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Howe council unanimously approves plats, contracts and audit; several interlocal items deferred
Summary
At its July 21 meeting, the Howe City Council unanimously approved plats for Southern Heights, Noble Ridge and Ponderosa Point, renewed a $154,500 J & J contract, accepted the FY2023–24 audit, and approved well maintenance contracts, while several intergovernmental agreements and budget items were discussed but left for later action.
The Howe City Council on July 21 unanimously approved a package of routine and development items, including plats, contract renewals and the FY 2023–24 audit. Mayor Karla McDonald opened the meeting at 6:33 p.m.; councilmembers Shawn Tyler, Ed Whitfield, Chad Woods and Billie Ingram were present.
Council accepted the Consent Agenda (minutes, AP reports and June financial statements) and then approved the Preliminary and Final Replat for Block 1, Part of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6 Southern Heights Addition at 713 S. Ricketts. Shawn Tyler moved to accept the consent items and Billie Ingram moved the replat approval; both motions carried unanimously. The council also approved the Preliminary Plat for Noble Ridge Tracts 2 & 3 and the Final Plat for Ponderosa Point (Blue Spruce Market).
The council approved a three‑year contract renewal with J & J totaling $154,500.00 and accepted two two‑year, interest‑free contracts with Maguire Iron, Inc. for interior cleaning and repairs at Well 2. The FY 2023–2024 Audit Report from Vail & Park, P.C. was accepted by motion of Shawn Tyler.
Several items on the agenda were discussed but not acted on, including an ordinance granting BVRT II a sewage franchise, a memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an interlocal for Texas Conviction Reporting with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a proposed 2025–26 budget amendment, Ordinance No. 852 (park reservation rules), and a facilities lease with BVRT II. The council also met in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074 on personnel matters and returned to open session at 10:36 p.m.; no executive‑session items were acted on afterwards.
The meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.
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