Notices

The dates and times for Early Voting and the Primary Runoff are posted below:

Early Voting: April 25^th – April 29^th and May 2^nd and May 3^rd from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Election Day: May 7, 2022 from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

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NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

April 11th, 2022

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 11^th, 2022 at 4:00p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the March 14^th 2022 Meeting.
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Discussion /Possible Action on Rental Rates for Community Center.
4. Fire Department Monthly Run Report
5. Discussion /Possible Action on Fire Department Stipends per run.
6. Discussion/ Possible Action on presentation and request to open a new business at 120 W. Third Street, Nixon, Texas 78040 by Mr. Steve Pompa.
7. Discussion/ Possible Action on allocation of monies out of the Hotel/Motel Funds for the NVFD 4^th of July Fireworks Display for the City of Nixon.
8. Discussion/ Possible Action on the possible renovation of the Nixon City Jail.
9. Discussion/ Possible Action reallocating money budgeted to purchase HydroVac to purchase new vehicle.
10. Discussion Possible Action Becoming a member of Main Street America.
11. Discussion/Possible Action on home and commercial construction requirements within the city limits including, but not limited to, being built on a concrete slab or concrete pier and beam foundations and possible geographical restrictions on all other types of homes within the City limits.
12. Police Chief Report
13. City Manager Report: Memorial Update, Building Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, April 8^th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

Monday, March 14th, 2022

The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 14^th, 2022 at  4:00 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the February 16^th, 2022 and March 1^st, 2022
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Fire Department Monthly Run Report.
4. Discussion/ Possible Action on renewing and signing a new deposit contract with Third, Coast Bank.
5. Discussion/ Possible Action on a 10 year lease agreement for building located at 106 W. Third Street, Nixon, Texas 78140 with the Rancho/Nixon Historical Association.
6. Discussion /Possible Action on the appointment of city council members to be part of a research committee together with Mr. Donald Hoffman.
7. Discussion /Possible Action on the possible renovation and cost involved of the former Nixon City Jail.
8. Discussion/Possible Action on signatures on the ESD #2 Fire Department/City of Nixon Contract.
9. Discussion/ Possible Action on allowing Carlos Romero to open a mobile car service and Tire shop to operate in the City of Nixon and to establish the permit and rate.
10. Police Chief Report
11. Library Report
12. City Manager Report;  Olalde and J. Garza Jr completing class hours for water license.

Donation of two red oaks

H20 Analytics Meeting

Building Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, March 11^th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Special Session on Tuesday, March 1^st, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Possible Action on the installation of stop signs at the intersection of West Third Ave and S. Rancho Road.
2. Discussion/ Possible Action on the council granting the authority to the City Manager to evaluate the city streets of Nixon, Texas to make the determination of where additional stop signs are needed.
3. Discussion/Possible Action to accept the General/Special Joint Order of Election for May 7, 2022.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

 This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, February 25^th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

 Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

03 01 2022 signed CCMIN

The City Council will meet at the Nixon City Hall Council Chamber.

 NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

February 16th, 2022

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 16^th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the January 10th, 2022 Meeting.
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Fire Department Monthly Run Report
4. Discussion/ Possible Action on allowing the Nixon Volunteer Fire Department Chief to confirm balance on the Fire Truck Bank account.
5. Discussion /Possible Action on signing ESD #2 Fire Department/City of Nixon Contract.
6. Presentation by Grant Works Becca Taylor.
7. Discussion /Possible Action on Purchasing H2O Analytics for Utility Department.
8. Discussion/ Possible Action on leasing of building located at 106 W. Third Street to the Nixon Chamber of Commerce.
9. Discussion/ Possible Action on allowing Carlos Romero to open a mobile car service and tire shop within the city of Nixon and setting the permit rate.
10. Discussion/ Possible Action on accepting and signing the engagement letter with C.P.A. firm Goldman, Hunt, & Notz, LLP for the 2020 -2021 City of Nixon audit.
11. Discussion/ Possible Action on the NSCISD, local and out of town Non-Profit Community Center contract.
12. Discussion /Possible Action on rate for the USPS renewal rental contract.
13. Discussion/Possible Action on signing contract with Gonzales County Election Office.
14. Police Chief Report
15. Discussion/ Possible Action on an Master Service Agreement/MOU with Gonzales County for Interdiction Services.
16. Discussion/ Possible Action on Annexation to bring water to local cemeteries.
17. Discussion/Possible Action on the current water tapping fees.
18. City Manager Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

 This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Monday, February 11^th, 2022, 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

 Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

02 16 2022 signed CCMIN

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

January 10^th, 2022

The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 10^th, 2022 at   4:00 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the November 11^th,2021 Meeting. (December Meeting was cancelled)
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Presentation of ESGR Patriot Award honoring Nixon Chief of Police Miguel Cantu.
4. Fire Department Monthly Run Report
5. Proclamation declaring December 2021 as the City of Nixon – Fair Housing Month
6. Discuss, consider and act to Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Civil Rights Policies for the 2020 GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Contract #22-085-071-D330.
7. Discuss, consider and act to Approve the Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for Contractual and Financial Documents pertaining to the 2020 GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Contract # 22-085-071-D330.
8. Discuss, consider and act to approve Amendment #1 for the Grant Administration Services contract for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program Contract Number #22-085-071-D330.
9. Discuss, consider and act to approve Amendment #1 for the Engineering Services contract for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program Contract Number #22-085-071-D330.
10. Discuss, consider and adopt Local Procurement Policies & Procedures pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Infrastructure Contract Number #22-085-071-D330.
11. Discuss/Possible Action: Approve a Resolution Regarding a Contract for the Purpose of Financing a “HYDRO VAC”.
12. Discuss/Possible Action on repairing the Nixon Police Department Roof.
13. Discussion/ Possible Action on a separate Nixon Community Center contract for Nixon Smiley CISD organizations.
14. Discussion/ Possible Action on adding a City of Nixon Employee Tool/Equipment Responsibility Policy and Agreement to the Nixon Policy and Procedure
15. Discuss/Possible Action on authorization for the City Manager to renew the Splashpad loan with Third Coast Bank.
16. Discussion/Possible Action on changing the Fireworks Ordinance # O 12-06-11.
17. Discussion/Action on the purchasing of an imaging system with Municipal Court Technology Funds.
18. Police Chief Report
19. City Manager Report:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, January 7^th, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

01 10 2022 signed ccm

2022 ELECTION

Saturday, May 7, 2022

2 Council Members and Mayor

The first day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

The last day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is on Friday, February 18, 2022.

 Important Election Dates

Important Information:
https://ethics.state.tx.us
Texas Ethics Commission for Local Filing Authorities 2021
Political Advertising 2021
TML A Guide to Becoming a City Official 2021
Candidate and Officeholder Campaign Finance Report 2021

Posted in accordance with Tx. Legis. H.B. 305, effective September 1, 2019.

For questions regarding City of Nixon elections, please contact the City Secretary Deborah M. Bustamente  at citysecretary@nixon.texas.gov or call (830) 582-1924  by mail: 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas, 78140

TODAYS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE JANUARY 10TH, 2022! Our apologies for the short notice.

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

December 13^th, 2021

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 13^th, 2021 at   4:30 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the November 11^th,2021 Meeting.
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Fire Department Monthly Run Report
4. Proclamation declaring December 2021 as the City of Nixon – Fair Housing Month
5. Discuss, consider and act to Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Civil Rights Policies for the 2020 GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Contract #22-085-071-D330.
6. Discuss, consider and act to Approve the Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for Contractual and Financial Documents pertaining to the 2020 GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Contract # 22-085-071-D330.
7. Discuss, consider and act to approve Amendment #1 for the Grant Administration Services contract for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program Contract Number #22-085-071-D330
8. Discuss, consider and act to approve Amendment #1 for the Engineering Services contract for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program Contract Number #22-085-071-D330.
9. Discuss, consider and adopt Local Procurement Policies & Procedures pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program, Infrastructure Contract Number #22-085-071-D330.
10. Discuss/Possible Action: Approve a Resolution Regarding a Contract for the Purpose of Financing a “HYDRO VAC”
11. Discuss/Possible Action on repairing the PD Roof.
12. Discussion/ Possible Action on a separate Nixon Community Center contract for Nixon Smiley CISD organizations.
13. Discussion/ Possible Action on adding a City of Nixon Employee Tool/Equipment Responsibility Policy and Agreement to the Nixon Policy and Procedure Manua.
14. Police Chief Report
15. City Manager Report:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, December 10^th, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

$5 entry fee for first, second and third places. Let your imagination soar!

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

November 8^th, 2021

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 8^th, 2021 at   4:30 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the October 18th, 2021 Meeting.
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Presentation of Life Saving Award to Benito Perez
4. City of Nixon 2020-21 Audit results presentation/Discussion by Goldman, Hunt and Notz, LLC.
5. Presentation, with Possible Action, by Donald Hoffman regarding the status of the New City Hall Décor and new city highway entries.
6. Discussion/ Possible Action on request by Mary Ann Alvarez on behalf of Saint Joseph Catholic Church to allow a street closure of 207 S. Washington, Nixon, Texas 78140 on December 11, 2021. (The street requested is directly in front of the church)
7. Consideration, discussion, and possible action concerning award of a construction contract for the TxCDBG Grant #7220331-Nixon Sewer system improvement project, to include TxCDBG Section 3 goals.
8. Discussion/Possible Action on the new Texas law regarding chained dogs and issues with the local loose dog population.
9. Fire Department Monthly Run Report/Discussion.
10. Police Department Monthly Report/Discussion.
11. Discussion/ Possible Action on the candidates for the Gonzales Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the Term of Office beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 20.
12. Discussion/Possible Action on purchase of bingo equipment.
13. Discussion/Possible Action on Nixon Community Center fees for out of City Non-Profit Agencies.
14. Discussion /Possible Action on installing lights in downtown Nixon.
15. Discussion/Possible Action on eighteen wheelers parking at the STRIPES parking lot and abandonment of their cabs.
16. City Manager Report/Discussion.

-Library Report

-Status of New City Hall & Community Center

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

11 8 2021 City Council Signed Minutes

HOLIDAY GARBAGE & RECYCLE SCHEDULE

A friendly reminder our office will be closed Thanksgiving Day.  IF your regular service day is on Thursday or Friday, the makeup service days, for the week of Thanksgiving are Friday or Saturday.

REGULAR                                          HOLIDAY

PICK UP DATE                                  PICK UP DATE

TRASH  & RECYCLING SERVICE

Monday, November 22^th                     NO CHANGE IN SERVICE

Tuesday, November 23^th                    NO CHANGE IN SERVICE

Wednesday, November 24^th               NO CHANGE IN SERVICE

 Thursday, November 25^th                  Friday, November 26^th

Thanksgiving Day(Office Closed)

Friday, November 26^th                        Saturday, November 27^th

 Your regular Thursday/ Friday service pick up will resume on the week of  November 29^th . If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Customer Service Department at 210-304-2700.

Thank you

Republic Services

GARBAGE & RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed Christmas & New Year’s Day. Your trash service will not be affected the week of the holidays.

REGULAR                                             HOLIDAY

PICK UP DATE                                     PICK UP DATE

CHRISTMAS TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE

Monday, December 20^st                      NO CHANGE IN SERVICES

Tuesday, December 21^nd                    NO CHANGE IN SERVICES

Wednesday, December 22^rd               NO CHANGES IN SERIVCE

Thursday, December 23^rd                         NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

Friday, December 24^th                                NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

NEW YEARS TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE

Monday, December 27^th                      NO CHANGE IN SERVICES

Tuesday, December 28^th                     NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

Wednesday, December 29^th               NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

 Thursday, December 30^st                        NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

Friday, January 31^st                             NO CHANGES IN SERVICE

NOTICE OF MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

Monday, October 18th, 2021

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 18^th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall, 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the September 24th, 2021 Meeting.
2. Discussion/Action on the Financial Statements and Unpaid bills.
3. Presentation/ Discussion regarding County wide communication/infrastructure project as it pertains to the City of Nixon with Motorola, Victoria Communications, LCRA, Daily Wells Communication and any other entity(s) that have information.
4. Discussion/ Possible Action for recess.
5. Receive and approve the 2021 Levy Roll from the Tax Assessor-Collector.
6. Fire Department Report
7. Nixon Police Department Report
8. Discussion/ Possible Action on Bingo games being held in the Nixon Community Center.
9. Discussion/Possible Action on ratifying correction or altering correction on employee salary miscalculation and reimbursement for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
10. Discussion/ Possible Action on Franklin Legal Publishers codification for City of Nixon Ordinances.
11. City Manager Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Friday, October 15^th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.

 Attest:

 Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

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Dear Nixon Residents,

City Hall is in the process of moving to the new building at at 302 E. Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas 78140 today. Phone lines will be down for the next few hours . Our apologies for any inconvenience this move may cause you. Kindly continue to drop your October Utility payment at the drop box at 100 W. Third, Street ( the old City Hall ).  Thank you.

The Nixon City Council met in a Special Meeting on Friday , September 24th, 2021 to review and approve the city budgets for the next fiscal year as follows:

Approved Fire Department 2021-2022 Budget

Approved General 2021-2022 Budget

Approved Utility Department 2021-2022 Budget

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

NIXON CITY COUNCIL

Friday, September 24th, 2021

 The Nixon City Council will convene in a Special Meeting on Friday, September 24^th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Noon in the Nixon City Hall, 100 W. Third Street, Nixon, Texas 78140. The Order of Business will be:

Call to order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledges

Citizens to be Heard – This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues raised under this portion of the meeting. Please limit your marks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record).  Pursuant to House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so PRIOR to the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the citizen wishes to comment on.  Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but prior to City Council deliberating the matter.  A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.

1. Discussion/Action to Approve the Minutes of the September 20th, 2021 Meeting.
2. Open Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 City of Nixon & Nixon Fire Department Budget.
3. Close the Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 City of Nixon & Nixon Fire Department Budget.
4. Adopt 2021-2022 General Budget.
5. Adopt 2021-2022 Utility Budget.
6. Adopt 2021-2022 Nixon Fire Department Budget.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices);  Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation).”

7. Adjourn

 This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing in City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021, 12:00 p.m. Noon and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting

 Attest:

Deborah M. Bustamente

City Secretary

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