City Council

April 13, 2026 On this the 13th day of April 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 Esmeralda Mills, Council Member David Gonzales, Council Member Leander Davila, City Manager/City Secretary Others present included: Mia Reyna, Water Utility Clerk Wendy Carthel, FEDC Director Chief Isidro Jimenez, Friona Police Department Yvette Williams, Dos Chixx Clint Mears, Friona Star Wade Schueler, Citizen Christine Miller, CASA Haydee Herrera, CASA Mishell Ibanez, CASA Mayor Lewellen called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 Pro Tem Monroe gave the Invocation and Council Member Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM 3 HEAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Wade Schueler provided public comment regarding the farm sprinkler bid for the wastewater treatment plant, noting that wastewater causes accelerated rust and wear on the equipment. He suggested adding PVC piping to the sprinkler system to help protect against corrosion, specifying that the PVC would be used exclusively for wastewater. The City Council asked that this item be placed on the May 11, 2026 agenda. ITEM 4 PROCLAMATION CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Lewellen read the proclamation honoring “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Friona. The proclamation highlights the City’s commitment to promoting the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children; while raising awareness of the importance of prevention efforts within the community, the proclamation was received by Christine Miller with the Greater Plains CASA for Kids. REGULAR HEARING: The regular hearing was opened at 6:38 p.m. ITEM 5 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Mills and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. Note: The Mayor took items out of order starting with Item 8 next, then Item 9 before returning to Item 6. ITEM 6 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2026.04.13 REGULATING MOTORIZED CARTS/UTILITY TASK VEHICLES ON STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF FRIONA, ESTABLISHING REGISTRATION, REVOCATION, OPERATION REGULATIONS, LIABILITY, AND PENALTIES, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOTION: Council Member Alexander made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026.04.13 regulating motorized carts/utility take vehicles on streets and alleys in the City of Friona, establishing registration, revocation, operation regulations, liability, and penalties, providing a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Gonzales and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 7 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026.04.13 DESIGNATING THE CITY OF FRIONA’S INVESTMENT OFFICER(S) AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF FRIONA’S 2026 INVESTMENT POLICY MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2026.04.13 designating the City of Friona’s investment officer(s) and approving the annual review of the City of Friona’s 2026 investment policy. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Alexander and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 8 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A GRANT/LOAN PROPOSAL FROM DOS CHIXX FOR RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 B MAIN, FRIONA, TEXAS MOTION Council Member Loflin made the motion to approve a grant/loan proposal from Dos Chixx for rental property located at 715 B Main, Friona, Texas. The second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 9 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE STOREFRONT MATCHING GRANT PROPOSALS FROM PAM’S KITCHEN AND UNBRIDLED STYLE MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve a storefront matching grant proposals from Pam’s Kitchen and Unbridled Style. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Gonzales and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 10 BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF FRIONA AQUATIC FACILTY HANDBOOK City Manager/City Secretary Davila provided a briefing regarding the City of Friona Aquatic Facility Handbook. The item included an overview of proposed policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for operation of the facility. Council discussed potential updates; no formal action was taken. ITEM 11 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2026.04.13A OF THE CITY OF FRIONA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY’S RESERVE FUNDS TO A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT FOR FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOTION Council Member Loflin made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026.04.13A of the City of Friona, Texas, authorizing a budget amendment and the transfer of funds from the City’s reserve funds to a Capital Improvement account for Fire Station Improvements; providing for compliance with applicable state and federal laws; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 12 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR MARCH 2026  City Manager/City Secretary Davila reviewed Accounts Payable. MOTION Council Member Alexander made the motion to approve Accounts Payable for March 2026. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Loflin and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 13 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MARCH 2026 City Manager/City Secretary Davila reviewed the Financial Statement for March 2062. MOTION Council Member Alexander made the motion to approve Accounts Payable for March 2026. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Gonzales and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. ITEM 14 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT JANUARY 2026 THRU MARCH 2026 City Manager/City Secretary Davila reviewed the Quarterly Financial Statement. MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Monroe made the motion to approve the Quarterly Financial Statement January 2026 thru March 2026. The second to the motion was made by Council Member Loflin and the motion passed with a 5/0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The city council went into closed session at 7:54 p.m. ITEM 15 CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE INTO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.073 (REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS – CITY MANAGER) REGULAR HEARINGS: The city council came out of closed session at 8:43p.m. ITEM 16 RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON ITEM 15 DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION No action was taken. ITEM 17 ADJOUNMENT  With no further business at hand the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. APPROVED: Greg Lewellen, Mayor ATTEST: Leander Davila, City Secretary