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)

City Council

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 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)

City Council

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 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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)