Livingston public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items. Key actions include accepting the resignation of Municipal Court Judge Shelly Sitton and appointing Dana Williams to fill the unexpired term. The council will also consider proposed ordinances to amend water and sewer rates for residential buildings, approve plats for subdivisions, and select grant administration services for a disaster recovery program.

• Appointment of Dana Williams as Municipal Court Judge for remainder of term ending May 31, 2023
• Proposed ordinance amending water rates for individually and master metered residential buildings (Sec. 40-108(a)(1))
• Proposed ordinance amending sewer rates for individually and master water metered residential buildings (Sec. 40-50(a)(3))
• Approval of plat for division of Blocks 3 and 16, J.C. Feagin Subdivision
• Final plat approval for 190 Apartments Subdivision

The City Council adopted two ordinances to set water and sewer usage rates for individually and master metered residential customers. The council also appointed a new Municipal Court Judge and awarded a grant administration contract.

• Accepted resignation of Municipal Court Judge Shelly Sitton (All aye)
• Appointed Dana T. Williams as Municipal Court Judge through May 31, 2023 (All aye)
• Appointed Joyce Knierim, Molly Anderson, Kim Brown Jernigan, Whitney Van Hees, and Thom Bruning to Main Street Advisory Board (All aye)
• Approved plat for division of Blocks 3 and 16 of J.C. Feagin Subdivision (All aye)
• Approved final plat for 190 Apartments Subdivision on E. Church Street (All aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. A-837 setting residential water usage rates (All aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. A-838 setting residential sewer usage rates (All aye)
• Awarded CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation grant administration contract to Langford Community Management Services (All aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action: signing a grant related to the property at 304 N. Washington. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Sign grant for 304 N. Washington

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final order on an unsafe/dilapidated residential structure at 1008 Dunbar Ave. They will also discuss and possibly act on a personnel policy update, a preliminary plat for a 190-apartment subdivision, and several items related to a CDBG Disaster Recovery grant application. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, holiday compensation, and accounts over $500.

• Public hearing and final order on unsafe building at 1008 Dunbar Ave.
• Personnel policy update (tabled from 10/11/2022)
• Preliminary plat for 190 Apartments Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing CDBG-DR grant application to Texas GLO
• Holiday compensation for 2022 and setting 2023 holidays

Council authorized a grant application for regional mitigation and approved a preliminary plat for the 190 Apartments Subdivision. The body also updated the City Personnel Policy and amended employee salary schedules for the current fiscal year.

• Approved updated City of Livingston Personnel Policy (All aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for 190 Apartments Subdivision at E. Church Street and First Street (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 601 to submit a CDBG Disaster Recovery Program Grant application (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 602 adopting HUD Financial Management and Procurement Guidelines (All aye)
• Authorized advertisement for engineering and administration services for CDBG-DR grant (All aye)
• Established Rating Committee for CDBG proposals consisting of Mayor, City Manager, and City Secretary (All aye)
• Approved 2022 holiday compensation and 2023 holiday observances (All aye)
• Amended FY 2022-2023 salary schedules for Police Department (All aye) and other employees (3-1)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from its September 20, 2022 meeting and the September financial report. The board will also hear reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review and possible approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of September financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold public hearings and consider final orders declaring two residential structures unsafe/dilapidated, one at 302 Leopard St. owned by Texas Specialty Homes, L.P., and one at 204 Younger St. owned by Gregory John. The council will also discuss and possibly act on a personnel policy update, the city's share of 2022 Brazos Transit dues, and an appointment to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board. Additionally, it will set public hearings for potential unsafe building determinations at 1008 Dunbar Ave. and 106 N. East Ave., and approve accounts over $500.

• Public hearing and final order on unsafe building at 302 Leopard St. (Texas Specialty Homes, L.P.)
• Public hearing and final order on unsafe building at 204 Younger St. (Gregory John)
• Set public hearing for Nov. 8, 2022 on possible unsafe building at 1008 Dunbar Ave. (Dunbar Livingston 1008, LLC)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 10, 2023 on possible unsafe building at 106 N. East Ave. (Joseph and Manda Kay McCandless)
• Discussion/action on personnel policy update, Brazos Transit dues, and Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board appointment

The City Council held public hearings and ordered the demolition of two unsafe residential structures: one at 302 Leopard Street owned by Texas Specialty Homes, L.P., and one at 204 Younger Street owned by Gregory Wayne John. Both owners have 30 days to demolish the buildings and remove debris, or the city will do so and place a lien on the property. The council also tabled a vote on the updated Personnel Policy until November, approved $4,200 in funding for Brazos Transit District, and appointed Mayor Judy Cochran to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board.

• Ordered demolition of dilapidated building at 302 Leopard Street (Texas Specialty Homes, L.P.) within 30 days (unanimous)
• Ordered demolition of dilapidated building at 204 Younger Street (Gregory Wayne John) within 30 days (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of updated City Personnel Policy to November 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 pro-rata share for Brazos Transit District service (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Judy Cochran to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board for 2022-2024 term (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for November 8, 2022 on property at 1008 Dunbar Avenue
• Set public hearing for January 10, 2023 on property at 106 N. East Avenue

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to review and possibly approve the August minutes and financial report. The board will also consider possible grants for 415 N. Washington Ave. and receive reports from the director and committees.

• Review and possible approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of August financial report
• Possible approval of grants for 415 N. Washington Ave.
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees (Promotions, Organization, Design)

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the budget for fiscal year 2022-23, along with related budget adjustments. They will also discuss vacating an undeveloped street, designating the official newspaper, rescinding a fire truck sale resolution, and awarding a contract for underground electric installation. The council will consider an annual firefighting agreement with Polk County and call public hearings on two potentially unsafe buildings.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinance adopting FY 2022-23 budget
• Petition and ordinance to vacate unnamed street (0.196 acre) between Blocks 18 and 19, South Livingston Addition
• Resolution designating official newspaper for FY 2022-23
• Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 597 authorizing sale of 1987 Ranger Femfab fire truck
• Bid review and award for US 59 Crossing underground electric installation (bid opened July 13, 2022)

The council approved the FY 2022-2023 budget, awarded a $264,955 contract to Griffin Electric LLC for underground electrical work at the US Highway 59 crossing, and vacated an undeveloped street in the South Livingston Addition. It also rescinded a prior resolution for sale of a fire truck after the buyer failed to complete the purchase, and approved the annual firefighting agreement with Polk County for $49,296.62.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous record vote 4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Vacated undeveloped unnamed street between Blocks 18 and 19, South Livingston Addition (unanimous)
• Designated Polk County Enterprise as official newspaper for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 597 authorizing sale of 1987 fire truck due to buyer non-completion (unanimous)
• Awarded $264,955 contract to Griffin Electric LLC for US 59 underground electrical installation (unanimous)
• Approved annual firefighting agreement with Polk County for $49,296.62 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed salary schedule for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding its regular August meeting. The board will review and possibly approve the minutes from its July 19 meeting and the July financial report. It will also hear reports from the Main Street director and the promotions, organization, and design committees. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review and possible approval of July 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of July financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on amendments to the electric service and solid waste ordinances, review the city's investment policy, and accept a deed for two electrical substations. The council will also receive a presentation on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and set a public hearing on the budget for September 13, 2022. The agenda includes recognition of Livingston Main Street as an accredited program, approval of minutes and accounts over $500, and a city manager's report.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 40 (Electric Service)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 34 (Solid Waste)
• Resolution accepting deed for two electrical substations from Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency
• Preliminary budget presentation for FY 10/1/2022-9/30/2023
• Public hearing on budget set for September 13, 2022

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the electric rate schedule to offset an expected $1.3 million increase in wholesale power costs, and approved a 6% increase in sanitation service fees. The council also approved the annual investment policy review with an amendment, accepted a deed for two electric substations from SRMPA, and appointed Ellie Monteaux as Interim Finance Director with a 5% salary increase.

• Approved Ordinance A-833 revising electric rate schedule and utility deposits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance A-834 increasing sanitation fees by 6% (unanimous)
• Approved annual investment policy review and amendment to Section 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 598 accepting deed for two substations from SRMPA (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Appointed Ellie Monteaux as Interim Finance Director with 5% salary increase (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from its June 21, 2022 meeting and the June financial report. The board will also receive reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Review and possible approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of June financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a proposed franchise agreement with Centerpoint Energy, the sale of a 1987 fire truck, and hiring an auditor. They will also discuss a cost-of-living adjustment for employees and granting a personal leave day. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and accounts over $500, plus an executive session for legal, utility, and personnel matters.

• Proposed ordinance granting franchise agreement to Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.
• Resolution for sale of 1987 Ranger Femfab Walk-In Heavy Rescue Fire Truck
• Authorization to employ auditor for FY 10/1/2021-9/30/2022
• Proposed cost of living adjustment for employee salary schedule effective Oct 1, 2022
• Granting one personal leave day for full-time employees effective Jan 1, 2023

The Livingston City Council approved a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for the employee salary schedule effective October 1, 2022, and granted one personal leave day annually for full-time regular employees effective January 1, 2023. The council also approved the sale of a 1987 fire rescue truck for $19,000, a 15-year gas franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy, an audit engagement letter, and payment of accounts over $500.

• Approved 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for employee salary schedule (all aye)
• Granted one personal leave day annually for full-time regular employees (all aye)
• Approved sale of 1987 Ranger Femfab fire truck to The Last Frontier Ga Dochais LLC for $19,000 (all aye)
• Approved 15-year gas franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy (all aye)
• Authorized mayor to execute audit engagement letter with Harper and Pearson (all aye)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (4 ayes, 1 abstention)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to review and possibly approve the April minutes, the April and May financial report, and grants for 304 N. Washington. Committee reports from the director and standing committees will also be presented. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review and possible approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of April and May financial report
• Review and possible approval of grants for 304 N. Washington
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a water and electric meter replacement project with AMI implementation, and ratify participation in a regional mitigation program accepting $2,541,000 in potential funding from the Texas General Land Office. The council will also appoint a DETCOG director, approve accounts over $500, and hear a city manager's report. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation, with possible action on those items afterward.

• Presentation and possible approval of Water and Electric Meter Replacement Project and AMI Implementation by Ameresco
• Ratify participation in DETCOG Regional Mitigation Program to accept $2,541,000.00 in potential GLO funding
• DETCOG appointment of director for term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
• Approval of accounts over $500
• Executive session for legal consultation under Texas Government Code Section 551.071

The City Council approved a $5,087,423 contract with Ameresco for a turn-key water and electric meter replacement and automatic metering infrastructure (AMI) project, using a cooperative purchasing agreement. The council also ratified the City Manager's acceptance of $2,541,000 in Regional Mitigation Program funding from DETCOG, appointed Alderman Davis to the DETCOG Board, and approved accounts over $500 for payment.

• Approved $5,087,423 meter replacement and AMI project with Ameresco (all present voted aye)
• Ratified City Manager's acceptance of $2,541,000 Regional Mitigation Program funding from DETCOG (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Alderman Davis to DETCOG Board of Directors for term July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (all present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of May 10 and May 17, 2022 meetings (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review and possibly approve the minutes from its April 19 meeting and the April financial report, and hear updates from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees. No major decisions, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda.

• Review and possible approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of April financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Council will administer oaths to newly-elected officials and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem for the 2022-2023 term. The meeting also includes discussions regarding amendments to the Sign Code and a public hearing for a sign permit appeal.

• Oaths of Office and Certificates of Election for newly-elected officials
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022-2023 term
• Proposed amendment to Sign Code, Sec. 10-316(c)(5) regarding sign permit variances
• Public hearing for Coast 2 Coast Signs appeal regarding a pylon sign at 1620 W. Church St.
• Variance request for an off-premise sign for Panda Express and Starbucks at 1620 W. Church St.

The City Council approved Ordinance A-831, amending the Sign Code to allow variances from sign permit requirements. Following that, the Council granted a variance for an off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church Street for Panda Express and Starbucks, resolving the appeal by Coast 2 Coast Signs. Alan Cook was elected Mayor Pro-tem for the 2022-2023 term. Council members also donated their meeting attendance payments to the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department.

• Approved Ordinance A-831 amending Sign Code to allow variances (unanimous)
• Granted sign variance for off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church Street for Panda Express and Starbucks (unanimous)
• Elected Alan Cook as Mayor Pro-tem for 2022-2023 term (unanimous)
• Donated council meeting attendance payments to Livingston Volunteer Fire Department

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal by Coast 2 Coast Signs of a denied sign permit for an off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church St. (Panda Express and Starbucks). The council will also discuss a proposed cost-of-living adjustment to the employee salary schedule effective October 1, 2022, and consider naming a 5.9-acre donated tract 'Cannon Pond & Park'. Other items include approval of minutes, accounts over $500, a city manager's report, and possible executive session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing and appeal on denied sign permit for off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church St.
• Proposed cost of living adjustment for employee salary schedule effective October 1, 2022
• Naming of 5.9-acre tract donated by Cannon Pritchard as 'Cannon Pond & Park'
• Approval of accounts over $500
• Executive session for legal consultation under Texas Government Code 551.071

The City Council deferred action on Coast 2 Coast Signs' appeal of a denied sign permit for an off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church Street, pending amendment of the city's off-premise sign ordinance. The council also named a donated 5.9-acre tract at U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 190 as 'Cannon Pond & Park' and approved accounts over $500 for payment. No action was taken on the employee salary cost-of-living adjustment, as the City Manager will monitor the consumer price index and make a recommendation later.

• Deferred action on Coast 2 Coast Signs appeal pending ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Named donated 5.9-acre tract 'Cannon Pond & Park' in memory of S.J. and Pattie Willis Cannon (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review the minutes from the March 15, 2022, meeting and consider approval of the March financial report. The board will also hear reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees.

• Review of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of the March financial report
• Reports from the Main Street Director
• Reports from the Promotions Committee
• Reports from the Organization and Design Committees

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential contract for five automated license plate recognition cameras. The meeting also includes discussions on increasing pay per call for the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department.

• Proposed resolution for Flock Group, Inc. ALPR camera contract
• Increase in amounts per call for Livingston Volunteer Fire Department
• Public hearing and discussion regarding a sign permit appeal for 1620 W. Church St.
• Confirmation of Mayor’s appointment of Electrical Inspector
• Approval of accounts over $500

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Flock Group, Inc. for five automated license plate recognition cameras. It also approved increased per-call payments for the volunteer fire department, confirmed an electrical inspector appointment, and deferred a sign permit appeal pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

• Approved Resolution No. 596 authorizing Flock Group, Inc. ALPR camera contract (unanimous)
• Approved fire department per-call rates: Emergency $12.00, Non-Emergency $11.00, Drills $8.00, retroactive to Dec 1, 2021 (2-0-1 abstention)
• Confirmed Derrick Richardson as Electrical Inspector effective Feb 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Coast 2 Coast Signs appeal for off-premise pylon sign at 1620 W. Church St. pending U.S. Supreme Court decision (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will meet to review the minutes from the February 15, 2022, meeting and consider approval of the February financial report. The session also includes reports from the Main Street Director and various committees.

• Review of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of February financial report
• Main Street Director report
• Promotions Committee report
• Organization and Design Committee reports

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance regarding distributed renewable electric generation for residential and small commercial customers. The agenda also includes a proposal to cancel the May 7, 2022, general election and declare unopposed candidates elected.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 40 regarding distributed renewable electric generation
• Review of CenterPoint Energy 2022 Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rate adjustment
• Proposed ordinance to cancel the May 7, 2022, general election
• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended 9/30/2021

The council approved Ordinance A-829, updating rules for residential and small commercial solar generation to comply with state law, and Ordinance A-830, cancelling the May 7, 2022 general election because all candidates were unopposed. It also accepted the annual financial report, approved accounts over $500, and took no action on a gas utility rate adjustment request.

• Approved minutes of Feb 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended 09/30/2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance A-829 amending solar generation rules for residential and small commercial customers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance A-830 cancelling May 7, 2022 election and declaring unopposed candidates elected (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Took no action on CenterPoint Energy GRIP interim rate adjustment request

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding unsafe or dilapidated buildings at 510 N. First Street and 522 W. Church St. The meeting also includes discussions on police policy updates, electrical permit fees, and preparations for the May 7, 2022, general election.

• Public hearing and final order regarding unsafe building at 510 N. First Street
• Public hearing and final order regarding unsafe building at 522 W. Church St.
• Resolution supporting Ridgecrest Inn Apartments rehabilitation tax credit application
• Approval of City of Livingston Police Department policy additions and amendments
• Approval of City of Livingston electrical permit fees

The City Council approved a resolution supporting Ridgecrest Inn Apartments' application for 2022 housing tax credits, approved police department policy amendments, electrical permit fees, election procedures, and an interlocal agreement with Polk County for election services. After a public hearing, the Council ordered the removal of fuel tanks and demolition of the building at 522 W. Church Street within 90 days. The public hearing for 510 N. First Street was closed after the property was cleaned up.

• Approved Resolution No. 594 supporting Ridgecrest Inn Apartments' 2022 housing tax credit application (unanimous)
• Approved amendments and additions to the Livingston Police Department Policy (unanimous)
• Approved electrical permit fees as presented, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing election procedures for May 7, 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Polk County for election equipment and services (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Ordered removal of fuel tanks and demolition of building at 522 W. Church Street within 90 days (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 510 N. First Street after property cleanup confirmed

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially approve the minutes from November 16, 2021, and the November and December financial reports. The board will also discuss changing its meeting dates and times, and discuss the workplan for 2022. Committee reports will be given by the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees.

• Review and possible approval of November & December financial reports
• Discussion on changing board meeting dates and times
• Discussion of 2022 workplan
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a $1,150 membership fee for the Alliance for Interstate 69 Texas, review a plat for Wells Development, approve accounts over $500, and call a public hearing on an abandoned building at 522 W. Church St. The agenda also includes a city manager's report and a possible executive session for legal consultation.

• Membership in Alliance for Interstate 69 Texas with $1,150 fee
• Plat for Wells Development for approval
• Public hearing on unsafe/dilapidated building at 522 W. Church St.
• Approval of accounts over $500

The Livingston City Council approved payment of $1,150 in annual membership dues to the Alliance for I-69 Texas, and approved the plat for Wells Development, a 3.0-acre tract on S. Houston. The council also approved the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting and accounts over $500. A public hearing was scheduled for February 8, 2022 regarding an unsafe building at 522 W. Church St.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,150 payment for Alliance for I-69 Texas membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Wells Development, 3.0-acre tract on S. Houston (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 8, 2022 on unsafe building at 522 W. Church St.