Diboll public meetings in 2023

Council

The City Council will meet on December 12, 2023, to discuss a first amendment to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget. The agenda also includes consideration of a resolution for a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT and a report on delinquent fees and fines.

• Approval of Ordinance 2023-12-001 for the first amendment to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2023-12-001 approving the Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT
• Linebarger Law Firm report on delinquent fees, fines, and tax collection
• Approval of November 2023 financial statements and attendance records

Council

The City Council will meet on November 14, 2023, to review the October financial statement and various reports. Key items include awarding a contract for sanitary sewer and street reconstruction and approving a maintenance agreement with TxDOT.

• Awarding bid for Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Street Reconstruction to Duplichain Contractors of Alto, Texas
• Approval of Municipal Maintenance Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
• Presentation regarding TxCDBG Contract No. CDV21-0352 by Raymond K. Vann & Associates
• Review of October 2023 Financial Statement and Investment Report for quarter ending September 2023

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances regarding utility rates, fee schedules, and the adoption of the 2023-2024 fiscal year operating budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the budget and a resolution regarding the purchase of real property.

• Ordinance 2023-09-002: establishing rates for water and sanitary sewer usage
• Ordinance 2023-09-003: adopting a revised 2023 fee schedule
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Resolution 2023-09-001: purchase of new Real Property/Disbursement of existing ACAD Building
• Interlocal Agreement for stray Animal Control Services between Lufkin and Diboll

Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2023 property tax rate and the first reading of the 2023-2024 fiscal year operating budget. The council may also consider approving an ordinance for the tax rate and a proposal to exclude prison populations from election district redrawing.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 property tax rate of $0.583321 per $100 valuation
• Possible action to approve Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2023-09-001
• Public hearing for the first reading of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Consideration of excluding prison populations when redrawing City of Diboll election districts

The City Council approved the 2023 property tax rate ordinance. Council also voted to exclude prison populations when redrawing city election districts. A public hearing was held for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Operating Budget.

• Approved Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2023-09-001 (All in Favor)
• Approved excluding prison populations when redrawing Election Districts (All in Favor)

Council

The City Council will meet on August 8, 2023, to discuss several ordinance amendments including updated international building and fire codes. The agenda also includes consideration of a new investment policy and an amnesty period for junked vehicles.

• Approval of the City of Diboll Investment Policy
• Adoption of 2018 Edition International Building, Residential, Fire, and Plumbing Codes
• Adoption of 2023 Edition National Electric Code (NEC)
• Amendment to Vendor, Peddler, Solicitor Ordinance
• Proposed amnesty period for junked vehicles

The City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 International building and safety codes and the 2023 National Electric Code. The council also passed ordinances regarding recreational vehicle parking, vendor regulations, and a junked vehicle amnesty period.

• Approved July 2023 financial statement and reports (unanimous)
• Approved City of Diboll Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08-001 adopting 2018 International building, fire, and plumbing codes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08-002 adopting 2023 National Electric Code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Vendor, Peddler, Solicitor Ordinance 2023-08-003 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks User Agreement for Long-Term Vendors (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08-004 Recreational Vehicle Parking & Storage with edit to omit Sec 2, c3,h (unanimous)
• Approved amnesty period for Junked Vehicles (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet on July 11, 2023, to vote on the Child Safety Ordinance 2023-07-001 and appoint members to the DETCOG Board and T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library Board. The agenda also includes electing a Mayor Pro Tem and reviewing recent financial statements.

• Approval of Child Safety Ordinance 2023-07-001
• Election of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of a board member for Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District (DETCOG)
• Approval of nominee for T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library Board
• Review of June 2020 meeting minutes correction

The City Council approved a new child safety ordinance and filled several board and committee appointments. Routine financial and attendance reports were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Child Safety Ordinance 2023-07-001 (All in Favor)
• Appointed Daniel Lopez as Mayor Pro Tem (All in Favor)
• Appointed Jana Coulter to the Finance Committee (All in Favor)
• Appointed Trey Wilkerson to the DETCOG Board (All in Favor)
• Approved Maureen Hafernik for T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library Board (All in Favor)
• Approved June 13 and June 20 minutes, June financial statement, and June attendance record (All in Favor)
• Approved correction to June 9, 2020 Regular Session Meeting minutes (All in Favor)

Council

The City Council will meet on June 13, 2023, to discuss a zoning variance for 708 N Hendrick Ave and a rental agreement with JC Rentals. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths to newly hired police officers.

• Zoning variance change at 708 N Hendrick Ave (Ordinance 2023-06-001)
• Rental Agreement with JC Rentals for the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center
• Oath and Statement of Officer for newly hired Police Officers
• Approval of May 2023 Financial Statement
• Approval of May 2023 12-Month Attendance Record

City Council approved a zoning variance for a property on N Hendrick Ave and a rental agreement with JC Rentals for the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center. The council also approved the consent agenda and administered oaths to two new police officers.

• Approved May 9, 2023, and May 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 Financial Statement and Attendance Record (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-06-001 for zoning variance at 708 N Hendrick Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Rental Agreement with JC Rentals for Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet to consider and possibly adopt Resolution 2023-05-002. This resolution approves the canvassing of the May 6, 2023, Special Election regarding Home Rule Charter amendments.

• Resolution 2023-05-002: Approving the canvassing of the May 6, 2023 Special Election
• Special Election results for 14 proposed Charter amendments (Amendments A through N)

The City Council met for a special-called meeting to address the results of a recent election. Council approved the canvassing of the May 6, 2023 Special Election.

• Approved Resolution 2023-05-002 approving the canvassing of the May 6, 2023 Special Election (All in Favor)

Council

City Council approved the fourth amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget and a package of resolutions and plans for TxCDBG Contract No. CDV21-0352. The meeting also included the swearing-in of three City Council members.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes, April 2023 financial statement, and April 2023 attendance record
• Approved resolutions, policies, proclamations and plans for TxCDBG Contract No. CDV21-0352
• Approved Ordinance 2023-05-001 for the fourth amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget

Council

City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Angelina County for road repairs and established a tobacco and smoking ban in municipal buildings and vehicles. The council also approved the 2023 Street Overlay Program and routine consent agenda items.

• Approved Consent Agenda including March 14 minutes and March 2023 financial reports (All in Favor)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Angelina County for street and road repair and maintenance (All in Favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04-001 prohibiting smoking and tobacco use in municipal buildings, golf course, Old Orchard Park, and municipal vehicles (All in Favor)
• Approved Street Overlay Program for 2023 (All in Favor)

Council

The City Council will consider a third amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the cancellation of a general election due to lack of opposition and the calling of a special election for Home Rule Charter amendments.

• Ordinance 2023-03-001: Third amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2023-03-001: Cancelling May 6, 2023 general election for District 1, District 3, and At Large Place 5
• Resolution 2023-03-002: Calling a Special Election on May 6, 2023, for Home Rule Charter amendments
• Resolution 2023-03-003: Contract agreement with Diboll ISD for a joint election on May 6, 2023
• Oath of office for a newly hired Police Officer

Council cancelled the May 6, 2023 general election due to lack of opposition in three seats. They also ordered a special election for May 6, 2023, to vote on Home Rule Charter amendments and approved a joint election contract with Diboll ISD.

• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes, February 2023 financial statement, and attendance record
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03-001 for the third amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-001 cancelling the May 6, 2023 general election
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-002 calling for a Special Election on May 6, 2023, for Home Rule Charter amendments
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-003 for a joint election contract with Diboll ISD for May 6, 2023

Council

The Diboll City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning two properties on Lynn Street to allow duplex construction, and a zoning variance at 106 Magnolia Drive. The council will also vote on proposed amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter and a resolution calling a May 6 general election for three council seats and the charter amendments.

• Rezoning 1003 and 1005 Lynn Street from Mixed Family to Two Family District for duplexes
• Zoning variance at 106 Magnolia Drive to change the front yard setback
• Approval of amendments to the City of Diboll Home Rule Charter
• Calling a May 6, 2023 general election for Councilmember District 1, District 3, At Large Place 5, and charter amendments
• Modifications to the City of Diboll Personnel Policies Manual Benefits Section

City Council approved a general election for three council seats and charter amendments. The council also approved a zoning variance and modifications to the personnel policies manual. A proposed zoning change for duplexes on Lynn Street was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02-001 calling for a General Election on May 6, 2023 (All in Favor)
• Approved amendments to the City of Diboll Home Rule Charter (All in Favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02-002 for a front yard setback zoning variance at 106 Magnolia Drive (All in Favor)
• Approved modifications to the Personnel Policies Manual Benefits Section (All in Favor)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-02-001 regarding zoning change for 1003 and 1005 Lynn Street
• Approved consent agenda including January 2023 minutes and financial reports (All in Favor)

Council

The Diboll City Council will consider a second amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget, appoint an official newspaper, and approve an evaluation instrument for the city manager. The council will also enter closed session to discuss the city manager's contract.

• Ordinance 2023-01-001: second amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget, transferring $10,000 from general fund balance for fire station repairs and $12,809.98 from restricted fund balance for Keeler and police LEOSE accounts
• Resolution 2023-01-001: appointing The Lufkin Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of Diboll
• Consideration of an evaluation instrument for the City Manager position
• Closed executive session to discuss contract of City Manager Jason Arnold (Texas Government Code 551.074)

City Council approved the second amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget and extended the contract and salary of City Manager Jason Arnold. The council also appointed The Lufkin Daily News as the city's official newspaper.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01-001 for the second amendment to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-001 appointing The Lufkin Daily News as official newspaper
• Approved evaluation instrument for the City Manager position
• Approved extension of contract term and salary for City Manager Jason Arnold
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes, December 2022 financial statement, and December 2022 attendance record