City Council

October 14, 2025 On this the 14th day of October 2025 at 6:30 pm the City Council of the City of Friona, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof, in the Friona City Council Chambers, 619 Main Street, the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting having been given as prescribed by Chapter 551 of the Government Code, with the members being present and in attendance, to wit: Greg Lewellen, Mayor Alan Monroe, Mayor Pro-Tem Andy Alexander, Council Member Brent Loflin, Council Member Cindy Moreno, Council Member Esmeralda Mills, Council Member Leander Davila, City Manager/City Secretary Others present included: Mia Reyna, Water Utility Clerk Clint Mears, Friona Star Becky Upton, Friona Public Library Chief Isidro Jimenez, Friona Police Department Angela Gamboa, Deaf Smith Crisis Center Jennifer Rampley, Deaf Smith Crisis Center Clint Mears, Friona Star Adi Dominguez, Citizen Mayor Lewellen called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. ITEM 1 ROLL CALL Mayor Lewellen called roll and announced that a quorum was present. ITEM 2 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Lewellen gave the Invocation and Council Member Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM 3 HEAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Council Member Alexander expressed his appreciation for the Friona Chieftain Band, commending them on their accomplishments and dedication this year. He encouraged the community to continue supporting the band in all their efforts and to congratulate them personally for the great work they are doing. Council Member Alexander also extended his gratitude to Friona EMS, with special recognition to Karina Ojeda, for her professionalism and quick response following a recent fall he experienced. Council Member Alexander noted how efficiently she acted, her preparedness in handling the situation, and the excellent care she provided during his transport to the hospital ITEM 4 PROCLAMATION- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS/PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Lewellen presented a proclamation to Angela Gamboa and Jennifer Rampley of the Deaf Smith Crisis Center in recognition of their continued service and dedication to the community in support of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. REGULAR HEARING: The regular hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. ITEM 5 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Loflin and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 6 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON A TRAILER HOUSE VARIANCE REQUEST FROM ADI DOMINGUEZ TO PLACE A TRAILER HOUE AT 709 WEST 9TH STREET (ORIGINAL TOWN FRIONA, BLOCK 15, LOT 7 (E/2 OF 7), MH TITLE 60X12FW1199) MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve a trailer house variance request from Adi Dominguez to place a trailer house at 709 West 9th Street (Original Town Friona, Block 15, Lot 7 (E/2 of 7), MH Title 60X12XFW1199). The second to the motion was made by Council Member Alexander and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 7 HEAR DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FROM THE FRIONA PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT REGARDING BUDGET, EXPENSES, PERSONNEL, AND UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Assistant Library Director Becky Upton presented a detailed report on behalf of the Friona Public Library Department. Her report included an overview of current budget expenses, updates on library personnel, and information on upcoming programs and activities planned for the community. She also discussed ongoing efforts to enhance library services and community engagement through various educational and recreational initiatives. ITEM 8 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF FRIONA PERSONNEL MANUAL RELATED TO SECTION 9-4 SICK LEAVE POOL MOTION Council Member Alexander made the motion to approve and take action to adopt revisions to the City of Friona personnel manual related to section 9-4 sick leave  pool. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Gonzales and the motion was passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 9 DISCUSSION AND BRIEFING ON THE UPCOMING FRIONA CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS Friona Police Chief Jimenez and City Manager/City Secretary Davila gave council a briefing on the upcoming Friona City Manager recruitment process and discussed key dates. ITEM 10 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE PRICING STRUCTURE FOR THE FRIONA SWIMMING POOL FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON, INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF WHETHER POOL PARTY RENTALS WILL APPLY TO THE SWIMMING POOL, THE SPLASH PAD, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH FACILITIES Friona Police Chief Jimenez led a discussion regarding possible pricing structure for the Friona Swimming Pool for the upcoming season. The discussion included determining whether pool party rentals would apply to the swimming pool, the splash pad, or a combination of both facilities. ITEM 11 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SUBDIVISION PARTICIPATION FORM AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE CITY OF FRIONA’S PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SETTLEMENT FUNDS, AND RECEIVE A SUMMARY AND BRIEFING REGARDING THE PROPOSED OPIOID SETTLEMENTS MOTION Council Member Gonzales made the motion to take action in authorizing execution of the subdivision participation form and any related documents necessary to ensure the City of Friona’s participation and eligibility for settlement funds, and receive a summary and briefing regarding the proposed opioid settlements. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Loflin and the motion passed with a 4/0/1 vote with Council Member Alexander abstaining from the vote. ITEM 12 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025.10.14 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,400.19 FOR THE CITY OF FRIONA COMMUNITY CENTER GENERATOR GRANT PROGRAM MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to take action and approve Resolution No. 2025.10.14 authorizing payment in amount not to exceed $12,400.19 for the City of Friona community center generator grant program. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Alexander and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 13 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025.10.14A NOMINATING A CANDIDATE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARMER COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2025.10.14A nominating Mindy Rushing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Parmer County Appraisal District. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Loflin and the motion was passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 14 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 City Manager/City Secretary Davila reviewed Accounts Payable. MOTION Council Member Loflin made the motion to Accounts Payable for September 2025. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Alexander and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 15 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 City Manager/City Secretary Davila reviewed the Financial Statement. MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve the Financial Statement for September 2025. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Gonzales and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote ITEM 16 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT ENDING SEPTEMBER 2025 MOTION Council Member Loflin made the motion to approve the quarterly financial statement ending September 2025. The second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 17 ADJOURNMENT With no further business at hand the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. APPROVED: Greg Lewellen, Mayor ATTEST: Leander Davila, City Secretary