Abilene public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Development Board
The City of Abilene Airport Development Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on November 4, 2021.
Board of Building Standards
The Board will conduct public hearings regarding cases for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at several locations. The agenda also includes approving September minutes and a legal update in executive session.
- Public hearing: 1310 Hickory St. (Case No. 21-000749)
- Public hearing: 1149 Houston St. (Case No. 21-001200)
- Public hearing: 1526 Merchant St. (Case No. 21-001202)
- Public hearing: 6150 Hartford St. (Case No. 21-001937)
- Public hearing: 1134 Houston St. (Case No. 21-003337)
Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board
The board will consider proposed street projects for the 2023 Street Maintenance Program. The meeting also includes a review of the 2020-2021 Accountability Annual Report and the election of a Vice Chair.
- Proposed street projects for the 2023 Street Maintenance Program
- Review of the 2020-2021 Accountability Annual Report
- Election of a Vice Chair
- Approval of March 18, 2021 meeting minutes
Airport Development Board
The Airport Development Board will review management reports regarding infrastructure, air service, and funding opportunities. The meeting includes discussion and potential action on several contracts and equipment updates.
- Revised contract with ArkStar
- Corgan Enabling Project Design
- Passenger Boarding Bridges Replacement
- Strategic Development Consulting with Kutchins & Groh
- Updates on new fire station and terminal improvements
Board of Building Standards
The scheduled meeting for the Abilene Board of Building Standards on October 6, 2021, was cancelled. The notice contains no other agenda items.
General
The Abilene City Council will hold a special called meeting on August 18, 2021. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss applicants for the position of Municipal Court Judge.
- Discussion of Municipal Court Judge applicants in executive session
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider requests to name park features after individuals. The meeting also includes updates on zoo operations, senior activities, and park maintenance.
- Request to name the Nelson Park lake in honor of Jimmy Tittle
- Request to rename Kirby Lake Park Softball Field 1 to David 'Oly' Olson Field
- Service award for Angela Koonsman (10 years)
- Update on Johnson Park dock repair
- Zoo report on animal acquisitions and dispositions
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities
The Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will discuss updates regarding the North Plaza Convention Center and CityLink. The meeting also includes planning for upcoming October events.
- Approval of May 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- North Plaza Convention Center updates
- Planning for October events
- CityLink update
Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board
The Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board is meeting to review financial statements and an annual audit presentation. The agenda also includes decisions on retirement benefits, contribution refunds, and insurance payments.
- Annual audit presentation by Stacey McGee of Roberts & McGee, CPA
- Insurance payments to CBS Insurance for $3,721.00 and $8,710.00
- Retirement benefits for Randell Clark effective March 26, 2021
- Contribution refund for Nathanael Noles following his April 2021 resignation
- QDRO and benefit payments for Holly Montrose
Landmarks Commission
The Landmarks Commission will review several 2020 Certificates of Appropriateness for various properties. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a Federal Aid Program Highway Marker at Cedar and N. 1st Street. Additionally, the body will consider approving minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting.
- Review of 2020 Certificates of Appropriateness for various properties
- Public hearing on Federal Aid Program Highway Marker at Cedar and N. 1st Street
- Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting
General
The Abilene City Council is holding a special retreat for discussion only, with no formal actions or votes scheduled. The agenda covers topics including water utilities, parks and recreation, fire department facilities, and public works.
- Utility winterization
- Walking Trails at Redbud & Sears Parks
- Resurfacing the Zoo Parking Lot
- Fire Station Number 9
- Street Bond Program
General
The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Comprehensive Plan Action Committee will hold a joint meeting regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan project. The Halff team will present community survey results, guiding principles, and an exercise reviewing Abilene's existing character.
- Presentation of community survey results by Halff
- Discussion of community statement and seven guiding principles
- Review of Abilene's existing character via a mapping exercise
- Summary of next steps for the Comprehensive Plan