Amarillo area public meetings for the week of April 16, 2023
Monday
City of Canyon Commission
4:30 p.m.: Commission Chambers of City Hall, 301 16th St., Canyon
Proclamation naming April 2023 as Canyon Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month; hear presentation from representatives of the Texas Police Chiefs Association Accreditation Program to the Canyon Police Department; consider and take appropriate action on the Final Draft Sub-Division Regulations; first reading of the following resolutions: approving a Project Funding Agreement between City of Canyon and Canyon Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) relating to additional funding for Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground Project; approving a Project Funding Agreement between Canyon Main Street and CEDC relating to CMS Marketing Campaign; resolution approving a Project Funding Agreement between TEXAS Outdoor Musical and CEDC relating to new audio equipment and infrastructure for the Pioneer Amphitheatre in Palo Duro Canyon State Park; approving a project funding agreement between Canyon Chamber of Commerce and CEDC relating to Annual Independence Day Celebration and Christmas in Canyon Fireworks Displays; authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Texas Community Development Block Grant – Downtown Revitalization (Main Street Set-Aside) Program; replat for subdivision Hunsley Hills Unit 6A; review and discuss the City of Canyon Street Maintenance Master Plan (10 Year Plan); executive session on real property and personnel items.
Amarillo Independent School District
5:30 p.m.: Amarillo ISD, 7200 Interstate 40 West
Superintendent's Report: 1) Recognition of Regional Spelling Bee winner from Bonham Middle School; 2) Recognition of the District's six National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists; presentation of a TexBuy Cooperative rebate check from Region 16 Education Service Center; public hearing and review of the 2021-2022 State Compensatory Education program evaluation for the district; board reports regarding scheduled visits to campuses and attendance at education-related meetings and events; consider approving 2022-2023 District budget amendment; submission of the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form; contract with the Turn Center; updated 2022-2023 Supplemental Pay Schedule; consider adopting revised local policies; revised Policy FFAC(LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment; consider adopting a resolution to select a contractor and approve a construction contract for the high school and middle school gym HVAC project; 2023 summer camp provider; consider possible action regarding rankings and/or selections of a Medical/COBRA Third Party Administrator, Dental Benefit Provider, Vision Benefit Provider, and Pharmacy Benefits Management Provider; purchase of ParentSquare communication software; proposed settlement agreement; District budgeted purchases; districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and other safety and security issues; monthly financial reports; district property reports; personnel items.
Tuesday
Bushland ISD
6 p.m.: Bushland High School Library, 1201 S FM 2381
Resolution for state qualifiers; administrative and director reports; consideration and possible adoption regarding the resolution recommending Mr. Chris Wigington as Texas Association of School Boards Superintendent of the Year for Region 16; consent agenda: donations and amendments, financial report, bank depository extension, engagement letter with Kile & Co. For 2022-2023; consideration and possible adoption of the Resolution for Vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, Taxpayer Savings Grants and other Mechanisms that Reduce Public Education Funding; superintendent report – financial, facilities, enrollment, personnel.
Wednesday
Civil Service Commission
8:30 a.m.: Council Chamber, 601 S Buchanan St.
Review and consider list of new employees, step increases, transfers, promotions, demotions, bypasses, temporary assignments, and disciplinary actions; consider Fire Driver examination question appeals and approve any revision to the initial eligibility roster as may be needed or caused by the decision(s) made on the matters appealed here; approve the eligibility registers for the position of Fire Driver, exam given on March 23; review and consider proposed revisions to the Civil Service Commission rules.
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 as presented by City staff; presentation of revenue and expenditures summary; consider payment of the quarterly statement from the Fund’s Paying Agent; consider payment to the Fund’s Custodial agent; consider approval of Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for Chad W. Lowe; consider Form 100, Change of Beneficiary, for active firefighter, Joseph T Sykes; consider approval of a contract for an Actuarial Audit; consider continuation of disability benefits; executive session.
Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board
10 a.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan St.
Discuss and consider 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan; ongoing PID Maintenance; future agenda items.
Greenways at Hillside Public Improvement District Advisory Board
2 p.m.: Llano Real Estate Group, 7639 Hillside Rd., Ste 300
Discuss and consider 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan; Ongoing PID Maintenance; future agenda items
City of Canyon Construction Advisory and Appeals Board
3:30 p.m.: Planning and Development conference room, 301 16th St., Canyon
Introduction of new member; review and consider adopting the following codes with amendments: 2021 International Building Code 2021 International Residential Code; 2021 International Mechanical Code 2021 International Plumbing Code; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Existing Building Code; 2021 International Fire Code.
Highland Park ISD
5:30 p.m.: Highland Park Administration Building, 15300 Amarillo Blvd. E.
Spotlight on Learning; reports - finance, investments, budget amendments and donations; information from Attorney, ESC, PRAD, TASA, TASB, TEA; bond election information; state and local revenue report; enrollment, principals from elementary, middle school and high school; approve expenditures, financial statements, budget amendments and donations, business items: resolution to oppose vouchers, education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants, and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding; consideration and possible action to approve a Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect, as amended by the District, with Shiver Megert & Associates, LLP, to serve as the District's architect for the District's 2022-2023 Potential Capital Improvement Program; TEKS Certification 2023-2024; extension of depository contract; district Surveillance Camera System Upgrade - School Safety Grant; designate the Superintendent as the authorized official to apply for federal funds through the consolidated application; set a special meeting for May 11 to Canvass the Results of the May 6 Elections; personnel: resignations, closed session - deliberation regarding Elementary School Assistant Principal; consideration and action on Chapter 21 Contracts; Superintendent Remarks - Board President and Superintendent Weekly Communication, TASB Spring Workshop at WTAMU, May 17, TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), activities for May 19 HPHS graduation.
Amarillo City Council - Notice of Possible Quorum
6 p.m.: Jim Simms Municipal Building - Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan
A possible quorum of the council may assemble for the Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee Workshop.
Thursday
Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee
1:30 p.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan St.
Presentation and discussion from Beautification and Public Arts Subcommittee; discuss and consider a resolution to adopt a revision to the FY23 Unified Planning Work Program; discuss and consider adopting the Mission, Vision, and Goals for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); MPO Director Update; update on current construction projects.
Condemnation Appeals Commission
3:30 p.m.: Council Chamber, 601 S Buchanan St.
Resolution – calling a public hearing to determine whether certain conditions described herein constitute a public nuisance at the locations stated: sets the date and time for a public hearing on June 1 at 4 p.m. to determine whether certain conditions of the properties located at 1619 S Buchanan St., and 2407 Englewood Dr. constitute dangerous structures and/or a public nuisance, and whether to order the removal of such; consider ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1406 SW 13th Ave.; consider ordering the removal of substandard structures and an accumulation of solid waste located at 5408 Keystone Dr.; consider ordering the removal of an accumulation of solid waste located at 408 S Mississippi St.; consider ordering the removal of a substandard structure and an accumulation of solid waste located at 5209 Echo St.
Amarillo City Council - Notice of Possible Quorum
6 p.m.: Jim Simms Municipal Building - Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan
A possible quorum of the council may assemble for the Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee Workshop.
Amarillo Area Public Health Board
7 p.m.: Department of Public Health, 1000 Martin Rd.
Consider update to Cooperative Agreement for the public health district; update to ORD-8-5 related to Cooperative Agreement presented for consideration; discussion topical update from Health Authority Dr. Bell; administrative reports: Animal Management and Welfare, Environmental Health, Public Health, Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
Friday
Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board
10 a.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 208, 808 S Buchanan St.
Agenda not available.
Quail Creek Public Improvement District Advisory Board
2 p.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 208, 808 S Buchanan St.
Discuss and consider 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan; Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance; future agenda items.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area public meetings for the week of April 16, 2023
