Hearne public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will consider an application from Treiavya Palmo to place a manufactured home at 908 W 2nd Street, which is zoned for local retail. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 18 meeting and hear public comments. The agenda is otherwise routine.
- Discussion/action on Treiavya Palmo's manufactured home application for 908 W 2nd St (local retail zone)
- Approve minutes from November 18, 2021 P&Z meeting
- President's report
- Public comments on non-agenda items
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider several significant items, including annexing a 91.746-acre tract, transferring fire department vehicles to Robertson County ESD, amending a tax abatement agreement with GATX, and adopting new electric utility rate schedules. The council will also review a roofing proposal for City Hall and other sites, and select a candidate for the Robertson Central Appraisal District board.
- Annexation ordinance for 91.746 acres (William Perry Tract 114, Abstract 304)
- Transfer of Hearne Fire Department vehicles to Robertson County ESD
- GATX Second Amendment to tax abatement agreement
- Electric utility rate schedules adoption
- Roofing proposal from Paragon Roofing Inc. for $205,405.20
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding a wholesale electrical contract with AEP. This item is scheduled for both an executive session and an open session.
- Discussion regarding AEP wholesale electrical contract in executive session
- Discussion and/or action regarding AEP wholesale electrical contract in open session
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a barndominium ordinance, the Chapter 14 zoning ordinance, and P&Z goals for 2022. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 27, 2021 special meeting and public comment periods.
- Discussion/action on barndominium ordinance
- Discussion/action on Chapter 14 zoning ordinance
- Discussion/action on P&Z goals for 2022
- Approval of minutes from October 27, 2021 special meeting
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and joint meeting with the Hearne Community Development Corporation Type A & B. The main agenda items are a presentation from the EDC and DCS Engineering LLC, and the annexation of a 91.746-acre tract (William Perry Tract 114, Abstract 304) in Robertson County. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Public hearing on annexation of 91.746 acres (William Perry Tract 114, Abstract 304)
- Presentation from Hearne Economic Development Corporation Type A & B and DCS Engineering LLC
- Consent agenda: approve minutes from Nov 2 and Nov 4, 2021 meetings
- Consent agenda: approve accounts payable Nov 1-15, 2021
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the final budget numbers for fiscal year 2020-2021, a substation, and the base charge on electric fees. These are discussion items only, with no formal action scheduled. Public comments on non-agenda items are limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion on final budget numbers for fiscal year 2020-2021
- Discussion on substation
- Discussion on base charge on electric fees
City Council
The City of Hearne is holding a public hearing to propose annexing a 91.746-acre tract described as Abstract 304, William Perry Tract 114, 699/700. The council will also review accounts payable totaling $404,361.42 for the period of October 16-31, 2021, and discuss scheduling for a 'Parenting at Work Program' workshop. Additionally, the body will review city manager applications and rules of procedure for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Public hearing on annexation of 91.746 acres (Abstract 304, William Perry Tract 114, 699/700)
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $404,361.42 for Oct 16-31, 2021
- Discussion on scheduling 'Parenting at Work Program' workshop
- Review of City Manager applications
- Discussion on rules of procedures for the Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a revised manufactured home ordinance, rules of procedures, and a definition of 'family' in the zoning ordinance. The commission will also set goals for 2022 and nominate officers for vacant positions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion/action on revised manufactured home ordinance
- Discussion/action on rules of procedures
- Discussion/action on defining 'family' in zoning ordinance
- Discussion/action on P&Z goals for 2022
- Approve minutes from August 19, 2021 meeting
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a revised manufactured home ordinance, rules of procedure, and a definition of 'family' in the zoning ordinance. The commission will also set goals for 2022 and nominate officers for vacant positions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion/action on revised manufactured home ordinance
- Discussion/action on rules of procedures
- Discussion/action on defining 'family' in zoning ordinance
- Discussion/action on P&Z goals for 2022
- Nominations for vacant officer positions
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of 91.746 acres in Robertson County. The meeting also includes discussions on amending police personnel policies for mental health and quarantine leave, as well as reviewing budget development procedures.
- Public hearing for annexation of Abstract 304, William Perry Tract 114 (91.746 acres)
- Proposed ordinance for peace officer mental health leave policy
- Proposed ordinance for peace officer paid quarantine leave
- Discussion on ordinance creating rules for city budget development and finance department duties
- Discussion on property lease agreement with Frontier
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet to consider several items, including a resolution to set a public hearing on the annexation of a 91.746-acre tract (Abstract 304, William Perry Tract 114) and updates to the personnel policy handbook. They will also discuss ordinances adding mental health leave and paid quarantine leave for peace officers, a COVID-19 attendance policy, and an interim city manager update on the swimming pool, meters, and TML insurance. The agenda includes a consent agenda for approving minutes and accounts payable, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Resolution to set public hearing on annexation of 91.746 acres (Abstract 304, William Perry Tract 114)
- Update to employee purchases section of personnel policy handbook
- Ordinance adding mental health leave policy for peace officers
- Ordinance adding paid quarantine leave for peace officers
- Discussion on COVID-19 attendance policy
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider accepting a resignation from the Planning & Zoning Board, appoint a new board member, approve budget amendments, and discuss advertising for a city manager. The agenda also includes routine consent items for meeting minutes and accounts payable.
- Acceptance of resignation of Sheridan Ely from the P&Z Board
- Appointment of new P&Z Board member
- Approval of budget amendments
- Discussion on advertising for city manager
- Accounts payable for September 1-15, 2021
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a revised manufactured home ordinance, a redefinition of 'family' in the zoning ordinance, and set goals for 2021-2022. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and nominations for vacant executive positions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion/action on revised manufactured home ordinance
- Discussion/action on redefining 'family' in zoning ordinance
- Discussion/action on P&Z goals for 2021-2022
- Approve minutes from August 19, 2021 meeting
- Nominations for vacant executive commission positions
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a budget review workshop to discuss the quarterly budget. The agenda includes public comments on agenda and non-agenda items, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The meeting is primarily a review session with no other substantive items listed.
- Quarterly budget review
- Public comments on agenda items (3-minute limit per person)
- Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed property tax rate of $0.78900 per $100 valuation, which is below the no-new-revenue rate, meaning no tax increase for existing properties. They will also consider approving the FY 2021-22 budget ordinance, the tax levy ordinance, a holiday schedule, and a performance agreement with Phillip's Publishing LLC. Consent agenda items include approving minutes and accounts payable.
- Proposed tax rate $0.78900 per $100, no-new-revenue rate $0.78988, voter-approval rate $0.87144
- Adoption of budget ordinance for FY 2021-2022
- Adoption of tax levy ordinance with M&O $0.22786 and I&S $0.56115
- Approval of performance agreement between HEDC-A, HCDC-B, and Phillip's Publishing LLC
- Approval of 2021-2022 holiday schedule
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss accepting the resignation of City Manager John Naron and appointing an interim City Manager. The meeting also includes an executive session for consultation with the city attorney regarding personnel matters.
- Discussion and/or action to accept City Manager John Naron's resignation
- Discussion and/or action to appoint an interim City Manager
- Executive session regarding personnel matters concerning the City Manager
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss or take action on applications from L&S Services and Sharon Garland. The commission will also address its goals for the 2021-2022 period.
- Approval of May 20, 2021, meeting minutes
- Application from L&S Services
- Application from Sharon Garland
- Discussion of P&Z goals for 2021-2022
The Hearne Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to void a special use permit application from L&S Services because the property was sold, and approved Sharon Garland's application for a manufactured home with a condition to pay a move-in/move-out fee within 30 days. The commission also tabled its 2021-2022 goals discussion.
- Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Voided L&S Services special use permit application due to property sale (unanimous)
- Approved Sharon Garland's manufactured home special use permit with 30-day fee condition (unanimous)
- Tabled P&Z Goals for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider proposing the 2020-2021 tax rate and an ordinance to open a line of credit with Southstar Bank. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a lease agreement with BV Scrappers LLC for baseball field maintenance.
- Proposal of the 2020-2021 tax rate
- Ordinance to open a line of credit with Southstar Bank
- Lease agreement discussion with BV Scrappers LLC for baseball field maintenance
- Approval of accounts payable from August 01, 2001 through August 15, 2021
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 03, 2021
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet to consider a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with BV Scrappers LLC, approve the consent agenda (minutes and accounts payable), and hear public comments. The agenda includes only one substantive action item beyond routine approvals.
- Discussion/action on 380 agreement with BV Scrappers LLC
- Approve minutes from July 14, 15, 20, and 28 meetings
- Approve accounts payable from July 16-31, 2021
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and special meeting to gather input on the Parks Master Plan update and consider a zoning amendment to allow a manufactured home on Lots 13 and 14 of Property ID 14772. The council will also discuss the budget update and take public comments.
- Zoning amendment for Property ID 14772, Lots 13, 14 to allow mobile home for Harold Lewis and Larry Johnson/Troy, Stepheny Williams
- Parks Master Plan update public hearing
- Budget update discussion
- Public comments on non-agenda items
Planning & Zoning
The Hearne Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to address internal governance changes, including accepting a secretary resignation and nominating new officers. The agenda includes discussions on commission rules, a specific application from L&S Services, and the adoption of a manufactured housing ordinance. No specific dollar amounts or street addresses for the applications are listed in the agenda text.
- Discussion and/or action on the Manufactured Housing Ordinance
- Discussion and/or action on application from L&S Services
- Discussion and/or action on additional information from the Williams
- Nominations for vacant P&Z Vice President and Secretary positions
- Discussion and/or action on P&Z Commission Rules of Procedures
The Hearne Planning and Zoning Commission denied L&S Services' special use permit application for a manufactured home at 407 W 7th Street, citing an incomplete application and installation before approval. The commission also approved a special permit for the Williams application, contingent on the home meeting age requirements. Several agenda items were tabled due to scheduling conflicts.
- Approved April 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Sheridan Ely's resignation as P&Z Secretary (unanimous)
- Denied L&S Services special use permit application (unanimous)
- Approved Williams application for special permit to locate manufactured home, contingent on age requirements (unanimous)
- Tabled nominations for P&Z Vice President and Secretary
- Tabled discussion on P&Z Commission Rules of Procedures
- Tabled discussion on Manufactured Housing Ordinance
- Tabled discussion on P&Z Goals for 2021-2022
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet via Zoom to consider several items, including approving a resolution for the May 1, 2021 general election for City Council Places 1, 3, and 5, and a contract with the Robertson County Election Administrator. They will also discuss an ordinance to exclude a section of the 2018 International Fire Code, adopt a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan, and reconfirm a USDA grant application for police vehicles and equipment. Other items include a memorandum of understanding for a parking lot and a city manager update.
- Resolution for May 1, 2021 general election for City Council Places 1, 3, and 5
- Contract with Robertson County Election Administrator for the election
- Ordinance to exclude Section 914.83 of the 2018 International Fire Code
- Adoption of FEMA-approved Robertson County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Reconfirm USDA grant application for two police vehicles, one backhoe, and one tractor
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet via Zoom to consider approving a limited professional services agreement with Hearn Engineering, Inc. for a GATX industrial pretreatment preliminary study. The council will also receive a city manager update on the City Hall renovation and Public Safety Building. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and accounts payable for November and December 2020.
- Agreement with Hearn Engineering, Inc. for GATX industrial pretreatment preliminary study
- City Manager update on City Hall renovation and Public Safety Building
- Approve minutes from November 17, 2020 council meeting
- Approve accounts payable from Nov 16-30 and Dec 1-31, 2020
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider several action items, including approving a memorandum of understanding for a parking lot at 3rd and Cedar streets, appointing Sharon Cortemelia to the Type A board, and discussing Robert Nelson's retirement. They will also hear a presentation on collection system planning and consider an agreement for a GATX industrial pretreatment study. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on pending litigation.
- Approve MOU between City, Type A and Type B boards for parking lot at 3rd and Cedar
- Appoint Sharon Cortemelia to Type A board
- Discuss Robert Nelson's retirement
- Agreement with Hearn Engineering for GATX industrial pretreatment study
- Executive session on Doss Construction pending litigation