Eastland public meetings in 2024

2024 12 23 called

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to discuss a recommendation from EEDI. The discussion concerns the assignment of a real estate note and related documents to Mira Enterprises.

• Recommendation by EEDI regarding real estate note assignment to Mira Enterprises

2024 12 16

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss several ordinances, including the issuance of two sets of certificates of obligation for the Texas Water Development Board. The body will also consider a new city-wide rate and fee schedule and a wildfire defense agreement with the City of Cisco.

• Ordinance 24-908: $1,250,000 Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation
• Ordinance 24-909: $315,000 Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation
• Ordinance 25-912: Amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule for city services
• Resolution 2024-17: Interlocal agreement with City of Cisco for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant
• Ordinance 25-911: Provisions regarding the Pecan Grove Urn Garden at Eastland Cemetery

2024 11 18

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss the issuance of two sets of certificates of obligation totaling $1,565,000. The board is also considering the creation of a Youth Sports Advisory Board and the approval of a cooperative ambulance services contract with Eastland County.

• Ordinance 24-908: $1,250,000 Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024A
• Ordinance 24-909: $315,000 Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2024B
• 2024 Contract with Eastland County for Cooperative Ambulance Services
• Ordinance 24-910: Canvassing results of the November 5, 2024 Charter Amendment Election
• Expenditure of remaining ARPA funds for Office and Street Department equipment

2024 Eastland FS Audit

The City Council received the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, along with the independent auditor's unmodified opinion. The report states the city's total net position is $13,636,556, an increase of $1,394,646 from the prior year, with the General Fund ending unassigned balance at $2,874,845.

• Independent auditor issued an unmodified opinion on financial statements
• Total net position increased by $1,394,646 to $13,636,556
• General Fund unassigned balance reported at $2,874,845
• City implemented GASB Statement No. 96 on subscription-based IT arrangements
• Construction in progress increased for enterprise funds

2024 10 21

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and possible action items. Key items include requests for funds to repair the ballpark complex, permission to demolish and reconstruct a pavilion, a second reading of a zoning ordinance, a resolution on prohibited technology, bid awards for demolition, and contracts for dispatch and firefighting services with Eastland County. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Lyric Art Center and reports from city officials.

• Discussion and consideration of request for funds to repair Eastland Ballpark Complex
• Discussion and consideration to grant permission to Eastland Lions Club to demolish/reconstruct the Pavilion at Eastland City Park
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-907 changing the Zoning Use Designation of property adjacent to LaQuinta
• Discussion and consideration of Resolution 2024-15 Implementing Policy for Preventing Use of Prohibited Technology and Covered Applications
• Discussion and consideration of awarding bid for demolition of property at 207 W. Patterson St

2024 09 20

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting. Items include a presentation of the 9-30-2023 audit by Caroline McLane, CPA. The board will discuss and potentially adopt the second reading of Ordinance 24-906 adopting a tax levy. Additionally, they will consider a resolution authorizing publication of notice to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for water system improvements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-906 adopting tax levy
• Resolution directing publication of notice to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for water system improvements
• Presentation of the 9-30-2023 audit by Caroline McLane, CPA
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)

2024 09 16

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a parcel at Bill Street and I-20 Access RD. The board will also discuss budgets and appointments for the Eastland Economic Development Inc. and the Historic Preservation Board.

• Public hearing for P&Z case 24-002 to rezone Parcel #63012 (Bill Street and I-20 Access RD) to C2-Commercial
• Resolution 2024-14 to dedicate a 0.35 acre tract as a public right-of-way extension of Terri Street
• Discussion of EEDI FYE 2024 Amended Budget and FYE 2025 Budget
• Renewal of Publicity and Tourism Agreements with six entities, including McCloud Museum and Eastland Chamber of Commerce
• Consideration of 2025 Historic Preservation Grant Applications

2024 09 12

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the tax rate. The body will also consider ordinances to adopt the budget and the tax levy.

• Public hearing on tax rate
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-905 adopting budget
• First reading of Ordinance 24-906 adopting tax levy
• Resolution 2024-13 designating authorized signatories

2024 09 10

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget. The body may take action on adopting the budget and setting the 2024 tax rate for property in the City of Eastland.

• Public hearing on budget
• First reading of Ordinance 24-905 to adopt the budget
• First reading of Ordinance 24-906 to set the 2024 tax rate
• 2024-2025 contract with Eastland County for ambulance services

2024 08 20 Quorum

The Eastland City Commission will attend a social event at City Hall. The notice states there will be no formal action taken or deliberations by the Board.

2024 08 19

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 2024-12 authorizing the issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation to fund water system improvements. Other notable items include a budget workshop to approve the tax rate, a proposed settlement with Atmos Energy regarding a rate review, and updates to the city's drought contingency plan. The board will also consider a contract request from the Eastland County Crisis Center and discuss applicants for the city manager position.

• Discussion and adoption of Resolution 2024-12 for water system improvements via certificates of obligation
• Budget Workshop #2: approving tax rate and taking a record vote
• Resolution 2024-11: approval of negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding 2024 rate review
• Discussion and consideration of contract request from Eastland County Crisis Center for FY 2024-2025
• Discussion and consideration of applicants for the position of City Manager

2024 08 19 Quorum

Members of the Eastland City Commission may attend a social event at the Eastland County Museum. The notice states there will be no formal action taken or deliberations by the Board.

• Social event at Eastland County Museum, 114 S. Seaman Street

2024 08 16

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to conduct Budget Workshop #1 regarding the budget draft for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting includes a period for public comment on subjects not listed on the agenda.

• Budget Workshop #1 of Budget Draft for FY 2024-2025

2024 08 05

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss and consider applicants for the City Manager position, including an executive session for personnel matters. The board may take action following the closed session. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker on topics not on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of applicants for the City Manager position
• Executive session under Texas Local Government Code §551.074 for personnel matters
• Possible action resulting from executive session

2024 07 29

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss and potentially award two construction contracts. The first is for a roadway and drainage improvement project funded by a GLO CDBG-MIT Grant. The second is for water line improvements funded through the Texas Water Development Board's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, contingent on agency concurrence.

• Award of construction contract for GLO CDBG-MIT Grant #22-082-004-D199 roadway and drainage improvement project
• Award of construction contract for Water Line Improvements funded by TWDB DWSRF #62769, contingent on agency concurrence
• Public comment period (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)

2024 07 22

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss and potentially vote on three items: a second reading of an ordinance ordering a November 2024 election on proposed charter amendments, the abatement of a property at 207 W. Patterson, and the purchase of a police vehicle using ARPA funds. The meeting includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-903 ordering a November 5, 2024 election for proposed charter amendments
• Discussion and consideration of abatement of property at 207 W. Patterson under Section 5-79 of city code
• Approval for purchase of a police vehicle using ARPA funds

2024 07 15

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss ordering an election for charter amendments on November 5, 2024. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a dangerous building and consider funding for a volleyball tournament.

• Ordinance 24-903 regarding a November 5, 2024 election for proposed charter amendments
• Public hearing on the structure at 207 W. Patterson regarding dangerous building status
• Request by Ranger and Cisco College for Hotel Motel Tax Event Funds for the Wrangler Ranger Round Up Volleyball Tournament
• Executive session regarding the City Manager

2024 07 05

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss and potentially take action regarding the City Manager. The agenda includes an executive session for deliberations on employment, evaluation, or dismissal.

• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters
• Possible action following the executive session

2024 06 24

The Board of City Commissioners will consider contract modifications with the Eastland County Water Supply District. The meeting also includes a bid consideration for street and utilities construction in the Old Rip Subdivision. A workshop regarding Charter Amendments is scheduled.

• Modifications No. 5 & No. 6 of the Contract with the Eastland County Water Supply District
• Bid for street and utilities construction in the Old Rip Subdivision
• Workshop addressing Charter Amendments

2024 06 17

The Board will consider Resolution 2024-10 to set a public hearing regarding whether a structure at 207 W. Patterson is a dangerous building. The meeting also includes discussions on 2024-2025 budget items for Eastland County Dispatch and Cooperative Ambulance Service contracts.

• Resolution 2024-10 regarding a structure at 207 W. Patterson
• 2024-2025 budget discussion for Eastland County Dispatch contract
• 2024-2025 budget discussion for Cooperative Ambulance Service contract
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

2024 05 20

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the city website navigation and contains no actual meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no information about what the City Commission will consider at this meeting.

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2024 05 15

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2024 05 07

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2024 04 15

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2024 03 18

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• No public hearings scheduled
• No contracts or expenditures mentioned
• No zoning or ordinance changes proposed

2024 02 20

This agenda for the Eastland, TX City Commission meeting on February 20, 2024, contains only website navigation and boilerplate text. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

2024 02 01

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2024 01 16

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