Bullard public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Bullard City Council will discuss and act on several items, including authorizing Police Chief Jeff Bragg to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for a 287G Task Force Model. The council will review a petition to close an east‑west street near South Henderson Street, ratify the 2025 Tax Roll, appoint a replacement to the Bullard Economic Development Corporation, and hear a presentation on investment pools. Staff reports on permits, finance, public safety, and other topics will also be presented, and the council may enter executive sessions as permitted by Texas law.

• Authorize Police Chief Jeff Bragg to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for a 287G Task Force Model (Item 4)
• Consider petition to close an unopened east‑west street between Lot 100 Block 35 and Lots 5A‑8 Block 6 near South Henderson Street (Item 7)
• Ratify approval of the 2025 Tax Roll (Item 8)
• Appointment of replacement for Hayden Ray on the Bullard Economic Development Corporation (Item 6)
• Receive presentation from David Shechtman on investment pools (Item 5)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and act on awarding a bid for water system improvements. This project involves the construction of a water plant at Well #8 and an 8” Ø water main.

• Award of bid for 2025 Water System Improvements: Water Plant at Well #8 and 8” Ø Water Main

The Bullard City Council approved the award of the 2025 water system improvements contract, covering construction of a water plant at Well #8 and an 8" water main. The contract was awarded to Capps‑Capco Construction for a total base amount of $2,105,232.00. The motion was made by Councilmember Cowart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Awarded $2,105,232 water system improvement contract to Capps‑Capco Construction (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider authorizing Police Chief Jeff Bragg to join a 287G Task Force Model. A public hearing will decide whether to change the zoning of Lots 9 and 10, Block 10 in Green Valley Subdivision from C‑2 Commercial to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential. The council will also act on a BEDCO reimbursement of up to $100,000 for a TxDOT deceleration lane on Doctor M. Roper Parkway, and on reappointing board members of the Bullard Economic Development Corporation.

• Rezoning of Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley Subdivision (S. Loveless St) from C‑2 to R‑2
• Approve up to $100,000 BEDCO reimbursement to Southern Multifoods, LLC for deceleration lane on Doctor M. Roper Parkway (US 69) north of Larissa Rd
• Authorize Police Chief Jeff Bragg to enter the 287G Task Force Model
• Reappoint Economic Development Corp board members Dustin Wilkinson, Chris Young, Zachary Dominy
• Award Planning and Management Professional Services Agreement for GLO Grant to Halff Associates

The council unanimously approved a zoning amendment changing two lots in Green Valley from commercial to two‑family residential, reappointed three members to the Economic Development Board, and authorized several agreements and events including a live nativity display and temporary street closures for the Christmas parade. It also adopted resolutions for county appraisal boards, set dates for a joint meeting with the school district, and approved staff reports and the prior meeting’s minutes.

• Approved zoning change from C-2 to R-2 for Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dustin Wilkinson, Chris Young, and Zachary Dominy to BEDCO (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign GLO grant agreement with Haff Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Grove Fellowship live nativity display on Dec 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Cherokee County Appraisal District Board resolution (21‑20 vote)
• Adopted Smith County Appraisal District Board resolution (4‑3 vote)
• Set joint meeting dates Jan 20 and Jan 27, 2026 with Bullard ISD (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution temporarily closing streets for Magic on Main parade Dec 5‑6, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request from JAMB Ventures, LLC for Lots 9 and 10, Block 10 in the Green Valley Subdivision (S Loveless Street), changing the designation from C‑2 General Commercial to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential (duplex). The commission will also vote on the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. Finally, the commission will address adjournment of the meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley Subdivision to R‑2 duplex (applicant JAMB Ventures, LLC)
• Vote to approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of adjournment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a residential zoning change and a BEDCO expenditure for street improvements. The body will also discuss the FY 2025-2026 BEDCO budget and a contract for city and BEDCO audits.

• Public hearing to change zoning from R-1A to R-2 for 201 Water Street
• Proposed BEDCO expenditure of up to $100,000 for Southern Multifoods, LLC (Taco Bell) deceleration lane on US 69
• Approval of BEDCO Budget for FY 2025-2026
• Contract with MCPA, PC for City and BEDCO audits for fiscal year ending September 31, 2025
• Resolution to place 'Veteran's Memorial Highway' sign on US Highway 69

The council voted unanimously to change the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 in the 201 Water Street subdivision from R‑1A single‑family to R‑2 two‑family, permitting duplex construction. The Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) budget for 2025‑2026 was also approved, and a resolution authorizing up to $100,000 in reimbursement funding for a Taco Bell street improvement project was adopted on first reading. Additional actions included approving an audit contract for the city and BEDCO, adopting a Veteran’s Memorial Highway sign placement, and submitting candidates for the Smith County Appraisal District board.

• Approved zoning change to R‑2 for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing up to $100,000 BEDCO reimbursement for Southern Multifoods (Taco Bell) street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 BEDCO budget (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract with MCPA, PC for city ($21,750) and BEDCO ($5,950) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for TxDOT to place “Veteran’s Memorial Highway” sign on Hwy 69 near city limits (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution submitting Annie Dwyer and Mark Whatley as candidates for Smith County Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Changed November council meeting date to Thursday, November 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bullard Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and act on changing the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 (201 Water Street) from R‑1A Single‑Family Residential to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential (duplex). The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting. After those items, the commission will move to adjournment, and citizens may address the commission on any other issues not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lots 5 & 6, Block 1 (201 Water Street) from R‑1A to R‑2 duplex
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to change the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street from R‑1A (single‑family) to R‑2 (two‑family) with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. The commission also approved the minutes of the August 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved zoning change to R‑2 for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street (ayes: Pulsifer, Seib, Twigg; abstain: Lee)
• Approved August 25, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes unanimously

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation board will elect officers for FY 2025‑2026, adopt the annual budget to be submitted to City Council, and approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will also review a financial update including the balance sheet, sales‑tax receipts, and budget‑to‑actual report. Finally, the board will discuss a reimbursement request from Southern Multifoods, LLC (Taco Bell) for costs to install a dedicated turn lane and entrance/exit on Highway 69.

• Elect officers for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopt annual budget for FY 2025‑2026 (to be submitted to City Council)
• Approve minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Financial update: balance sheet, sales‑tax receipts, budget‑to‑actual report
• Reimbursement request from Southern Multifoods, LLC for turn lane on Hwy 69

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to set the 2025 tax rate and vote on the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The body will also consider a tax note issuance and a plat variance for the Church of the Pines Addition.

• Public hearing and action on the 2025 tax rate and fiscal year budget
• Ordinance for the issuance and sale of the City of Bullard Tax Note, Series 2025
• Final Plat and temporary street construction variance for Church of the Pines Addition
• TMRS Employee Deposit Rate change from 7% to 8%
• Road closures for BISD Homecoming Parade on October 8, 2025

City Council

The council will review a tax impact statement for the median-valued homestead property valued at $346,074.19. It shows the current property tax bill of $1,930.48 for fiscal year 2024-25, an estimated bill of $1,919.68 if the proposed 2025-26 budget is adopted, and an estimated bill of $1,840.36 under a balanced budget with no new revenue.

• Tax impact statement: median homestead value $346,074.19
• Current FY 2024-25 tax bill $1,930.48 at $0.557822 per $100
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax estimate $1,919.68 at $0.554703 per $100
• Balanced FY 2025-26 tax estimate $1,840.36 at $0.531783 per $100

City Council

A public hearing on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget was held, during which a resident asked about the tax rate and total general fund expenditures. The council moved, and unanimously approved, to postpone adoption of the budget until Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:10 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Postponed adoption of the 2025‑2026 budget to Sept 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the Church of the Pines addition and denied the request for a temporary variance to avoid building a required street. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28 and July 28, 2025 meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved Final Plat for Church of the Pines Addition (unanimous)
• Denied temporary variance for street requirement at Church of the Pines (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a zoning amendment changing the downtown area from a General Commercial (C‑2) district to a Central Business (C‑3) district. They also adopted an ordinance raising solid‑waste rates based on the CPI, effective October 1, 2025. The council ratified a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for catalytic‑converter cameras and authorized a TxDOT agreement for license‑plate‑recognition cameras, each vote 3‑1 with Councilmember Smith dissenting. Additional actions included authorizing an RFP for GLO‑grant planning services, amending personnel policy to require criminal background checks for all new hires, and scheduling public hearings for a proposed tax rate increase (Sept. 9) and the FY 2025‑2026 budget (Aug. 28).

• Approved downtown zoning change to C‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted solid‑waste rate increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Ratified MVCPA catalytic converter grant for cameras (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing; noes: Smith)
• Adopted TxDOT license‑plate‑recognition camera agreement (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing; noes: Smith)
• Authorized City Manager to seek RFP for GLO‑grant planning services (unanimous)
• Amended personnel policy to require criminal background checks for all new hires (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for proposed tax rate increase on Sept 9 2025 (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing, Smith; noes: none)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on Aug 28 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council reviewed the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Council members agreed to raise the Engineering Services allocation from $5,000 to $10,000. No vote tally was recorded.

• Engineering Services budget increased to $10,000 (consensus, no vote tally recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved a zone change from C‑2 to C‑3 for the downtown area abutting West Main and Phillips Streets. The final plat and temporary variance request for Church of the Pines was tabled for further consideration. The incorrectly dated minutes item was dropped and will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved zone change from C‑2 to C‑3 for downtown area (unanimous)
• Tabled Church of the Pines final plat and temporary variance request (unanimous)
• Dropped minutes item with wrong date; correct minutes to be considered next meeting

City Council

The council unanimously denied Oncor Electric Delivery's proposed rate change, sending the request to the Texas Public Utility Commission. It also approved the Fall Fling event, allowing sidewalk and street closures on October 18, 2025. In a single meeting the council adopted the 2021 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, plus the 2023 National Electrical Code, all with amendments. Additional actions included budget approvals and scheduling a budget‑workshop meeting.

• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate change (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Fling event use of sidewalks and closure of Phillips St (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Building Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Residential Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Plumbing Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Mechanical Code, replacing Chapter 11 with 2024 version (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 National Electrical Code with amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously authorized an interlocal agreement with Smith County for emergency and non‑emergency law‑enforcement dispatch services at a rate of $40,529 beginning Oct. 1, 2025. It also approved $1,000 for two Veteran’s Memorial Highway signs and accepted street, water, and sewer improvement plans for Vintage Oaks Phase 1 and Phase 2. Staff reports and the May 13, 2025 council minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Smith County for dispatch services at $40,529 (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000 purchase of two Veteran’s Memorial Highway signs (motion passed)
• Accepted Vintage Oaks Phase 1 street/water/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted Vintage Oaks Phase 2 street/water/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council approved a special use permit for a McDonald’s drive‑thru at the northeast corner of Doctor M. Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive. It also adopted a temporary 45 mph speed limit on FM 2493 during construction and authorized several agreements and grant applications. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Special Use Permit for McDonald’s drive‑thru (unanimously)
• Adopted temporary 45 mph speed limit on FM 2493 during construction (unanimously)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for grant for security cameras in park and City Hall (unanimously)
• Authorized execution of on‑call planning/engineering agreement with Halff Associates (unanimously)
• Approved Prisoner Interlocal Agreement with Smith County (unanimously)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 28 meetings (unanimously)
• Elected Mark Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem for one‑year term (unanimously)

City Council

The Bullard City Council held a called meeting to consider the Final Plat for the Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres, focusing on Lot 2 (0.9612 acres). After a presentation, the council voted unanimously to approve the Final Plat. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Final Plat for Main Street Addition Lot 2 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 4, in the Vincent Moore Survey, Abstract 15, for Terry Graham Interests, Ltd. It also unanimously granted a special use permit to James Mullicane (on behalf of McDonald’s) for a drive‑thru food service window at the northeast corner of Doctor Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive, for an indefinite period. The minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Final Plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for McDonald’s drive‑thru window, unlimited period (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

City Council

The council approved a revised preliminary plat for the Main Street addition, creating two lots. It awarded the FM 344 water main extension contract to Capps‑Capco Construction for $71,661. The council also accepted a liability waiver from Bullard United Methodist Church for an internet line across a city easement and approved the staff reports and March 11 minutes.

• Approved revised Preliminary Plat for Main Street Addition (2 lots) – vote 4-0-1 (Anderson, Cowart, McDaniel, Smith aye; Redwing abstain)
• Awarded FM 344 water main extension contract to Capps‑Capco Construction – $71,661 base bid (vote 4-1-0; Anderson, Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing aye; Smith no)
• Accepted release and liability waiver from Bullard United Methodist Church for internet line – unanimous approval
• Approved Staff Reports as presented – unanimous approval
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2025 regular meeting – unanimous approval
• Scheduled a called meeting on April 28, 2025 to consider the final plat for O’Reilly Auto Parts