Newark public meetings in 2023
44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 14, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board approved the annual budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year and adopted the district's bylaws. The board also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting.
- Approved MDD Meeting Minutes for November 2, 2023 (All approved)
- Approved 2023/2024 Fiscal Year annual budget (All approved)
- Approved resolution adopting the Newark Municipal Development District Bylaws (All approved)
December 14, 2023 MDD
The Newark Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on its annual budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and a resolution approving its bylaws. The board will also review meeting minutes, discuss required training for directors, and hear citizen comments.
- Adoption of 2023/2024 fiscal year budget
- Resolution approving MDD bylaws
- Approval of November 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of required training for board directors
November 28, 2023 Called
The City Council approved financing through the Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation for Episcopal High School. Additionally, the council voted to waive sewage charges for Grace Baptist Church's October utility bill. Routine financial and staff reports for October 2023 were also approved.
- Approved October 19, 2023 meeting minutes, October 2023 accounts payables, October 2023 financial statements, and October 2023 staff reports (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for financing by The Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation for the benefit of Episcopal High School (Unanimous)
- Approved waiver of $264.90 in sewage charges for Grace Baptist Church's October utility bill (Unanimous)
November 28, 2023 Called
This agenda contains only the meeting notice and date; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed. The document is procedural boilerplate with no substantive business items to report.
November 28, 2023 NCEFC
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November 17, 2023 Council
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November 2, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board appointed Amanda Steinbach as Board Secretary. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget as written, with formal adoption scheduled for the next meeting.
- Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Appointed Amanda Steinbach as MDD Board of Directors Secretary
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget as is
- Directed City Secretary to adjust bylaws for presentation at the next meeting
November 2, 2023 MDD
This is the agenda for the Newark Municipal Development District Board meeting on November 2, 2023. The agenda text provided is mostly website navigation and boilerplate, with no specific agenda items listed.
October 19, 2023 Council
The City Council approved two development agreements, one for PMB Rolling V Land LP and one for Sergio Rico. Council also authorized financing for a new Public Works vehicle and entered a purchasing agreement with TIPS. Retirement system benefit changes were formalized via Ordinance A-550.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Passed Ordinance A-550 regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System benefit contributions
- Approved interlocal participation agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
- Approved Resolution No. 366 and Contract No. 10481 to finance a new Public Works vehicle
- Approved first amendment to development agreement with PMB Rolling V Land LP (conditioned on 120 feet minimum lot depth)
- Approved Resolution No. 367 for development agreement with Sergio Rico for 0.80 acres in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
October 19, 2023 Council
The agenda for the Newark, TX City Council meeting on October 19, 2023 contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.
October 12, 2023 MDD
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors appointed a President and Vice President. The board established a regular meeting schedule and set a date for a future budget workshop. Selection of a Board Secretary and action on bylaws were tabled.
- Appointed Curtis Cardwell as MDD Board of Directors President (All approved)
- Appointed Kristine Marques as Vice President (All approved)
- Tabled selection of Board Secretary
- Scheduled future meetings for the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm (All approved)
- Scheduled Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget meeting for November 2, 2023 (All approved)
- Tabled action on District Bylaws
October 12, 2023 MDD
This agenda is for the Municipal Development District Board meeting on October 12, 2023. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the source.
September 21, 2023 Council
City Council approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy and authorized the purchase of a new Public Works vehicle. The council also approved a special event permit for Cruisin Days and auditing services for three fiscal years.
- Approved Ordinance No. A-549 for Atmos Energy negotiated settlement (All approved)
- Approved Special Event Permit for Cruisin Days (All approved)
- Approved purchase of new vehicle for Public Works Department (All approved)
- Approved auditing services and fees for 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 fiscal years (All approved)
- Approved August 17 Council minutes, budget minutes, August accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports (All approved)
September 21, 2023 Council
This is the agenda for the Newark, TX City Council meeting on September 21, 2023. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed. The actual agenda items are not included in this document.
September 18, 2023
This is the agenda for the Newark, TX city council meeting on September 18, 2023. The provided text contains only the city's website navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed.
September 18, 2023
The City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 of assessed value for the 2023 tax year. This represents a 0.536% increase over the previous rate. The council also ratified the increased revenue required for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
- Adopted 2023 property tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 365 ratifying increased property tax revenue for FY 2023-2024 budget (4-0)
September 13, 2023
This agenda is for a regular meeting of the Newark, TX City Council on September 13, 2023. The provided text contains only the city's website navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed. The actual decisions or discussions for this meeting are not included in the source document.
September 13, 2023
The City Council held a public hearing and approved Ordinance No. A-547. This action adopts the annual budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and provides for city appropriations and debt service.
- Approved Ordinance No. A-547 adopting the 2023-2024 annual budget (3-0)
August 23, 2023 Budget
The City Council approved the voter-approved tax rate for the 2023-2024 budget. The total proposed rate is $0.383221 per $100 of assessed property value.
- Approved 2023-2024 tax rate of $0.383221 per $100 assessed value (4-0)
August 23, 2023 Budget
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August 17, 2023 Council
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August 17, 2023 Council
City Council approved the adoption of updated International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel and Gas, Energy Conservation, and Fire codes. The council also approved a tax-exempt loan for the New Braunfels Christian Academy. Requests for utility bill relief were denied or resulted in no action.
- Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes, July 2023 accounts payables, July 2023 financial statements, and July 2023 staff reports
- Approved tax-exempt loan for Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, New Braunfels Christian Academy, and First Financial Bank, N.A.
- Denied utility bill refund request for 511 Rogers Rd
- No action taken on utility bill relief request for 433 Sandy Bass Ln
- Approved Ordinance No. A-546 updating building, residential, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel and gas, energy conservation, swimming pool, existing building, property maintenance, and fire codes
August 17, 2023 NCEFC
This agenda is for the Newark City Council meeting on August 17, 2023. The provided text contains only the city's website navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no actionable items detailed in the source.
August 9, 2023 Budget
The council held a budget workshop to discuss all funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
- No action taken on tax rates
August 9, 2023 Budget
This agenda is for a Newark, TX city council meeting on August 9, 2023, but the provided text contains only website navigation and boilerplate content, not the actual agenda items. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the source document.
July 28, 2023 Budget
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July 20, 2023 Council
This agenda for the Newark, TX City Council meeting on July 20, 2023, contains only general website navigation and boilerplate content, with no specific agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, or discussion topics listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or template page rather than a substantive meeting agenda.
July 20, 2023 Council
Council approved funding for emergency equipment and park improvements. The body also appointed members to the Municipal Development District and Finance Corporations and implemented a new employee work schedule.
- Approved $20,000 from Covid Relief Fund for fire department radios
- Approved construction of two ADA compliant bathrooms at Delora Doughty Park not to exceed $11,000
- Appointed Nathanial Butler, Thomas Cook, Curtis Cardwell, Kristine Marques, and Amanda Steinbach to the Municipal Development District Board of Directors
- Appointed Lena Butler to the Newark Cultural Education Finance Corporation and the Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation
- Approved Ordinance A-545 regarding the city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021
- Approved Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
- Approved implementation of a four-day work schedule (four ten-hour days) for city employees
- Approved May 18 Council minutes, May 24/June 28/July 12 Budget minutes, and May/June financial reports
July 12, 2023 Budget &
The City Council approved all suggested pay raises for the City Secretary, Court Clerk, Utility Clerk, and Code Enforcement Officer. The Council also established a schedule for upcoming budget workshop meetings. Discussions were held regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget and a potential new City Hall building.
- Approved all suggested pay raises (unanimous)
- Set budget meeting dates for July 26, August 9, August 23, and September 13 at 6pm (unanimous)
July 12, 2023 Budget &
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June 28, 2023 Budget
The council discussed funding needs for the fire department, public works, and employee benefits. No formal votes were taken; the meeting served as a workshop to identify budget requirements and potential uses for remaining Covid relief funds.
- Proposed out-of-city development fees of $10/month residential and $30/month commercial for fire department funding
- Requested lists of needs from Public Works Director Allen and Chief Taylor for Covid relief fund allocation
- Requested employee-created lists of beneficial training and travel needs
- Requested employee reviews from City Secretary Moore
- Added senior lunch expenses to the library budget
- Requested $15,000 for a sewer camera and $3,000 for training/education for Public Works
May 24, 2023 Budget
The City Council held a budget workshop to review current budget status and year-end projections. City Secretary Moore provided the 2023 estimate of taxable values. The Council set tentative dates for subsequent budget meetings.
- Set tentative budget meeting dates for June 28 and July 12 at 6pm
May 18, 2023 Council
The City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to delete limits on the number and size of accessory buildings. Council also approved a request for a new mobile home at 446 Country Living Dr. and reappointed Chris Raines as Mayor Pro Tem.
- Approved April 20 and May 10 meeting minutes, April accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Reappointed Chris Raines as Mayor Pro Tem for May 2023 through May 2025
- Approved request for Shirley and Kyle Palpan to place a new mobile home at 446 Country Living Dr.
- Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance deleting Subsection 27.3 regarding limits on number and size of accessory buildings
- Canceled the June 15, 2023 City Council meeting
May 10, 2023 Budget
The meeting was adjourned immediately after it was called to order because a quorum was not present. No action was taken regarding the 2023-2024 Budget Workshop.
May 10, 2023 Budget
This agenda is for the Newark, TX City Council meeting on May 10, 2023. The provided text is mostly website navigation and boilerplate, with no specific agenda items listed.
April 20, 2023 Council
The agenda for the April 20, 2023 Newark, TX council meeting contains only website navigation and general city information, with no specific agenda items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a substantive meeting agenda.
April 20, 2023 Council
Council approved a 20-year franchise agreement renewal for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. The board also authorized two education revenue bond loans and continued participation in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. Budget meeting dates for May were established following a report that the City Hall building is not safe for daily occupancy.
- Approved March 2023 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Authorized Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Bonds for Orenda Education ($12,500)
- Approved issuance of tax-exempt obligations for Divine Savior Academy — Sienna Plantation, Inc. ($12,500)
- Approved Ordinance No. A-543 granting Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC a 20-year electric franchise agreement
- Approved Resolution No. 364 for continued participation in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee
- Tabled park rental process and fees ordinance until next month
- Scheduled budget meetings for May 10, 2023, and May 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM
March 16, 2023 Council
This agenda contains only the standard city council meeting header and general city information, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. The document is procedural boilerplate and does not provide details on what the council will address.
March 16, 2023 Council
Council cancelled the May 6, 2023 General Election and declared unopposed candidates elected. The body also approved several resolutions to participate in opioid litigation settlements and authorized the use of baseball fields at 161 Marshall Rd.
- Approved February 2023 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Approved immediate use of baseball fields at 161 Marshall Rd. by James Sims (pending permanent contract)
- Approved placement of a new mobile home on lots 12 and 13 on Country Living Dr. for Irene Acosta
- Approved Ordinance No. A-542 cancelling the May 6, 2023 General Election
- Approved contract No. DHS-SMC2023-06 with DHS Automation for Scada system services
- Appointed Joey Martin to the Newark Cultural Education Finance Corporation and Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation
- Approved Resolutions 361, 362, and 363 regarding Opioid Litigation settlements (3-1)
February 16, 2023 Council
This agenda is for the Newark, TX City Council meeting on February 16, 2023. The provided text contains only the city's website navigation and general information, with no specific agenda items listed. The actual meeting agenda items are not included in the source document.
February 16, 2023 Council
The City Council approved funding for a park grant match and authorized the engineering phase for new water wells and a storage tank. They also passed ordinances regarding fire safety access and animal control, and approved two mobile home placements.
- Approved $150,000 grant match for Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Park grant
- Approved engineering phase for new water wells and storage tank
- Approved Ordinance A-540 requiring Knox Boxes at restricted access buildings (3-month compliance)
- Approved Ordinance A-541 regarding unlawful restraint of dogs
- Approved mobile home placement at 437 Sandy Bass Ln. on lots 19 & 20
- Approved mobile home placement at 433 Sandy Bass Ln.
- Approved January 2023 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- No action taken on sewer usage relief request for 511 Main Street
2023 CCR Report
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January 19, 2023 Council
The agenda for the January 19, 2023 Newark, TX Council meeting is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only general city information, links to services, and contact details, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.
January 19, 2023 Council
Council approved a joint general election with Wise County for Mayor and Councilmember Places 4 and 5. The body also authorized spending from reserves for a code enforcement vehicle and a server upgrade. Additionally, Council directed staff to begin drafting a dog restraint ordinance.
- Approved December 2022 meeting minutes, accounts payables, financial statements, and staff reports
- Authorized purchase of code enforcement vehicle up to $15,000 from reserves
- Approved server upgrade not to exceed $16,000 from reserves
- Directed City Secretary to contact lawyers to draft an unlawful restraint of dog ordinance
- Approved Ordinance No. A-539 calling for general election on May 6, 2023, for Mayor and Councilmember Places 4 and 5