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Tony Battle moved to designate the city attorney to negotiate on behalf of the city and Debbie Breen seconded the motion. The council voted 5-0 in favor of the designation. Council members later noted there would be no action on a related item b.

The designation authorizes the city attorney to negotiate short-term access or use arrangements for the holiday weekend; no ordinance or contract was executed at the meeting and staff will report back if negotiations produce a formal agreement needing council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Special Meeting, May 20, 2025 (after closed session) - Audio Only","oneSentenceSummary","After closed session the council designated the city attorney to negotiate with Main Street businesses and a Best Western to allow use of balconies and a bathroom for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend; the action passed 5-0 and no action was taken on a related item b.","taxTitle","City of Bandera, Bandera County, Texas","taxId",79599,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6220473,"Bandera council accepts city administrator Stan Farmer's resignation, directs posting of job description",369,881000,1250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5&start=881&end=1250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5/thumbnail_881000.jpg","/articles/6220473/Texas/Bandera-council-accepts-city-administrator-Stan-Farmers-resignation-directs-posting-of-job-description","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220473-0e416af1f4238c55322528b58c74bad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775955834&Signature=eS68EbaClvFV7KsfQkjTn~XzDSZoob8dDcPdoLL2g41Euicf1e7ZUpfSfaDtiiwb7VoWte2i9kFDqQm8-kky~dwiK7kKW9TjRdM2gjsykhK0n4pcdX6lZuz2u76KzsQsqqDbHHeyFVhGjQMEgGFhsmp42notxQg4JvRpWu8BCj1Q~w78M3A10ELwbE45iESc8xH4kAvC-KKYJSAOiwqOFAoMRtcfP-~eso5hI9lMlQQumiSasZ9wd2rWPOtvnafzIOOa6xKSDB-l9CXt2Rvtm3rBGb7p0LnEWAcKTpi71fRYqdth-f3rH40xCAmstfjcdDUF31J7Gx6Lbc99E29FoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Bandera City Council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of City Administrator Stan Farmer and authorized the mayor to finalize any resignation details.

Debbie Breen moved to accept Stan Farmer’s resignation and to give the mayor authority to finalize related items; the motion carried 5-0. Council also reviewed the job description for the city administrator post and agreed to use the current version dated Jan. 18, 2022 for posting while staff solicits applications.

Council discussion touched on whether residency or experience requirements in the current job description are too restrictive. Debbie Breen expressed concern that some language could be overly restrictive for local candidates; Brett Hicks urged a faster posting to attract a broad pool and suggested additional outreach channels. Council members agreed that the posted description is a guide and that candidates need not meet every listed qualification.

The council directed staff to post the existing job description, accept applications, and return to the council for interviews and hiring decisions; the council may call a special meeting if needed. The council did not appoint an interim administrator at this meeting.","The City of Bandera City Council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Stan Farmer, authorized the mayor to finalize details, and agreed to post the existing job description dated Jan. 18, 2022, while reviewing hiring processes and residency preferences.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6220478,"Council adopts replacement sign regulations in Chapter 3",79,800000,879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5&start=800&end=879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5/thumbnail_800000.jpg","/articles/6220478/Texas/Council-adopts-replacement-sign-regulations-in-Chapter-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220478-d9a0d4db337d1338d3569a597f5d72e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775955834&Signature=XHGzbIKzNc58VbVfcevjlXNTtJ65kEkCaHoreKiWLEEjRSJxUrKqagHx3Bzs4CLJZWFuhUFVEQG73eLOk03c1M0nETzBj0QawT1vsL~edWMBLaYLbNlpNTFBAFYARl51XMP4mHCeMy7O6LsbGCED1yASHANog7Nl6fedXEiABpIw-rCojaOUmGAQyy99BtPkuYIYW~jfY5WhFXZTlbNnM-5WlwWMUVsoozWbbLszkbe7kiLVo76~Ch9XshIgG2hXsB7cWBHGxhlLBwhMkb8m~BE4zgIP4TAx~0aG9V2UXNgjQetf7DYU2X4U7loDi4Sf849nzpEHotp38B7etFR5NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Bandera City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 453 to repeal and replace provisions in Chapter 3, Article 3.07 (signs) of the municipal code.

Council members said staff and consultants worked through redline changes presented at prior meetings. The council voted to adopt the consolidated replacement language rather than continue a line‑by‑line amendment process.

Debbie Breen moved to approve Ordinance No. 453; Lynn Palmer seconded. The motion passed 5-0.

Council members noted that staff (including Stan, Stephanie, Earl and John) had reviewed the changes in previous meetings and that the redline edits were incorporated into the draft before adoption. The ordinance replaces the relevant sections in full, rather than issuing piecemeal amendments, to simplify administration and enforcement.","Ordinance 453, repealing and replacing portion of city code on signs (Chapter 3, Article 3.07), passed unanimously after council review and incorporation of redline changes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6220483,"Bandera council backs TxDOT grant application for downtown Main Street sidewalks",184,595000,779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5&start=595&end=779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5/thumbnail_595000.jpg","/articles/6220483/Texas/Bandera-council-backs-TxDOT-grant-application-for-downtown-Main-Street-sidewalks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220483-8c98ae23d3cf4cd9b1da0bd5107fc59e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775955834&Signature=nwNIDafrmk-jx4oyIALuyS5UWNkGkck4S8z351MTr5zMVzCXqjj-Ph3~g8cs5iBIcC~8vJUuYnxfradQERZY0KQvIB2JghOAsG7g-ibPGMQK0U97END71OhejehrY8z0pTZ8e46bF7ONc3xrDWd0vadKSXBvIgwrfbc8zTs3SVdT0Jm9sladIRkqQSRio2DE3lzJsbySvhChJYPdZ4AZb4bvKH7E926n37gmnAxjLGRmy3lkdAO19DfrJjx3jJz68-JU8oKwk60SHfvcpqcUuZKPacUK-va7yflygbmD9blMd4vsH2yLq6eVB17tTrKXC-IzebYK2n4cg36woIsEYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Bandera City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting an application to the Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives (TA) program to fund sidewalks on downtown Main Street.

The resolution, identified as Resolution No. 2025-022, is a required component of the TA grant application. The proposed project would construct or reconstruct sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks and related pedestrian facilities along Main Street between Cedar Street and the Sycamore/Lowe's intersection to improve pedestrian mobility and ADA accessibility.

City materials specified the project limits as Cedar Street down to the Sycamore and Lowe's intersection and clarified that the block in front of OST and Arkes is not part of this application because TxDOT is separately designing that block. The resolution signals the city’s commitment to meet match requirements and maintain any improvements if awarded federal funds; the council was clear the resolution only authorizes the application and does not commit the city to construction until an award is received.

Tony Battle moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-022; Lynn Palmer seconded. The motion passed 5-0.

Staff said the city has pursued similar sidewalk funding in prior years and that the application is intended to extend contiguous, ADA-compliant sidewalks in areas currently lacking continuous pedestrian facilities. Additional details on match amounts and design will be provided if the city is successful in obtaining TA funds.","Council approved a resolution supporting the City of Bandera's application to the Texas Department of Transportation Transportation Alternatives program to fund sidewalk improvements on Main Street from Cedar to Sycamore/Lowe's intersection.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6220488,"Bandera council approves $2.48 million TWDB grant and $280,000 certificates of obligation for water-line repairs",482,87000,569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5&start=87&end=569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617445-c59f8a9bbc16be79f81e276d3b6da2d5/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6220488/Texas/Bandera-council-approves-248-million-TWDB-grant-and-280000-certificates-of-obligation-for-water-line-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220488-c556bd488be11d9121620b62dc05e31c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775955834&Signature=jDGom8kclJ3zUA8n-KJzOg9amqo2rMCF~uX6w1aOpFQRD7CbdCfL-VaSepgRVn1NiwJNOekpG0JlYCG-9cgCfM3VtHACCsW3h0pCBb3qdRUKSkXV1af7FMW5LKnFtuB2v86f~glnRDoFzFtzRmJaU0qyg8QFdKSGBjvpqTJPcxobgGqEvaUDiDmnPIltsQf44eJ-qzLaH3cXX33jzCZiBowNk0ZmQy1LI99ghSNqo-cABexZi0duQrjqT~JYpKcVokBLrxtnF4Qdb3WR8K2~GMPj6XsRS~Gc3Kgg62PGgd0s8IGYYKH14dLYzxeO3u9oJbWDLAr1sWGO6AyYnjpsdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bandera City Council voted unanimously to issue $280,000 in certificates of obligation and to approve a grant agreement with the Texas Water Development Board funding $2,475,800 in principal forgiveness for water-system improvements.

The vote came May 1 after city staff described a project to replace about 3,000 linear feet of water lines, add a generator and two booster pumps at a city well, and develop an asset-management plan. The council approved Ordinance No. 452 to authorize the certificates of obligation and Resolution No. 2025-021 to accept the TWDB award.

City staff said the total project cost is about $2.7 million, of which $2,475,800 is principal forgiveness from the Texas Water Development Board and the remaining amount will be covered by a small loan in the form of certificates of obligation. Ben, a city staff member who presented the item, said the loan amount is $280,000 and carries an effective total interest cost of 2.99% over 20 years, producing roughly $20,000 in annual payments after the initial smaller interest payment of about $9,000 next year.

Debbie Breen, a council member, said the city had earlier opportunities to address infrastructure and that delaying action increased long‑term costs: \"If we had done some of this 20 years ago when it was talked about, then we would be in a much better position today.\" The council discussed statewide funding trends and the limits on small cities' capacity to pay without state help.

Tony Battle moved to adopt Ordinance No. 452; Lynn Palmer seconded. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote. Brett Hicks moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-021; Jeff Flowers seconded. That motion also passed unanimously.

The council’s action approves financing and the grant agreement; construction and any future change orders or construction-phase approvals will be brought back to the council for further review and authorization.","The City of Bandera approved an ordinance to issue $280,000 in certificates of obligation and a resolution to accept a $2,475,800 Texas Water Development Board grant and related principal-forgiveness financing for a water system improvement project.","actionData","errors"]

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