Llano public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments met to consider a variance request for a property at 1205 Oatman. The board decided to approve the construction of a carport on the north side of the house located on the property line.

• Approval of a variance for a carport to be built on the property line at 1205 Oatman

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It also approved variances allowing lots 1, 3, 5 and lots 2, 4, 6 at 1200‑1210 E Green to place north‑side carports extending two feet from the property line and to reduce the side‑setback by one foot. Both actions were adopted with all members in favor and none opposed.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved carport and side‑setback variances for lots 1,3,5 and 2,4,6 at 1200‑1210 E Green (unanimous)

City Council

The City Manager reports on the completion of a tank coating test project and outlines upcoming agenda items including a Historic Preservation Board discussion and a proposed movie ticket price increase.

• LEDC update on business prospect in Rail Yard
• Historic Preservation Board reviews Historic District Ordinance
• Proposed LanTex movie ticket price increase to $7.00
• City to proactively communicate about water main breaks
• LEDC to discuss business retention strategies

City Council

The City Council is considering a contract with the Llano County Elections Administrator to hold a joint election for three Aldermen at large on May 2, 2026. The body is also discussing event permits for LEAF and a fee waiver for the Red Top Jail Garage Sale.

• Joint election agreement with Llano County Elections Administrator for May 2, 2026, with $3,500 budgeted
• Special event permit application for LEAF
• Request to waive rental fees for the Red Top Jail Garage Sale at the JLK Event Center (Feb 6-7, 2026)

The Llano City Council unanimously approved several special event permits, a joint election agreement with Llano County, and the purchase of Itron meters for the city. It also waived rental fees for the JLK Event Center on February 6‑7, 2026, and renamed Ordinance 1414 Personnel Policy. An amendment to Ordinance 1565 was tabled for the next meeting.

• Waived JLK Event Center rental fees for Feb 6‑7, 2026 – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved LEAF Special Event permit – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved joint election agreement with Llano County – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved purchase of Itron meters for this year – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved renaming Ordinance 1414 Personnel Policy – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved Llano Chuckwagon Cookoff event permit – all in favor, none opposed
• Tabled amendment to Ordinance 1565 Streets, Sidewalks, and other public places – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved multiple event permits – all in favor, none opposed

City Council

The Llano City Council will meet in a special session on December 15, 2025. The sole regular agenda item is a discussion of short‑term planning for the city. No ordinances, contracts, or other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of short‑term planning for Llano City Council

The council met on December 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and discussed short‑term planning before adjourning at 5:22 p.m. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker as required by Texas law.

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Council members will attend a meeting of the Llano Economic Development Corporation Board. The notice states no formal City Council business action will be taken and no deliberation will occur as a governing body.

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The Llano Economic Development Corporation approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved payment of submitted invoices and timesheets. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices and timesheets (unanimous)

City Council

The Llano City Council approved amendments to the Master Fee Schedule, renewed the municipal utility vendor agreement with Hill Community Action Association Inc., and adopted a staffing plan for the parks department. The council also approved the previous meeting minutes and held executive sessions on legal matters. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approve Resolution R-2026-06 amending the Master Fee Schedule
• Renew Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement with Hill Community Action Association Inc.
• Approve Resolution R-2026-07 amending the Master Fee Schedule (no action taken)
• Approve parks department staffing plan for maintenance and responsibilities
• Approve Llano City Council minutes from October 20, 2025

City Council

The Llano City Council meeting will consider several agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a public hearing on a Special Use Permit for an accessory building at 1404 Letcher Street in the SF-2 zone. The council will also discuss a special event permit for the Llano Texas Music Fest, award an engineering contract for feeder upgrades, and consider amendments to water rate fees and the city code. Additional items include appointing a board member to the Llano Central Appraisal District Board and adopting a new police logo for fleet vehicles.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for accessory building at 1404 Letcher St (SF-2 zone)
• Discussion to approve Ordinance 1583 Special Use Permit 396 for the same accessory building
• Approval of Llano Texas Music Fest special event permit
• Award of engineering firm to design field stake and feeder upgrades for PG 90, 100, 110
• Approval of R-2026-07 amending the Master fee regarding water rates

The council approved Scenario 6A water‑rate plan (4‑1 vote) after earlier proposals failed. It also approved a special event permit for the Llano Music Fest, a $59,000 contract with M&S Engineering, the appointment of Stan Venable to the Llano Central Appraisal District Board, Ordinance 1584 for administrative plat approvals, and a new police logo for the fleet. Additionally, the consent‑agenda minutes were approved unanimously and a public hearing was scheduled for a special‑use permit at 1404 Letcher Street.

• Approved Scenario 6A water‑rate plan (4 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Llano Music Fest (unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 contract with M&S Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Stan Venable to Llano Central Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1584 to allow administrative approval of plats (unanimous)
• Approved new police logo for fleet and animal control truck (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda minutes from Nov 3, Nov 6, Nov 10 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Special Use Permit at 1404 Letcher Street (no vote)

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council will meet for a luncheon on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the JLK Center. No formal deliberation or official action will take place; any discussion of city business will be incidental. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board by 10:00 am on November 13, 2025.

• City Council luncheon, Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, JLK Center (no formal action)

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Council members will attend the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 20, 2025. The notice states there will be no formal City Council business action or deliberation.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Llano Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing Ronnie Reed's application for a storage barn. The agenda includes site plans and structural specifications for the proposed structure.

• Review of Ronnie Reed storage barn site plans
• Structural engineering details for W8x10 beams
• Wind load specifications for 115 MPH wind speed
• Review of property map and zoning data

Notice of Possible Quorum

The Llano City Council will meet in numbers that may constitute a quorum to set up the Starry Starry Nights Christmas lights at Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive, from November 17 through November 20, 2025. No formal deliberation or action on city business is planned; any discussion of public business would be incidental to the event.

• Set up Starry Starry Nights Christmas lights at Badu Park (300 Legion Drive) Nov 17‑20, 2025.
• Notice of the possible quorum meeting posted on Llano City Hall bulletin board by 10:00 a.m., Nov 13 2025.

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, to attend the Llano Economic Development Corporation Board meeting at 301 West Main, Llano, TX 78643. The gathering is solely for the Economic Development Corp board meeting and will not include formal City Council deliberation or action. Any discussion of city business will be incidental and not a governing decision.

• Attendance at Llano Economic Development Corporation Board meeting, 301 West Main, Llano, TX

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The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was made by Pat McDowell, seconded by Travis Allen, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a tour of city facilities. The body will also discuss city facilities, council satisfaction surveys, and the council work plan.

• Council tour of facilities
• Discussion of council satisfaction surveys
• Discussion of council work plan

The special called meeting was held on November 10, 2025, at 9:01 a.m. with Mayor Laura Almond and council members present. Council members toured city facilities and discussed facility satisfaction surveys and the council work plan. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken. The council adjourned at 2:57 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special called session to consult with the City Attorney. The meeting includes a closed executive session and a subsequent open session for possible action on legal matters.

• Executive session regarding the Landon Lane Ground Water Tower

The Llano City Council convened a special meeting on November 6, 2025. An executive session was held to consult the City Attorney about the Landon Lane Ground Water Tower, after which the council reconvened in open session. No action was taken on any agenda item.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will discuss a request to approve a variance for a carport to be built on the north side of a house at 1205 Oatman, right on the property line. The homeowner submitted a letter noting the location is on the north side by the street, not the south side as initially stated.

• Variance request for carport at 1205 Oatman
• Discussion on property line placement
• Correction of location in homeowner's letter

The Board approved the construction of a carport on the north side of the house, directly on the property line. The motion passed with all members in favor and none opposed. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved carport on north side of house at property line (all in favor)

City Council

The Llano City Council considered and approved several items, including a joint resolution establishing an interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan, the reappointment of four board members to the Llano Economic Development Corporation, and the Chamber of Commerce's recommended Visitor Center budget for FY 2025‑26. The council also approved the annual Hach Service Partnership and amended the Master Fee Schedule to add a Water Meter Replacement (Due to Tampering) fee. Additionally, the council renewed the Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement with Hill Country Community Action Association Inc.

• Approval of joint Resolution establishing interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan
• Reappointment of board members Travis Allen, JD Baker, Marion Bishop, and Allen Hopson to the Llano Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of the Chamber of Commerce’s recommended Visitor Center Budget for FY 2025‑26
• Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule adding Water Meter Replacement (Due to Tampering) fee
• Renewal of the Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement with Hill Country Community Action Association Inc.

The council approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution R-2026-06 to amend the Master Fee Schedule. It renewed the Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement with Hill Community Action Association Inc and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also approved the parks department staffing plan for mowing and other responsibilities.

• Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-06 amending the Master Fee Schedule (all in favor)
• Renewed Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement with Hill Community Action Association Inc and authorized mayor to sign (all in favor)
• Approved parks department staffing plan for mowing and responsibilities (all in favor)
• No action taken on Resolution R-2026-07 amending the Master Fee Schedule

City Council

The City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of 1200 East Green from Agricultural to Single Family-2. The body also authorized a tree trimming contract and updated fees for the Citizens’ Collection Station.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1200 East Green to Single Family-2
• Special Use Permit for accessory building at 1010 Wright Street
• Replat of property at 1703 Letcher Street
• Tree trimming contract with LCRA for $33,035.52
• Amendment to Master Fee Schedule for Citizens’ Collection Station

The Llano City Council unanimously approved the joint resolution establishing an interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan. It also approved the renewal of numerous interlocal agreements with Llano County and reappointed members of the Economic Development Corporation board. Additional approvals included the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center budget and the annual Hach Service Partnership.

• Approved joint Resolution establishing interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of multiple interlocal agreements with Llano County (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Llano Economic Development Corporation board members Travis Allen, JD Baker, Marion Bishop, Allen Hopson (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce recommended Visitor Center Budget for 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved annual Hach Service Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from October 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved the interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan as part of the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council will gather for a special staff breakfast on October 8, 2025, at City Fire Hall, 305 West Main Street. The meeting may constitute a quorum, but no deliberation or formal action will occur. Any discussion of city business will be incidental.

• Special staff breakfast for City Council members, 8:00 am–9:30 pm, Oct 8, 2025, City Fire Hall, 305 West Main Street (no formal action)

City Council

The City Council approved the municipal budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set a property tax rate of 0.53870 per $100 of assessed value. The council also approved a negotiated settlement with ATMOS Energy Corporation regarding rate reviews.

• Property tax rate adopted at 0.53870 per $100 of assessed value, a 10.57% increase
• FY 2025-2026 budget approved, raising $194,546 more in property tax revenue than last year
• Ordinance 1575 approved for a negotiated settlement with ATMOS Energy Corporation
• Approval of equipment and outfitting for the Police Chief's 2025 Chevy
• Approval of the 2026 RAMP Grant application

The council approved a series of ordinances, including annexing 1200 East Green and rezoning it from Agricultural to Single Family‑2. It also adopted a special use permit for an accessory building, a replat, a tree‑trimming contract, a master fee‑schedule amendment, and the sale of surplus assets. All motions carried, with one fee‑schedule vote recorded as 4‑1.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1580 annexing 1200 East Green (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1581 rezoning 1200 East Green to Single Family‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1582 Special Use Permit 394 at 1010 Wright St (unanimous)
• Approved replat at 1703 Letcher St (unanimous)
• Approved $33,035.52 tree trimming contract with LCRA (unanimous)
• Approved R-2026-03 amending Master Fee Schedule (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-05 sale of surplus city assets (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Llano Planning & Zoning Commission meeting agenda consists solely of map presentations. A map of 1010 Wright St is shown. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other decisions are listed.

• Map of 1010 Wright St displayed

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to conduct training for council members. The agenda consists primarily of this single item and procedural boilerplate.

• Training for City Council Members

The council met on September 17, 2025 at City Hall for a workshop. The only agenda item was a training session for council members. No motions were presented, voted on, or adopted.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments is reviewing requests for zoning variances regarding property setbacks and home replacements. The board previously approved a variance for a manufactured home replacement at 801 E Tarrant St.

• Approval of variance for a newer manufactured home replacement at 801 E Tarrant St
• Variance request for a carport to be built 3’6” into the 8-foot side yard setbacks at 1209 E Luce Street
• Variance request for a 12 X 25 metal carport to be built 5 feet into the 8-foot side yard setbacks at 404 W Haynie Street

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance to allow a carport 3'6" into the 8‑foot side‑yard setback at 1209 E Luce Street. The motion was carried with all members in favor. A motion to approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The Board also considered a variance for a 12 × 25 metal carport at 404 W Haynie Street, with no recorded decision.

• Approved 3′6″ carport variance at 1209 E Luce St (all in favor, motion carried)
• Motion made to approve May 19, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Motion made to approve 12 × 25 metal carport variance at 404 W Haynie St (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The Llano City Council met on September 2, 2025 to approve several consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes and the exclusive use of Grenwelge Park for the Lonestar Gambler 500 base camp. The council also approved a new purchasing policy, an update to Council procedures (Ordinance 1574), a resolution naming a new authorized representative for TexPool, and the purchase of a chassis from Versalift Southwest for an electric bucket‑truck rebuild. A public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 property tax rate was held, and the council discussed the FY 2025‑26 city budget and funding scenarios.

• Approve Llano City Council minutes from August 18, 2025
• Approve exclusive use of Grenwelge Park for Lonestar Gambler 500 base camp (Sept 26‑28, 2025)
• Approve Resolution R-2025-23 adopting the purchasing policy
• Approve Ordinance 1574 updating Council procedures Ordinance 1425
• Approve purchase of a new chassis from Versalift Southwest for electric bucket‑truck rebuild

The council adopted Ordinance 1576 establishing the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026, with a vote of 4‑1 in favor. It also adopted Ordinance 1577 setting the property tax rate at $0.53870 per $100 of assessed value, a 10.57% increase, with a vote of 4‑1 in favor. Additional actions approved included a settlement with ATMOS Energy (Ordinance 1575), a survey of the Landon Lane tower property, a 2026 RAMP grant application, an annual fee in lieu for FY2026, a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025, and equipment for a new police Chevrolet.

• Approved survey around Landon Lane tower property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1575 settlement with ACSC and ATMOS Energy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1576 FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget (Sawyer‑yes, Allen‑yes, Gilliland‑no, McDaniel‑yes, Tudyk‑yes)
• Approved Ordinance 1577 property tax rate $0.53870 per $100 (Sawyer‑no, Allen‑yes, Gilliland‑yes, McDaniel‑yes, Tudyk‑yes)
• Approved Ordinance 1578 annual fee in lieu for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 RAMP Grant application and authorized City Manager to execute (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1579 amendment to FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved equipment and outfitting of 2025 Chevrolet for Police Chief (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Council members may constitute a quorum at the Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The gathering is a public event with no deliberation or formal action by the council. Any discussion of city business would be incidental only.

• Possible quorum at Wild Game Dinner, Sep 13, 2025 – no formal action

City Council

The Llano City Council will hold a regular agenda meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. Topics include possible staffing changes, options for contracting mowing services, and the hours and rates for the Citizens Collection Station. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the council may take action after discussion.

• Discussion of the FY 2025‑26 City of Llano budget
• Consideration of staffing levels and related funding
• Review of contracting options for city mowing services
• Evaluation of hours and rates for the Citizens Collection Station

The council held a discussion on the FY 2025‑26 City of Llano budget, staffing, mowing contract, and Citizens Collection Station rates. No vote or formal decision was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Council members will attend a meeting of the Llano Economic Development Corporation Board on September 8, 2025. The notice states that no formal City Council business action will be taken and no deliberation will occur as a governing body.

• Attendance at Llano Economic Development Corporation Board meeting at 301 West Main

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The Llano Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the non-financial endorsement of a new business entering the city. The board will also review financial reports and approve invoices and meeting minutes.

• Non-financial endorsement of a new business moving to Llano
• Financial reports ending August 31, 2025
• Approval of invoices and timesheets
• Meeting minutes for August 11, 2025

The board unanimously approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved preparing and executing a letter of support for Pensar LED’s grant application under the CHIPS and Science Act. No invoices or timesheets were submitted, so no action was taken on those items.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preparation and execution of letter of support for Pensar LED grant application (unanimous)
• No invoices or timesheets submitted – no action taken

City Council

The council met at the American Legion on September 6, 2025. The agenda included a discussion on city water and a public Q&A. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 11:27 a.m.

City Council

The council met on September 6, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda included a discussion on the city’s water. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the August 18 minutes and allowing the Lonestar Gambler 500 exclusive use of Grenwelge Park. It also approved Resolution R-2025-23 adopting the purchasing policy, Ordinance 1574 updating council procedures, and a resolution amending the authorized representative for TexPool. Additionally, the council approved purchasing a new chassis from Versalift Southwest for the electric bucket truck rebuild. A public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 property tax rate was held.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and park use) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution R-2025-23 purchasing policy – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1574 updating council procedures – unanimous
• Approved Resolution amending authorized representative for TexPool – unanimous
• Approved purchase of new Versalift Southwest chassis for electric bucket truck – unanimous

Fire Fighters Pension Board

The board unanimously approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the MRR for the period ending August 30, 2025, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:41 p.m. with all members in favor.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve MRR for period ending August 30, 2025 made (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Llano Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave. The commission also denied a request for a short-term rental permit at 1606 Ford St. The meeting included a public hearing for both items.

• Approved Special Use Permit for vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave
• Denied Specific Use Permit for short-term rental at 1606 Ford St
• Public hearing held for vape shop application
• Public hearing held for short-term rental application
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. Diana Firestone moved to approve, Julie Ireland seconded, and the motion carried with all members in favor and none opposed. The commission also discussed possible uses of commercial real estate in Llano, but no action was taken.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed commercial real estate utilization (no decision)

City Council

The Llano City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, at 301 West Main Street.

• Workshop on FY 2025-26 City of Llano Budget
• Potential closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 1573 authorizing a $1,070,000 limited tax note. It also approved Ordinance 1572 amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget, Resolution R‑2025‑22 updating the sick pool policy, and hired City Manager Finley DeGraffenried. A motion authorized the mayor to negotiate the Maguire Iron contract, and the council tabled the mowing‑service RFPs and citizen collection‑station rates. Minutes from recent meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 1573 authorizing $1,070,000 tax note (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1572 amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑22 updating sick pool policy (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of City Manager Finley DeGraffenried (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to negotiate Maguire Iron contract (unanimous)
• Approved multiple prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of mowing‑service RFPs (unanimous)
• Tabled setting rates for Citizen Collection Station (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a workshop session on August 14, 2025, during which members discussed the FY 2025‑26 City of Llano budget. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded on the budget item. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

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The Llano Economic Development Corporation approved the minutes from the June 9 and June 30, 2025 meetings after a motion by Marion Bishop and a second by Travis Allen. The board also approved the submitted invoice and timesheet after a motion by Travis Allen and a second by J.D. Baker. Both actions were approved unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved June 9 and June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoice and timesheet payment as submitted (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss renewing health insurance through TML Health and life and disability coverage through The Standard. The body is also considering updates to the city's organizational chart and employment policies regarding vacation accrual.

• Renewal of TML Health 'Option 3' plan, representing a 1.1% increase in overall cost to the city
• Proposed revision to Employment Policy to allow vacation accrual to begin from date of hire
• Approval of the City of Llano Organizational Chart
• Renewal of Life and Disability coverage for eligible employees with The Standard

The council approved Proposed Staff Preference #3 of the City of Llano Organizational Chart, with a vote of three in favor, one opposed, and one abstention. They authorized Mayor Laura Almond to sign renewal agreement documents with TML Health, with unanimous support. They approved a revision to the City Employment Policy to correct vacation accrual wording, unanimously. They approved the renewal of The Standard Life insurance and Hartford disability coverage and authorized the mayor to sign, unanimously.

• Approved Proposed Staff Preference #3 of Organizational Chart (3-1-1)
• Authorized Mayor Almond to sign TML Health renewal agreements (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Employment Policy vacation accrual wording (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of The Standard Life insurance and Hartford disability coverage, authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)

City Council

The Llano City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the employment, performance evaluation, and potential dismissal of the City Manager. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and an open session for possible action.

• Closed session for City Manager personnel matters
• Open session for City Manager employment discussion
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Meeting at 301 West Main Street

The council voted to review and update the city manager job posting, including broader social media outreach. A motion to reinterview candidate Finley Degraffenried was also approved. Both motions carried.

• Revamp city manager job posting and expand social media outreach – motion carried (all in favor)
• Reinterview candidate Finley Degraffenried next week – motion carried (four in favor, Alderwoman Gilliland opposed)

City Council

The Llano City Council met in a workshop session on August 4, 2025. Council members discussed the FY 2025‑26 City of Llano budget. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

City Council

The Llano City Council approved the proposed property tax rate of $0.53870 per $100 of taxable valuation for fiscal year 2025‑26. Several ordinances and budget amendments were also approved, including the repeal of an automated meter opt‑out provision and a music festival event permit. The council authorized the mayor to act on the water tower project and to use hotel‑motel tax revenues for city facilities.

• Authorized Mayor to act on water tower project (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved July 21 and July 28 council minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 1569 budget amendments (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 1570 repealing automated meter opt‑out (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Llano Texas Music Fest special event permit (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved property tax rate $0.53870 per $100 for FY 2025‑26 (Roll call: Sawyer, Gilliland, McDaniel, Tudyk yes)
• Approved use of hotel‑motel tax for city facilities for next two years (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved amendment to Task Order SB‑2022‑25 for CDBG water line replacements and authorized mayor to execute (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council

The council met for a workshop on August 4, 2025, and discussed airport hangers. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.

City Council

The council discussed the FY 2025‑26 budget and held a closed session on the city manager’s employment matters. An open session followed, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

City Council

The Llano City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, a fee schedule resolution, and multiple professional services agreements. It also approved a $3.5 million grant and a matching $3.5 million loan at 2.25% interest for a dam reclamation project. Consent agenda items included approval of the July 7 and July 14 council meeting minutes.

• Approved July 7 and July 14 council meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance 1563 Special Use Permit for a vape shop at 904 Bessemer
• Approved Ordinance 1566 amendment to Chapter XIV, Division I, Section 14-102
• Approved Ordinance 1567 amendment to Chapter 14, Animals, Article VI, Section 14-182
• Approved Resolution R-2025-21 amending the Master Fee Schedule
• Approved Ordinance 1568 on permanent parking in public right‑of‑way
• Approved professional services agreements with Freese & Nichols, Plummer Associates, and Westward Environmental for various water projects
• Approved $3.5 M grant and $3.5 M loan at 2.25% interest for dam reclamation project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It approved a Special Use Permit for a vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave. It also approved a Specific Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 1606 Ford St. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Special Use Permit for vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for short‑term rental at 1606 Ford St (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Manager, then reconvened in open session. No action or decision was taken on any item.

City Council

The council approved several routine items including past meeting minutes and the FY2025 third‑quarter investment report. It adopted employee benefit selections, a tax note for a new fire truck, a moratorium on street closures, a police vehicle replacement, the sale of surplus assets, and Ordinance 1565 concerning streets and sidewalks. The council also authorized an extra $5,000 per month for interim City Manager Cara Hewitt.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes from June meetings and FY2025 3‑quarter investment report)
• Selected TX Health Medical Plan option 3 and Kansas City for dental and vision plans
• Approved tax note to purchase a fire truck
• Approved Resolution R-2025-19 moratorium on abandonment/closure of city streets and alleys
• Approved replacement of a police vehicle
• Approved Resolution R-2025-20 and sale of surplus city assets
• Approved Ordinance 1565 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places)
• Approved additional $5,000/month for interim City Manager Cara Hewitt

LEDC - Llano Economic Development Corporation

The Llano Economic Development Corporation approved a motion to amend the project and change the use of $678,809.25 from the previously approved budget to cover overhead expenses for the Llano County Hospital Authority. The motion was made by Marion Bishop, seconded by Travis Allen, and was approved unanimously. The amendment reflects a shift of funds to address hospital debts, HVAC, fire door controls, and new server and telephone systems.

• Amended project to redirect $678,809.25 to hospital overhead expenses (unanimous approval)

City Council

The council took no action on the employee benefits selection for FY2025-2026 and on reallocating $678,809.25 to the Llano Hospital Authority. A motion to appoint Cara Hewitt as temporary interim City Manager and to repost the City Manager vacancy was made, seconded, and carried with all members in favor. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• No action taken on selection of employee health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance for FY2025-2026
• No action taken on changing use of $678,809.25 reserve funds for the Llano Hospital Authority
• Approved appointment of Cara Hewitt as temporary interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved reposting of the City Manager position (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to table the organizational chart agenda item. It adopted Resolution R-2025-17 designating signatories for the 2024 Texas CDBG program. It approved a Water Contract Application to the LCRA and gave the mayor authority to execute it. It also adopted Resolution R-2025-18 changing signatory authorization for the TDHCA Home Grant.

• Tabled Organizational Chart agenda item (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-17 for 2024 Texas CDBG signatories (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Water Contract Application to LCRA; mayor authorized to sign (all in favor, none opposed; Gilliland abstained)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-18 changing TDHCA Home Grant signatory authorization (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council

The council entered executive closed session to consider personnel matters concerning the City Manager. In open session, Aldermen McDaniel and Sawyer moved, and seconded, a proposal for Mayor Almond to offer the City Manager position to Lawrence Cutrone. No vote tally or approval was recorded, so no formal decision was made.

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1564 to close a portion of the alley between Moore Street and Letcher Street. It also approved the sale of surplus city assets, amended the Economic Development Corporation budget, adopted the FY 25‑26 budget for the corporation, and updated the airport layout plan. The consent agenda items and several other resolutions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved consent agenda: minutes from June 2, June 5, June 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1564 to close alley between Moore and Letcher Streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-15 and sale of surplus city assets (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to FY 24‑25 budget of Economic Development Corp to increase project funding (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25‑26 proposed projects and budget for Economic Development Corp (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-16 to update Llano Municipal Airport Layout Plan (unanimous)
• No action taken on updating the Organizational Chart

City Council

The council held a discussion on the FY 2025-26 City of Llano budget. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Both the Special Use Permit for a vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave and the discussion on commercial real‑estate utilization were tabled until a future meeting because the applicant was absent. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for vape shop at 904 Bessemer Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on utilization of commercial real estate (unanimous)

City Council

The council heard a presentation on updating the Director of Finance and an update on appointing a new City Manager. Closed executive sessions were held to discuss the Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Manager, but no vote or formal action was taken. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

City Council

The council discussed the FY 2025-26 City of Llano budget but recorded no formal approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. after a lunch break.

City Council

The Llano City Council approved the minutes from the May 19 regular meeting and the May 27 special meeting. It rejected two solid‑waste collection proposals and will keep the existing contract. The council also approved Resolution R‑2025‑14 to sell surplus city assets and granted a permit for the Llano Heritage Days/Boomdays event, pending written confirmation from Gilbert.

• Approved May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected two solid‑waste collection proposals, retaining current contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑14 and sale of surplus city assets (unanimous)
• Approved Llano Heritage Days/Boomdays special event permit, contingent on written confirmation from Gilbert (unanimous)

City Council

The Llano City Council held an executive closed session on personnel matters, then reconvened in open session. Council voted to accept Marty Mangum's offer to extend his retirement by four weeks and remain as City Manager while a search continues. An amendment was adopted to bring Cara into the administration within three days and to hold weekly council meetings until a new manager is hired. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved 4‑week retirement extension for interim City Manager Marty Mangum (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved amendment to bring Cara into the administration within three days and hold weekly council meetings until a new manager is hired (all in favor, none opposed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance allowing the replacement of an existing manufactured home with a newer one on lot 801 E Tarrant St, which is zoned Single Family 3 (SF‑3). Both motions passed with all members in favor and none opposed.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved variance for replacement of manufactured home at 801 E Tarrant St (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council

The council approved the May 5 and May 14 meeting minutes. It adopted option 1 to extend the fiber‑optic internet contract with Bandera Electric Cooperative. The council appointed Marion Bishop to the Llano Economic Development Corporation. It also created a hiring committee to select a new city manager.

• Approved May 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved option 1 to extend fiber‑optic internet contract with Bandera Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Appointed Marion Bishop to the Llano Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Formed hiring committee to select City Manager (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved Resolution R-2025-13 declaring the May 3, 2025 General Election results. Laura Almond was sworn in as mayor and new council members were sworn in. Travis Allen was appointed to the vacant council seat and Alderwoman Kara Gilliland was re‑appointed as Mayor Pro‑Tem. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Resolution R-2025-13 declaring election results (all in favor, none opposed)
• Swore in Laura Almond as mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Travis Allen to vacant council seat (all in favor, none opposed)
• Re‑appointed Alderwoman Kara Gilliland as Mayor Pro‑Tem (all in favor, none opposed)

LEDC - Llano Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the meeting minutes from previous sessions unanimously. Don Comedy was nominated and confirmed as Vice President of the Llano Economic Development Corporation, also by unanimous vote. Invoices and timesheets were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Don Comedy as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved invoices and timesheets (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved three consent‑agenda items, including the April 21 and April 29 meeting minutes and the first‑quarter hotel/motel tax report. It voted to close a portion of Berry Street for a Grand Reopening event on May 17, 2025. The council also accepted the city manager’s resignation and will open the position to new applicants. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved April 21, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Q1 Llano Historical Society Hotel/Motel Tax report (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Berry Street from Main to the alley for Grand Reopening on May 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of City Manager and will solicit applications (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to approve Change Order #004 for the Llano Law Enforcement Ground Storage Tank and Landon Lane Ground Storage Tank rehabilitation contract with Macguire Iron. Alderwoman Almond made the motion, Alderwoman Gilliland seconded, and all members present voted in favor. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved Change Order #004 for Llano Law Enforcement and Landon Lane tank rehabilitation contract with Macguire Iron (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1561 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget. It also approved Ordinance 1560 for a specific‑use permit at 804 W Lampasas, and Ordinance 1562 to amend the Master Fee Schedule. Additional approvals included contracts for engineering services, a water‑rate study, a new JLK bank account, and professional services for risk assessment and tank rehabilitation.

• Approved Ordinance 1560 for specific‑use permit at 804 W Lampasas (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1561 to amend FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contract with Steeger Bizzell for CDBG sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Willdan Financial Services for FY 2026 water‑wastewater rate study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑12 to open a JLK account and designate signers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1562 amending the Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. for risk and resilience assessment (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for 2025 tank rehabilitation project (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting with unanimous support. A public hearing was held for a Special Use Permit application for an accessory building at 804 West Lampasas Street. A motion to approve that permit was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Special Use Permit for 804 West Lampasas St (outcome not recorded)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting, by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held for the variance application concerning 505 Sheffield Ave. The Board then unanimously approved the variance to allow a 3‑foot rear setback at that address.

• Approved minutes from Jan 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 3‑foot rear setback at 505 Sheffield Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, accepted a .482‑acre land donation, and passed ordinances for a Trade Days Market, an accessory building, and a short‑term rental. It also approved a 50% property‑tax exemption for qualifying child‑care facilities, appointed a member to the Main Street Advisory Board, and authorized contracts and a lease agreement. All motions passed unanimously except the attorney contract, which passed with three votes in favor and two opposed.

• Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes and FY2025 Q2 investment report) – all in favor
• Accepted .482‑acre land donation at Ellis, Sheffield Avenue – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance 1554 for Trade Days Market at 202 West Grayson – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance 1555 for accessory building at 305 West College Street – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance 1556 for short‑term rental at 709 Flag Creek Drive – all in favor
• Approved 50% property‑tax exemption for qualifying child‑care facilities – all in favor
• Approved contract with Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys up to $50,000 – 3 in favor, 2 opposed
• Approved Resolution R-2025-11 lease agreement with Cadence Bank – all in favor

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda minutes from February. It approved three Special Use Permits: a Trade Days Market at 202 West Grayson Street, an accessory building at 305 West College Street, and a short‑term rental at 709 Flag Creek Drive. The commission tabled the accessory‑building request for 804 West Lampasas Street and denied the rezoning request from Single Family‑4 to Commercial for the Holden property.

• Approved consent agenda minutes from Feb 13 and Feb 20 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Trade Days Market at 202 West Grayson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for accessory building at 305 West College Street (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for short‑term rental at 709 Flag Creek Drive (unanimous; one member recused)
• Tabled application for accessory building at 804 West Lampasas Street (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request from Single Family‑4 to Commercial for Holden Blk 64 Lts 3&4 (unanimous)