This week's meetings include city council, counties, school boards

Monday

Potter County Commissioners' Court

9 a.m.: Potter County Commissioners' Courtroom, 500 S. Fillmore, Room 106

Budget amendments; receive a report from Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott regarding collections for the 2023 tax year and take any action necessary pursuant to discussion; discuss building additional office space for the Public Defender's Office at the Santa Fe Building; consider and act upon the approval of the Amarillo Area Public Health District Cooperative Agreement as amended; insurance premiums for renewal period; authorizing the Potter County Sheriff to apply for a bullet proof vest grant through the Department of Defense; recommendation from the County's ARPA Committee to adjust the budget of an SLFRF project previously approved by the Court; discussion on the acquisition of ladders and a scissor lift for installation of information technology equipment at the new district courthouse; authorizing the Purchasing Agent to deliver a letter of intent for the acquisition of a records management lift for use at the new district courthouse; authorizing the County Judge to notify the architect of a dispute regarding the levelness of the floor of the records management area at the new district courthouse; hear a discussion regarding attorney shortages at the district and county attorneys offices and take any action necessary; employment items; hear a report on various Potter County Projects and the Potter County Detention Center and take any action necessary; executive session if necessary.

Library Advisory Board

4 p.m.: Downtown Library, 413 SE 4th

Presentation and discussion by the Director of Library Services on current departmental issues and activities: Friends of the Library, Downtown Library Mural Update, process for request for reconsideration of library materials, programming and events at all APL locations, “World on the Move” overview - tour of the exhibition to follow immediately after the conclusion of the meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Canyon

4 p.m.: 2nd Floor City Commission Chambers, 301 16th St., Canyon

Consider and take appropriate action of a Specific Use Permit application to place a manufactured home on the lot, applicants: William and Jennifer Leven, vicinity: 1308 8th St., review of a Specific Use Permit application to operate a smoke and vape shop, applicant: Space Out Smoke, vicinity: 400 23rd St.; final plat for Stone Creek Unit 2.

Amarillo College Board of Regents

6 p.m.: Washington Street Campus, College Union Building, 2nd Floor, 2201 S. Washington St.

Special meeting: discuss and consider contingency plan for the process of selecting and hiring a new president for Amarillo College should the need arise.

River Road Independent School District

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

Discussion: Administrator's Update, Superintendent's Report, District Update, personnel items; monthly financials; condensed budget report; summer activities; budget workshop; use of Funds Plan and Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plans; first look at Localized Policy Manual Update 121; issue Certificate of Election, statement of Elected Officer and administer Oath of Office to Trustees; reorganization of the board; consent items: contracts and personnel items; set a special called meeting for a Budget Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget; consider 2023 Safety and Security Audit; resolution relating to the designation of a Construction Delivery Method.

Tuesday

Randall County Commissioners' Court

9 a.m.: Commissioners’ Courtroom, 501 16th St., Suite 305, Canyon

Regular meeting: agenda not available as of press time.

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

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

Discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: Mural Grant Reimbursement, Walking Trail Signage, Art Installation Sub-Committee Update, 3 Year Plan.

Amarillo City Council

3 p.m.: City Hall - Council Chamber, 601 S. Buchanan St., 3rd Floor

Recognition: Evander "Ziggy" Hood - Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame Inductee; proclamation: Elder Abuse Awareness Month; discuss construction progress, timeline, and budget for renovation of the Amarillo Hardware Building as City Hall; discussion of City of Amarillo Fleet Services; consent items: second and final reading to consider an ordinance rezoning a 17.42 acre tract of unplatted land to change from Agricultural District to Residential District 3, vicinity: Westin Drive and Arlo Drive, applicant: Furman Land Surveyors, Inc. for P Dub Land Holdings, LTD; various annual contract renewals, agreements and equipment purchases; considers the award of a contract to provide temporary staffing services for rain and flooding emergency operations, including shelter operations; non-consent items: ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code for revisions to special front yard regulations; rezonings; consider resolution stating no objection to the OPG Meadowlark Partners LLC 4% Housing Tax Credit Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of The Reserves at Meadowlark apartments in Amarillo, Texas to provide affordable rental housing in the vicinity of SE 28th Avenue and S Aldredge Street; executive session: consult with attorney on litigation; discussion of purchase of real property; business prospect.

Wednesday

Amarillo Independent School District

8 a.m.: Board Room, Rod Schroder Education Support Center, 7200 Interstate 40 West

Special meeting: approval of District budgeted purchases, Eduphoria Software System annual renewal, Skyward Student Management System annual renewal, Canvas Learning Management System annual renewal, online reading assessment software, Elementary math instructional materials, K-2 language arts instructional materials; work session: discuss the employee compensation plan and District budget for 2023-2024; personnel items.

Parks Advisory Board

1:30 p.m.: Board Room - Parks and Recreation, 509 S. Johnson

Discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects: Department Divisional Updates, Administration, Aquatics, Amarillo Zoo, Athletics, Beautification and Public Arts, Capital Projects, Golf Operations, Park Maintenance, Recreation and Special Events, Senior Services, Tennis Operations, Warford Activity Center.

Highland Park Independent School District

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

Reports: Finance, Investments, Budget Amendments and Donations, information from Attorney, ESC, PRAD, TASA, TASB, TEA, Buffalo Highlands Information, State and Local Revenue Report, Enrollment, ESSER II & ESSER III Use of Funds Plan, HPISD Board Scholarship Options, High School EOC Report; consent agenda: approve expenditures, financial statements, budget amendments and donations; Business Items: Policy Update 120, (Legal) Policies, Region 16 ESC Contracts for 2023-2024; consider authorizing the superintendent to hire contracted personnel through Aug. 31; personnel; superintendent remarks: Board President and Superintendent Weekly Communication, Review Board Operating Procedures , TASB Summer Leadership Institute - Fort Worth, Legislative Update Training - ESC 16, Aug. 9; 88th Regular Session - HB 100.

Thursday

Point West Public Improvement District Advisory Board

10 a.m.: Room 275, Jim Simms Bldg., 808 S. Buchanan St.

Discuss and consider 2023/24 Budget and Five-year Service Plan and ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area public meetings for the week of June 11, 2023