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Bullard public meetings in 2023

28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to discuss annexations and audit contracts

The City Council will consider two land annexation petitions and a contract for the fiscal year 2023 audit. Additional items include a street closure request for a downtown event and an agreement with Smith County for the upcoming general election.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

City Council

Bullard Council to discuss water improvements and holiday street closures

The City Council will consider awarding a bid for Water Well #8 construction and adopting an ordinance regarding retirement system cost-of-living adjustments. The meeting also includes discussions on temporary street closures for the Magic on Main event and the Annual Christmas Parade.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to consider Polana Springs final plat and Oncor agreement

The City Council will discuss a final plat for the 27-lot Polana Springs development and an electric franchise agreement with Oncor. The meeting also includes updates on water and sewer rate studies and various departmental reports.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Final plat for 27-lot Polana Springs Unit 2 up for approval

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a final plat for Polana Springs, Unit 2, a 27-lot subdivision on 16.287 acres east of Doctor M Roper Parkway (US Hwy 69), formerly known as Artesian Meadows. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting and adjourn. Citizen comments are invited on items not on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to discuss 2023 tax rate and upcoming annual budget

The Council will hold a public hearing to set the 2023 tax rate and consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. Other items include authorizing a new tax note and reviewing various city department reports.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Cou ncilmember Cowart , seconded by Councilmember McDaniel and carried with the following vote, the Council voted to rat ify the property ta x refl ected in the proposed 202 3 -202 4 Budget:
5 yea
Anderson yea · Cowart yea · Mc Daniel yea · Mebane yea · Redwing yea
motion by Councilmember Cowart , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderon and carried with the fo llowing vote, Council voted tha t the property tax rate be $.5 62456 which will raise more taxes for…
4 yea
Anderson yea · Cowart yea · Me bane yea · Redwing yea
Tue Sep 5, 2023

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

BEDCO to consider TV ad campaign, budgets, and executive session

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation Board will discuss and potentially approve a television advertisement campaign funded from the current budget, authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract, and consider amendments to the 2022-2023 budget as well as the 2023-2024 budget. The board will also receive a presentation from the City Attorney on executive session rules and may convene in executive session for economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: BEDCO approves budget and funds television advertising campaign

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and authorized a marketing campaign with Channel 7 Television. The Board also accepted the financial report ending August 31, 2023, and approved previous meeting minutes.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Board Member Wilkinson , seconded by Board Member McKeethan and carried with the following vote, the Minutes of BEDCO Meetings held March 23, 2023, an d June 29, 2023, were approved as…
4 yea
Johnson yea · Kravetz yea · Ray yea · Wilkinson yea
Tue Aug 22, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2023-2024 proposed budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed City of Bullard budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The Council may also vote to postpone the adoption of this budget until September 18, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Bullard City Council postpones adoption of 2023-2024 budget

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 budget, though no citizens spoke. The Council unanimously voted to postpone the adoption of the budget to a future date.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council considers tax increases and utility relocation contract

The City Council will discuss a potential tax increase and set a public hearing date. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a 16.287-acre zoning change and consideration of a $1,039,315.75 utility relocation bid.

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✓ Decided: Bullard City Council approves zoning change and utility relocation contract

The Council approved a zoning change for Polana Springs Subdivision Unit 2 and awarded a $1.04M utility relocation bid. They also adopted an ordinance to increase solid waste rates and authorized a $2.05M tax note series. A resolution was passed to proceed with property acquisition, including condemnation, for a new wastewater plant.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson , seconded by Councilmember Redwing a nd carried with the following vote, Council agreed to a proposed tax rate of $.562456 (M&O rate of $. 258794 , and the I&S rate…
3 yea
Anderson yea · Cowart yea · Redwing yea
Tue Aug 1, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to hold budget workshop

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 proposed budget. The council will review projected revenues and make recommendations regarding expenditures.

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✓ Decided: City Council reviews proposed 2023-2024 budget expenditures and revenues

The City Council held a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded during this session.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Bullard P&Z to weigh rezoning 16.3 acres for 27-lot subdivision

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider changing zoning on a 16.287-acre tract from Agricultural to Single Family Residential, then vote on a final plat for the 27-lot Polana Springs, Unit 2 subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves zone change for Polana Springs Subdivision, Unit 2

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone a 16.287-acre tract from Agricultural to Single Family Residential. A final plat for the same subdivision was removed from the agenda. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from May 30, 2023.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Council to consider annexation of Polana Springs Subdivision tract

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Pioneer Properties, LLC to annex 16.287 acres in the Vinson Moore Survey. The Council will also discuss 2024 budgets for the Cherokee and Smith County Appraisal Districts and consider renewing the City of Bullard Tax Abatement Policy.

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✓ Decided: City Council annexes 16.287-acre tract for Polana Springs Subdivision, Unit 2

The City Council approved the annexation of a 16.287-acre tract and its associated service plan. The council also approved the 2024 budgets for two county appraisal districts. A proposed tax abatement policy renewal was removed from the agenda.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson , seconded by Councilmember McDaniel and carried with the following vote , City Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting June 13, 2023, were approved as presented:
1 yea
Anderson yea
Thu Jun 29, 2023

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

BEDCO board to hear strategic planning report, review finances

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation board will receive a report from the executive director on a May 23 strategic planning workshop, review financial updates including sales tax receipts, and consider approving minutes from March meetings. The meeting is open to citizen participation, and the board may discuss or act on these items.

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✓ Decided: BEDCO Board accepts May 2023 financial report and agrees to pursue marketing

The Board accepted the financial report for the period ending May 31, 2023, and approved minutes from March 6 and March 23, 2023. Members reached a consensus to pursue advertising and marketing for Bullard Economic Development.

Thu Jun 29, 2023

City Council

Bullard Economic Development Corporation meeting on June 29, 2023

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation will review a report from the May 23 Strategic Planning Workshop. The Board will also review financial updates including sales tax receipts and budget reports.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to consider annexations and zoning changes

The Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of a 32.463-acre tract for Flat Creek Estates Subdivision and a 16.287-acre tract for Polana Springs Subdivision, Unit 2. The meeting also includes discussions on property deeds, tax penalty waivers, and real property deliberations for a new water well and wastewater plant.

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✓ Decided: City Council annexes Flat Creek Estates and approves residential zoning

The City Council annexed a 32.463-acre tract for the Flat Creek Estates Subdivision and changed its zoning from agricultural to single-family residential. Council also authorized the purchase of a lot for water well access and accepted a gift deed for a lot on Todd Street. A request to waive penalties and interest for ONCOR delinquent taxes was denied.

Tue May 30, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves zoning change for Flat Creek Estates Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to change the zoning of a 32.463 acre tract from Agricultural District to Single Family Residential District. The property is located south of and adjacent to West Main Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting.

Thu May 18, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to swear in elected officials and elect Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council will receive certificates of election and administer oaths of office to Mayor Elect Shirley Coe and Council Members Elect Mark Anderson, Lane McDaniel, and Charles Redwing. The Council will also discuss and act upon electing a Mayor Pro Tem.

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✓ Decided: Bullard City Council administers oaths of office and elects Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council administered oaths of office to the Mayor and three council members. The council also elected a Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term.

Tue May 9, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to discuss street closures and annexation requests

The Council will consider requests for street closures related to the Fall Fling and Corkscrew Wine Run. Additionally, members will review a petition for the annexation of 32.463 acres in the Flat Creek Estates Subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council approves drive-thru permit for Super Sweet Donuts

City Council approved a three-year special use permit for a drive-thru window at 312 North Houston Street. The council also authorized two October events involving street closures and accepted an annexation petition for a 32.463-acre tract.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Mon May 8, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to revisit drive-thru permit for Super Sweet Donuts on N. Houston St.

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru food service window at 312 North Houston Street, an item tabled from a January 23, 2023 public hearing. The property is zoned C-2 General Commercial, and the applicant is Theara Ty (Super Sweet Donuts). The commission will also approve minutes from March 27, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Approved 3-year special use permit for drive-thru at 312 North Houston

The Commission unanimously approved a three-year special use permit for a drive-thru food service window at 312 North Houston Street (Super Sweet Donuts). The permit allows entrance from Houston Street and a right-turn exit through the parking lot. The Commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Tue Apr 11, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to consider storage subdivision plat and sewer usage charges

The City Council will discuss the final plat for Bullard Heights Storage Subdivision on the east side of South Houston (FM 2493). The Council will also consider a request regarding a cap on sanitary sewer usage charges.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Bullard Heights Storage subdivision plat

City Council approved the final plat for the Bullard Heights Storage Subdivision with a specific stipulation regarding green space. The Council also authorized the City Manager to form a committee to study water and sewer billing rates.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Bullard P&Z to vote on final plat for storage subdivision on South Houston Street

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a final plat for the Bullard Heights Storage Subdivision, located east of and adjacent to South Houston Street (FM 2493). The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its January 23, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a citizen participation period for public input on non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Commission approves Bullard Heights Storage subdivision plat

The Commission approved the final plat for the Bullard Heights Storage Subdivision. The approval included a stipulation that a specific street stub out in the MTM Townhomes Addition be abandoned and converted to green space.

Thu Mar 23, 2023

City Council

Bullard Economic Development Corporation strategic planning session

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation is holding a strategic planning workshop. City Council members may be in attendance for this meeting.

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Thu Mar 23, 2023

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

BEDCO board holds strategic planning workshop in Bullard

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors is holding a called strategic planning session. The only substantive agenda item is a strategic planning workshop, with no specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts listed. The meeting may also include discussion of items in executive session as permitted by state law.

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✓ Decided: BEDCO holds strategic planning workshop for economic development

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board, City Council members, and community stakeholders participated in a strategic planning session. The meeting consisted of a brainstorming session for economic development ideas and an overview of state statutes. No formal decisions were made during this session.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council discusses audits, road projects, and unopposed elections

The City Council will review the annual audit and related invoices from Murrey, Paschall & Caperton, P.C. The meeting includes discussion of the Main Street Widening/Lynch/Emma Channel project completion and the certification of unopposed candidates for upcoming terms.

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✓ Decided: City Council cancels May 6 election after candidates run unopposed

Council adopted an Order of Cancellation for the May 6, 2023, General Election as all candidates were unopposed. The city also accepted a completed road and channel project and approved payments for the 2022 audit.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

BEDCO board to discuss executive session rules, workshop, finances

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on state laws governing executive sessions, plan a strategic planning workshop, and review financial reports including sales tax receipts. All items are for discussion and/or action.

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✓ Decided: BEDCO approves February minutes and financial report

The Board approved the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023, and accepted the financial report for the period ending February 28, 2023. A presentation on executive sessions was tabled. The Board also concurred with the outline for a strategic planning workshop scheduled for March 23, 2023.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on police racial profiling report, election order, and BEDCO budget

The Bullard City Council will discuss and act on the Police Department's 2022 Annual Report on Racial Profiling, which was tabled in January. They will also consider ordering the May 6, 2023 general election for mayor and council seats, approving the Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) budget for FY 2022-2023, and opting into new opioid settlement agreements. Additionally, the council will discuss a request to use a green space for a military swap meet and make appointments to BEDCO.

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✓ Decided: Bullard City Council adopts order for May 6 general election

The City Council approved the 2022-2023 BEDCO budget and opted into opioid settlements with several companies. The council also authorized the use of city green space for a swap meet and appointed four members to the BEDCO Board.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Councilmember Cowart seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and carried unanimously, Staff Reports were approved as presented. ITEM 8 – MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 13 , 2022 , AND…
5 yea
Anderson yea · Cowart yea · Anderson yea · Cowart yea · Redwing yea
Thu Feb 2, 2023

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

BEDCO board to review budget, grant update, and strategic planning

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant and the executive director's report, review finances, and discuss the 2022-2023 budget. They will also discuss the BEDCO website and set a date for a strategic planning workshop. All items are for discussion and/or action.

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✓ Decided: BEDCO approves 2022-2023 budget for City Council review

The Board approved the 2022-2023 budget and accepted the financial report ending September 30, 2022. The Board also concurred with a recommendation to hold a strategic planning workshop on March 23, 2023. Additionally, the City was awarded a $110,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant for Kid's Park improvements.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Commission tables Super Sweet Donuts permit request

The Commission tabled a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru food service window at 312 North Houston Street because no site plan was presented. The Commission also approved the meeting minutes from December 12, 2022.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Tue Jan 10, 2023

City Council

Bullard City Council to appoint interim mayor and discuss TxDOT road project changes

The Council will appoint a member to fill the unexpired mayor term until May 2023, review changes to the FM 2493 expansion project, and consider a professional engineering agreement for water and sewer relocations related to that project.

✓ Decided: Bullard City Council appoints Charles R. Redwing to fill vacant council seat

The City Council appointed Charles R. Redwing to an unexpired term and approved an engineering agreement for utility relocations. The Council also designated a temporary meeting location due to City Hall flooding and authorized an election agreement with Smith County.