City Manger’s Report September 4, 2018
Marc Maxwell City Manager Marc Maxwell reported the progress of various projects and activities in the city to the Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday night, September 4, 2018. CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The railroad crossing is complete. The Capital Construction Division has constructed the path between the K.CS railroad tracks and Main Street. They have also constructed the path on the North face of...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda September 4, 2018
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. 3. ...
City Council Sets Course for Future Meetings
Tuesday night, August 21, 2018 in a special session the Sulphur Springs City Council approved placing a tax revenue increase on the September 4th Regular Session Agenda and set two public hearings regarding the increase. They approved placing raises for the City Municipal Judges and City Secretary in the 2018-2019 budget and discussed nominees for a City Charter Review Committee. In a 5-2 vote the Sulphur Springs City Council placed a...
Tax Rate Increase on Special Session Agenda for City Council
Tuesday evening at 6PM, the Sulphur Springs City Council will meet to discuss appointments to the Charter Review COMMITTEE, discuss a proposed tax rate increase, and set dates for the public hearings regarding the tax rate. Council will also conduct an executive session as they begin. The executive session will focus on personnel matters related to the city municipal judges and city secretary
City Council Reviews 2018-2019 Budget; Passes on Tax Revenue Increase at This Time
No Sulphur Springs City Council public hearing is planned for a tax revenue increase based on property values following the vote of council Tuesday night in a special session. The council heard the proposed budget but will now face a budget with $32,000 in revenue cut due to their vote. Three members of council were not present at the time of the vote Tuesday night. Council members Doug Moore, Erica Armstrong and Emily Glass were not...
Proposed 2018-2019 Budget and Proposal to Increased Tax Revenue to be Discussed at City Council Special Session
As the Sulphur Springs City Council prepares to approve budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, one mandated Texas law will be dealt with in Special Session Tuesday, August 14th. State law mandates that when total tax revenues increase, a public hearing must be conducted even if the increase is driven by property values increasing. Such is the case for the proposed budget. The council will consider placing the proposed revenue increase...
City Council August Meeting; Charter Review Committee Appointment Postponed; Hear Public Input on Taxes, Homeless, Human Trafficking
Sulphur Springs City Council reviewed open meetings laws, including updates related to technology, approved the community facilities agreement for Roy Lee Beezley addition, postponed the appointment of a charter review committee, and heard five individuals during public form Tuesday night during their regular August session. The council also approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between the city and Saputo Dairy...
City of Sulphur Springs Manager’s Report for August Council Meeting
CROSSTOWN TRAIL -The railroad crossing is complete. The Capital Construction Division is now constructing the portion of the trail from the KCS railroad tracks to Coleman Park. When finished, this grant-funded project will connect Buford Park to Coleman Park and the high school/civic center complex. It will also replace the sidewalk on the north side of Connally Street. CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This project is about 50% completed....
City Council Meets Tuesday; Budget Workshop Precedes Regular Session
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXASREGULAR MEETING OF THECITY COUNCILAUGUST 07, 20187:00 P.M.The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, August 07, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. Thefollowing items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. (A) Roberts Rules of Order /...
City Council Approves Capital Improvement Plan; Begins City Charter Amendment Process
Sulphur Springs City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan for 2019-2023, approved an amendment to the case management software contract with GHS, voted to begin the City Charter Review/Amendment process, discussed a potential food truck ordinance, and heard speakers focused on recycling, downtown parking, and animal control. Josh Bray with Sanitation Solutions told the council that his company pays $55-$95 per ton to get rid...