Snyder meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Snyder City Council considers $1.57M animal services bid, tax rate proposal

The Snyder City Council held three meetings in the past two weeks, with agendas covering a $1.57 million animal services renovation bid, a rate settlement with Atmos Energy, and a proposed new tax rate. As of Aug. 17, official minutes had not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Animal services renovation and Atmos settlement (Aug. 3)

At its Aug. 3 regular meeting, the council was scheduled to consider a bid from Justice Construction, Inc. for the Animal Services Renovation Project at $1,572,000.00. The agenda also included Resolution R260803 regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. for the 2026 rate review. The council was to review the City of Snyder/Scurry County Emergency Operations Plan and the Warming & Cooling Center plan, and discuss the 2026-2027 budget. An executive session was listed to discuss a pre-suit notice from Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and POM of Texas, LLC.

Procedural meeting (Aug. 5)

On Aug. 5, the council met to discuss a possible quorum notice. The agenda contained only this procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Special meeting on tax rate and budget (Aug. 11)

A special meeting on Aug. 11 included a vote to propose a new tax rate and discussion of the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the Aug. 3, 2024 regular council meeting and a visitors forum.

Coming up

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet Aug. 27 to consider a variance request (Case #V-647) from Dexter Robbins for property at 3201 Cherry St. The agenda includes a public forum with up to three minutes per speaker, approval of minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting, and the variance request.

Snyder council to weigh $1.57M animal services bid, tax rate proposal

Recent meetings of the Snyder City Council and Board of Adjustments produced no published decisions, as minutes have not yet been released. However, the council's Aug. 3 agenda included a $1.57 million renovation bid for animal services and a rate settlement with Atmos Energy. A special council meeting is set for Aug. 11 to vote on proposing a new tax rate.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 3)

The council's agenda included the following items, none of which have been formally decided pending publication of minutes:

• A bid from Justice Construction, Inc. for the Animal Services Renovation Project in the amount of $1,572,000.00.
• Resolution R260803 regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. for the 2026 rate review.
• Approval of the City of Snyder/Scurry County Emergency Operations Plan and Warming & Cooling Center plan.
• Discussion of the 2026-2027 budget.
• An executive session regarding a pre-suit notice from Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and POM of Texas, LLC.

Board of Adjustments (July 27)

The Zoning Board of Adjustments was set to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting, appoint a chairman and vice-chairman for the upcoming term, and consider a variance request from Corey Chester (case V-1646). A public forum allowed up to three-minute comments.

City Council (Aug. 5)

The council met to discuss a possible quorum notice. The agenda contained only this procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Coming up

City Council special meeting (Aug. 11)

The council will hold a special meeting to vote on proposing a new tax rate and to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2024 regular council meeting and a visitors forum. No other substantive items are listed.

All recent meeting minutes are not yet published, so no official actions have been confirmed. Residents can attend the Aug. 11 meeting to observe the tax rate vote and budget discussion.

Snyder roundup: Council weighed rezonings, truck purchase, budget; Building Standards Commission eyed five nuisance declarations

Snyder's City Council and Building Standards Commission each met earlier this month, with agendas covering property rezonings, a vehicle purchase, a budget workshop, and proposed nuisance declarations on five substandard buildings. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration rather than confirmed outcomes.

Building Standards Commission — July 6

The Building Standards Commission was set to hold public hearings on five substandard buildings and consider declaring each a nuisance with a 30-day remediation order. The properties and proposed orders were:

• 2701 Ave B (Order 260706A)
• 2805 Ave C (Order 260706B)
• 1612 27th (Order 260706D)
• 131 20th PL (Order 260706E)
• 510 28th (Order 260706G)

Minutes are not yet available, so it is not confirmed whether the commission voted on any of the declarations.

City Council — July 6

The Council's regular agenda included two rezoning public hearings and first-reading ordinances, both proposing a change from M-2 Manufacturing to R-1 Residential:

• 1535 Baze Way
• Lot 14 in SN TX Park 1 Subdivision

The Council was also scheduled to vote on purchasing a 2027 Ford F550 service truck for $214,809.90, consider a resolution to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, and renew employee health insurance contracts with Texas Municipal League.

City Council — July 7 (special meeting)

The Council called a special meeting to consider second readings of the two rezoning ordinances:

• Ordinance 2159: rezone 1535 Baze Way from M-2 Manufacturing to R-1 Residential, requested by Francisco Esparza.
• Ordinance 2160: rezone Lot 14 SN TX Park 1 Subdivision from M-2 Manufacturing to R-1 Residential, requested by Timothy Ryan and Kendra Mitchell.

The Council also planned to convene in executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a pre-suit notice letter from Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and POM of Texas concerning Ordinance 2156, which regulates game rooms.

City Council — July 14 (budget workshop)

The Council met for a special session to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda included a citizen forum, though no formal action could be taken on items raised there.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Board of Adjustments:** The Snyder Zoning Board of Adjustments will approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting, appoint a chairman and a vice-chairman for the upcoming term, and consider a variance request from Corey Chester (case V-646). A public forum allowing up to three-minute comments is also scheduled.

Because minutes for the July 6, July 7, and July 14 meetings have not yet been published, confirmed vote tallies and final outcomes are not available in the records provided. Readers seeking the authoritative record should consult the official meeting minutes once posted.

Snyder Officials Target Substandard Buildings, Advance Rezoning Cases; Budget Workshop Set for Tuesday

Snyder's Building Standards Commission and City Council each met the week of July 6 to take up property nuisance declarations, rezoning requests, a vehicle purchase, and water infrastructure financing. Minutes from those meetings have not yet been published, so final outcomes — including vote tallies — are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Substandard Buildings

The Building Standards Commission scheduled public hearings on July 6 for five properties identified as substandard structures. The commission was set to consider declaring each a nuisance and approving a 30-day remediation order. The properties and corresponding orders are:

• 2701 Ave B (Order 260706A)
• 2805 Ave C (Order 260706B)
• 1612 27th (Order 260706D)
• 131 20th PL (Order 260706E)
• 510 28th (Order 260706G)

A nuisance declaration, if approved, would give property owners 30 days to bring the buildings into compliance or face further city action.

Rezoning Requests

The City Council held public hearings July 6 on first-reading ordinances to rezone two properties from M-2 Manufacturing to R-1 Residential:

• 1535 Baze Way (Ordinance 2159), requested by Francisco Esparza
• Lot 14 in the SN TX Park 1 Subdivision (Ordinance 2160), requested by Timothy Ryan and Kendra Mitchell

A special meeting on July 7 was scheduled for second readings of both ordinances. Second reading is typically the step that finalizes a zoning change under city procedure, but because minutes are not yet available, the outcome cannot be confirmed from the record.

Vehicle Purchase and Insurance Renewal

The council's July 6 agenda included a vote on purchasing a 2027 Ford F550 service truck for $214,809.90. The same meeting listed renewal of the city's employee health insurance contract with Texas Municipal League. Neither action has been confirmed by published minutes.

Water Board Financing

Also on the July 6 agenda was a resolution authorizing the city to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board. The application, if approved, would support water-related infrastructure projects, though the specific amount and project scope were not detailed in the agenda.

Legal Consultation on Game Room Ordinance

The July 7 special meeting included an executive session in which the council was scheduled to consult with its attorney regarding a pre-suit notice letter from Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and POM of Texas. The letter concerns Ordinance 2156, which regulates game rooms in Snyder. No public action was listed as part of that discussion.

Coming Up

The City Council will hold a special session on Tuesday, July 14, for a workshop on the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes a forum for citizens to speak, though no formal action can be taken on budget items at that session. The workshop offers residents an early look at city spending priorities before the budget is formally adopted later in the year.

Snyder council faces busy week with rezonings, truck purchase, and legal discussion

The Snyder City Council and other boards held two meetings in the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published, leaving the outcomes of key items pending. Residents can expect a busy week ahead as the council takes up rezoning requests, a vehicle purchase, and a closed-door legal discussion about a recent game room ordinance.

Recent meetings (June 22–25)

City Council – June 22

The council met but minutes from that session have not been released. The agenda included a bid award for the TxCDBG Paving Improvement Project #CDV23-0066 and approval of minutes from the June 1 regular meeting. No vote totals or decisions are available.

Board of Adjustments – June 25

The board considered a variance request from Melinda Landry for property at 2805 Denison (Case V-645). A public forum allowed residents to speak for up to three minutes. Minutes have not yet been published, so the board’s action on the variance is unknown.

Upcoming meetings (July 6–7)

Building Standards Commission – July 6 at 4:30 p.m.

The commission will hold public hearings on five properties that staff have identified as substandard buildings. For each, the commission will consider declaring the building a nuisance and issuing a 30-day remediation order. The addresses are:

• 2701 Ave B (Order 260706A)
• 2805 Ave C (Order 260706B)
• 1612 27th (Order 260706D)
• 131 20th PL (Order 260706E)
• 510 28th (Order 260706G)

City Council – July 6 at 5:30 p.m.

The regular council meeting includes two public hearings on first-reading ordinances to rezone properties from M-2 manufacturing to R-1 residential. The properties are 1535 Baze Way (request by Francisco Esparza) and Lot 14 in SN TX Park 1 Subdivision (request by Timothy Ryan & Kendra Mitchell).

The council will also vote on a resolution to purchase a 2027 Ford F550 service truck for $214,809.90, approve a resolution to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, and renew the city’s employee health insurance contract with the Texas Municipal League.

City Council (special meeting) – July 7

The council will hold a special session to give second reading to the two rezoning ordinances from the previous night (Ordinance 2159 for 1535 Baze Way and Ordinance 2160 for Lot 14). Following that, the council will go into executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a pre-suit notice letter from Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and POM of Texas concerning Ordinance 2156, the city’s game room regulations. No action is expected in open session on those legal matters.

Coming up

• **Building Standards Commission:** July 6 at 4:30 p.m., City Hall.
• **City Council regular meeting:** July 6 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall.
• **City Council special meeting:** July 7, time to be announced.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.