Alexa Morales

The meeting included staff reports from various departments such as the Municipal Court, Financial Department, Permit Officer, Police Department, Fire & Rescue, and Animal Control/Code Compliance, along with city briefings and updates from the Mayor. Discussions and actions were taken on the promotion of several police officers, a resolution authorizing an addition to the development manual, and a lease agreement between the City and China Grove Fire and Rescue. The council also discussed and considered actions on publishing notice and accepting the SECOND AMENDMENT MUNICIPAL CONTRACT with Republic Services, creating and updating a Comprehensive plan for China Grove, and approving the Alderman Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Mayor Handbook.

The meeting included discussion and action on approving and adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026. A public hearing was held to gather public comments on the proposed tax rate for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The council ratified the property tax revenue increase reflected in the annual budget. Additionally, the council discussed and considered action on accepting both the City of China Grove Civic Handbook and the Alderman Handbook, but these items were tabled until the October 2nd, 2025 council meeting for corrections.

The budget includes projected income from various sources such as ad valorem taxes, franchise income, permit income, mixed beverage income, and sales tax. It outlines expenses for different departments including office expenses, general operating expenses, municipal court expenses, police expenses, animal control, code compliance, public works, and property maintenance. The budget also details personnel expenses, operational expenses, and capital projects.

The meeting included staff reports from various departments such as the Municipal Court, Financial Report, Permit Officer, Police Department, Fire & Rescue, and Animal Control/Code Compliance. Discussions and actions were taken on the appointment of a reserve officer for the China Grove Police Department and ordinances related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II Regulations and amendments to zoning ordinances. The council also opened and closed a public hearing regarding amendments to zoning ordinances. The council discussed the proposed budget and tax rate for FY 2025-2026.

The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) for the City of China Grove addresses the requirements for a Level 1 MS4 to monitor and control stormwater discharges, reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). It focuses on public education, community involvement, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention in municipal operations. The SWMP aims to address local needs and TCEQ violations cost-effectively by leveraging existing ordinances, adopting San Antonio's BMPs, and engaging the community.