Diboll public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The City Council will discuss a requested rate increase from Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. and a proposal for the maintenance and operation of the Neches Pines Golf Course. Other items include an opioid settlement participation and a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment.
- Rate increase request by Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. (Live Oak Waste, LLC)
- Proposal for maintenance and operation of Neches Pines Golf Course
- Kroger Texas Settlement participation regarding National Opioid Settlement Agreements
- Appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement Angelina County & Cities Health District
The Diboll City Council approved all agenda items unanimously. Actions included approving a rate increase requested by Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc., accepting Nathan Pegram's proposal for maintenance and operation of the Neches Pines Golf Course, and authorizing participation in the Kroger Texas Settlement for the National Opioid Settlement Agreements. The council also approved the consent agenda, an amended cooperative agreement with the Angelina County & Cities Health District, and an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Approved consent agenda including November minutes, financial statement, and attendance record (unanimous)
- Approved Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement with Angelina County & Cities Health District (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Kroger Texas Settlement participation, authorizing Mayor to execute release documents (unanimous)
- Approved rate increase requested by Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. (unanimous)
- Accepted Nathan Pegram's proposal for Neches Pines Golf Course maintenance and operation (unanimous)
Council
The Building Standards Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a case at 305 Margie Harrell. The commission will consider taking action for a possible Order of Demolition for that property.
- Public hearing for Building Standards Commission case at 305 Margie Harrell
- Possible Order of Demolition for 305 Margie Harrell
Council
The Diboll City Council will hold a regular session on October 8, 2024. The main action item is a vote on Ordinance 2024-10-001 to adopt a revised, combined 2024 fee schedule. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items including minutes, a financial statement, and attendance records, and receive department head reports.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2024-10-001 approving a revised 2024 fee schedule, combining all categories of fees
- Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular session meeting
- Approval of the September 2024 financial statement
- Approval of the 12-month attendance record for September 2024
- Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Works, Code Compliance, Finance & Court, and City Manager
Council
The Diboll City Council will consider adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year operating budget and related ordinances, including new water and sewer rates and a combined fee schedule. A public hearing on the proposed budget will precede adoption. The council will also vote on a rate increase requested by Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. (Live Oak Environmental) for garbage service.
- Ordinance 2024-09-002 establishing new water and sanitary sewer usage rates for the city
- Ordinance 2024-09-003 adopting a revised 2024 fee schedule combining all categories of fees
- Public hearing and second reading of the proposed 2024-2025 FY operating budget, followed by adoption under Ordinance 2024-09-004
- Rate increase request by Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. (Live Oak Environmental, LLC d/b/a Live Oak Waste, LLC)
- Consent agenda includes approval of August 13 regular meeting minutes, September 3 special called meeting minutes, August 2024 financial statement, and 12-month attendance record
The Diboll City Council approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year operating budget, new water and sewer rates, and a revised fee schedule. A requested rate increase by Piney Woods Sanitation was not approved due to lack of a second and concerns about performance. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was also approved.
- Approved consent agenda including August minutes and financial statement (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-09-002 establishing water and sewer rates (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-09-003 revised fee schedule (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-09-004 FY 2024-2025 operating budget (unanimous)
- Piney Woods Sanitation rate increase motion failed for lack of second
Council
The Diboll City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed 2024 property tax rate and the 2024-2025 fiscal year operating budget. The Council will consider and possibly adopt Ordinance 2024-09-001, setting the tax rate at $0.583321 per $100 valuation. Although the rate is unchanged from last year, rising property values mean the tax on an average homestead would increase by $47.13 (6.83%).
- Public hearing on 2024 tax rate of $0.583321 per $100 valuation
- Consideration and possible adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 2024-09-001
- Public hearing on first reading of proposed 2024-2025 operating budget
- Tax on average homestead to rise from $689.65 to $736.78, a 6.83% increase
- Total property tax levy to increase by $53,176 (3.43%) over last year
The Diboll City Council held a special-called meeting on September 3, 2024, and unanimously approved Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2024-09-001. The council also held a public hearing for the first reading of the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year operating budget, with no public comments. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2024-09-001 (unanimous)
- Held public hearing on first reading of 2024-2025 FY operating budget (no action taken)
Council
The Diboll City Council will consider approving Ordinance 2024-08-001, the third amendment to the 2023-2024 operating budget. The agenda also includes administering the oath of office to a newly hired police officer, recognizing the 12U Dixie Allstar Team as World Series Champions, and approving routine consent agenda items including financial statements and investment reports. Council will receive department head reports and consider excusing Councilman Ray Williams' absence.
- Ordinance 2024-08-001: third amendment to 2023-2024 operating budget
- Oath of office for newly hired police officer
- Recognition of 12U Dixie Allstar Team as World Series Champions
- Consent agenda: approval of July 2024 financial statement, investment report, and meeting minutes
- Consideration to excuse Councilman Ray Williams' absence
Council
The Diboll City Council will meet to consider Ordinance 2024-07-001, which updates Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits. The council will also review an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League for cyber liability and data breach response. Additionally, a new police officer will be sworn in.
- Ordinance 2024-07-001 regarding TMRS benefit updates
- Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League
- Oath of office for a newly hired Police Officer
- Approval of June 2024 financial statements and meeting minutes
Council
The Diboll City Council will consider approving bid results for the Water Well #1 Rehabilitation Project. The council is reviewing a $101,280.00 bid submitted by Smith Pump Company, Inc.
- Approval of bid results for KSA Project No. 103126: Water Well #1 Rehab Project
- Proposed contract award to Smith Pump Company, Inc. for $101,280.00
Council
The Diboll City Council will meet on June 11, 2024, to review several policy updates. The council will consider new management and conduct procedures for ARPA-SLFRF funding. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding appointments to local boards and commissions.
- Approval of ARPA-SLFRF financial management, document management, and conduct policies
- Appointment of a board member for the DETCOG Board
- Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Modifications to the City of Diboll Personnel Policies Manual
- Oaths of office for council members
Council
The Diboll City Council will hold a regular session to approve routine financial reports, swear in new members, and consider two public hearings regarding zoning changes at 1410 N Hendrick Ave and the voluntary annexation of Property ID 39951. The council will also consider amendments to the operating budget, award bids for the 2024 Street Overlay Project, allocate $35,000 from a library endowment for flood repairs, and fill a vacant District 1 council seat. These decisions set local land use boundaries, direct infrastructure funding, and determine city representation.
- Public hearing and vote on zoning change at 1410 N Hendrick Ave from Business District to Mixed Residential District
- Public hearing and vote on voluntary annexation of Property ID 39951 (Owner: GALLTER INVESMENTS LLC)
- Approval of bid results for the 2024 Street Overlay Project
- $35,000 expenditure from the TLL Temple Library Endowment for flood damage repairs
- Ordinance 2024-05-002 amending the 2023-2024 Operating Budget and appointment of a replacement for Councilmember Jana Coulter
Council
The City of Diboll Council will meet on April 9, 2024, to review routine financial statements and department reports. The council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the Diboll Independent School District for shared sheltering and mass care facilities, which outlines coordination procedures for community emergencies. Staff will also provide an update on the Street Overlay Project and seek approval for a task order with KSA to perform engineering services for Water Well No. 1 Rehabilitation, projects that affect local road conditions and municipal water supply reliability.
- Resolution 2024-04-001: MOU with Diboll ISD for sheltering and mass care facilities
- Update from KSA on the Street Overlay Project
- Task order approval for engineering services with KSA for Water Well No. 1 Rehabilitation
- Consent agenda includes March 12 meeting minutes, March financial statement, and attendance records
Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to cancel the May 4, 2024 General Election because no candidates filed for Mayor or several council seats. The agenda also includes routine approval of February financial and attendance reports.
- Resolution 2024-03-001 to cancel the May 4, 2024 General Election
- Approval of February 2024 financial statement
- Approval of February 2024 attendance records
Council
The City Council will meet on January 9, 2024, to consider a grant application for rifle-resistant body armor. The Council will also hold an executive session to discuss the evaluation, employment contract, and compensation of City Manager Jason Arnold.
- Resolution 2024-01-001: Grant application for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor
- Oath and Statement of Officer presentation for newly hired Police Officers
- Executive session regarding City Manager Jason Arnold's evaluation and contract
- Approval of December 2023 financial statements and attendance records