Smithville public meetings in 2025

Smithville Cultural District Public Meetings

The Smithville Cultural District workshop will provide updates on the Richard D. Latham Cultural District projects and its budget, and on TCA grants for district programs. The agenda includes a period for public comments and feedback, followed by public announcements. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is informational.

• Update on Richard D. Latham Cultural District projects and budget
• Update on TCA Grants for Cultural District programs
• Public comments/feedback/input
• Public announcements

The meeting provided updates on the 2025-2026 budget, youth banner program, sculpture installations, historic coloring book, Artist of the Year, and music events. It also reviewed completed TCA grants and discussed ideas for upcoming 2026 TCA grant projects. No votes, approvals, denials, or formal actions were recorded.

City Council

The City of Smithville is entering into a Public Improvement District (PID) financing agreement with Smithville Land Partners, LLC. The agreement outlines how the developer will be reimbursed for public infrastructure improvements, such as water, sewer, and roads, through special assessments on the property.

• PID Financing Agreement with Smithville Land Partners, LLC
• Waiver to PID Policy regarding water and sewer improvements
• Waiver to PID Policy regarding value to lien ratio
• Waiver to PID Policy regarding sunset provisions
• Waiver to PID Policy regarding maintenance of public improvements

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss budget cuts and the Enclave at Riverbend Development Agreement. The body will also review solid waste contract RFP requirements and the Interim City Manager's employment contract.

• 120K department cuts
• Enclave at Riverbend Development Agreement
• Expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025-697
• RFP submission requirements for the solid waste contract
• Interim City Manager’s Employment Contract

The council unanimously approved payment of the current Union Pacific Railroad invoice and authorized payment of any future Union Pacific invoices. They also unanimously approved the Enclave at Riverbend Development Agreement. The council voted to adopt the suggested additions to the solid‑waste contract RFP, with four members voting for and one abstaining. No other actions were taken on recycling permits, leaf‑and‑limb rates, or department cuts.

• Approved Union Pacific invoice and future invoices (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Enclave at Riverbend Development Agreement (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved solid‑waste RFP with added requirements (4‑0‑1 vote; Dunham abstained)

Historic-Preservation-Design-Standards

The Historic Preservation and Design Standards Committee will review the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will consider appointing two new members—one representing the Chamber of Commerce and one to be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The committee will also discuss the Teague and Tolbert Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs). Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item.

• Review October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider appointment of two new committee members (Chamber of Commerce representative and mayor/council appointee)
• Discuss Teague Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
• Discuss Tolbert Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
• Announcements, presentations, proclamations, and awards

City Council

The Smithville City Council will consider rezoning requests, a Short-Term Rental ordinance, and a Public Improvement District agreement. The body will also discuss a contract for airport engineering services and a license agreement for a communications tower.

• Zone change from MR to Planned Development District for Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service
• Ordinance to amend zoning code for Short-Term Rentals
• Public Improvement District Agreement with Enclave at Riverbend
• Contract for Engineering and Design Services for Smithville-Crawford Airport
• License Agreement for Joint Use of Pole with Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC

The Smithville City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Bastrop County to co‑lead the “Create a Job, Save a Job” healthcare collaborative funded by a $2 M St. David’s Foundation grant. The council also approved several budget items, a side‑yard setback variance, a zoning change for one parcel and a denial for another, and adopted a short‑term‑rental ordinance. All motions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote except the housing‑authority MOU which recorded one abstention.

• Approved $47,600 tub grinding at brush dump (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved purchase of real‑leather chairs at $279.99 each (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved $12,200 camera upgrade and $63,000 ERP system conversion (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved 2‑foot side‑yard setback variance for 805 Charleston (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved zone change to Planned Development District for parcel ID 68380 (5.36 acres) (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Denied zone change for parcel ID 68397 (0.27 acres) (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved ordinance amending zoning code to regulate short‑term rentals (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Bastrop County for healthcare collaborative, $10,000 annual payment (total $20,000) (unanimous roll‑call vote)

City Council

The council will discuss the 2024-25 Annual Report, which outlines Smithville's recent economic development, infrastructure grants, and community projects. Topics include the film commission's new leadership, airport upgrades, and progress on the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions are recorded for this agenda item.

• Secured more than $20M in state and federal infrastructure grants
• Industrial Triangle funded by an Economic Development Administration grant
• MarkAnthony Baca appointed new Chairperson of the Smithville Film Commission (August 2025)
• Airport fuel station upgrade and installation of VirTower ADS‑B radar
• Grant‑funded Comprehensive Plan slated for completion in early 2026

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing an ordinance to amend Chapter 14A, Section 4.7 of the City Code. The proposal establishes requirements for short-term rental permits and mandates that hosting platforms display registration numbers and collect hotel occupancy taxes.

• Proposed ordinance requiring valid city permits for all short-term rentals
• Requirement for hosting platforms to display registration numbers on listings
• Mandate for hosting platforms to collect and remit City Hotel Occupancy Tax
• Establishment of permit revocation grounds and a one-year waiting period for revoked permits
• Requirement for platforms to remove listings within 10 business days of city notification

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a subdivision plat and the creation of the Enclave at Riverbend Public Improvement District. The body will also consider 1.75% budget cuts for all departments and the 2025 Certified Tax Levy.

• Creation of the Enclave at Riverbend Public Improvement District (PID)
• Final plat for Woodrose Place Subdivision (McMahan Addition Lots 2-7)
• 1.75% budget cuts for all departments
• 2025 Certified Tax Levy for the City of Smithville
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 100 Main St

The council unanimously approved the order of new radios for the Police Department, adopted the final plat for the Woodrose Place Subdivision with a construction hold, and created the Enclave at Riverbend Public Improvement District while excluding certain exceptions. It also directed the interim city manager to begin negotiations for the Enclave, tabled a Certificate of Appropriateness for 100 Main St, ordered an evaluation of the fire‑department relationship, and approved the 2025 Certified Tax Levy.

• Approved order for police radios (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Woodrose Place Subdivision with construction hold (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution creating Enclave at Riverbend PID, excluding listed exceptions (unanimous)
• Directed Interim City Manager to begin Enclave negotiations (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for 100 Main St (3 Yes, 2 No)
• Directed City Manager to evaluate relationship with Smithville Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Certified Tax Levy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 14 and October 24 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Smithville City Council adopted a new ordinance for parliamentary procedure and approved several land‑use actions. The council granted a variance for Jesco Construction Inc. to use an 8‑foot wooden fence instead of a masonry wall at Smithville Industrial Park, Block 1 Lot 1. It also approved a zone change from Single Family/Duplex to Mixed Residential for 421 Bunte Street and a change from Community Facility to Highway Commercial for parcel #19010 in the Smithville Townsite. Additionally, the council accepted the Riverbend Public Improvement District petition and approved a service agreement for the district.

• Variance approved for Jesco Construction Inc. (Block 1 Lot 1, Smithville Industrial Park) to use a wooden fence
• Zone change approved for 421 Bunte Street from SF-2 to Mixed Residential
• Zone change approved for parcel #19010 (Smithville Townsite, Block 53) from Community Facility to Highway Commercial (C‑3)
• Ordinance adopted to adopt Section 1.03.032 Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
• Resolution passed to accept the Riverbend Public Improvement District petition

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for two zone changes and one variance request. The decisions affect properties at 421 Bunte Street, the Smithville Industrial Park, and a parcel in the Smithville Townsite.

• Recommended approval of variance for a noise attenuating barrier at Smithville Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1
• Recommended zone change from SF-2 to MR for 421 Bunte Street
• Recommended zone change from CF to C-3 for parcel 19010, Smithville Townsite, Block 53

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget and authorize expenditures from Tax Notes. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss the interim city manager position and economic development for the Enclave at Riverbend PID.

• Ordinance approving Budget Amendment(s) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Authorization of expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025-697
• Executive session on economic development for Enclave at Riverbend PID
• Executive session regarding the interim city manager position

The council approved an ordinance amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. It also approved a $2,976.11 Avinext bill and two Public Works line items ($25,000 for a wash bay and $50,000 for tools/equipment) from the 2025 Tax Note. Finally, the council approved a housing stipend for interim city manager Jeremy Frazier.

• Approved Budget Amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,976.11 Avinext bill from 2023 Tax Note (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works line item 11 – $25K wash bay (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works line item 16 – $50K tools/equipment (unanimous)
• Approved housing stipend for interim city manager Jeremy Frazier (unanimous)

City Council

The Smithville City Council will adopt revised General Fund and Utility Fund budgets for the year ending September 30, 2025. Revenue and expense adjustments across multiple departments bring the General Fund from a $40,068 shortfall to a balanced budget. The changes include cuts to police and airport spending and shifts in revenue sources such as utilities and miscellaneous fees.

• Police expense reduced by $99,898 (from $1,799,412 to $1,699,514)
• Airport expense cut by $375,297 (from $720,210 to $344,913)
• Utility Fund electricity revenue decreased by $145,132 (from $5,728,978 to $5,583,846)
• Contributions lowered by $406,166 (from $616,650 to $210,484)
• Miscellaneous revenue increased by $169,366 (from $502,459 to $671,825)

Historic-Preservation-Design-Standards

The Historic Preservation and Design Standards Committee will discuss the Residential District Overlay and accept Molly Todd as a Chamber of Commerce representative. The committee previously approved historical markers for local sites.

• Accept Molly Todd as Chamber of Commerce Representative
• Discussion: Residential District Overlay
• Discussion: Millspaugh COA @ 100 Main Street
• Review March 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Filming Public Information spots with Jose Rivera

The Historic Preservation and Design Standards Advisory Committee approved historical markers for the Mary A. Brown School, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, and an honorary marker for Colorado Baptist Church. The wording for the honorary marker was also approved. The Mary A. Brown School marker must first be approved by the school superintendent before City Council consideration. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Historical Marker for Mary A. Brown School (pending superintendent approval)
• Approved Historical Marker for Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Approved Honorary Historical Marker for Colorado Baptist Church
• Approved verbiage for the honorary marker

Historic-Preservation-Design-Standards

The Smithville Historic Preservation and Design Standards Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve meeting minutes, accept a Chamber of Commerce representative, and review a design standard for a property at 100 Main Street. The committee will also discuss a proposed Residential District Overlay.

• Review March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accept Molly Todd as Chamber of Commerce Representative
• Review Millspaugh COA at 100 Main Street
• Discuss Residential District Overlay
• Meeting at City Hall, 317 Main Street

City Council

The council will discuss and act on several items, including a variance for a masonry wall at Smithville Industrial Park, two zoning changes, and multiple resolutions and memoranda of understanding. The most significant action is the approval of an amendment to the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget. Additional agenda items cover updates to parliamentary procedure, the Home Program Reservation System, and the Community Development Block Grant program.

• Variance request for a masonry wall/noise barrier at Smithville Industrial Park, Block 1 Lot 1 (4.00 acres) – Jesco Construction Inc.
• Zone change from Single Family/Duplex (SF-2) to Mixed Residential (MR) for 421 Bunte Street (16.77 acres) – Jan Rinehart.
• Zone change from Community Facility (CF) to Highway Commercial (C-3) for parcel #19010, Smithville Townsite (0.44 acres) – Donald Wayne Thomas Jr.
• Ordinance amending Article 1, Section 1.03.032 to adopt new Rules of Parliamentary Procedure.
• Ordinance approving the 2024‑2025 Fiscal Year Budget amendment.

The Smithville City Council approved a variance allowing an 8‑foot wooden fence at the Smithville Industrial Park and approved two zoning changes: SF‑2 to Mixed Residential for 421 Bunte Street and Community Facility to Highway Commercial for parcel #19010. The council also appointed Interim City Manager Jeremy Frazier as the city’s executive officer and approved several memoranda of understanding, including one with Smithville Little League. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for wooden fence at Smithville Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved zone change SF‑2 to Mixed Residential for 421 Bunte Street (unanimous)
• Approved zone change Community Facility to Highway Commercial for parcel #19010 (unanimous)
• Tabled MOU with Aquifer Storage and Recovery until November (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Interim City Manager Jeremy Frazier as executive officer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing participation in Texas Community Development Block Grant program (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Smithville Little League (unanimous)
• Approved lease between CyberTex (tenant) and Career Tracks (landlord) (unanimous)

City Council

The Smithville City Council will adopt proclamations recognizing Municipal Court Week (Nov 3‑7, 2025) and Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Oct 2025). Council members will review updates on several grant‑funded drainage and infrastructure projects. The council will vote on an ordinance authorizing a $3 million Tax Note Series 2025, allocating $2 million from the General Fund for capital equipment and infrastructure and $1 million from the Utility Fund for wastewater upgrades and grant match.

• Proclamation of Municipal Court Week (Nov 3‑7, 2025)
• Proclamation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Oct 2025)
• Ordinance authorizing $3 M Tax Note Series 2025 ($2 M General Fund, $1 M Utility Fund)
• MIT Competition Drainage grant of $12,966,041 with $130,970 local match
• FEMA generators project $658,400 with 10% ($65,840) local match pending

Planning and Zoning

The Smithville Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the May 06, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss and act on a minor replat for three parcels owned by Jesco Construction Inc. (parcels #21659 A27, #70936 A27, #872002 A27). The commission will also hold a public hearing on a variance request for an additional masonry wall or equivalent noise‑attenuating barrier at the Smithville Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1 (4.000 acres).

• Approval of minutes from May 06, 2025
• Minor replat for parcels #21659 A27, #70936 A27, #872002 A27 (Jesco Construction Inc.)
• Variance request for a masonry wall/noise barrier at Smithville Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1 (4.000 acres)
• Zone change from CF (Community Facilities) to C-3 (Highway Commercial District) for parcel 19010 (0.440 acres)
• Zone change from SF-2 (Single family/duplex) to MR (Mixed Residential) for 421 Bunte Street (16.77 acres)

City Council

The Smithville City Council will hold a special called meeting on October 7, 2025. The council will enter a closed executive session to consider the employment of the interim city manager. After the session, council members will discuss and act on the executive session outcomes and consider authorizing expenditures from Tax Notes under ordinance 2025‑697. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Executive Session to discuss personnel: interim city manager’s employment
• Discussion and action on outcomes of the executive session
• Authorization of expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025‑697

The council unanimously approved expenditures from Tax Notes ordinance 2025‑697 for the cemetery monthly payment, park cameras, police department security doors, and police bullet magazines. The council also unanimously directed SGR to appoint Jeremy Frazier as interim city manager under the existing contract.

• Approved cemetery recurring monthly payment (unanimous)
• Approved cameras at parks (unanimous)
• Approved security doors for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved bullet magazines for Police Department (unanimous)
• Directed SGR to place Jeremy Frazier as Interim City Manager (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing expenditures from Tax Notes under ordinance 2025-697. The body will also discuss on-demand Leaf and Limb services and the employment of the Interim City Manager.

• Expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025-697
• On-demand Leaf and Limb services
• Interim City Manager's employment

The council held a closed executive session to discuss the interim city manager’s employment and took no action. A separate discussion on authorizing expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025-697 also resulted in no action. Councilman Jenkins moved, and the council approved, delaying the on-demand leaf and limb service until December 2025, with a plan to reinstate the $10 garbage fee in October.

• Delayed on-demand leaf and limb service until Dec 2025 (4-1)
• No action on interim city manager’s employment (closed session)
• No action on authorizing expenditures from Tax Notes per ordinance 2025-697

City Council

The Smithville City Council will adopt Ordinance 2025-697, which places a temporary freeze on any spending from outstanding tax notes unless expressly authorized by the council. The council will also approve Resolution 2025‑09‑557, amending the city’s fee schedule and raising rates for many services such as leaf‑and‑limb pickup, golf‑cart permits, certificate of appropriateness, utility deposits, and dog‑large pickup fees. Both actions become effective on September 8, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-697: temporary freeze on tax‑note expenditures unless authorized by council action
• Resolution 2025‑09‑557: increase rates for leaf & limb pickup, golf‑cart permits, certificate of appropriateness, utility deposits, dog‑large pickup fee, and other city services
• Fee changes include leaf & limb large load $100, golf‑cart 2‑yr permit $100, utility deposit $5.00, dog‑large pickup fee $20.00, and many other specific dollar adjustments
• Effective date for both the ordinance and the revised fee schedule is September 8, 2025

City Council

The Smithville City Council will discuss and act on several financial measures. Items include an ordinance to freeze spending on all Tax Notes, a directive for department heads to achieve 1.75% savings by December 2025, and a resolution to amend the Master Fee Schedule. The council will also authorize the Finance Director to open a new checking account for the 2025 Tax Note and review the Interim City Manager's employment details in an executive session.

• Ordinance No. 2025-697 to freeze spending on all Tax Notes
• Directive for department heads to find 1.75% savings across all departments by Dec 2025
• Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule
• Authorization for Finance Director to open a new checking account for the 2025 Tax Note
• Executive Session to discuss Interim City Manager’s employment and job description

The Smithville City Council approved an ordinance to freeze spending on all Tax Notes. It also authorized purchases and budget allocations, directed a 1.75% budget cut across departments, amended the master fee schedule, and approved a new checking account for the 2025 Tax Note. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved freeze on all Tax Note spending (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two police cars from the 2025 Tax Note (unanimous)
• Approved $300K Public Works spending on listed line items (unanimous)
• Approved $75K computer/software upgrade for the General Department (unanimous)
• Approved spending on the 2022-2023 Tax Note for TDA match and ERP system (unanimous)
• Directed department heads to cut each department's budget by 1.75% (unanimous)
• Amended master fee schedule: Tax Note fee changed to $6.25 (unanimous)
• Approved opening a new checking account for the 2025 Tax Note (unanimous)

City Council

The Smithville City Council will discuss and act on the proposed 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. Items include an ordinance to adopt the budget, an ordinance to set the tax rate at .638952 per $100 valuation, and a resolution ratifying the budget. A Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median homestead property tax would rise from $1,483 to $1,609 under the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Presentation from City Manager on the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Ordinance adopting the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Ordinance adopting the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Tax Rate at .638952 per $100 valuation
• Resolution ratifying the FY 2025‑2026 Budget
• Taxpayer Impact Statement estimating median property tax increase to $1,609

The Smithville City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑695 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget, which increases property‑tax revenue by $198,044 (7.39%). The council also adopted a tax rate of $0.638952 per $100 valuation and specified the rate components for debt service and operations. A resolution ratifying the FY 2025‑2026 budget was approved, and department heads were directed to cut 1.75% across the board to save $120,000.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑695 adopting FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted tax rate $0.638952 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Adopted tax‑rate breakdown: $0.245326 for debt service, $0.393626 for operations (unanimous)
• Ratified FY 2025‑2026 budget via resolution (unanimous)
• Directed all department heads to cut 1.75% to save $120,000 (unanimous)
• Recorded citizen opposition to tax rate (no vote)
• Closed session held to consult attorney on budget and salaries (procedural)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a balanced FY25-26 budget of $16,534,322. The body is discussing a proposed property tax rate increase and a new $3 million tax note for infrastructure and equipment.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.638952 per $100 valuation (a 5-cent increase)
• Proposed $3 million Series 2025 Tax Note for infrastructure, facilities, and equipment
• Proposed $6.35 monthly fee per customer on utility bills to repay $1 million of the tax note
• Balanced FY25-26 budget totaling $16,534,322
• Proposed $2 million portion of the tax note to be repaid via property taxes

City Council

The council adopted an ordinance authorizing a $3 million Tax Note Series 2025, and approved hiring an interim and permanent City Manager through SGR Resources. It also approved proceeding with the City Attorney’s litigation recommendations and ratified two MOUs with Smithville ISD for emergency reunification sites and a juvenile boot camp. Additionally, the council awarded the Home Grant Home Program contract to Cyprus Point Construction and approved a resolution allowing rent and utility waivers for several local non‑profits.

• Approved minutes from August 11, August 20 and September 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved hiring an interim and permanent City Manager via SGR Resources (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with City Attorney’s recommendations on pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing issuance of a $3M Tax Note Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Smithville ISD for emergency reunification sites (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Smithville ISD’s Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Home Grant Home Program to Cyprus Point Construction (unanimous)
• Approved resolution waiving rent/utilities for listed non‑profit organizations (unanimous)

City Council

The Smithville City Council will consider setting the 2025/26 ad valorem property tax rate at the September 8 meeting. The council previously authorized a $3-million tax note for infrastructure and reviewed the certified property values, which show a 0.72% decrease in total assessed value.

• Proclamation declaring September as CAPCOG Preparedness Month
• Proclamation designating October 7 as Energy Efficiency Day
• Presentation on Smitty's Small Town Wonders children's book series
• Discussion on setting the 2025/26 property tax rate
• Approval of August 11, 2025, council meeting minutes

City Council

The council gave direction to the City Manager to present the FY 2025/2026 budget with a tax rate of .638952, which is a five‑cent increase over last year. They also scheduled a vote on the proposed tax rate for the September 8, 2025 council meeting. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate featured four speakers.

• Directed City Manager to present FY 2025/2026 budget with tax rate .638952 (5‑cent increase)
• Scheduled vote on proposed tax rate for Sept 8, 2025 council meeting

City Council

The City Council is discussing the proposed FY25-26 budget of $16,556,095 and a proposed tax rate of $0.678806 per $100 valuation. The meeting includes public hearings on both the budget and the tax rate to prepare for a final vote on September 8, 2025.

• Proposed $3M Series 2025 Tax Note for infrastructure, facilities, and equipment
• Proposed tax rate of $0.678806 per $100 valuation
• Proposed $6.35 monthly fee per customer to repay $1M of the Tax Note via the Utility Fund
• Budget additions: $75k for Eco Dev Director and $25k for Legal Services
• Budget cuts: $11k for Mayor monthly stipend and Council/EE armbands

City Council

The council approved several budget adjustments, including legal fees, utility cost restoration, hiring funds, efficiency audit funding, on‑demand leaf and limb pickup, and the Tax Note with a $6.35 utility charge. A motion directing the City Manager to revise the budget to reallocate funds to Economic Development was defeated. All other motions passed either unanimously or with a majority vote.

• Motion to add $25K to Department 100 for legal fees – passed unanimously
• Motion to add $8,400 to Department 155 for electric, sewer, water, garbage – passed unanimously
• Motion to zero out line item 5320 in Department 300 and allocate $175K for hiring Joe Newman and an Economic Development person – passed unanimously
• Motion to add $25K back into the budget for efficiency audits – passed unanimously
• Motion to adopt on‑demand leaf and limb pickup – passed unanimously
• Motion to proceed with the Tax Note, allocating $2 M to General, $1 M to Utility, and adding a $6.35 charge to each utility customer – passed (For: Jenkins, Washington, Meek; Opposed: Dunham, Jameson)
• Motion to direct City Manager to revise budget for Economic Development and efficiency audits – failed (For: Jameson, Dunham; Opposed: Meek, Jenkins, Washington)

City Council

The Smithville City Council authorized a $3 million tax note, approved a minor re‑plat for three parcels, and awarded the 4th‑6th Street drainage contract for $1,022,158. It also authorized a rate study with ReUse/Energy Services, adopted a resolution for a $2.7 million TXDOT sidewalk project, approved participation in a $5 million opioid settlement, set the proposed ad valorem tax rate at $0.678806, and directed creation of a five‑member Parks Advisory Board. All actions passed unanimously except the re‑plat, which passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.

• Authorized Samco Capital Markets to issue a $3 M Tax Note (unanimous)
• Approved minor re‑plat for parcels #21659, #70936, #872002 (4‑for, 1‑abstain)
• Awarded 4th‑6th Street Drainage contract to M&C Fonseca Construction for $1,022,158 (unanimous)
• Authorized rate study and services agreement with ReUse/Energy Services Group (unanimous)
• Approved resolution giving City Manager authority for $2.7 M TXDOT sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved participation in the $5 M Texas Opioid Settlement and manager signing authority (unanimous)
• Approved proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.678806 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Directed creation of a five‑member Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Dec 31 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

Councilman Jenkins moved to restart mosquito spraying; the motion was seconded by Councilman Jameson and passed unanimously. Councilman Jenkins also moved to prorate recycling center permits to $25 for in‑town and $50 for out‑of‑town for this year; the motion was seconded by Councilman Washington and passed unanimously. The council gave City Manager Robert Tamble several action items for the FY25/26 preliminary budget, but no motion was made.

• Approved restart of mosquito spraying (unanimous)
• Approved prorated recycling permits at $25 in‑town, $50 out‑of‑town (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved an ordinance naming the alley between Jones and Hill Road at 7th Street “Bumper Road,” with a 3‑for‑1‑abstain vote. They also adopted ADA‑related policies, including a grievance policy, a nondiscrimination policy, and an Accessibility Task Force resolution, all passing unanimously. Additional actions approved were a license agreement for a fence at 401 Main Street, a correction to the zoning Master Table of Uses, new fees for HVAC ($200) and pool ($150) inspections, and a resolution supporting Councilmember Jimmy Jenkins for Texas Municipal League president‑elect.

• Approved naming the alley “Bumper Road” (3‑for‑1‑abstain)
• Approved ADA Grievance Policy and Complaint Form (unanimous)
• Approved ADA Nondiscrimination Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Accessibility Task Force resolution (unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement for fence at 401 Main Street (4‑for‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved amendment correcting zoning Master Table of Uses (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting HVAC ($200) and pool ($150) inspection fees (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Jimmy Jenkins for TML president‑elect (4‑for‑0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The council heard a budget presentation from the City Manager and department heads. Councilman Jenkins first moved to seek $600,000‑$800,000 in savings, but withdrew that motion. He then moved to cut the 2025‑2026 budget by 5% across all departments, which was seconded by Councilman Dunham and passed unanimously.

• Motion to find $600,000‑$800,000 in savings withdrawn
• Approved 5% across‑the‑board budget cut (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the May meeting minutes with an amendment. It also unanimously approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Bastrop County to add Smithville ISD to a Texas General Land Office stormwater drainage project. The city approved a $32,900 audit contract with Singleton, Clark & Company, PC, and adopted an ordinance appointing the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Impact Fees Advisory Committee by a 4‑1 vote. The financial report was approved unanimously, while a proposed budget motion failed to receive a second.

• Approved May 12 and May 21 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement adding Smithville ISD (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract with Singleton, Clark & Company, PC for $32,900 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance appointing Planning and Zoning Commission as Impact Fees Advisory Committee (4‑1 vote)
• Approved the financial report (unanimous)
• Budget motion to allocate $75,000 to Economic Development Department died (no second)

City Council

The council approved the Public Improvement District (PID) policy after a motion by Councilman Jenkins and a second by Councilman Jameson, passing unanimously. The council also directed the City Manager to follow legal counsel's recommendations to appoint an advisory committee on impact fees and to schedule a future public hearing on land‑use assumptions and wastewater capital improvement projects, after a motion by Councilman Jameson and a second by Councilman Washington, also passing unanimously.

• Approved PID policy (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to appoint impact‑fees advisory committee (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to set future public hearing on land‑use and wastewater projects (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a minor re‑plat at 1734 Colorado Drive, the service‑plan agreement and the annexation ordinance for a 0.8813‑acre parcel that will host a flood‑mitigation detention pond. The city’s financial report was also approved unanimously. A motion to adopt a multi‑scenario budget process was rejected by a 2‑3 vote.

• Approved minor re‑plat of 1734 Colorado Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Service Plan Agreement for annexing 0.8813‑acre property (unanimous)
• Approved annexation ordinance for 0.8813‑acre property (unanimous)
• Approved City financial report (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt multi‑scenario budget approach failed (2‑3 vote)

City Council

The council voted to approve a resolution amending the performance statement for TDA Contract CRC22-0031. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. A separate motion was made to have the City Manager reassess BEFCO Engineering’s conventional wastewater proposal and explore reUse’s membrane bioreactor technology, with a report due at the June 9 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved amendment to TDA Contract CRC22-0031 performance statement (4-0-1)

City Council

The Smithville City Council unanimously approved a variance for 1004 Nichols Street, a replat for 204 Ramona Street, and a special use permit plus multiple setbacks variances for 309 Byrne Street. The council also adopted an ordinance that developers must pay third‑party engineering review fees up‑front, approved the city’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and authorized historical markers for three local sites. Council members decided to postpone action on the Public Improvement District policy until a future workshop.

• Approved 1004 Nichols Street side‑yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved replat combining four lots at 204 Ramona Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit and four setback variances for 309 Byrne Street (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance requiring upfront third‑party engineering fee deposits (unanimous)
• Approved Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (unanimous)
• Approved historical markers for Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mary A. Brown Primary School, and Colorado Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Postponed Public Improvement District policy action; workshop scheduled for May (no vote)