Diboll public meetings in 2022

Council

The Diboll City Council will consider and possibly approve a wholesale water supply contract with the Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA). The council will also consider nominations for the Home Rule Charter Review Commission and receive a delinquent fees and tax collection report from the Linebarger law firm. The meeting includes a closed executive session to evaluate the city manager.

• Consideration and possible action to approve wholesale water supply contract with Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA)
• Consideration and possible action to approve nominations for Home Rule Charter Review Commission
• Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP presents City of Diboll delinquent fees & fines and tax collection report
• Closed executive session for annual evaluation of City Manager Jason Arnold
• Consent agenda includes approval of November 2022 minutes, financial statement, and 12-month attendance record

City Council approved a wholesale water supply contract with the Angelina & Neches River Authority. The council also approved nominations for the Home Rule Charter Review Commission and routine consent agenda items.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes, November 2022 financial statement, and November 2022 attendance record
• Approved nominations for Home Rule Charter Review Commission
• Approved wholesale water supply contract with Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA)

Council

The Diboll City Council will consider several ordinances and agreements, including a lease for Neches Pines Golf Course with WHGC, LLC, a first amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget, and a modification of rules for industrial utility users. The council will also discuss a Home Rule Charter Commission and vote on a Hometown Heroes scholarship program to recruit police officers. Additionally, the council will accept the city attorney's resignation and appoint a replacement.

• Lease agreement for Neches Pines Golf Course with WHGC, LLC
• Ordinance 2022-11-001: first amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget
• Ordinance 2022-11-002: modification of ordinance for industrial utility users
• Ordinance 2022-11-003: amendment to Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl) of the city code
• Hometown Heroes Program: scholarship to recruit and train police officers

The City Council accepted the resignation of John Sloan and appointed Seth Elmore as the new City Attorney. Council also approved a lease for Neches Pines Golf Course and established the Hometown Heroes police recruitment scholarship program.

• Approved first amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget (Ordinance 2022-11-001)
• Approved lease agreement for Neches Pines Golf Course between WHGC, LLC and the City
• Approved modification of ordinance for industrial utility users (Ordinance 2022-11-002)
• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 regarding Animals and Fowl (Ordinance 2022-11-003)
• Approved Hometown Heroes Program police scholarship and recruitment program
• Accepted resignation of City Attorney John Sloan
• Appointed Seth Elmore as City Attorney
• Approved October 2022 financial statement, attendance record, and investment report

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on a resolution to deny a rate increase application from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial and attendance reports.

• Resolution 2022-10-001: Denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to increase rates

The Diboll City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2022-10-001, denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase rates. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the September 13 meeting minutes, the September 2022 financial statement, and the 12-month attendance record for September 2022. No public comments were made during the citizens presentation period.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10-001 denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate increase application
• Approved consent agenda including September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including September 2022 financial statement
• Approved consent agenda including 12-month attendance record for September 2022

Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading and public hearing for the proposed 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Operating Budget. The body will also consider updates to the animal control ordinance and city fee schedules.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Proposed construction of a Disc Golf Course in Old Orchard Park
• Consideration of Animal Control Ordinance 2022-09-001
• Proposed revised 2021 fee schedules via Ordinance 2022-09-002
• Discussion of Neches Pines Golf Course lease agreement ending December 31, 2022

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 operating budget, a revised fee schedule, an animal control ordinance, a parks user agreement, and a sixth amendment to the current budget. They also approved resolutions for a Community Threat Rapid Response grant and a disc golf course at Old Orchard Park, and administered oaths to two new police officers. The council discussed but did not act on a lease renewal for Neches Pines Golf Course.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget (Ordinance 2022-09-004) unanimously
• Approved revised 2021 fee schedule (Ordinance 2022-09-002) unanimously
• Approved Animal Control Ordinance 2022-09-001 unanimously
• Approved Parks User Agreement Policy for Travel/Select Teams unanimously
• Approved sixth amendment to 2021-2022 Operating Budget (Ordinance 2022-09-003) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2022-09-001 for Community Threat Rapid Response grant unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2022-09-002 for Disc Golf Course in Old Orchard Park unanimously
• Administered Oath of Office to Police Officers Ray and Simpson

Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed property tax rate for the 2022 tax year and the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The body will also consider several contracts and procurement policies.

• Public hearing for 2022 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate
• Public hearing for First Reading of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Proposed Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2022-08-001
• Piney Woods Sanitation Waste Collection Service Contract modification #4
• Resolution 2022-08-001: First Amendment to Installation Contract of the Lease Purchase Agreement with PSI

The Diboll City Council approved the property tax rate ordinance for 2022, the FY 2022-2023 budget's first reading, and several routine items including procurement policies, a sanitation contract modification, and a lease purchase amendment. All votes were unanimous. No public comments were made during the citizen presentation or public hearings.

• Approved consent agenda including July minutes, financial statement, and reports (unanimous)
• Approved Local General Procurement Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Piney Woods Sanitation Waste Collection Service Contract modification #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08-001, First Amendment to Installation Contract with PSI (unanimous)
• Approved Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2022-08-001 (unanimous)
• Held first reading of FY 2022-2023 budget (no action taken)

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a recommended special use permit for a barbershop and receive a presentation on audited financials for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The meeting also includes routine reports from department heads and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for a barbershop at 504 Burke Street
• Annual presentation of 2020-2021 audited financials by Louis Breedlove of BrooksWatson & Co. PLLC
• Approval of June 14 and June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2022 Financial Statement and 12-Month Attendance Record

The Diboll City Council approved a special use permit for 504 Burke Street to operate as a barbershop, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and accepted the annual audited financials for fiscal year 2020-2021. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for barbershop at 504 Burke Street (unanimous)
• Approved audited financials for FY 2020-2021 (unanimous)

Council

The City Council is considering a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Performance Services Inc. (PSI). The project involves HVAC, lighting, and building upgrades, as well as water meter replacements, financed through a lease purchase agreement with First Security Finance, Inc.

• Installation Contract with Performance Services Inc. (PSI)
• Lease Purchase Agreement with First Security Finance, Inc. not to exceed $5,615,000
• Upgrades to HVAC, LED lighting, building automation, siding, and roofs
• Replacement of water meters and related infrastructure

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Performance Services Inc. (PSI) under Texas Local Government Code 302.001 and TIPS Contract number 170103. The decision followed a presentation by PSI and a motion by Councilmember Brian Moreno, seconded by Luis Maldonado. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Performance Services Inc. (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will discuss several interlocal agreements and professional service contracts. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the DETCOG Board.

• Resolution 2022-06-002 to suspend proposed rates and intervene in Oncor Electric rate increase proceedings
• Interlocal Dispatch Agreement between the City of Lufkin and the City of Diboll
• Professional Services Agreement with KSA Engineering for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund programs
• Extension of General Services Agreement with KSA Engineering
• Interlocal Agreement update with Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund (DETSIF)

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a resolution authorizing suspension of proposed Oncor Electric rates and intervention in the PUC proceeding, an interlocal dispatch agreement with Lufkin, and extensions of KSA Engineering agreements. The council also appointed Mayor Trey Wilkerson to the DETCOG board, approved seven Planning and Zoning Commission nominees, and appointed Mike Terrell to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Trustees.

• Approved Resolution 2022-06-002 to suspend proposed Oncor rates and intervene in PUC proceeding (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Dispatch Agreement with City of Lufkin (unanimous)
• Approved extending General Services Agreement with KSA Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with KSA for COVID recovery fund programs (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Trey Wilkerson to DETCOG Board (unanimous)
• Appointed 7 members to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06-003 appointing Mike Terrell to Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved updating Interlocal Agreement with DETSIF (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet to adopt a resolution approving the canvassing of the May 7, 2022, general election. The meeting includes the administration of oaths of office to newly elected council members and a vote for a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Adoption of Resolution 2022-05-001 regarding the May 7, 2022, general election results
• Oath of office for Trey Wilkerson, Luis Maldonado, Daniel Lopez, and Ray C. Williams, Jr.
• Nomination and vote for a Mayor Pro Tem

The Diboll City Council approved a fifth amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget, a new investment policy, a police grant resolution, a volunteer fire department stipend schedule, and an amendment to the livestock ordinance. The council also swore in two new police officers and approved the consent agenda. Election canvassing and Mayor Pro Tem nomination were postponed pending official results from Angelina County.

• Approved consent agenda including April minutes, financial statement, and attendance record (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-05-001, fifth amendment to 2021-2022 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved City of Diboll Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-002 supporting police MAG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Volunteer Fire Department stipend schedule with wording edits (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2021-02-003 for police department grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04-001 modifying livestock ordinance (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Police Officers Ray and Boots

Council

The City Council will meet to certify the May 7, 2022, general election results and swear in new council members and police officers. The body will also consider budget amendments, an investment policy, and livestock ordinance modifications.

• Resolution 2022-05-001 to canvass May 7, 2022 general election results
• Ordinance 2022-05-001 for the fifth amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2022-04-001 regarding modification of the livestock ordinance
• Resolution 2022-05-002 supporting a motor vehicle crime prevention auxiliary grant (MAG) for the Police Department
• Approval of the FY 2021-2022 Diboll Volunteer Fire Department Stipend Schedule

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss software expenditures, a civic center rental agreement, and a joint election contract with Angelina County. The body will also consider modifications to the city's livestock ordinance.

• Approval of Incode 10/ERP Pro Software expenditure
• Rental Agreement with M&R Party Rent for the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center
• Resolution 2022-04-001: contract with Angelina County for a joint election on May 7, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-04-001: modification of the city's ordinance pertaining to livestock

The Diboll City Council approved the consent agenda, an Incode 10/ERP Pro software expenditure, a rental agreement with M&R Party Rent for the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center, and a joint election contract with Angelina County. The livestock ordinance modification was tabled for next month's agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including March 2022 minutes, financial statement, attendance record, and investment report (unanimous)
• Approved Incode 10/ERP Pro software expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with M&R Party Rent for Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04-001 for joint election with Angelina County on May 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-04-001 modifying livestock ordinance

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the fourth amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget and a resolution regarding National Opioid Settlement Agreements. The body will also consider a mutual aid agreement with the Rivercrest/Redland Volunteer Fire Department and a letter of intent with Performance Services Inc.

• Ordinance 2022-03-001 for the fourth amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2022-03-002 regarding National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Rivercrest/Redland Volunteer Fire Department
• Letter of Intent with Performance Services Inc.
• Revisions to Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center Rental Contract

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a fourth amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget, an HR policy change for fitness testing benefits, a letter of intent with Performance Services Inc., a mutual aid agreement with Rivercrest/Redland Volunteer Fire Department, revisions to the civic center rental contract, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute opioid settlement release documents. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 8 minutes, Feb 2022 financial statement, and attendance record (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-03-001, fourth amendment to 2021-2022 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved HR policy amendment allowing fitness testing benefits for employees (unanimous)
• Approved allowing City Manager to sign Letter of Intent with Performance Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved allowing City Manager to negotiate mutual aid agreement with Rivercrest/Redland Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center rental contract and facilities management policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03-002 authorizing mayor to execute opioid settlement release documents (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will consider the voluntary annexation of one agricultural property in Angelina County. The body is also deciding on a budget amendment and the selection of a professional service provider for American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of Property ID 74159 (Owner: 2013 DIBTEX LAND LTD)
• Ordinance 2022-02-004 for the third amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2022-02-005 to select a provider for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Programs
• Order to call an election on May 7, 2022, for Mayor at Large, District 2, District 4, and At Large Place 6
• Resolution 2022-02-001 concerning the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge

The Diboll City Council approved the appointment of Bruce Green as Municipal Judge, the voluntary annexation of one agricultural property, and several resolutions including bank signatory updates and an election order for May 7, 2022. The council also approved a third amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget and selected KSA for ARPA-related services. In a split vote, the council approved paying Fire Chief Gary Jones the amount requested under his employment agreement.

• Approved consent agenda including January 2022 minutes and financial statement (unanimous)
• Appointed Bruce Green as Municipal Judge via Resolution 2022-02-001 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Property ID 74159 via Ordinance 2022-02-002 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02-003 updating bank account signatories (unanimous)
• Ordered May 7, 2022 election for Mayor, District 2, District 4, and At Large Place 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02-004, third amendment to 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02-005 selecting KSA for ARPA recovery fund services (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Fire Chief Gary Jones per employment agreement (5-1, Duffield opposed)

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a second amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget and a proposal to abandon a portion of Cooper Street. The body is also considering service agreements for police cameras and ambulance housing.

• Ordinance 2022-01-001: second amendment to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2022-01-002: public hearing to abandon a portion of Cooper Street
• Resolution 2022-01-004: service agreement with Motorola Solutions / WatchGuard Video for Police Department Unit and Body Cameras
• Resolution 2022-01-001: commercial lease agreement for ambulance services housing
• Resolution 2022-01-003: update signatories for all city bank accounts

The Diboll City Council approved several resolutions and an ordinance at its January 11, 2022 regular session. Actions included a commercial lease for ambulance services, updated bank signatories, a police body/unit camera service agreement, and a second amendment to the 2021-2022 operating budget. All votes were unanimous, with Mayor Wilkerson recusing from the ambulance lease vote. The council also held a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Cooper Street but took no action on it.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 14 minutes, Dec financial statement, Q4 investment report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-001 for ambulance housing lease (unanimous, Mayor recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-003 updating bank account signatories (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-004 with Motorola Solutions/WatchGuard Video for police cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01-001 second amendment to 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Cooper Street abandonment; no action taken