Abilene public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Abilene City Council will meet to consider a resolution to permanently end water fluoridation, approve a storm sewer repair contract, and discuss the annexation of 440.2 acres of land. The agenda also includes items regarding economic development, special events permits, and the appointment of board members.

• Repeal of water fluoridation ordinance (Ordinance 53-2000)
• Annexation of 440.2 acres adjacent to city limits
• Awarding Glen Abbey Storm Sewer Repair Contract to Bontke Brothers Construction Co.
• Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez Recreation Centers
• Economic Development Agreement with Doby Investments for 1233 Marshall St.

The Abilene City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-6, 8, 9, 12-17) and several individual items, including contracts for storm sewer repair, concrete, insurance, and professional services. The council tabled the Special Events Permit Policy to allow a subcommittee to discuss parade notifications. It also approved a contract for recreation center improvements and an ordinance allowing off-site signage in certain districts.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-6, 8, 9, 12-17 (7-0)
• Approved La Terra Studio contract (6-1)
• Approved Plum/Turtles sculptures acceptance (7-0)
• Approved G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez Recreation Centers GMP (6-1)
• Tabled Special Events Permit Policy (7-0)
• Approved off-site signage ordinance with CBD/SoDA addition (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Daupler incident response contract (7-0)
• Approved Texas Water Development Board application (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

This meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board is primarily informational, featuring discussions on updates to new recreation centers, seasonal parks and senior reports, and upcoming events. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; items are limited to discussion and possible action on minutes.

• Service award: Katie Tobolt recognized for 5 years of service (Facilities Maintenance)
• Update on new recreation centers (discussion only)
• Parks report covering 2024 season statistics and winter crew projects 2024-2025
• Senior report including Jolly Jingle Jam fundraiser, Christmas Karaoke, and Pajamas & A Movie
• Daddy Daughter Dance discussion and Zoo report with animal updates and upcoming events

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports on airport projects and air service. The board will consider recommendations to City Council regarding a terminal expansion design and a lease reassignment for a convenience store.

• Recommendation to City Council for the Terminal Expansion and Improvements Design Concept
• Recommendation to City Council to reassign the ground lease and operating agreement from Bowie's ABI, LLC to Big's Convenience Stores, dba Lindbergh's ABI, LLC
• Review of reports on Terminal Improvements/Expansion, Aircraft Ramp Project, and Car Rental Quick Turn Facility
• Appointment of chairs for Facility & Planning and Marketing & Development subcommittees

• Reassignment of Ground Lease and Operating Agreement with Bowie's ABI, LLC to Big's Convenience Stores, dba Lindbergh's
• Terminal Expansion and Improvements Design Concept

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and public hearings. Key actions include final readings of ordinances such as a new Airport Zoning Ordinance, a conditional use permit for a freight container, and several zoning changes. The council will also consider economic development agreements, a condemnation for an easement, and appointments to boards and commissions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Final reading of Airport Zoning Ordinance (OAM-2024-01) to amend Land Development Code
• Economic Development Agreement with Pierson Properties for 5233 Questa Dr, 5333 Laguna Dr, 5334 Laguna Dr
• Condemnation for access & drainage easement of 0.011 acres at 3472 Santa Monica Drive
• Final reading of zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office at 1234, 1232, 1226 & 1218 N Treadaway Blvd
• Conditional Use Permit for freight container on 0.32 acres at 1350 Grape Street

The Abilene City Council approved a new Airport Zoning Ordinance, a conditional use permit for a freight container at 1350 Grape Street, a zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office on N Treadaway Blvd, and an amendment to Planned Development District PDD-181 adding 5.9 acres for industrial uses. It also authorized eminent domain for a drainage easement and approved board appointments. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.

• Approved new Airport Zoning Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for freight container at 1350 Grape Street (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office at 1234-1218 N Treadaway Blvd (6-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-181 adding 5.9 acres for industrial uses at 617 F.M. 2404 (6-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for 0.011-acre drainage easement at 3472 Santa Monica Drive (6-0)
• Approved reappointment of Paige LeMasters to Public Health Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-9 & 11 (6-0)
• Pulled item 10 (Title VI Plan) from consideration

• Professional Services Contract with Parkhill for Engineering Services for the Old Anson Rd, Walkability Project — approved
  Old Anson Rd
• Contract with Newman Regency Group for the Replacement of Chlorine Scrubber Media at the Grimes Water Treatment Plant — approved
  Grimes Water Treatment Plant
• Economic Development Agreement with Pierson Properties — approved
  5233 Questa Dr, 5333 Laguna Dr, and 5334 Laguna Dr
• Economic Development Agreement with Chowning Realty — approved
  5242 N 9th St and 550 Sammons St
• Economic Development Agreement with Brick and Mortar Properties — approved
  5318 S 7th St
• Amend the Land Development Code to Adopt a New Airport Zoning Ordinance (AZO) — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for a Freight Container — approved
  1350 Grape Street · 0.32 ac
• Change Zoning from Heavy Commercial (HC) to Office (O) — approved
  1234, 1232, 1226 & 1218 N Treadaway Blvd · 0.44 ac

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings to determine if specific properties require rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The board will also review statistics for the FY 24 Condemnation/Dilapidated Structure Program.

• Case# 23-004015: 1002 Cedar St.
• Case# 23-004102: 158/160 Ruby St.
• Case# 24-000345: 502 N Willis St.
• Case# 24-001518: 1333 Meander St.
• Case# 24-002800: 1201 Mesquite St.

The Board of Building Standards heard seven cases and issued orders on each. It ordered demolition for properties at 1333 Meander St. and 1717 N 6th St., and ordered repairs for properties at 1002 Cedar St., 160 Ruby St., 1201 Mesquite St., and 2518 N 18th St. All motions passed unanimously. The board also reviewed end-of-year statistics for the condemnation program.

• Ordered owner to repair 1002 Cedar St. with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in inspection deadline (7-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 160 Ruby St. with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in inspection deadline (7-0)
• Declared 1333 Meander St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (7-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 1201 Mesquite St. with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in inspection deadline (7-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 2518 N 18th St. with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in inspection deadline (7-0)
• Declared 1717 N 6th St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties: 1002 Cedar St — approved
  1002 Cedar St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties: 160 Ruby St — approved
  160 Ruby St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties: 1333 Meander St — approved
  1333 Meander St

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports on terminal expansions and air service. The board is deciding whether to recommend that City Council approve a lease reassignment from Bowie's ABI, LLC to Big's Convenience Stores, dba Lindbergh's ABI, LLC.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding ground lease reassignment from Bowie's ABI, LLC to Big's Convenience Stores, dba Lindbergh's ABI, LLC
• Updates on Terminal Improvements/Expansion and Aircraft Ramp Project
• Review of Car Rental Quick Turn Facility and Airport Access Road projects
• Appointment of chairs for Facility & Planning and Marketing & Development subcommittees

• Reassignment of the Ground Lease and Operating Agreement with Bowie's ABI, LLC to Big's Convenience Stores, dba Lindberg

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will receive reports, hold public hearings, and take action on several agenda items. Items include minutes from the November 5 meeting, two conditional use permit requests, a sign‑regulation amendment, and multiple rezoning proposals. The commission will discuss a 0.15‑acre monopole tower site, a tattoo‑parlor location, and large land‑use changes on Southwest Drive, Antilley Road, and HWY 83‑84.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 150’ monopole tower on ~0.15 acres at 2560 X Barrow Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo parlor on ~2.75 acres at 4601 Antilley Road, Suite 403
• Amendment to the Land Development Code to allow Type III off‑site signage
• Rezoning of ~2.59 acres from Planned Development District 28 to General Commercial at the 4300 block of Southwest Drive
• Rezoning of 134.86 acres from Agricultural Open to General Retail, General Commercial, and Multi‑Family at 7450 HWY 83‑84

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved all six agenda items, including conditional use permits for a 150-foot monopole tower and a tattoo parlor, a sign code amendment, and four zoning changes. The most notable was rezoning 2.59 acres on Southwest Drive to General Commercial to allow a Chick-fil-A restaurant. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Highway 83-84 rezoning.

• Approved CUP for 150' monopole tower at 2560 Barrow St (6-0)
• Approved CUP for tattoo parlor at 4601 Antilley Rd, Suite 403, subject to Plan of Operation (6-0)
• Approved LDC amendment allowing Type III off-site signage (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.59 acres at 4300 block Southwest Dr from PDD-28 to GC for Chick-fil-A (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 64.25 acres at 7501 Old Forrest Hill Rd from AO to PDD-191 for single-family residential (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 134.86 acres at 7450 Hwy 83-84 from AO to GR, GC, MF (5-0, 1 abstention)

• Conditional Use Permit for a 150’ Monopole Tower — approved
  2560 X Barrow Street · 0.15 ac
• Conditional Use Permit for a Tattoo Parlor — approved
  4601 Antilley Road, Suite 403 · 2.75 ac
• Amend Land Development Code Sign Regulations — approved
• Rezoning from PDD-28 to GC — approved
  4300 block of Southwest Drive · 2.59 ac
• Rezoning from Agricultural Open to PDD-191
  64.25 ac

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider appeals regarding two promotional examinations administered on November 15, 2024. The body will also review minutes from the October 30, 2024, meeting.

• Appeals to questions on the Fire Battalion Chief’s Promotional Examination
• Appeal of Fire Lieutenant’s Promotional Examination

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review a request to repaint a home and add fencing and a carport at 1942 N. 3rd Street. The body will hold a public hearing and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 1942 N. 3rd Street
• Public hearing on exterior painting and fencing
• Consider adding a carport to the carriage house

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a home at 1942 N. 3rd Street, allowing repainting, fencing, and a carport. The motion passed 5-1, with conditions on carport design and paint colors. The applicant also plans to seek a Historic Project Tax Reduction for eligible repairs, which do not require commission approval.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-2024-06 for 1942 N. 3rd St. (5-1)
• Approved repainting exterior in Wedgewood Gray and Classical White
• Approved cedar backyard fencing and decorative metal front fencing
• Approved carport with four columns, flat roof, and matching paint colors
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (6-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repainting, fencing, and carport addition — approved
  1942 N. 3"¢ Street

City Council

The Abilene City Council will consider a large consent agenda and several public hearings. Key decisions include final readings on four annexations, the largest being 1802.91 acres, and authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation. The council will also vote on contracts for an air tanker ramp at Abilene Regional Airport and adopt a new Airport Zoning Ordinance.

• Final reading to annex 1802.91 acres adjacent to city limits (item 30)
• Authorizing issuance of combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates of obligation (item 24)
• Contract with Webber Construction to build the Air Tanker Ramp at Abilene Regional Airport (item 25)
• First reading of a new Airport Zoning Ordinance to amend Land Development Code (item 12)
• Economic development agreements with Thornton Homes, Sanford Construction, and others for new housing (items 17-21)

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $8.3 million in certificates of obligation for public safety and airport projects, and approved a contract with Webber Construction to build an air tanker ramp at Abilene Regional Airport. The consent agenda, including appointments, contracts, and zoning items, was approved unanimously. Three annexation ordinances and a one-way street change were also approved.

• Approved $8.3M certificates of obligation for public safety and airport projects (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Webber Construction contract for air tanker ramp at Abilene Regional Airport (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-23 (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 7.8 acres (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.777 acres (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 1802.91 acres (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 5.9 acres (6-0)
• Approved one-way street restriction at Crockett Early Head Start (6-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting, introduce new staff members, and discuss future board topics and events.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Introduction of new staff: Ann Hall, Bethany Liles, Autumn Royal
• Discussion of Holiday Fundraiser and Senior Day Trip Ideas
• Recommendation of future board topics

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and possibly act on a zoning amendment for the Southwest Drive Complex Park, the YMCA Outdoor Pool Project at Redbud Park, and a task force report to designate parkland for a baseball/softball complex. The board will also review reports on park maintenance and zoo updates.

• Zoning amendment and plat request at 4300 Southwest Drive
• YMCA Outdoor Pool Project at Redbud Park
• Baseball/Softball Complex Task Force Report
• Cobb Park Pavilion Repair
• Executive session to discuss possible lease of parkland to Texas Parks and Wildlife

• Zoning Amendment and Plat Request at 4300 Southwest Drive
  4300 Southwest Drive, Southwest Drive Complex Park
• YMCA Outdoor Pool Project, Redbud Park
  Redbud Park
• Baseball/Softball Complex Task Force Report and Recommendation to Designate Parkland
• Possible lease of parkland to Texas Parks and Wildlife

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider approval of October minutes, discuss termination of benefits for two individuals, and accept nominations for a trustee position. A report on a meeting with the City Manager about improving pension fund health will be presented, followed by a fourth-quarter results presentation from Mariner for possible action on asset allocation, money managers, and investment policy.

• Discussion and possible action on termination of benefits to Dorthye Mims effective September 16, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on termination of benefits to Queba James effective October 25, 2024
• Consider acceptance of nominations for trustee position
• Report on meeting with City Manager about increasing health of the pension fund
• Presentation of FY 4th quarter results from Tony Kay with Mariner and discussion/possible action on asset allocation, money managers, and investment policy

Health Advisory Board

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Advisory Board will meet to review health reports and programs. The session includes presentations on the opioid crisis in Taylor County and mental wellness initiatives.

• History of the Opioid Crisis and the Impact in Taylor County
• Introduction of Credible Minds Program for mental wellness
• Environmental Health accomplishments and changes for 2024

Airport Development Board

The Abilene Airport Development Board will review management reports and consider recommendations to the City Council regarding lease reassignments, a design task order for a car rental facility, and the sale of a lease.

• Recommendation to reassign Abilene Aero leases
• Recommendation to approve FAA Title VI Plan
• Recommendation to approve design task order for Car Rental Quick Turn Facility
• Recommendation to approve sale of Lindbergh's ABI, LLC and lease reassignment
• Recommendation to lease Hangar 1 to Abilene Aero

• Reassignment of all Abilene Aero Leases
• Approval of FAA Title VI Plan and Community Participation Plan
• Task order for Car Rental Quick Turn Around Facility design
• Sale of Lindbergh's ABI, LLC and Lease Reassignment
• Lease Hangar 1 to Abilene Aero
  Hangar 1

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will meet to approve past minutes and discuss marketing opportunities, a special event plan, and updates on CityLink paratransit service. The board will also recommend topics for future meetings.

• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on marketing opportunities
• Discussion on developing a special event plan
• CityLink update on paratransit service
• Recommendation of future board topics

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple annexations, zoning changes, and a contract for solid waste disposal. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed Chapter 380 agreement with Chick-fil-A for public improvements.

• Annexation of 7.8 acres adjacent to city limits
• Annexation of 1,802.91 acres adjacent to city limits
• Zoning change for 4.78 acres to Planned Development District 188
• Contract with Abilene Environmental Landfill for solid waste disposal
• Chapter 380 agreement with Chick-fil-A for public improvements

The City Council approved a contract with Abilene Environmental Landfill, Inc. for solid waste disposal services, and also approved a Chapter 380 agreement with Chick-Fil-A for public improvements. Several zoning changes and a temporary suspension of water fluoridation were also approved. The consent agenda, including appointments and annexations, was approved unanimously.

• Approved solid waste disposal contract with Abilene Environmental Landfill, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Chick-Fil-A, Inc. for public improvements (6-1)
• Approved temporary suspension of water fluoridation (7-0)
• Approved CUP for antenna tower at 2588 East Lake Road (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of right-of-way along Oldham Lane (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 633 & 641 Pecan Street to PDD-189 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 602 & 610 N 16th Street to Heavy Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 898-991 Minda Street to PDD-188 (7-0)

• Annexation of certain territory - 7.8 acres — approved
  7.8 ac
• Annexation of certain territory - 1.777 acres — approved
  1.777 ac
• Annexation of certain territory - 1802.91 acres — approved
  1802.91 ac
• Annexation of certain territory - 5.9 acres — approved
  5.9 ac
• Amend Chapter 18 'Motor Vehicles And Traffic' regarding One-Way Streets — approved
  Crockett Early Head Start Facility
• Conditional Use Permit for Re-Construction of a 120’ Tall Monopole

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings on eight properties where owners face possible rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties for code violations. Cases include addresses on Poplar, Maple, Jeanette, Peach, Vogel, Bois D Arc, N 19th, and Victoria Streets. The board will also consider minutes from October 2, 2024, and may enter executive session to consult with an attorney.

• 24-002043: 1618 Poplar St (owner Nolen Thomas & Lois)
• 24-002216: 801 Maple St (owner Kimmell Tom F)
• 24-000771: 1857 Jeanette St (owner Armstrong Jerold R & Doris J)
• 24-000346: 450 Peach St (owner FOCO Capital, LLC)
• 24-002384: 1750 Vogel Ave (owner Robinson Bill & Baldamera Segura)

The Board of Building Standards held a public hearing and unanimously approved orders for five properties. One property at 801 Maple St was declared a public nuisance and ordered demolished. Four other properties were ordered to be repaired within specified timelines. All motions passed unanimously.

• Ordered owner to repair 1618 Poplar St within 30 days for permits, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Declared 801 Maple St a public nuisance and ordered demolition within 30 days or city may demolish (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 450 Peach St to comply with compliance agreement and bring property out of condemnation within 180 days (7-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 1750 Vogel Ave within 30 days for permits, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 1401 N 19th St within 30 days for permits, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - Case# 24-002043 — approved
  1618 Poplar St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 24-002216 — approved
  801 Maple St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 24-000346 — approved
  450 Peach St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil penalties - Case# 24-002384
  1750 Vogel Ave

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Abilene-Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board will meet to consider changes to resolution forms for grants and the 'Loose Change for Change' program. The board will also discuss community outreach and 2025 board position recommendations.

• Changing Resolution Forms for Grant Purposes
• Loose Change for Change account through First Financial Bank
• Allocation of Loose Change for Change money for teen items
• Recommendations for 2025 Board Positions
• Community Outreach Events

The Child Advocacy Center Board approved changing grant resolution forms to name Amy as the Authorized Official, and approved using $1,000 of Change for Change proceeds for client clothing/hygiene items. The board tabled a decision on creating a new bank account for the Loose Change for Change event until January. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports or discussions.

• Approved changing grant resolution forms to name Amy as Authorized Official (motion passed)
• Approved $1,000 from Change for Change proceeds for client clothing/hygiene items (motion passed)
• Tabled decision on new bank account for Loose Change for Change until January meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several zoning cases. This includes a request from the City of Abilene to adopt a new Airport Zoning Ordinance and various land use permits.

• OAM-2024-01: Proposal to adopt a new Airport Zoning Ordinance (AZO)
• CUP-2024-08: Conditional Use Permit for a 120’ tall monopole at 920X Westview Drive
• CUP-2024-10: Conditional Use Permit for a freight container at 1350 Grape Street
• Z-2024-31: Zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office for 0.44 acres at 1218-1234 N Treadaway Blvd
• Z-2024-33: Amendment to PDD-181 to add 5.9 acres at 617 F.M. 2404 for industrial uses

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new Airport Zoning Ordinance (OAM-2024-01) to replace existing regulations and implement JLUS recommendations. It also approved a conditional use permit for a freight container at 1350 Grape Street, a zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office at 1234-1218 N Treadaway Blvd, and an amendment to PDD-181 to add 5.9 acres for heavy/light industrial uses at 617 F.M. 2404. One agenda item (CUP-2024-08) was pulled. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved new Airport Zoning Ordinance (OAM-2024-01) (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for freight container at 1350 Grape St with conditions (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy Commercial to Office at 1234-1218 N Treadaway Blvd (6-0)
• Approved PDD-181 amendment to add 5.9 acres for industrial uses at 617 F.M. 2404 (6-0)
• Pulled CUP-2024-08 for monopole at 920X Westview Dr from agenda

• Re-Construction Of A 120° Tall Monopole Within General Retail (GR)
  920X Westview Drive
• Conditional Use Permit To Allow For A Freight Container — approved
  1350 Grape Street · 0.32 ac
• Amend the Land Development Code to Adopt a New Airport Zoning Ordinance (AZO) — approved
• Change The Zoning Of Approximately 0.44 Acres From Heavy Commercial (HC) To Office (O) — approved
  1234, 1232, 1226 & 1218 N Treadaway Blvd · 0.44 ac
• Amend The Terms And Conditions Of Planned Development District (PDD-181)
  617 F.M. 2404 · 5.9 ac

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from August 5, discuss creating a standing committee for policy review, and review pending book orders. The meeting will also include the Library Director's FY 2024 Annual Report.

• Approve minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting
• Discuss creation of a standing committee for library policy review
• Review on-order catalog comments and recommend book orders
• Receive FY 2024 Annual Report from Library Director

The Abilene Public Library Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval of pending book orders, which will be finalized by the Library Director. The board also received the FY 2024 annual report showing increases in visits, circulation, and program attendance.

• Approved pending book orders (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Abilene and the Abilene Police Officer Association. These amendments were mutually agreed upon by both parties on May 30, 2024.

• Approval of September 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Action to amend the Meet and Confer Agreement with the Abilene Police Officer Association

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board will meet to approve minutes and financial statements, discuss a trustee election, and review committee updates on funding.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes
• Approval of August and September financial statements
• Discussion on accepting nominations for trustee election
• Discussion on changing meeting dates for November and December 2024
• Update on sub-committee contribution rate and funding ratio

General

The Visual Arts Jury Board will review the minutes from its March 25, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss and potentially approve sculptures for public display, including proposals and examples from artist Matt Phelan.

• Review and take action on minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and decide on accepting and approving public sculptures
• Consider artist Matt Phelan’s proposed sculpture(s) and examples of work

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on temporarily suspending the fluoridation of the city's water supply. The body will also consider several zoning changes, police equipment purchases, and a car rental fee increase.

• Proposed temporary suspension of water supply fluoridation
• Increase of Car Rental Customer Facility Charge to $4.50 per day
• Zoning change for 898-991 Minda Street to allow townhomes and duplexes
• Zoning change for 633 and 641 Pecan Street for outdoor freight container storage
• Purchase of mobile dispatch computers, wireless hardware, and WatchGuard systems for the Police Department

City Council voted to temporarily suspend the fluoridation of the city's water supply for 24 months. The council also approved a series of consent agenda items including police equipment purchases and zoning requests.

• Approved temporary suspension of water fluoridation for 24 months (7-0)
• Approved adding Coleman County State Bank as an approved lender and amending incentive payouts (7-0)
• Approved increasing car rental customer facility charge to $4.50 per day (7-0)
• Approved purchase of mobile dispatch computers, wireless hardware, and WatchGuard systems for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved bid for polymer gymnasium floor abatement at Cesar Chavez Recreation Center (7-0)
• Approved donation of Carver Park playground and shade structure to Abilene Volunteer Services Council (7-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning changes for 633/641 Pecan Street, 602/610 N 16th Street, and 898-991 Minda Street (7-0)
• Approved first reading of conditional use permit for antenna tower at 2588 East Lake Road (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a recommendation to designate the Cedar Creek Waterway as a Purple Heart Trail. The meeting also includes service awards for long‑time staff, approval of minutes, and discussion of park, senior, and zoo reports. Additional topics include a new sign at Cal Young Park and trail markers for Cedar Creek Waterway.

• Service Awards for Charles R. Martinez (10 years) and Jerry Morales (15 years)
• Public hearing on designating Cedar Creek Waterway as a Purple Heart Trail
• Discussion of Cal Young Park sign installation
• Discussion of Cedar Creek Waterway trail markers
• Seniors program scrapbooking class

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will discuss recommending contracts for the construction and phase services of the Air Tanker Ramp. The board will also review management reports on terminal improvements and air service development.

• Recommendation to award Air Tanker Ramp construction contract to Webber Construction
• Recommendation to award Air Tanker Ramp Construction Phase Services task order to Garver
• Review of Terminal Improvements/Expansion and Aircraft Ramp Project updates
• Discussion of funding for land development and revised roadway
• Executive session regarding Project Radar, Project Cadence, Project Echo, and GSA Lease

• Construction of Air Tanker Ramp
• Construction Phase Services for Air Tanker Ramp

Board of Adjustment

The Abilene Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request (BA-2024-14) seeks a 2‑foot side yard setback for an accessory building at 2042 South 8th Street, where 3 feet is required. The other request (BA-2024-15) seeks reduced side and rear yard setbacks and higher lot coverage for a garage addition at 1273 Canterbury Drive.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• BA-2024-14: variance for accessory building at 2042 South 8th Street – side yard setback 2 ft (required 3 ft)
• BA-2024-15: variance for garage addition at 1273 Canterbury Drive – side yard setback 4‑ft‑9 in (required 10 ft), rear yard setback 14‑ft‑9 in (required 30 ft), lot coverage 56.7 % (required 40 %)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to rebuild an accessory building at 2042 South 8th Street with a 2-foot side yard setback (3 feet required), and approved two of three requested variances for a garage addition at 1273 Canterbury Drive, including a 4-foot 9-inch side yard setback (10 feet required) and 56.7% maximum lot coverage (40% required). The third variance for a 14-foot 9-inch rear yard setback (30 feet required) was not approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for accessory building rebuild at 2042 South 8th St with 2-ft setback (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance of 4-ft 9-in at 1273 Canterbury Dr (5-0)
• Approved maximum lot coverage variance of 56.7% at 1273 Canterbury Dr (5-0)
• Did not approve rear yard setback variance of 14-ft 9-in at 1273 Canterbury Dr

• Variance request to rebuild accessory building with reduced side yard setback — approved
  2042 South 8th Street, Abilene, Texas
• Variance request for garage addition — approved
  1273 Canterbury Drive, Abilene

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the fluoridation of the city's water supply and several zoning requests. The body is also deciding on contracts for zoo improvements and public safety financing.

• Public hearing on fluoridation of the City's water supply
• Conditional Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Drive
• Zoning change from Mobile/Manufactured Home to Residential Multi-Family at 3141 Grape Street
• Zoning change from Office to Neighborhood Retail at 317 North Willis Street
• Bid award to Epic Construction for Zoo Parking Lot and Lighting Improvements

The Abilene City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized publication of notice to issue certificates of obligation for public safety and airport projects, and approved rezoning and conditional use permits. The council also held a public hearing on water fluoridation, reaching a consensus to continue the temporary suspension of additional fluoride and have an ordinance drafted for a future meeting. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda items 4-9 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 235-2024 directing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for public safety and airport projects (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance No. 46-2024 for a conditional use permit for a concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Drive (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 47-2024 for a zone change from MH to MF at 3141 Grape Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 48-2024 for a zone change from O to NR at 317 North Willis Street (6-0, 1 abstention)

• Awarding Bid CB-2484 to Epic Construction for the Zoo Parking Lot and Lighting Improvements — approved
• Approving Public Hearing and Financing by the National Finance Authority for the Benefit of Abilene Christian University — approved
• Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for Public Safety and Airport Projec — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant — approved
  8302 Military Drive
• Rezoning from Mobile/Manufactured Home (MH) to Residential Multi-Family (MF) — approved
  3141 Grape Street · 0.91 ac
• Rezoning of 0.47 Acres
  0.47 ac

Board of Building Standards

The Abilene Board of Building Standards meets to hear 10 cases involving properties cited for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. Each case includes a public hearing where owners may present repair plans, cost estimates, and timelines. The board may order demolitions or issue penalties if owners fail to comply with orders.

• Case #22-002791: 4474 La Hacienda Dr — 4474 La Hacienda Trust
• Case #23-002935: 850 Vine St — Harness, Ronald C.
• Case #24-000052: 300 Wall St — 300 Wall St, LLC
• Case #24-000345: 502 N. Willis St — Advance Capital LLC
• Case #24-001518: 1333 Meander St — Wilson, Peggy K.

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of a property at 4474 La Hacienda Dr., finding it a public nuisance and hazard. The board also assessed civil penalties against 300 Wall Street LLC for non-compliance on three properties, and issued repair or demolition orders for several other properties. All motions passed unanimously.

• Ordered demolition of 4474 La Hacienda Dr. (7-0)
• Assessed $74,500 in civil penalties for 300 Wall St. (7-0)
• Assessed $14,900 in civil penalties for 5502 N. 1st St. (7-0)
• Assessed $14,900 in civil penalties for 5512 N. 1st St. (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 417 Amarillo St. (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1325 Pecan St. (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 450 Peach St. (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1333 Meander St. (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 4474 La Hacienda — approved
  4474 La Hacienda · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1325 Pecan St. — approved
  1325 Pecan St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 300 Wall St.
  300 Wall St. · 18.7561 ac

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on several zoning changes, a conditional use permit for an antenna tower, and the abandonment of a right-of-way along Oldham Lane.

• Conditional Use Permit for antenna tower at 2588 E Lake Road
• Abandonment of 10 feet of right-of-way along Oldham Lane
• Zoning change for 0.49 acres at 633 & 641 Pecan Street to allow outdoor storage
• Zoning change for 0.30 acres at 602 & 610 N 16th Street from RS-6 to Heavy Commercial
• Zoning change for 4.78 acres at 898-991 Minda Street from MF to Planned Development District (PDD-188)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved all five items on the agenda, including a conditional use permit for a 150-foot monopole antenna tower, abandonment of right-of-way along Oldham Lane, and three zoning changes. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved CUP-2024-09 for antenna tower at 2588 E Lake Road (7-0)
• Approved TC-2024-02 to abandon right-of-way along Oldham Lane (7-0)
• Approved Z-2024-27 rezoning at 633 & 641 Pecan Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Z-2024-28 rezoning at 602 & 610 N 16th Street (7-0)
• Approved Z-2024-29 rezoning at 898-991 Minda Street (7-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for antenna tower commercial — approved
  2588 E Lake Road, Abilene, TX
• Abandonment of portions of Right-of-Way along Oldham Lane — approved
  Oldham Lane, Abilene, TX
• Rezoning for outdoor storage of freight containers — approved
  633 And 641 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas · 0.49 ac
• Rezoning from RS-6 to HC
  602 & 610 N 16th Street, Abilene, TX · 0.3 ac

City Council

The Abilene City Council will consider several contract awards, including the bid to build Fire Station #9 and rehabilitation projects on North 18th Street and South 7th Street. It will also vote on the purchase of a 2025 Freightliner roll‑off refuse truck and a contract for new microwave communications equipment. Ordinance items include a conditional use permit for a concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Drive and zoning changes for properties on Grape Street and North Willis Street. A public hearing will be held on a lead service line inventory for the water utilities department.

• Award bid CB-2479 to Teinert Construction to build Fire Station #9
• Award bid CB-2477 to J.H. Strain & Sons for North 18th St. rehabilitation
• Award bid CB-2478 to J.H. Strain & Sons for South 7th St. reconstruction
• Purchase one 2025 Freightliner 114SD roll‑off refuse truck via HGAC Contract #HT06-20
• Ordinance CUP-2024-07: conditional use permit for a concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Drive

The Abilene City Council approved a consent agenda covering items 3-20 and 22-23, including construction bids, equipment purchases, and service contracts. Two items pulled for separate votes were also approved: changes to public information request rules and a zoning change at 317 North Willis Street, with one abstention. A water supply agreement with Thompson Golf Group was reconsidered and approved 6-1. The council also approved evaluations of the Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary after an executive session. A presentation on lead service lines was discussion-only, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-20 and 22-23, including fire station, road, and water projects (7-0)
• Approved amending Resolution 200-2019 regarding Public Information Act requests (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Office to Neighborhood Retail at 317 North Willis Street (6-0, 1 abstained)
• Reconsidered and approved water supply agreement with Thompson Golf Group (6-1)
• Approved final reading amending building and residential code sections (7-0)
• Approved evaluation of Municipal Court Judge (7-0)
• Approved evaluation of City Secretary (7-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for Concrete Batch Plant — introduced
  8302 Military Drive
• Rezoning 3141 Grape Street from MH to MF — introduced
  3141 Grape Street · 0.91 ac
• Award Bid CB-2479 to Teinert Construction for Fire Station #9 — approved
• Award Bid CB-2477 N. 18th St. Rehabilitation Project to J.H.Strain & Sons, Inc. — approved
  N. 18th St.
• Award Bid CB-2478 S. 7th St. Reconstruction Project to J-H.Strain & Sons, Inc. — approved
  S. 7th St.
• Change Order No. 1 for Hamby WRF Improvements Ph2 — approved
• Professional Services Contract for Pine Street Water Line Replacement — approved
  Pine Street

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review August financial statements and minutes. Members will discuss funding ratios, contribution rates, and the search for a fixed income replacement for Western Asset.

• Discussion on funding ratio, amortization period, and contribution rates
• Search for a fixed income replacement for Western Asset
• Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes
• Approval of August financial statements

Landmarks Commission

The Abilene Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a specific property. The commission will also review minutes from the August 27, 2024, meeting.

• CA-2024-05: Request for rain gutter installation and mortar repair at 601 Sayles Boulevard

• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for improvements at 601 Sayles Boulevard
  601 Sayles Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will consider approving budgets for the Cultural Affairs Council, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Taylor County Expo Center for 2025. The meeting includes resolutions for street resurfacing, demolition of recreation centers, and the renewal of software contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed street name change and multiple zoning ordinance changes.

• Approving FY 2025 budgets for Cultural Affairs Council, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Taylor County Expo Center
• Awarding street resurfacing and rehabilitation contracts to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
• Approving demolition of G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez recreation centers
• Public hearing on adopting the Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan
• Public hearing on zoning changes for medical use, general retail, and heavy commercial

The City Council approved several zoning amendments, the FY 2025 budgets for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Taylor County Expo Center, and the Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan. The Council also authorized eminent domain for a utility easement and approved evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. Several items were approved as part of the consent agenda, while others were pulled for individual consideration.

• Approved FY 2025 budgets for Convention and Visitors Bureau and Expo Center
• Approved Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan
• Authorized eminent domain for utility easement
• Approved street resurfacing bid for Work Zone S10A
• Approved honorary street name change to Gladys Abor Street
• Approved six zoning ordinance changes
• Approved City Manager evaluation
• Approved City Attorney evaluation

• Corsicana Ave. Rehabilitation Project — approved
  Corsicana Ave.
• Design New Airport Access Road — approved
• Demolition of G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez Recreation Centers — approved
• Amend Building Code and Residential Code — introduced
• Street Resurfacing Project Work Zone $10A
  West of Rose Park Neighborhood

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will discuss recommending the acceptance of a federal grant and awarding a design and construction management contract for the Airport Access Road. The board will also review management reports on terminal improvements and airport operations.

• Recommendation to City Council to accept Grant B-24-CP-TX-2052 from HUD for the Airport Access Road
• Recommendation to City Council to award Task Order 1 to Enprotec, Hibbs and Todd for Airport Access Road design and construction management
• Review of Terminal Improvements/Expansion and Aircraft Ramp Project updates
• Appointment of chairs for Facility & Planning and Marketing & Development subcommittees

• Acceptance of HUD Grant B-24-CP-TX-2052 for Airport Access Road construction
• Award Task Order 1 for Airport Access Road design and construction management

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will meet on September 10, 2024 at City Hall. The board will approve minutes from the July meeting and discuss several items, including marketing opportunities, a special event plan, October proclamations, a CityLink paratransit update, and a CityLink report. Members may also recommend topics for future meetings.

• Marketing Opportunities (Discussion)
• Special Event Plan (Discussion)
• October Proclamation(s) Day (Discussion)
• CityLink Update on Paratransit Service (Discussion)
• CityLink Report (Discussion)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests regarding sign height and placement. The board will also review minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.

• BA-2024-12: Variance request for a 32’ tall pole sign at 4202 Buffalo Gap Road
• BA-2024-13: Variance request for a 6 X 8 electronic message sign at 1357 Butternut St.

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 32-foot pole sign at 4202 Buffalo Gap Road, exceeding the Corridor Overlay's 10-foot limit, as part of a rebranding from Exxon to Chevron. The board denied a separate request for an off-site electronic sign at 1357 Butternut Street because it did not meet LDC criteria. Both decisions were made after public hearings with no opposition.

• Approved variance for 32' pole sign at 4202 Buffalo Gap Road (5-0)
• Denied variance for off-site electronic sign at 1357 Butternut Street (4-1)

• Variance for a 32’ tall pole sign at 4202 Buffalo Gap Road — approved
  4202 Buffalo Gap Road
• Variance for off-site electronic message sign at 1357 Butternut Street — denied
  1357 Butternut Street

Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board

The Street Maintenance Advisory and Appeals Board will review the 2024 street projects program. The board is scheduled to take action on proposed street projects for 2025. Members will also discuss and set future meeting dates.

• Action on 2025 proposed Street Projects for Street Maintenance Program
• Discussion on 2024 Street Projects Street Maintenance Program
• Approval of minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting

Board of Building Standards

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also review seven cases requesting rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties for specific properties in Taylor County, including 4474 La Hacienda Dr., 625 Mesquite St., and 634 Locust St. Decisions will determine whether owners must secure, repair, or demolish the structures and may impose civil penalties.

• Case #22-002791 – 4474 La Hacienda Dr. (owner: 4474 La Hacienda Trust)
• Case #23-003173 – 625 Mesquite St. (owner: Lourdes Santa Ana)
• Case #24-000671 – 634 Locust St. (owner: Monsivaiz, Anna Marie)
• Case #24-003112 – 258 Sammons St. (owner: Campbell, Michael C.)
• Case #24-000130 – 2970 S. 6th St. (owner: Armstrong Electrical Supply Inc.)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  4474 La Hacienda Dr. · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  625 Mesquite St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  634 Locust St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  258 Sammons St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  2970 S. 6th St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  1857 Jeanette St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  417 Amarillo St

Civil Service Commission

The Abilene Civil Service Commission will meet on September 4, 2024, at City Hall to discuss and potentially amend the local Civil Service Rules and Regulations for firefighters and police officers. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the February 15, 2024, session.

• Amend City of Abilene Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on three land-use requests. These include a conditional use permit for an industrial plant and two property rezoning requests.

• CUP-2024-07: Conditional Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Dr
• Z-2024-24: Rezoning 0.91 acres from Mobile/Manufactured Home to Residential Multi-Family at 3141 Grape Street
• Z-2024-25: Rezoning 0.47 acres from Office to Neighborhood Retail at 317 North Willis Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a concrete batch plant on a 99.27-acre vacant property at 8302 Military Drive. The site previously hosted a batch plant in 2016 during Dyess Air Force Base taxiway construction. The motion carried unanimously with no public speakers.

• Approved conditional use permit CUP-2024-07 for concrete batch plant at 8302 Military Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (7-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant
  8302 Military Drive, Abilene, Texas · 99.27 ac

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Abilene/Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board will meet to discuss the allocation of Loose Change for Change funds. The board will also consider community outreach events and receive a Division Manager's report on grants and staff.

• Allocation of Loose Change for Change money for APD Trunk or Treat candy
• Allocation of Loose Change for Change money for CAC teen items
• Loose Change for Change Account through First Financial Bank
• Discussion of community outreach events
• Division Manager's report on grant and staff updates

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The board will discuss investment policy, asset allocation, and contribution rates. Members will also consider the approval of retirement benefits for two individuals.

• FY 3rd quarter results and July flash report presentation by Tony Kay of Mariner
• Discussion on funding ratio, amortization period, and contribution rates
• Disability retirement benefits for Jon Michael Brown effective July 31, 2024
• Retirement benefits for Frank Tucher effective July 11, 2024

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will receive a report, hold a discussion and public hearing, and take action on the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for multiple improvements located at 1025 Santos Street.

• Review and act on minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting
• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness request for improvements at 1025 Santos Street

The Abilene Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for multiple improvements at 1025 Santos Street, including re-stuccoing the exterior in Ultra-White, painting doors Tricorn Black, and adding a black roll-up garage door to an accessory structure. The approval was unanimous (4-0). The certificate requires work to commence within six months or it will expire.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-2024-04 for 1025 Santos Street (4-0)
• Approved re-stucco in Ultra-White and door paint in Tricorn Black
• Approved addition of black roll-up garage door to accessory structure
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting (4-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for multiple improvements at 1025 Santos Street — approved
  1025 Santos Street, Abilene, Texas

City Council

The City Council will consider approving contracts for airport escalator repairs, auditing services, and utility rate settlements. The body will also hold public hearings on proposed zoning changes and a tax certificate issuance for public safety projects.

• Contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation for airport terminal escalator rebuild
• Resolution to approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2024 rate review
• Public hearing on Ordinance Z-2024-19 to rezone 0.51 acres to Multi-Family at 1665 S 15th St
• Public hearing on Resolution to issue tax certificates for public safety and airport projects
• Public hearing on Ordinance Z-2024-23 to amend Planned Development District 76 conditions

The Abilene City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2, 5-16) with a 6-0 vote, including contracts for auditing, cost allocation, and chiller repairs, plus several zoning changes on first reading. A contract for a strategic evaluation of fixed-route to microtransit conversion was approved 6-0. A resolution to publish notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for public safety and airport projects passed 6-0. A contract to rebuild airport escalators failed 3-3. The council also approved an economic development agreement with Project Road Runner (name withheld) 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda items 2 and 5-16 (6-0)
• Approved contract with KFH Group for microtransit study (6-0)
• Rejected Schindler Elevator escalator rebuild contract (3-3)
• Approved notice of intent for public safety/airport bonds (6-0)
• Approved PDD-61 amendment adding Tract 3 for carpentry (6-0)
• Approved DCOA Project Road Runner agreement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning changes (items 11-16) as part of consent agenda

• Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to 940 Sayles Boulevard — introduced
  940 Sayles Boulevard · 0.31 ac
• Change the Zoning of 1665 S 15th St from Medium Density (MD) to Multi-Family (MF) — introduced
  1665 S 15th St · 0.51 ac
• Change the Zoning of Loop 322 and East Stamford Street from Agricultural Open (AO) to Heavy Commercial (HC) — introduced
  southeast corner of the intersection at Loop 322 and East St · 10.1 ac
• Change the Zoning of 1301-1441 Compere Boulevard and 1935, 1945 Simmons Ave from Medium Density (MD) to Medical Use (MU) — introduced
  1301-1441 Compere Boulevard And 1935, 1945 Simmons Ave · 5.09 ac
• Change the Zoning of 1618, 1626, 1642 Ambler Ave from Residential Single-Family (RS-6) to General Retail (GR) — introduced
  1618, 1626, 1642 Ambler Ave · 0.56 ac
• Amend the Terms and Conditions of Planned Development District 76 (PDD-76) — introduced
  Health Way Drive, the 5800 Block of Health Center Drive and

Health Advisory Board

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the opioid crisis, environmental health services, and public health staffing updates. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on opioid crisis response
• Update on environmental health services
• Introduction of new key staff positions
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold public hearings regarding the Fort Phantom Master Plan and proposed disc golf improvements. The board will also receive reports on aquatics, parks, recreation, seniors, and the zoo.

• Proposed tee box installations at Cobb Park
• Proposed 18 hole basket foundation improvement at Will Hair Park
• Approval of the Fort Phantom Master Plan
• Valentine Pavilion Soffit and ADA Sidewalk Senior Center updates
• 10 Year Service Award for Michael Flores

• Disc Golf Proposed Improvements at Cobb and Will Hair Parks
  Cobb Park and Will Hair Park
• Consideration of the Fort Phantom Master Plan
  Fort Phantom

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports on terminal improvements and aircraft ramp projects. The board is considering recommendations to City Council regarding rent abatement for Brevard Capital Group, LLC, an increase in the Customer Facility Charge, and an amendment to the Airport Zoning Ordinance.

• Recommendation to City Council for rent abatement for Brevard Capital Group, LLC
• Recommendation to City Council to increase the Customer Facility Charge
• Recommendation to City Council to amend the Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Review of Terminal Improvements/Expansion and Aircraft Ramp Project
• Executive session regarding Project Radar with the DCOA and Area B Development

• Abatement of Rent for Brevard Capital Group, LLC
• Amendment to the Airport Zoning Ordinance

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review and take action on meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for auto sales.

• BA-2024-11: Special exception request from Jesus Villarreal for auto sales at 542 East Ambler Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing Jesus Villarreal to operate auto sales at 542 East Ambler Avenue, despite the property being in the Ambler Avenue Corridor overlay district. The property was recently rezoned to General Commercial, but the overlay requires a special exception for auto-related uses. The board also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved special exception BA-2024-11 for auto sales at 542 East Ambler Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)

• Special exception for auto sales within the Pine Street Corridor Overlay — approved
  542 East Ambler Avenue

City Council

The Abilene City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on key budgetary items, including the proposed 2024-2025 budget, revised 2023-2024 budget, tax levy, and fee adjustments. The council will also consider appointments to boards, contracts for city services, and zoning changes.

• Award bid to TanksCo, Inc. for Grimes WTP Improvements Contract No. 2 ($clarifier & backwash tank rehabilitation)
• Purchase one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck for Abilene Fire Department via Buyboard Cooperative Contract #724-23
• Approve 2024-2029 Meet and Confer Agreement with Abilene Police Officers Association
• Amend Planned Development District (PDD-61) boundaries to add Tract 3 at 450 South 25th Street for carpentry services
• Approve FY 2024/2025 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs

The Abilene City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget of $350,179,399 for all operating funds, a 9.6% increase in total property taxes, and a tax rate of $0.7607 per $100, a 7.5% effective increase. The council also approved the revised FY 2023-2024 budget, the FY 2024-2025 fees and charges, and several resolutions including a water plant bid and an economic development agreement. Items pulled from consideration included a chiller repair contract and a conditional use permit for a duplex.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget of $350,179,399 (6-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.7607 per $100, a 7.5% increase (6-0)
• Approved revised FY 2023-2024 budget (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2024-2025 fees and charges (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including water plant bid to TanksCo, Inc. and fire department truck purchase (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1750 Pine St. from Medium Density to Medical Use (6-0)
• Approved economic development agreement with HSNH LLC for 866 Mesquite St. (6-0)

• Grimes WTP Improvements Contract No. 2 - Clarifier & Backwash Tank Rehabilitation — approved
• Economic Development Agreement with HSNH LLC — approved
  866 Mesquite St.
• Amend Boundaries of Planned Development District (PDD-61) — approved
  450 South 25th Street
• FY 2024/2025 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs — approved
• Change Zoning from Medium Density (MD) to Medical Use (MU) — approved
  1750 Pine St. · 0.4 ac
• Approving the Revised 2023-2024 Budget — approved

Board of Building Standards

The Abilene Board of Building Standards meets to consider nine cases for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The board will review public hearing minutes from July 3, 2024, and may adjourn into executive session. No new decisions are scheduled; only hearings and discussions on existing cases.

• Case #24-000345: 502 N Willis St, Advance Capital Commercial LLC
• Case #23-001201: 317 Bois D Arc St, Calvillo Adolfo Delgadillo
• Case #24-000019: 1549 Westmoreland St, Mallon Angelina
• Case #24-001138: 1825 Jefferies St, Legacy Dwelling LLC
• Case #24-003028: 1526 Victoria St, Jimenez John & Aurora

The Board of Building Standards held public hearings on eight properties cited for code violations. It ordered demolition for four properties (1517 Sycamore St., 1825 Jefferies St., 1126 Kirkwood St., 1526 Victoria St.) and ordered repairs with a phased timeline for four others (502 N. Willis St., 317 Bois D Arc St., 1549 Westmoreland St., 1370 Pecan St.). All votes were unanimous except one repair order (1549 Westmoreland St., 5-1) and two demolition orders (1126 Kirkwood St., 5-0-1 abstention).

• Ordered owner to repair 502 N. Willis St., secure falling debris within 30 days, and present a Plan of Action in September (6-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 317 Bois D Arc St. with 30-day permit/plan, 60-day rough-in, final by permit expiration (6-0)
• Declared 1517 Sycamore St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition within 30 days or city may demolish (6-0)
• Ordered owner to repair 1549 Westmoreland St. with 30-day permit/plan, 60-day rough-in, final by permit expiration (5-1)
• Ordered owner to repair 1370 Pecan St. with 30-day permit/plan, 60-day rough-in, final by permit expiration (6-0)
• Declared 1825 Jefferies St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition within 30 days or city may demolish (6-0)
• Declared 1126 Kirkwood St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition within 30 days or city may demolish (5-0-1 abstention)
• Declared 1526 Victoria St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition within 30 days or city may demolish (6-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 502 N. Willis St. — approved
  502 N. Willis St. · 1.0553 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 317 Bois D Arc St. — approved
  317 Bois D Arc St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1517 Sycamore St.
  1517 Sycamore St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on eight zoning cases, including historic overlay requests, street name changes, and zoning amendments for residential, commercial, and medical uses.

• Historic overlay zoning requested for 0.31 acres at 940 Sayles Boulevard
• Honorary street name change on North 13th Street to Gladys Abor Street
• Zoning change from Medium Density to Multi-Family at 1665 S 15th St
• Zoning change from Agricultural Open to Heavy Commercial for 10.1 acres
• Zoning change from Medium Density to Medical Use for 5.09 acres near Compere Boulevard

• Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to RS-12
  940 Sayles Boulevard · 0.31 ac
• Amend PDD-61 boundaries to add Tract 3
  450 South 25th Street · 1.87 ac
• Change zoning from MD to MF
  1665 S 15th St · 0.51 ac
• Change zoning from AO to HC
  Northeast Quarter of Survey 39 Blind Asylum Lands · 10.1 ac
• Change zoning from MD to MU
  1301-1441 Compere Boulevard and 1935, 1945 Simmons Ave · 5.09 ac
• Change zoning from RS-6 to GR
  1618, 1626, 1642 Ambler Av · 0.56 ac
• Amend PDD-76 for Patio Home and Medium Density Residential uses
  Health Way Drive, 5800 Block of Health Center Drive, and 280

Library Advisory Board

The Abilene Public Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on pending book orders based on catalog comments. The board will also receive a report on Summer Reading 2024.

• Recommendation to the Library Director on pending book orders
• Library Director’s Report on Summer Reading 2024
• Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Abilene Public Library Advisory Board met on August 5, 2024, with all members present. They unanimously recommended approval of pending book orders after no public comments were received. The board also heard a report on the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, noting over 11,000 program attendees and ongoing statistics.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting
• Recommended approval of pending book orders (unanimous)

City Council

The City of Abilene posted a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council meeting scheduled for July 29, 2024. The agenda includes a Veteran's Cemetery event at 7457 W Lake Road and a certification of the notice posting.

• Notice of possible City Council quorum posted
• Veteran's Cemetery event scheduled for July 29
• Event location: 7457 W Lake Road, Abilene, TX 79601
• Certification of notice posting by City Secretary Shéwna Atkinson

City Council

The Abilene City Council will vote on a $13,000,000 application to the Texas Water Development Board for lead service line replacement. The agenda includes final approval for a new Planned Development District at 7455 Buffalo Gap Rd. and first readings for zoning changes at 1750 Pine St. and 748 Washington Boulevard. Additionally, the council will approve a two-day-a-week watering schedule and economic development agreements with Thornton Homes and NSNH LLC.

• Resolution to approve $13,000,000 financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for lead service line replacement
• Ordinance Z-2024-11 (Final Reading) to create Planned Development District PD-186 at 7455 Buffalo Gap Rd.
• Ordinance Z-2024-18 (First Reading) to rezone 0.40 acres from Medium Density to Medical Use at 1750 Pine St.
• Ordinance CUP-2024-05 (First Reading) to allow a duplex and ADU (3 total units) at 748 Washington Boulevard
• Resolution to approve a two-day-a-week watering schedule under the Water Conservation Plan Ordinance

The Abilene City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-12) unanimously, with Councilmember Beard abstaining on item 6 due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved a new Planned Development District (PD-186) at 7455 Buffalo Gap Rd., authorized a $13 million Texas Water Development Board application for a Lead Service Line Replacement Program, and approved the Development Corporation of Abilene's FY2025 economic development plan and budget. Two items were discussion-only: Code Compliance activities and a two-day watering schedule declaration.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-12 (7-0)
• Approved PD-186 zoning at 7455 Buffalo Gap Rd. (7-0)
• Approved $13M TWDB lead service line replacement application (7-0)
• Approved Development Corporation of Abilene FY2025 economic development plan (7-0)
• Approved Development Corporation of Abilene FY2025 annual budget (7-0)
• Item 6 (Uniform Rental Contract with Unifirst) approved 6-0, Beard abstained
• Discussed Code Compliance activities, no action taken
• Discussed two-day watering schedule declaration, no action taken

City Council

This special work session is scheduled to occur only if business was not completed on July 22 or 23. The agenda focuses on the complete budget review, including the revised FY 2024 and proposed FY 2025 budgets. The council will consider ordinances to approve these budgets, set the tax levy, and adopt fees and charges for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Presentation of Revised FY 2024 and Proposed FY 2025 Budgets
• Ordinance to approve the Revised 2023-2024 Budget
• Ordinance to approve the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance to set the Tax Levy
• Ordinance to adopt Fees and Charges for FY 2024-2025

Landmarks Commission

The Abilene Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a certificate of appropriateness for roof and trim work on the Hawkins House, and a request to add historic overlay zoning to a property on Sayles Boulevard. They will also review minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness CA-2024-03 for roof replacement and exterior window trim painting at Hawkins House, 2241 College Street
• Historic Overlay zoning request HOZ-2024-01 for property at 940 Sayles Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2024 regular meeting

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Hawkins House at 2241 College Street to replace the hail-damaged roof and repaint window trim, and approved adding Historic Overlay zoning to the Burkett-Webb House at 940 Sayles Boulevard. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-2024-03 for roof replacement and window trim repaint at 2241 College Street (5-0)
• Approved Historic Overlay zoning HOZ-2024-01 for property at 940 Sayles Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)

• Replace roof and paint window trim at Hawkins House — approved
  2241 College Street
• Add Historic Overlay zoning to 940 Sayles Boulevard — approved
  940 Sayles Boulevard

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider routine items including approval of June minutes and financial statements, and will discuss and possibly act on an authorized signing document for Carlyle and other future investments. The board will also vote on terminating benefits for a deceased beneficiary and on a $10,855.75 payment to Jackson Walker for legal work on the Carlyle investment.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 minutes
• Approval of June 2024 financial statements
• Discussion and possible action on authorized signing document for Carlyle and other future investments
• Termination of benefits to deceased beneficiary Tyre Hancock effective February 3, 2024
• Payment to Jackson Walker for legal work on Carlyle investment in the amount of $10,855.75

City Council

This is a special called work session of the Abilene City Council, scheduled only if business is not finished on July 22. The council will receive a presentation on the revised FY2024 and proposed FY2025 budgets, then hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to approve the budgets, set the tax levy, and adopt fees for FY2024-2025. No votes are taken during public comments.

• Presentation: Revised FY 2024 and Proposed FY 2025 Budgets
• Ordinance (First Reading): Approving Revised 2023-2024 Budget
• Ordinance (First Reading): Approving Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance (First Reading): Setting the Tax Levy
• Ordinance (First Reading): Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2024-2025

• Approving the Revised 2023-2024 Budget — introduced
• Approving the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget — introduced
• Setting the Tax Levy — introduced
• Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2024-2025 — introduced

City Council

The Abilene City Council is holding a special called work session and budget hearing to review the revised FY 2024 and proposed FY 2025 budgets. They will consider ordinances on first reading to approve the budgets, set the tax levy, and adopt fees and charges for FY 2024-2025. Public comments will be heard, but no formal action will be taken during that period.

• Revised FY 2024 budget approval (first reading)
• Proposed FY 2025 budget approval (first reading)
• Setting the tax levy for FY 2024-2025
• Adopting fees and charges for FY 2024-2025
• Public hearing on budget and tax levy

The Abilene City Council held a budget work session and approved first readings of the revised FY 2023-24 budget, the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, a tax rate of $0.763 per $100 valuation, and the FY 2024-25 fee schedule, all by 7-0 votes. The council also reached consensus on several budget items, including not funding pickleball courts, using cash for library furniture, deferring fire station concrete aprons, and funding five new police officers.

• Approved revised FY 2023-24 budget on first reading (7-0)
• Approved proposed FY 2024-25 budget on first reading with changes (7-0)
• Approved tax rate of $0.763 per $100 valuation on first reading (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 fee schedule on first reading (7-0)
• Consensus to not fund Rose Park pickleball courts at this time
• Consensus to cash-fund $3M for AHS Main Library FF&E
• Consensus to defer fire station concrete aprons until later in FY 25
• Consensus to keep five new police officers in the budget

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding property sales, lease amendments, and economic development. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances for planned development districts and requests to allow shipping container storage at Walmart locations.

• Purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup trucks for Abilene Fire Department
• Sale of real property located at 453 South 27th Street, Abilene
• Economic development agreements for 5541, 5549, and 5557 N 10th St.
• Economic development agreement for 442 Portland Ave.
• Zoning amendment for 368 Centenary Drive to allow medium density residential

City Council approved a consent agenda including fire department vehicle purchases and economic development agreements. The council also approved three zoning ordinances, including a new planned development district and shipping container storage for Walmart locations.

• Approved purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup trucks for Abilene Fire Department (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Service Center West Lease with Brevard Capital, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved agreement with TxDOT to improve South 14th Street intersection infrastructure (7-0)
• Authorized sale of real property at 453 South 27th Street (7-0)
• Approved economic development agreements with Thornton Custom Homes and Habitat for Humanity (7-0)
• Approved creation of Planned Development District PD-187 at 368 Centenary Drive (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Walmart at 4350 Southwest Dr. to allow shipping container storage (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Walmart at 1650 Hwy 351 to allow shipping container storage (7-0)

Airport Development Board

The board will review airport management reports covering terminal improvements, aircraft ramps, and budget updates. Members will also consider recommendations for a reimbursable agreement with the FAA and a lease amendment for the Brevard Capital Service Center West.

• Recommendation for an FAA reimbursable agreement for fiber line relocation inspection services
• Amendment 1 to the Brevard Capital Service Center West Lease
• Updates on Terminal Improvements/Expansion and Aircraft Ramp Project
• Review of statistical reports and air service development

• Reimbursable Agreement with FAA for Fiber Line Relocation Inspection Services
• Amendment 1 to the Brevard Capital Service Center West Lease
  Brevard Capital Service Center West

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The board will discuss its charge and duties with the Mayor. Discussion topics include CityLink services, airport terminal restroom accessibility, and Code Red.

• Discussion of Board charge and duties with the Mayor
• CityLink Services and Management discussion
• Airport Terminal Accessible/Assisted Restroom discussion
• Code Red discussion
• CityLink Report

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings to consider rehabilitation orders, demolition directives, or civil penalties for eleven Abilene properties. The agenda outlines a policy requiring owners to secure buildings and maintain lots within ten days of notice; the city may perform required work and bill owners if they do not comply. No final decisions are scheduled until after these hearings conclude.

• Public hearings on rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties for eleven properties (including 1018 Orange St, 1334 Elm St, and 625 Mesquite St)
• Review of June 5, 2024 Board hearing minutes
• Policy notice requiring property owners to secure sites and complete repairs within ten days or face city action and billing
• Executive session scheduled for attorney consultation on board legal standards

The Abilene Board of Building Standards reviewed ten property cases involving code violations. The Board unanimously ordered the demolition of five properties deemed public nuisances where repair was considered unreasonable. For the remaining five properties, the Board ordered owners to repair the structures within specified timelines, requiring permits and inspections.

• Approved minutes correction for case 24-000346 (5-0-1)
• Ordered demolition of 1018 Orange St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1334 Elm St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1317 Beech St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 501 Meander St (6-0)
• Ordered repair of 850 Vine St (6-0)
• Ordered repair of 625 Mesquite St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 433 Cockerell St (6-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 1018 Orange St. — approved
  1018 Orange St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1334 Elm St. — approved
  1334 Elm St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1317 Beech St. — approved
  1317 Beech St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several requests regarding property zoning and land use. Items include a conditional use permit for residential units, the creation of a planned development district, and a zoning change to medical use.

• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex and accessory dwelling unit at 748 Washington Boulevard
• Creation of Planned Development District PD-186 for 6.99 acres of Tract 318 and 2.727 acres of G E Harlan
• Zoning change from Medium Density to Medical Use for approximately 0.40 acres at 1750 Pine St

The Commission approved the creation of Planned Development District PD-186 and a zoning change to Medical Use at 1750 Pine St. A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a duplex and accessory dwelling unit at 748 Washington Boulevard was denied.

• Approved creation of Planned Development District PD-186 with revisions (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Medium Density to Medical Use at 1750 Pine St (5-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for duplex and ADU at 748 Washington Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

• Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a duplex and an ADU — denied
  748 Washington Boulevard · 3 units
• Create a new Planned Development District (PDD-186) — approved
  9.717 ac
• Change zoning from Medium Density (MD) to Medical Use (MU) — approved
  1750 Pine St. · 0.4 ac

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding residential density and commercial zoning. The agenda also includes discussions on energy efficient facility improvements and economic development agreements.

• Zoo Parking & Lighting Improvements agreement with Jacob & Martin
• Phase 5 Energy Efficient Facility Improvements agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings America Inc.
• Phase 6 Generator Improvements agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings America Inc.
• Purchase of a replacement bar screen compactor unit from Vision Equipment for Buck Creek Pump Station
• Economic Development Agreements for properties at 3402 Vogel St., 2809 S 11th St., 2718 Westview Dr., 2710 Westview Dr., 2702 Westview Dr., and 2702 N Willis St.

The Abilene City Council approved its consent agenda (items 2-7, 9-13 and 15) on a 6-0 vote, with Mayor Pro-tem McAlister abstaining on item 12 due to a conflict of interest. Approved items included a resolution denying AEP Texas's 2024 rate increase application, a professional services agreement with Jacob & Martin for zoo parking and lighting improvements, and agreements with Schneider Electric for energy efficiency and generator work. The council also approved venue tax revenue bonds for the Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District and amended bylaws for Keep Abilene Beautiful. A zoning request at 19 Windmill Circle was pulled and not considered, and no action was taken in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-7, 9-13 and 15 (6-0, Regan absent)
• Approved item 12 with Mayor Pro-tem McAlister abstaining (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 144-2024 appointing Eric Bruntmyer to the Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District Board (term ends November 2025)
• Approved Resolution 145-2024, professional services agreement with Jacob & Martin for zoo parking and lighting improvements
• Approved Resolution 146-2024 denying AEP Texas 2024 rate increase application and finding city rate case expenses reimbursable
• Approved Resolutions 147-2024 and 148-2024 with Schneider Electric for Phase 5 energy efficiency and Phase 6 generator improvements
• Approved Resolution 150-2024 purchasing a replacement bar screen compactor unit from Vision Equipment for Buck Creek Pump Station
• Approved Resolution 153-2024 authorizing issuance of Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District venue tax revenue bonds (hotel occupancy tax), Series 2024 (6-0)

• Entering Into Economic Development Agreements with Thornton Custom Homes — approved
  3402 Vogel St., 2809 S 11th St., 2718 Westview Dr., 2710 Wes
• Approval of Single-Family Rehabilitation Program Budget with HOME Program Funds — approved
  2102 Vine Street
• Create A New Planned Development District (PD-187) — introduced
  368 Centenary Drive
• Amend The Terms Of The Planned Development District 57 — introduced
  4350 Southwest Dr.
• Change The Zoning Of Approximately 1.02 Acres From Light Industrial (LI) To General Commercial (GC) — deferred
  19 Windmill Circle · 1.02 ac
• Amend The Terms Of The Planned Development District 91 — introduced
  1650 Hwy 351

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review financial statements and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding benefit terminations, contribution refunds, and investment signing authority.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 and June 7, 2024 minutes
• Approval of May 2024 financial statements
• Termination of benefits for Sharon Garvin Lammers
• Refund of contributions to Bravid Duke
• Authorized signing document for Carlyle and future investments

TIRZ Board

The TIRZ #2 Board will review the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider a special request from the Community Foundation of Abilene regarding public improvement assistance for 858 N. 1st Street.

• Review and action on June 17, 2024 minutes
• Special Request: Public Improvement Assistance for 858 N. 1st Street (Tim Littlejohn)

• Special Request from Community Foundation of Abilene for Public Improvement Assistance
  858 N. 1st Street

Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board

The board will review the minutes from the September 7, 2023, meeting. Members will also receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Street Maintenance Program 2024-2025.

• Approval of September 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Street Maintenance Program 2024-2025 update
• Discussion of future meeting dates

TIRZ Board

The TIRZ #2 Board will review a financial update for the district and consider several requests. These include assistance for 850 Pine Street and development for Heritage Square.

• Financial update of TIRZ District #2
• Public improvement assistance request for 850 Pine Street
• City of Abilene request for Heritage Square Development
• Landscape maintenance and litter abatement for Cypress Street

• Public Improvement Assistance for 850 Pine Street
  850 Pine Street
• Request for Heritage Square Development
  Heritage Square

Venue Board

The Board will discuss the FY 2025 allocation of the 2% Venue Tax and review a presentation on Frontier Texas!. Members are also scheduled to consider the approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Revised Budget and the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget.

• Issuance of Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District Venue Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2024
• FY 2025 Allocation of the 2% Venue Tax
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Revised Budget and Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Municipal Advisory Agreement with Hilltop Securities Inc.
• Acceptance of the Annual Audit Report for the year ending September 30, 2023

• Issuance of Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District Venue Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2024
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Revised Budget and Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Abilene/Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board will meet to discuss and take action on fiscal year 2025 membership and HHSC funding. The board will also address VOCA Board Resolution Forms for a grant application.

• FY 2025 Membership and HHSC Funding
• VOCA Board Resolution Forms for Grant Application

The Child Advocacy Center Board held a special called meeting on June 17, 2024. The board discussed and approved the FY 2025 Membership and HHSC Funding and VOCA Board Resolution Forms for Grant Application as written. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.

• Approved FY 2025 Membership and HHSC Funding and VOCA Board Resolution Forms for Grant Application as written (motion by P. Crowley, seconded by C. Wasson, passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget reductions and the reconstruction of two recreation centers. The agenda includes several resolutions for equipment purchases, construction contracts, and land donations.

• Donation of approximately 115.35 acres to the State of Texas Veteran's Land Board
• Purchase of four 2025 Kenworth T480 chassis with dump bodies for Water Distribution
• Street Resurfacing Project Work Zone N6B in Pasadena Heights neighborhood
• Construction Manager At-Risk Services for G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez Recreation Centers
• Zoning changes for 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd and 542 E. Ambler Avenue

The Abilene City Council approved a $15 million bond issuance for Abilene Zoo improvements and awarded a contract for the Camp Barkeley Dog Park relocation. The council also passed a consent agenda covering various vehicle purchases, street resurfacing bids, and zoning changes. A discussion on FY24/FY25 budget reductions and the proposed demolition of two recreation centers took place, but no vote was taken on those items.

• Approved $15M General Obligation Bonds for Abilene Zoo (7-0)
• Awarded Camp Barkeley Dog Park relocation to Teinert Construction (6-1)
• Approved updated Tax Abatement Policy and Chapter 380 Guidelines (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Tax Abatement Agreements with Lancium, LLC (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy to Light Industrial at 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy to Light Industrial on N Treadaway Blvd (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from General Retail to General Commercial at 542 E. Ambler Ave (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Regulations regarding plat approvals (7-0)

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will review the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting. Members will also discuss future governance, committee reports, and program updates.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Executive Committee meetings and future governance
• Public hearing and action on Keep Abilene Beautiful Bylaws
• Events, Marketing and Education Committee report
• Grants Committee report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting. The Board will also consider a request for a variance regarding a side setback at 2009 South 19th Street.

• Variance for a 2.5-foot side setback instead of the required 3.0 feet for an attached carport at 2009 South 19th Street

• Variance to Allow a 2.5-Foot Side Setback for an Attached Carport
  2009 South 19th Street

Child Advocacy Center Board

The board will discuss the Loose Change for Change event, including a debrief and planning for 2025. The agenda also includes community outreach, the Ribbon Trailer, and updates regarding staff and mental health counselor job descriptions.

• Debrief of 2024 Loose Change for Change event
• Development of committees for 2025 event
• Mental Health Counselor job description update and posting
• Grants updates

The Child Advocacy Board approved the minutes from its 4/2/2024 meeting and discussed the 2024 Loose Change event, which raised $7,000. Members discussed keeping three outreach events for 2024 and confirmed the ribbon trailer is being decommissioned. The board scheduled a called meeting for Monday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m., where a board resolution on VOCA funding is expected.

• Approved minutes from 4/2/2024 board meeting (motion by J. Hicks, 2nd by D. Moore; passed)
• Confirmed decommissioning the ribbon trailer; Craig volunteered to make a shadow box display
• Discussed keeping National Night Out, Truck or Treat and Feast of Sharing as 2024 outreach events
• Scheduled called meeting for Monday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m. for VOCA funding board resolution

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board will discuss a contribution study. The board may also take action regarding a payment to Foster & Foster for various actuarial and review services.

• Discussion of contribution study from Foster & Foster
• Possible $44,720.00 payment to Foster & Foster for experience study, GASB 67 & 68, PRB Intensive review, and October 1, 2023 actuarial study

Board of Building Standards

The Abilene Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings to consider rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties for seven residential addresses. Property owners must secure lots and complete repairs within ten days of the hearing results, or the city may perform the work and bill them. The board may also approve minutes from its May 1 meeting and enter executive session to consult with legal counsel.

• Case #24-000346 at 450 Peach St (Christian Broadcasting Co.)
• Cases #24-001138 & #24-001139 at 1825 Jefferies St and 1126 Kirkwood St (Legacy Dwelling LLC)
• Case #23-001799 at 1817 N 10th St (Methoucela Ntibashirinzigo)
• Policy requiring lot cleanup within ten days or city billing for work
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of two properties deemed public nuisances. Three other property owners were ordered to provide repair plans and permits within 30 days, while one case was tabled.

• Ordered demolition of 1817 N 10th St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1317 Walnut St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1413 Delano St: 30 days for permits/plan (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 450 Peach St: 30 days for permits/plan (5-0)
• Ordered repair of 1825 Jefferies St: 30 days for permits/plan (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1126 Kirkwood St: 30 days for cleanup/permits/plan (7-0)
• Tabled case for 850 Vine St until July 3 meeting (7-0)
• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Demolition Order: 1817 N 10th St — approved
  1817 N 10" St
• Demolition Order: 850 Vine St — deferred
  850 Vine St
• Repair Order: 1413 Delano St — approved
  1413 Delano St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several plat requests for additions and subdivisions. The agenda also includes multiple zoning requests regarding residential density, street name changes, and shipping container storage.

• Street name change: North 13th Street between Grape Street and North Treadaway Boulevard to Gladys Abor Street
• New Planned Development (PD-187) for medium density residential at 368 Centenary Drive
• Amendment to PD 57 for shipping container storage at 4350 Southwest Dr.
• Amendment to PDD-74 to reduce minimum setbacks at 4693 Sierra Sunset
• Zoning change from Light Industrial to General Commercial at 19 Windmill Circle

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three subdivision plats and amended two Walmart Planned Development Districts to allow seasonal shipping container storage. The Commission denied a request to rename a portion of North 13th Street and denied a request to reduce setbacks for two lots in the Sierra Sunset Addition. A rezoning for a gym at 19 Windmill Circle was approved, and a Planned Development District for an apartment complex at 368 Centenary Drive was approved with modified density limits.

• Approved final plats for Denali Addition Section 2A-1, Speedway Chapel Hill Mobile Resort Park, and Lancium Subdivision (6-0)
• Denied request to rename portion of North 13th Street to Gladys Abor Street (6-0)
• Approved Planned Development District PD-187 at 368 Centenary Drive with 3 units per lot limit (6-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-57 at 4350 Southwest Dr for seasonal shipping container storage (6-0)
• Denied request to amend PDD-74 setbacks for Sierra Sunset Lots 7 and 8 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 19 Windmill Circle from Light Industrial to General Commercial for a gym (6-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-91 at 1650 Hwy 351 for seasonal shipping container storage (6-0)

• Denali Addition Section 2A-1 Final Plat — approved
• Speedway Chapel Hill Mobile Resort Park Final Plat — approved
• Lancium Subdivision Final Plat — approved
• Street Name Change: North 13th Street to Gladys Abor Street — denied
  North 13th Street between Grape Street and North Treadaway B
• Create A New Planned Development District (PD-187)
  368 Centenary Drive

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review April 2024 financial statements and meeting minutes. Members will also discuss investment policies, asset allocation, and an actuarial study regarding contribution rates.

• Approval of April 23, 2024 minutes
• Approval of April 2024 financial statements
• Discussion on Secretary/Treasurer position
• Review of FY 2nd quarter results and April 2024 flash report
• Actuarial study presentation on funding ratio

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will hold an election for its leadership positions. The commission will also consider a request to replace the roof at 1702 Belmont Boulevard.

• Election of Chairperson, Chairperson Pro Tem, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms
• Review of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness request to replace the roof of the Brumley/McEachern House at 1702 Belmont Boulevard

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the hipped tile roof of the Brumley/McEachern House at 1702 Belmont Boulevard with composition shingles, with the condition that the color match the existing historic roof. The Commission also approved minutes from its February 27, 2024 meeting and elected officers: Ms. Pebbles Lee as Chair, Ms. Tammy Kister as Chair Pro Tem, Mr. Steve Butman as Secretary, and Mr. Jason Garrod as Sergeant at Arms. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to replace roof at 1702 Belmont Boulevard with composition shingles, color to match existing historic roof (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Ms. Pebbles Lee continue as Chair
• Elected Ms. Tammy Kister as Chair Pro Tem
• Elected Mr. Steve Butman as Secretary
• Elected Mr. Jason Garrod as Sergeant at Arms

• Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the roof of the Brumley/McEachern House — approved
  1702 Belmont Boulevard, Abilene, Texas

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests and economic development agreements. The agenda also includes a commercial lease approval for Chick-fil-A, Inc. at Southwest Drive Complex Park.

• Economic Development Agreement: West Texas Custom Builders (1417 Locust St.)
• Economic Development Agreement: West Texas Custom Builders (1425 Locust St.)
• Zoning Change: 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd. from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial
• Zoning Change: 2500 Block of N Treadaway Blvd. from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial
• Zoning Change: 542 E. Ambler Avenue from General Retail to General Commercial

City Council approved a commercial lease for a Chick-fil-A restaurant at 4300 Southwest Drive. The council also approved several zoning changes, board appointments, and economic development agreements via a consent agenda.

• Approved 40-year lease of 2.596 acres at 4300 Southwest Drive to Chick-fil-A, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 3 Subdivision Regulation regarding Plat Approval Procedure (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Parks & Recreation and Senior Citizens Advisory boards (7-0)
• Approved bid to Vector Controls LLC for Transmission Line Large Valve Equipment (7-0)
• Approved street use license with Sojourner Drilling Corporation at 2801-2902 Vogel Avenue (7-0)
• Approved economic development agreements with West Texas Custom Builders for 1417 and 1425 Locust St. (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial at 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd. (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial at 2500 block of N Treadaway Blvd. (7-0)

• Extended Term Street Use License with Sojourner Drilling Corporation — approved
  2801 Vogel Avenue to 2902 Vogel Avenue
• Economic Development Agreement with West Texas Custom Builders
  1417 Locust St.
• Economic Development Agreement with West Texas Custom Builders
  1425 Locust St.
• Rezoning 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd
  917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd. · 0.29 ac
• Rezoning 2500 Block of N Treadaway Blvd
  East Side Of The 2500 Block Of N Treadaway Blvd. · 0.08 ac
• Rezoning 542 E Ambler Avenue
  542 E. Ambler Avenue · 0.35 ac
• Amending Chapter 3 Subdivision Regulation, Article 1, Subdivision Procedures, Division 4, Plat Approval Procedure — approved
• Commercial Lease of 4300 Southwest Drive to Chick-fil-A, Inc — approved
  4300 Southwest Drive · 2.596 ac

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will vote on a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan and the Carver Park Plat. Staff will provide updates on zoo, senior, and aquatics programs.

• Vote for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan discussion
• Carver Park Plat public hearing and action
• Adventure Cove seasonal opening updates
• Service awards for Marc Elizondo and Mike McBride

The Parks & Recreation Board approved joining Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Carver Park plat to support building an updated GV Daniels Recreation Center. The board also voted to keep David Pittman as Chairperson and Gary Grubbs as Vice Chairperson, and approved the minutes from March 19, 2024. Staff reported on the Lake Fort Phantom Hill Park Master Plan, which will go to City Council for consideration on July 25, 2024, along with updates on aquatics, parks, recreation, seniors, and the zoo.

• Approved joining Carver Park Lot 1 and Lot 2 for the GV Daniels Recreation Center (all in favor)
• Re-elected David Pittman as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Re-elected Gary Grubbs as Vice Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2024 (all in favor)

• Lake Fort Phantom Master Plan — introduced
  Lake Fort Phantom Hill Park
• Carver Park Plat — approved
  Carver Park

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The board will review minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting and introduce new personnel. Discussion topics include an upcoming Juneteenth celebration and a Senior Talent Showcase scheduled for August.

• Review of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Katie Tobolt, Cesar Chavez Senior Center Coordinator
• Introduction of Rosa Canales, Board Member
• Discussion of Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th
• Discussion of August Senior Talent Showcase

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The board will discuss its official charge and duties with the Mayor and City Manager. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding Fire Station #9 and an update on CityLink.

• Discussion of board charge and duties
• Public hearing for Fire Station #9
• CityLink update
• Approval of March and April meeting minutes

City Council

The Abilene City Council will meet to review several proposed economic development agreements and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes a pre-development agreement for the Convention Center and traffic changes near Bonham Elementary. The council will also discuss updates to the 2024 Water Conservation Plan.

• Pre-development agreement with Garfield Public/Private, LLC for 1100 N 6th Street
• Economic development agreements for 1438 N 6th St and 766 Jeanette St
• Traffic restriction changes at Bonham Elementary
• Leasing three police administration vehicles via D&M Leasing
• Conditional use permits for 526 Highland Ave and 1902 Bridge Avenue

City Council approved a pre-development agreement for capital improvements to the Abilene Convention Center. The council also granted conditional use permits for a counseling ministry and a duplex, and approved the abandonment of an alley. Additionally, the council appointed new leadership roles for Mayor Pro-tem and Deputy Mayor Pro-tem.

• Approved pre-development agreement with Garfield Public/Private, LLC for Convention Center improvements (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for counseling ministry at 526 Highland Ave (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for duplex at 1902 Bridge Avenue (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of L-shaped alley between Oakland Drive and Forrest Avenue (7-0)
• Approved traffic restriction changes at Bonham Elementary to remove 'do not enter' signs (7-0)
• Appointed Kyle McAlister as Mayor Pro-tem and Travis Craver as Deputy Mayor Pro-tem (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7-20, including board appointments and vehicle leases (7-0; 6-0 for item 11)
• Approved 2024 Water Conservation Plan Update (7-0)

• Amendment Five to the Ground Lease with Abilene Aero for an Above Ground Fuel Farm — approved
• 2024 Water Conservation Plan Update and Drought Contingency Plan Ordinance — approved
• Economic Development Agreement with Chowning Realty LLC — approved
  1438 N 6th St
• Economic Development Agreement with Salazar Custom Homes — approved
  766 Jeanette St
• Extended Term Street Use License — approved
  4002 Forrest Creek Court
• Amending Chapter 18, Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Change Traffic Restrictions at Bonham Elementary — approved
  Intersection of Buccaneer and Potomac

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review updates on airport projects, air service development, and federal budget status. The board will also consider recommending a lease amendment to the City Council.

• Lease amendment recommendation for Bowie's ABI, LLC
• Updates on terminal improvements and aircraft ramp projects
• Review of FAA Reauthorization and federal budget status
• Appointment of chairs for facility and marketing subcommittees

• Amendment 2 to the Lease with Bowie's ABI, LLC

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will meet to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a report on bylaws and the KAB bank account, as well as updates from the Grant and EME committees.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes
• Review of Keep Abilene Beautiful Bylaws
• Executive Committee report on bylaws and bank account
• Grant Committee report
• Events, Marketing, and Education Committee report

Office of Neighborhood Services

The Neighborhood Services Advisory Board will receive reports and hold discussions regarding funding applications. The board is tasked with making recommendations on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funding.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding applications
• Discussion of HOME Investment Partnership funding applications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several plat requests for Butterfield Meadows, Fairway Oaks Estates, and Steele Addition. Additionally, the body will consider three zoning changes involving industrial and commercial classifications.

• Final plat for Butterfield Meadows Section 6
• Preliminary plat for Fairway Oaks Estates
• Final plat for the Steele Addition
• Zoning change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial at 917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd
• Zoning change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial on the east side of the 2500 block of N Treadaway Blvd

• Final plat for Butterfield Meadows Section 6
• Preliminary plat for Fairway Oaks Estates
• Final plat for the Steele Addition
• Z-2024-08: Rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial
  917 & 919 S Treadaway Blvd · 0.29 ac
• Z-2024-09: Rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial
  East Side of the 2500 Block Of N Treadaway Blvd · 0.08 ac
• Z-2024-10: Rezoning from General Retail to General Commercial
  542 E. Ambler Avenue · 0.35 ac

Library Advisory Board

The board will review the Library Director's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023. Members will also discuss on-order catalog comments to make a recommendation regarding pending book orders.

• Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recommendation on pending book orders
• Library Director's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023

The board recommended that the Library Director approve pending book orders after noting no public comments were received via the online catalog. The board also reviewed the Fiscal Year 2023 annual report, which showed an 8% increase in visitors.

• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of pending book orders to the Library Director (unanimous)

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will conduct public hearings regarding several properties. The board is considering cases for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at various locations in Abilene.

• 631 N. 13th St. (Case# 23-000296)
• 317 Bois D Arc St. (Case# 23-001201)
• 1333 Chestnut St. (Case# 24-000017)
• 1126 Mulberry St. (Case# 23-005400)
• 2970 S 6th St. (Case# 24-000130)

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of four properties deemed public nuisances. Three other properties were ordered to be repaired within specific timeframes, and one case was tabled.

• Ordered demolition of 631 N 13 St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 317 Bois D Arc St (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1333 Chestnut St (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1126 Mulberry St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 2970 S 6th St (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled case for 450 Peach St (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Ordered demolition of 2218 Russell Ave (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 502 N Willis St (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - Case# 23-000296 — approved
  631 N 13" St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 23-001201 — approved
  317 Bois D Arc St
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 24-000017
  1333 Chestnut St

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding water conservation, street use, and professional service contracts. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances related to traffic restrictions near Bonham Elementary and conditional use permits for residential properties.

• Amending traffic restrictions at Bonham Elementary
• Conditional Use Permit for a counseling ministry at 526 Highland Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 1902 Bridge Avenue
• Abandoning an alley between Oakland Drive and Forrest Avenue
• Medical physicals and firefighting gear for the Abilene Fire Department

The Abilene City Council approved a consent agenda of 17 items (items 3-6 and 8-19) on a 6-0 vote, with one member absent. The council also approved two fire department items: annual medical physicals for AFD employees and the purchase of a second set of structural firefighting protective gear. A water conservation plan update was pulled from consideration before the meeting and was not considered. The council met in executive session but reported no votes or action taken.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-6 and 8-19 (6-0, one absent)
• Approved contracts with WTX-OCHS and Screening For Life for annual AFD medical physicals (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Daco Fire Equipment for structural firefighting protective gear (6-0)
• Item 20 (2024 Water Conservation Plan Update) pulled prior to meeting, not considered
• No votes or action taken in executive session

• Extended Term Street Use License with ONEOK West Texas NGL Pipeline, LLC — approved
• Professional Services Contract for Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) FYs 2025-2050 — approved
• Support for Elsie Manor Project Affordable Housing Program Fund — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for Counseling Ministry — approved
  526 Highland Ave. · 0.16 ac
• Conditional Use Permit for Duplex — approved
  1902 Bridge Avenue · 2 units · 0.19 ac
• Abandonment of Alley between Oakland Drive and Forrest Avenue — approved
  Adjacent to 2317 Forrest Avenue

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review airport management reports and project updates. The board is also considering recommendations to City Council regarding terminal expansion and a land lease valuation task order.

• Recommendation for Rates and Charges Study and Land Lease Valuation Task Order with Kutchins & Groh
• Recommendation for Terminal Expansion and Improvements Project
• Recommendation for Amendment 5 of the Ground Lease with Abilene Aero
• Review of airport project updates including terminal improvements and fuel farm relocation

• Rates and Charges Study and Land Lease Valuation Task Order with Kutchins & Groh
• Terminal Expansion and Improvements Project
• Amendment 5 of the Ground Lease with Abilene Aero

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review financial statements and the 22-23 FY actuarial study. Discussion may include changes to contribution rates and various payments for legal and insurance services.

• Review of March 2024 financial statements
• Presentation of 22-23 FY actuarial study by Foster & Foster
• Discussion of actuarial changes and contribution rates
• Payment to Gallagher for liability coverage
• Payment to Hund, Krier, Wilkerson & Wright P.C. for $468.75 in legal services

City Council

The City Council will review several economic development agreements for new residential construction. The meeting also includes final readings for multiple zoning requests and budget amendments.

• Economic development agreements for homes at 325 Poplar St. and 2541, 2545, 2547, and 2551 Bel Air Dr.
• Zoning change for 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. from Single Family Residential to General Retail
• Zoning change for land west of Butterfield Meadows Parkway from Agricultural Open to Residential Single Family
• Conditional use permit for a duplex at 2781 Beech St.
• Amendments to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget

City Council approved a $1.77 million amendment to the 2023-2024 operating budget and the donation of 111 acres to the Veteran's Land Board. The council also approved several rezoning requests and economic development agreements for new home construction.

• Approved 2023-2024 operating budget amendment of $1,770,914.60 (6-0)
• Approved donation of 111 acres to Veteran's Land Board for cemetery expansion (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 138.26 acres west of Butterfield Meadows Parkway to Residential Single Family (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.94 acres at 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for duplex at 2781 Beech St (6-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-178 at 309 S Pioneer Drive for residential and accessory use (6-0)
• Approved economic development agreements for new homes at 325 Poplar St and 2541, 2545, 2547, and 2551 Bel Air Dr (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two pursuit rated pickups for Police Administration and Patrol (6-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for Duplex — approved
  2781 Beech St, Abilene, TX 79601 · 2 units
• Rezoning from RS-8 to GR
  6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. · 1.94 ac
• Economic Development Agreement with Ellis Island Holding — approved
  325 Poplar St. · 1 units
• Economic Development Agreement with Abilene Custom Homes — approved
  2541 Bel Air Dr. · 1 units
• Economic Development Agreement with Abilene Custom Homes — approved
  2545 Bel Air Dr. · 1 units
• Economic Development Agreement with Abilene Custom Homes — approved
  2547 Bel Air Dr. · 1 units
• Economic Development Agreement with Abilene Custom Homes — approved
  2551 Bel Air Dr. · 1 units

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will discuss potential changes to the organization's bylaws and explore future governance options. The meeting also includes updates on coordinator purchasing procedures and upcoming spring and summer events.

• Review of KAB Coordinator purchasing procedures
• Presentation regarding Keep Abilene Beautiful bylaws
• Discussion on future governance options for KAB
• Update on spring and summer 2024 events
• Reports from the Grant, Events, Marketing, and Education committees

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will discuss its charge and duties with the Mayor and City Manager. Members will also discuss goals for 2024 and recommend topics for future meetings.

• Discussion of board charge and duties
• Establishment of 2024 goals
• Recommendation of upcoming board topics

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect new officers and approve minutes from the February 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes public hearings for multiple requests regarding property setbacks, building heights, and billboard separation.

• Variance request for 1326 Walnut Street involving front and rear setbacks
• Variance request for 2598 EN 10th Street for an accessory structure setback
• Variance request for 3834 Kady Ridge regarding carport height and street side setback
• Variance request for 2334 Innisbrook Drive regarding a rear setback
• Variance request for 2479 S. Treadaway Boulevard concerning billboard separation

The Board approved several variance requests regarding building setbacks, landscaping buffers, and sign placement. The Board also elected its officers and approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Elected Jon Loudermilk as Chair, Shawnda Rixey as Chair Pro Tem, Louis Zientek as Secretary, and Melissa Sparks as Sergeant at Arms (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved front and rear setback variances for 1326 Walnut Street (5-0)
• Approved rear setback and landscape buffer variances for 2598 EN 10th Street (5-0)
• Approved height and street side setback variances for a carport at 3834 Kady Ridge (5-0)
• Approved rear setback variance for 2334 Innisbrook Drive (5-0)
• Approved separation variances for an LED advertising sign at 2479 S. Treadaway Boulevard (4-0)

• Front and rear setback variance — approved
  1326 Walnut Street
• Landscape buffer variance — approved
  2598 EN 10" Street
• Rear setback variance — approved
  2598 EN 10" Street

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will conduct public hearings regarding several properties. The board is considering cases for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at various locations in Abilene.

• Case# 22-003066: 1317 Beech St.
• Case# 23-003173: 625 Mesquite St.
• Case# 23-003591: 2041 Graham St.
• Case# 23-004015: 1002 Cedar St.
• Case# 23-004016: 426 Sewell St.

The Board of Building Standards ordered several property owners to either perform repairs within specific timeframes or demolish structures deemed public nuisances. Two properties were ordered for demolition, while others were granted time to submit repair plans and permits.

• Ordered repair of 1317 Beech St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 625 Mesquite St (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 2041 Graham St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1002 Cedar St (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 426 Sewell St (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 1517 Sycamore St (7-0)
• Tabled case for 1413 Delano St for 30 days (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 300 Wall St, 5502 N 1st St, and 5512 N 1st St (6-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 1317 Beech St. — approved
  1317 Beech St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 625 Mesquite St. — approved
  625 Mesquite St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 2041 Graham St. — approved
  2041 Graham St.

Venue Board

The board will consider an order to impose a 2% additional hotel occupancy tax for Frontier Texas! and the Expo Center of Taylor County. The meeting also includes discussions on bond issuance for Frontier Texas! and approval of revised FY 2023-24 budgets.

• Election of board officers
• 2% additional Hotel Occupancy Tax order
• Bond issuance discussion for Frontier Texas!
• Approval of revised FY 2023-24 budgets

• Imposition and Levy of an Additional Hotel Occupancy Tax for Frontier Texas! and Expo Center projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several zoning and plat applications. These include requests for a counseling ministry at 526 Highland Ave and a duplex at 1902 Bridge Avenue. The commission will also consider an alley abandonment near Forrest Avenue.

• Counseling ministry request at 526 Highland Ave
• Duplex request at 1902 Bridge Avenue
• Final plat for Yellowhouse Machinery Subdivision
• Alley abandonment near 2317 Forrest Avenue

The commission approved a final plat for the Yellowhouse Machinery Subdivision and two conditional use permits for a counseling ministry and a duplex. Additionally, the commission approved a request to abandon an alley adjacent to 2317 Forrest Avenue.

• Approved final plat for Yellowhouse Machinery Subdivision with conditions (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for counseling ministry at 526 Highland Ave (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for duplex at 1902 Bridge Avenue (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of alley between Oakland Drive and Forrest Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)

• Final plat for the Yellowhouse Machinery Subdivision — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for a Counseling Ministry — approved
  526 Highland Ave. · 0.16 ac
• Conditional Use Permit for a Duplex — approved
  1902 Bridge Avenue · 2 units · 0.19 ac
• Abandonment of Alley — approved
  Adjacent To 2317 Forrest Avenue

Child Advocacy Center Board

The board will review minutes from the February 27 meeting and discuss staff training regarding internet safety and Texas standards. Members will also address the division manager transition and community outreach events. The interim division manager will provide updates on hiring status, grants, and performance targets.

• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes
• Staff training on internet safety and Texas standards
• Discussion regarding division manager transition
• Community outreach: Change for Change event
• Interim Division Manager's report on hiring and grants

The Child Advocacy Center Board approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting. The board agreed to implement training on Texas standards and policies that the board signs off on annually. Staff reported that Amy Bailey will start as Division Manager on April 8, 2024, and noted current performance targets are at 78% against an 83% goal.

• Approved minutes from 2/7/2024 meeting
• Agreed to train on Texas standards and policies
• Volunteers Jim, Misti, and Janey assigned to Change for Change committee
• Tabled discussion on Board’s Role with Division Manager Transition

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests, including a duplex at 2781 Beech St and retail zoning for 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. The agenda also includes discussions on street resurfacing, traffic signals, and amendments to the 2023-2024 operating budget.

• Zoning change for 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd from Single Family Residential to General Retail
• Zoning change for 138.26 acres west of Butterfield Meadows Parkway to Residential Single Family
• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 2781 Beech St
• Street Resurfacing Project Work Zone S23 bid award to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
• Antilley and Memorial Traffic Signal Project bid award to Willis Electric Co., LP

The Abilene City Council approved a $1.7 million reduction to the 2023-2024 operating budget to address declining sales tax revenues. The council also authorized the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Cypress Street Streetscape Improvements Project, allowing construction to begin. Several contracts were awarded, including street resurfacing, traffic signal work, and vehicle leases, while multiple zoning and conditional use permit requests received their first reading.

• Approved $1.7M budget reduction for FY2024 (6-0)
• Authorized Cypress Street Streetscape Project GMP (7-0)
• Approved Bontke Brothers street resurfacing contract (7-0)
• Approved Willis Electric traffic signal contract (7-0)
• Approved Brevard Capital Group airport lease (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Weaver Technologies network services contract (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-20 (7-0)
• First reading for zoning and CUP ordinances

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board will review the FY 2023 financial audit presentation. The meeting includes consideration of payments for audit services and software subscriptions. The board will also address benefit changes and a citizen member appointment.

• $9,900.00 payment to Roberts & McGee, CPA for annual audit preparation
• $12,571.00 payment to Indus Mokshum, LLC for Pension EZ subscription
• Approval of FY 2023 financial audit presentation
• Refund of contributions to Dylan Duggan following his resignation
• Termination of benefits for Jimmy Hughes

Visual Arts Jury

The Visual Arts Jury Board will meet to review minutes from the October 12, 2024 meeting. The board will also discuss and take action on accepting and approving sculpture proposals for public display.

• Review of October 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Sculpture proposals by Michael Matson, James Surls, Jack Massing, and Jeffie Brewer

General

The Airport Development Board will consider recommendations for City Council regarding terminal expansion designs and costs. The meeting also includes discussions on leases for rental car service centers and a new ground lease. Additionally, the board will review a recommendation to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Recommendation for Terminal Improvements and Expansion conceptual design and cost
• Lease recommendations for Rental Car Service Center #1 and #2
• Recommendation to accept a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant
• Change Order 1 for the Airport Terminal Improvements and Expansion Design Task Order
• Recommendation for a new Ground Lease

The Airport Development Board approved recommendations to City Council for two rental car service center leases and a new ground lease for Avis. The board discussed a proposed $50 million terminal renovation but took no vote on the design or change order.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Rental Car Service Center #1 lease to Enterprise
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Rental Car Service Center #2 lease to Brevard Capital
• Approved recommendation to City Council for a new ground lease for Avis in the remote parking lot
• Approved minutes of the February 14, 2024 meeting

• Lease of Rental Car Service Center #1 — approved
• Lease of Rental Car Service Center #2 — approved
• Conceptual Design and Estimated Cost of Airport Terminal Improvements and Expansion
  $50.0M
• Change Order I to the Airport Terminal Improvements and Expansion Design Task Order
• New Ground Lease for Avis — approved
  remote parking lot

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will consider the Rose Park Stormwater Project through a public hearing and discussion. Additional reports cover updates on parks, recreation events, senior programs, and zoo operations.

• Rose Park Stormwater Project (Public Hearing/Action)
• Sears Basketball Court Project
• Valentine Park Pavilion
• Lake Fort Phantom Hill Master Plan
• Zoo Upgrades

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the February 20, 2024 minutes and voted to support the proposed Stormwater plan for the Rose Park Stormwater Project, which would change Rose Park along the creekline. Staff said a grant decision is still pending to help fund the project. The rest of the meeting was reports and event announcements, including completion of the Sears Park basketball court and a new pavilion at Valentine Park.

• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Supported the proposed Stormwater plan for the Rose Park Stormwater Project (all in favor)

• Rose Park Stormwater Project — approved
  Rose Park, Abilene, TX

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including water pipeline construction and repairs at Adventure Cove. The agenda includes requests for an RV park permit and a mobile home zoning change. The council will also address the cancellation of the May 4, 2024, general election.

• Conditional Use Permit for an RV Park at 9017 West Lake Road
• Zoning change from Agricultural Open to Mobile Home in the 7500 block of West Lake Road
• Purchase of four pursuit-rated pickups for the Marshal's Division
• Contract for demolition specifications and monitoring of current recreation centers
• Land donation for the Veteran's Cemetery Expansion

The Abilene City Council approved a conditional use permit for an RV park on about 25.44 acres at 9017 West Lake Road, and rezoned about 1.28 acres in the 7500 block of West Lake Road from Agricultural Open to Mobile Home. The council also approved a consent agenda of routine items, including canceling the May 4, 2024 general election and declaring Shane Price and Lynn Beard elected. A resolution on donating land to the Veteran's Land Board for cemetery expansion was pulled and not considered, and a purchase of four pursuit-rated pickups for the Marshal's Division was pulled before the meeting and not considered. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda items 4-7 and 9-19 (6-0, one absent)
• Approved conditional use permit for an RV park on ~25.44 acres at 9017 West Lake Road (6-0, one absent)
• Approved rezoning ~1.28 acres in the 7500 block of West Lake Road from Agricultural Open to Mobile Home (5-1, one absent)
• Canceled the May 4, 2024 general election and declared Shane Price (Place 1) and Lynn Beard (Place 2) elected (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of one John Deere 5067E cab utility tractor for the Parks Department (consent agenda)
• Approved contracts for recreation center demolition specifications, design of two recreation centers, and repairs at Adventure Cove (consent agenda)
• Approved suspending the April 4, 2024 effective date of AEP Texas Inc.'s requested rate change (consent agenda)
• Pulled from consideration: donation of land to the Veteran's Land Board for cemetery expansion; purchase of four pursuit-rated pickups for the Marshal's Division

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will consider future governance options for KAB and a donation related to an Abilene Preservation League project. The meeting also includes reviews of the quarterly financial report and committee updates.

• Future governance options for KAB
• Abilene Preservation League Project & Donation
• Participation in Abilene Gives Day 2024
• Quarterly Financial Report review

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will discuss its charge and duties with the Mayor and City Manager. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2024 goals, updates on CityLink, and future board topics.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Discussion of board charge and duties
• Review of 2024 goals
• CityLink update
• Selection of upcoming board topics

The board approved the minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting. A scheduled discussion regarding the board's charge and duties was put on hold. The board also reviewed upcoming topics and received a CityLink performance update.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2023 (unanimous)

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting for discussion purposes only. No votes or formal actions will be taken during this session.

• Organizational topics including APD authorized strength and employee benefits
• Capital improvements for streets, utilities, and Maxwell Golf Course
• Discussion of the Stormwater Masterplan and Convention Center
• Community topics including North/South Council Boundary and Micro Transit

The City Council conducted a special work session to review strategic goals and receive staff reports on city operations. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on obtaining council input for future policy and budget decisions.

• Consensus reached to maintain current TMRS COLA status
• Consensus reached to keep street improvements as a top priority
• Council expressed support for exploring a second Venue tax for convention center upgrades
• Council expressed support for a proposed stability pay program for employee years of service
• Council agreed to review a proposed $5 per play maintenance fee for Maxwell Golf Course

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings regarding several properties in Abilene. These cases involve decisions on building rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The board also intends to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting.

• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at 4366 Caldwell Rd.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at 850 Vine St.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at 1166 Lillius St.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at 433 Cockerell Dr.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties at 1858 Sycamore St.

The Board of Building Standards approved minutes from Feb. 7, 2024, then held public hearings on seven condemned properties. The board found five properties to be public nuisances and ordered the owners to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days, or the City may demolish: 4366 Caldwell Rd., 1166 Lillius St., 1858 Sycamore St., 1158 Lillius St., and 3033 S 11th St. Two properties — 850 Vine St. and 433 Cockerell Dr. — were instead ordered repaired under a schedule of 30 days to obtain permits and a plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections, and final inspections by permit expiration. All motions passed unanimously with no abstentions.

• Approved Feb. 7, 2024 minutes as written (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
• 4366 Caldwell Rd.: declared public nuisance and ordered demolished or appealed within 30 days (7-0)
• 850 Vine St.: ordered repaired with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in deadline (7-0)
• 1166 Lillius St.: declared public nuisance and ordered demolished or appealed within 30 days (7-0)
• 433 Cockerell Dr.: ordered repaired with 30-day permit/plan deadline and 60-day rough-in deadline (7-0)
• 1858 Sycamore St.: declared public nuisance and ordered demolished or appealed within 30 days (7-0)
• 1158 Lillius St.: untabled, declared public nuisance, and ordered demolished or appealed within 30 days (7-0)
• 3033 S 11th St.: declared public nuisance and ordered demolished or appealed within 30 days (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 4366 Caldwell Rd. — approved
  4366 Caldwell Rd.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 850 Vine St. — approved
  850 Vine St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1166 Lillius St. — approved
  1166 Lillius St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several plat applications and zoning requests. These items include land use changes for residential, retail, and industrial developments in Abilene.

• Preliminary Plat for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision (1124-PP)
• Final Plat for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision Lot 1 (1224-FP)
• Final plat for Sierra Sunset Addition Continuation 1 (7722-FP)
• Final plat for Fort Phantom Hill Subdivision Section 5, Block D, Lots 101-103 (1824-FP)
• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 2781 Beech St

The Commission approved three plats and three zoning changes, including a request for a restaurant at 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. One plat for Fort Phantom Hill Subdivision was denied. A conditional use permit for a duplex at 2781 Beech St was also approved.

• Approved preliminary plat 1124-PP for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision
• Approved final plat 1224-FP for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision Lot 1
• Approved final plat 7722-FP for Sierra Sunset Addition Continuation 1
• Denied final plat 1824-FP for Fort Phantom Hill Subdivision Section 5
• Approved conditional use permit for duplex at 2781 Beech St (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from RS-8 to GR for restaurant at 6466 Buffalo Gap Rd (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from AO to RS-6 for 138.26 acres west of Butterfield Meadows Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-178 for senior living at 309 S Pioneer Drive (7-0)

• Preliminary Plat for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision — approved
• Final Plat for Abilene Industrial Park Subdivision Lot 1 — approved
• Final plat for Sierra Sunset Addition Continuation 1 — approved
• Final plat for Fort Phantom Hill Subdivision Section 5, Block D, Lots 101-103 — denied
• Conditional Use Permit to Allow A Duplex — approved
  2781 Beech St, Abilene, TX 79601 · 2 units · 0.33 ac
• Change Zoning from RS-8 to GR — approved
  6466 Buffalo Gap Rd. · 1.94 ac
• Change Zoning from AO to RS-6
  West Of Butterfield Meadows Parkway · 138.26 ac

Office of Neighborhood Services

The board will meet to discuss a report regarding CDBG and HOME funds. The meeting also includes a report and action item for approving the minutes from the June 1, 2023, regular meeting.

• Review of CDBG and HOME Funds
• Approval of June 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review January 2024 financial statements and meeting minutes. Members will also discuss investment policies, asset allocation, and a potential Mariner acquisition.

• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes
• Approval of January 2024 financial statements
• Review of 1st quarter results and January flash report
• Discussion of investment policy and asset allocation
• Discussion of Mariner acquisition consent document

• Mariner acquisition

Landmarks Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting. The body will also consider a request to install one wall sign on the front of the Chapman Building at 826 North 3rd Street.

• Approval of October 24, 2023 minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness for one wall sign at 826 North 3rd Street (Chapman Building)

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall sign on the Chapman Building at 826 North 3rd Street, with conditions on font size, cream-colored lettering, and non-permanent attachment. The minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting were also approved. The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for one wall sign at 826 North 3rd Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting (7-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness to Install One Wall Sign on the Front of the Chapman Building — approved
  826 North 3rd Street

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Child Advocacy Center Board will discuss an upcoming awareness event. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of an awareness event
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes

The board decided to use unrestricted funds to cover student costs for this year's awareness event after Prime Time introduced a per-student fee. The board also discussed teacher discomfort with distributing abuse information at Wylie elementary schools and determined that digital copies would be counterproductive.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved use of unrestricted funds to cover current year awareness event costs

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. The board will also discuss pending book orders and the Library Director's Strategic Plan.

• Election of 2024 Chair
• Election of 2024 Vice-Chair
• Review of on-order catalog comments and pending book orders
• Discussion of Library Director's Strategic Plan

The board elected Denise Moore as Chair and Judith Phaneuf as Vice Chair. Members approved the library's strategic plan and recommended the approval of pending book orders to the Library Director.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Denise Moore as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Judith Phaneuf as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of pending book orders (unanimous)
• Approved the library strategic plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding vehicle purchases, software acquisitions, and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes first and final readings of ordinances related to zoning and the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.

• Conditional Use Permit for an RV Park at 9017 West Lake Road
• Zoning change for mobile homes in the 7500 block of West Lake Road
• Zoning change to patio homes at the 2500 block of Bel Air Drive
• Revised budget figures for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Purchase of four Ford Escapes for Code Enforcement and Building Inspection

City Council approved a revised FY 2023-2024 budget that removes a third Assistant Chief of Police position. The council also approved a series of equipment purchases, board appointments, and a zoning change for patio homes.

• Approved revised FY 2023-2024 budget removing third Assistant Chief of Police position (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 1.84 acres at 2500 block of Bel Air Drive to Patio Home (7-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2024 Ford Escapes for Code Enforcement and Building Inspection (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2024 Ford Escapes for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2025 Chevrolet 2500s for Neighborhood Outreach (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two Crafco Supershot 125D Crack Sealing Machines (7-0)
• Approved purchase of custom-built brush-wildland firefighting vehicle from Steele Fire Apparatus, LLC (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Animal Services Advisory Board (7-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for an RV Park — introduced
  9017 West Lake Road · 25.44 ac
• Zoning change from Agricultural Open to Mobile Home — introduced
  7500 Block of West Lake Road · 1.28 ac
• Revised Budget Figures for Fiscal Year 2022-2024 — approved

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will introduce Christine Schutter, the Cobb Park Senior Center Coordinator. The meeting includes discussions on Black History Month activities and May as Senior Citizen Month.

• Introduction of Christine Schutter, Cobb Park Senior Center Coordinator
• Black History Month Scavenger Hunt discussion
• Review of upcoming year meeting dates and 9 am start time change
• Discussion regarding the Senior Brochure
• Discussion regarding May as Senior Citizen Month

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold public hearings regarding a baseball/softball expansion project and a new dog park location. The board will also consider Capital Improvement Grant application projects. Staff will provide updates on zoo upgrades, playground repairs, and senior programs.

• Baseball/Softball Expansion Project
• New Dog Park Location
• Capital Improvement Grant Application Projects
• Zoo upgrades and animal updates
• Playground repair and park sign installations

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to form a task force to help develop recommendations for future baseball and softball facilities, and approved relocating the Camp Barkeley dog park to Cal Young Park off E. South 11th behind the new Animal Services Center. The board also agreed to submit staff-recommended league capital improvement grant applications to the City Council. All votes were unanimous; the board also approved the December 19, 2023 minutes and heard routine staff reports.

• Approved forming a task force to help with baseball/softball expansion recommendations to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved relocating Camp Barkeley dog park to Cal Young Park off E. South 11th behind the new Animal Services Center (all in favor)
• Approved submitting staff-recommended league capital improvement grant applications to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 (all in favor)

• Baseball/Softball Expansion Project Master Plan Task Force — approved
• Relocation of Camp Barkeley Dog Park — approved
  Cal Young Park off E. South 11th

Health Advisory Board

The board will introduce new Health Authority Dr. Gary Holland and receive an update on the MERCY Health Care Center's operating status. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2024 refugee arrival projections and local flu vaccination rates.

• Introduction of new Health Authority, Dr. Gary Holland
• Update on MERCY Health Care Center damage and operating status
• Refugee Program arrival projections for 2024
• Epidemiology update on flu trends and vaccination rates in Taylor County

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also receive a report and discuss potential amendments to the City of Abilene Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposed amendments to Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review recommendations for terminal improvements, including conceptual designs and estimated costs. The board will also consider lease recommendations for two rental car service centers. Management reports will cover various airport projects, such as fuel farm relocation and aircraft ramp work.

• Recommendation for Terminal Improvements and Expansion design and cost
• Lease recommendations for Rental Car Service Center #1 and #2
• Change Order 1 to the Airport Terminal Improvements and Expansion Design Task Order
• Recommendation for a new Ground Lease
• Updates on Fuel Farm Relocation and Aircraft Ramp Project

The Airport Development Board approved the minutes of its January 10, 2024 meeting and received a presentation from Martin Kammerman of ASM on air service issues, including route development and industry trends. The board did not enter the executive session listed on the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 4:32 pm.

• Approved minutes of the January 10, 2024 meeting (motion passed)
• Received ASM presentation on air service development; no action recorded
• Did not enter scheduled executive session
• Adjourned at 4:32 pm (motion passed)

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will consider future governance options including lawyer services. Members will also receive updates on the 2024 Great American Cleanup, Cupid's Kite Fest, and spring training opportunities.

• Future governance options including lawyer services
• 2024 Great American Cleanup held March-May
• Cupid's Kite Fest plans and volunteer needs
• KAB Board Member Training Opportunities in Spring 2024
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting and elect officers. The board will also consider two previously tabled requests regarding property setbacks and fence heights.

• Variance request for a 3-foot setback at 1460 Tanglewood Road
• Variance request regarding the 7-foot maximum fence height at 2918 Arlington Avenue
• Election of officers
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a 3-foot setback instead of the required 7 feet for a 14-foot-tall accessory building at 1460 Tanglewood Road. The request, tabled on January 9, 2024, was approved 5-0 after the applicant said it would not be amended. A separate fence-height variance request at 2918 Arlington Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant and removed from the agenda. The board also approved the minutes of its January 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the January 9, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Removed BA-2023-11 from the table (all in favor)
• Approved a 3-foot setback variance for a 14-foot accessory building at 1460 Tanglewood Road (5-0)
• Removed BA-2024-02 from the table (all in favor)
• Withdrew the fence-height variance request at 2918 Arlington Avenue from the agenda (all in favor)

• Variance for a 3-foot setback for an accessory building — approved
  1460 Tanglewood Road
• 1' variance from the 7' maximum fence height
  2918 Arlington Avenue

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of the revised fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes final readings for several zoning changes and the creation of a new infill development district. Additionally, the council will consider various water supply agreements and airport concession contracts.

• First reading of an ordinance to approve revised 2023-2024 budget figures
• Final reading to create the Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay District
• Zoning change for the 6500-6800 block of Fairway Oaks Blvd from agricultural to planned development
• Contract with Jacob Martin for a pickleball complex at Oscar Rose Park
• Final reading to amend airport advertising fees

The City Council approved a water supply agreement to sell raw water to Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1. Council also approved several zoning amendments and a new infill overlay district to promote redevelopment. A request to rezone property on Old Anson Road failed due to lack of a motion.

• Approved water supply agreement with Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 (7-0)
• Approved Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay (RAI) District to promote redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 14.6 acres at 6500-6800 Fairway Oaks Blvd to PDD-185 (7-0)
• Approved outdoor retail sales/rental amendment for Home Depot at 4590 Southwest Dr (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 0.47 acres on 2900 block of Old Anson Road (Failed - no motion)
• Approved settlement agreement for Sharra Sampson v. City of Abilene (7-0)
• Approved new advertising rates for Abilene Regional Airport terminal (5-0-2)
• Approved May 4, 2024 General Election for Council Places 1 and 2 (7-0)

• Rezoning from RS-6 to PH at 2500 Block of Bel Air Drive — introduced
  2500 Block Of Bel Air Drive · 1.84 ac
• Water Supply Agreement with Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 — approved
• Design of a Pickleball Complex at Oscar Rose Park — approved
  Oscar Rose Park
• Traffic Signal Upgrades at Intersection of South Ist and Grape Street — approved
  Intersection of South Ist and Grape Street
• Temporary Resale Amendment to System Water Availability Agreement with the Brazos River Authority — approved

Board of Building Standards

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several properties to determine if they require rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. These cases involve specific addresses across Abilene to address building standards.

• Case# 23-000084: 2324 N 3rd St.
• Case# 23-000326: 926 Hickory St.
• Case# 23-001916: 1233 Kirkwood St.
• Case# 23-003173: 625 Mesquite St.
• Case# 23-003902: 1034 S. 12th St.

The Board of Building Standards declared five properties public nuisances and ordered their owners to demolish them or appeal to district court within 30 days, or the City may demolish. The properties are at 2324 N 3rd St., 926 Hickory St., 1233 Kirkwood St., 1034 S. 12th St., and 1158 Lillius St. For 625 Mesquite St., the board instead ordered the owner to repair, with 30 days to obtain permits and a plan, then 60 days for rough-in inspections. The case at 1158 Lillius St. was tabled to the March 6, 2024 meeting after the owner said she had a contract to sell. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions except the minutes approval, where Mr. McNeill abstained.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Declared 2324 N 3rd St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Declared 926 Hickory St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Declared 1233 Kirkwood St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Ordered repair, not demolition, for 625 Mesquite St. with permit and inspection deadlines (6-0)
• Declared 1034 S. 12th St. a public nuisance and ordered demolition or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Tabled the 1158 Lillius St. case to the March 6, 2024 meeting (6-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition or Civil Penalties - 2324 N 3rd St. — approved
  2324 N 3rd St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 926 Hickory St. — approved
  926 Hickory St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1233 Kirkwood St. — approved
  1233 Kirkwood St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 625 Mesquite St.
  625 Mesquite St.

City Council

The Abilene City Council is holding a special called meeting for the 2024 State of the City Address. The agenda includes presentations from the Mayor, Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley, and representatives from local school districts and the Chamber of Commerce.

• 2024 State of the City Address presentation by Mayor Weldon Hurt
• Presentation by Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley
• Presentations from Abilene ISD and Wylie ISD
• Presentation by Misty Mayo, CEO of the Development Corporation of Abilene
• Presentation by Doug Peters with the Chamber of Commerce

The Abilene City Council met in a special called session on February 6, 2024, solely to present Mayor Weldon Hurt's annual State of the City address. No ordinances, contracts, or other items were voted on; the minutes record no substantive decisions. The public comment period opened and closed with no speakers. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several plat applications and three zoning requests. These include a conditional use permit for an RV park and rezoning requests for residential and mobile home uses.

• Caprock Ridge Section 2 plat
• Denali Addition Section 2 plat
• Denali Addition Section 2A plat
• Conditional Use Permit for an RV park at 9017 West Lake Road
• Rezoning from Residential Single Family to Patio Home at the 2500 Block of Bel Air Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 60-space RV park on about 25.44 acres at 9017 West Lake Road, and approved rezoning of about 1.84 acres on the 2500 block of Bel Air Drive from Residential Single Family (RS-6) to Patio Home (PH). It also approved rezoning of about 1.28 acres in the 7500 block of West Lake Road from Agricultural Open (AO) to Mobile Home (MH). The Caprock Ridge Section 2 plat was removed from the agenda, and the Denali Addition Section 2 and 2A plats were approved as presented with recommended conditions.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (7-0)
• Elected Shawnte Fleming as Secretary and Kevin Halliburton as Sergeant-at-arms (7-0)
• Caprock Ridge Section 2 plat removed from the agenda
• Approved Denali Addition Section 2 and Section 2A plats as presented with recommended conditions (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a 60-space RV park on about 25.44 acres at 9017 West Lake Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of about 1.84 acres on the 2500 block of Bel Air Drive from RS-6 to Patio Home (6-0, Sitzes abstained)
• Approved rezoning of about 1.28 acres in the 7500 block of West Lake Road from AO to Mobile Home (7-0)

• Denali Addition Section 2 — approved
• Denali Addition Section 2A — approved
• RV Park at 9017 West Lake Road — approved
  9017 West Lake Road · 60 units · 25.44 ac
• Rezoning at 2500 Block Of Bel Air Drive — approved
  2500 Block Of Bel Air Drive · 1.84 ac
• Rezoning at 7500 Block Of West Lake Road
  7500 Block Of West Lake Road · 1.28 ac

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Board will review and update its goals and receive a report from the Director. The agenda includes staff training on disclosure processes and discussions regarding community awareness.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 minutes
• Introduction of new board member Misti Collier
• Staff training on Disclosure Process and How to Respond
• Review of Board Goals
• Director's report including Board Fund Update and 2023 stats

The Board approved the meeting minutes from December 5, 2023, and voted to decommission the ribbon trailer. The board also reviewed member participation goals and scheduled dates for the 2024 Change for Change event.

• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Voted to decommission the ribbon trailer

City Council

The City Council will consider creating a new infill development district to promote redevelopment in targeted neighborhoods. The agenda also includes multiple zoning changes for residential and retail use. Additionally, the council will review airport concession agreements and refuse container contracts.

• Creation of Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay District
• Rezoning for Home Depot at 4590 Southwest Dr
• New airport terminal advertising rates
• S. 14th St. traffic signal improvement contract
• Airport concession agreements for Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise/National

The City Council approved its consent agenda (items 3-10 and 12-18) on a 7-0 vote, with Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard abstaining on items 10 and 12-14 due to a conflict of interest. A rezoning request for about 7.07 acres on the 5300 block of Buffalo Gap Road (Z-2023-36) failed after three separate motions, including one that lacked a second. The council also pulled item 11, an on-airport concession agreement with Avis Budget Group, Inc., from consideration, and took no action in two executive sessions.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-10 and 12-18 (7-0)
• Approved items 10 and 12-14 with Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard abstaining (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Rezoning 7.07 acres at 5300 block Buffalo Gap Road to General Retail failed (4-3)
• Motion to rezone lots 202 and 203 to General Retail and lot 206 to Neighborhood Retail failed for lack of a second
• Motion to split lot 206 at its western edge into General Retail and Neighborhood Retail failed (3-4)
• Item 11, Avis Budget Group on-airport concession agreement, pulled and not considered
• No votes or action taken in executive session on Z-2023-36
• No votes or action taken in executive session on litigation and board appointments

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review financial statements from the last quarter of 2023 and elect board officers. The agenda includes a presentation regarding private debt searches and discussion of annual dues.

• Certification of Kevin Johnson as trustee for a three-year term
• Election of 2023 Board officers
• Review of October, November, and December 2023 financial statements
• Private debt search presentation by Tony Kay of AndCo Consulting
• Discussion of NCPERS dues ($305.00) and TEXPERS dues ($268.68)

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The Keep Abilene Beautiful Board will discuss an application for the Governor's Community Achievement Award and potential attorney services. The meeting also includes reports from the Grants, EME, and Executive committees.

• Governor's Community Achievement Award (GCAA) application
• Attorney services for KAB
• Events, Marketing, and Education (EME) Committee report
• Grants Committee report
• Future governance of KAB

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will consider a baseball/softball expansion project and a new dog park location. The meeting also includes discussions on capital improvement grant applications, playground repairs, and various seasonal events.

• Baseball/Softball Expansion Project public hearing
• New Dog Park Location public hearing
• Capital Improvement Grant Application Projects discussion
• Playground Repair and Park Sign Installations report

• Baseball/Softball Expansion Project
• New Dog Park Location
• Capital Improvement Grant Application Projects

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning requests and professional service contracts. The agenda includes appointments for various boards, a new Health Authority, and police leadership. Additionally, the council will consider issuing general obligation bonds for zoo and recreation projects.

• Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, for Zoo and Recreation Facility Projects
• Zoning change for 7.07 acres on Buffalo Gap Road from PD 96A to General Retail
• Appointment of Dr. Gary Holland as Health Authority and Medical Director
• Contract for firefighting protective gear from Daco Fire Equipment
• Zoning change for 11.14 acres on S Clack St from Agricultural Open to General Commercial

The City Council confirmed the appointment of Ron Seratte as Chief of Police and Craig Jordan as Interim Chief of Police. The council also approved several zoning changes, a conditional use permit for a trade school, and the issuance of bonds for zoo and recreation projects.

• Appointed Ron Seratte as Chief of Police (7-0)
• Appointed Craig Jordan as Interim Chief of Police (7-0)
• Approved General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 for Zoo and Recreation Facility Projects (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 3509 Beltway from Agricultural Open to General Retail (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 7542 S Clack St from Agricultural Open to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a trade school at 2449 South Willis Street (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Gary Holland as Health Authority and Medical Director (7-0)
• Approved various board and commission appointments (7-0)

• Additional Expenditure and Final Payment to RailPros Field Services, Inc. for the Utility Observation Associated with th — approved
• Professional Services Contract with Jacob & Martin, LLC for the Polaris Drive Sewer Line Extension
  Polaris Drive
• Change The Zoning Of Approximately 7.07 Acres From PD 96A To General Retail — introduced
  5300 Block Buffalo Gap Road · 7.07 ac
• Change The Zoning Of Approximately 2.2 Acres From Agricultural Open To General Retail
  3509 Beltway, Abilene, TX 79606 · 2.2 ac

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review airport management reports and project updates. The board is scheduled to consider several recommendations for City Council regarding concession agreements and advertising rates.

• Concession agreement recommendation for Brevard Capital Group, Inc.
• Concession agreement recommendation for Avis Budget Group
• Concession agreement recommendation for EAN Holdings, LLC
• Short Term Airport Use Agreement for Big Country AirFest 2024
• Recommendation to City Council for advertising rates

The Board approved recommendations to City Council for rental car concession agreements with Brevard Capital Group, Avis Budget Group, and EAN Holdings LLC. It also recommended new advertising rates and amendments to the Board's by-laws. A short-term use agreement for the Big Country AirFest 2024 was approved for recommendation.

• Approved recommendation for Brevard Capital Group concession agreement (Hertz) with $70,000 first-year minimum
• Approved recommendation for new terminal advertising rates and charges
• Approved recommendation to amend Airport Development Board By-Laws
• Approved recommendation to elect Gray Bridwell as Chair and Lori Dodd as Vice Chair for 2024
• Approved recommendation for 5-year concession agreement with Avis Budget Group
• Approved recommendation for 5-year concession agreement with EAN Holdings LLC
• Approved recommendation for Big Country AirFest 2024 use of northwest airport (May 3-6)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

• Concession Agreement with Brevard Capital Group, Inc. — approved
  $70,000
• Concession Agreement with Avis Budget Group — approved

General

The Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will discuss the board's charge and possible renaming with the Mayor and City Manager. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2024 plans, CityLink updates, and future board topics.

• Discussion of board charge and potential renaming
• Possible changes to resolution
• Review of 2024 plans
• CityLink update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for property variances regarding setbacks, fence heights, and lot coverage. The meeting also includes the election of a new Board Chair.

• Variance request for 3541 Edgewood involving setbacks and lot coverage
• Request for a 3-foot setback at 1460 Tanglewood
• Special exception for off-site advertising at property ID 34009
• Variance for fence height at 2918 Arlington Avenue
• Election of a regular Board Member to serve as Chair

• Variance for setback and lot coverage at 3541 Edgewood
  3541 Edgewood
• Variance for setback of accessory building at 1460 Tanglewood
  1460 Tanglewood
• Special Exception for off-site advertising at property ID 34009
  property ID 34009
• Variance for fence height at 2918 Arlington Avenue
  2918 Arlington Avenue

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings regarding several properties in Abilene. The board will consider orders for building rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting also includes the approval of December 6, 2023, minutes.

• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties: 2333 N. Mockingbird Ln.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties: 1338 Orange St
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties: 1941 1/2 Victoria St.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties: 909 Kirkwood St.
• Case for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties: 1817 N. 10th St.

The Board of Building Standards issued demolition orders for four properties deemed public nuisances. Five other property owners were ordered to complete repairs within specific timeframes to resolve sanitation, structural, and electrical hazards.

• Ordered demolition of 1338 Orange St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 909 Kirkwood St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1765 Oak St (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1502 Mulberry St (5-1)
• Ordered repairs at 2333 N. Mockingbird St (6-0)
• Ordered repairs at 1941 Victoria St (6-0)
• Ordered repairs at 1817 N 10th St (6-0)
• Ordered repairs at 1002 Cedar St and 1413 Delano St (5-1)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 23-003191 — approved
  2333 N. Mockingbird St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 22-003068 — approved
  1338 Orange St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case# 23-001560 — approved
  1941 4 Victoria St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several plat and zoning requests. Items include a request for outdoor sales at The Home Depot and rezoning land for single-family and multi-family residential use.

• Plat: Bel Air Addition (9623-FP)
• Plat: Summit View Estates Amendment (7123-FP)
• Zoning: Change 7.07 acres on Buffalo Gap Road from PD 96A to General Retail (Tabled)
• Zoning: Amend Planned Development District 75 for outdoor retail at 4590 Southwest Dr
• Zoning: Change 14.6 acres on Fairway Oaks Blvd from Agricultural Open to PD 185

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several zoning requests, including a new 'Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay' (RAI) district to replace the existing Neighborhood Conservation Overlay. The commission also approved plats for two additions and authorized zoning changes for residential, retail, and multi-family developments across the city.

• Approved Bel Air Addition and Summit View Estates Amendment (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 5300 block Buffalo Gap Rd to General Retail (5-0)
• Approved PDD-75 amendment for outdoor retail at 4590 Southwest Dr (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 6500-6800 block Fairway Oaks Blvd to PDD-185 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 2900 block Old Anson Rd to Multi-Family (5-0)
• Approved Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay (RAI) district (5-0)

• Bel Air Addition — approved
• Summit View Estates Amendment — approved
• Rezoning from PD 96A to General Retail — approved
  East Side of the 5300 Block Buffalo Gap Road · 7.07 ac
• Amend PDD-75 for Outdoor Retail Sales/Rental and Display — approved
  4590 Southwest Dr, Abilene, TX 79606