Bullard public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider adopting a final ordinance increasing water and sewer rates and other fees, following a professional rate study. The council will also discuss a Youth Diversion Plan for the Municipal Court and ratify a software renewal agreement for the Police Department. Staff reports covering permits, finances, and department activities will be approved, and an executive session is scheduled to deliberate on a new wastewater plant.

• Adoption of final ordinance increasing water and sewer rates and other fees (Item 2)
• Discuss and act on adoption of Municipal Court Youth Diversion Plan (Item 3)
• Ratify renewal agreement with Kologik for Police Department software-as-a-service (Item 4)
• Executive session to deliberate on real property for new wastewater plant (Item 7)
• Approval of staff reports including building permits, finance, police and utilities (Item 5)

The Bullard City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2024-1210, increasing water and sewer rates and other utility fees, effective February 1, 2025, including a $150 residential deposit. The council also adopted a Municipal Court Youth Diversion Plan and ratified a renewal agreement with Kologik Software for police department software. Staff reports and the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes were approved as presented.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1210 increasing water/sewer rates and fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Court Youth Diversion Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified Kologik Software renewal agreement for police department (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Mitchell Kaufman, owner of Oak Valley Estates, for a variance from escrowing funds or installing curb and gutter along Cherokee Lane. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its June 2024 meeting. The meeting is a called session.

• Public hearing and action on a variance request from Mitchell Kaufman, owner of Oak Valley Estates, regarding escrow or installation of curb and gutter along Cherokee Lane
• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating water and sewer rates and fees based on a professional rate study. The body is also considering the annexation of an 18.496 acre tract and several plat approvals for local developments.

• Public hearing on annexation of 18.496 acre tract for Vintage Oaks, Unit 3
• Adoption of an Ordinance increasing water and sewer rates and other fees
• Plat approvals for Three Doves Estates Phase 4 and Vintage Oaks Units 1 and 2
• Purchase of a new truck for the Street Department to replace a wrecked vehicle
• Temporary street closures in the Downtown area for December 6-7 events

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on several subdivision plats, including the final plat for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4 (10.969 acres) and preliminary and final plats for Vintage Oaks, Units 1 and 2. They will also consider vacating a plat for Polana Springs, Unit 2, and elect a new chairman. The meeting includes welcoming new member Jacob Walker, who replaces Wesley Smith.

• Election of new Chairman
• Final Plat for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4 – a 10.969-acre tract east of FM 2493, Bullard, TX (Household Properties LLC)
• Declaration Vacating a Plat – Polana Springs, Unit 2
• Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Vintage Oaks, Unit 1
• Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Vintage Oaks, Unit 2

City Council

The Bullard City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially ratify a two-year extension of its Bank Depository Services Contract with Southside Bank through September 2026. The council will also conduct a workshop to review results from a Citizen Advisory Committee on the city’s water and wastewater rates. Public comments will be heard on agenda items and other matters.

• Ratify extension of Bank Depository Services Contract with Southside Bank through Sept 30, 2026 (no dollar amount given)
• Workshop to review findings from Citizen Advisory Committee on Water and Wastewater Rates
• Citizen participation period for agenda and non-agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and act on several plat approvals and a plat vacation. The body will also elect a new Chairman and welcome a new member.

• Final Plat for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4 (10.969 acre tract)
• Declaration Vacating a Plat for Polana Springs, Unit 2
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Vintage Oaks, Unit 1
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Vintage Oaks, Unit 2
• Election of new Chairman

City Council

The Bullard City Council will discuss and vote on a petition to annex an 18.496-acre tract (Vintage Oaks, Unit 3) east of US Hwy 69, set a public hearing date, and consider a water/wastewater rate ordinance based on a committee study. Other actions include approving the BEDCO budget for FY 2024-2025, contracting for an audit, and appointing a new Planning and Zoning Commission member. The meeting also features an executive session to discuss real property for a new wastewater plant and the introduction of newly appointed City Manager Pam Frederick.

• Annexation petition for 18.496-acre Vintage Oaks Unit 3 east of Doctor M Roper Parkway (US Hwy 69)
• Ordinance setting water/wastewater rates following rate study committee report
• Approval of BEDCO budget for FY 2024-2025
• Contract with MCPA, PC to conduct city and BEDCO audit for fiscal year ending September 31, 2024
• Appointment of a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to replace Wesley Smith

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to set the 2024 tax rate and adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The body will also consider the annexation and rezoning of a 20.692 acre tract for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4.

• Public hearing and action on the 2024 tax rate and fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
• Issuance and sale of the City of Bullard, Texas Tax Note, Series 2024
• Contract for financial support of the Bullard Community Library for FY 2024-2025
• Annexation of a 20.692 acre tract for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4
• Zoning change from Agricultural (AG) to Single Family Residential (R-1A) for Three Doves Estates, Phase 4

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bullard Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a 20.692-acre tract from Agricultural to Single Family Residential (R-1A) for the proposed Three Doves Estates, Phase 4, east of FM 2493. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from April 22, 2024, and adjourn.

• Public hearing and action on zoning change from AG to R-1A for 20.692 acres in the Vinson Moore Survey, east of FM 2493, applicant Household Properties LLC (Three Doves Estates, Phase 4)
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a zone change for a 20.692-acre tract in the Vinson Moore Survey, east of FM 2493, from Agricultural (AG) to Single Family Residential (R-1A). The request was made by applicant Household Properties LLC for the property known as Three Doves Estates, Phase 4, which is subject to a pending annexation petition. No one spoke at the public hearing. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approved zone change from AG to R-1A for 20.692-acre tract (Three Doves Estates, Phase 4) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and vote to postpone adoption until September 10, 2024. They will also discuss and vote on temporary speed limit changes on Doctor M Roper Parkway (US 69) and South Houston Street (FM 2493). Additionally, the council will cast a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool board and convene in executive session to discuss legal matters, real estate for a new wastewater plant, and personnel issues regarding the city manager.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and vote to postpone adoption to September 10, 2024
• Discuss and act on ordinance temporarily lowering speed limit to 55 mph on Doctor M Roper Parkway (US 69) from 2,480 ft. south of FM 344 to FM 2493 East
• Discuss and act on ordinance temporarily lowering speed limit to 45 mph on South Houston Street (FM 2493) from north of Panther Crossing to US Hwy. 69
• Cast ballot for Board of Trustees for Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
• Executive session on consultation with attorney, real property for new wastewater plant, and city manager personnel

The Bullard City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, with no public comments, and voted unanimously to postpone budget adoption until September 10, 2024. The Council also adopted an ordinance establishing temporary construction speed limits (55 mph on Doctor M Roper Parkway and 45 mph on South Houston Street) due to TxDOT safety concerns during overpass construction. Additionally, the Council cast votes for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees and authorized the mayor to negotiate a contract with a prospective city manager, with no action taken in executive session.

• Postponed budget adoption to Sept. 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-0827 setting temporary speed limits (unanimous)
• Voted for Robert Davis for TML Risk Pool Board Place 11 (unanimous)
• Voted for Rocky Hawkins for TML Risk Pool Board Place 12 (unanimous)
• Voted for Harlan Jefferson for TML Risk Pool Board Place 13 (unanimous)
• Voted for Mike Land for TML Risk Pool Board Place 14 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate city manager contract (unanimous)

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation Board will consider approving the 2024-2025 budget and the audit for the year ending September 30, 2023. The board will also vote on ratifying a $5,750.00 invoice for audit preparation and authorizing additional names for the bank signing card.

• Approve audit for year ending September 30, 2023
• Ratify payment of $5,750.00 invoice to Murrey Paschall & Caperton, P.C. for audit preparation
• Approve the 2024-2025 budget
• Authorize additional names on the check signing card at Southside Bank
• Review financial update including sales tax receipts

City Council

The City Council will consider a tax increase and set public hearing dates for the 2024-2025 budget. The body will also discuss increasing solid waste rates and appointing a new council member to a one-year term.

• Proposed tax increase with public hearing set for September 10, 2024
• Ordinance to increase solid waste rates starting October 1, 2024, based on Republic Services, Inc. CPI increases
• Annexation request for a 20.692 acre tract known as Three Doves Estates, Phase 4
• Agreement with Specialized Public Finance, Inc. for Tax Note Series 2024
• Appointment to fill a vacant City Council Member position for a 1-year term

The Bullard City Council approved a proposed tax rate of $0.557822 for FY 2024-2025, with a public hearing set for September 10, 2024. It also set a public hearing for the proposed budget, approved the Smith County 9-1-1 budget, and accepted an annexation petition for Three Doves Estates Phase 4. Wesley Smith was appointed to fill a vacant council seat.

• Appointed Wesley Smith to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved Smith County 9-1-1 District 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Set proposed tax rate of $0.557822, public hearing Sept. 10 (5-0, Mayor not voting)
• Set public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget for Aug. 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized financial advisory agreement with Specialized Public Finance for Series 2024 Tax Notes (unanimous)
• Accepted annexation petition for Three Doves Estates Phase 4, set public hearing Sept. 10 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance increasing solid waste rates based on CPI (unanimous)
• Authorized cyber liability interlocal agreement with TML Risk Pool (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold a called meeting primarily to convene in executive session under Texas law to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the Council will return to open session to consider and potentially act on the interviews. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session under Section 551.074 to interview candidates for City Manager
• Possible action on City Manager hiring after open session

The Bullard City Council held a called meeting on July 30, 2024, primarily to conduct a closed executive session to interview candidates for the position of City Manager. The council voted unanimously to invite David Wells to join the closed session. After returning to open session, the mayor announced that no action was taken and no motions were made. The meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved motion to invite David Wells into executive session (unanimous)
• Conducted executive session for City Manager interviews (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct an interview for the position of City Manager during an executive session. The council may act upon matters discussed during that session once they return to open session.

• Interview for the position of City Manager

The Bullard City Council held a called meeting on July 30, 2024, primarily to conduct an executive session under Texas Government Code for interviewing candidates for the City Manager position. Kevin Coleman was invited to join the closed session. Upon returning to open session, the mayor announced no action was taken and no motions were made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Invited Kevin Coleman to join executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken in executive session
• No motions made in open session

City Council

The Council will discuss and make recommendations on expenditures and projected revenues for the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The meeting is a called budget workshop and includes a citizen participation period. No specific budget amounts or line items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendations on 2024-2025 budget expenditures and revenues
• Citizen participation period for public input

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold a called meeting primarily to conduct an interview for the City Manager position during executive session. After returning to open session, they will consider and act on matters discussed.

• Conduct interview for City Manager position under executive session (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

The Bullard City Council held a called meeting on July 30, 2024, primarily to conduct a closed executive session to interview candidates for the City Manager position. No action was taken in the executive session, and no motions were made during the open session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Invited Pam Frederick to join executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken in executive session
• No motions made in open session

City Council

The Bullard City Council will review the 2025 budgets for Smith County and Cherokee Central Appraisal Districts. The council will also consider a street closure request for the Bluebonnet Festival on September 21, 2024. Additionally, members will discuss filling a vacant City Council seat and amending utility ordinances regarding water loss adjustments.

• Review of 2025 Smith County Appraisal District Budget
• Phillips Street closure request for the Bluebonnet Festival
• Appointment to fill a vacant City Council Member position
• Ordinance amending Chapter 34 Utilities regarding water loss adjustments
• Deliberations regarding real property for a new wastewater plant

City Council

The Bullard Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance for the Bullard Mission House. The board is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from April 12, 2022.

• Variance request for 226 South Phillips Street to enlarge and extend porch
• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a request to close part of Phillips Street for the Fall Fling event in October. The meeting also includes appointments for a City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem, as well as reviews of the 2025 Smith County Appraisal District budget.

• Request to close Phillips Street from Main to Emma for Fall Fling
• Review of 2025 Smith County Appraisal District Budget
• Appointment of a City Council Member for a one-year term
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Purchase of Report Management System (RMS) for the Police Department

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider approving a preliminary plat for Oak Valley Estates, a 93-lot residential subdivision on 28.38 acres east of Cherokee Lane. The council will also discuss accepting a warranty deed for lots in The Meadows East Addition, an interlocal agreement with Smith County for road improvements, and a police department records management system purchase. Oaths of office will be administered to two council members, and an executive session is scheduled to discuss the city manager's future service.

• Preliminary plat for Oak Valley Estates, 93 residential lots, 28.38 acres, east of Cherokee Lane
• Acceptance of General Warranty Deed from Jason Campbell for Lots 17 and 19, Block 3, and Lot 10, Block 2, The Meadows East Addition
• Interlocal Agreement with Smith County for road improvements
• Purchase of RMS (Report Management System) by Police Department
• Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Month

City Council

The Bullard City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. They will consider a request from the police department for a 20% city match of a 911 district grant for tactical headsets and antennas, and will enter executive session to discuss litigation, real property for a new wastewater plant, and personnel. After the closed session, they may act on any matters discussed.

• Request for $2,675.54 city match for 911 grant for 6 tactical headsets and antennas for SRT officers
• Executive session on drainage litigation (Graham)
• Executive session on real property for new wastewater plant
• Executive session on City Manager personnel

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for Oak Valley Estates, which includes 93 residential lots on 28.38 acres east of Cherokee Lane. The commission will also act to approve the minutes from February 26, 2024.

• Preliminary Plat for Oak Valley Estates (93 residential lots, 28.38 acres)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider accepting a general warranty deed for several lots in The Meadows East Addition and will review and potentially approve multiple staff reports covering building permits, finances, police activity, utilities, and other departments. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of prior meeting minutes, and adjournment.

• Acceptance of General Warranty Deed from Jason Campbell for Lots 17 and 19, Block 3, and Lot 10, Block 2 of The Meadows East Addition
• Building Permits/Code Violations Report
• City Engineer Report on water and sewer needs
• Finance Report on expenditures, receipts, and balances
• Police Department Report on calls, traffic, arrests, and warrants

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for a 28.385-acre tract east of Cherokee Lane from agricultural to single-family residential. The council will also vote on reappointing municipal court judges, cancel the May 4 general election due to unopposed candidates, and hear various staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on zoning change from AG to R-1A for 28.385 acres east of Cherokee Lane (applicant James N. Brown)
• Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Frank Glenn Dobrovolny and Associate Judge Paul Mascot for 2-year terms
• Adopt order of cancellation for May 4, 2024 general election; declare Glen Cowart and Chuck Redwing elected
• Approve staff reports including building permits, police, finance, utilities, and municipal court
• Approve minutes of February 13, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Bullard City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and vote on the city's audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, prepared by MCPA, P.C. They will also consider paying two invoices totaling $28,250 for the city and BEDCO audits. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of audit for year ended September 30, 2023, by MCPA, P.C.
• Payment of $22,500 invoice for city audit preparation
• Payment of $5,750 invoice for BEDCO audit
• Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a 28.385-acre tract from Agricultural District to Single Family Residential District. The property is located east of and adjacent to Cherokee Lane. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning of a 28.385-acre tract near Cherokee Lane from AG to R-1A
• Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider approving the final plat for Flat Creek Estates, a 76-lot subdivision on 32.463 acres south of West Main Street. They will also review the police department's 2023 racial profiling report, order the May 4 general election for three council seats, and discuss possibly rescheduling the March meeting. Staff reports cover permits, finances, utilities, and other routine operations.

• Final plat approval for Flat Creek Estates (76 lots, 32.463 acres) south of West Main Street
• Police Department 2023 Annual Report on Racial Profiling
• Ordering May 4, 2024 general election for three City Council members
• Possible change of March Council meeting date
• Executive session on new wastewater plant real property

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and act on the approval of a final plat for Flat Creek Estates Subdivision. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the January 8, 2024, meeting.

• Final Plat approval for Flat Creek Estates Subdivision (76 lots, 32.463 acres) south of West Main Street

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex two tracts of land (18.826 acres and 28.385 acres) and change their zoning from agricultural to residential. The council will also review the Hazard Mitigation Plan and hear various staff reports. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a new wastewater plant.

• Annexation of 18.826 acres (Cherokee Estates Subdivision) by Cherokee Ridge Development LLC
• Annexation of 28.385 acres east of Cherokee Lane by James N. Brown
• Zone change from AG to R-1A for Cherokee Estates Subdivision
• Zone change from AG to R-1A, R-2, R-TH, PUR for 28.385-acre tract
• Approve draft Action Items of Hazard Mitigation Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on changing agricultural land to residential districts. The items involve a 18.826-acre tract for Cherokee Estates Subdivision and a 28.385-acre tract near Cherokee Lane.

• Rezoning 18.826 acres from AG to R-1A for Cherokee Estates Subdivision
• Rezoning 28.385 acres from AG to R-1A, R-2, R-TH, and PUR districts near Cherokee Lane
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes