Amarillo area public meetings for the week of Oct. 16, 2022
Monday
Planning and Zoning Commission
2:45 p.m.: Council Chamber, 601 S Buchanan St.
Work session; consider the following vacation/s: a 0.10 acre public Right-of-way (alley), located between Lot 3-A and Lot 3-B, Block 72, Replat of Lot 3, Block 72 Ridgecrest Unit No. 14, vicinity: SW 45th Avenue and Teckla Boulevard, applicant: Che Shadle for Opportunity Sky Capital, LLC; consider the following preliminary plan/s: a variance from the requirement to provide alleys and maximum block length associated with Storybook Estates Preliminary Plan, a 443.6 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 118, Block 2, A.B.&M. Survey, Randall County, vicinity: Loop 335 and S. Grand Street, applicant: Dustin Davis for Shepherd Property Investments, LLC.
City of Canyon Commission
4:30 p.m: Commission Chambers of City Hall, 301 16th St., Canyon
Consider and take appropriate action on the following: resolution approving project funding agreement between 806 FIT, LLC and Canyon Economic Development Corporation relating to business expansion; City of Canyon Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix and Annual Report; purchase of vacuum excavator and sewer pump assembly motor; executive session; consider and take appropriate action on items discussed in executive session (EDC Director and Board Appointments - Canyon Economic Development Corporation).
Amarillo Independent School District Board of Trustees
5:30 p.m.: Amarillo ISD, 7200 Interstate 40 West
Report and public hearing regarding the 2022 State Accountability ratings for the District; Superintendent's Report; performance by an ensemble of high school theater students from the All-District musical; report regarding summer music and fine arts opportunities and activities for District students; reports from Board members regarding scheduled visits to campuses and regarding attendance at education-related meetings and events and/or student, staff, Board or community recognition highlights; consider approving the 2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plans goals and performance objectives, including the 2022-2023 Targeted Improvement Plan for Bowie 6th Grade Campus; consider approving the 2022-2023 District Improvement Plan goals and performance objectives; consider approving Amendment #2 to the 2022-2023 District budget; consider approving an interlocal agreement for the District to participate in the Equalis Group purchasing cooperative; consider approving an interlocal agreement with Region 10 Education Service Center for the District to participate in the EdTEch Exchange Cooperative; consider approving the purchase of library software utilizing the Region 10 EDTech cooperative purchasing agreement; consider approving a revised Supplemental Pay Schedule for 2022-2023; consider approving the purchase of HVAC air ionization units, RFP #3647; consider approving the purchase of vehicles for the Amarillo ISD Police Department; acceptance of gifts to the District; discussion regarding Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report findings; monthly financial reports; report regarding incidents of vandalism or damage to District property; deliberation and action regarding personnel items.
River Road ISD Board of Trustees
6 p.m.: Central Administration Building, 9500 US Hwy. 287 North
Discuss the following: Administrator's Update, Superintendent's Report, District Update, personnel items; review monthly financials, condensed budget report, district goals; discuss Superintendent evaluation, goal setting and Superintendent evaluation plan; request to consider approval of the following: the Adjunct Faculty Agreement, Quarterly Investment Report, Rolling Hills Target Improvement Plan and RRISD Campus Attendance Committee for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Canyon ISD Board of Trustees
6:15 p.m.: Canyon ISD District Support Center, 3301 N. 23rd St, Canyon
Executive session until approximately 7 p.m.; Superintendent communications: enrollment and upcoming events; discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report findings; End of Year Report on ESL Program for Emergent Bilingual Students; consideration and approval of the following: monthly financials and Quarterly Investment Report, Competitive Sealed Proposals for Asphalt Repairs, Competitive Sealed Proposals for Roofing Repairs, contract for concrete at the Transportation Facility, resolution to Participate in Educational Purchasing Interlocal Cooperative through Region 6, Innovative Course - Methods of Academic and Personal Success, 4H Extension Agents as Adjunct Teachers for 2022-2023; first reading of policy updates for the District of Innovation Plan for Canyon ISD; accept donations; personnel items.
Tuesday
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee
11 a.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan St.
Discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: introduction of Kim Hooker from TXDOT to Ped & Bike Committee; discussion on safety education; update on Right of Way Availability; update on additional walkability in Amarillo.
Amarillo Junior College District Board of Regents
(Status update meeting): 5:30 p.m.: Common Room 100, at the Hereford Campus, 1115 West 15th St., Hereford Moment of reflection; Hereford update; No Excuses 2025
(Regular meeting) 6:30 p.m.: Consent agenda: appointments and budget amendments; No Excuses 2025 Retention Data Conversation; Coache Survey; consideration of approval of the inside track contract; preview Innovation Outpost equipment needs; policy report; financial reports; voting methods; closed meeting.
Bushland ISD Board of Trustees
6 p.m.: Bushland High School Library, 1201 S FM 2381
Employee of the Month; EL Presentation; Administrative Reports; report on the Delegate Assembly; donations and amendments; financial report; discussion and possible action regarding TEA Docket No. 018-R6-01-2022; GKC Operating, LLC, et al and Amarillo ISD vs Bushland ISD; closed session; personnel; Superintendent Report – financial, facilities and enrollment from this year vs. last year.
Wednesday
Amarillo Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees
10 a.m.: City Hall Room 306, 601 S Buchanan St.
Consider approval of the Fund’s investment transactions from the previous month; presentation of Revenue and Expenditures Summary; Trading Report; consider annual dues for participation in Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement System (TEXPERS); consider corrected retirement benefit amount for Jaime J. Lucero; consider approval of Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for Chad W. Lowe and change of beneficiary; discuss and consider the Results of the Actuarial Studies with the Fund’s Actuary.
Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors
11:30 a.m.: City Hall Room 306, 601 S Buchanan St.
Project updates from city staff or project representatives: Hodgetown, Embassy Suites, Parking Garage and Retail Space; discussion and consideration of Skidata Software Update for Parking Garage, Parking Garage Retail Space Listing Price and Parking Garage Retail Space Finish Out Project; executive session - discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, sell, or value of real property and negotiations for the retail space at the City-owned Parking Garage, and related issues.
Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees
5:30 p.m.: Highland Park Administration Building, 15300 Amarillo Blvd. E.
Region 16 School Board of the Year Award; Spotlight on Learning; reports on Finance, Investments, Budget Amendments and Donations; information from Attorney, ESC, PRAD, TASA, TASB, TEA - Facilities Planning and Development, Schneider Electric Energy Savings Report, School Safety and Security Committee Report, State and Local Revenue Report, Enrollment, Food Service Contract Renewal/RFP, Amarillo College Update, principals for elementary, middle school and high school; approve expenditures, financial statements, budget amendments and donations; business items - Property Annexation Application-City of Amarillo; approve the name of the property development on Loop 335; consideration and possible action on the Request for Proposals for Real Estate Broker/Agent Services; designate Campus Principals as Instructional Materials Coordinators for 2022-23; approve State and Federal Grants Manual for 2022-23; TASB Policy Review conducted on Sept. 20; personnel; superintendent remarks.
Thursday
Environmental Task Force
12 p.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 203, 808 S. Buchanan St.
Discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: yard waste disposal video effects on collections; composting update; autumn leaf disposal video.
Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization Committee
1:30 p.m.: City Hall Room 105, 601 S Buchanan
Discuss and consider the following: MPO role in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding Initiatives; Category 2 Project Priority List; Category 7 and 9 Selection Process; report from director; update on current construction projects.
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