Multiple local governing bodies across the Panhandle are scheduled to meet early this week, with agendas ranging from infrastructure planning to budget considerations and community designations. Residents will have opportunities to attend and provide public comment at several of the meetings.
Canyon City Commission to Hold Special Meeting Monday
The Canyon City Commission will convene a Special Meeting Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at 301 16th Street. Due to the nature of the meeting, only one item appears on the agenda.
Commissioners will consider and take appropriate action on an agreement for Professional Engineering Services related to an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant application and a potential wastewater utility extension project. Time will also be allotted for public comments from interested citizens.
Potter County Commissioners to Tackle Wide-Ranging Agenda
Potter County Commissioners are set to meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at 350 Southeast 6th Avenue, with a full slate of items to review and discuss.
The agenda includes budget amendments, vouchers, and insurance matters, along with proclamations designating April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and Senior Hunger Awareness Month. Commissioners will also address topics such as the County Extension Office, an intergovernmental inmate housing agreement, multiple grant applications, and updates from the Veteran’s Services Officer.
Additional items include consideration of a burn ban, matters involving the Public Defender’s Office and County Clerk, public records requests, Constable Precinct 4 business, a road license agreement with Fermi, vaping policy discussions, tax refunds, surplus property, and the addition of a flatbed trailer for Fire Rescue. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.
Amarillo ISD Board to Review Budget, Contracts, and Agreements
The Amarillo Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Rod Schroder Education Support Center, located at 7200 I-40 West.
Trustees will hear reports from the superintendent, board, and various committees. Action items include consideration of Amendment #8 to the 2025–2026 district budget and the selection of a contractor for replacing athletic field turf at Bonham, Bowie, Crockett, and Travis Middle Schools.
The board will also consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Amarillo for electronic message center signs at AmTech Career Academy. Expected approvals include contract renewal with the Turn Center for student disability services and an interlocal agreement with the Randall County Juvenile Board for educational services. Public comments will also be accepted.
Amarillo City Council to Address Water Study, Meeting Access
The Amarillo City Council will meet Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, with several discussion items likely to draw public interest.
Among the agenda highlights are a presentation on a water and wastewater rate study and discussions regarding the streaming of board and commission meetings. The consent agenda includes second and final readings of multiple items, including the placement of the donated “66 Stories from Route 66” mural.
