Ames public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Ames City Council will consider several actions, including adopting Ordinance No. 2025-008 that sets a 48‑hour maximum parking period on public streets and penalties up to $300 per violation. The council will also review an amendment to Ordinance 2024-001, approve contracts for audit services and equipment purchases, and discuss financial transfers and term extensions for elected officials.

• Approve Ordinance No. 2025-008 regulating street parking, max 48‑hour period, penalties up to $300 per offense
• Approve Amendment 001 to Ordinance 2024-001
• Approve engagement agreement for audit preparation and bookkeeping services with Sabrina Woods, CPA
• Approve purchase of a paper shredder for $439.00
• Approve purchase of a folding machine for monthly sewer bills for $598.99

The Ames City Council unanimously approved a series of measures, including a new parking ordinance, an amendment to the manufactured‑home ordinance, and several procurement contracts. The council also voted to extend the mayor’s and council members’ terms from two to four years, subject to voter approval at a future election. All actions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-008 parking regulation (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-001 amendment 001 for manufactured homes (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of folding machine for monthly sewer bills for $598.99 (5‑0)
• Approved transportation services agreement with Brazos Transit District (5‑0)
• Approved designation of Eddie White as representative to Houston‑Galveston Area Council, Mayor Domain as alternate (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of $52,700 from savings to utility account for 2022 payroll tax (5‑0)
• Approved extension of mayor and council terms to four years, pending voter approval (5‑0)
• Approved additional $256 for aggregate base material to repair East Tebo Street (5‑0)

City Council

The Ames City Council will hold a workshop on December 2, 2025 to discuss legal matters with the city attorney and to address personnel issues. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Discussion of legal matters with the city lawyer
• Discussion of personnel issues
• Adjournment

The Ames City Council met on December 2, 2025. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was approved by all five members. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Ames City Council will consider several regular agenda items, including approval of a $2,870 inspection‑training payment for Arlene Carrington and a $4,000 mural painting at the Food Distribution Center funded from the permit account. The council will also vote on an engagement agreement for audit preparation and bookkeeping services with Sabrina Woods, CPA, and on resolutions authorizing the city attorney to pursue delinquent property tax collections and to support the Liberty County Central Appraisal District board election. An executive session will be held for private attorney consultation, real‑property deliberation, and personnel matters. The council will receive a presentation from Texas Rebuild on a performance‑rebuilding concept for a lift station.

• Approve $2,870 payment for additional inspection training for Arlene Carrington
• Approve $4,000 payment to paint a mural at the Food Distribution Center (funded from the permit account)
• Approve engagement agreement for audit preparation and bookkeeping services with Sabrina Woods, CPA
• Approve Resolution 2025-027 authorizing the city attorney to represent the city in collection of delinquent property taxes and tax foreclosure proceedings
• Approve resolution supporting the Liberty County Central Appraisal District board director election for 2026

The council unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings. It approved $2,870 for additional inspection training for Arlene Carrington. It passed Resolution 2025-027, letting the city attorney collect delinquent property taxes. It also appointed Charles Bowles as the Liberty County Appraisal District Board director for 2026, postponed a $4,000 mural project, and tabled an audit services agreement.

• Approved September 18, 2025, September 22, 2025 special, September 29, 2025 special, and October 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,870 training for Arlene Carrington’s plumbing inspection certification (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-027 authorizing the city attorney to collect delinquent property taxes (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Bowles as Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board for 2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed $4,000 mural painting at the Food Distribution Center to next year
• Tabled engagement agreement for audit preparation and bookkeeping services with Sabrina Woods, CPA

City Council

The City Council will consider the demolition of a dilapidated structure and the acceptance of a bid for its disposal. The body will also discuss property tax collection and road repairs.

• Demolition and disposal bid for property at 514 E. Main St.
• Resolution 2025-027 authorizing the City Attorney to collect delinquent property taxes
• Purchase of aggregate base material for E. Tebo Street repairs not to exceed $2,500.00
• Discussion of manufactured and modular homes regulations

The council unanimously approved the demolition of a dilapidated building at 514 East Main Street and accepted a $7,300 bid from Dwayne Johnson Trucking Equipment to perform the demolition and disposal. It also approved up to $2,500 for aggregate material to repair East Tebo Street and approved the September 8 meeting minutes. Resolution 2025-027 to let the city attorney collect delinquent property taxes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved demolition of dilapidated structure at 514 E. Main St. (4‑0)
• Accepted bid from Dwayne Johnson Trucking Equipment for demolition and disposal of 514 E. Main St. for $7,300 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of aggregate base material up to $2,500 to repair E. Tebo Street (4‑0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Postponed Resolution 2025-027 authorizing city attorney to collect delinquent property taxes (postponed)
• Entered closed executive session (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 PM (4‑0)

City Council

The Ames City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate. It will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2025-007 to set the ad valorem tax at $0.5721 per $100 of assessed value. The council will also consider resolutions to ratify the budget‑reflected property tax increase and to establish a net‑30 vendor payment policy.

• Public hearing on the 2025 proposed tax rate
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-007 setting ad valorem tax at $0.5721 per $100 valuation
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025 ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the budget
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-026 establishing a net‑30 policy for vendor invoice payments
• Adjournment

The Ames City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-026, establishing a policy to pay vendor invoices on a net‑30 basis. The motion was made by Councilwoman Elizabeth “Liz” Hardy and seconded by Councilwoman Tiffany Burgos. The resolution passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-026 establishing net‑30 vendor invoice payment policy (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation Board will review the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss the Ames First Annual Zydeco Fest. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Consider minutes of the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Discuss the Ames First Annual Zydeco Fest
• Public comments

City Council

The Ames City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and consider adopting Ordinance No. 2025‑006 to approve that budget. Council members will also consider approving the purchase of new control panels for six lift stations at a cost of $4,995 per panel. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and a citizen appearance.

• Public hearing on the 2025 proposed budget and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025‑006 to adopt the budget
• Approval of purchase of new control panels for six lift stations at $4,995 per panel

The council approved the 2025 municipal budget with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved a $10,000 purchase of new control panels for two lift stations, also by a 4‑0 vote. The council discussed the upcoming 2026 budget hearing and said it will keep reviewing the city’s drug and alcohol policy.

• Adopted 2025 budget (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 lift station control panel upgrade (4-0)
• Continued review of city drug and alcohol policy (no vote)
• Held public hearing on 2026 proposed budget (discussion only)

City Council

The Ames City Council will discuss and adopt a resolution on civil‑rights policies for the GLO Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (CDBG‑DRRP), referencing contracts #25-143-001-F192 and #25-143-002-F338. The council will also approve a resolution designating authorized signatories for those contracts and issue a proclamation naming September 2025 as Fair Housing Month. An executive session will be held to consult the city attorney about pending litigation, and the council will consider a promotion for a city maintenance technician.

• Adopt Resolution Regarding Civil Rights Policies for GLO CDBG‑DRRP (Contracts #25-143-001-F192 & #25-143-002-F338)
• Approve Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for the same contracts
• Proclamation declaring September 2025 as City of Ames – Fair Housing Month
• Executive session on pending or contemplated litigation under Texas Gov. Code §§551.071 & 8551.074
• Consider promotion for city maintenance technician

The council approved a resolution establishing civil‑rights policies required for the GLO Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Relocation Program. It also adopted a resolution designating authorized signatories for grant contracts, proclaimed September 2025 as Fair Housing Month, and promoted Mike Glenn Jr. to Maintenance Leadman. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted civil‑rights policy resolution for CDBG‑DRRP (5‑0)
• Approved resolution designating authorized signatories for CDBG‑DRRP contracts (5‑0)
• Passed proclamation declaring September 2025 Fair Housing Month (5‑0)
• Promoted Mike Glenn Jr. from Maintenance Tech to Maintenance Leadman (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 PM (5‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August meetings. It also approved the proposed 2025 tax rate of 0.5721, creating a 0.07‑cent increase. Additional actions included setting public hearing dates for the 2026 budget and the 2025 tax rate, nominating appraisal‑district board candidates, and approving demolition of the dilapidated property at 514 E. Main St.

• Approved August 11 & 26 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved proposed 2025 tax rate of 0.5721 (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted resolution to set public hearing on the 2026 city budget (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted resolution to set public hearing on the 2025 tax rate (5‑0‑0)
• Nominated Mark Sjolander and Jimmy Rollins for Liberty County Appraisal District board (5‑0‑0)
• Approved demolition of 514 E. Main St. property (vote not recorded)
• Directed Economic Development Corp. to develop incentive program guidelines (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of proposed budget and tax rate

The council approved the proposed tax rate of 0.5721, increasing the levy to $357,000. It raised the insurance budget from $7,000 to $25,000 and kept a street‑repair bond in the budget for further study. The council also adjusted the training stipend budget and discussed a bonus for employees and members. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopted proposed tax rate of 0.5721 (no vote recorded)
• Increased insurance budget to $25,000 (from $7,000)
• Adjusted city council training and meeting stipend budget
• Discussed possible bonus for city employees and council members
• Left street‑repair bond in the budget for further exploration
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if structures at 514 E. Main St. are dangerous or substandard. The council will also consider contracts for food distribution center upgrades and a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Proposed $14,600 contract with Dwayne Johnson Trucking and Equipment to demo 514 E. Main St.
• Public hearing on dangerous buildings regarding 514 E. Main St.
• Proposed $1,293.49 purchase of a 24,000 BTU mini split unit for the food distribution building
• Proposed 6% rate increase for Live Oak Environmental
• Resolution No. 2025-021 to adopt the Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update

The council unanimously approved the installation of spray foam insulation at the food distribution center for $4,212.00, the purchase of a 24,000 BTU mini‑split unit for $1,293.49, and Resolution 2025‑021 adopting the Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan update. It also approved a 3% rate increase for Live Oak Environmental trash service for the next five years. Two agenda items—public hearings on dangerous buildings and a demolition contract for 514 E. Main St.—were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes for July 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved spray foam insulation contract $4,212.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 24,000 BTU mini‑split unit $1,293.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑021 adopting county hazard mitigation plan (unanimous)
• Approved Live Oak Environmental 3% trash rate increase for five years (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearings on dangerous buildings to next meeting
• Postponed demolition contract for 514 E. Main St. ($14,600) to next meeting
• Exited executive session and adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It approved the premium Civic Plus website contract ($7,472 initial, $5,772 annual) and engaged CPA Sabrina Woods for a review up to $10,000. It also authorized the mayor and EDC treasurer as signers on the EDC bank account, set $100 per visit compensation for a municipal deputy court clerk, and authorized a $10,000 grant application for the food pantry. Two items—the purchase of a mini‑split air‑conditioning unit and a tiny‑home ordinance amendment—were tabled for further study.

• Approved June 9 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved premium Civic Plus website contract ($7,472 initial, $5,772 annual) (4-0-0)
• Tabled purchase of 24,000 BTU mini‑split unit for Food Distribution Building ($1,293.49) (4-0-0)
• Tabled ordinance to reduce tiny‑home minimum size from 800 sq ft to 500 sq ft (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑017 to engage CPA Sabrina Woods up to $10,000 (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑018 designating mayor and EDC treasurer as authorized signers on EDC bank account (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑019 compensation $100 per visit for municipal deputy court clerk (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑020 to apply for $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant for food pantry (4-0-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Daisetta to use its sewer jetter at no cost. It also approved purchases and contracts for drainage equipment, a FEMA‑funded culvert replacement, and demolition of a dilapidated property. Additionally, the council authorized a grant application for up to $2,500 and accepted bids for demolition of three city properties. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for May 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved preliminary 2024 audit (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Daisetta to use sewer jetter at no cost (5-0)
• Approved purchase of culvert cleaner attachment for excavator $5,124.39 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Brooks Concrete Services to replace culvert at 750 CR 154 for $8,800.00 (5-0)
• Approved application to CenterPoint Energy 2025 Community Safety Grants for up to $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved demolition of dilapidated structure at 203 Martin Dr (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of demolition bids: 331 Martin Dr $3,600, 203 Martin Dr $5,800, 131 Wickliff St $5,200 (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting and adopted the meeting agenda. It voted to hold quarterly raffles as a fundraising method and set a $25 seed contribution from each member due June 6, 2025. The board also approved continuing work on a City of Ames brochure and agreed to open a bank account for raffle proceeds. Additionally, the board decided to provide food for the community if possible.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved quarterly raffles for fundraising
• Set $25 seed contribution per member, deadline June 6, 2025
• Approved continuation of City of Ames brochure project
• Mayor to meet with Treasurer to open bank account for raffle funds
• Board decided to provide food for the community if possible

City Council

The council adopted the election results ordinance and swore in Mayor Barbara Domain and new council members. It approved the appointment of Kimberly Judge as municipal judge and authorized several contracts, including lawn‑care services, a SAM.gov renewal, GIS training, a utility‑permit ordinance, and a board‑appointment resolution. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-004 declaring May 3 election results (4‑0)
• Swore in Mayor Barbara Domain and council members Eddie White and Tiffany Burgos
• Approved appointment of Municipal Judge Kimberly Judge (5‑0)
• Approved hiring Alonzo Baldwin for lawn care $400/month (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000 five‑year SAM.gov renewal (5‑0)
• Approved $12,000 GIS training agreement with Communities Unlimited (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-005 requiring utility permits (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-016 appointing Economic Development Corp board to Higher Education Facilities Corp (5‑0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. After those approvals, the board voted to adjourn. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed fundraising ideas and water‑infrastructure needs but did not vote on them.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Reggie Rollins, seconded by Anthony Landry)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting (motion by Reggie Rollins, seconded by Anthony Landry)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Anthony Landry, seconded by Reggie Rollins)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several routine actions—including authorizing the mayor to sign ARPA‑funded sewer invoices, funding $1,200 for electricity and $1,900 for a bathroom at the food distribution building, appointing Kimberly Judge as president of the Ames Economic Development Corporation, and scheduling a Harm Reduction Resource Fair on June 5, 2025 at Mother of Mercy Hall. It also voted to declare three properties dangerous, ordering demolition of 331 Martin St, requiring repair or demolition of 203 Martin Dr, and mandating repair of 221 Tebo St within 30 days.

• Approved Resolution 2025-012 authorizing mayor to sign and submit SPI invoices (4-0-0)
• Approved $1,200 electricity installation for the food distribution building (4-0-0)
• Approved $1,900 bathroom installation for the food distribution building (4-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly Judge as president of the Ames Economic Development Corporation (4-0-0)
• Approved the Harm Reduction Resource Fair scheduled for June 5, 2025 at Mother of Mercy Hall (4-0-0)
• Declared 331 Martin St dangerous; ordered owner to demolish within 30 days (4-0-0)
• Declared 203 Martin Dr dangerous; ordered owner to repair within 30 days or city will demolish (4-0-0)
• Declared 221 Tebo St dangerous; ordered owner to repair within 30 days and report progress (4-0-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The board accepted President Emmett Albro’s resignation. A motion was passed to appoint Kimberly Judge as the new Economic Development Corporation president. The meeting agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted President Emmett Albro’s resignation (motion passed)
• Appointed Kimberly Judge as new EDC President (motion passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a procurement policy and a financial policy for grant‑funded projects. It also approved Resolution 2025‑010 to submit applications for the Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Relocation Program, committing a $487,000 city match toward a $4 million grant. Additionally, the council approved the 2025 election services contract with Liberty County Elections Officer. All motions passed 3‑0‑0.

• Approved procurement policy for grant‑funded projects (3‑0‑0)
• Approved financial policy for grant‑funded projects (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑010 to apply for $4 M disaster recovery grant, matching $487,000 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑011 election services contract for May 03, 2025 election (3‑0‑0)