Copperas Cove, TX

Summit Meeting

This is a quarterly summit meeting where the City of Copperas Cove, the Copperas Cove Independent School District, the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County will give reports and updates. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the general discussion of these updates.

• Reports/updates from the City of Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove ISD, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will meet to approve June 2026 minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive updates on several parks and recreation items. Discussion items include Hills of Cove Golf Course capital improvement projects, parks capital improvement projects, the City Community Garden, and youth and adult program revenues. The meeting is informational and advisory, with no votes expected beyond minutes approval.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP projects
• Update on Parks CIP projects
• Update on City Community Garden
• Update on Youth and Adult Program revenues

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council, primarily ceremonial with no substantive policy items on the agenda. The council will recognize employees for years of service, and may discuss other workshop items if any arise. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Employee Service Awards: Douglas Jenkins (5 years), Maria Ancheta (5 years), Michael Mazock Jr. (10 years)

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate increase for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and then vote on ordinances adopting the budget, capital plans, personnel plan, fee schedule, and tax rate. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement to share sports facilities with the school district and several appointments. Executive sessions are scheduled for real property discussions and a business incentive.

• Public hearing on proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate increase for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance No. 2026-28: adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and plan of municipal services
• Ordinance No. 2026-29: adopt property tax rate for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance No. 2026-27: adopt City's fee schedule
• Interlocal agreement to share sports and event facilities with Copperas Cove ISD

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee of Copperas Cove, Texas, will meet on August 31, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Technology Center to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss two impact fee study reports for water and roadway projects. The meeting is open to the public and accessible.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on Water Impact Fee Study Report
• Discussion and action on Roadway Impact Fee Study Report

P&Z

The Copperas Cove Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental and consider a final plat for a 102-lot residential subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1242 Lexington Drive (0.20-acre, HR zoning) by Mai-Lee Coddington for Cooper Corporate Housing
• Final Plat for The Valley at Great Hills — Phase 4: 102 lots on 26.44 acres, MR zoning, south of W. US Hwy 190 and west of Great Hills Drive
• Approval of July 27, 2026 P&Z meeting minutes

ACAC

The Animal Care Advisory Committee of Copperas Cove, Texas, will meet on August 19, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Technology Center (508 S. 2nd Street). The meeting includes procedural items, a citizens' forum, and discussions on breed-based restrictions and a proposed ordinance for community cat caregivers.

• Discussion of breed-based restrictions in Copperas Cove
• Discussion of proposed ordinance for community cat protections
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Citizens' forum with 30 minutes allotted for public comments

Employees Benefit Trust

The Copperas Cove City Council, acting as the Employees Benefit Trust, is holding a special meeting with one action item: an update on the city's move to self-insurance during fiscal year 2025-2026, presented by Human Resources Director Jeff Davis. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Update on City of Copperas Cove's move to self-insurance during fiscal year 2025-2026

The City Council met as the Employee Benefit Trust and received a presentation from BKCW on the city's move to self-insurance for fiscal year 2025-2026. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

• Received update on self-insurance program (no vote taken)

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street. The main business is a record vote to propose the property tax rate for FY 2026-2027, followed by setting the public hearing date and the date to adopt the tax rate. The council will also discuss proposed changes to the FY 2026-2027 budget and consider several contracts and ordinances.

• Record vote to propose FY 2026-2027 property tax rate
• Discussion and direction on FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget changes
• Award Bid # PW 2026-05-84 to RSD Site Development, LLC for South WWTP Office Project
• Ordinance 2026-22 revising alarm system regulations (Ch. 4, Art. IV)
• Ordinance 2026-23 amending Stay Basic Sign Regulations (Ch. 16.5)

The City Council rejected all bids for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Office Project and will rebid it. They also set a proposed property tax rate of $0.699 for FY 2026-2027 (5-1), scheduled a public hearing and adoption date for September 1, 2026, and approved several other items including an alarm system ordinance update and a ground lease with Hoar Construction.

• Rejected all bids for South WWTP Office Project, will rebid (unanimous)
• Set proposed tax rate of $0.699 for FY 2026-2027 (5-1)
• Set public hearing on tax rate for Sept 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set tax rate adoption date for Sept 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-22 updating alarm system regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-23 amending sign regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $31,334.04 for Chamber of Commerce Visitor Bureau Q3 expenses (unanimous)
• Authorized ground lease with Hoar Construction (unanimous)

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on parks and recreation items, including updates on the Hills of Cove Golf Course capital improvement projects, parks capital improvement projects, the City Community Garden, and youth and adult program revenue. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and hear public comments during a citizens forum.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP projects
• Update on Parks CIP projects
• Update on City Community Garden
• Update on Youth and Adult programs revenue

Library

The Library Advisory Board will consider recommending two proposed policies — a Library Card Policy and a Circulation Policy — to City Management for approval. The board will also approve the July 13, 2026 meeting minutes and hear the Library Director's report. No public hearings or other action items are scheduled.

• Proposed Library Card Policy discussion and potential recommendation
• Proposed Circulation Policy discussion and potential recommendation
• Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library Director's report

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a workshop meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm at the Technology Center (508 S. 2nd Street) to discuss impact fees and recognize Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week. The meeting includes a presentation on impact fees and a proclamation for pollution awareness.

• Proclamation: Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week
• Impact Fees 101 presentation by Ben Plett, PE, PTO (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.)

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on August 4, 2026, included a presentation on impact fees by Kimley-Horn, but no formal decisions were made. The council also recognized Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week with a proclamation and heard announcements about upcoming community events.

• Proclamation for Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week presented to MS4 Technicians
• Impact Fees 101 presentation received; no action taken

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider the proposed property tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The body is also deciding on the issuance of certificates of obligation and bonds, as well as ordering elections for November 3, 2026.

• Proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Ordinance No. 2026-21 for a Special Election to reauthorize a 0.25% local sales and use tax for street maintenance
• Contract award to Bell Contractors, Inc. for the Copperas Cove EDC 45 acre Industrial Park Project
• Adoption of the initial Five-Year Street Maintenance Program for FY2026-FY2030
• Ordinance No. 2026-19 regarding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026

The City Council approved the sale of $4.15M in certificates of obligation (Series 2026) to Webster Bank at a 4.15% interest rate, and authorized the issuance of Economic Development Corporation sales tax revenue bonds. It also ordered a general election and a special election for November 3, 2026, to reauthorize a quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax. The council did not take a record vote on a proposed property tax rate, instead directing staff to recalculate at $0.699 and bring it back on August 18.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-19 authorizing $4.15M certificates of obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 authorizing EDC sales tax revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-20 ordering Nov. 3 general election (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-21 ordering Nov. 3 special election on street maintenance sales tax (unanimous)
• Approved EDC contract award to Bell Contractors for 45-acre Industrial Park improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted initial Five-Year Street Maintenance Program FY2026-FY2030 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Young to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 7 (6-1)
• Appointed four members to Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission (unanimous)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will consider several action items including moving forward with the Negrete Firefighter Foundation project, approving wooden Christmas trees for Christmas in the Park, and discussing a Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. The commission will also review minutes from July 6, 2026, and hear reports on the End of Summer Trash Bash and Fall Sweep cleanup events. The September 7 regular meeting is canceled.

• Consideration and action on Negrete Firefighter Foundation project
• Discussion and action on wooden Christmas trees for Christmas in the Park
• Discussion and action on Breast Cancer Awareness initiative
• Discussion on End of Summer Trash Bash and Fall Sweep cleanup
• Calendar includes Oktoberfest (Sept 12), NNO (Oct 3), Eco Harvest (Oct 17), Fall-O-Ween (Oct 24), Christmas in the Park (Dec 3)

City Council Special

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and plan of municipal services. The body will also discuss the proposed budget for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the same fiscal year.

• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion and direction on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for fiscal year 2026-2027

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will meet to discuss and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The board will also receive updates on the Hills of Cove Golf Course, other parks, the community garden, and youth and adult program revenue.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP Projects
• Discussion on Parks CIP Projects
• Discussion on City Community Garden
• Discussion on Youth and Adult programs revenue

P&Z

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on two final plats for residential subdivisions: The Reserve at Skyline Mountain Phase 2 (27 lots on 18.14 acres) and The Settlement Phase 1 (111 lots on 33.13 acres). They will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

• Final plat for The Reserve at Skyline Mountain Phase 2 – 27 lots on 18.14 acres, Low Density Residential (LR) zoning, Coryell County Property ID 159458.
• Final plat for The Settlement Phase 1 – 111 lots plus one tract on 33.13 acres, LR zoning, south of Settlement Road and west of Big Divide Road, spanning Coryell and Lampasas counties.
• Annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson of the commission.
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

City Council Workshop (CANCELED)

The City Council Workshop scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled. The original agenda included a presentation and discussion on the Impact Fee Program 101.

• Impact Fee Program 101 presentation by Development Services Director Bobby Lewis

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2026. Key actions include a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, consideration of a development and annexation agreement for a 310-acre property along Lutheran Church Road, and a vote on waiving water utility costs for the historic Allin House. The council will also consider a grant application for water supply infrastructure and appoint representatives to a tax increment reinvestment zone board.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 208 Appaloosa Drive (zoned Low Density Residential)
• Consideration of development and annexation agreement for 310.07 acres (Church Mountain) along Lutheran Church Road
• Consideration of waiving water utility costs for the Allin House, a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
• Resolution to apply for a Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant
• Consent agenda includes payments to Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter and Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce for Rabbit Fest

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to receive education and engage in discussion regarding impact fees. The session will be led by Ben Plett of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

• Education and discussion of impact fees by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

TIP Strategies Town Hall

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a town hall meeting to discuss a Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan with TIP Strategies. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

• TIP Strategies presentation on Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan
• Town hall meeting at Copperas Cove Civic Center
• Notice of possible quorum of the governing body

Library

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes, elect officers, and discuss proposed changes to library operating hours. The board will also consider appointing members to the Library Policy Committee.

• Approval of Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2026
• Election of officers to the Library Advisory Board
• Appointment of two to three members to the Library Policy Committee
• Discussion of proposed changes to library operating hours
• Recommendation of support for operating hours to be included in a report to City Council

City Council Regular (REVISED)

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet July 7 at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center, 508 S. 2nd Street, to approve routine minutes, grant excused absences, and take final action on a tax-increment reinvestment zone ordinance and several lease agreements. The council will also hear a report from the Economic Development Corporation and consider appointments to city boards.

• Approval of minutes from June 16 and June 23 meetings
• Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code
• Lease agreements for Head Start Program site and two properties at 1008 North Drive and 1202 West Avenue B
• Grant application for FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program
• New lease for 202 South 4th Street with Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-17, creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, with a 4-2 roll call vote (Strohfus, Hogan, Hawk, Treadway in favor; Hale and Smith against). The council also approved the consent agenda, appointed four members to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission, postponed a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment to August, and authorized leases and a purchasing agreement. A discussion on an LGBTQ proclamation resulted in no proclamation being issued and no consensus on creating a proclamation policy.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-17 creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (4-2 vote)
• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-10, including minutes, leases with Hill Country Community Action Association, a DOJ grant resolution, and excused absences
• Appointed V'Jae Brown, Linda Lapierre, Crystal Wellborn, and Dana Anderson to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission
• Postponed the Planning and Zoning Commission Position 7 appointment until the first meeting in August
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a Standard Purchasing Agreement with KYA Services LLC
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a new lease with Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans for 202 South 4th Street
• Discussed an LGBTQ proclamation; no proclamation was issued and no policy on proclamations was adopted

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study. The council will also recognize employee service awards.

• Employee Service Awards — July 2026, including Scot Mullican, Information Technology Director, 5 Years of Service
• Presentation and discussion on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study

The City Council workshop on July 7, 2026, included a presentation on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study by Kevin Schuh of Sports Facilities Companies. Council directed staff to identify a site and consult the City's financial advisor, noting that a project of this size and cost would require voter approval. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Directed staff to identify a site for the proposed sports complex
• Directed staff to speak with the City's financial advisor regarding the sports complex
• Noted that a project of this size and cost would need to go before voters

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to consider forming a Social Media Outreach Committee and a fundraising proposal for scholarships. The body will also discuss Scenic Texas membership and receive project updates.

• Action to form a Social Media Outreach Committee
• Action on a fundraising proposal for KCCB Scholarships
• Discussion on Scenic Texas membership
• GCAA Project Committee updates
• Scholarship Committee updates

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review the City Manager's proposed budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The session includes presentations from non-city agencies and a discussion on changes to the fee schedule.

• FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Fee Schedule changes

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget. Council reached consensus to fund all requests from non-city agencies, using fund balance to cover the difference. They also agreed to fund all HOT fund requests without presentations, also using fund balance. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directions for the upcoming budget.

• Consensus to fund all non-city agency requests (Boys & Girls Club $10,000, Children's Advocacy Center $14,584, Cove House $50,000, HCCAA $22,000, The HOP $85,000, Noon Exchange Club $5,000) using fund balance
• Consensus to fund all HOT fund requests without presentations, using fund balance
• Reviewed proposed Fee Schedule changes; no questions from Council
• Announced public comment opportunities for fee changes: Citizens Forum on July 7, 21, Aug 4, 18 and Public Hearing on July 30

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review the City Manager's proposed budget and plan of municipal services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will provide direction on these financial and service plans.

• Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services

The City Council held a special workshop to receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. City Manager Ryan Haverlah introduced the presentation, which was delivered by Director of Budget Ariana Beckman. No questions were asked by council members, and no decisions or formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Received presentation on FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services (no action taken)
• Noted that further fee and outside organization discussions are scheduled for June 25th Special Workshop

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow a short-term rental on a low-density residential lot at 208 Appaloosa Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of April 27, 2026 minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit by Christina and Joseph Tydingco for short-term rental at 208 Appaloosa Drive (0.17-acre, LR zoned)
• Consideration and action on approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for April 27, 2026

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from May 20, 2026, and receive updates on capital improvement projects for the Hills of Cove Golf Course and city parks. Discussions will also cover a walking trail at South Park, a Parks Feasibility Study, and Parkland Dedication. No final votes on projects are anticipated; items are for discussion and update only.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP projects
• Update on CIP projects for city parks
• Discussion on walking trail at South Park
• Discussion on Parks Feasibility Study and Parkland Dedication

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and projects for 2026 Certificates of Obligation. The body is also considering several investment pool authorizations and committee appointments.

• Setting a date for the Public Hearing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027
• Direction regarding projects included in the 2026 Certificates of Obligation
• Resolutions for participation in U.S. Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools, Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC), and Texas Class Government Pool
• Appointment of two members to the Animal Care Advisory Committee and one member to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the GCAA Project

The City Council gave direction on the 2026 Certificates of Obligation, removing several projects to reduce the issuance by about $2.7 million. They voted to keep the Capital Outlay Plan, reduce the Cemetery Phase 1 project to $400,000, keep the Golf Course irrigation system project, and use fund balance for City Hall renovations. The council also made appointments to the Animal Care Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-8 (unanimous)
• Appointed Erica Abcunas as citizen representative to Animal Care Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Anca Neagu as Animal Advocacy representative to Animal Care Advisory Committee (5-2)
• Appointed Robert Martin to Position 6 on Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Directed removal of projects from 2026 Certificates of Obligation, reducing issuance by ~$2.7M
• Directed reduction of Cemetery Phase 1 project to $400,000
• Directed keeping Golf Course irrigation system project and using fund balance for City Hall renovations
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for GCAA Project (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City Manager's Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for presentation, discussion, and possible direction.

• Presentation, discussion, and possible direction on the City Manager's Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services by Ryan Haverlah, City Manager

The City Council held a workshop to review the City Manager's proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. After discussion, the Council provided direction to use the voter approval tax rate along with some fund balance. No formal vote was taken; this was workshop direction only.

• Directed use of voter approval tax rate for FY 2026-2027 budget
• Directed use of some fund balance for FY 2026-2027 budget

City Council Special (Summit Meeting)

This is a special summit meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council, held jointly with the Copperas Cove ISD, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County. The agenda contains only one item: reports and updates from these entities. No votes, ordinances, or financial actions are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.

• Quarterly Summit Meeting reports/updates from City, ISD, Chamber, EDC, and Coryell County