REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 2025
On this date Mayor Margaret Davis called this regular meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Council members present for the meeting Heidi Valdez, Amy Benson, Keisha Ruff, also present Randy Farley, Ariel McDonald, Tracy Lambert and Vance Farley. Council Members Roland Hamilton and Cayson George, absent.
Public comment: None.
The council considered the minutes of the rescheduled Regular Meeting February 9, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE AMENDMENT TO THE DATE ON THE MINUTES FROM 2025 TO 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ariel reported the Friends account had $4288.35, and the library General account had $3756.21. The City spent $452.67 and the library spent $248.95. The library had 175 patrons, 78 checkouts, and issued no new library cards. The library received $4230.68 ($3000 from Briscoe County) in income. The library had 1 volunteer totaling 3.5 hours. The library held seven programs, one Library board meeting, three morning story time, a catalogue training, a Valentine’s Day bake sale, and book club. The Board Meeting was held to decide about the day and what everyone would bring to the Valentine’s Day bake sale. The board also discussed the April programs for the Pre-K – Second graders and the pasta fundraiser. Angela Farley, Rachel Farley, Amy Benson, Kathy Taylor, and Ariel attended. The Valentine’s Day bake sale made $619. Ariel has almost finished the annual report. Accreditation will last through August of 2026. Ariel also reminded the council that the library has been raising money for a bookshelf and would like approval to purchase the shelf.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SHELF AND TO ACCEPT THE LIBRARY REPORT AS PRESENTED.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Randy reported that the ambulance service had three runs in February. The EMS had a meeting to discuss the Valley of Tears bike race and review the paperwork for in-house CEUs.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AMBULANCE REPORT AS PRESENTED.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF SECONDED THE MOTION
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Randy reported that the fire department had one run and no meeting.
COUNCIL KEISHA RUFF MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT AS PRESENTED.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Tracy Lambert presented the City’s financial audit.
COUCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF MADE A MOTION TO CANCEL A CITY GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 2, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Economic Development Council met and approved a proposal of $5000 Loan to Bison Beverage Company to be repaid over the next two years. They also approved a $3000 grant to We the Women for new sidewalk lights on Main Street.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S PROPOSALS OF A $5000 LOAN TO BISON BEVERAGE COMPANY AND THE $3000 GRANT TO WE THE WOMEN.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF SECONDED THE MOTION.
COUNCIL MEMBERS HEIDI VALDEZ AND KEISHA RUFF VOTED IN FAVOR COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON ABSTAINED FROM VOTING.
MOTION PASSED.
No proposal from Culligan, Randy reported that Brady Keller had requested more information for the design of the water treatment facility.
The water purchase agreement has been approved by Texas Parks and Wildlife with a few modifications to the customer service agreement.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
No documents for consideration of making Quitaque a sanctuary city for the unborn.
Many ordinances were reviewed with no action.
The council reviewed the need for stop and speed limit signs.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON MADE A MOTION TO BEGIN REPARING AND REPLACING STOP SIGNS AND PURCHASE SIGNS AND PARTS AS NEEDED.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO PLACE 61 VOTES FOR M’LYNN TAYLOR AND 61 VOTES FOR DONNA PIGG.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2026-0309.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BRISCOE COUNTY.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The city administrator’s report was reviewed by the council.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY BENSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF MADE A MOTION TO PAY THE BILLS.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED WITH HEIDI VALDEZ AND KEISHA RUFF VOTING FOR AND AMY BENSON VOTING FOR BUT ABSTAINING FROM VOTING TO PAY THE VALLEY TRIBUNE.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDI VALDEZ MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEISHA RUFF SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:06pm.
THE ABOVE MINUTES ARE A COPY OF THE MINUTES TAKEN AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 9, 2025.
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MAYOR, MARGARET DAVIS CITY ADMINISTRATOR, RANDY FARLEY