Resolutions, ordinances approved

The Onlaska City Council approved ordiance #425 which will prohibit shipping/storage containers as residential dwelling.

The Onalaska City Council reviewed and approved several resolutions and ordinances during its regular meeting June 14.

The resolutions approved include: a resolution to apply for a 2022 TxCDBG-FAST grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture; an interlocal agreement with the SPCA; an addendum to the agreement with Local Government Solutions for municipal court software obtaining required licensing; the establishment of homestead property, over 65 and/or disabled exemption rates within the city; an agreement with Innovative Solutions to contract for IT services; and an amendment to the city’s personnel policy.

The ordinances approved include: 423, which will establish maximum speeds for motor vehicles on Hodge Bottom Road as designated; 424, which will require all manufactured homes be installed on concrete runners at a minimum with specifications and permit requirements; 425, which will prohibit shipping/storage containers as residential dwellings; and 426, which will amend the fee schedule.

Reports were presented on behalf of the police department, fire department, fire marshal/building inspector, library and city office.

Other business included approval of the minutes, payment of vouchers and financial reports.