Amarillo area public meetings for the week of Feb. 12, 2023

Monday

Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board

10 a.m.: Llano Real Estate Group, 7639 Hillside Rd., Ste. 300

(Amended agenda) discuss and consider budget amendment; discuss Scott Park drainage; discuss drainage concerns from surrounding commercial areas; discuss ongoing PID improvement operations and maintenance items.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee

11 a.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 275, 808 S. Buchanan St

Discuss and consider elections of a chair and vice chair for the 2023 calendar year; discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: update on Right of Way Availability for bike trails, update on loop from TXDOT, update on walkability in Amarillo, introduction of new committee member.

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

3 p.m.: Simms Municipal Building - Conference Room 203, 808 S. Buchanan St.

(Amended agenda) discuss and consider budget amendment; discuss ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

Library Advisory Board

4 p.m.: Northwest Branch, 6100 W 9th

Presentation and discussion by the Director of Library Services on Current departmental issues and activities: Friends of the Library, programming and events at all APL locations, and presentation on the Girls Who Game program by Maggie Elder, Youth Library Assistant, Northwest Branch Library.

City of Canyon Commission

4:30 p.m.: Commission Chambers of City Hall, 301 16th St., Canyon

The meeting is broadcast on YouTube. Consider and take appropriate action on ordinance annexing territory to the city of Canyon as requested by N&B Properties, Inc.; consider plat for Hunter Estates Unit No. 2A; first reading of Resolution No. 08-2023, approving a Project Funding Agreement between Canyon Physical Therapy and Canyon Economic Development Corporation; Resolution No. 01-2023, ordering a General Election to be held on May 6 for the purpose of electing five members of the Canyon City Commission (Mayor Place 1, and Places 2, 3, 4, and 5), designating polling places; ordering notices of election to be given; authorizing execution of Joint Election Contract; consider purchase of Ballistic Shields; Resolution No. 07-2023, authorizing the submission and acceptance of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for the Criminal Justice Division Grant Program for the purchase of Rifle-Resistant Vests for the City of Canyon Police Department; Resolution No. 08-2023, authorizing the submission and acceptance of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for the DJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the purchase of Records Management System Hardware and Software for the Canyon Police Department; Resolution No. 06-2023, supporting the application and acceptance of a FEMA Safer Grant for the hiring of nine full-time firefighters for the Canyon Fire Department; Resolution No. 04-2023, establishing legislative priorities and adopting a legislative agenda for the 88th Texas Legislature including any special called sessions and the interim; update on Utility Rate Study and upcoming public forum; executive session – board appointments.

River Road Independent School District Board of Trustees

6 p.m.: Central Administration Bldg., 9500 US Hwy. 287 North

Public hearing for the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for RRISD and each of the campuses; closed session; Administrator's Update; Superintendent's Report – district update and personnel items; review monthly financials; first reading of Policy Update 120; district Strong Foundations Math Framework; use of Funds Plan and return to in-person instruction and continuity of service plans; SRO Supervisor for the 2023-2024 School Year; Texas Federal Advocacy Conference; action items: 2023-2024 RRISD District Calendar, Food Service Budget Amendment #J Supply Chain Assistance Grant; employment of personnel; Election Order for May 6; adoption of proposed changes to FFAC.

Tuesday

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

11:30 a.m.: Board Room, 509 S. Johnson

Discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: staff update, Bloomberg Temporary Art Grant; discuss and consider nominations for the 22-23 Mural Grant Projects; consider nominations for two existing Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board members to serve a one term as Chairman and Vice Chairman; discuss the creation of a sub-committee to make recommendations on Highway Beautification Efforts such as entrances to the city, underpass lighting: illegal off ramps on the highways; branding; and landscaping; discuss Beautification Board Meetings, including but not limited to location, frequency, days of the week.

Amarillo City Council

1 p.m.: Council Chamber, 601 S Buchanan St.

Updates from Councilmembers serving on outside boards and commissions: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee, Convention and Visitors Bureau; (consent items) various state health grants; water taps and water service in the Potter County Wellfield; Highway Safety Improvement Program; partial assignment and assumption of Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement for the Producer Owned Beef project to Prairie View West, LLC; parks landscape maintenance; replacement of Civic Center Auditorium black stage drapery; construction improvements to the Santa Fe Depot Pavilion; replacing playground equipment within East Park and West Hills Park; Aviation Clear Zone Easements; easement agreement for access and parking between the city and Amarillo Junior College; Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program award; change order for construction contracts at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport; change order to automated metering infrastructure construction project; resolution supporting proposed 2023 legislation for Texas Municipal Retirement System Cost of Living Adjustment bill. (Non-consent items) public hearing and first reading of an ordinance ordaining the city's participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, and nominating Producer Owned Beef, LLC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) through the Economic Development Bank (Bank) as a triple jumbo enterprise project; public hearing and first reading of an ordinance designating certain areas of the City as Reinvestment Zone No. 22 for commercial and industrial tax abatement, about 400 acres east of Folsom Road; rezonings; budget amendments; first reading of an ordinance amending the city municipal code concerning the authorization of the City Marshal's Office to enforce certain health and safety, code enforcement, and building safety regulations; ordinance revising city code providing an exemption to a mandatory Certified Food Manager requirement set forth in the 2021 Texas Food Establishment Rules and the 2017 Food and Drug Administration Food Code; consider a resolution providing support for an Affordable Housing Tax Credit Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by SCF Amarillo 23, LP, a private entity, Westwind of Amarillo, a development, for affordable housing located at 2505 S. Grand St., and by KCG Lomond Lofts, LP, a private entity, Lomond Lofts, a development, for affordable housing located at 2901 S. Osage St.; May 6 municipal election; executive session – personnel items and business prospects in manufacturing, warehousing & distribution.

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 as presented by City staff; city staff will present a summary of the Fund’s Revenue and Expenditures from the previous month; presentation of Investment Performance by Wells Fargo Advisors; presentation of Investment Performance by Kayne Anderson Rudnick; consider Statements from Frost Bank; consider statements from Fund’s Custodial agent, Fund’s Legal Counsel and Fund’s Small Cap Investment Counselor; review and acknowledge receipt of the Written Investment Report from the Fund’s Investment Manager; consider approval of Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for Chad W. Lowe; consider application for refund of retirement contributions for Arick M. Wray, Josiah W Raab and Joshua L. Green.

Amarillo Local Government Corporation

11:30 a.m.: City Hall Room 306, 601 S Buchanan St.

Discuss and consider establishing a Standing Committee of the LGC Board regarding development of the retail space; recess for a tour of the unfinished retail located west of Joe Taco located at 600 S. Buchanan St.; discuss and consider authorizing up to $5,000 for legal services related to drafting Condominium Governing Documents for the vacant retail space; discuss and consider authorizing up to $75,000 for finish out of a portion of the vacant retail space; discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the Loan Agreement between the Local Government Corporation and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1; 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

5:30 p.m.: Highland Park Administration Building, 15300 Amarillo Blvd. E.

Spotlight on Learning; public hearing on the 2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); reports on Finance, Investments, Budget Amendments and Donations; information from attorney on ESC, PRAD, TASA, TASB, TEA; Buffalo Highlands Planning and Development; enrollment; Amarillo College Enrollment Update; Board and Superintendent Goal Setting; reports from Elementary Principal, Middle School Principal and High School Principal; consent agenda: approve expenditures, financial statements, budget amendments and donations; consideration and action on an order calling a School Board Trustee Election in Highland Park ISD on May 6; consideration and action on an order calling a Bond Election in Highland Park ISD on May 6; consideration and action to rank and select an architect/engineer to provide professional services relating to the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan; resolution declaring as surplus and authorizing the sale of the real property of various land tracts; 2023-2024 District Calendar; interlocal agreement with the West Texas Food Service Cooperative for the 2023-2024 school year; HP Hornet Band Trip Proposal; resolution for an Early Resignation Notice Incentive; personnel; Superintendent Remarks - Board President and Superintendent Weekly Communication.

Thursday

Condemnation Appeals Commission

4 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 April 6 at 3:30 p.m. to determine whether certain conditions of the properties located at 3000 Curtis Dr., 308 N McMasters St., 310 N McMasters St. and 2207 S Roberts St. constitute dangerous structures and/or a public nuisance, and whether to order the removal of such; consider ordering the removal of substandard structures located at 3906 SE 11th Ave.; consider ordering the removal of a substandard structure and an accumulation of solid waste located at 5209 Echo St.; consider ordering the removal of a substandard structure and an accumulation of solid waste located at 409 N Lincoln St.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area public meetings for the week of Feb. 12, 2023