax rate. The council will also recognize retiring Police Chief Steve Baker and meet in executive session to discuss City Manager applications and litigation.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.616544 per $100 valuation
• Proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Recognition of retiring Police Chief Steve Baker for 28 years of service
• Executive session to discuss City Manager applications and litigation
• Total debt obligation secured by property taxes of $1,845,000

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 operating budget and tax rate. The body will also consider authorizing $4 million in certificates of obligation for a Texas Water Development Board project.

• Proposed $4,000,000 Combination Tax and Surplus System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 Tax Rate and Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2021-09-002 to approve revised 2021 fee schedules
• Ordinance 2021-09-004 regarding the abatement of substandard and/or dangerous buildings
• Appointment of John Sloan as City Attorney

Council

The Diboll City Council discussed how to fill the vacant full-time City Manager position, including posting the job in-house for one month and possibly seeking bids from recruitment agencies. No formal vote was recorded; the council discussed options and directed staff to obtain more bids for agency costs.

• Discussed posting City Manager job in-house for one month
• Discussed hiring a recruitment agency at estimated $24,000 cost
• Directed Finance Director to obtain more bids for agency services

Council

The City Council will consider the proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Tax Rate and set dates for public hearings on the budget and tax rate. The body will also review revised fee schedules and parking ordinances.

• Proposed 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Tax Rate and budget public hearing dates
• Ordinance 2021-08-001 to adopt revised 2021 fee schedules
• Ordinance 2021-08-002 to adopt a revised Parking Ordinance
• Proposed stipend rates from the Diboll Volunteer Fire Department
• Adoption of a Fund Balance Policy and a City Council Relations Policy and Code of Ethics

The Diboll City Council approved the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year tax rate and set September 14 and September 21, 2021, as dates for public hearings on the tax rate and budget. The council also approved a revised 2021 fee schedule, a fund balance policy, a parking ordinance, and a City Council Relations and Code of Ethics Policy. A resolution approving the revised 2021 fees was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved 2021-22 tax rate and set Sept 14 & 21 public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved fund balance policy (unanimous)
• Approved parking ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved City Council Relations and Code of Ethics Policy (unanimous)
• Designated Angelina County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate city tax rates (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution 2021-08-001 on revised 2021 fees
• Approved consent agenda including July 13 minutes and July 2021 financial statement (unanimous)

Council

The Diboll City Council will meet to discuss and take action on selecting a method for seeking applicants for the vacant full-time City Manager position.

• Selection of process for seeking City Manager applicants

Council

The City Council is meeting for a special called workshop session. The primary purpose is to review the proposed budget for the 2021-2021 fiscal year as presented by Finance Director Samantha Durham.

• Budget Workshop to review the 2021-2021 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget

The Diboll City Council held a special called budget workshop to review the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. Finance Director Samantha Durham presented the budget line-by-line, discussing items with council and department heads. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for review only.

• Conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget
• No formal votes or approvals were taken during the workshop

Council

The City Council is meeting to consider and approve a Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation Resolution and a Reimbursement Resolution. These actions are part of a timetable to secure funding for a sewer project via the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

• Consideration and approval of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation Resolution
• Consideration and approval of Reimbursement Resolution

Council

The City Council will consider a request to donate surplus fire department equipment to the Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program. The body will also review financial reports for May 2021 and receive updates from city department heads.

• Request to donate surplus fire department equipment to Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program
• Approval of May 2021 Financial Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 11, 17, 20, and 27, 2021

The Diboll City Council approved donating surplus fire department equipment to the Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program. The consent agenda, including minutes from four prior meetings and the May 2021 financial report, was also approved. A citizen raised a flooding concern on Pinewood Street, which was referred to staff.

• Approved donation of surplus fire equipment to Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands Program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 11, May 17, May 20, and May 27 meetings and May 2021 financial report

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a $225,000 loan from the State Infrastructure Bank. This funding is intended for the city's participation in the construction of the US 59 relief route (future I-69).

• Public hearing regarding a $225,000 State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement
• Ordinance 2021-04-005 to authorize the $225,000 loan for the US 59 relief route (future I-69) project
• Proposal to levy an ad valorem tax and establish a sinking fund to repay the SIB loan
• Resolution 2021-05-00 to authorize specific signatures for all City of Diboll bank accounts

The Diboll City Council held a special called meeting and approved an agreement with the Texas Transportation Commission regarding the State Infrastructure Bank loan for the US 59 relief route (I-69) project, including levying an ad valorem tax and establishing a sinking fund. The council also adopted Resolution 2021-05-00, designating the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Secretary, and Finance Director as the only authorized signatories on all city bank accounts. No citizens appeared for the public hearing on the loan.

• Approved State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement for US 59 relief route (I-69) project, including ad valorem tax and sinking fund (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05-00 authorizing only Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Secretary, and Finance Director signatures on city bank accounts (all in favor)

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to interview and discuss candidates for interim City Manager. This will occur in a closed Executive Session, with potential action taken in open session afterward.

• Interview and consideration of candidates for interim City Manager

The Diboll City Council held a special called meeting on May 20, 2021, and went into closed session to interview candidates for the interim City Manager position. After reconvening, the council voted unanimously to direct Mayor Trey Wilkerson to negotiate a contract with Keith Wright for the interim City Manager role. The meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Authorized Mayor to negotiate interim City Manager contract with Keith Wright (unanimous)

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to review and discuss candidates for an interim City Manager. This discussion will take place in a closed executive session, with potential action taken in open session afterward.

• Review and consideration of interim City Manager candidates

The Diboll City Council met in a special called session to discuss candidates for interim City Manager following Gerry Boren's resignation. The council convened into a closed executive session for about 16 minutes, then reconvened in open session and took no action. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Held closed executive session to consider interim City Manager candidates (unanimous)
• Took no action on interim City Manager appointment

Council

The provided document is a meeting notice. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions to be discussed.

The Diboll City Council accepted City Manager Gerry Boren's resignation effective May 31, 2021, and approved a resolution canvassing the May 1 general election results, declaring Brian Moreno, Benita Sheffield Duffield, and Ruben Terrazas as winners. New council members were sworn in, and the council appointed Nathan Terrell to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Trustees. The meeting also included routine consent agenda approvals and a closed executive session with no action taken.

• Accepted City Manager Gerry Boren's resignation effective May 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-001 canvassing May 1 general election results (unanimous)
• Swore in new council members Benita Sheffield Duffield, Brian Moreno, and Ruben Terrazas
• Swore in new Police Officer Sterling Linebaugh
• Approved consent agenda including April minutes and financial/investment reports (unanimous)
• Re-elected Daniel Lopez as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Lufkin Daily News as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05-003 appointing Nathan Terrell to Angelina County Appraisal District Board (5-2)

Council

The City Council will discuss and consider taking action to withdraw its support for Resolution 2021-02-002. This resolution previously supported the consolidation of Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the City of Diboll.

• Discussion on withdrawing support for Resolution 2021-02-002 regarding Angelina County WCID No. 4 consolidation

The Diboll City Council voted unanimously to withdraw Resolution 2021-02-002, which had supported consolidating Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the city. City Manager Gerry Boren announced his resignation effective May 31, 2021, to be formally considered at the next regular meeting.

• Withdrew Resolution 2021-02-002 supporting WCID No. 4 consolidation (unanimous)
• Noted City Manager Gerry Boren's resignation effective May 31, 2021

Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in a closed executive session for consultation with attorneys. The council may take action on matters discussed during the session after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session for consultation with attorneys per Texas Government Code 551.072

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-04-002, which concerns selling the city's sewer system and paying for extension of service further out on FM 1818. The motion was made by Councilmember Don Hendrick and carried with all in favor and none opposed. No other substantive decisions were made during this special called meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-04-002 to sell sewer system and fund FM 1818 service extension (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet for an executive session regarding legal matters before a regular public session. Key agenda items include a property rezoning request, several city resolutions, and a loan for road expansion.

• Rezoning of 1206 Maynard Street from Agricultural to Residential Two-Family Dwellings
• Resolution regarding opposition to State Bill 234 and House Bill 749
• Resolution authorizing a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application
• Resolution updating bank account signatures for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Ordinance for a State Infrastructure Bank loan for the expansion of Lumberjack Drive

The Diboll City Council approved Ordinance 2021-04-001 to rezone a 1.5-acre lot at 1206 Maynard Street from Agricultural to Residential Two-Family Dwellings (S2), allowing a proposed duplex. The council also approved resolutions opposing state bills, authorized a CDBG grant application, updated bank signatures, and approved a $225,000 loan for Lumberjack Drive expansion. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the rezoning.

• Approved rezoning of 1206 Maynard Street to Residential Two-Family (S2) (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-002 opposing Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-003 authorizing CDBG grant application to Texas Department of Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved bank signature updates removing former Mayor John McElroy, adding Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04-005 for $225,000 State Infrastructure Bank loan for Lumberjack Drive expansion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 9 and March 16 minutes and March 2021 financial report (unanimous)

Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to enter a closed executive session. The body will deliberate on real property and may take action on those matters after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session regarding real property

The Diboll City Council met in a special called session and immediately entered a closed executive session to discuss real property, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. After reconvening, the council took no action on any matters discussed in the executive session and adjourned. The minutes were later approved on April 13, 2021.

• Held a closed executive session to deliberate on real property.
• Took no action on matters discussed in the executive session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

Council

The provided text contains historical information regarding the establishment of the Diboll fire department in 1938 and the location of the fire house and ambulance. There are no listed decisions, votes, or official business items for this meeting.

• Fire house and ambulance location: Loop 210 (Thompson and Hines)

The Diboll City Council approved a 2% pay increase for 16 employees earning $15/hour or less, approved a protocol for reopening the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center with reduced capacity and rental rates, selected KSA Engineering for the 2021-2022 TxCDBG grant, and approved a rate increase for Piney Woods Sanitation effective April 1, 2021. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including February 9, 2021 minutes and January/February 2021 financial reports.
• Approved 2% budgeted pay increases for 16 employees with hourly rate of $15.00 or less.
• Approved protocol for reopening the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center with lowered capacity and reduced rental rates.
• Approved KSA Engineering as the engineering firm for the 2021-2022 TxCDBG Program.
• Approved proposed rate increase for Piney Woods Sanitation, effective April 1, 2021.

Council

The City Council will consider the order for the May 1, 2021 General Election and a joint election agreement with Diboll ISD. The body will also discuss amending the fence ordinance and consolidating Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the city.

• Proposed pay for General Election judges at $15.00 per hour and workers at $12.00 per hour
• Grant application for 20 handheld police radios and 8 police car consoles
• Proposed consolidation of Angelina County WCID No. 4 into the City of Diboll
• Discussion on amending the current fence ordinance
• Appointment of Nathan Terrell to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Trustees

The Diboll City Council met on February 9, 2021, with Mayor Trey Wilkerson and five councilmembers present; Councilmember Tom Farley was absent. The council approved the consent agenda, which included the January 12, 2021 meeting minutes and the January 2021 financial report, by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; citizen comments were heard but no action was taken.

• Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2021 financial report (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to call the May 1, 2021 General Election for three council positions. The body will also discuss nominations for a new Home Rule Charter Review Commission and hold an executive session regarding real property, legal consultation, and the Volunteer Fire Chief.

• Resolution 2021-01-001 to call the May 01, 2021 General Election
• Nominations for the Home Rule Charter Review Commission
• Executive session regarding the appointment or discipline of the Diboll Volunteer Fire Chief
• Executive session regarding real property and legal consultation with Olson & Olson LLP
• Approval of December 2020 Financial Report and City Investment Policy

The Diboll City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial report, and investment policy. It also nominated citizens for the Home Rule Charter Review Commission and approved a resolution calling a May election. The council entered executive session for real property, legal, and personnel matters but took no action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 8 minutes, Dec 2020 financial report, and City Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Nominated 7 citizens to the Home Rule Charter Review Commission
• Approved resolution 2021-01-001 calling May election with terms ending in 2021 (unanimous)
• Took no action on executive session items (real property, legal, personnel)