Jennifer Brooks

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting will discuss establishing staggered terms for board members, waiving residency requirements, confirming current members' terms, swearing in new members, and filling open seats. Other agenda items include discussions on consultant roles, officer elections, revising Parks and Recreation ordinances, reviewing committees, disc golf sponsorships, pickleball equipment, a Mayor Memorial Bench, the Splash Pad Committee's land acquisition, the Parks and Recreation Project List, and various events such as Outdoor Movie Nights, Back to School Bash, games, tournaments, dances, and live music. Finally, the meeting will address Ordinance #22-0919B concerning alcoholic beverages in parks.

The meeting addressed the continuation of current board members and the selection of new members. Discussions included the resignation of two members, the appointment of five continuing members, and the addition of two new members. The meeting also covered the scheduling of future movie nights, including the selection of films and the assignment of responsibilities for concessions. Finally, the meeting included a change to the frequency and time of future board meetings.

The Meridian Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Board of Directors held a meeting on February 16, 2023, where they approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial statement. Key discussion points included the Bosque County Veteran's Memorial project, a potential part-time position to manage online presence, and the need to develop a brand or story line for Meridian. The board also discussed business needs for Meridian and clean-up opportunities around town.

The Meridian City Council meeting on September 12, 2022, covered various topics including a public hearing on the 2022 ad valorem tax rate and 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, updates on hydrant repairs and generators, and the approval of the 2021 fiscal year audit. Discussions also included a sex offender ordinance, a park ordinance regarding alcohol, and the approval of health insurance rates and a depository agreement. The council approved the 2022-2023 fiscal budget and the 2022 ad valorem tax rate, along with salary increases for city employees.

The Meridian City Council meeting on November 21, 2022, addressed several key issues. Discussion included Ordinance #22-0919A regarding park event security requirements, with no changes made. The council approved a five-year depository agreement with Citizens State Bank and Ordinance #22-1121A to amend the city code on above-ground flammable liquid storage tanks. The meeting also covered the 2022-2023 Meridian Economic Development Corporation budget, appointment of the official newspaper, and holiday schedule for 2023.