Valerie Callaway

This document presents a draft list of goals, objectives, and policies for the City of Edna's Comprehensive Plan. These elements were formulated based on feedback gathered from a Comprehensive Visioning Workshop and Stakeholder roundtables, with the aim of establishing comprehensive goals for the city.

The council discussed a request for a zoning change application, which was approved following a review of the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. They also approved a resolution authorizing the award of professional service provider contracts for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Project. Additionally, the council considered and approved the payment of current bills. Staff reports included updates from the Police Department regarding recruitment efforts and the upcoming departure of an employee, as well as updates from the Public Works Department on a sewer plant inspection and the removal of Republic Services carts.

The Edna City Council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The council considered the report on the 2016-2017 fiscal year audit from Harrison, Waldrop & Uherek, L.L.P., and adopted the City of Edna's Investment Policy Resolution No. R-2018-05. An appointment was made to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the payment of current bills was approved. City staff provided reports, including updates on solid waste proposals, the Flag City Christmas Market, police activities, water leaks, street repairs, and the upcoming General Election for District 5.

The Edna City Council met to hear recommendations from Alan Borjorquez, who serves as City Attorney or Special Counsel to cities across Texas. The council heard recommendations to guide and better assist the council in serving the City of Edna.

The council addressed several ordinances, including amending the date to canvass votes for the General Election, rescheduling a council meeting to comply with election canvassing deadlines, declaring an unopposed candidate elected, and declaring a vacancy due to no candidates filing for office. They also considered a joint election agreement with the Edna Independent School District, a Texas Municipal Retirement System City Portal Use Agreement, and a pool management contract with the YMCA of the Golden Crescent. Additionally, the council discussed a resolution authorizing a grant application for a regional solid waste program and renewed a lease agreement on un-utilized property at Shelby Park. The City Manager reported on FEMA money received, the Police Chief reported on the Warrant Roundup, and the Director of Public Works reported on sewage stoppage repairs and the upcoming city clean-up event.