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Appointments approved included: Chris Carter (Design and Historic Review Commission, SMD4) to a second term ending September 2026; Jimmy Barton (Development Corporation, SMD3) to a first term ending February 2027; Carlos Rodriguez (Development Corporation, SMD4) to a second term ending February 2027; Stephen Mahaffey (Development Corporation, SMD5) to a second term ending February 2027; and Charles Young (Zoning Board of Adjustment, SMD2) to a first term ending January 2027.

Council moved and seconded the slate; the nominations were approved unanimously in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Angelo City Council 3-4-25","oneSentenceSummary","The council unanimously approved several board and commission appointments including nominees to the Design and Historic Review Commission, the Development Corporation, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.","taxTitle","San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas","taxId",2818,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6297266,"Council authorizes nonbinding letter of intent for potential 343.89-acre Skybox Data Centers purchase",202,4797000,4999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697&start=4797&end=4999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697/thumbnail_4797000.jpg","/articles/6297266/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-nonbinding-letter-of-intent-for-potential-34389-acre-Skybox-Data-Centers-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297266-b6aa67c17c6359be5999dab2793416ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191543&Signature=I5lWAys9iAm0kXK1wLXRgxbpYWKNtq26oRlJkGbXVTRKLkVLG4ijWl8~WxpKdT30dhPj0~KnUwrhpR5aNkycxsCPM1~WEaxx56f3NYnVFCV6a3WNSAigBTRtyrggkCawfNtNRJcpxAB~06YIYvh~GiFlcg7m4jZDwOgvjUaN2UG2RurBogaZ6zBiqQ3d19X8GL0yBmwr7uCFm~McyqIWKfpKhvrwZr39uvFePNXSNxPd~BVH97vmA~iKKZzEkecILLfHII7DsxaBxM97yMAFJ5E203Vj7owVcwx2Jv7UqiAdnrVkjJN9qPTwcLbNX0EHBpbxtOB0KVXLwdvSILBJbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following a closed executive session, the San Angelo City Council on March 7 authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a nonbinding letter of intent with Skybox Data Centers, LLC for the possible sale of approximately 343.89 acres of city-owned land in several surveys and abstracts.

The motion directed the City Manager to pursue a letter of intent that included a proposed purchase price of $50,000 per acre, subject to council approval of a final contract of sale and an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. The council voted to authorize the action; the vote was recorded as aye and the motion passed.

The item followed a closed-session discussion under Government Code Chapter 551 on deliberations about real property. Staff did not provide sale contract details in open session other than the acreage and the proposed per-acre figure; council action at the meeting authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a nonbinding LOI pending final council approval of any sale documents.","After closed session, the council authorized the city manager to negotiate a nonbinding letter of intent with Skybox Data Centers, LLC regarding the possible sale of approximately 343.89 acres; a proposed purchase price of $50,000 per acre was included, subject to final contract approval and Chapter 380 agreement.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6297272,"Council approves joint hearing for Cultural District expansion and sign-code updates",1544,3339000,4883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697&start=3339&end=4883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697/thumbnail_3339000.jpg","/articles/6297272/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Council-approves-joint-hearing-for-Cultural-District-expansion-and-sign-code-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297272-c646ba6a1828483633b9a78dbd0eceaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191543&Signature=SUrA38egvXazAx7ookGDJcQHRj2BqKE-ME9n7KPTjJoYVAsXBLN6ZjTmINkU1xkqqwDXAMBfOUm182XSMOJMynHYXlrf2TBFOHLettTaGz1HGQMLF~ZdHIh5Ockt1TPsTOaISC-jgWiPgqoitNiXA6~htVC6vLFcbpwNY441JjX7WcH50zMmpaEgZL90IewBn5yww4q9vq9~z-SsyZc9VXK5o6cYUVtfwRMTHDwrYRmMh-GD33KnC7d2FiunOJDRtp3Ivvhscwbm9zqph9cLhWOqu7iZL1M4aRHUUyh6ibWEG1S9Ra5kPx7iUwgzWJoB8XaqZ4vTvyUVcQBgqHxIiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a proposed expansion of San Angelo’s Cultural District overlay and a set of sign-code amendments at the March 7 meeting; the City Council voted 6–0 to adopt a resolution calling a joint public hearing of the council and the Planning Commission on April 1, 2025.

Planning staff described the proposed Cultural District boundary that would encompass Fort Concho, the RiverStage, the railroad museum and adjacent areas from Abe Street to Russ/Allen Street along the Concho River. The overlay would align zoning to allow general commercial, office-warehouse and residential uses consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and would simplify approvals for some institutional properties such as Fort Concho. Staff said properties that become vacant for two years would revert to general commercial from heavier commercial designations.

On signage, staff recommended classifying billboards clearly (rather than the prior “off-site” designation), updating standards for electronic message boards (including dimming and residential buffers), and moving from zoning-district-based sign heights to roadway-classification-based heights (arterial/collector/local) to reduce confusion and increase predictability. Staff said the proposal responds to recent court rulings and aims to balance business communication needs with aesthetics and driver safety.

Staff scheduled town-hall meetings for both items (March 13 at the Tom Green County Library for signs; the Fine Arts Museum for the Cultural District), said draft ordinances are posted online, and requested an alternative notice procedure of publication 15 days before the joint meeting. The council approved the resolution to call the joint hearing and the alternative notice method by unanimous vote. Councilmembers thanked the task force and staff for the work and asked staff to continue outreach to property owners and sign companies.","City staff proposed expanding the Cultural District overlay and amending the sign code to regulate billboards, electronic messaging and sign heights by roadway; council adopted a resolution to hold a joint City Council–Planning Commission hearing April 1 and directed alternative notice procedures.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6297277,"Council sets April hearing for annexation of two Prestonwood-area parcels",361,2994000,3355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697&start=2994&end=3355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697/thumbnail_2994000.jpg","/articles/6297277/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Council-sets-April-hearing-for-annexation-of-two-Prestonwood-area-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297277-3efc89be323990710e1f98190cf52e09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191543&Signature=Yi1D4OaBdcgDGWsVDkyRzhZAW5mMFsw4~OEA5R6-NO5-b9KLW3lFjUh2JqFJl0FPyiIy~9~NO7wALuKjOslMUPcn7XLKWqK~jbL90KPJbl~GIBRfWDZ7OUox9mycPLrqLIEUILdGIx6YZ-m5QybUxP9GmuSovHeyY-q3hOzSdW9lZJAHUlTBHCelBAufcw9zx3MdmFMxscBiEReYl~QYdb-2E32Mv31SpAi975FFu4eGV7NzcobpaMVP4E5qaKnjSJ4V7Q9UYNPRn2y~zpK0VRM0fsZhxK6RH4D0A7YY5wYnS9bgHdtCksP4ztQ5VPUi1PwYpCcmwdR2f~~ixXIk2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Angelo City Council accepted petitions to annex two parcels in the Prestonwood area and set a public hearing for April 15, 2025.

Staff described the annexations as 9.712 acres and 7.12 acres in the Wilkie survey area west of Pendleton Parkway; the northern parcel will extend Trippington Way and the southern parcel will extend Pino Ridge Drive. Planning staff said preliminary plats already exist (preliminary plat adopted in 2021) and that detention basins and stormwater measures will be part of future final plats.

Councilmember Tommy moved to approve the petition for hearing; the motion passed 6–0. Staff said the annexation will trigger service-plan work and required notices. Councilmembers asked about nearby park access and green space; staff confirmed this action is annexation-only and that park-dedication and plat approvals will be considered separately when the final plat and development proposals return to planning commission and council.

The first public hearing was scheduled for April 15 so residents and property owners can comment on the annexation and related service plans.","The council accepted annexation petitions for two parcels (9.712 and 7.12 acres) in the Prestonwood addition, setting joint public hearings for April 15, 2025; staff said preliminary plats exist and the areas will connect to Trippington Way and Pino Ridge Drive.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6297281,"City council approves up to $1.32 million contract for RiverStage upgrades",584,2487000,3071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697&start=2487&end=3071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697/thumbnail_2487000.jpg","/articles/6297281/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/City-council-approves-up-to-132-million-contract-for-RiverStage-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297281-b2c26a9b5f2695810206038f341e0213/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191543&Signature=l5rGMz0BgBsNyMWM8~M8IRmctZjfZHFyKOrJwiuhadyxUnr6nGpOZGtgV389NIGYZB98vs9zkHutYKVC~Wg6pGPB9rWars24G0uxd1pXMVKjctqtO07i9w7uz9S~y0P3duzF0n47nY4vrOmZe-Pzn8QOuh3hf716DG3Liwmt0w56UfjkVljic~FWBNm07sQQEzqF2zpNFNVv8XxNUa872nQAUkGJUPhdmZTWrH-tSIOVuGK~oK7ZWWY5OyVUA4ve3dS7ZGbchmfsNT1rmWOgq1PL383iKsdU49kqpYFnGUDD5AafGRqoWXCOna-EbYyx0RX~lopiF0NcbAl9b~P94g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Angelo City Council on March 7 approved a cooperative purchase not to exceed $1,320,000 for modifications to the Bill Aylert Senior Memorial RiverStage and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute related documents.

City Construction Manager Al Torres briefed the council on the project and said staff expects to complete purchasing and begin on-site work in less than a month, with total construction time estimated at about six months once work starts. The contract is a cooperative purchase through BuyBoard No. 728-24.

Councilmember Lucy made the motion to approve and Councilmember Harry seconded. After a brief public-comment period, the council voted 6–0 to approve the consent item for construction services and site work. Several council members sought assurances that events scheduled at RiverStage would continue during construction; Torres said staff and the contractor will coordinate around events and avoid closing facilities during scheduled performances and will address ADA access issues in later phases.

Supporters in the audience thanked the council for ADA improvements and asked about the timeline and funding for a planned second phase. Staff said design work for phase 2 will return to council in upcoming meetings and that funding for design is expected to be in place so construction drawings can be prepared next.

The contract award will allow staff to begin negotiations and execute the construction contract. Staff said they will return with phase-B design documents in subsequent meetings for council consideration.","San Angelo City Council approved a cooperative purchase contract of up to $1,320,000 for Bill Aylert Senior Memorial RiverStage modifications and authorized the city manager to execute related documents; construction expected to begin within weeks, staff said.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_46":128,"_48":129,"_50":130,"_52":131,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":132,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":133,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6297287,"San Angelo residents press council over shelter policy after unexplained euthanasias",1753,448000,2201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697&start=448&end=2201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510385-ab87224c9225889d4adda116efb57697/thumbnail_448000.jpg","/articles/6297287/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-residents-press-council-over-shelter-policy-after-unexplained-euthanasias","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297287-3629e162edfe282d80654aab0d8dacc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191543&Signature=ge8Hew96PoftYtMp2wvsewsazhyZNPwbTEEnWBr4db6UgGQtlhbrSHalTze2u5KA~mjhwS02or8-0U~AnvrbErviOomFgqwiphW25y2zQlOr7Y5t3nUQcZTQhkFxuVqxmblNH5LqXIYEzhtf4gqtzWdmbaUZwuqg3dHED9OrvB~BM0tgu8xJ3BZh4xR6AhwR7npPUJju5ng1WeiOwX6WuPrJEGq38-bvZfqNJfawZvTr4~MkjPgas~B6eEeN6eAZK9ieBqJ2jkVslVCn6nGEZ3smYq4jjYTpZWq851MIZHtFbD6-LANqBhDn-gAiiFq~im1hBxwTyLBF76fbW-UWPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of San Angelo residents, volunteers and contracted rescue partners urged the City Council on March 7 to reverse recent changes at the city-operated animal shelter that community members say allowed healthy dogs to be euthanized before rescues or the public had a chance to intervene.

Speakers at the public-comment portion of the City Council meeting described the change as a unilateral decision by city management and said the community and contracted partners were not given adequate notice or participation. They called for enforcement of existing ordinances such as mandatory spay/neuter and for the city to restore partnerships and transparency.

The protest began with Ashley Swider of District 2, who said the policy change made euthanasia “a permanent solution to a temporary problem” and argued that improved visibility and website updates would allow rescues and residents to save more dogs. “Euthanasia should only be used to end suffering that a vet can't fix,” Swider said.

Several other speakers described concrete incidents and numbers. Jimmy Black said community rescuers “pulled over 50 dogs” in response to the list and that staff still euthanized about 20 animals; he also said he was told two dogs were already euthanized when he arrived to claim them. Cindy Flores and others pressed for enforcement of spay-and-neuter ordinances and said Concho Valley Paws has spent large sums—Flores cited “more than $200,000 in a year” and Jenny Wilson of Concho Valley Paws said the organization has invested nearly $1 million in resources—to support the shelter and its animals.

Jenny Wilson, who identified herself as representing a contract vendor, said Concho Valley Paws provides adoption coordinators and medical care and that its contract with the city covers about $70,000 of those costs; she said the organization was not invited to the task force discussions and demanded “a seat at the table.”

City Manager Daniel Valenzuela addressed the council and the public, saying his priority is residents’ health and safety while maintaining humane animal-control policies. Valenzuela said the city will keep intake open and will not refuse citizens who bring found animals to the shelter. He reiterated the existing city ordinance that stray dogs must be held three days to allow owners to reclaim them, adding that that holding period “may vary if the animal is seriously ill, injured, or deemed dangerous.” Valenzuela said euthanasia is a measure of last resort in cases of overcrowding or public-safety risk and that staff will review protocols to ensure animals are not euthanized immediately after the prescribed timeframe.

Valenzuela also said the shelter has been operating near capacity and that solutions require community participation—enforcement, fostering, adoptions, volunteerism and compliance with existing ordinances. He said the task force convened to study the issue will return to council with recommendations “probably within the next three weeks.”

The meeting record shows broad public anger about the shelter decision process, persistent requests that elected officials rather than staff make life-or-death policy changes, and specific calls for the city to reestablish working arrangements with rescue partners. Commenters repeatedly asked the council to halt the current policy and reopen full public discussion; several cited specific examples of animals taken from the euthanasia list by community rescuers.

The council did not take a formal vote on the shelter policy at the March 7 meeting. Valenzuela said staff will return with a report and recommendations and that enforcement staffing and budget will be discussed in an upcoming budget workshop.","Multiple residents and rescue partners urged the City of San Angelo to halt recent animal-shelter policy changes after a surge of euthanasias and limited community involvement; City Manager Daniel Valenzuela defended intake and called for shared responsibility.","actionData","errors"]

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