Livingston public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Livingston City Council will discuss and possibly adopt several items, including a resolution honoring Alderman Elgin Davis, a presentation by the Creekside Elementary Student Council, and appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board. The council will also consider a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 854 that adds two budget adjustments for FY 2025/2026, and a proposed ordinance adding Section 10-30 to regulate fences. Additional agenda items include approval of accounts over $2,500 and a city manager’s project update.

• Resolution of Appreciation for Alderman Elgin Davis (service May 2009–Nov 2025)
• Creekside Elementary Student Council Leadership Team presentation
• Appointment of directors to the Main Street Advisory Board (terms Jan 1 2026–Dec 31 2027)
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 854 adding two FY 2025/2026 budget adjustments
• Proposed ordinance adding Section 10‑30 to regulate fences

The council adopted Ordinance No. A‑856 to raise General Fund and Utility Fund expense code amounts. It appointed four new members to the Main Street Advisory Board for the 2026‑2027 term and named Alderman Bobby Jackson to the DETCOG board. A public hearing on a proposed fence ordinance was scheduled for January 13, 2026. Additional items approved included a resolution honoring former Alderman Elgin Davis, the meeting minutes, a $1,405 Main Street check, and accounts over $2,500.

• Approved resolution honoring former Alderman Elgin Davis (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the Nov 10 special and Nov 12 regular meetings (all present voted aye)
• Accepted $1,405 check from Main Street Board into city budget (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Main Street Advisory Board Places 1‑4 for 2026‑2027: Molly Anderson, Terry Smith, Lisa Haynes, Isabel Gobel (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Alderman Bobby Jackson as city representative on DETCOG board (all present voted aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. A‑856 amending budget expense codes (General Fund 01‑05‑00‑6195 to $1,367,005.17; Utility Fund 02‑10‑00‑6195 to $3,928,616.00) (all present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $2,500 as submitted (all present voted aye)
• Set public hearing for fence ordinance on Jan 13, 2026 (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will review and possibly approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and the October financial report. The board will discuss and consider action on changing permit fees for Main Street owners. Committee reports from the Main Street Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design committees will be presented. An executive session may be convened for matters authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

• Review and possible approval of minutes for October 28, 2025
• Review and possible approval of the October financial report
• Discussion and possible action on changing permit fees for Main Street owners
• Reports from Main Street Director and three committees (Promotions, Organization, Design)
• Potential executive session for authorized matters

City Council

The City Council will discuss payments for the South Washington Water Line Improvement Project and the appointment of a board member to the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. The body will also review proposals for grant administration and engineering services related to the 2024 Texas GLO CDBG-DR program.

• South Washington Water Line Improvement Project pay request for $51,642.80
• Annual firefighting agreement with Polk County including $63,887.39 in amended funding
• Award of contracts for grant administration and engineering services for the 2024 Texas GLO CDBG-DR program
• Resolution regarding TxDOT agreement for Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras
• Appointment of a representative to the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

The council approved the final $51,642.80 payment to 5‑T Utilities and adopted a resolution accepting the South Washington Water Line Improvement Project and setting its warranty period. It also approved a resolution authorizing a multiple‑use agreement with TxDOT to install automated license‑plate recognition cameras on state right‑of‑way. Additionally, Alderman Alan Cook was appointed to the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board for the 2026 term.

• Approved $51,642.80 final payment to 5‑T Utilities for South Washington Water Line (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 642 accepting South Washington Water Line project and establishing warranty (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 holiday observances as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Alderman Alan Cook to Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board (2026 term) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 643 authorizing agreement with TxDOT for automated license‑plate recognition cameras (unanimous)
• Awarded Langford Community Management Services contract for grant administration services (unanimous)
• Awarded The Brannon Corporation contract for engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved amended annual firefighting agreement with Polk County for $63,887.39 (unanimous)

City Council

The Livingston City Council will review the canvass returns of the November 4, 2025 general election and adopt a resolution declaring the results. Council members will administer oaths of office and present certificates to newly‑elected officials, and will elect a mayor pro‑tem for the 2025‑2026 term. An executive session for legal consultation may be entered, followed by an open‑session discussion of any executive‑session items before adjournment.

• Canvass returns of the November 4, 2025 general election
• Resolution declaring election results
• Oaths of office and certificates for newly‑elected officials
• Election of mayor pro‑tem for 2025‑2026 term
• Potential executive‑session legal consultation

The council approved Resolution No. 641 to canvass the November 4, 2025 general election results. Alderman Alan Cook was selected to serve as Mayor Pro‑tem for the 2025‑2026 term. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution No. 641 (election canvass) – all present voted aye
• Selected Alderman Alan Cook as Mayor Pro‑tem for 2025‑2026 – all present voted aye
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 P.M. – all present voted aye

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and the September 2025 financial report. The board will also hear reports from the Main Street Director, the Promotions Committee, and the Design Committee. No other actions are listed.

• Review and possible approval of minutes for September 16, 2025
• Review and possible approval of the September 2025 financial report
• Report from Main Street Director
• Report from Promotions Committee
• Report from Design Committee

City Council

The council will approve minutes from September meetings, hear public comment on the flight path of HCA Houston Healthcare AIRLife medical helicopters, and consider several actions including a $63,616 change order for the South Washington Water Line improvement, appointment of a director to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency board, holiday compensation, and grant-related items for the Texas CDBG‑DR program. Additional items include approval of accounts over $2,500, a city manager’s project update, and an executive session for confidential matters.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 for South Washington Water Line Improvement Project – $63,616 (local funds)
• Appointment of a director to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board (2025‑2027 term)
• Authorize submission of application for 2024 Texas CDBG‑DR Local Communities Program
• Approve issuance of RFP for grant administration professional services (CDBG‑DR)
• Approve accounts over $2,500

The council approved a $63,616 change order for the South Washington Water Line project and appointed Clarke Evans to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency board for 2025‑2027. It adopted a holiday compensation package for employees and authorized the city to apply for a Texas CDBG‑DR grant. The council also approved issuance of RFP and RFQ related to the grant and appointed a rating review committee.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for South Washington Water Line ($63,616) – all present voted aye
• Appointed Clarke Evans to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Board (2025‑2027) – AYES: Luna, Jackson, Davis, Cook; NOES: none; ABSTENTION: Evans
• Approved holiday compensation package (turkey/ham and Christmas pay) – all present voted aye
• Authorized submission of application to Texas GLO CDBG‑DR Local Communities Program – all present voted aye
• Approved issuance of RFP for Grant Administration Professional Services – all present voted aye
• Approved issuance of RFQ for Engineering, Architectural, Surveying Services – all present voted aye
• Appointed Rating Review Committee (City Manager Billy S. Wiggins, City Secretary Ellie Monteaux, Finance Director Linnette Barker) – all present voted aye
• Approved accounts over $2,500 as presented – all present voted aye

City Council

The council will discuss the bid review and award for the Willis and West Street Improvement Project under the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program (Contract #24-065-040-E532). They will also consider amendments to the City of Livingston Personnel Policy and actions related to the upcoming general election on November 4, 2025, including the election order and notice. An executive session may be held for legal consultation with the city attorney.

• Bid Review and Award for Willis and West Street Improvement Project – CDBG-MIT, Contract #24-065-040-E532
• Review and amendment of City of Livingston Personnel Policy – various chapters
• Order of General Election to elect three councilmembers – November 4, 2025 (amended September 16, 2025)
• Notice of General Election – November 4, 2025
• Executive session – legal consultation with city attorney (Tex. Gov. Code §551.071)

The council accepted the bid from Crockett Construction and awarded the Willis and West Street Improvement contract (Contract #24-065-040-E532) for $2,530,853.00. The proposed amendments to the City of Livingston Personnel Policy were approved with minor wording changes. The amended order of the November 4, 2025 general election and the notice of election with eight polling locations were both approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Awarded Willis and West Street Improvement contract to Crockett Construction for $2,530,853.00 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy amendments, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved amended order of the November 4, 2025 general election (unanimous)
• Approved notice of election with eight polling locations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 P.M. (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review financial reports and minutes from July 15, 2025. The board will also discuss new or pending grants and three specific grants for 113 E. Polk St.

• Discussion of three grants for 113 E. Polk St
• Review and possible approval of July and August financial reports
• Review of new or pending grants

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025. The meeting also includes planning for the November 4, 2025, general election to elect three councilmembers.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinance for Fiscal Year 10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026 budget
• TXDOT presentation on 1-way split pairs for Washington (Highway 59 Business) and Houston (State Highway 146)
• Order and procedures for the November 4, 2025, general election to elect three councilmembers
• Annual firefighting agreement between the City of Livingston and County of Polk
• Proposed ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 40 (Electric Service) of the City Code

The council adopted the ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. It also approved budget adjustments for FY 2024‑2025, a new electric service rate ordinance, the election services contract, a firefighting agreement with Polk County, and the city salary schedule. A resolution designating the Polk County Enterprise as the official newspaper was adopted, and the order of election item was tabled.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance (all present voted aye)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget adjustments (all present voted aye)
• Approved ordinance amending electric service rates (all present voted aye)
• Approved joint contract for November 4, 2025 general election (all present voted aye)
• Approved Polk County Enterprise as official newspaper (all present voted aye)
• Approved annual firefighting agreement with $61,111.14 county contribution (all present voted aye)
• Approved city salary schedule for FY 2025‑2026 (all present voted aye)
• Tabled agenda item V.B – Amended Order of Election (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will convene a regular session to review and possibly approve minutes from July 15, 2025, and the July financial report. Committee reports from the Main Street Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design committees will also be presented.

City Council

The City Council will review the preliminary budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025. The body will also consider changes to Community Development Department fees and review city investments.

• Proposed Community Development Department fees effective September 1, 2025
• Presentation of preliminary budget for fiscal year 10/1/2025-9/30/2026
• Scheduling of budget public hearing for September 9, 2025
• Approval of accounts over $2,500
• Performance evaluation of City Manager in executive session

The council approved the Community Development Department Schedule of Fees to take effect on September 1, 2025. The Investment Report dated August 12, 2025 was accepted with four ayes and one abstention. The Accounts Over $2,500 were approved as presented, including payment to Polk County. A public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget was set for September 9, 2025.

• Approved Community Development fee schedule (all present voted aye)
• Accepted Investment Report dated Aug 12, 2025 (ayes: Luna, Cook, Davis, Jackson; abstain: Evans)
• Approved Accounts Over $2,500 as presented (motion prevailed without opposition)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (all present voted aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on Sep 9, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider changes to the electric rate structure and an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances. The body will also act to order a general election for three councilmember seats on November 4, 2025.

• Proposed ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 40 (Electric Service) of the Code of Ordinances
• Order and notice of General Election for three Councilmembers on November 4, 2025
• Bids for Livingston Municipal Golf Course Cart Path Project
• Final payment to 5-T Utilities for Downtown Drainage Improvements Project
• Solicitation of sealed bids for Willis and West Street Improvement Project

The council appointed Troy McKinney as Municipal Court Judge through May 31 2027. It approved the audit contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC and awarded the municipal golf‑course cart‑path project to Nelson & Nelson Concrete. The council also approved the downtown drainage final payment, an electric‑rate ordinance, and the solicitation of bids for the Willis and West Street improvement projects.

• Approved Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC audit contract for FY 2025 (all present voted aye)
• Awarded Nelson & Nelson Concrete d.b.a. Gaston Nelson contract for Municipal Golf Course Cart Path Project (all present voted aye)
• Reappointed Dr. Elias Kanaan as Local Health Authority for 2025‑2027 (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Troy McKinney as Municipal Court Judge through May 31 2027 (all present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 638 authorizing final payment of $105,781.94 to 5‑T Utilities for downtown drainage improvements (all present voted aye)
• Approved solicitation of sealed bids for Willis and West Street Improvement Projects (all present voted aye)
• Approved ordinance to adjust electric rates: keep residential rates, reduce commercial rates, add monthly pass‑through charges effective Oct 1 2025 (all present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $2,500 for payment, including South Washington water line project (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from May 20, 2025, and financial reports for May and June. The board will also receive reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Design, and Organization committees.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of May and June financial reports
• Reports from Promotions, Design, and Organization committees

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review the May financial report and meeting minutes. The board will also receive reports from the Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees.

• Review and possible approval of May 20, 2025 minutes
• Review and possible approval of May financial report
• Reports from Promotions, Organization, and Design committees

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex 6.995 acres requested by John Ewald of Ewald Kubota, Inc. The body will also discuss transportation grants, golf course improvements, and the appointment of a director to the Deep East Texas Council of Governments.

• Annexation of 6.995 acres on U.S. Highway 190 West
• Application to Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
• Creation of a separate fund for Livingston Municipal Golf Course Improvement Project donations
• Request for Proposals for Golf Course Cart Path Project
• Request for Proposals for auditors for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025

The council adopted Ordinance A‑853 to annex 6.995 acres on U.S. Highway 190 West. It also approved a resolution supporting the city’s application for a $1,021,550 Texas DOT Transportation Alternatives grant. Additional actions included moving the July 8 meeting to July 15, authorizing RFPs for auditor services and a golf‑course cart path project, creating a separate golf‑course improvement fund, appointing Alderman Elgin Davis to the DETCOG Board, and approving accounts over $2,500.

• Approved Ordinance A‑853 annexing 6.995 acres on US‑190 West (All present voted aye)
• Approved Resolution 636 supporting Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives grant (All present voted aye)
• Moved regular council meeting from July 8, 2025 to July 15, 2025 (All present voted aye)
• Authorized City Manager to advertise RFP for 2025 Annual Financial Report auditors (All present voted aye)
• Created separate fund for Livingston Municipal Golf Course improvement donations (All present voted aye)
• Authorized advertisement of RFP for Golf Course Cart Path Project (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Alderman Elgin Davis to DETCOG Board of Directors (All present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $2,500.00 for payment (All present voted aye)

City Council

The City Council will discuss findings from a Cost of Service and Retail Electric Rate Study presented by GDS Associates, Inc. The body will consider possible action on recommendations for future retail electric rates.

• Presentation of Cost of Service and Retail Electric Rate Study by GDS Associates, Inc.
• Discussion of retail electric rates for the City
• Executive session regarding competitive matters of the City of Livingston electric system
• Discussion regarding the City's participation in the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency

The council discussed the City of Livingston electric cost of service and rate study, as well as contingency funds and a street improvement project. No substantive actions such as approvals or denials were taken. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved by all present.

• Motion to adjourn passed (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review the April 15, 2025 minutes and the April financial report. The board will also receive reports from the Main Street Director and the Promotions, Organization, and Design committees.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Review of April Financial Report
• Main Street Director report
• Promotions Committee report
• Design and Organization Committee reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex two parcels of land requested by John Ewald of Ewald Kubota, Inc. The body will also review the 2024 annual financial report and the first six months of the current fiscal year budget. Additionally, the council will appoint a new Municipal Court Judge following the resignation of Dana Williams.

• Public hearing and proposed annexation of 6.995 acres on U.S. Highway 190 West
• Downtown Drainage Improvements Project Change Order No. 1 for $18,096.77
• Payment Request No. 6 to 5-T Utilities for $72,955.19
• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term starting June 1, 2025
• Proposed ordinance to make two budget adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget

The council approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024. Darrell Greer was appointed Municipal Court Judge for the term June 1 2025 – May 31 2027. The council also approved a change order of $18,096.77 and ratified a $72,955.19 payment for the Downtown Drainage Improvements Project, and adopted Ordinance No. A‑852 to amend budget expense codes. The annexation request for 6.995 acres on U.S. Highway 190 West was tabled.

• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended 9/30/2024 (all aye)
• Appointed Darrell Greer as Municipal Court Judge (two‑year term) (all aye)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Downtown Drainage Improvements Project, $18,096.77 (all aye)
• Ratified Payment Request No. 6 for Downtown Drainage Improvements Project, $72,955.19 (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. A‑852 amending budget expense codes (all aye)
• Tabled Public Hearing on annexation of 6.995 acres on U.S. Highway 190 West (motion moved, no vote; later reaffirmed and voted aye to table)
• Approved Accounts Over $2,500.00 for payment (all aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 18, 2025, and the February financial report. Committee reports from the Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design committees will be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with no major proposals or public hearings.

• Review and possible approval of minutes from February 18, 2025
• Review and possible approval of February financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and three committees (Promotions, Organization, Design)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to close and abandon a 0.457-acre portion of Manning Street between South Washington Avenue and Liberty Avenue, north of Blocks 4 and 5 of Pinecrest Subdivision, based on a petition from Ameristeel International, Inc. They will also set a public hearing for May 13, 2025, to consider annexation of two parcels totaling 6.995 acres on US Highway 190 West owned by Ewald Kubota. Other business includes approval of minutes, accounts over $2,500, and a city manager's report.

• Public hearing on petition to close, vacate portion of Manning Street (0.457 acres)
• Discussion and possible action on ordinance closing that street portion
• Calling of public hearing for May 13 on annexation of Ewald Kubota Properties (2.098 and 4.897 acres on US Highway 190 West)
• Approval of accounts over $2,500
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

The council approved the corrected minutes from the March 11 meeting. It adopted Ordinance No. A-851 to close, vacate, and abandon a 0.457‑acre portion of Manning Street. The city approved accounts over $2,500 for payment and set a public hearing for May 13 on the annexation of the Ewald Kubota Properties. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved corrected March 11, 2025 minutes (all present voted aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. A-851 to close, vacate, and abandon 0.457 acre of Manning Street (all present voted aye)
• Approved accounts over $2,500 for payment (all present voted aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM on annexation of Ewald Kubota Properties (Mayor called hearing)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 PM (all present voted aye)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to hear a presentation from Phillip Allison, review and possibly approve the minutes from February 18, 2025, and the February financial report, and receive reports from the Main Street Director and standing committees.

• Presentation by Phillip Allison
• Review and possible approval of minutes for February 18, 2025
• Review and possible approval of February financial report
• Reports from Main Street Director and Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will vote on several items, including an update to the emergency management plan for Polk and Trinity counties, an amendment to the annual firefighting agreement with Polk County, and approval of a new purchasing and procurement policy ordinance. They will also consider a petition to vacate a portion of Manning Street and acknowledge CenterPoint Energy's 2025 gas reliability infrastructure program rate adjustment. Accounts over $500 and a city manager report are also on the agenda.

• CenterPoint Energy 2025 Annual GRIP interim rate adjustment to be effective 04/19/2025
• Update of the Emergency Management Basic Plan for Polk and Trinity Counties
• Amendment to firefighting agreement between city and Polk County for FY 2024-2025
• Proposed ordinance adopting purchasing and procurement policy including federal grant procurement
• Petition to vacate, abandon and close portion of Manning Street received from Ameristeel International, Inc.

The City Council approved the 2025 Emergency Management Basic Plan, amended the annual firefighting agreement with Polk County to add $7,418.27, and adopted Ordinance No. A-850 establishing a formal purchasing and procurement policy. A public hearing was set for April 8, 2025, on a petition to vacate a portion of Manning Street. No action was taken on the CenterPoint Energy GRIP rate adjustment, and the council entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Emergency Management Basic Plan for Polk and Trinity Counties (unanimous)
• Amended annual firefighting agreement with Polk County, adding $7,418.27 for total $61,111.14 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. A-850, Purchasing and Procurement Policy including Federal Grant Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 8, 2025, on petition to vacate 0.457 acres of Manning Street
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Took no action on CenterPoint Energy GRIP interim rate adjustment
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal consultation

Main Street Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting. The board will review and vote on the January 28, 2025 minutes and the January financial report. Committee reports will be presented from the Promotions, Design, and Organization committees.

• Review and possible approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Review and possible approval of the January financial report
• Reports from Promotions, Design, and Organization committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will consider several items including approval of minutes, submission of the police racial profiling report, police policy additions, bid award for South Washington Water Line Improvements, amendment of investment policy, and authorization for the city manager to negotiate group medical insurance. The council will also enter executive session for legal consultation and personnel deliberations.

• Submission of City of Livingston Police Department 2024 Racial Profiling Report
• Police policy and procedure additions and amendments for approval
• Bid award for South Washington Water Line Improvements
• Review and amendment of City of Livingston Investment Policy
• Authorization for city manager to negotiate group medical insurance per RFP from Brinson Benefits

The City Council awarded the South Washington Water Line Improvements bid to 5-T Utilities for $452,812, approved police department policy changes including body-worn cameras and AI use, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate group medical insurance. The council also approved amendments to the City's Investment Policy with 24-month maturity terms, and approved accounts over $500 for payment.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved police department policy additions/amendments including Policy 344 (AI), 435 (body-worn cameras), 609 (forensic genetic genealogy), 1000 (recruitment), 1013 (personnel records) (unanimous)
• Awarded South Washington Water Line Improvements bid to 5-T Utilities for $452,812 (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy amendments with 24-month maturity for Items E, G, H (4-0-1, Evans abstained)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute group medical insurance contract per RFP (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will meet to consider approving minutes from November 2024 and financial reports for November and December 2024. They will also elect officers for the coming term and receive reports from the Main Street Director and standing committees. No public hearings or spending decisions are listed.

• Review and possible approval of November & December 2024 financial reports
• Election of board officers/positions
• Reports from Main Street Director and committees (Promotions, Design, Organization)
• Review and possible action on November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Main Street Advisory Board

The Livingston Main Street Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and financial reports for November and December 2024, elect officers, and receive updates from the Main Street Director and committees. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review and possible approval of minutes from November 19, 2024
• Review and possible approval of November and December financial reports
• Election of officers/positions for the board
• Reports from Main Street Director, Promotions, Organization, and Design Committees

City Council

The Livingston City Council will discuss and possibly act on the city's pro-rata share of 2024 dues for Brazos Transit, review and amend the city's investment policy, and consider a resolution adopting the 2024 Polk County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a Main Street report, accounts over $500, and a city manager update. A closed executive session on legal matters is scheduled.

• Discussion of City of Livingston's pro-rata share of 2024 dues for Brazos Transit
• Review and amendment of the City of Livingston Investment Policy
• Proposed resolution adopting 2024 Polk County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Accounts over $500 for approval (no specific amounts listed)
• Executive session for legal consultation under Texas Government Code Section 551.071

The City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 635, adopting the 2024 Polk County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. They also approved the $4,200 pro-rata share for Brazos Transit District service and approved accounts over $500 for payment. The investment policy review was tabled to the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 635, the 2024 Polk County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 payment as pro-rata share for Brazos Transit District service (unanimous)
• Approved accounts over $500 for payment (unanimous)
• Tabled review and amendment of the City Investment Policy to February 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)