City of Splendora

The council meeting covered various topics, including the approval of bills for payment, department reports from police, municipal court, and utility departments. A donation of used in-car video equipment was approved. The council considered and took action on an ordinance extending an emergency order, a variance request, a contract for court collection services, the donation of in-car video equipment, the purchase of a message display sign, an IT services contract, vacation time trade for employees, East River extension and utility relocation funding, capital improvement projects for Cox Street and the wastewater collection system, a grant application, professional engineering services for mitigation projects, engineering services for water improvements, and a bid for lift station rehabilitation. Important dates and announcements were also noted.

The City Council meeting agenda includes public hearings on a proposed annexation of 15.5 acres on FM 2090 W and the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) for 34.863 acres on FM 2090 W. Department reports will be presented, and the council will consider items such as a quarterly investment report, excess debt tax collections, ordinances related to annexation, rate increases, purchasing policies, and gas base rates. Resolutions will be considered regarding annexation intents, investment policy review, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) participation, and agreements with Strand Associates, Inc. Payments for various projects, including wastewater pump replacement, security cameras, well repairs, and park signage, will also be considered. An executive session will be held to receive legal advice.

The council meeting addressed several key issues. Public comments included concerns about traffic, ATV speeding, and drainage/flooding. The meeting included the acceptance of a councilmember's resignation and the appointment of their replacement. Ordinances were considered regarding amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, specifically concerning the City Council and administration. The council also approved a Capital Improvement Plan, a new Zoning Chapter 4, and payments for wastewater plant repairs and well PLC control replacement. A purchasing policy amendment was also approved.

The Splendora City Council special session meeting addressed several key items. Bills for payment were approved. Department reports for the Police and Utility departments were heard. Wally Weight was hired as Police Chief. A request for City Park use was approved. The council discussed the 2016 Comprehensive Plan and scheduled a public hearing. The Final Project Development for Splendora Fields Subdivision was approved. Action was taken on property acquisition for a lift station, and bids were approved for a new LED sign, telephone system replacement, and window/door installation at the Burrow House. The purchase of utility trucks was approved, along with agreements with Trunkline Gas Company. Employee reimbursement for medical insurance was approved, and legal advice was received regarding a declaratory judgment filing and medical insurance costs.

The City Council meeting agenda includes discussions and actions on various topics such as approving bills, addressing public comments regarding park usage and mobile food unit permits, reviewing department reports, extending an emergency order, authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, amending solid waste rates, declining rate changes requested by Entergy Texas, Inc., awarding construction of welcome monuments, considering an interlocal agreement for park land lease, approving gas purchase, an environmental assessment agreement, a leak detection services contract, a resolution opposing certain bills, ratifying a vehicle purchase, purchasing a grinder pump, addressing a VFD panel bid, considering an easement for lift station rehabilitation, and hearing community announcements.