Livingston public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Livingston City Council is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to change the city's general election date from the May uniform election date to the November uniform election date, as allowed by Texas Election Code. The agenda also includes a student council presentation, approval of minutes and accounts over $500, appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board, and a city manager's report. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Public hearing on changing general election from May to November uniform election date
• Resolution to change general election date per Texas Election Code Section 41.0052(f)
• Appointment of directors for Main Street Advisory Board (terms Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025)
• Approval of accounts over $500
• City Manager's report on projects and events

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a petition to close a portion of East Mill Street, submitted by First United Pentecostal Church. The council will also discuss and possibly act on several other items, including an appointment to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency board, approval of dues for Brazos Transit, a personnel policy update on vacation leave, and a resolution regarding CenterPoint Gas rates. A proposed public hearing to change the city's general election date from May to November is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and possible action on street closure petition for a portion of East Mill Street
• Appointment of director to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board for 2023-2025 term
• Approval of city's pro-rata share of 2023 dues for Brazos Transit
• Personnel policy update amending Article 7.03 on vacation leave
• Resolution on CenterPoint Gas membership and rate change suspension

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to review the September minutes and financial report, and vote on a Façade & Paint grant for 406 N. Washington. Committee reports will be given, including a discussion of board members and terms. The meeting is open to citizen comments.

• Vote on Façade & Paint grant for 406 N. Washington
• Review and possible approval of September financial report
• Review minutes of September 19, 2023
• Discussion of board members and terms by Main Street Director
• Reports from Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold public hearings and consider final orders to declare two properties unsafe/dilapidated and require cleanup: 1008 Dunbar Avenue and a manufactured home at 1931 S. Washington Ave. #51. The council will also consider appointing a board member to the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, approve accounts over $500, and receive a city manager's report. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Public hearing and final order on unsafe building at 1008 Dunbar Avenue (Dunbar Livingston 1008 LLC)
• Public hearing and final order on dilapidated manufactured home at 1931 S. Washington Ave. #51 (Jeff McCullar, Amy McCullar, Carlos Barron)
• Appointment to Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (term 01/01/2024–12/31/2026)
• Approval of accounts over $500
• Executive session for legal consultation

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from August 15, 2023, and the August financial report. Committee reports from the director and the promotions, organization, and design committees will be presented. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible action on August 15, 2023 minutes
• Review and possible approval of August financial report
• 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 2023-24, along with an ordinance amending the electric service code. They will also discuss designating the official newspaper, applying for a bullet-resistant shield grant, and approving the annual firefighting agreement with Polk County. Several public hearings are scheduled for October and November on unsafe buildings and a street closure.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting FY 2023-24 budget
• Ordinance amending Chapter 40 (Electric Service)
• Resolution authorizing Bullet Resistant Shield Grant application
• Annual firefighting agreement with Polk County
• Public hearings on unsafe buildings at 1008 Dunbar Ave and 1931 S. Washington Ave #51, and street closure on East Mill St

The council adopted the FY 2023‑24 budget ordinance and approved an amendment to the electric service code. It also approved a grant application, a fire‑service agreement with Polk County, and designated the official newspaper. Additional actions included setting several public hearings and adopting the city salary schedule for the next fiscal year.

• Approved Ordinance A‑842 amending electric service (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance A‑843 FY 2023‑24 budget (ayes: Luna, Davis, Jackson, Cook; noes: none)
• Approved budget adjustments for FY 2022‑23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 615 designating Polk County Enterprise as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 616 authorizing Bullet Resistant Shield grant application (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑service agreement with Polk County, including $51,397.19 contribution (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 617 setting public hearing for 1008 Dunbar Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Salary Schedule for FY 2023‑24 (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review and possibly approve the July meeting minutes and the July financial report, and will hear reports from the director and committees, including a Monopoly game report from the Promotions Committee. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of July financial report
• Discussion of grants
• Promotions Committee Monopoly game report

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances on Texas Municipal Retirement System eligibility and vesting, and on amending the solid waste chapter. It will also consider a resolution supporting the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council settlement and will receive a preliminary budget presentation for FY 2023-2024, with a public hearing set for September 12, 2023.

• Public hearing on TMRS retirement eligibility and vesting
• Ordinance amending Chapter 34 (Solid Waste)
• Resolution supporting Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council settlement
• Preliminary budget for FY 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
• Accounts over $500 for approval

The City Council approved changes to the Texas Municipal Retirement System and revised sanitation service fees to once weekly pickup. The council also authorized a resolution regarding the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund and approved accounts over $500.

• Approved Ordinance No. A-840 for 20-year retirement eligibility and 5-year vesting (All aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. A-841 revising sanitation fees for once weekly pickup (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 614 regarding Texas Opioid Abatement Fund (All aye)
• Approved payment of accounts over $500 (All aye)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (All aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from June 20, 2023, and the June financial report. Committee reports will be presented by the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible action on June 20, 2023 minutes
• Review and possible approval of June financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will consider several items, including an ordinance to vacate a portion of N. East Avenue, hiring an auditor for FY 2022-2023, and reappointing the health authority. They will also set public hearings for September 12, 2023, on two unsafe/dilapidated properties. The agenda includes routine approvals and an executive session.

• Ordinance to vacate N. East Avenue from E. Polk St. to E. Milam St.
• Engagement letter for auditor for FY 10/1/2022-9/30/2023
• Reappointment of Health Authority for 2023-2025
• Public hearing set for 1008 Dunbar Ave. (Dunbar Livingston 1008 LLC)
• Public hearing set for 1931 S. Washington Ave. #51 (McCullar, Barron)

Council authorized a fiscal year audit and reappointed the Local Health Authority. Two public hearings were scheduled for September 12, 2023, to determine if specific properties are unsafe or dilapidated. The council also approved accounts over $500.

• Approved audit engagement letter with Harper and Pearson Company for $35,000 to $38,000 (All aye)
• Reappointed Dr. Elias Kanaan as Local Health Authority for term July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2025 (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 612 setting Sept 12 public hearing for 1008 Dunbar Avenue (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 613 setting Sept 12 public hearing for 1931 S. Washington Ave. #51 (All aye)
• Approved payment of accounts over $500 (All aye)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (All aye)
• Rescheduled August regular meeting to August 15, 2023 (Consensus)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially act upon the minutes from May 16, 2023, and approve the May financial report. The agenda includes reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees. No specific new projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Review and possible act upon minutes of May 16, 2023
• Review and possible approval of the May Financial Report
• Reports from Main Street Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to vacate a portion of N. East Avenue and annex a 34.04-acre tract owned by Eternal Holdings, LLC. The council will also appoint a DETCOG director, approve accounts over $500, and hear the city manager's update. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and an executive session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing and ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of N. East Avenue between E. Polk Street and E. Milam Street
• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 34.04 acres at 617 FM 350 South, owned by Eternal Holdings, LLC
• Appointment of DETCOG director for term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
• Approval of accounts over $500

The City Council approved the annexation of a 34.04-acre property at 617 FM 350 South. A proposal to close a portion of N. East Avenue was tabled for further research. The council also reappointed a member to the DETCOG Board of Directors.

• Approved annexation of 34.04 acres owned by Eternal Holdings, LLC (All present voted aye)
• Tabled ordinance to vacate, abandon and close a portion of N. East Avenue until July 11, 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Alderman Elgin Davis to the DETCOG Board of Directors for term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (All present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 and May 16, 2023 meetings (All present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the April meeting minutes and the April financial report, along with reports from the director and standing committees. No major policy decisions or new business items are listed.

• Review and possible action on April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and possible approval of April financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council is holding a special called meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 general election results, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and elect a mayor pro-tem. The council will also consider awarding a waste collection contract, approving grant applications for body armor and the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, and setting public hearings on a street closure and a 34.04-acre annexation petition.

• Canvass returns of May 6, 2023 general election and resolution declaring results
• Award of contract for waste collection and disposal services per RFP #042023
• Resolution approving grant application for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant (Grant No. 4841301)
• Resolution approving grant application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Grant No. 4855901)
• Resolution setting public hearing on petition to close a portion of N. East Ave. by Central Baptist Church

The City Council approved the May 6 general election results and appointed Alan Cook as Mayor Pro-tem. Council awarded the waste collection and disposal contract to Piney Woods Sanitation and authorized two police equipment grant applications. Public hearings were scheduled for June 13 regarding a street closure and a land annexation.

• Approved May 6, 2023 General Election returns (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 607 canvassing general election results (All aye)
• Elected Alan Cook as Mayor Pro-tem for 2023-2024 (All aye)
• Awarded waste collection contract to Piney Woods Sanitation (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 608 for $25,300.16 rifle-resistant body armor grant (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 609 for $10,000.00 patrol car tablet grant (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 610 setting June 13 public hearing for N. East Avenue closure (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 611 setting June 13 public hearing for 34.04 acre annexation (All aye)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing contract revenue refunding bonds for the Livingston Regional Water Supply System Project. Council also appointed Dana T. Williams as Municipal Court Judge and approved accounts over $500. Waste collection proposals were reviewed, with a contract award expected May 16.

• Approved Resolution No. 606 regarding Trinity River Authority of Texas Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Dana T. Williams as Municipal Court Judge for the term May 2023 to May 31, 2025 (All present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $500.00 for payment (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the April 11, 2023 regular meeting (All present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review the March minutes and financial report, and vote on a paint grant for the property at 109 E. Church. Committee reports from the Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design committees will also be presented. The meeting is open to citizen comments.

• Vote on paint grant for 109 E. Church
• Review and possible approval of March financial report
• Review and possible action on March 21, 2023 minutes
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees
• Citizen/visitor comments

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final order declaring a residential structure and outbuildings at 106 N. East Ave. unsafe and/or dilapidated, owned by Joseph and Manda Kay McCandless. The council will also discuss and possibly act on appointments, a payment to Ameresco, Inc., an airport fuel tank replacement, and a Texas Community Development Block Grant application. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and accounts over $500.

• Public hearing on unsafe/dilapidated building at 106 N. East Ave.
• Possible final order on cleanup of property at 106 N. East Ave.
• Ameresco, Inc. Payment Application #1 for $508,742.00
• Expenditure for airport fuel tank replacement not to exceed $250,000.00
• Resolution to apply for 2023-2024 TxCDBG Community Development Fund

City Council approved funding for a new fuel tank at the Livingston Municipal Airport and a payment for an automated metering project. The council also appointed an Alternate Election Judge and authorized grant applications for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program.

• Approved fuel tank replacement at Livingston Municipal Airport not to exceed $250,000 (All aye)
• Approved $508,742.00 payment to Ameresco, Inc. for automated metering infrastructure (All aye)
• Appointed Rebecca Marie McAllister as Alternate Election Judge for May 6, 2023 election (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 604 for 2023-2024 TxCDBG Community Development Fund application (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 605 authorizing signatories for TDA GO Grants (All aye)
• Approved accounts over $500.00 for payment (3-0-1)
• Scheduled status review for property at 106 N. East Avenue for October 10, 2023 (All aye)
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting (All aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to review the February minutes and financial report, and consider possible infrastructure and façade grants for 109 E. Church. Committee reports from the director and standing committees will also be presented.

• Possible infrastructure and façade grants for 109 E. Church
• Review and possible approval of February financial report
• Review of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will discuss and possibly act on Republic Services' contract termination for solid waste collection, and authorize advertising for new proposals. They will also review a CenterPoint Energy gas rate adjustment, appoint an election judge, and consider contracts for a community development block grant application. The agenda includes a show cause hearing and public hearing regarding an unsafe building at 106 N. East Avenue.

• Notice of Termination of Contract from Republic Services for Solid Waste Collection and Authorization to Advertise for Proposals
• CenterPoint Energy 2023 Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) Interim Rate Adjustment effective 05/01/2023
• Appointment of Election Judge for May 6, 2023 General Election
• Award of Administrative Services and Engineering Contracts for 2023-2024 TxCDBG Application
• Show Cause Hearing and Public Hearing on Unsafe/Dilapidated Building at 106 N. East Avenue

Council authorized the City Manager to advertise for new solid waste collection and disposal proposals after deciding not to renew the contract with Republic Services. The council also awarded two contracts for the 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program and appointed an election judge.

• Approved minutes of February 14, 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended 09/30/2022 (All present voted aye)
• Authorized City Manager to advertise for solid waste collection and disposal proposals (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Heather Weber as Election Judge for May 6, 2023 General Election (All present voted aye)
• Awarded grant administration contract for 2023-2024 CDBG Program to Langford Community Management Services (All present voted aye)
• Awarded engineering services contract for 2023-2024 CDBG Program to The Brannon Corporation (All present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $500.00 for payment (All present voted aye)
• Set Show Cause Hearing for April 11, 2023 regarding property at 106 N. East Avenue (All present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from January 17, 2023, and the January financial report. Committee reports will be given by the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible action on January 17, 2023 minutes
• Review and possible approval of January financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees (Promotions, Organization, Design)

City Council

The Livingston City Council will consider several items, including the police department's 2022 racial profiling report, policy amendments, a bid award for electric substation inspections, and approval of two electric vehicle charging stations. They will also set the May 6, 2023 general election and discuss modifying an abatement order for unsafe buildings at 154 Banks Drive.

• Police racial profiling report and policy amendments
• Bid award for electric substation annual inspections and maintenance
• Approval of two EV charging stations at 120 Southpoint Lane and 1155 E. Church Street
• Order of general election for three councilmembers on May 6, 2023
• Modification of abatement order for unsafe buildings at 154 Banks Drive

City Council awarded a maintenance contract to Dashiell Corporation and approved the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations. The council also adopted procedures and an interlocal agreement for the May 6, 2023, General Election.

• Approved contract to Dashiell Corporation for electric substation annual inspections and maintenance for $44,110.00 (All aye)
• Approved installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at 120 Southpoint Lane and 1155 E. Church Street (All aye)
• Approved resolution establishing procedures for the May 6, 2023 General Election (All aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Polk County for election equipment and services (All aye)
• Approved amendments and additions to the City of Livingston Police Department Policy (All aye)
• Approved payment of accounts over $500.00 (All aye)
• Approved minutes of the January 10, 2023 regular meeting (All aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is holding its regular January meeting to review the December financial report, discuss bylaws, and elect officers. The board will also hear reports from the director and committees on plans for the new year. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible approval of December financial report
• Discussion of bylaws
• Election of officers and positions
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final order declaring a residential structure and outbuildings at 106 N. East Ave. unsafe and/or dilapidated, requiring cleanup. The council will also discuss joining the Alliance for Interstate 69 Texas with a $1,265 fee, consider awarding engineering services for a CDBG-MIT disaster recovery project, and approve accounts over $500.

• Public hearing on unsafe/dilapidated building at 106 N. East Ave. owned by Joseph and Manda Kay McCandless
• Possible final order for cleanup of property at 106 N. East Ave.
• Membership in Alliance for Interstate 69 Texas with $1,265 fee
• Award of RFQ for engineering services for CDBG-MIT regional mitigation project
• Approval of accounts over $500

City Council awarded a grant engineering contract for the CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation program. The council also approved annual membership dues for the Alliance for I-69 Texas and ordered the immediate securing of a dilapidated building at 106 N. East Ave.

• Awarded CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation grant engineering contract to The Brannon Corporation (All present voted aye)
• Approved $1,265.00 annual membership dues for Alliance for I-69 Texas (All present voted aye)
• Ordered owners of 106 N. East Ave. to immediately secure building and scheduled status review for April 10, 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $500.00 for payment (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting (All present voted aye)