Hearne public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: discussion of personnel matters related to the police department, first in executive session and then in open session for possible action. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering public comment rules and standard legal notices.
- Executive session on police department personnel (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Open session discussion and/or action on police department personnel
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: discussion of police department personnel matters, first in executive session and then in open session for possible action. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering public comment rules and standard legal notices.
- Executive session on police department personnel (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Open session discussion/action on police department personnel
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider an ordinance amending the zoning code to establish rules for mobile homes and HUD-code manufactured home parks, along with several other items including a jurisdiction summary, committee appointments, and a police K-9 presentation. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes and accounts payable) and an executive session on police department personnel matters.
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 310 (zoning code) for mobile homes and manufactured home parks
- Approve City of Hearne Jurisdiction Summary
- Appoint Building and Standards Committee member
- Accept resignation from Hearne Economic Development Corporation Type A member and appoint new member
- Authorize procurement of funds through Robertson County ARPA grant for engineering services
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing on a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) application, then consider two resolutions authorizing professional service provider selection for Texas CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Program distribution development programs. The council will also review the quarterly financial report and approve routine consent agenda items including minutes and accounts payable.
- Public hearing on TXCDBG grant application for Community Development Fund, Fire, Ambulance & Service Truck, and/or Downtown Revitalization Program
- Resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for Texas CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Program
- Resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for Texas CDBG-MIT-MOD programs
- Quarterly financial report discussion
- Consent agenda: approve Nov 1, 2022 minutes and accounts payable Nov 1-15, 2022
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a performance agreement between the Hearne Economic Development Corporation, Hearne Community Development Corporation, and Ramona Aguirre (The Gift Shoppe). The council will also receive a City Manager's update on the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) for 2023-2024. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from October 18 and 26 meetings and accounts payable from October 16-31, 2022.
- Performance agreement with Ramona Aguirre (The Gift Shoppe)
- TXCDBG 2023-2024 update
- Approve minutes from October 18 and 26, 2022 meetings
- Approve accounts payable October 16-31, 2022
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically related to the police department. Following the closed session, the council may take action on these personnel matters in open session. The agenda also includes public comments for non-agenda items.
- Executive session discussion on personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Open session discussion and/or action on police department personnel matters
- Public comments limited to three minutes per person
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a bullet-resistant shield grant resolution, a Motiva First Responder grant application, a performance agreement with a sole proprietor (Styling Studio), and accepting Judge Hazel Embra's resignation. The agenda also includes a city manager's update on the Smith Welch Memorial Library and routine consent items (minutes and accounts payable).
- Approve bullet-resistant shield grant resolution
- Approve resolution to apply for Motiva First Responder Grant Program
- Approve performance agreement between HEDC-A, HEDC-B, and Latonya Darnell (Styling Studio)
- Accept Judge Hazel Embra's resignation
- City Manager's update on Smith Welch Memorial Library
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several action items, including appointing board members, recognizing World Teacher's Day, and authorizing procurement of administrative and engineering services for Community Development Block Grant programs. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel and real property matters. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable.
- Appoint board members to Building Standards Committee
- Approve board member to Robertson County Appraisal District
- Authorize RFP for administration and RFQ for engineering for CDBG-COG MOD via Texas GLO
- Authorize RFP for administrative services for 2023-2024 Texas CDBG program via Texas Dept. of Agriculture
- Authorize RFQ for engineering services for 2023-2024 Texas CDBG program
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on September 20, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including performance agreements with local businesses, a Camp Hearne preservation MOU, and funding for the Friends of Camp Hearne project. They will also discuss appointing board members, mobile home requirements, budget amendments, and a mowing contract for the Little League complex.
- Performance agreement with Fred Burrell (The Spotty $) for $29,000 per board
- Performance agreement with Travis LaCox and Legacy Builders 21, LLC for $47,750 per board
- MOU for Camp Hearne Preservation Project in the amount of $43,026
- Resolution approving funding for Friends of Camp Hearne Project at $14,342 per board
- Approve amendments to FY 2021-2022 budget
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the final review of the FY 2022-2023 budget and to approve a resolution for a $500,000 loan from Prosperity Bank. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, and the council may enter executive session for legal or personnel matters.
- Final review of FY 2022-2023 budget
- Resolution to approve $500,000 loan from Prosperity Bank
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will vote on a proposed tax rate of $0.746 per $100 valuation, set a public hearing date, and consider a Frontier Waste Solutions rate increase due to fuel costs. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, accounts payable, and two resolutions for Community Development Corporation funding for the Bob Jones Park and Seven Eleven projects.
- Proposed tax rate $0.746 per $100 valuation (M&O $0.19643, I&S $0.54957)
- Frontier Waste Solutions rate increase due to fuel costs
- Resolution approving $34,579 for Bob Jones Park project
- Resolution approving $37,730 for Seven Eleven project
- Approve accounts payable from Aug 1-12, 2022
City Council
This is a budget workshop meeting of the Hearne City Council. The main item is discussion and/or action on the 2022-2023 budget. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Discussion and/or action on 2022-2023 budget
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss and possibly take action on the 2022-2023 budget. Public comments on agenda items are limited to three minutes per person. The meeting is primarily focused on the budget, with no other substantive items listed.
- Discussion and/or action on the 2022-2023 budget
City Council
This is a budget workshop meeting where the Hearne City Council will discuss and potentially take action on the 2022-2023 budget. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, plus public comment periods. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion and/or action on the 2022-2023 budget
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
- Meeting held at 306 West Third Street
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider appointing members to the Type A and Type B Economic Development Boards, approve a resolution to apply for a loan for equipment and infrastructure improvements, and set budget workshop dates for FY 2022-2023. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal consultation and police department personnel matters, followed by an open session for possible action. The consent agenda includes approving minutes from July 19 and July 22 meetings and accounts payable from July 16-31, 2022.
- Appoint board members to Hearne Economic Development Board (Type B) and (Type A)
- Approve resolution authorizing loan application for equipment and/or building or infrastructure improvements
- Set budget workshop dates for FY 2022-2023
- Executive session: legal consultation and police department personnel matters
- Consent agenda: approve minutes and accounts payable (July 16-31, 2022)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider two resolutions approving Community Development Corporation (Type B) funding: $34,579 for the Bob Jones Park project and $37,730 for the Seven Eleven project. The council will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and receive a city manager update on meter purchases. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable.
- Approve $34,579 Type B funding for Bob Jones Park project
- Approve $37,730 Type B funding for Seven Eleven project
- Executive session on personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- City manager update on meter purchase
- Approve accounts payable July 1-15, 2022
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider an ordinance declining to approve a rate change requested by Entergy Texas, Inc. in a statement of intent filed July 1, 2022. The council will also discuss the budget and first quarter budget review for 2021-2022. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and accounts payable from June 16-30, 2022.
- Ordinance to decline Entergy Texas rate change request
- Discussion on budget and first quarter 2021-2022 budget review
- Approve minutes from June 21, 2022 council meeting
- Approve accounts payable from June 16-30, 2022 (total $1,172.32 for one payment listed)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider resolutions related to downtown revitalization, including a blight designation and a Texas Community Development Program application, as well as approving the Economic Development Corporation budgets. The council will also discuss the Robertson Central Appraisal District's office purchase and a citizen participation plan, and hold an executive session on real property.
- Resolution authorizing submission of 2022 Texas Community Development Program Downtown Revitalization application
- Resolution determining a blighted downtown district
- Resolution approving Robertson Central Appraisal District purchase of 108 Morgan Street, Franklin, TX
- Approval of Hearne Economic Development Corporation Type A and Type B budgets
- Executive session to deliberate real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
City Council
The Hearne City Council will meet to consider several items, including an audit presentation, accepting a resignation from the Planning & Zoning Board and appointing a replacement, and approving a resolution for a grant to install outdoor gym equipment at Bob Jones Park. The council will also discuss personnel matters related to the police department in executive session and receive a city manager update on the swimming pool.
- Approve audit presentation by Don Allman
- Accept Sharon Cortemelia's resignation from P&Z Board and select new member
- Approve resolution authorizing grant for outdoor gym equipment at Bob Jones Park
- Executive session on police department personnel matters
- City manager update on swimming pool
City Council
The Hearne City Council will canvass the May 7 general election results, administer oaths for three council places, and elect a mayor pro-tem. They will also consider awarding professional service contracts for the 2022 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization Program (TXCDBG), approve a lease with AVM Properties LLC, and act on a mobile home variance. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, accounts payable) and an audit presentation.
- Canvass returns and declare results of May 7, 2022 general election
- Administer oath of office for Council Place 2, 4, and 6
- Award professional service provider contract for 2022 TXCDBG Downtown Revitalization (DRP/MS)
- Approve lease between City of Hearne and AVM Properties LLC
- Approve variance on a new mobile home as recommended by P&Z Board
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a manufacturing housing zoning variance application for Hillcrest Addition. The commission will also review the minutes from the December 16, 2021, meeting.
- Zoning variance application for manufacturing housing at Blk 2, Hillcrest Addition (Tract 1 and Tract 2)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a lease with AVM Properties LLC and a resolution for $34,402.70 in funding for a golf course greens mower. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, accounts payable) and a closed executive session on personnel matters, followed by possible action. The meeting is largely procedural, with the lease and mower funding being the substantive items.
- Approve lease between City of Hearne and AVM Properties LLC
- Approve resolution for $34,402.70 golf course greens mower funding
- Approve minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting
- Approve accounts payable from April 16-30, 2022
- Executive session on personnel matters (Chapter 551.074)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a resolution to purchase a greens mower for the Hearne Golf Association and an ordinance establishing rules for bulk trash collection, including definitions, procedures, and penalties. The council will also receive a city manager's update on the swimming pool and meters. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable from April 1-15, 2022.
- Resolution to purchase a greens mower for the Hearne Golf Association (first reading)
- Ordinance creating rules for bulk trash collection, defining bulk trash, procedures, penalties, and effective date
- City manager's update on swimming pool and meters
- Approve accounts payable from April 1-15, 2022 (total $64,550.44 in listed payments)
- Approve minutes from April 5, 11, and 13, 2022 meetings
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a potential zoning change for properties on Brenken Street facing Bob Jones Park. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 16, 2021, meeting and an executive session regarding economic development projects.
- Zoning change discussion for properties on Brenken Street facing Bob Jones Park
- Approval of December 16, 2021, meeting minutes
- Executive session for review of economic development projects
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2021-2022 first quarter budget. The session also includes updates on potential projects for ARPA funds and discussions regarding dilapidated buildings downtown.
- First quarter 2021-2022 budget review
- Update on potential projects for ARPA funds
- Update on downtown dilapidated buildings
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider an ordinance declining to approve a rate change requested by Entergy Texas, Inc. in a statement filed January 31, 2022. The council will also discuss economic development negotiations related to youth sports in executive session and may take action in open session. Consent agenda items include approving minutes from February 1, 2022, and accounts payable from February 1-15, 2022. The meeting includes public comment periods and a city manager report on the audit.
- Ordinance to decline Entergy Texas rate change request
- Executive session on economic development negotiations/youth sports
- Approve minutes from February 1, 2022 council meeting
- Approve accounts payable from February 1-15, 2022
- City manager report on audit
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a contract with Robertson County's elections administrator for the May 7, 2022 general election, and a resolution for a records management and computer-aided dispatch system. They will also discuss economic development negotiations regarding a youth sports facility, which may include an executive session. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and accounts payable.
- Contract with Robertson County elections administrator for May 7, 2022 general election
- Resolution authorizing RMS/CAD management enhancement
- Executive session on economic development negotiations/youth sports
- Approve minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting
- Approve accounts payable from January 16-31, 2022
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a performance agreement between the Hearne Community Development Corporation (HCDC-B) and Cunningham Real Estate and Dave Cunningham. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a contract with Robertson County for the May 2022 general election, a resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for American Rescue Plan Act programs, and economic development negotiations regarding youth sports. The consent agenda includes approving minutes from January 4 and 6, 2022, meetings and accounts payable from January 1-15, 2022.
- Public hearing and action on performance agreement between HCDC-B and Cunningham Real Estate and Dave Cunningham
- Contract with Robertson County Elections Administrator for May 7, 2022 general election
- Resolution authorizing professional service provider selection for ARP Act programs
- Executive session on economic development negotiations/youth sports
- Accounts payable totaling $52,359.96 for General Fund and $8,691.37 for 4A Sales Tax Fund
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially select a new city manager. The council will first review applications in executive session, then may take action in open session. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Executive session to discuss city manager applications
- Open session discussion and/or action on selection of city manager
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution ordering a general election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6 on May 7, 2022, and to adopt an ordinance setting a buy-back rate for households with solar energy. The council will also review the Chamber of Commerce financial report and discuss the police department. Consent agenda items include approving December 2021 minutes and accounts payable.
- Resolution to order May 7, 2022 general election for Council Places 2, 4, and 6
- Ordinance adopting a buy-back rate for households using solar energy
- Approval of Hearne Chamber of Commerce financial report
- Discussion/action on Hearne Police Department
- Consent agenda: approve Dec 7, 2021 minutes and Dec 2021 accounts payable