Temple public meetings in 2024

Temple Revitalization Corporation Meeting

The board will consider approving the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. It will consider authorizing a purchase and development agreement for 620 E. Central Avenue, a 0.409‑acre site, with closing costs of $3,000 and up to $130,000 for property improvements. The board will also consider approving the 2024 Annual Report. Public comments will be heard but no action will be taken on them.

• Approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 Temple Revitalization Corporation meeting
• Authorize purchase of 620 E. Central Avenue (0.409 acre) from H5B3, LLC
• Approve closing costs of $3,000 and up to $130,000 for property improvements
• Approve the 2024 Annual Report

The Temple Revitalization Corporation unanimously approved a property purchase and development agreement with H5B3, LLC to sell 620 E. Central Avenue, a 0.409-acre property in the Downtown District, including Caboose No. 140 rail car. The board also authorized up to $3,000 in closing costs and up to $130,000 for property improvements. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting and the 2024 Annual Report.

• Approved property purchase and development agreement with H5B3, LLC for 620 E. Central Ave (5-0)
• Authorized closing costs up to $3,000 for the property purchase (5-0)
• Authorized funding up to $130,000 for property improvements at 620 E. Central Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss potential code amendments and economic development matters. The session includes a presentation on the Village at Meadowbend Apartments renovation and information on Disabled Veteran's exemptions. No final action will be taken during this meeting.

• Request for Cooperation Agreement and Letter of Support for Village at Meadowbend Apartments renovation
• Discussion of code amendments for recreational vehicle parks and manufactured home communities
• Presentation on Disabled Veteran’s exemption information
• Discussion of economic development matters and potential real property acquisitions

The City Council agreed to postpone regular agenda item no. 8, a planned development for townhouses, to the January 16, 2025 meeting to allow staff to work with the developer after an adjacent property owner raised concerns about design, traffic, and parking. They also discussed postponing item no. 9 to February 6, 2025, and item no. 5 to a future date, but no final action was taken on those. The Council received presentations on RV park code amendments and the Disabled Veteran's exemption, and entered executive session for economic development matters without taking action.

• Postponed agenda item no. 8 (townhouse planned development) to Jan. 16, 2025
• Discussed postponing item no. 9 to Feb. 6, 2025 (no final action)
• Discussed postponing item no. 5 to a future date (no final action)
• Postponed Ceasar Chavez Foundation presentation to a future date
• No final action taken in executive session on economic development

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition and operation of the Village at Meadowbend affordable housing community. The meeting includes several construction contracts for park trails and city signage, as well as various rezoning requests.

• Public hearing for support of Texas Housing Foundation to operate Village at Meadowbend at 2787 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
• Proposed $1,329,101.80 contract with G Creek Construction for Temple Neighborhood Signage Master Plan, Phase II
• Proposed trail construction contracts for Silverstone Park ($164,845) and Prewitt Park ($169,936)
• Rezoning of 19.89 acres at 8570 Prairie View Road, 1814 Split Pea Road, and 1900 N Pea Ridge Road to PD-MF-1 and PD-NS
• Proposed $117,500 Strategic Investment Zone grant for 7 S. 2nd Street

The Temple City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for park trails, a neighborhood signage project, equipment purchases, and several resolutions. The council also postponed three public hearings on housing and zoning items to future dates. No items were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including trail contracts for Silverstone Park ($164,845) and Prewitt Park ($169,936) (5-0)
• Approved $1,329,101.80 contract for Neighborhood Signage Master Plan Phase II (5-0)
• Approved purchases: backup generator ($89,600), fire training simulator ($79,937.43), motor grader ($241,108.25), cardiac monitor ($76,977.94) (5-0)
• Approved Salesforce software licensing ($179,095.30) and Dell expenditures ($280,000 FY2025) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1104 S 11th St from 2F to PD 2F for accessory dwelling unit (5-0)
• Approved sale of 620 E. Central Ave to H5B3, LLC with $130,000 improvements (5-0)
• Approved participation in Kroger Texas opioid settlement agreement (5-0)
• Postponed public hearing on Village at Meadowbend affordable housing support to future date (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop on December 16, 2024 at the municipal building. The meeting will include a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, with no discussion or final action taken. Commissioners will discuss items for the regular meeting agenda and provide updates on recent annexations, zoning cases, conditional use permits, subdivision plats, and building permits.

• Public comments (no decisions) – speakers limited to three minutes each
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for the December 16, 2024 meeting
• Update on active or recently completed annexations, zoning cases, conditional use permits, subdivision plats, and building permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission met for a work session on December 16, 2024, to discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda and review past cases that went through City Council. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during this session. The meeting was procedural, covering public comments (none received), the Director's Report (now limited to annexations), and assignments for invocation and pledge.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed regular meeting agenda and past City Council cases
• Received updated Director's Report limited to annexations
• Assigned invocation to Commissioner Morales and pledge to Commissioner Walker

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and take action on final plats for five development projects, including residential and non‑residential subdivisions. Items on the consent agenda are routine approvals that can be enacted by a single motion unless a commissioner requests separate discussion. Public comments will be heard, but no decisions will be made on those remarks.

• Approve final plat for Rockin' E Acres – 4.66 ± acre, 2‑lot, 1‑block residential subdivision at 5606 St. Hwy. 317 (John J. Simmons Survey, Abstract No. 737).
• Approve final plat for 4C Head Start Addition – 1.1123 ± acre replat of multiple lots and blocks, non‑residential subdivision (Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14).
• Approve final plat for Pegasus Estate – 5.358 ± acre, 1‑lot, 1‑block non‑residential subdivision at 5642 Pegasus Drive (William Hadden Survey, Abstract No. 392).
• Approve final plat for The Station Cottages Replat No 1 – 16.466 ± acre, 2‑lot, 1‑block subdivision at 3200 S. General Bruce Drive (Redding Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 692).
• Approve final plat for Beyond the Bend Phase 2 – 16.95 ± acre, 102‑lot, 2‑block residential subdivision at 7085 S General Bruce Drive (Nancy Chance Survey, Abstract No. 5).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two final plats unanimously (7-0): The Station Cottages Replat No. 1 and Beyond the Bend Phase 2. Both were approved as presented by staff. No public comments were made, and the consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Final Plat of The Station Cottages Replat No. 1 (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Beyond the Bend Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7 (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will approve minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and receive updates on current, design, and future projects. It will consider amending the financing and project plans for FY 2026‑2030 to allocate funding for a Dual Certification and Service Area Agreement with Pendleton Water Supply Corporation covering an additional 827 acres. The board will also review recommendations to the City Council for a Public Safety Services Assessment and for approval of the zone’s annual report for the year ending September 30, 2024.

• Approve minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting
• Receive and discuss updates on current, design, and future projects
• Consider amendment to FY 2026‑2030 financing plans for a Dual Certification and Service Area Agreement with Pendleton Water Supply Corporation for an additional 827 acres
• Consider recommendation to City Council to authorize a Public Safety Services Assessment for residential areas within the zone
• Consider recommendation to City Council to approve the annual report for the year ending September 30, 2024

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board will meet to approve routine financial items, including pension checks and invoices, and review investment reports. The board will also discuss future meeting dates and potential trustee elections.

• Approve Pension Check Register: $401,440.53
• Approve CAPTRUST Invoice: $14,246.53
• Approve Harvest Interest Invoice: $1,019.00
• Review Q3 2024 Investment presentation
• Discuss potential refund for Justin Randle

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approval of the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. The board will discuss draft policies for instructors at Crossroads Park tennis and pickleball courts. It will also review draft fees and policies for Woodson Field and a draft policy change for youth‑select level sports team field reservations. Finally, the board will receive departmental updates from the Parks and Recreation divisions.

• Consider approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting
• Discuss draft policies regarding instructors at Crossroads Park tennis and pickleball courts
• Discuss draft fees and policies for Woodson Field
• Discuss draft policy change regarding field reservations for youth‑select level sports teams
• Receive departmental updates from the Parks and Recreation divisions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the October 15, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed draft fees and policies for Woodson Field, a Temple ISD facility the department will own in 2025, and decided staff will continue refining them. A sub-committee was formed to draft a permanent policy on field reservations for youth select teams, which would place Centex Youth Soccer in the same fee-paying category as softball and baseball. Another sub-committee was formed to finalize policies for instructors at Crossroads Park Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued work on Woodson Field draft fees and policies
• Formed sub-committee on youth select field reservation policy (Agee, Kiella, Ramm)
• Formed sub-committee on Crossroads Park instructor policies (Agee, Kaliski, Anderson)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct routine business and review a resolution regarding collection losses. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Resolution 1205: Write Off Collection Losses

CANCELLED - Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Airport Advisory Board scheduled a regular meeting for December 9, 2024 that was later cancelled. The agenda listed standard items such as public comments, approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and a recommendation to award a five‑year bulk fuel contract to AvFuel Corporation for services at Draughon‑Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and Temple Executive Air Center. The board also intended to set the date for its next meeting.

• Consider recommendation to award a five‑year bulk fuel contract to AvFuel Corporation
• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2024 Airport Advisory Board meeting
• Public comments from citizens (no action taken)
• Schedule the next Airport Advisory Board meeting

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The Building & Standards Commission will consider approval of the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comments will be heard, limited to three minutes each, with no decisions made on those remarks. The commission will then review four specific complaints involving dwelling and accessory structures at 18 W Lamar Ave, 1405 S 5th St, and 1215 S 15th St, and may take action on them. The meeting will conclude with an update on past complaints and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting
• Complaint 1284 – dwelling and accessory structure at 18 W Lamar Ave (North Park, Block 008, Lot PT 4)
• Complaint 1285 – dwelling structure at 1405 S 5th St (Eugenia Terrace, Block 001, Lot 0003)
• Complaint 1290 – accessory structure at 1215 S 15th St (Tal-Coe Place, Block 017, Lot 0009)
• Complaint 1289 – dwelling structure at 1215 S 15th St (Tal-Coe Place, Block 017, Lot 0009)

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to address appeals from Fire Department personnel regarding a November 4, 2024, promotional exam for the rank of Captain. The body will also appoint its Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Appeals regarding the November 4, 2024, Captain promotional exam for Temple Fire Department personnel
• Appointment of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of August 29, 2024, meeting minutes

The Temple Civil Service Commission met on December 5, 2024, and took action on appeals from Fire Department personnel regarding the November 4, 2024, Captain promotional exam. The commission voted unanimously to uphold appeals from James Meyer and Colby Sexton to delete question #18, but denied Colby Sexton's appeal to allow multiple answers for question #58. The commission also appointed DeWayne McBride as Chair and Brent Walker as Vice Chair, and approved the minutes from the August 29, 2024, meeting.

• Appointed DeWayne McBride as Chair and Brent Walker as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Upheld appeals by James Meyer and Colby Sexton to delete question #18 on Fire Captain Exam (unanimous)
• Denied Colby Sexton's appeal to allow more than one answer to question #58 (2-1, Pirela nay)

City Council Workshop

The City Council workshop will include public comments limited to three minutes, followed by a work session. Council members will discuss regular meeting agenda items, the status of the Temple Mall, departmental updates, and the employment and duties of the City Manager in executive session. No final actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discuss regular meeting agenda items for the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Discuss current status of the Temple Mall
• Receive updates from Fire, Parks and Recreation, Purchasing and Facility Services, Customer Care, and Library
• Discuss employment, duties, and work plan of the City Manager (executive session, no final action)

The Temple City Council held a workshop on December 5, 2024, with no final actions taken. Discussions included a library roof replacement funded by insurance, a rezoning request at 1102 and 1104 S Eleventh St., and the current status of the Temple Mall, including utility services and tenant notifications. Departmental updates were presented by Fire, Parks and Recreation, Purchasing and Facility Services, Customer Care, and Library. The council also entered executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment, but no final action was taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Discussed library roof replacement funded by insurance
• Discussed rezoning request at 1102 and 1104 S Eleventh St.
• Discussed Temple Mall status, including utility services and tenant notifications
• Received departmental updates from Fire, Parks and Recreation, Purchasing and Facility Services, Customer Care, and Library
• Entered executive session to discuss City Manager employment; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and agreements, the most notable being a $2,713,803 property acquisition to relocate Fire Station Number 7 in West Temple. Additional items include contracts for automatic sliding doors at the Airport Headquarters, library roof replacement, police vehicle purchases, and a rezoning ordinance for an accessory dwelling unit. The council will also address a water system fee payment and other professional services agreements.

• Approve purchase of property for relocation of Fire Station #7 – $2,713,803
• Authorize $54,000 contract with Dormakaba for automatic sliding doors at Airport Headquarters
• Authorize $960,755.61 contract with Clark Roofing for Library roof and skylight replacement
• Authorize purchase of six police vehicles from Silsbee Ford – $540,429.94
• Adopt rezoning ordinance allowing an accessory dwelling unit at 1104 S 11th Street

The Temple City Council approved the consent agenda, which included over $5.7 million in contracts, purchases, and agreements, and passed a rezoning on first reading. The consent agenda covered items such as a library roof replacement, police vehicles, a fire truck, and a property acquisition for Fire Station 7. The rezoning at 1104 S 11th Street was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with all items (5-0)
• Approved $960,755.61 library roof replacement contract with Clark Roofing
• Approved $540,429.94 purchase of six police vehicles from Silsbee Ford
• Approved $430,475 purchase of a fire truck tanker from Siddons-Martin
• Approved $2,713,803 property acquisition for Fire Station 7 relocation
• Approved $213,492 purchase of a surveillance van from Crime Point
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1104 S 11th Street (5-0)
• Approved $73,201 substance use disorder treatment program contracts

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments, limited to three minutes each, with no discussion or final action taken. In the work session the commission will review regular agenda items and receive the Planning Director’s report covering subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and any proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. No formal votes or approvals are scheduled for this workshop.

• Public comments (no action taken)
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items
• Receive Planning Director’s report on subdivision plats
• Review of zoning cases, conditional use permits, and annexations
• Consideration of proposed Unified Development Code amendments

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission met for a work session to discuss the regular meeting agenda, past cases from City Council, and the Planning Director's Report. No substantive votes or formal decisions were made during the session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

• Discussed the Regular Meeting agenda and past City Council cases
• Received and discussed the Planning Director's Report
• Assigned meeting invocation to Commissioner Rhoads and the pledge to Commissioner Morales

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for RV spaces and consider final plats for two residential subdivisions. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning 19.89 acres to allow RV spaces
• Final Plat for Bella Terra Phase III (114 lots)
• Replat for Adams Island Commercial Phase Two
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 19.89 acres at 8570 Prairie View Road, 1814 Split Pea Road, and 1900 N Pea Ridge Road. The request changes zoning from Agriculture (AG) and AG with a Conditional Use Permit to Planned Development Multi-Family One (PD-MF-1) and Neighborhood Service (PD-NS), subject to staff conditions. The commission also approved the final plat for Bella Terra Phase III, a 114-lot residential subdivision at 5900 S 31st Street, by a 6-0 vote. Both items will go to City Council, with the rezoning scheduled for a December 19, 2024 reading.

• Recommended approval of rezoning FY-25-2-ZC for 19.89 acres to PD-MF-1 and PD-NS (6-0)
• Approved final plat FY-22-43-PLT for Bella Terra Phase III, 114-lot subdivision (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements for multiple housing properties and dashboard reports. The body is considering resolutions to write off collection losses, dispose of property, and transfer funds between Raintree and Temple College apartments.

• Resolution 1202: Write Off Collection Losses
• Resolution 1203: Disposition of Property
• Resolution 1204: Transfer of Funds from Raintree to Temple College
• Financial statements for Belton, Temple, Golden Haven, Raintree, Adams Bend, Temple College, Chateau, and The Kyle properties
• Summary of Year End Adjusting Entries for Storm Damages

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a workshop on November 21, 2024. Council members will receive a presentation on the fourth‑quarter financial results for Fiscal Year 2024, updates from Communications and Marketing, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Purchasing and Facility Services, and an update from the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, including the Bend of the River case. The council will also discuss legislative priorities and review items slated for the regular meeting agenda. No final actions or votes are scheduled during this session.

• Presentation of Fourth Quarter Financial results for Fiscal Year 2024
• Departmental updates from Communications and Marketing, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Purchasing and Facility Services
• City Attorney update on pending or contemplated litigation, including Bend of the River
• Discussion of legislative priorities
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for Thursday, November 21, 2024

The City Council held a workshop with no final votes. They discussed casting all 480 city votes for Sam Fulcher in the appraisal district board election, reviewed fourth-quarter FY2024 finances, and received updates on planning, downtown lighting, and legislative priorities. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussed casting all 480 city votes for Sam Fulcher for appraisal district board (no action)
• Received fourth quarter FY2024 financial report (no action)
• Received departmental updates from Communications and Marketing (no action)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider two rezoning ordinances, changing a 0.148‑acre parcel from Single‑Family Dwelling 3 to General Retail and a 0.602‑acre parcel from General Retail to Single‑Family Dwelling. The council will also act on a conditional use permit for off‑premise alcohol sales at 2940 S 31st Street. Additional items include multiple contract authorizations for purchases and services ranging from software subscriptions to infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning 0.148 acre (Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14) from SF‑3 to General Retail
• Rezoning 0.602 acre (same survey) from General Retail to SF‑3
• Conditional Use Permit for off‑premise alcohol sales at 2940 S 31st Street
• Purchase of Horizon3 software subscription from CDW Government for $84,040
• Construction contract for 33rd Street Waterline Project with B‑Corp Utilities for $209,439.39

The Temple City Council approved the consent agenda, which included numerous routine items such as software subscriptions, equipment purchases, construction contracts, and rezoning ordinances. The council also approved a site plan for a restaurant at 1120 S 1st Street, the final plat for South Pointe Phase V, and cast the city's votes for the Bell County Appraisal District Board of Directors. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one consent item (change order #6 for Downtown City Center Phase 2) which passed 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including $84,040 Horizon3 software subscription (5-0)
• Approved $166,901 modular wall system for police shoot house (5-0)
• Approved $192,100 soccer field lights at Ferenc Korompai Soccer Complex (5-0)
• Approved $657,228 contract amendment for Crossroads Park turf management (5-0)
• Approved $209,439 construction contract for 33rd Street Waterline Project (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from SF-3 to General Retail at Case Road and SE H.K. Dodgen Loop (5-0)
• Approved site plan for restaurant at 1120 S 1st Street (5-0)
• Approved final plat of South Pointe Phase V with thoroughfare plan exception (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential roof replacement. The board will also receive updates on the Historic Resource Survey and the Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site.

• COA application for residential roof replacement at 803 North 11th Street
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site interpretive panels
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground Site dedication ceremony
• Update on the Historic Resource Survey
• Discussion of pending Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications

The board approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-1, with Beth Mackey abstaining). Staff provided an update on six administratively approved Certificate of Appropriateness applications. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Received update on six administratively approved COA applications

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will review and discuss updates to its Fiscal Year 2024 projects. The meeting also includes approval of the October 22, 2024 minutes and scheduling of the next board meeting. Public comments are accepted, but no decisions will be made on those remarks.

• Approve minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting
• Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 project updates
• Schedule the next Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board meeting
• Public comments from citizens (no action taken)
• Call to order and adjournment

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board met to review past minutes and discuss program updates. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting, while discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2024 project updates was tabled for a future date.

• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Fiscal Year 2024 Project Updates

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will consider appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term. Members will also receive updates on the FY25 budget, calendar, and Fire & Emergency Management Services.

• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• FY25 budget update
• FY25 Calendar and Events overview
• Fire & Emergency Management Services Report
• Presentation of Rescue Elves Program

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission is holding a work session to discuss items on the November 18 regular meeting agenda. The body will also review the Planning Director’s Report and a presentation on the Planning Toolbox. No final actions will be taken during this workshop.

• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for November 18, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, and annexations
• Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Presentation of Planning Toolbox information

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on November 18, 2024. In the regular session, the Commission approved its agenda and consent agenda items (4, 5 and 6) by unanimous consent. On Item 7 (FY-24-52-ZC), the Commission voted 6:0:1 to recommend approval to City Council of a rezoning from Two-Family (2F) to Planned Development Two-Family (PD 2F) to permit an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1104 S 11th Street, subject to staff conditions. Commissioner Morales filed an affidavit to abstain and left the chambers; the case is scheduled for a first reading at City Council on December 05, 2024.

• Approved regular agenda items by unanimous consent
• Approved consent agenda Items 4, 5 & 6 by unanimous consent
• Recommended approval of rezoning FY-24-52-ZC (2F to PD 2F for an ADU) at 1104 S 11th Street, as presented by staff (6:0:1)
• Commissioner Morales abstained on Item 7 via affidavit and left the chambers

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Airport Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from its October 15, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a recommendation to City Council to amend the lease agreements for Hangars #10 and #11 with Kachemak Bay Flying Services, extending the lease term by three years with three one‑year renewal options and other changes. The board will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2024 Airport Advisory Board meeting
• Recommend City Council amend Hangar #10 and #11 lease agreements with Kachemak Bay Flying Services to add a three‑year extension and three one‑year renewal options
• Schedule the next Airport Advisory Board meeting

The Airport Advisory Board approved a recommendation to City Council to extend the lease for Hangars #10 and #11 with Kachemak Bay Flying Services. The vote was 5-1 in favor. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Approved recommendation for First Amendment to Airport Hangar Lease Agreement for Hangars #10 and #11 (5-1)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 9, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider final plats for two residential subdivisions and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to allow accessory dwelling units.

• Final Plat for Solomon Estates at 209 S 18th Street
• Final Plat for Rental Ranger Estates at 911 E Avenue B
• Public hearing for rezoning 1104 S 11th Street to allow accessory dwelling units

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on November 18, 2024. The only substantive action was a recommendation to City Council to approve a rezoning request from Two-Family (2F) to Planned Development Two-Family (PD 2F) to permit an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1104 S 11th Street. The motion passed 6-0-1, with Commissioner Morales abstaining. The case will go to City Council for first reading on December 5, 2024.

• Recommended approval of rezoning FY-24-52-ZC at 1104 S 11th St (6-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 4, 5, and 6 (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda items (unanimous)

Civil Service Arbitration Hearing

The City of Temple is reconvening a public arbitration hearing regarding the appeal of an indefinite suspension for Officer Rory Velazquez. The matter is being heard by third party arbiter Danielle L. Hargrove.

• Continuance of the October 16, 2024, arbitration hearing for Officer Rory Velazquez

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the October 2024 pension check register and various service fees. The board will also review the statement of revenues and expenditures and a refund payment for Paris Williams.

• October 2024 Pension Check Register: $394,399.42
• Extraco Banks Quarterly Fees: $12,121.59 and $287.79
• Jackson Walker LLP Legal Services invoice: $1,972.98
• Refund payment for Paris Williams
• JRBT Engagement Letter

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two requests for variances from the Unified Development Code. Both requests seek to reduce front yard setback requirements to allow for the construction of carports at existing residences.

• FY-25-1-VAR: Proposed 0-foot front yard setback (instead of 15-foot) at 1518 E Downs Avenue
• FY-25-2-VAR: Proposed 3-foot front yard setback (instead of 25-foot) at 4626 Calle Olmo

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing and voted on two variance requests for carports. It denied a variance for 1518 E Downs Avenue to allow a 0-foot front yard setback, and approved a variance for 4626 Calle Olmo to allow a 3-foot setback. Both votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Denied variance FY-25-1-VAR for 0-foot front yard setback at 1518 E Downs Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variance FY-25-2-VAR for 3-foot front yard setback at 4626 Calle Olmo (4-0)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission will hold public comments and consider approval of minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will hear presentations on the Temple Traffic Unit, the Blue Santa Program, the 2025 workplan, and an executive summary of the police department. The meeting will also include discussion of the next meeting date and upcoming events calendar. No final actions or votes are scheduled.

• Consider approval of minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the Temple Traffic Unit by Sgt. Casey Sheppard
• Presentation and discussion of the Blue Santa Program by Becky Burrow
• Discussion on the 2025 workplan for the Citizen's Police Advisory Commission
• Presentation and discussion of the Temple Police Department Executive Summary

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission met Nov. 12, 2024, and approved its Oct. 8 minutes unanimously. Members heard presentations on the Temple Traffic Unit, the Blue Santa program, and the police department's executive summary, and discussed a 2025 workplan. The commission voted unanimously to skip a December meeting.

• Approved Oct. 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold no December meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:02 p.m. (no opposed)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a Consent Agenda that includes approvals for numerous contracts, reimbursements, and professional services agreements, many with dollar amounts ranging from $75,000 to $726,296.66. The meeting also features second‑and‑final‑reading ordinances for rezoning, a fire‑fighter classification change, and a five‑year ambulance franchise agreement. All items are presented for a single motion unless a councilmember requests separate discussion.

• Authorize $726,296.66 purchase of network switches from Solid IT Networks (2024‑0350‑R)
• Approve $104,988.54 Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fee to TCEQ (2024‑0336‑R)
• Approve $111,945.94 reimbursement to Central Texas Railway for rail maintenance (2024‑0337‑R)
• Adopt rezoning ordinance for 0.860 acre at 5902 W. Adams Avenue (2024‑0055‑O)
• Adopt ordinance adding one Fire Captain position (2024‑0057‑O)

The Temple City Council approved the consent agenda, which included over 30 items such as contracts, purchases, and zoning changes. Notable approvals include a $726,296.66 purchase of network switches, a $631,777 wastewater construction contract, and a $677,346.24 parking lot project. The council also denied a conditional use permit for a package store at 2204 W Ave M Suite A, and approved a similar permit at 2940 S 31st Street with conditions.

• Approved consent agenda including $726,296.66 for Extreme Networks switches (5-0)
• Approved $631,777 construction contract with A&S Underground for Synergy Park wastewater improvements (5-0)
• Approved $677,346.24 construction contract with LM Armstrong for North 5th Street parking lot (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract amendment with Texas AirSystems for police facility HVAC (5-0)
• Approved $144,000 two-year lobbying contract with Fred Shannon, LLC (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 2204 W Ave M Suite A (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 2940 S 31st Street with conditions (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at Case Road and SE H.K. Dodgen Loop (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council workshop will include public comments limited to three minutes, with no action taken. Council members will receive a presentation on the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan and updates from Communications and Marketing, Fire, and the City Attorney. Executive sessions will cover pending litigation, attorney-client privilege matters, and discussion of the City Secretary's employment and duties. No final actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation on the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan
• Departmental updates from Communications and Marketing and Fire
• City Attorney update on pending or contemplated litigation, including Bend of the River
• Briefing from City Attorney on an attorney-client privilege matter
• Discussion of the employment, duties, and work plan of the City Secretary

The Temple City Council held a workshop on November 7, 2024, with no final action taken. The council received presentations on zoning cases for upcoming regular agenda items, the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan, and a trash collection update. A planned departmental update from Communications and Marketing and Fire was rescheduled to November 21, 2024. The council entered executive session at 3:49 pm to discuss litigation, attorney-client privilege, and the City Secretary's employment; no final action was taken.

• No final action taken; workshop only
• Departmental updates from Communications and Marketing and Fire rescheduled to November 21, 2024
• Council entered executive session at 3:49 pm; no final action taken

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will consider amendments to several professional‑services agreements and a construction contract, each with specified dollar amounts. It will also vote on amendments to the zone’s financing and project plans to align with the Master Plans for fiscal years 2024‑2062. Project updates and a briefing on economic‑development prospects will be received, but no final action is taken on those items.

• Approve amendment #1 to Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for Synergy Park Wastewater Improvements – $100,500
• Approve professional services agreement with Kasberg for Northwest Little Elm Wastewater Upsizing – $367,700
• Approve amendment #7 to Kasberg for environmental services for Downtown City Center Phase 2 – $58,200
• Approve amendment #17 to Kasberg for design services for Outer Loop North Phase III – $146,000
• Approve construction contract with A&S Underground, LLC for Synergy Park Wastewater Improvements – $631,777

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission is meeting for a work session to discuss items on the November 4 regular meeting agenda. Members will also receive the Planning Director’s Report regarding future cases.

• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for November 4, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission met for a work session to discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda and past cases that went through City Council. No formal decisions were made; the session was procedural, covering the Planning Director's Report and administrative assignments. One abstention affidavit was received for a future agenda item.

• No formal votes or decisions made during work session
• Assigned pledge to Commissioner Smith and invocation to Commissioner Rhoads
• Received abstention affidavit from Commissioner Jirasek for Item 7: FY-25-1-SITE

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will consider routine approvals for the Monte Verde Phase III residential subdivision and the South Pointe Phase V mixed‑use development. It will also hold a public hearing to discuss a site plan for a proposed restaurant at 1120 S 1st Street. No final actions will be taken on public comments.

• Approve Final Plat of Monte Verde Phase III – 7.986 ± acre, 27‑lot residential subdivision.
• Approve Final Plat of South Pointe Phase V – 13.745 ± acre, 49‑lot mixed‑use development with a developer‑requested exception to the City Thoroughfare Plan.
• Public hearing to discuss and recommend action on a site plan for a proposed restaurant – 0.379 ± acre, lots 7‑8, block 10, Robertson Addition subdivision, 1120 S 1st Street.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat for South Pointe Phase V, a 13.745-acre, 49-lot mixed-use development, to City Council. The commission also recommended approval of a site plan for a proposed restaurant at 1120 S 1st Street, with conditions. Both items will go to City Council for first reading on November 21, 2024.

• Recommended approval of South Pointe Phase V final plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of restaurant site plan at 1120 S 1st Street (6-0-1, with one abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda items (unanimous)

Joint Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Finance and Project Committee Meeting

The joint Finance and Project Committee will receive an update on the Reinvestment Zone #1 Financing and Project Plan for 2024‑2062. The agenda includes a review of current projects and the FY2025 Certified Tax Roll released by the Bell County Appraisal District. Committee members may discuss possible future amendments to the financing and project plan. No official action is scheduled for this open meeting.

• Receive update on Reinvestment Zone #1 Financing and Project Plan (2024‑2062)
• Review FY2025 Certified Tax Roll released by the Bell County Appraisal District
• Discuss possible future amendments to the financing and project plan

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board will review and vote on several resolutions, including writing off collection losses, disposing of property, approving a United Way report, and updating its Reasonable Accommodation and Procurement policies. Financial statements for multiple housing projects will be presented, and various reports on occupancy, grants, and maintenance will be discussed.

• Resolution 1197 – Write Off Collection Losses
• Resolution 1198 – Disposition of Property
• Resolution 1200 – Revise CTHC Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Resolution 1201 – Revise CTHC Procurement Policy
• Presentation of September 2024 financial statements for 15 listed housing projects

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will review and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a three‑car garage addition at 902 North 9th Street in the North Central Temple Historic District. The board will also receive updates on interpretive panels and a dedication ceremony for the Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds site, as well as a status report on the Historic Resource Survey and other pending COA applications. The meeting includes public comment time and discussion of future meeting dates.

• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for three‑car garage at 902 North 9th Street
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds interpretive panels
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds dedication ceremony
• Update on Historic Resource Survey
• Discussion of prior cases, administrative approvals, and pending COA applications

The Temple Historic Preservation Board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and voted to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a three-car garage addition at 902 North 9th Street. The Board also received updates regarding the Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds site interpretative panels and dedication ceremony, the Historic Resource Survey, and recent administrative approvals.

• Approved September 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness application for a three-car garage at 902 North 9th Street (6-0)

Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. They will receive an update on the Interlocal agreement with TISD for Library Card Services. The board will review and consider approval of the Collection Development Policy and the Meeting Room Policy. A report on fiscal year 2024 performance and plans for 2025 will be presented.

• Consider approval of minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting
• Update on the Interlocal agreement with TISD for Library Card Services
• Review and consider approval of the Collection Development Policy
• Review and consider approval of the Meeting Room Policy
• Director's report on FY2024 annual report, accomplishments, KPIs, service updates, and FY2025 plans

The Temple Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from May 21, 2024, and adopted the Collection Development Policy and Meeting Room Policy. The board also received updates on the TISD interlocal agreement and the director's fiscal year 2024 report.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Collection Development Policy (4-0)
• Approved Meeting Room Policy (5-0)

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will receive a presentation and discuss the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program. The board will also review a presentation on Fiscal Year 2024 project updates, consider approval of September meeting minutes, and schedule the next meeting. No formal decisions are listed for these items.

• Presentation and discussion of the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
• Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 project updates
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting
• Scheduling of the next advisory board meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting unanimously. They received a presentation on the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program with no concerns expressed. Fiscal Year 2024 Project Updates were tabled for a future meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024.

• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Fiscal Year 2024 Project Updates for future meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for November 19, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public comment period (no decisions will be made). In the work session, members will review regular agenda items, hear the Planning Director’s report on future subdivision, zoning, conditional use, annexation, and code amendment topics, and consider a proposal to shift Planning Commission meetings to Tuesdays.

• Review of regular agenda items for the October 21 meeting
• Planning Director’s report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code amendments
• Discussion of changing Planning Commission meetings to Tuesdays

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended disapproval of a Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 2204 W Ave M Suite A (4-1-1), despite staff recommending approval. The Commission approved two rezoning requests near Case Road and SE H.K. Dodgen Loop, approved a similar alcohol sales permit at 2940 S 31st St, and approved a residential replat at 513 N. 5th Street. All recommendations will go to City Council for readings on November 7 and November 21, 2024.

• Recommended disapproval of CUP for alcohol sales at 2204 W Ave M Suite A (4-1-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from SF-3 to GR at Case Road/SE H.K. Dodgen Loop (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from GR to SF-3 at Case Road/SE H.K. Dodgen Loop (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP for alcohol sales at 2940 S 31st St (6-0)
• Approved final plat of Magueyes North residential replat at 513 N. 5th Street (6-0)
• Tabled item FY-24-41-ZC at applicant's request (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 4 by unanimous consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an RV park and several rezoning requests. The commission will also consider a plat for a new residential subdivision.

• Public hearing for RV park on 24.826 acres north of SH 53
• Rezoning SF-3 to General Retail on 0.148 acres west of Case Road
• Rezoning General Retail to SF-3 on 0.602 acres west of Case Road
• Public hearing for alcohol sales permit at 2204 W Ave M Suite A
• Public hearing for alcohol sales permit at 2940 S 31st St

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on October 21, 2024. They tabled one rezoning request (Item 5) and approved two rezoning recommendations (Items 6 and 7) for City Council consideration. The commission recommended disapproval of a Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 2204 W Ave M (Item 8) with a 4:1:1 vote, and approved a similar permit at 2940 S 31st St (Item 9) unanimously. They also approved a final plat for Magueyes North subdivision (Item 10).

• Tabled Item 5 FY-24-41-ZC (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to General Retail at Case Rd/SE H.K. Dodgen Loop (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Single-Family Dwelling 3 at same location (6-0)
• Recommended disapproval of CUP for alcohol sales at 2204 W Ave M (4-1-1)
• Recommended approval of CUP for alcohol sales at 2940 S 31st St (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Magueyes North subdivision (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a workshop on October 17, 2024. The meeting will include public comments limited to three minutes, a work session to discuss regular meeting agenda items, and a private attorney update on pending or contemplated litigation. No final actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Public comments (no action, limited to three minutes)
• Work session to discuss regular meeting agenda items (no action)
• Attorney update on pending or contemplated litigation in executive session (no action)

The Temple City Council held a workshop on October 17, 2024, with no public comments. The Director of Planning and Development presented an overview of Regular Agenda items 4 through 8, and the Council entered executive session to consult with the City Attorney on pending litigation. No final action was taken during the workshop.

• No final action taken during workshop
• Entered executive session for attorney consultation (4:12 pm)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several construction contracts, property rezonings, and a new ambulance service franchise agreement. The meeting includes public hearings for new development plans and a review of the FY 25 General Government Pay Plan.

• Construction contract with Choice Builders, LLC for Crossroads Park Pickleball and Tennis Courts Expansion estimated at $1,595,218.40
• Purchase of 913 South 16th Street for redevelopment with estimated closing costs of $30,000
• Conditional Use Permit for an RV park on 30.9 acres at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop
• Rezoning for a HUD-Code Manufactured Home Land Lease Community expansion at 901 E Young Ave
• Five-year franchise agreement with Viking Enterprises, Inc. for non-emergency ambulance transfer services

The Temple City Council approved final permits for a 30.9-acre RV park on NE H.K. Dodgen Loop and the expansion of Bluebonnet Estates mobile home park. Council also awarded a $1.59M contract to construct new pickleball and tennis courts at Crossroads Park. Additionally, members directed city staff to draft updated development rules for future RV and land-lease communities before considering new projects.

• Approved $1.59M contract with Choice Builders for Crossroads Park court expansion (5-0)
• Approved CUP for a 30.9-acre RV park on NE H.K. Dodgen Loop on second reading (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and CUP for Bluebonnet Estates mobile home expansion on second reading (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to draft updated development standards for RV and land-lease parks (5-0)
• Approved first reading for a 102-unit affordable senior housing project at 3200 S. General Bruce Drive (5-0)
• Approved $441,991 road change order connecting Fire Station 8 to Airport Taxiway D (5-0)
• Approved first reading adding one Fire Captain classification position (5-0)
• Approved first reading of a 5-year non-emergency ambulance franchise with Viking Enterprises (5-0)

Civil Service Arbitration Hearing

The City Council will hold a public arbitration hearing to consider the appeal of the indefinite suspension of Officer Rory Velazquez. The hearing will be conducted before third‑party arbitrator Danielle L. Hargrove. After the hearing, the meeting will adjourn.

• Arbitration hearing on appeal of Officer Rory Velazquez's indefinite suspension
• Proceedings before arbitrator Danielle L. Hargrove
• Adjournment

Joint Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Finance Committee and Project Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

The Joint Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Finance and Project Committee meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024 was cancelled. No official actions or decisions will be taken. The agenda had planned to provide an update on the financing and project plan, review the FY 2025 certified tax roll, and discuss possible future amendments.

• Receive an update on the Reinvestment Zone #1 Financing Plan and Project Plan
• Review Tax Year 2024 (FY2025) Certified Tax Roll released by the Bell County Appraisal District
• Discuss possible future amendments to the Financing and Project Plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will receive presentations on the FY 2025 budget and the career history of Athletics Program Manager Austin Chick. Members will also receive updates on the department's strategic plan and various master plans.

• FY 2025 Parks and Recreation budget highlights
• Master Plans for Hillcrest Cemetery, Sammons Golf Course, and Summit Recreation Center
• Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Plan updates
• Departmental updates for Mayborn Convention Center and Sammons Golf Course
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. The board received presentations on the Athletics Program Manager's role, FY2025 budget highlights, and updates on strategic plans, master plans, and capital projects. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Airport Advisory Board will consider recommendations to City Council regarding a maintenance grant and a lease amendment. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review quarterly performance and airport projects.

• Recommendation for a $100,000 Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant from TxDOT Aviation
• Recommendation for First Amendment to Airport Hangar Lease Agreement for Hangars #10 and #11 with Kachemak Bay Flying Services
• Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation on 4th Quarter Airport Performance
• Presentation on airport projects

The Airport Advisory Board recommended City Council accept a $100,000 TxDOT Aviation Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant (90/10, not to exceed $111,000). The board tabled a recommendation on a 3-year lease extension (with 3 one-year renewal options) for Hangars #10 and #11 with Kachemak Bay Flying Services due to concerns about lease amounts and a sale clause. The board also elected officers, approved prior minutes, and received presentations on airport performance and projects.

• Recommended City Council accept $100,000 RAMP grant from TxDOT Aviation (not to exceed $111,000)
• Tabled recommendation on 3-year lease extension for Hangars #10 and #11 with Kachemak Bay Flying Services
• Elected Lester Fettig as Chair
• Elected Jeremy Walters as Vice-Chair
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and approve previous meeting minutes. Chief Randles will provide updates on the adopted FY25 budget, the FY25 calendar, and a Fire & Emergency Management Services report.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of August 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• FY25 budget update
• FY25 calendar and events overview
• Tour and demonstration of training tower and grounds

Temple Firefighter's Relief & Retirement Fund Meeting

The Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including a September 2024 pension check register of $386,240.80 and several small fee invoices. It will also review and vote on the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Gregory Lynch’s retirement and DROP, and TLFFRA expense reports. Additional discussion will cover a reduced fee agreement with CDK/Harvest and a letter from Chuck Campbell.

• Pension Check Register – September 2024: $386,240.80
• Harvest Interests Invoice Q2 2024 fee: $2,038.00
• Harvest Interests Invoice Q3 2024 fee: $2,038.00
• NCPERS Renewal Invoice 2024‑2025: $315.00
• Statement of Revenues and Expenditures (review and approval)

Special Called City Council Workshop Meeting

The council will hold a workshop to discuss possible amendments to the Unified Development Code. They will also hold an executive-session discussion on the City Manager's employment, duties, and work plan, with no final action taken. No official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Executive‑session discussion of the City Manager's employment, duties, and work plan (no action)
• Notice of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One meetings (Board, Project, Financing Committees)

The council held a workshop to discuss proposed Unified Development Code amendments regarding RV Parks and Land Lease Communities, including comparisons with surrounding cities. No final action was taken on the amendments, which are scheduled for second and final reading on October 17, 2024. The council also met in executive session to discuss City Manager employment and duties, with no final action taken.

• Discussed UDC amendments for RV Parks and Land Lease Communities (no action)
• Held executive session on City Manager employment and duties (no final action)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission will hear a presentation on the Temple Police Department's unmanned aerial systems. The meeting also includes swearing in a new commission member, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a discussion of the department's executive summary and upcoming events. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is for presentations and discussion only.

• Swearing-in of new CPAC member Bonnie Walton
• Consider approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting
• Presentation of Temple Police Department executive summary by Chief Shawn M. Reynolds
• Presentation on Temple Police Department unmanned aerial systems by Cpl. Wittman
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission held a regular meeting with no public comments. Members unanimously approved the prior meeting's minutes and swore in new member Bonnie Walton. The police chief reported 4 vacancies, pending approval for 5 over-hires, and discussed a 10-district map, along with a drone program presentation.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Swore in new CPAC member Bonnie Walton

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Commission will hold a work session to discuss items for the October 7 regular meeting. Members will also receive the Planning Director’s Report regarding future subdivision plats, zoning cases, and other development matters.

• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for October 7, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The Commission recommended approval of five items to City Council: a PD amendment for The Station Cottages, a rezoning at 5902 W. Adams Ave (with an amended condition prohibiting restaurants), a PD Mixed-Use rezoning at 209 S 18th & 911 E B Ave, and final plats for Harvest Farms and Gwendolyn's Place. The Commission also tabled one zoning case (FY-24-41-ZC) at the applicant's request and elected new officers.

• Elected Vice-Chair Krause as new Chair (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Smith as new Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Tabled Item 8 FY-24-41-ZC at applicant's request (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5 & 6 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of The Station Cottages PD amendment FY-24-38-ZC (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 5902 W. Adams Ave FY-24-46-ZC, amended to prohibit restaurants (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PD Mixed-Use rezoning at 209 S 18th & 911 E B Ave FY-24-48-ZC (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Harvest Farms FY-24-32-PLT (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda item for the final plat of Enterprise Business Park Phase VIII and hold public hearings on an amendment to Ordinance 2022-0045-O, a Conditional Use Permit for an RV park, a rezoning from Office‑1 to Planned Development Neighborhood Service, a rezoning from Mixed‑Use to Planned Development, and final plats for Harvest Farms and Gwendolyn's Place.

• Approve final plat for Enterprise Business Park Phase VIII at 2325 Eberhardt Road (10 ± acre, one lot, one block)
• Public hearing on amendment to Ordinance 2022-0045‑O and site plan for The Station Cottages (≈5.55 ± acre) at 3200 S. General Bruce Drive
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for an RV park (≈24.826 ± acre) near State Highway 53, east of Dairy Road
• Public hearing on rezoning Office‑1 to Planned Development Neighborhood Service (0.860 ± acre) at 5902 W. Adams Avenue
• Public hearing on rezoning Mixed‑Use to Planned Development (location 209 S 18th & 911 E B Ave.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of several rezoning and plat requests to City Council, including a Planned Development amendment for The Station Cottages, a rezoning to PD-NS with a no-restaurant condition, a PD Mixed-Use rezoning, and two final plats. The Commission also tabled one item and elected new officers.

• Tabled Item 8: FY-24-41-ZC (7-0)
• Elected Vice-Chair Krause as new Chair (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Smith as new Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5 & 6 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY-24-38-ZC Station Cottages PD amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY-24-46-ZC rezoning to PD-NS with no restaurant allowed (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY-24-48-ZC rezoning to PD Mixed-Use (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Harvest Farms (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a public comment period (no decisions) followed by a work session. Council members will review regular agenda items, discuss proposed changes to the Unified Development Code, and receive an update from the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker, no council action
• Discussion of amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Attorney update on pending or contemplated litigation (executive session, no action)
• Review of regular meeting agenda items for the same date

The City Council held a workshop with no final votes. Councilmember Pilkington requested to abstain from Consent Agenda Item 6(T). Staff discussed zoning cases FY-24-29-ZC and FY-24-31-ZC, and the Council agreed to schedule a Special Called Work Session for further discussion. The Council also entered executive session for legal advice, taking no action.

• Scheduled a Special Called Work Session to discuss zoning cases FY-24-29-ZC and FY-24-31-ZC
• Councilmember Pilkington requested to abstain from Consent Agenda Item 6(T)
• Entered executive session for legal advice; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a series of resolutions authorizing major purchases, service agreements, and ordinance actions. The most significant item is a $5,591,713.86 construction contract with RT Schneider Construction for North Pea Ridge Road Improvements Phase 1. Additional items include contracts for vehicle acquisitions, a $3,461,760 contract for the Santa Fe Community Market project, and several zoning and use‑permit ordinances.

• Resolution authorizing a $5,591,713.86 construction contract with RT Schneider Construction for North Pea Ridge Road Improvements Phase 1
• Resolution authorizing a $3,461,760 construction contract with Wright Builders for the Santa Fe Community Market project
• Resolution authorizing purchase of three residential side‑load refuse trucks from Chastang Enterprises for $1,396,640
• Ordinance (FY‑24‑40‑ZC) granting a Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business at 1030 N 31st Street
• Ordinance (FY‑24‑2‑AMND) amending the 2020 Comprehensive Plan to change 68 ± acres from Business Park to Residential/Neighborhood Services near Cedar Creek Road

The Temple City Council approved a construction contract for the Santa Fe Community Market project with Wright Builders in the amount of $3,461,760 and a TIF financing plan amendment to transfer $572,943 in project savings. Council members also approved a construction contract for North Pea Ridge Road Improvements Phase 1, denied a conditional use permit for a package store on East Adams Avenue, and advanced several zoning and budget items.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including multiple purchases, contracts, budget amendments, and property sales (5-0)
• Approved construction contract for North Pea Ridge Road Improvements Phase 1 with RT Schneider Construction Co., Ltd. for $5,591,713.86 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from Central Area District to Planned Development-Central Area at 102 E Central Avenue to allow permanent cosmetics (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for retail sales of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption at 1210 East Adams Avenue (4-1)
• Approved rezoning from Light Industrial to Single-Family Attached 2 for properties at 302 & 304 N 12th and 513 & 515 E Downs (5-0)
• Approved TIF Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Financing and Project Plans amendment to transfer $572,943 to the Santa Fe Community Market Project (5-0)

Temple Revitalization Corporation Meeting

The Temple Revitalization Corporation will first consider approval of the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes. The main action item is authorizing a contract to sell the 2.5661‑acre property at 503 N. General Bruce Drive in the Interstate 35 Corridor District to Cerco Development, Inc. for $1,173,682.82. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from the August 15, 2024 board meeting
• Authorize contract to sell 503 N. General Bruce Drive (2.5661 acre) to Cerco Development, Inc.
• Contract purchase price set at $1,173,682.82

The Temple Revitalization Corporation approved the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting and authorized a contract for the sale of 503 N. General Bruce Drive, a 2.5661-acre property in the Interstate 35 Corridor District, to Cerco Development, Inc. for $1,173,682.82. Both items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized sale contract for 503 N. General Bruce Drive to Cerco Development, Inc. for $1,173,682.82 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance from the Unified Development Code. The board will decide if a residence can reduce its front yard setback to allow for a covered porch.

• Public hearing for FY-24-7-VAR: proposed 13-foot front yard setback instead of 20 feet at 2003 North 7th Street

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a reduced 13-foot front yard setback instead of the required 20 feet for a proposed covered porch at 2003 North 7th Street. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved prior minutes by general consent.

• Approved variance FY-24-7-VAR for reduced 13-foot front yard setback (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The board will approve minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting and receive updates on current, design, and future projects. It will consider amending its FY 2024 financing plan to transfer savings to the Santa Fe Community Market, and will recommend to City Council a $246,000 contract amendment with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP of Temple and a $3.46 million construction contract with Wright Builders of Temple for that market. The board will also ratify a $119,988 agreement with BNSF for an elevated railroad crossing as part of the Outer Loop North Phase 3 project, and will receive briefings from the Economic Development Corporation and the City Manager.

• Amend FY 2024 financing plan to transfer project savings to the Santa Fe Community Market Project
• Recommend contract amendment #2 with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP of Temple ($246,000)
• Recommend construction contract with Wright Builders of Temple for the Santa Fe Community Market ($3,461,760)
• Ratify agreement with BNSF for elevated crossing in Outer Loop North Phase 3 ($119,988)
• Receive project updates from Temple Economic Development Corporation and City Manager

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board will review and vote on several resolutions, including operating budgets for Belton and Temple low‑rent Asset Management Projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It will also consider a write‑off of collection losses, disposition of property, and revisions to its internal control and fraud prevention policy. Additional items include approval of meeting minutes, dashboard reports, and financial statements for multiple housing assets.

• Approve minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting
• Review dashboard reports and August 2024 financial statements for listed housing assets
• Resolution 1192 – Write off collection losses
• Resolution 1194 – Approve operating budget for Belton Low Rent Asset Management Projects (FY ending 9/30/2025)
• Resolution 1195 – Approve operating budget for Temple Low Rent Asset Management Projects (FY ending 9/30/2025)

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss two neighborhood plans: the Northwest Hills District Neighborhood Plan and the 60% East Downs District Neighborhood Plan. The public may provide comments during the meeting.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommendation for Council adoption of Northwest Hills District Neighborhood Plan
• Discussion of 60% East Downs District Neighborhood Plan
• Public comments allowed (3-minute limit)
• Next meeting scheduled

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting and recommended the Northwest Hills District Neighborhood Plan for Council adoption, both unanimously. The board also received a presentation on the 60% East Downs District Neighborhood Plan, with members voicing concerns about residential density and lot sizes, and a desire to preserve industrial character along the railroad. The next meeting was scheduled for October 22, 2024.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Council adoption of Northwest Hills District Neighborhood Plan (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will approve the August 21 minutes, discuss and recommend action on the Love Where You Build Initiative, and receive a presentation on the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan. The board will also get updates on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground interpretive panels, the dedication ceremony, the Historic Resource Survey, and pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications. Finally, members will discuss future meeting dates and agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Discuss and recommend action on the Love Where You Build Initiative
• Receive presentation and consider recommendation of the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan
• Updates on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground interpretive panels and dedication ceremony
• Update on pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications in local historic districts

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council workshop will open with public comments, which are limited to three minutes each and will not result in any council action. The council will then receive annual reports from city boards and commissions, updates from People Operations and Police, and an update from the City Attorney on ongoing litigation, followed by an executive‑session consultation. A key agenda item is discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Public comments (no action taken)
• Receive City of Temple Boards and Commissions annual reports
• Discussion of amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Departmental updates from People Operations and Police
• Attorney update on litigation and executive‑session consultation (no final action)

The Temple City Council held a workshop on September 19, 2024, with no final action taken. Staff requested postponement of Unified Development Code amendments (Regular Agenda Items 5 and 6) to allow more time for recommendations on manufactured home districts and RV parks. The council received reports on boards/commissions, departmental updates, and entered executive session on litigation, with no action.

• Postponed UDC amendments (Items 5 and 6) to future date (staff request)
• Received Boards and Commissions Annual Report
• Received People Operations and Police departmental updates
• Entered executive session on litigation; no final action

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine contracts and ordinances, including a $3 million developer agreement for sewer infrastructure and the annexation of over 100 acres of land. The meeting also includes a public discussion on building permit processes.

• Developer agreement for sewer infrastructure up to $3,028,970
• Annexation of 100+ acres of land near Old Hwy 95
• Resolution authorizing $61,314 for hot-mix asphalt
• Public hearing for auto storage business at 1030 N 31st Street
• Discussion on building permit process

The Temple City Council approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts, agreements, and zoning items. The council also set new solid waste collection charges and utility system fees effective October 1, 2024. Two items were postponed to a future date: a conditional use permit for an RV park and a rezoning for a mobile home park expansion.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts, agreements, and zoning items (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting solid waste collection charges and recycling rates (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting utility system fees effective October 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of CUP for auto storage business at 1030 N 31st St (5-0)
• Approved first reading of comprehensive plan amendment for Long View Estates area (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation of 16.776 acres at 4170 Cedar Creek Rd (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning to Two-Family Dwelling at 4170 Cedar Creek Rd (5-0)
• Postponed CUP for RV park at 16801/16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request (FY-24-6-VAR) that would allow a 0.97‑foot encroachment into the required 5‑foot side‑yard setback for the residence at 1029 Campbellton Drive. The board will also approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. Public comments will be received, but no decisions will be made on those comments.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 ZBA meeting.
• Public comments from citizens (limited to three minutes each; no action taken).
• Hold a public hearing and consider variance FY-24-6-VAR for 1029 Campbellton Drive to permit a 0.97‑ft side‑yard setback encroachment.

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a 0.97 ft encroachment into the required 5 ft side yard setback for an existing residence at 1029 Campbellton Drive. The motion passed 4-0 with no public comments. The board also approved the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent.

• Approved variance FY-24-6-VAR for 0.97 ft side-yard encroachment at 1029 Campbellton Drive (4-0)
• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent

Special Called City Council Workshop - Board and Commission Interviews

The City Council is holding a workshop to conduct interviews and discuss appointments for various city boards and commissions. No official action will be taken by the Council during this meeting.

• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission
• Interviews for Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Interviews for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board
• Interviews for Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission
• Interviews for Historic Preservation Board

The Temple City Council held a special workshop to interview candidates and discuss appointments for multiple city boards and commissions, including the Airport Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and others. No final action was taken during the meeting; appointments were not made.

• Conducted interviews for board and commission appointments (no vote)
• Discussed appointments for various advisory boards (no action taken)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop on September 16, 2024 at the municipal building, 2 North Main Street. Public comments will be accepted, limited to three minutes per speaker, with no discussion or final action taken. The work session will discuss regular meeting agenda items, review the Planning Director’s report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code amendments, and include a presentation of the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan. The commission will also recognize Chair Marshall for service.

• Public comments (no action) – speakers limited to three minutes each
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for Monday, September 16, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and UDC amendment proposals
• Presentation of the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan
• Recognition of service for Chair Marshall

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission recommended City Council approval for the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning for cosmetic tattooing at 102 E Central Avenue with amended hours, and a rezoning from Light Industrial to Single-Family Attached 2 at 302 & 304 N 12th and 513 & 515 E Downs. The Commission recommended disapproval of a Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 1210 E Adams Avenue.

• Recommended approval of Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan (5-0-1, Commissioner Smith abstained)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Central Area District to Planned Development — Central Area for 102 E Central Avenue with amended hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Recommended disapproval of Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 1210 E Adams Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Light Industrial to Single-Family Attached 2 for 302 & 304 N 12th and 513 & 515 E Downs (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan and hold public hearings on three zoning requests: a cosmetic business, a liquor store, and a city-initiated residential rezoning.

• Public hearing on cosmetic business at 102 E Central Ave
• Public hearing on liquor sales at 1210 E Adams Ave
• Public hearing on residential rezoning at 302 & 304 N 12th
• Discussion of Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on September 16, 2024. They recommended approval of the Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan (5-0-1, with one abstention), a rezoning at 102 E Central Avenue to allow permanent cosmetics (6-0, with amended hours), and a city-initiated rezoning from Light Industrial to Single-Family Attached 2 at 302 & 304 N 12th and 513 & 515 E Downs (6-0). They also recommended disapproval of a Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 1210 E Adams Avenue (6-0). All items will go to City Council for readings in October.

• Recommended approval of Northwest Hills Neighborhood Plan (5-0-1, Smith abstained)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 102 E Central Ave to PD-CA with permanent cosmetics as permitted use, amended hours 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (6-0)
• Recommended disapproval of CUP for off-premise alcohol sales at 1210 E Adams Ave (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from LI to SFA-2 at 302 & 304 N 12th, 513 & 515 E Downs (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 4 unanimously

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes routine payments such as the August 2024 pension check register of $386,240.80 and several invoices. The board will also review and vote on the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, investment reviews for CDK/Harvest and CAPTRUST, and expense reports from the TEXPERS conference. Additional discussion items include a letter to Harvest/CDK and conference reservations.

• Approve pension check register for August 2024 – $386,240.80
• Approve Jackson Walker, LLP legal services invoice – $244.00
• Approve Pension EZ website fee (Oct 2023‑Sept 2024) – $6,699.00
• Approve CAPTRUST invoice for period ending 9/30/2024 – $13,533.00
• Review and approve expense reports from TEXPERS San Antonio conference

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation on the career history and duties of Athletics Program Manager Austin Chick. The board will also hear a presentation on the FY 2025 Parks and Recreation budget highlights and updates on the department’s strategic plan, master plans for Hillcrest Cemetery, Sammons Golf Course, and Summit Recreation Center, as well as other capital projects. No final actions are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting
• Presentation on Athletics Program Manager Austin Chick
• Presentation on FY 2025 Parks and Recreation budget highlights
• Updates on strategic plan and master plans for Hillcrest Cemetery, Sammons Golf Course, and Summit Recreation Center
• Departmental updates for Sammons Golf Course, Parks Division, Recreation Division, Mayborn Convention Center, and Administration

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission will meet to review reports from Chief Shawn M. Reynolds. The session includes discussions on a department executive summary, a 5-year plan, and an upcoming events calendar.

• Presentation and discussion of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Presentation and discussion of 5-year plan
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar
• Approval of August 13th, 2024, meeting minutes

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting unanimously. Chief Shawn Reynolds presented the department's executive summary and a 5-year plan, which included a request to hire five over-hires and a ten-district model. No formal action was taken on the presentations.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Animal Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Animal Services Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes, receive veterinary and operations reports, and discuss the 2025 budget. The meeting will also include a presentation on Petco Love Options.

• Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Veterinarian and operations reports
• Discussion of 2025 budget follow-up
• Presentation on Petco Love Options
• Approval of the Annual Report

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The Building and Standards Commission will meet to review and take possible action on three specific property complaints. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 1, 2024, meeting.

• Complaint 1257: dwelling and accessory structure at 510 S 24th St
• Complaint 1286: dwelling structure at 2106 Mardean Ln
• Complaint 1287: accessory structure at 504 S 7th St

The Building and Standards Commission approved three orders: a 30-day demolition order for a dwelling and accessory structure at 510 S 24th St, a 30-day secure order for a dwelling at 2106 Mardean Ln, and a 30-day demolition order for an accessory structure at 504 S 7th St. All orders were based on findings of dangerous buildings under City Code Chapter 21, with costs potentially assessed as liens. The minutes from July 1, 2024, were also approved.

• Approved 30-day demolition order for dwelling and accessory structure at 510 S 24th St (4-0)
• Approved 30-day secure order for dwelling at 2106 Mardean Ln (4-0)
• Approved 30-day demolition order for accessory structure at 504 S 7th St (3-1, Caleb Longino opposed)
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Airport Advisory Board will review and possibly approve the minutes from its July 8, 2024 meeting, and will discuss the Annual Boards and Commissions Report to the City Council. The primary substantive action is a recommendation to the City Council concerning a land lease with JF Air Traffic, Inc. The meeting also includes public comment, acknowledgment of outgoing members, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting
• Approve the Annual Boards and Commissions Report to City Council
• Recommend to City Council a land lease with JF Air Traffic, Inc.
• Acknowledge service of outgoing board members
• Set date for the next Airport Advisory Board meeting

The Airport Advisory Board approved the Annual Boards and Commissions Report for City Council and recommended approval of a land lease with JF Air Traffic, Inc. The board also approved the July 8, 2024 minutes and acknowledged outgoing members' service.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Boards and Commissions Report to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of land lease with JF Air Traffic, Inc. (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council workshop will begin with public comments, limited to three minutes each, with no discussion or final action taken. In the work session, council members will review regular meeting agenda items for Thursday, September 5, 2024, discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code, and receive updates from the Housing & Community Development department and Transform Temple. The council may also enter a closed executive session if permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Public comments (no action) – limited to three minutes per speaker
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for Thursday, Sept 5, 2024
• Discussion of amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Departmental updates from Housing & Community Development and Transform Temple
• Possible closed‑session discussion as allowed by the Texas Open Meetings Act

The Temple City Council held a workshop meeting on September 5, 2024, with no public comments and no discussion of regular meeting agenda items. The main discussion focused on potential amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding RV parks and land lease communities, with staff presenting concerns and peer city comparisons. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational only. Departmental updates were received from Transform Temple and Housing and Community Development.

• No formal decisions made; workshop discussion only
• Discussed UDC amendments for RV parks and land lease communities
• Received update from Transform Temple on projects and code compliance
• Received update from Housing and Community Development on FY24 Q2 activities

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on S 30th Street. The body will also consider numerous consent agenda items including software subscriptions, utility supply contracts, and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1006 S 30th Street from Two Family (2F) to Office 1 (O1)
• Utility supplies purchase agreements for FY 2025 estimated at $1,242,516.92
• Design phase services for FM 93 and FM 93 Spur Roadway and Utilities estimated at $1,121,500
• Debris removal monitoring and consulting contract amendment estimated at $643,377
• Renovations to the City’s data and network operations center estimated at $397,865

The Temple City Council unanimously approved a large consent agenda covering software subscriptions, utility supplies, construction contracts, and employee insurance, among other items. They also passed first readings for several ordinances, including a rezoning for a Head Start facility, annexation of land for the Cotton Bottom subdivision, and a developer participation agreement for Shallow Ford Road improvements.

• Approved consent agenda including software, utility, and construction contracts (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1006 S 30th St from Two Family to Office 1 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation of 100.113 acres on Old Hwy 95 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of right-of-way release for South 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of right-of-way easement release for alley in Block 51 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Pro-Rata Reimbursement Fee for wastewater lines (5-0)
• Approved Developer Participation Agreement with Shallowford Road, LLC for $6,046,590.13 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request to reduce the front‑yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet at 1216 S 45th Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting. Public comments are scheduled, but no decisions will be made on those comments during this meeting.

• Public comments – limited to three minutes per speaker, no action taken
• Approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 ZBA meeting
• FY-24-5-VAR: Public hearing and consideration of a variance to reduce front‑yard setback from 25 ft to 20 ft at 1216 S 45th Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet for a house expansion at 1216 S 45th Street. The motion to disapprove passed 4-1, with Board Member Guthrie voting in opposition. The meeting also included approval of the June 5, 2024 minutes by general consent and no public comments.

• Denied variance FY-24-5-VAR for reduced front yard setback at 1216 S 45th St (4-1)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission will hold a work session to discuss items for the September 3 regular meeting. Members will also review the Planning Director’s Report regarding future zoning, subdivision, and annexation cases. No final action will be taken during this workshop.

• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for September 3, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on September 3, 2024. They recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business at 1030 N 31st Street, and a city-initiated amendment to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan for 68 acres near Cedar Creek Road and Old Howard Road. They also recommended disapproval of a rezoning request at 4170 Cedar Creek Road. All recommendations go to City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of CUP for auto storage at 1030 N 31st St (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment from Business Park to Residential & Neighborhood Services (7-0)
• Recommended disapproval of rezoning from AG to Two-Family at 4170 Cedar Creek Rd (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (7-0)
• Swapped agenda items 7 & 8 by unanimous decision

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a city-initiated comprehensive plan amendment and two zoning requests. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential subdivision.

• Final Plat for Hills of Westwood Phase XV (118-lot residential subdivision) at 1310 & 1812 Old Waco Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business at 1030 N 31st Street
• Rezoning request from Agricultural to Two-Family Dwelling for 13.004 +/- acres at 4170 Cedar Creek Road
• City-initiated amendment to 2020 Comprehensive Plan to change 68 +/- acres from Business Park to Residential and Neighborhood Services near Cedar Creek Road and Old Howard Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on September 3, 2024. They recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an auto storage business at 1030 N 31st Street, and a comprehensive plan amendment for land near Cedar Creek Road and Old Howard Road. They recommended denial of a rezoning request at 4170 Cedar Creek Road from Agricultural to Two-Family Dwelling. All recommendations go to City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of CUP for auto storage at 1030 N 31st Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan amendment from Business Park to Residential and Neighborhood Services (7-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning from AG to 2F at 4170 Cedar Creek Road (4-3)

Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Civil Service Commission will review and vote on its Annual Report to the City Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of May 2 minutes, and annual training. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approve Civil Service Commission Annual Report to City Council
• Approve minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting
• Annual Civil Service Commission training

The Temple Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission met on August 29, 2024, and approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The commission also approved the Boards and Commissions Annual Report to City Council, with all three commissioners voting in favor. The meeting included annual training and adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Approved minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting (2-0, McBride absent)
• Approved Boards and Commissions Annual Report to City Council (3-0)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board will vote to approve minutes, financial reports, and a series of resolutions. The agenda includes approving operating budgets for fiscal year 2025 for various properties and increasing rents for several apartment complexes.

• Approve proposed operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 for Rental Development, Harvest House, French Crossing, Calhoun Square, Virginia Gardens, Temple College, Golden Haven, and Central Office
• Approve rent increases for Calhoun Square, Virginia Gardens and Thomas Place, Chateau, and Raintree and Adams Bend
• Approve participation in the Interlocal Agreement of Texas Public Housing Authorities
• Approve financial statements for 13 housing properties including Low Rent-Belton, Raintree, Adams Bend, and Golden Haven
• Approve write-off of collection losses

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. It will receive an introduction to the East Downs Neighborhood District and discuss the development of a Neighborhood Plan. The board will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting
• Introduction to East Downs Neighborhood District
• Discussion of upcoming Neighborhood Plan
• Schedule next advisory board meeting
• Adjournment

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. The board received an introduction to the East Downs Neighborhood District and discussed the upcoming development of a Neighborhood Plan, noting strengths and weaknesses. The next meeting was scheduled for September 24, 2024.

• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 24, 2024

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Temple City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.6265 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2025 and consider adopting the city's budget, which includes a property tax increase of $4,852,808.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.6265 per $100 valuation
• Adopting the city budget for fiscal year 2025
• Ratifying a property tax increase of $4,852,808 (9.53%)
• Second and final reading to adopt ordinance setting the tax rate
• Second and final reading to adopt ordinance approving the tax roll

The Temple City Council unanimously approved the FY2025 budget, which includes a property tax increase of $4,852,808 (9.53%) over last year's budget. The council also ratified the tax increase, approved the tax roll, and set the tax rate at $0.6265 per $100 valuation. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted FY2025 budget including operating budget, business plan, capital improvement plan, pay plan, and policies (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $4,852,808 (9.53%) from last year's budget (5-0)
• Approved tax roll for fiscal year 2025 (5-0)
• Set tax rate at $0.6265 per $100 valuation, with $0.2976 for maintenance and operations and $0.3289 for debt service (5-0)

Special Called City Council Workshop Meeting

The Temple City Council held a special‑called workshop. The meeting included public comments, a presentation on the municipal campus expansion, and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. An executive‑session discussion will address the City Manager’s employment, duties, and work plan, with no final action taken.

• Presentation on the municipal campus expansion
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Executive‑session discussion of the City Manager’s employment, duties, and work plan (no final action)
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker (no action taken)
• Notice of Mayor and City Council participation in external meetings (no action taken)

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or final actions. Council received a presentation from Randall Scott Architects on the municipal campus expansion and reached consensus to continue design finalizations. A discussion on Unified Development Code amendments was not held, and the council entered executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment without taking action.

• Consensus to continue design finalizations for municipal campus expansion
• No action taken on Unified Development Code amendments (not discussed)
• No action taken on City Manager employment (executive session only)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will receive a presentation on the ‘Love Where You Build’ initiative and updates on several historic projects, including interpretive panels and a dedication ceremony for the Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground site. The board will also get an update on the Historic Resource Survey and discuss pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications. No final actions or decisions are scheduled for these items.

• Presentation on the ‘Love Where You Build’ initiative
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground interpretive panels
• Update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground dedication ceremony
• Update on the Historic Resource Survey
• Discussion of pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications

The Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 22 windows at 610 North 7th Street, with conditions requiring custom grids and matching paint for the divided-light windows. The board also approved the May 29, 2024 meeting minutes. Updates were received on several ongoing projects, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved COA H-24-71 for window replacement at 610 North 7th Street with conditions (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will consider approval of the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and the 2023‑2024 Annual Report. Members will review the proposed FY25 budget and hear an overview of the FY25 calendar and events. A report on fire and emergency management services will also be presented.

• Consider approval of the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and consider approval of the 2023‑2024 Emergency Services Advisory Board Annual Report
• Proposed FY25 budget review
• Overview of FY25 calendar and events
• Fire & Emergency Management Services Report

The Emergency Services Advisory Board approved its 2023-2024 Annual Report to be sent to Council. The board also reviewed the proposed FY25 budget, which includes funding for a replacement fire engine, a new water tanker, and other equipment. No formal votes were taken on budget items, as the budget is still under review.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023-2024 Annual Report to be sent to Council

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss items for the August 19 regular meeting and the Planning Director's report. The body will also discuss potential changes to meeting schedules and conference attendance. No final actions will be taken during this workshop.

• Discussion of the Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments
• Discussion of moving Planning Commission Meetings to Tuesdays
• Discussion of commissioners attending the Texas American Planning Association (APA) Conference in Allen, TX in October 2024

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request at 9902 W. Adams Avenue from Office-1 to Neighborhood Service (4-3), after a motion to approve with conditions failed. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning at 1006 S 30th Street from Two-Family to Office-1 (7-0), approved the final plat for Daisy Fields subdivision (7-0), and approved the annual board report to City Council (7-0).

• Recommended denial of rezoning at 9902 W. Adams Ave (FY-24-35-ZC) (4-3)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 1006 S 30th St (FY-24-36-ZC) (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Daisy Fields subdivision (FY-24-35-PLT) (7-0)
• Approved annual board report to City Council (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (7-0)
• Tabled Item 7 (FY-24-43-PLT) indefinitely (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including final plats for the Honeycutt Commercial and Daisy Fields residential subdivisions. Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss an amendment to Ordinance No. 2022‑0059‑O that would remove warehouse office from the list of prohibited uses in the General Retail segment. Additional public hearings will address rezoning requests: Office‑1 to Neighborhood Service for 5902 W. Adams Avenue, and Two‑Family to Office‑1 for 1006 S. 30th Street. The commission will also approve the annual board report to City Council.

• Consent agenda: approve Final Plat of Honeycutt Commercial (15‑acre, 2‑lot subdivision) at 6944 Airport Rd.
• Public hearing to amend Ordinance 2022‑0059‑O to allow warehouse office in General Retail segment, 1722 Lightner Lane.
• Public hearing on rezoning Office‑1 to Neighborhood Service for 0.860‑acre site at 5902 W. Adams Avenue.
• Public hearing on rezoning Two‑Family to Office‑1 for property at 1006 S. 30th Street.
• Consent agenda: approve Final Plat of Daisy Fields (5‑acre, 19‑lot residential subdivision) at 2109 Lavendusky Drive.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting. It recommended denial of a rezoning request from Office-1 to Neighborhood Services at 9902 W. Adams Avenue, with a 4-3 vote. It also recommended approval of a rezoning at 1006 S 30th Street, the final plat for Daisy Fields subdivision, and the Annual Board Report to City Council. A rezoning item was tabled indefinitely.

• Tabled Item 7: FY-24-43-PLT indefinitely (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Annual Board Report to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning FY-24-35-ZC at 9902 W. Adams Ave (4-3)
• Recommended approval of rezoning FY-24-36-ZC at 1006 S 30th St (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Daisy Fields subdivision (7-0)

Temple Revitalization Corporation Meeting

The Temple Revitalization Corporation is meeting to discuss the purchase and subsequent sale of a property in the Historic Neighborhood Planning District. The board will also consider approving the budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Purchase of 0.551-acre property at 1312 North 3rd Street for an estimated $218,000
• Sale of 0.551-acre property at 1312 North 3rd Street to Daybreak Construction, Inc. for an estimated $153,000
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

The Temple Revitalization Corporation approved all four agenda items unanimously (5-0). It authorized the purchase of a 0.551-acre property at 1312 North 3rd Street with estimated closing costs of $218,000, and the sale of the same property to Daybreak Construction, Inc. with estimated closing costs of $153,000. The board also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• Approved minutes from June 6, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 0.551-acre property at 1312 North 3rd Street with $218,000 closing costs (5-0)
• Authorized sale of 0.551-acre property at 1312 North 3rd Street to Daybreak Construction, Inc. with $153,000 closing costs (5-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed FY2025 Business Plan, annual budget, and Certified Tax Roll. Members will also receive presentations on financial results and neighborhood grants. No final action will be taken during this session.

• Proposed FY2025 Business Plan and annual budget
• Certified Tax Roll
• Third Quarter Financial results for Fiscal Year 2024
• Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program presentation
• IT departmental update

The City Council held a workshop, discussing agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. Several items were tabled: Consent Agenda Items 9(Q) and 9(R) and Regular Agenda Item 10 were tabled indefinitely, Consent Agenda Item 9(E) was tabled to September 5, 2024, and Regular Agenda Item 11 was tabled to either September 5 or 19, 2024. The council also received presentations on the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, third-quarter financial results, the proposed FY2025 budget and tax rate, and an IT update. No final votes were taken during the workshop.

• Tabled Consent Agenda Items 9(Q) and 9(R) and Regular Agenda Item 10 indefinitely
• Tabled Consent Agenda Item 9(E) to September 5, 2024 City Council Meeting
• Tabled Regular Agenda Item 11 to September 5 or 19, 2024 City Council Meeting
• Discussed proposed FY2025 tax rate of $0.6265 (first reading scheduled for August 15, 2024)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will hold public hearings on a bond ordinance for limited tax notes, adopt tax roll and tax rate ordinances for fiscal year 2025, and consider a series of resolutions and consent‑agenda items. Among the consent items is a $2,659,959.20 contract with Lone Star Paving for pavement preservation under the FY 2024 Overlay Program. The council will also vote on a $433,703.26 waterline construction contract and other development‑related resolutions.

• First & final reading public hearing on Ordinance 2024-0037-O to issue City of Temple Limited Tax Notes, Series 2024
• First reading public hearing on Ordinance 2024-0038-O approving the tax roll for fiscal year 2025
• First reading public hearing on Ordinance 2024-0039-O setting a tax rate of $0.6265 per $100 valuation
• Consent agenda approval of a $2,659,959.20 contract with Lone Star Paving for pavement preservation (Overlay Program)
• Resolution authorizing a $433,703.26 construction contract with B‑Corp Utilities for the South 10th Street Waterline

The City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.6265 per $100 valuation for FY 2025, an effective 6.38% increase, and authorized the issuance of Limited Tax Notes, Series 2024. The council also approved the tax roll, a rezoning for a mobile home park expansion, and numerous consent agenda items including contracts and purchases. Several items were tabled, including a software subscription and a property sale.

• Approved FY 2025 tax rate of $0.6265 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved issuance of Limited Tax Notes, Series 2024 (5-0)
• Approved tax roll for FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Bluebonnet Estates Mobile Home Park expansion (5-0)
• Approved $2.66M pavement preservation contract with Lone Star Paving (5-0)
• Approved $433,703 waterline construction contract with B-Corp Utilities (5-0)
• Denied sign height/size appeal for 5501 N. General Bruce Dr. (5-0)
• Tabled Central Square software subscription to Sept. 5, 2024 (5-0)

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Board will hear public comments, then consider a consent agenda that includes the July 2024 pension check register, two invoices, and the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It will also review and vote on the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and set the October regular meeting for October 10, 2024. Additional discussion items cover letters, conference reservations, and an amendment to reflect current board authority.

• Approve pension check register for July 2024 – $388,481.89
• Approve Jackson Walker, LLP invoice – $431.75
• Approve RHI invoice for Benefit Certification – $250.00
• Approve the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
• Approve moving the October meeting to Thursday, October 10, 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review rental information and rates for The Yard Food Truck Plaza. The board will also discuss updating Youth Sport League policies and forming a subcommittee for Park Use and Regulation policies.

• Approval of rental information and rates for The Yard Food Truck Plaza
• Review of Youth Sport League policies for possible updates
• Discussion on forming a subcommittee for Park Use and Regulation policies
• Update on Department strategic and master plans
• Departmental updates for Sammons Golf Course, Mayborn Convention Center, and Parks and Recreation divisions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved proposed rental policies and rates for The Yard Food Truck Plaza, including half-day ($300) and full-day ($600) fees with a $100 refundable deposit. The board also approved the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed forming subcommittees for youth sport league policies and park use regulations.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rental policies and rates for The Yard Food Truck Plaza (unanimous)
• Discussed reviewing Youth Sport League policies with current subcommittee members
• Formed subcommittee to update Park Use and Regulation Policies (volunteers: Angela Cases, Justin Winkler, Kat Kaliski)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the Temple Police Department Executive Summary and discuss the annual report due September 5th. Chief Shawn M. Reynolds will provide updates on public safety projects and the events calendar.

• Presentation and discussion of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Discussion on Annual Report due September 5th
• Update on public safety related projects
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar
• Tour of the Police Department

The Citizen's Police Advisory Commission approved its annual report and 2024/2025 workplan, which includes items like Coffee with a CPAC member, a CPAC event for police department staff, and revisiting bureau/division information. The commission also heard a presentation on police department statistics and discussed public safety projects, including a diversion center for mental health. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annual report and 2024/2025 workplan (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Airport Advisory Board will meet on August 12, 2024 at the TEAC Conference Room, 7720-F Airport Road. The agenda includes public comments, approval of the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes, and a review of the Annual Boards and Commission Report to the City Council. The board will also receive a presentation on current airport projects and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting
• Consider approval of the Annual Boards and Commission Report to the City Council
• Receive presentation on current airport projects
• Schedule the next Airport Advisory Board meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss items for the August 5 regular meeting. The body will also review the Planning Director’s Report regarding future cases.

• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for August 5, 2024
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended several rezoning and site plan requests to City Council, including a mobile home park expansion. The commission also approved a residential final plat and elected a new Vice-Chair.

• Elected Commissioner Krause as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning and CUP for Bluebonnet Estates Mobile Home Park expansion at 901 E Young Ave (6-0)
• Recommended approval of sign height increase to 75ft and size to 300 sq. ft. at 5501 N. General Bruce Dr (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 5015 S 31st Street (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Homerock Twins Addition at 1301 South 25th Street (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a mobile home park expansion and a sign height appeal. The body will also act on residential subdivision plats and a site plan.

• Rezoning request for 22.109 +/- acres at 901 E Young Ave to expand Bluebonnet Estates Mobile Home Park
• Appeal to increase sign height from 35ft to 75ft and size from 200 to 300 sq. ft. at 5501 N. General Bruce Dr.
• Final Plat for Phase I of The Preserve at Lions Park (121-lot residential subdivision) at 5020 Shallow Ford Road
• Site plan recommendation for 5015 S 31st Street
• Homerock Twins Addition Final Plat for 4 lots at 1301 South 25th Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular session on August 5, 2024. They unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for a manufactured home community expansion, approved a sign height appeal, a site plan, and a final plat. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended approval of rezoning to PD-AG with CUP for Bluebonnet Estates expansion (6-0)
• Recommended approval of sign height/size appeal Option 1 (75 ft, 300 sq ft) for 5501 N. General Bruce Dr (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 5015 S 31st Street (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Homerock Twins Addition (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner Krause as Vice-Chair (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed FY2025 business plan, including the annual budget and Certified Tax Roll. The meeting will also include departmental updates from the Airport and Public Works. No final action will be taken.

• Discuss FY2025 business plan and budget
• Receive updates from Airport and Public Works
• Public comments on agenda items
• Notice of meetings and conferences

The City Council held a workshop to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a request to pull two consent agenda items and a conditional use permit (CUP) for an RV park. The Finance Director presented the proposed FY2025 tax rate of $0.6265 and budget calendar, with first reading scheduled for August 15 and final reading on August 22. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

• Councilmember Pilkington requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 6(J) and 6(N) for voting
• Discussed CUP for RV park at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop
• Staff to review length of stay rules for RV parks in Unified Development Code
• Presented proposed FY2025 tax rate of $0.6265
• Scheduled first reading of budget for August 15, 2024
• Scheduled second and final reading of budget for August 22, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a proposed tax rate and schedule a public hearing for August 22, 2024. The body will also review several construction contracts and a request for a recreational vehicle park permit.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.6267
• Construction contract with Emerson Construction Company for Synergy Park improvements estimated at $3,554,283
• Debris removal services agreement with D&J Enterprises, Inc. estimated at $1,735,355
• Conditional Use Permit for an RV park at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop
• Voluntary annexation of 80.40 +/- acres at 7948 & 8198 Witter Lane

The Temple City Council voted unanimously to set a proposed property tax rate of $0.6267 for FY2025 and scheduled a public hearing and tax rate adoption for August 22, 2024. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and purchases, and approved a conditional use permit for an RV park with added conditions.

• Set proposed tax rate at $0.6267, scheduled public hearing and adoption for Aug 22 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3.55M Synergy Park construction contract (4-0)
• Approved $363,905.70 purchase of chassis and body recondition (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 furniture purchase for Nathaniel Mitchell Service Center (5-0)
• Approved $70,100 solar pedestrian lighting along S. 31st Street (5-0)
• Approved $61,682.12 pavement marking services at Airport (5-0)
• Approved $213,584.17 Fire Station #7 roof replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for RV park at 16801/16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop with added lanes (5-0)

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will meet to review and consider a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Love Where You Build Program. This program would include the Neighborhood Conservation overlay.

• Recommendation for Council adoption of the Love Where You Build Program including the Neighborhood Conservation overlay
• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting and unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Love Where You Build Program, which includes the Neighborhood Conservation overlay. The board also scheduled its next meeting for August 27, 2024.

• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council adoption of Love Where You Build Program with Neighborhood Conservation overlay (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 27, 2024

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will approve minutes from the May 29 meeting and receive project updates. It will consider several recommendations to the City Council, including increased funding for material testing, contract amendments, a major construction contract, a change order, a solar lighting purchase, and professional services agreements. The board may also discuss future project ideas and schedule the next meeting.

• Consider a $3,554,283 construction contract with Emerson Construction Company for Synergy Park – Lorraine Avenue and Utility Improvements
• Consider a $271,700 contract amendment #3 with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for bidding and construction phase services for Synergy Park – Lorraine Avenue and Utilities Extension
• Consider a $53,266 increase for construction material testing under the FY 2024 services agreement with Langerman Engineering Company
• Consider a $70,100 purchase of solar pedestrian lighting along South 31st Street from Fonroche Lighting America (Buyboard contract #725-24)
• Consider a $302,377.50 change order #5 with R. T. Schneider Construction for the Downtown City Center Phase 2 project

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board will consider several resolutions, including the approval of operating budgets for Chateau, Raintree, and Adams Bend apartments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Other items include a write‑off of collection losses, a United Way report, and presentations of quarterly investment analyses for Belton and Temple. Routine items such as minutes, dashboard reports, and financial statements will be handled on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 1175 – Approve FY2025 operating budget for Chateau Apartments
• Resolution 1176 – Approve FY2025 operating budget for Raintree Apartments
• Resolution 1177 – Approve FY2025 operating budget for Adams Bend Apartments
• Resolution 1174 – Write off collection losses
• Presentation of quarterly investment analyses for Belton and Temple

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed FY2025 Business Plan and annual budget. Members will also receive a market study on airport hangars and discuss the inclusion of city jurisdiction in an Emergency Services District. No final actions will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on the proposed FY2025 Business Plan and annual budget
• T-Hangar / Box Hangar Market Study for Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
• Proposed inclusion of extraterritorial jurisdiction in an Emergency Services District (ESD)
• Briefing on economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions
• Cyber security training for Council members

The Temple City Council held a workshop on July 18, 2024, with no final votes taken. They received presentations on an airport hangar market study, a request to include part of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction in a proposed Emergency Services District, and the proposed FY2025 business plan and budget. Council also discussed postponing a vote on a regular agenda item until certified tax roll values are confirmed.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Consensus to postpone vote on Regular Agenda Item 6 until certified tax roll values confirmed

Employee Benefits Trust Meeting

The Employee Benefits Trust will consider a resolution to authorize the City to purchase employee insurance policies for fiscal year 2025. The proposed policies include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, disability, and other coverage from several listed vendors. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance Plans – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas (Richardson, TX)
• Dental Insurance Plans – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas (Richardson, TX)
• Vision Fully Insured Policy – Dearborn Life Insurance Company (Richardson, TX)
• FSA, Dependent Spending, Cafeteria 125, HSA, COBRA services – Optum Financial (Hunt Valley, MD)
• Life, Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability – Dearborn Life Insurance Company (Richardson, TX); Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization – Standard Insurance Company (Portland, OR)

The Employee Benefits Trust approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of employee insurance policies for FY 2025 from several vendors, including Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas for medical, dental, and vision, and other providers for FSA/HSA/COBRA services, life and disability insurance, and supplemental coverage. The vote was unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY2025 employee insurance policies from multiple vendors (5-0)
• Authorized medical and pharmacy plans from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
• Authorized dental and vision plans from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas and Dearborn Life Insurance Company
• Authorized FSA, Dependent Spending Account, Cafeteria 125, HSA, and COBRA administrative services from Optum Financial
• Authorized life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization insurance from Dearborn Life and Standard Insurance Company

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024‑2025 Community Development Block Grant and adopt the FY 2024‑2025 budget. Council members will consider a resolution setting a proposed tax rate of $0.6267 and schedule related hearings. The consent agenda includes several contracts, notably a $4,022,450 construction contract for the 24th Street Overpass and Pedestrian Improvements. Two rezoning ordinances will be considered, including one for a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility at 509 S 9th Street.

• Public hearing to adopt the Community Development Block Grant 2024‑2025 Annual Action Plan and budget
• Resolution to set a proposed tax rate of $0.6267 and schedule hearings for August 15, 2024
• Purchase of one Chevrolet medium‑duty crew cab and chassis for $96,585.38
• Construction contract for the 24th Street Overpass and Pedestrian Improvements for $4,022,450
• Rezoning ordinance authorizing a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility at 509 S 9th Street

The City Council approved the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Budget. Council members also denied a rezoning request for 123.381 acres at 1301 FM 93 and postponed action on the proposed tax rate. Additionally, the council approved various contracts, including construction for the 24th Street Overpass.

• Approved 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan and Budget (5-0)
• Postponed proposed tax rate and hearing schedule (5-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 1301 FM 93 (5-0)
• Approved $4,022,450 contract for 24th Street Overpass construction (5-0)
• Approved $215,300 contract amendment for 24th Street Overpass services (5-0)
• Approved Youth Programs Standards of Care and annual report (5-0)
• Approved park fee reduction for The Hudson at the Crossroad District (5-0)
• Ratified meet and confer agreement with Temple Police Association (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement and receive updates on local historic district projects. The meeting will also include a review of prior cases and future agenda planning.

• Consider approval of May 29, 2024, minutes
• Review COA application for window replacement at 610 North 7th Street
• Receive update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site interpretive panels
• Receive update on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground Site dedication ceremony
• Receive update on the Historic Resource Survey

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for residential window replacements with specific conditions regarding grid patterns. The Board also received status updates on the Historic Resource Survey and Bird Creek Battle site projects.

• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (4/0)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 610 North 7th Street with conditions: one-over-one windows approved; gridded windows approved only if custom grids match existing patterns and paint matches current windows (5/0)

Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. It will receive an update on the interlocal agreement with Temple Independent School District for library card services. The Director will present the Fiscal Year 2024 quarterly report, accomplishments, key performance indicators, service updates, and plans. No other actions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting
• Update on interlocal agreement with TISD for library card services
• Fiscal Year 2024 quarterly report from the Director
• Fiscal Year 2024 library accomplishments
• Fiscal Year 2024 key performance indicators

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 PM, but no quorum was present. No substantive decisions were made during the proceedings.

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public‑comment period (no action will be taken). It will discuss regular meeting agenda items scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, and receive the Planning Director’s report on future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional‑use permits, annexations, and any proposed Unified Development Code amendments. A presentation on proposed wastewater improvements along State Highway 317 will also be given. No final actions are scheduled for this workshop.

• Discuss regular meeting agenda items for Monday, July 15, 2024
• Receive and discuss the Planning Director’s report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional‑use permits, annexations, and proposed UDC text amendments
• Presentation on proposed wastewater improvements along SH 317

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational vehicle park on approximately 74.3 acres. The recommendation includes staff conditions and additional fencing requirements. The case moves to City Council for readings on August 1 and August 15, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP for RV park at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop with staff conditions and additional 6-foot and 8-foot fencing requirements (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the final plat for the Hartrick Ranch Phase III residential subdivision at 9351 Hartrick Bluff Road. It will also hold a public hearing to consider and recommend action on a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational vehicle park on about 74.3 acres at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop. Public comments are allowed, but no decisions will be made on those remarks.

• FY-24-38-PLT – approval of final plat for Hartrick Ranch Phase III, an 8.731‑acre, 40‑lot residential subdivision at 9351 Hartrick Bluff Road
• FY-24-29-ZC – public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for an RV park on 74.3 ± acres at 16801/16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop (Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14)
• Public comments – limited to three minutes per speaker, no final action taken
• Consent agenda – routine items to be enacted by a single motion
• Review and adoption of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational vehicle park on approximately 74.3 acres. The recommendation includes staff conditions and additional fencing requirements. The case moves to City Council for readings on August 1 and August 15, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda items 4 & 5 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for RV park at 16801 and 16803 NE H.K. Dodgen Loop (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed FY2025 Business Plan and annual budget overview. The session also includes departmental updates from Public Works and briefings on economic development prospects. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation on the proposed FY2025 Business Plan and annual budget overview
• Departmental updates from Public Works – Utilities & Engineering
• Briefing regarding economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions

The City Council held a workshop to receive departmental updates on utility and engineering projects and a presentation on the proposed FY2025 Business Plan and budget. No final actions or votes were taken during this session.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider setting a date for the 2024-2025 budget public hearing. The agenda includes several contract approvals for infrastructure, such as rail improvements and manhole rehabilitation. The council will also review rezoning requests and land annexation.

• $2,535,450 renovation of the Historic Post Office mechanical and electrical systems
• $518,256 for BNSF rail and signal improvements at Kegley Road
• Rezoning 509 S 9th Street to allow a substance abuse treatment facility or transitional shelter
• $287,032.42 purchase of playground equipment from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds
• $493,571 contract for manhole rehabilitation

City Council approved multiple construction and equipment contracts, including $2.5M for the Historic Post Office. The council also passed first readings for two rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales.

• Approved $2,535,450 contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for Historic Post Office renovations (4-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 509 S 9th Street to allow a substance abuse treatment facility or transitional shelter (4-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 2945 Martin Luther King Drive to General Retail for a convenience store and laundromat (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 6504 West Adams Avenue (4-0)
• Approved $518,256 agreement with BNSF for rail and signal improvements at Kegley Road (4-0)
• Approved $287,032.42 purchase of playground equipment from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks (4-0)
• Approved $350,000 purchase of property for South Temple Ground Storage Tank and Pump Station (4-0)
• Tabled voluntary annexation of 16.776 +/- acres near Cedar Creek Road and Old Howard Road (4-0)

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial statements, invoices, and a retirement request. The agenda includes several routine items for approval via the consent agenda.

• June 2024 Pension Check Register: $380,128.75
• Jackson Walker LP legal services invoice: $930.25
• TEXPERS conference registration: $500.00
• CAPTRUST invoice for period ending 06/30/2024: $13,395.85
• Retirement consideration for Michael Sullwold

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board unanimously approved the designation of a Live Oak tree at 3598 S. Pea Ridge Rd as a Heritage Tree. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous June 18 meeting. The board received informational presentations on a new aquatics coordinator and the Centex Storm Soccer Association's 2023 status, but took no action on these items.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Tree designation for Live Oak at 3598 S. Pea Ridge Rd (unanimous)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission will review the Temple Police Department Executive Summary. The meeting also includes discussions on the Annual Report due September 5th and various public safety projects.

• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Discussion regarding the Annual Report due September 5th
• Update on public safety related projects
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on police staffing, crime statistics, and updates on public safety projects.

• Approved June 11, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review presentations regarding third quarter airport performance and current airport projects. The meeting also includes an update on repairs following severe storm damage.

• 3rd Quarter Airport Performance presentation
• Severe storm damage repairs update
• Current airport projects presentation

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting. Members received presentations on third-quarter airport performance, severe storm damage repairs, and current airport projects.

• Approved June 10, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will review four specific complaints regarding residential and commercial structures in Temple. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting.

• Complaint 1278: Structures at 305 N 2nd St and 309 N 2nd St
• Complaint 1279: Structure at 1219 S 15th St
• Complaint 1282: Structure at 310 N 10th St
• Complaint 1283: Commercial structure at 311 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr

The Building and Standards Commission approved 30-day demolition orders for two residential properties and 30-day securing orders for one residential and one commercial property. All motions passed with 3-0 votes.

• Approved 30-day demo order for 305 and 309 N 2nd St (3-0)
• Approved 30-day demo order for 1219 S 15th St (3-0)
• Approved 30-day secure order for 310 N 10th St (3-0)
• Approved 30-day secure order for 311 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (3-0)
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider rezoning 123.381 acres at 1301 FM 93 to a Planned Development. The agenda also includes a park fee reduction request for 6611 Abode Ave and the final plat for Hillside Village Phase III.

• Rezoning of 123.381 acres at 1301 FM 93 to Planned Development
• Park fee reduction request for The Hudson at the Crossroad District
• Final plat for 94-lot Hillside Village Phase III subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend disapproval to City Council of a rezoning request (FY-24-28-ZC) that would change 123.381 acres at 1301 FM 93 from Agricultural to Planned Development with a mix of single-family, multi-family, and general retail uses. Staff had recommended approval with 14 conditions, and the case still goes to City Council for first reading July 18, 2024, unless the applicant withdraws. The Commission also voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a 50% park fee reduction for The Hudson at the Crossroad District and voted 6-0 to approve the final plat of Hillside Village Phase III.

• Recommended disapproval of rezoning FY-24-28-ZC at 1301 FM 93 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 50% park fee reduction to $29,812.50 for The Hudson at the Crossroad District (6-0)
• Approved final plat of Hillside Village Phase III, 17.446 acres, 94 lots (6-0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes by consent (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for the current meeting. The commission will also receive and discuss the Planning Director’s Report regarding future business.

• Review of regular meeting agenda items
• Discussion of Planning Director’s Report including subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended disapproval of a rezoning request (FY-24-28-ZC) that would change 123.381 +/- acres at 1301 FM 93 from Agricultural to Planned Development with a mix of single-family, multi-family, and retail uses. The vote was 6:0, following a public hearing with 13 residents speaking and the applicant presenting. Staff had recommended approval with 14 conditions. The commission also recommended approval of a 50% park fee reduction for The Hudson at the Crossroad District and approved the final plat for Hillside Village Phase III.

• Recommended disapproval of rezoning FY-24-28-ZC (AG to Planned Development) at 1301 FM 93 (6:0)
• Recommended approval of 50% park fee reduction to $29,812.50 for The Hudson at the Crossroad District (6:0)
• Approved final plat for Hillside Village Phase III, 17.446-acre, 94-lot subdivision (6:0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes by consent (6:0)

Civil Service Arbitration Hearing

A public arbitration hearing is scheduled to consider an appeal of the indefinite suspension of Corporal James Lewis. The hearing will be conducted before third party arbitrator Sherry Wetsch.

• Appeal of the indefinite suspension of Corporal James Lewis

Civil Service Arbitration Hearing

A public arbitration hearing will convene to consider an appeal of the indefinite suspension of Corporal James Lewis. The hearing is scheduled before third party arbitrator Sherry Wetsch and may continue into June 28, 2024.

• Arbitration hearing on the appeal of the indefinite suspension of Corporal James Lewis

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on the purchase of four duplexes. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding rent increases, operating budgets, and property disposition.

• Purchase of four (4) duplexes
• Rent increases for Kyle Non-Subsidized Units
• Rent increases for Rural Development Housing
• Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025, for Kyle
• 2024–2028 Capital Fund Program Plans for Belton and Temple Housing Authorities

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will receive an introduction to the East Downs Neighborhood District. Members will discuss the upcoming development of a Neighborhood Plan and potential related issues.

• Introduction to the East Downs Neighborhood District
• Discussion of upcoming Neighborhood Plan development

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive updates from Public Works – Utilities & Engineering and discuss economic development prospects. The council also plans to discuss the City Manager's employment, duties, and work plan. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Briefing regarding economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions
• Discussion of City Manager's employment, duties, and work plan
• Departmental updates from Public Works – Utilities & Engineering

The City Council met for a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and enter executive sessions. No final actions were taken during the meeting. Departmental updates from Public Works were tabled.

• Tabled Public Works – Utilities & Engineering updates to July 11, 2024
• Entered executive session to discuss City Manager employment and duties; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an economic development agreement for a new metals foundry in the Temple North Industrial Park. The agenda also includes public hearings on community grants and several equipment purchases.

• Rezoning request for 55.77 acres south of Moores Mill Road
• Purchase of Pierce Enforcer pumper fire truck ($1,102,913)
• Debris removal services agreement ($1,378,750)
• Annexation of 58.555 acres along Dairy Road
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant budget

The Temple City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Project Astro, LLC to build a $110 million metals foundry and fabrication facility. The council also authorized various equipment purchases, emergency response agreements, zoning changes, and a voluntary annexation. All consent and regular agenda items passed, with most receiving unanimous support except for a conditional use permit for a package store.

• Approved purchase of a 2024 Gradall D172 Excavator for $388,374.34 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a Ford F-350 Crew Cab and Chassis with Dana Safety upfit for $99,433.41 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a Pierce Enforcer pumper fire truck for $1,102,913 and a BME/freightliner type 3 fire truck for $451,971 (5-0)
• Approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Project Astro, LLC for a metals foundry facility (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 58.555 acres of land along Dairy Road and Hwy 53 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a package store at 6504 West Adams Avenue (4-1, Mayor Davis against)
• Approved sign height and size variance for 4155 N General Bruce Drive (5-0)
• Approved extensions for Downtown Strategic Investment Zone grant agreements (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on storm damage from May 22, 2024. The board will also consider a recommendation to the City Manager regarding proposed golf cart rental rate increases.

• Proposed golf cart rental rate increase
• Storm damage updates from May 22, 2024 weather event
• Central Texas Airfest report
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates for Sammons Golf Course and Mayborn Convention Center

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend higher golf cart rental fees at Sammons Golf Course to the City Manager for final approval. Staff said the increases are meant to cover a new cart lease costing $65,661 annually, with projected annual revenue of $66,928 based on 2023 usage. The board also approved the May 14, 2024 minutes and received updates on May 22 storm damage, the Central Texas Airfest, and department operations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended golf cart rental fee increases to City Manager (unanimous): spectator cart $20 to $25, 9-hole +$2 per round, 18-hole cart +$4 per round, member cart +$1 per round

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review the fiscal year 2025 budget submission and receive an overview of the May 22, 2024, severe weather and tornado event. The meeting also includes a review of the May 21, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Review of fiscal year 2025 budget submission
• Overview of May 22, 2024, severe weather/tornado event
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The board approved the May 21 meeting minutes and swore in new member David Mason. Chief Randles presented a detailed overview of the May 22 tornado response, including call volumes and damage assessments. The board also reviewed proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget items, including new apparatus, staffing, and training equipment, but no votes were recorded on these proposals.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Sworn in new board member David Mason
• Reviewed May 22 tornado response overview
• Reviewed FY2025 budget submission proposals

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for properties on South 9th Street and Martin Luther King Drive. The agenda also includes consideration of several final plats for non-residential subdivisions and a preliminary plat for the Leon Reserve residential development.

• Rezoning request at 509 S 9th Street to allow a substance abuse treatment facility or transitional shelter
• Rezoning request for 2945 Martin Luther King Drive from Neighborhood Service to General Retail
• Final plat for Astro Subdivision, a 213.28-acre non-residential subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Leon Reserve, a 95.27-acre residential subdivision
• Final plat for Moflow Addition at 5015 N. 31st Street

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three agenda items during its June 17, 2024 regular meeting. The Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for a substance abuse treatment facility at 509 S 9th Street and a rezoning for general retail at 2945 Martin Luther King Drive. The Commission also approved the preliminary plat for the Leon Reserve subdivision, including a requested exception to park fee requirements.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Substance Abuse Treatment Facility at 509 S 9th Street (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Neighborhood Service to General Retail at 2945 Martin Luther King Drive (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Leon Reserve subdivision with park fee exception (8-0)
• Approved agenda items 4-8 by consent (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss items for its regular meeting. The commission will also review the Planning Director’s Report, which includes information on subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations.

• Discussion of upcoming regular meeting agenda items
• Review of Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations
• Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on June 17, 2024. In the regular session, the Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning from Multi-Family 1 to Planned Development-Neighborhood Services for a substance abuse treatment facility or transitional shelter at 509 S 9th Street, and 8-0 to recommend rezoning 2945 Martin Luther King Drive from Neighborhood Service to General Retail. The Commission also approved 8-0 the preliminary plat for the 386-lot Leon Reserve subdivision with a developer-requested exception to park fees. All three cases now go to City Council for first reading on July 11, 2024, and second reading on July 18, 2024.

• Recommended approval (8-0) of rezoning from MF-1 to PD-NS for a substance abuse treatment facility or transitional shelter at 509 S 9th Street (Cora Anderson Building)
• Recommended approval (8-0) of rezoning from Neighborhood Service to General Retail on 2.00 acres at 2945 Martin Luther King Drive
• Approved (8-0) the preliminary plat for Leon Reserve, a 95.27-acre, 386-lot subdivision, with a developer-requested exception to UDC Section 8.3.2 on park fees
• Approved consent agenda items 4-8 by unanimous consent (8-0)
• Confirmed no affidavits to abstain from voting were submitted

Temple Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial records, including a May 2024 pension check register. The meeting includes a presentation by CAPTRUST regarding the Q1 2024 Investment Review.

• May 2024 Pension Check Register: $380,128.75
• Jackson Walker LP legal services invoice: $1,604.13
• RHI (Definiti LLC) Sam Hall certification invoice: $250.00
• Extraco Banks Account# 8379 fees: $11,681.33
• Extraco Banks Account# 28379 fees: $278.25

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission will review the Temple Police Department Executive Summary and 2025 budget requests. The meeting also includes discussions regarding severe weather response and upcoming events.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of severe weather response
• Presentation of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Discussion of 2025 budget requests
• Presentation on the International Association of Chiefs of Police

The commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding police department manpower, crime statistics, and 2025 budget requests.

• Approved May 14, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will receive presentations regarding the Central Texas Airfest results, severe storm damage at the airport, and current airport projects. The meeting also includes a review of the April 11, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Central Texas Airfest results
• Presentation on severe storm damage impacting the airport
• Presentation on current airport projects
• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of its April 11, 2024 meeting on a unanimous vote. The board received presentations on the Central Texas Airfest results, severe storm damage to airport facilities, and current airport projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the next meeting is set for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

• Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received presentation on Central Texas Airfest results
• Received presentation on severe storm damage to airport facilities
• Received presentation on current airport projects
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Animal Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will review reports from Dr. Crews and Amy Strunk. The board is also scheduled to discuss the 2025 Budget Request with Chief Reynolds.

• 2025 Budget Request Discussion
• Veterinarian Report by Dr. Crews
• Greater Temple/Belton Foundation for Animal Care report
• Monthly Animal Services and Operations Report

The Animal Services Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting by a 5-0 vote. Chair Amy Strunk provided an update on shelter operations following May storms, including supply assistance for dislocated pet owners and adoption fee waivers. Chief Reynolds outlined the City's budget process and discussed requested items for the 2025 Animal Shelter budget, noting restraints and potential alternative funding sources.

• Approved May 13, 2024, minutes (5-0)
• Received update on post-storm shelter operations and adoption statistics
• Discussed 2025 Animal Shelter budget request and funding mechanisms
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for September 9, 2024

Temple Revitalization Corporation Meeting

The Temple Revitalization Corporation will consider approving minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider authorizing a real estate sales contract and the purchase of a 2.643-acre property in the Ferguson Park Neighborhood Planning District.

• Purchase of 1516 East Avenue H
• Estimated $245,000 for closing costs associated with the purchase
• Approval of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The Temple Revitalization Corporation board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of its December 21, 2023 meeting. The board also voted 5-0 to authorize assignment of a real estate sales contract and the purchase of 1516 East Avenue H, a 2.643-acre property in the Ferguson Park Neighborhood Planning District, along with closing costs estimated at $245,000. No public comments were received. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the December 21, 2023 board meeting (5-0)
• Approved assignment of a real estate sales contract and purchase of 1516 East Avenue H, a 2.643-acre property in the Ferguson Park Neighborhood Planning District, plus closing costs estimated at $245,000 (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upcoming regular meeting items. The agenda includes a presentation on the Barnhardt Neighborhood Planning District and updates from several city departments and the City Attorney.

• Presentation regarding the Barnhardt Neighborhood Planning District
• Departmental updates from Customer Care, Library, and Strategy & Innovation
• Update from the City Attorney regarding ongoing litigation

The City Council conducted a work session to review upcoming agenda items and receive presentations. No final actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and zoning requests. The agenda includes an update on the May 22, 2024, tornado event and various street and sewer improvement projects. The council will also consider voluntary annexation and rezoning applications.

• $11,101,101 construction contract for Kegley Road Improvements Phase III-IV
• $1,165,000 emergency agreement with D&J Enterprises for debris removal
• Rezoning request for 5120 State Highway 317 from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service
• $690,380.55 change order for the Outer Loop West Phase 1 project
• Voluntary annexation of 58.555 acres along Dairy Road

City Council awarded a construction contract for Kegley Road Improvements Phase III-IV and approved several rezoning and annexation requests. The council denied a rezoning request for a multi-family development at 4103 S. 31st Street due to traffic and density concerns.

• Approved $11,101,101 Kegley Road Improvements Phase III-IV contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. (5-0)
• Denied rezoning from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling at 4103 S. 31st Street (3-2)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 55.77 acres to Planned Development Light Industrial (5-0)
• Approved first reading for voluntary annexation of 58.555 acres along Dairy Road (5-0)
• Approved first reading for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved $1.165M emergency debris removal agreement with D&J Enterprises, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $690,380.55 change order for Outer Loop West Phase 1 with Emerson Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, and 5931 S 31st Street (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair positions. The board will also consider a parking variance for a proposed hotel and review the Annual Board Report to City Council.

• Election for Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Approval of December 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Consideration of Annual Board Report to City Council
• Public hearing for a parking variance at 612 Industrial Blvd requesting 40 spaces instead of 50

The Board elected Robert Bass as Chair and B.J. Little as Vice-Chair. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and recommended the Annual Board Report for City Council approval.

• Elected Robert Bass as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected B.J. Little as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Annual Board Report to City Council (5-0)
• Variance request FY-24-3-VAR for 612 Industrial Blvd withdrawn by applicant

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission will review items for the June 3, 2024, regular meeting. Members will also discuss the Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and conditional use permits. The session includes reviewing potential amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Review of June 3, 2024, regular meeting agenda items
• Discussion of subdivision plats, zoning cases, and conditional use permits
• Review of potential Unified Development Code (UDC) text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for retail alcohol sales at 6504 West Adams Avenue, voting 6-1 with Commissioner Morales opposed over traffic and proximity to a school. It also recommended rezoning 55.77 acres south of Moores Mill Road from Light Industrial to Planned Development Light Industrial, 7-0, and approved a sign standards appeal at 4155 N General Bruce Drive allowing a taller, larger sign, 7-0. All three items now go to City Council; the alcohol case and sign appeal are set for June 20, 2024, and the rezoning for a first reading June 6, 2024. The earlier work session was procedural, covering agenda review and staffing updates, with no votes taken.

• Recommended approval of CUP for alcohol sales at 6504 West Adams Avenue (6-1, Morales opposed)
• Recommended rezoning 55.77 acres from Light Industrial to Planned Development Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved sign appeal at 4155 N General Bruce Drive for 14 ft 9 in height and 119.97 sq ft (7-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent
• Approved all agenda items by unanimous consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for land near Moores Mill Road and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. Additionally, the body will consider an appeal regarding sign height and size standards at 4155 N General Bruce Drive.

• Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcoholic beverage sales at 6504 West Adams Avenue
• Rezoning of 55.77 +/- acres from Light Industrial to Planned Development Light Industrial south of Moores Mill Road
• Appeal for sign height and size exceptions at 4155 N General Bruce Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and a light industrial rezoning request. The commission also approved an appeal for sign height and size standards at 4155 N General Bruce Drive.

• Recommended approval of retail alcohol sales CUP at 6504 West Adams Avenue (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of 55.77 +/- acres to Planned Development Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved sign height and size appeal for 4155 N General Bruce Drive (7-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024, meeting minutes by general consent

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a resolution to extend the May 22, 2024, local disaster declaration. This follows a weather event that included two confirmed tornadoes. The agenda also contains notices for upcoming TIF Reinvestment Zone meetings.

• Resolution 2024-0145-R to extend the May 22, 2024, local disaster declaration

The Temple City Council held a special called meeting on June 1, 2024, with all five members present. The council approved Resolution 2024-0145-R, which authorizes an extension of the local disaster declaration the Mayor issued on May 22, 2024, and includes any retroactive approvals needed to keep disaster declaration coverage continuous. The extension is tied to a severe weather event on that date that included two confirmed tornadoes. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

• Approved Resolution 2024-0145-R extending the Mayor's May 22, 2024 local disaster declaration, including retroactive approvals (5-0)

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Board will consider amendments to the Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Financing and Project Plans regarding revenue and expenditures for years 2024–2062. The meeting also includes a presentation on Santa Fe Community Market design plans and reviews of current and future projects. Additionally, the Board will receive economic development updates.

• Amendment of Financing and Project Plans (FY 2024–2062)
• Presentation of Santa Fe Community Market design plans
• Review of projects under construction and in design
• Briefing on economic development prospects and potential property acquisitions
• Temple Economic Development Corporation project update

Historic Preservation Board Possible Quorom

The Historic Preservation Board may attend a community informational meeting regarding historic districts and preservation. No official action will be taken by the Board during this event.

• Community Informational Meeting: Historic District & Preservation

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a residential porch renovation at 720 North 11th Street. The board will also receive updates on the Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site interpretive panels, the dedication ceremony, and the Historic Resource Survey.

• Porch renovation application (H-24-71) at 720 North 11th Street
• Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site interpretive panels update
• Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Ground Site dedication ceremony update
• Temple Community Treasures Visual Arts Opening Exhibit update
• Historic Resource Survey update

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential porch renovation. The board also rescheduled its next meeting to June 26.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved COA application for porch renovation at 720 North 11th Street (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 26 at the Historic Post Office

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a presentation on neighborhood planning and discuss the upcoming development of a Neighborhood Plan for the East Downs Neighborhood District. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting.

• Introduction to the East Downs Neighborhood District plan development
• Neighborhood Planning 101 presentation
• Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting. Members received a Neighborhood Planning 101 presentation and requested future updates at the 60% and completion stages. Discussion regarding the East Downs Neighborhood District was tabled.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled introduction and discussion of East Downs Neighborhood District
• Scheduled next meeting for June 25, 2024

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the PHA Annual Plan and the Capital Funds Program for 2024–2028. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 'What Home Means to Me' poster contest and several routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: PHA Annual Plan and Capital Funds Program (2024–2028)
• Resolution 1156: Write Off Collection Losses
• Resolution 1157: Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025
• April 2024 Financial Statements for various properties including Golden Haven and Raintree Apartments

Library Advisory Board

The Temple Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider updates to the Library Card Policy and the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes a report from the Director regarding fiscal year 2024 performance, accomplishments, and future plans.

• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of Library Card Policy
• Review and approval of Master Fee Schedule
• Director's report on FY 2024 performance indicators and service updates

The board approved the Library Card Policy and the Master Fee Schedule. Members also approved the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting and received a quarterly report from the Director of Libraries and Museums.

• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Library Card Policy (3-0)
• Approved Master Fee Schedule (4-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will review a presentation regarding the Fire Marshal’s Office. The meeting also includes a report on fire and emergency management services and the approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation and overview of the Fire Marshal’s Office
• Fire and Emergency Management Services Report

The Emergency Services Advisory Board approved the January 16, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to reschedule its next meeting to June 18, 2024, skipping July. Most of the meeting was a presentation by Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Landy Setzer on Fire Marshal's Office operations and the Fire and Emergency Management Services report. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Maria Euresti, second by Steve Fisher)
• Voted to move next meeting to June 18, 2024 and skip the July meeting (motion by Deonta Davis, second by Suzanne Sinkey)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to review items for upcoming regular meetings. This includes discussing the Planning Director’s Report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, and conditional use permits. The commission will also receive an update regarding annexations.

• Review of subdivision plats, zoning cases, and conditional use permits
• Discussion of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) text amendments
• Annexation update

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling 2 for about 11.162 acres at 4103 S. 31st Street, with a maximum of 224 units and added conditions. The case now goes to City Council for a first reading on June 6, 2024, and a second reading on June 20, 2024. The Commission also approved the final plat for The Landing at Central Pointe Replat No. 1, a 15.262-acre non-residential subdivision on State Hwy 36. Both actions passed 5-0.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 4103 S. 31st Street from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling 2, max 224 units, with staff conditions plus a ban on additional median cuts on Canyon Creek Drive (5-0)
• Approved the final plat for The Landing at Central Pointe Replat No. 1, a 15.262-acre, 7-lot non-residential subdivision on State Hwy 36, with easement conditions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-7, including three plat cases and the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved all agenda items by unanimous consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request at 4103 S. 31st Street. The commission will also consider several final plats for residential and non-residential subdivisions.

• Rezoning request from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling 2 at 4103 S. 31st Street
• Final plat of The Landing at Central Pointe Replat No. 1 (15.262 acres) on SH 36
• Final plat of GHH Addition Replat No. 1 (3.8130 acres) at 4863 S 31st Street
• Final plat of Profit Place Addition Replat No. 1 (2.946 acres) at 3516 Profit Place
• Sarahs Glen Replat No. 1 (0.648 acres) at 4987 S 5th Street

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda, consent items, and meeting minutes by unanimous votes. The Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling 2 for 4103 S. 31st Street with staff conditions and an added median cut restriction. Additionally, the Commission approved the final plat for The Landing at Central Pointe Replat No. 1.

• Approved agenda and consent items, including items 4-7 and May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of rezoning from General Retail to Planned Development Multi-Family Dwelling 2 at 4103 S. 31st Street with conditions and an additional restriction against median cuts on Canyon Creek Drive (5-0)
• Approved final plat of The Landing at Central Pointe Replat No. 1 with conditions (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will review several presentations during this workshop. Topics include a market study for the Draughon-Miller Regional Airport and property tax exemptions for child-care facilities. The council will also receive second quarter financial results and discuss economic development prospects.

• T-Hangar / Box Hangar Market Study for Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
• Proposition 2, Property Tax Exemption for Child-Care Facilities Amendment presentation
• Second Quarter Financial results for Fiscal Year 2024
• Briefing on economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions
• Discussion of City Manager employment, duties, and work plan

The City Council met for a work session to receive presentations on FY 2024 second quarter financial results, child-care property tax exemptions, and departmental updates. No final actions were taken during the meeting.

• Rescheduled T-Hangar / Box Hangar Market Study presentation to a later date
• Received FY 2024 second quarter financial results
• Received presentation on Proposition 2 child-care property tax exemptions
• Received updates from Parks & Recreation and Purchasing & Facility Services
• Held executive session regarding City Manager employment and economic development; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider an ordinance for a $64,000,000 bond issuance involving tax and revenue certificates of obligation. The agenda also includes discussions on rezoning requests, property purchases, and various construction contracts.

• $64,000,000 bond issuance (Series 2024) via tax and revenue certificates
• Rezoning of 5120 State Highway 317 from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service
• $205,081.97 contract for Historic Post Office roof refurbishment
• $245,000 purchase of a 2.643-acre property in Ferguson Park
• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales on S 31st Street

The Temple City Council approved the issuance of $64,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, on a 5-0 vote after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved a 16-item consent agenda covering contracts, leases, property purchases, and budget amendments, all on 5-0 votes. In separate first-reading votes, the council approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at four lots on S 31st Street and a rezoning from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service at 5120 State Highway 317, both 5-0. The council elected Jessica Walker as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term, 5-0.

• Approved issuance of $64,000,000 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2, 2024 minutes and 15 contracts, leases, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved lease with G&T Outfitters for T-Hangar #56 at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (5-0)
• Approved $130,719 contract with DBT Transportation Services for AWOS replacement (5-0)
• Approved $205,081.97 contract with Clark Roofing and Construction for Historic Post Office roof refurbishment (5-0)
• Approved $479,184 professional services agreement with RJN Group for Water System Asset Management Program (5-0)
• Approved first reading of conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, and 5931 S 31st Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service on 3.753 acres at 5120 State Highway 317 (5-0)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission will review the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Chief Shawn M. Reynolds will present an executive summary and follow up on a use of force report. The meeting also includes discussions regarding active bystandership in law enforcement.

• Discussion on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement
• Presentation of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Follow-Up from Use of Force Report
• Presentation on the International Association of Chief’s of Police
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding police staffing, crime statistics, and law enforcement training.

• Approved minutes from April 9, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a presentation on the Hillcrest Cemetery Master Plan from L.F. Sloane Consulting Group. The meeting includes updates on Capital Improvement Projects and various department divisions. Presentations will also cover the roles of the Special Events Coordinator and Summit Recreation and Wellness Center Manager.

• Hillcrest Cemetery Master Plan presentation
• Places and Spaces Capital Improvement Projects update
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates for Sammons Golf Course and Mayborn Convention Center

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the March 19, 2024 minutes and received presentations on the Hillcrest Cemetery Master Plan, two new staff members, and capital projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the cemetery plan is still in preliminary development and would need future approval by the Parks Board and City Council.

• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will review monthly operations and veterinarian reports. The board will also discuss a proposed ten dollar increase for spay or neuter vouchers.

• Proposed ten dollar increase for spay or neuter vouchers
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting
• Review of monthly Animal Services and Operations Report
• Tour of the animal shelter

The Animal Services Advisory Board voted to recommend a ten dollar increase for spay and neuter vouchers to the City Manager. The board also approved the minutes from the December 4, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended $10 increase for spay and neuter vouchers to City Manager (4-0)
• Approved December 4, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The Building and Standards Commission will review two property complaints involving a dwelling and a commercial structure. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting.

• Complaint 1280: dwelling at 1108 S 24th Street
• Complaint 1281: commercial structure at 9 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
• Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Building and Standards Commission approved a 30-day demolition order for a fire-damaged dwelling and a 30-day secure order for a commercial structure. Both actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved 30-day demo order for dwelling at 1108 S 24th Street (3-0)
• Approved 30-day secure order for commercial structure at 9 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr (3-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission is holding a workshop to discuss items for the May 6, 2024, regular meeting. The session includes reviewing the Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and potential code amendments.

• Review of agenda items for the May 6, 2024, regular meeting
• Discussion of the Planning Director's Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at four properties on S 31st Street and a rezoning request for 3.753 acres on State Highway 317. Both recommendations passed with 7-0 votes and will proceed to City Council for further readings in May and June 2024. A separate May 6 workshop session was procedural, with no public comments or substantive decisions recorded.

• Recommended approval of CUP for alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, and 5931 S 31st Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service at 5120 State Highway 317 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including The Ridge at Knob Creek Phase 1 and previous minutes (7-0)
• May 6 workshop session adjourned with no substantive decisions

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review the final plat for The Ridge at Knob Creek Phase I, a 29.451-acre mixed-use subdivision. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding alcohol sales on South 31st Street and a rezoning request for property on State Highway 317.

• Final plat for The Ridge at Knob Creek Phase I (119-lot, 29.451-acre subdivision)
• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, and 5931 S 31st Street
• Rezoning from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service at 5120 State Highway 317

The Planning and Zoning Commission's May 6, 2024 work session was procedural only: no public speakers, no abstention affidavits, and adjournment at 5:25 p.m. The substantive actions appear in the regular session minutes dated April 15, 2024, where the Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, and 5931 S 31st Street, and voted 7-0 to recommend rezoning 3.753 +/- acres at 5120 State Highway 317 from Agricultural to Neighborhood Service. Both recommendations now go to City Council for first reading on May 16, 2024 and second reading on June 6, 2024.

• Recommended approval (7-0) of CUP for on-premise alcohol sales at 5703, 5709, 5919, 5931 S 31st Street, with alcohol limited to 50% of gross revenue and outdoor noise to cease by 10:00 pm
• Recommended approval (7-0) of rezoning 3.753 +/- acres at 5120 State Highway 317 from Agricultural (AG) to Neighborhood Service (NS)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0): FY-15-PLT The Ridge at Knob Creek Phase 1 and April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved all agenda items by unanimous consent
• May 6, 2024 work session: no decisions; no public speakers and no abstention affidavits filed

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the employment, duties, and work plan of the City Manager. The meeting also includes departmental updates from Communications & Marketing and Fire.

• Discussion of City Manager employment, duties, and work plan in executive session
• Departmental updates from Communications & Marketing
• Departmental updates from Fire

The City Council reviewed upcoming agenda items and received departmental updates from Communications & Marketing and Fire. No final actions were taken during the session.

• Discussed gas rights agreement with WM Renewable Energy, LLC
• Received Communications & Marketing departmental update
• Received Temple Fire and Rescue departmental update
• Rescheduled City Manager employment and duties discussion to May 16, 2024

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will discuss appeals from Temple Police Department personnel regarding Corporal promotional exams held on March 28, 2024. The commission will also consider appeals from Temple Fire Department personnel regarding Battalion Chief promotional exams held on April 12, 2024.

• Appeals regarding Corporal promotional exams for Temple Police Department personnel
• Appeals regarding Battalion Chief promotional exams for Temple Fire Department personnel
• Approval of minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting

The Commission reviewed appeals regarding promotional exams for the Temple Police Department and Temple Fire Department. It approved the deletion of one police exam question and the acceptance of all answers for one fire exam question.

• Approved minutes from January 4, 2024 meeting
• Denied appeal by Ofc. Andy New to delete question #5 (2-1)
• Approved appeal by Ofc. Andy New to delete question #13 (3-0)
• Approved appeal by Victor Hulsey to accept all answers as correct for question #97 (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including water and sidewalk projects. The agenda also includes final readings on rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, and the voluntary annexation of 116 acres.

• $1,837,779.60 contract for South Temple Tower Road Waterline Improvements
• $215,877.50 construction contract for Iron Gate Drive Sidewalk Improvements
• Rezoning request for single-family homes in the Hilldell Estates subdivision
• Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business at 3404 South Kegley Road
• Voluntary annexation of 116.466 acres in the city's ETJ

City Council approved a series of infrastructure projects, including a major waterline improvement and sidewalk upgrades. The council also authorized several equipment purchases, a landfill gas production facility agreement, and various zoning and annexation ordinances.

• Approved $1.8M South Temple Tower Road Waterline Improvements contract (5-0)
• Approved $215,877.50 Iron Gate Drive Sidewalk Improvements contract (5-0)
• Approved $182,363.55 for City Hall server room technology equipment (5-0)
• Approved $74,760 for 12 battery backup units (5-0)
• Approved $68,550 for a remote operated robotic mower (5-0)
• Approved gas rights agreement with WM Renewable Energy, LLC for landfill gas facility (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 116.466 +/- acres (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for auto storage at 3404 South Kegley Road (5-0)

Meet and Confer Meeting

The City of Temple and the Temple Police Association will meet to discuss issues for the FY 24 Meet and Confer Agreement. Discussions are scheduled to cover compensation and the promotional process.

• Discussion of Article 4 – Compensation
• Discussion of Article 8 – Promotional Process
• Approval of August 22, 2023 meeting minutes

The City of Temple and the Temple Police Association held a Meet and Confer meeting on May 1, 2024. They approved the minutes from the previous August 2023 meeting by a 10-0 vote. The groups discussed and revised tentative agreements for compensation and promotional processes for the upcoming fiscal year, but no final contract was signed.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2023 meeting (10-0)
• Revised tentative agreements for Article 4 (Compensation) and Article 8 (Promotional Process) for FY 24

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider the audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The agenda also includes reviewing March 2024 financial statements for various housing properties and considering a resolution to write off collection losses.

• Acceptance of FY2023 Audit Report
• Resolution 1155 regarding writing off collection losses
• Review of March 2024 financial statements for various housing developments
• Quarterly Investment Analyses for Belton and Temple

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Board will review current and future projects and consider recommendations to the City Council regarding South Temple Tower Road waterline improvements. The meeting also includes updates from the Temple Economic Development Corporation and the City Manager.

• Contract amendment #2 for South Temple Tower Road Waterline Improvements with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP ($88,360)
• Construction contract for South Temple Tower Road Waterline Improvements with B-Corp Utilities, Inc. ($1,837,779.60)
• Oath of Office for Tyler Bradford and Brian Reinhardt
• Briefing regarding economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions

City Council Budget Retreat

The City Council is conducting a budget retreat that includes discussions regarding the City's Business Plan. No official action will be taken by the Council during this meeting.

• City of Temple Budget Retreat
• Discussion regarding the City’s Business Plan

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will meet to consider a recommendation for City Council adoption of the Barnhardt District Neighborhood Plan. The board will also review and consider approval of the minutes from the February 27, 2024, meeting.

• Recommendation for Council adoption of the Barnhardt District Neighborhood Plan
• Approval of the February 27, 2024, meeting minutes

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board approved a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Barnhardt District Neighborhood Plan. The board also approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting.

• Approved recommendation for Council to adopt Barnhardt District Neighborhood Plan (6-1)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Budget Retreat

The Temple City Council is conducting a budget retreat focused on the City’s Business Plan. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the City's Business Plan

The City Council received departmental budget presentations and discussed the City's Business Plan. No final actions were taken during this meeting.

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council held a workshop on April 18, 2024, with no public comments and no final decisions. Councilmember Mike Pilkington asked to pull Consent Agenda Item 3(E) for voting purposes only. The council discussed regular meeting agenda items, the City Manager's employment and duties, and economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions. The council entered executive session at 3:46 pm and took no final action.

• No final action taken at the workshop
• Consent Agenda Item 3(E) pulled for voting purposes only (requested by Councilmember Mike Pilkington)
• Council entered executive session at 3:46 pm; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider several rezoning requests for residential and retail developments. The agenda also includes approving contracts for neighborhood planning and fuel truck refurbishment, as well as updating water conservation plans.

• Rezoning 92.65 acres near S. Kegley Road to Planned Development
• $200,700 agreement for East Downs Neighborhood planning
• $76,562.96 contract for Jet-A fuel truck refurbishment
• Rezoning 15 acres on Airport Road to General Retail
• Annexation of 116.466 acres in the city's ETJ

The Council approved a rezoning request for a 92-acre single-family development and a conditional use permit for an auto storage business. They also advanced first readings for a voluntary annexation of 116 acres and updates to the city's Economic Development Policy.

• Approved rezoning 92.650 acres at 990 S. Kegley Road to Planned Development Single-Family Dwelling-1 (5-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning in Hilldell Estates to allow single-family homes on 5,500 SF lots (5-0)
• Approved first reading for Conditional Use Permit for auto storage at 3404 South Kegley Road (5-0)
• Approved first reading for voluntary annexation of 116.466 acres south of FM 93 (5-0)
• Approved first reading to renew and amend the Economic Development Policy (5-0)
• Approved renewal and amendment of the Strategic Investment Zone Grant Program Policy (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 380 Agreement with Blackland Capital, Inc. for South Temple Water Transmission Project (4-0)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will consider the layout for Bird Creek Battle interpretive panels and a presentation on the Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan. The meeting also includes updates on historic resource surveys and pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Action on Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds Site interpretive panels
• Presentation on the Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan
• Update on Certificate of Appropriateness applications in historic districts
• Update on the Temple Community Treasures Photo and Painting Visual Arts Contest
• Update on the Historic Resource Survey

Possible Quorum: City Council and Citizens' Police Advisory Commission

The City Council and Citizens’ Police Advisory Commission have been invited to attend the Temple Police Department Dinner and Awards Ceremony. No official action will be taken by either body during this event.

• Temple Police Department Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Frank Mayborn Convention Center

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a final plat for the Moriah subdivision located at 4730 Lorraine Drive. The commission will also discuss the Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan to consider recommending it to City Council.

• Final Plat of Moriah subdivision, Phase I (32.403 +/- acre) at 4730 Lorraine Drive
• Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan presentation and recommendation

The commission recommended the Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan to City Council for adoption. The commission also approved a final plat for the Moriah Subdivision and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan to City Council (7-0)
• Approved FY-24-4-PLT Final Plat of Moriah Subdivision Phase 1 (8-0)
• Approved April 1, 2024, meeting minutes (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss regular meeting agenda items. The session includes reviewing the Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and potential code amendments.

• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items
• Review of Planning Director's Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations
• Neighborhood planning overview

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Moriah Subdivision Phase 1 and recommended the Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan to City Council for adoption. The Barnhardt plan will undergo two readings by the City Council in May and June 2024. No public comments were received during either the workshop or regular session.

• Approved final plat for Moriah Subdivision Phase 1 (8-0)
• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended Barnhardt Neighborhood Plan to City Council (7-0)

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the March 2024 pension check register and several service invoices. The meeting also includes a review of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures.

• Approval of March 2024 pension check register ($380,128.75)
• RHI invoice for GASB 67/68 Report ($2,000.00)
• JRBT invoice for interim billings ($2,850.00)
• Harvest Interest quarterly asset management fee invoice ($2,038.00)
• Review of Statement of Revenues and Expenditures

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review a presentation regarding the T-Hangar and Box Hangar Feasibility Study. Members will also receive a presentation on 2nd Quarter Airport Performance.

• T-Hangar and Box Hangar Feasibility Study presentation
• 2nd Quarter Airport Performance presentation
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of its March 11, 2024 meeting unanimously. The board received a presentation on the T-Hangar and Box Feasibility Study from Airport Business Solutions and a second-quarter airport performance presentation from the FBO Manager. No other decisions were recorded; the next meeting is set for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received T-Hangar and Box Feasibility Study presentation (no action taken)
• Received 2nd Quarter Airport Performance presentation (no action taken)
• Set next meeting for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm

CANCELLED - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The scheduled meeting for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been cancelled. The original agenda included staff presentations and departmental updates.

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission will review several police department reports. Presentations include a report on biased-based policing and an annual use of force report. The meeting also includes discussions on active bystandership in law enforcement and the department's executive summary.

• Biased-Based Policing Report presentation
• Use of Force Annual Report presentation
• Discussion on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement
• Temple Police Department Executive Summary discussion
• Approval of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission approved a motion to proceed with the Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement program. Members received presentations on biased-based policing, use of force, and a department executive summary. The March 12, 2024, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved March 12, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to proceed with Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement (passed; Gregory Gregg abstained)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to review upcoming agenda items and receive a police department update. The session includes briefings regarding property at 612 Industrial Blvd and potential economic development acquisitions. No final actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Briefing on property at 612 Industrial Blvd
• Police department update
• Discussion of City Manager employment and work plan
• Economic development and potential property acquisition briefing

The City Council conducted a work session including a police departmental update and discussions on upcoming agenda items. The council entered executive session to discuss legal matters, the City Manager's work plan, and economic development. No final actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider several professional service agreements for infrastructure design and maintenance. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple rezoning requests and updates to the city's drought and water conservation plans.

• $787,900 design contract for Old Howard Road drainage and waterline improvements
• Rezoning 92.65 acres at 990 S. Kegley Road to single-family residential
• $144,000 agreement for the Interstate 35 Corridor Plan update
• $61,990.15 contract to restore fiber connection to the Annex and 4th Street Parking Garage
• Updates to the City’s Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan

The Temple City Council unanimously approved a rezoning for a 92-acre single-family housing development near Kegley Road, despite public concerns about traffic. The council also authorized over $1.5 million in contracts for drainage, wastewater, and corridor planning projects. Additionally, the council passed a disaster declaration for the upcoming solar eclipse and updated the city's drought and water conservation plans.

• Approved 92-acre rezoning from Agriculture to Single-Family Dwelling (5-0)
• Approved $787,900 design contract for Old Howard Road drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved $144,000 contract for Interstate 35 Corridor Plan (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 emergency vehicle maintenance contract (5-0)
• Approved $122,000 design contract for 201 N. 5th Street parking lot (5-0)
• Approved $167,100 design contract for Synergy Park wastewater line (5-0)
• Approved $185,200 contract amendment for Public Safety Skills Pad (5-0)
• Approved disaster declaration for April 8 solar eclipse (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items. The commission will also receive and discuss the Planning Director’s Report regarding future development matters.

• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and Unified Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a city-initiated rezoning in Hilldell Estates and a Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business. Both recommendations will move to City Council for readings on April 18 and May 2, 2024.

• Recommended approval of FY-24-16-ZC rezoning for Hilldell Estates to allow single family homes on minimum 5,500 SF lots (5-0)
• Recommended approval of FY-24-19-ZC Conditional Use Permit for auto storage at 3404 South Kegley Road (5-0)
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use in Temple. The commission will consider a city-initiated rezoning in the Hilldell Estates subdivision and a conditional use permit for an auto storage business.

• Public hearing for Hilldell Estates rezoning to allow single-family detached homes
• Public hearing for an auto storage business at 3404 South Kegley Road
• Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended approval of a city-initiated rezoning for single-family homes in Hilldell Estates and a Conditional Use Permit for an auto storage business. Both recommendations will move to City Council for readings on April 18 and May 2, 2024.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Hilldell Estates to allow single-family homes on minimum 5,500 SF lots (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for auto storage business at 3404 South Kegley Road (5-0)
• Approved March 18, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners will review February 2024 financial statements for various housing properties. The board will also consider multiple resolutions to revise policies regarding property disposition, investments, compensation, personnel, and screening.

• Resolution 1149: Write-off collection losses
• Revisions to the Disposition of Property Policy
• Revisions to the Investment Policy
• Revisions to the Compensation Plan
• Revisions to the Personnel and Screening Policies

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Board will review current and future projects within Reinvestment Zone No. 1. Members are considering recommendations to the City Council for various professional services agreements regarding infrastructure and master plans.

• Design agreement for Old Howard Road drainage and waterline improvements ($787,900)
• Professional services for Synergy Park Wastewater Line design ($167,100)
• Contract amendment for North Industrial Park Schematic Design ($135,000)
• Environmental assessment for Phase 6 of the Outer Loop ($172,500)
• Fiber connection restoration for Bell County's Annex and 4th Street Parking Garage ($61,990.15)

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will consider approving minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting and receive a presentation titled Neighborhood Planning 101.

• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Neighborhood Planning 101 presentation

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive departmental updates from Police, People Operations, Housing & Community Development, and Transform Temple. The council also plans to review the Annual Boards and Commissions Report and discuss the work plans for several city officials in an executive session.

• Departmental updates from Transform Temple, Housing & Community Development, People Operations, and Police
• Receipt of the City of Temple Annual Boards and Commissions Report
• Discussion regarding the employment, duties, and work plans of the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance, City Secretary, and Municipal Judge

The Temple City Council held a workshop to discuss upcoming agenda items and receive departmental updates. No votes were taken, and no final decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting. The council also entered an executive session to discuss employment duties, where no final action was taken.

• Reviewed Consent Agenda Item E: Avenue D connections contract amendment reducing scope
• Reviewed Consent Agenda Item G: Bank depository services contract
• Reviewed Regular Agenda Item 6: Developer collaboration update
• Received Annual Boards and Commissions Report
• Received departmental updates from Transform Temple, Housing, People Operations, and Police
• Entered executive session for employment discussions (no final action)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss crime reduction on East Barton and consider several resolutions. These include property purchases, construction contracts, and rezoning requests.

• Public discussion regarding crime reduction on the 900 block of East Barton
• Construction contract for Public Safety Training Center: $3,757,588.62
• Purchase of a 2024 RAM Promaster van: $125,767
• Sammons Park Golf Course master plan agreement: $69,000
• Rezoning request for 2600 W Avenue G from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development

The City Council approved two rezoning requests for mixed-use and multi-family developments and a first reading for a self-storage facility. The council also authorized several construction contracts, including $3.7M for the Public Safety Training Center.

• Approved $3.7M construction contract for Public Safety Training Center (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 26.889 acres at 3426 W Nugent Ave to Office-2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 11.26 acres at 2600 W Avenue G to Planned Development-Multi Family Dwelling-2 (5-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 5.083 acres at 3212 East Adams Avenue to Planned Development-General Retail (5-0)
• Authorized $1M purchase of two properties for Downtown City Center District redevelopment (5-0)
• Authorized $389,034 purchase of property on S. 31st Street for a future branch library (5-0)
• Approved $125,767 purchase of a 2024 RAM Promaster van (5-0)
• Appointed members to various City Boards and Commissions (5-0)

City Council Strategic Planning Retreat

The City Council is conducting a strategic planning retreat at the Sammons Community Center. No official action will be taken by the Council during this meeting.

• Strategic Planning Retreat

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider Certificate of Appropriateness applications for two residential projects in the North Central Temple Historic District. Members will also receive updates on a photo contest, a historic resource survey RFP, and the 2024 Report to the City Council.

• COA application: residential remodel/addition at 1009 North 5th Street
• COA application: window replacement and residential remodel at 911 North 9th Street
• Update on Temple Community Treasures Photo and Painting Contest
• Update on Request for Proposal process for the Historic Resource Survey
• Update on the 2024 Report to the City Council

The Board approved Certificates of Appropriateness for residential projects at 1009 North 5th Street and 911 North 9th Street. Members also received updates on a community art contest and the Historic Resource Survey RFP process.

• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Approved COA for residential remodel/addition at 1009 North 5th Street (6-0)
• Approved COA for window replacement and residential remodel at 911 North 9th Street (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider recommending the Temple Youth Baseball Association as the department's official youth baseball association. The meeting also includes discussions on Prairie Park, community gardens, and the annual Board report for City Council recommendation.

• Recommendation to name Temple Youth Baseball Association as the official youth baseball association
• Comments regarding Prairie Park and community gardens
• Update on youth softball and baseball annual report items
• Discussion of the annual Board report for City Council recommendation
• Updates on Sammons Golf Course and Mayborn Convention Center

The Board recommended the Temple Youth Baseball Association as the official youth baseball association subject to a four-month waiver to provide missing report items. The Board also recommended the annual Board report to City Council for approval.

• Approved February 13, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Temple Youth Baseball Association as official association with a four-month waiver for missing report items (unanimous)
• Recommended annual Board report to City Council for approval (unanimous)

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet to review fire and emergency management reports. The board is also considering a recommendation to City Council regarding a city-wide disaster declaration for the period of April 5th through April 9th.

• Recommendation for a city-wide disaster declaration (April 5th–April 9th)
• Presentation on the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th
• Fire and Emergency Management Services Report

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Commission will conduct a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items. The session includes reviewing the Planning Director's report on future subdivision, zoning, and annexation matters.

• Review of Planning Director’s Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and UDC text amendments
• Recognition of Clint Weaver for service to the Commission

The commission recommended approval for three rezoning requests involving residential, school, and retail developments. It also approved two final plats for non-residential and residential subdivisions.

• Approved Final Plat of The Waters Dairy East Addition (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024, Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 92.650 acres at 990 S. Kegley Road and 6224 Jupiter Drive from AG to PDSF1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.5165 acres at 1911 West Avenue H from 2F to NS (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 15.000 acres at 6944 Airport Road from AG to GR (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of The Lofts at Blackland Ranch and park fee exception (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider several land use items including final plats and rezoning requests. These items involve residential subdivisions, single-family dwellings, and retail development.

• Final Plat of The Waters Dairy East Addition at 4818 South 5th Street
• Rezoning request from Two-Family Dwelling to Neighborhood Service at 1911 West Avenue H
• Rezoning request from Agriculture to Planned Development Single-Family Dwelling-1 at 990 S. Kegley Road and 6224 Jupiter Drive
• Rezoning request from Agriculture to General Retail at 6944 Airport Road
• Final Plat of The Lofts at Blackland Ranch at 4815 South 5th Street

The Commission recommended three rezoning requests to City Council, including a 92-acre residential development and a neighborhood service request for a school. The body also approved two final plats, including one with a park fee exception.

• Approved Final Plat of The Waters Dairy East Addition (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024, Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 92.650 acres at 990 S. Kegley Road/6224 Jupiter Drive from AG to PDSF1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.5165 acres at 1911 West Avenue H from 2F to NS (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 15.000 acres at 6944 Airport Road from AG to GR (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of The Lofts at Blackland Ranch and park fee exception to UDC Section 8.3.2 (6-0)

Joint Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Project Committee and Finance Committee Meeting

The Project and Finance Committees will receive updates on the FY 2024-FY 2030 Financing and Project Plan. The meeting includes a briefing regarding certain economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions.

• Review of Reinvestment Zone #1 Financing Plan and Project Plan FY 2024-FY 2030
• North Industrial Park Master Plan review
• Old Howard Road, Drainage & Waterline Improvements review
• Synergy Park Wastewater Line review
• East/West Gateway – Change Order #1 review

Temple Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial statements, invoices, and audit presentations. Discussion includes investment reviews and quarterly reports.

• February 2024 Pension Check Register: $380,128.75
• IM Multifamily- Temple invoice for $1,237.23
• PBI Invoice for Death Audit monitoring: $2,039.00
• Jackson Walker Invoice: $1,173.50
• CAPTRUST Invoice: $12,758.56

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear a presentation on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement by Jeff Spivey. Chief Shawn M. Reynolds will also present the Temple Police Department Executive Summary and discuss upcoming events.

• Presentation on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement by Jeff Spivey
• Temple Police Department Executive Summary presentation by Chief Shawn M. Reynolds
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar

The commission approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting. Members received presentations on the Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project and a Temple Police Department Executive Summary. The commission also discussed an upcoming events calendar.

• Approved February 13, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will consider approving minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes presentations regarding current airport projects and future carbon emissions standards and alternative aircraft fuel options.

• Approval of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on current airport projects
• Presentation on future carbon emissions standards and alternative aircraft fuel options

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of its January 8, 2024 meeting on a unanimous vote. The board received a presentation from Airport Director Sean Parker on current airport projects, including the Hangar Feasibility Study, AWOS replacement, JetA fuel truck refurbishment, T-Hangar ramp rehab and repaint, taxiway D realignment, several tenant hangar projects, and the Elmer Reed FBO Concept Visioning. FBO Manager Andrew Hill presented on future aviation fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen/ammonia and electric aircraft, advanced air mobility, and unleaded aviation fuel. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the next meeting was set for April 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received presentation on current airport projects
• Received presentation on future carbon emissions standards and alternative aircraft fuels
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upcoming regular meeting items. The agenda includes presentations on the Downtown Police Campus and Outdoor Firing Range Master Plans, as well as an update on the Utility Business Office payment portal.

• Presentation regarding the Utility Business Office payment portal update
• Presentation regarding the Downtown Police Campus and Outdoor Firing Range Master Plans
• Departmental updates from Performance Excellence, Housing & Community Development, and Transform Temple

The March 7, 2024 City Council Workshop was a work session with no final action taken. Council received presentations on the Utility Business Office payment portal (InvoiceCloud), the Downtown Police Campus and Outdoor Firing Range Master Plans, and a departmental update from Performance Excellence. The Housing & Community Development and Transform Temple updates were rescheduled to March 21, 2024. Council also congratulated Mayor Davis on being unopposed for the May 4, 2024 General Election.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council approved the issuance of up to $64 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for capital improvement projects. The council also approved several rezoning requests and authorized the use of eminent domain for sewer line easements.

• Authorized issuance of Certificates of Obligation up to $64M for CIP projects (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 349-unit apartment complex at 2600 W Avenue G (5-0)
• Authorized use of eminent domain for easements at 1125 & 2716 Moores Mill Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 22 vehicles for estimated $1,054,112.44 (5-0)
• Approved $1.44M contract amendment for municipal complex expansion design (5-0)
• Approved $955,100.10 contract for Taylor Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd from Agricultural to Office-1 Dwelling (5-0)
• Declared May 4, 2024 Mayoral election canceled as candidate was unopposed (5-0)

Special Called City Council Workshop - Board and Commission Interviews

The Temple City Council will conduct interviews and discuss appointments for several city boards and commissions. This work session includes discussions regarding bodies such as the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Animal Services Advisory Board. No official action is scheduled to be taken during this meeting.

• Interviews for Airport Advisory Board
• Interviews for Animal Services Advisory Board
• Interviews for Building and Standards Commission
• Interviews for Citizen’s Police Advisory Commission
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council held a work session to interview and discuss candidates for various city boards and commissions. No final actions or appointments were made during this meeting.

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will consider approving its annual report to City Council and previous meeting minutes. The board will also review and take possible action on three specific property complaints.

• Complaint 1275 at 713 E Avenue D
• Complaint 1276 at 1414 W Avenue J
• Complaint 1277 at 920 W Avenue G
• Approval of the Annual report to City Council

The Building and Standards Commission approved 30-day demolition orders for properties at 713 E Avenue D and 920 W Avenue G. A 30-day secure order was issued for a structure at 1414 W Avenue J. The commission also approved its annual report to the City Council.

• Approved annual report to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 2, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 4, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Issued 30-day demo order for 713 E Avenue D (5-0)
• Issued 30-day secure order for 1414 W Avenue J (5-0)
• Issued 30-day demo order for triplex at 920 W Avenue G (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission will review the Planning Director’s Report, which includes subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations. Members will also discuss agenda items for the March 4, 2024, regular meeting and follow up on feedback from the February 5, 2024, workshop.

• Review of Planning Director's Report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations
• Discussion of March 4, 2024, regular meeting agenda items
• Follow-up on feedback from the February 5, 2024, workshop

The Commission approved the final plat for Terra Li and Goates Addition Replat No. 1. It also recommended approval for two rezoning requests: one for multi-family dwellings at 2600 W Avenue G and another for mini-storage at 3212 East Adams Avenue.

• Approved Final Plat of Terra Li (8-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024, Meeting Minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2600 W Avenue G from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development - Multi Family Dwelling-2 (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 3212 East Adams Avenue from Agricultural to Planned Development - General Retail (8-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Goates Addition Replat No. 1 (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider several land development items including a final plat for Terra Li. The agenda also includes public hearings to recommend action on rezoning requests for multi-family dwellings and retail storage.

• Final Plat of Terra Li at 1503 Industrial Blvd., 1407 Industrial Blvd., 2402 N. General Bruce Dr., and 2502 N. General Bruce Dr.
• Rezoning request from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development – Multi Family Dwelling-2 at 2600 W Avenue G
• Rezoning request from Agricultural to Planned Development - General Retail for mini-storage and RV storage at 3212 East Adams Avenue
• Final Plat of Goates Addition Replat No. 1 at 4857, 4885, 4921, and 4957 Lower Troy Road

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0, with one abstention, to recommend rezoning 11.26 acres at 2600 W Avenue G from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development-Multi Family Dwelling-2 with a site/development plan. The case now goes to City Council for a first reading on March 7, 2024, and a second reading on March 21, 2024. The Commission also unanimously recommended rezoning 5.083 acres at 3212 East Adams Avenue from Agricultural to Planned Development-General Retail for mini-storage and RV storage, and approved the final plat of Terra Li and the Goates Addition Replat No. 1.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 11.26 acres at 2600 W Avenue G from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development-Multi Family Dwelling-2 with site/development plan (7-0, Commissioner Jirasek abstained)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 5.083 acres at 3212 East Adams Avenue from Agricultural to Planned Development-General Retail for mini-storage and RV storage (8-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Terra Li, a 32.56-acre non-residential subdivision at 1503 and 1407 Industrial Blvd. and 2402 and 2502 N. General Bruce Dr. (8-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Goates Addition Replat No. 1, a 14.019-acre non-residential subdivision at 4857, 4885, 4921, and 4957 Lower Troy Road (8-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Board will consider appointing members and electing chairs for the Project and Finance Committees. The meeting includes reviews of current, design, and future projects within the Reinvestment Zone. Additionally, the board will receive updates on economic development prospects and potential property acquisitions.

• Appointment of Project Committee members and Chair
• Appointment of Finance Committee members and Chair
• Review of construction, design, and future projects
• Update from Temple Economic Development Corporation
• Briefing on economic development prospects and potential property acquisitions

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements for various housing properties and the central office. The meeting includes consideration of resolutions regarding collection losses, collection policy revisions, and a leadership succession plan.

• Resolution 1146: Write Off Collection Losses
• Resolution 1147: Revisions to the CTHC Collection Policy
• Resolution 1148: Revisions to the CTHC Leadership Succession Plan
• January 2024 Financial Statements for multiple properties including Golden Haven, Raintree Apartments, and Adams Bend Apartments

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners may hold a site tour. The event is scheduled for approximately 4:30 PM following the regular meeting and annual meeting. No action will be taken by the Board during this forum.

• Site tour of Kyle P-2 at 111 N Main St, Temple, TX

KYLE/THA Inc Board of Directors Annual Meeting

The KYLE/THA, Inc. Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting on February 28, 2024. The agenda includes electing new officers and approving minutes from the February 22, 2023, annual meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of February 22, 2023, annual meeting minutes

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Temple City Council

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the Temple City Council may attend several meetings on February 27, 2024. These include the Strategic Plan Working Group and committees for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One. No official action will be taken by the City Council during these sessions.

• Strategic Plan Working Group meeting
• Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors meeting
• Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One Project Committee meeting
• Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One Financing Committee meeting

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board will review the 2023 Annual Report for approval. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Landlord Engagement Program and Tenant Based Rental Assistance.

• Review and consideration of the 2023 Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Annual Report
• Presentation on the Landlord Engagement Program and Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting and the 2023 Annual Report. The board also received a presentation on the Landlord Engagement Program and Tenant Based Rental Assistance.

• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Annual Report (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Temple City Council

The Temple City Council has been invited to attend the District 2 in Review public meeting. No official action will be taken by the City Council during this event.

• District 2 in Review - Public Meeting at Wilson Park Recreation Center

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review the 2024 Report to the City Council and discuss a dedication ceremony for Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds. Members will also receive updates on the Historic Resource Survey RFP process and Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Review and approve the 2024 Report to the City Council
• Discussion of Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds dedication ceremony
• Update on Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Historic Resource Survey
• Update on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items. The commission will review the Planning Director’s report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, annexations, and potential text amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Review of Planning Director’s Report on subdivisions, zoning, and conditional use permits
• Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Follow up discussion regarding plats approved on the consent agenda
• Follow up discussion on Commissioner feedback from the February 5 meeting

The Commission approved the final plat for a residential subdivision in the city's extra-territorial jurisdiction. The work session included discussions on the Trojan Tract zoning case and consent agenda procedures.

• Approved Final Plat of Tolbert-Love Addition (8-0)
• Approved February 5, 2024, meeting minutes by general consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider action on the final plat for the Tolbert-Love Addition at 4498 Little Flock Road. This item involves a 0.975 +/- acre, one-lot residential subdivision within the ETJ. The commission will also review minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting.

• Final Plat of Tolbert-Love Addition (0.975 +/- acre)
• Approval of February 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes

The Commission approved the final plat for a residential subdivision in the city's extra-territorial jurisdiction. The meeting also included a work session to review upcoming zoning cases and consent agenda items.

• Approved Final Plat of Tolbert-Love Addition (8-0)
• Approved February 5, 2024, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss revisions to the Unified Development Code and review First Quarter Financial results for Fiscal Year 2024. The session also includes departmental updates from Fleet, Information Technology, and Planning and Development. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Revisions to the Unified Development Code
• First Quarter Financial results for Fiscal Year 2024
• Departmental updates from Fleet, Information Technology, and Planning and Development

The Temple City Council held a workshop to discuss upcoming agenda items and receive departmental updates. No final actions or votes were taken during this session. Discussions included proposed changes to the Office-2 zoning district, updates to the Unified Development Code, and the first quarter financial results for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Discussed proposed Office-2 zoning standards including height limits and setbacks
• Reviewed proposed Unified Development Code updates by White & Smith, LLC
• Received presentation on First Quarter Financial results for FY 2024
• Received departmental updates from Fleet, IT, and Planning divisions
• No public comments were received

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will review several rezoning requests for residential and office developments. The meeting also includes consideration of various city contracts for infrastructure, vehicle purchases, and park maintenance.

• Rezoning 145 acres near Old Hwy 95 to include single-family, retail, and multi-family uses
• A $424,043.70 contract for a new roof at the Nathaniel Mitchell Service Center
• A $572,600 contract amendment for the Barnhardt Road Reconstruction project
• A $124,322.90 agreement for repairs and upgrades at Lions Junction Waterpark
• Rezoning 26.889 acres at 3426 W Nugent Ave to Office-2

The City Council approved several rezoning requests, including a large plot south of 93 Spur and a site for future state offices on Old Waco Rd. The council also authorized various infrastructure and maintenance contracts for city facilities and parks.

• Approved rezoning of 145.040 +/- acres south of 93 Spur to Planned Development-Single-Family 3 (5-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 5.4320 +/- acres at 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd to Office-1 for state offices (5-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 0.1860 +/- acres at 1204 W Ave F to Two Family Dwelling (5-0)
• Approved $424,043.70 roof installation contract for Nathaniel Mitchell Service Center (5-0)
• Approved $158,519 purchase of two Chevrolet 4500 Express chassis (5-0)
• Approved $124,322.90 for Lions Junction Waterpark painting and canopy installation (5-0)
• Approved $113,000 for a Hillcrest Cemetery master plan (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 26.889 +/- acres at 3426 W Nugent Ave to March 21, 2024 (5-0)

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the January 2024 pension check register and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a review of revenues and expenditures and the selection of delegates for the TEXPERS conference.

• Approval of January 2024 pension check register ($380,128.75)
• Review of Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
• Selection of delegates for the TEXPERS conference
• Discussion regarding TEXPERS reservations from April 6 to April 10, 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a request to rename Pepper Creek Dam to Christopher Johnson Dam at Pepper Creek. Members will also discuss designating the Central Texas Youth Softball Association as the city's official youth softball association. Presentations are scheduled regarding baseball status reports and strategic planning.

• Request to rename Pepper Creek Dam to Christopher Johnson Dam at Pepper Creek
• Designation of Central Texas Youth Softball Association as official city association
• 2023 annual status report presentation from Temple Youth Baseball Association
• Presentation on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Planning process by PROS Consulting, Inc.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board denied a request to rename Pepper Creek Dam after Christopher Johnson, citing a failure to meet naming policy criteria. The Board recommended the Central Texas Youth Softball Association as the city's official youth softball association.

• Approved January 9, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Denied request to name Pepper Creek Dam 'Christopher Johnson Dam' (unanimous)
• Recommended Central Texas Youth Softball Association as official youth softball association (unanimous)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review the Temple Police Department Executive Summary and a presentation on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement. The agenda also includes a discussion of the upcoming events calendar and approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement
• Discussion of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Discussion of upcoming events calendar

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting. Members received an executive summary of crime statistics and discussed upcoming department events. A presentation on active bystandership was tabled until next month.

• Approved January 9, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Temple City Council will meet in executive session to discuss the employment, duties, and work plans for several city officials. This includes the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance, City Secretary, and Municipal Judge. No final action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the employment, duties, and work plan of specific city officials

The City Council met in executive session to discuss the employment, duties, and work plans of several city officials. No final actions were taken during the meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Commission will conduct a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and the Planning Director's report. The meeting also includes a presentation from Housing and Community Development regarding the Neighborhood Leadership Academy.

• Discussion of future subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, and annexations
• Neighborhood Leadership Academy presentation from Housing and Community Development

The Commission recommended approval for two rezoning requests to be sent to City Council. One request involves converting agricultural land to office use, and the other converts light industrial land to two-family dwelling use.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd from Agricultural (AG) to Office-1 Dwelling (O-1) (9-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1204 W Ave F from Light Industrial (LI) to Two Family Dwelling (2F) (9-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes by general consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss two rezoning requests. The commission will consider changing land use classifications for properties at 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd and 1204 W Ave F.

• Rezoning 5.4320 +/- acres at 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd from Agricultural to Office-1 Dwelling
• Rezoning 0.1860 +/- acres at 1204 W Ave F from Light Industrial to Two Family Dwelling

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two rezoning requests for approval by the City Council. One request involves converting agricultural land to office use, and the other converts light industrial land to two-family dwelling use.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1010 & 1002 Old Waco Rd from Agricultural (AG) to Office-1 Dwelling (O-1) (9-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1204 W Ave F from Light Industrial (LI) to Two Family Dwelling (2F) (9-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes by general consent

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive updates from the Airport and Public Works departments. The session includes briefings regarding property at 2600 W Avenue G and potential economic development prospects. No final action will be taken during this meeting.

• Briefing on property located at 2600 W Avenue G
• Departmental updates from Airport and Public Works
• Discussion of economic development prospects and real property acquisitions

The Temple City Council held a workshop on February 1, 2024, to discuss items for that evening's regular meeting, including pulling Consent Agenda Item 3(F) for a separate vote and a proposal to repeal the fixed food dealer's permit fee and TABC-related fees under SB 577. The council also received departmental updates from the airport and public works (fleet, solid waste, transportation) and met in executive session on property at 2600 W Avenue G and economic development prospects. No final action was taken on any item; the minutes record only discussion and closed-session briefings.

• No final action taken; workshop only
• Consent Agenda Item 3(F) pulled for separate voting at regular meeting
• Staff recommended repealing fixed food dealer's permit fee and TABC alcohol permit fees (no action taken)
• Executive session held on property at 2600 W Avenue G; no final action taken
• Executive session held on economic development prospects and real property acquisitions; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances during its February 1 meeting. Items include a large-scale rezoning of 145.040 +/- acres and various infrastructure project amendments. The council will also review grant applications for homeland security and crime victim assistance.

• Rezoning 145.040 +/- acres south of 93 Spur for residential and retail uses
• Purchase of Salesforce software and implementation services for $397,802.15
• $319,462 increase for construction material testing on Outer Loop North Phase 3
• Partnership with Hilltop Recovery Ministries to renovate the Cora Anderson Building
• Professional services agreement for Avenue A Corridor project for $776,100

The Temple City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning of about 145 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development Single-Family 3, allowing up to 20% general retail, 20% multi-family and 10% townhouse uses at 7002 & 7246 Old Hwy 95. Council also approved a first reading repealing municipal alcohol fees and a first reading amending the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 plans. The consent agenda passed 5-0, including a $397,802.15 Salesforce software purchase, a $319,462 increase for construction material testing on Outer Loop North Phase 3, and a $776,100 design contract for the Avenue A Corridor. Note: the minutes repeatedly record the motion text as 'Approve January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes' for most consent items, which appears to be a clerical error; the listed resolutions and amounts are as recorded.

• Approved first reading rezoning 145.040 acres from AG to PD-SF3 at 7002 & 7246 Old Hwy 95 (5-0)
• Approved first reading repealing Section 4-11 municipal alcohol fees and city registration (5-0)
• Approved first reading amending TIF Reinvestment Zone No. 1 financing and project plans for FY2024-FY2031 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda 5-0, including $397,802.15 Salesforce software purchase from Carahsoft Technology Corp.
• Approved $319,462 increase to Langerman Foster Engineering for construction material testing on Outer Loop North Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $776,100 design services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for Avenue A Corridor (5-0)
• Approved $241,701 amendment #3 to Developer Participation Agreement with Kiella Development for North Pea Ridge Road Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved $52,325 partnership with Hilltop Recovery Ministries to renovate Cora Anderson Building (5-0)

Temple Housing Residential Corporation Board of Directors Annual Meeting

The Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from the January 25, 2023, meeting. This meeting follows the Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Election of officers
• Approval of January 25, 2023, annual meeting minutes

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Board will review current project updates and consider amending financing and project plans for years FY 2024 – FY 2031. Several recommendations to the City Council regarding professional services and construction change orders are on the agenda.

• Design services for Avenue A Corridor project estimated at $776,100
• Change order #3 for Downtown City Center Phase 2 with R. T. Schneider Construction Company, Ltd estimated at $119,385
• Increase of $319,462 for construction material testing for Outer Loop North Phase 3 project
• Appointment of Tyler Johnson as Vice-Chair

Central Texas Housing Consortium Meeting

The annual meeting for the Temple Housing Residential Corporation and Central Texas Housing Consortium is scheduled for January 24, 2024. The agenda includes electing officers and approving minutes from the January 25, 2023, annual meeting.

• Election of officers
• Approval of January 25, 2023, annual meeting minutes

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board will receive an introduction to the Oaks at Westwood Neighborhood District. Members will discuss the development of a new Neighborhood Plan and any potential issues related to its creation.

• Introduction to the Oaks at Westwood Neighborhood District
• Discussion regarding upcoming Neighborhood Plan development
• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Oaks at Westwood Neighborhood District in preparation for a Neighborhood Plan.

• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 27, 2024

City Council Workshop

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the Bird Creek Senior Apartments tax credit project. Members will also discuss economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions. No final action will be taken during this workshop.

• Bird Creek Senior Apartments presentation
• Economic development and real property acquisition briefing

The Temple City Council held a workshop to prepare for the regular meeting. They discussed a proposed tax-credit senior housing project, requested a fee waiver, and entered a closed session to discuss economic development and property acquisitions without taking final action.

• Councilmember Pilkington requested to pull Consent Agenda Item 4(G) for voting
• Regular Agenda Item 5 postponed to February 15, 2024
• Presentation received on Bird Creek Senior Apartments (102 units)
• Request made for resolution of support and $500 fee waiver for Bird Creek project
• Council entered Executive Session for economic development discussions
• No final action taken in Executive Session

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including land lease agreements at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and a contract with the Salvation Army. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests and budget amendments for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Annual water invoice payment to Brazos River Authority of $143,496.54
• Legal services agreement amendment with Haley & Olson, P.C. up to $160,000
• Change order for Outer Loop West Phase 1 project estimated at $158,940
• Barnhardt Road Reconstruction Project right-of-way and easement payments totaling approximately $450,000
• Rezoning of 3426 W Nugent Ave from Agricultural to Office-2

City Council approved several airport hangar leases, a $143,496.54 water invoice, and funding for the Barnhardt Road Reconstruction Project. The council also approved a rezoning for 2301 Valley Forge Drive and postponed a rezoning request for 3426 W Nugent Ave.

• Approved $143,496.54 payment to Brazos River Authority for water (5-0)
• Approved land lease for Ross Small to build a hangar at Draughon-Miller Airport (5-0)
• Approved hangar lease extensions for JR Aviation, LLC and Cory Rance (5-0)
• Approved increasing legal services budget for Haley & Olson, P.C. to $160,000 (5-0)
• Approved $158,940 change order for Outer Loop West Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Salvation Army for homeless housing and case management (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2301 Valley Forge Drive from Commercial to Multi-Family Dwelling-1 (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning of 3426 W Nugent Ave to February 15, 2024 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review its 2024 Work Plan and discuss term limits for members. The agenda includes updates on the Historic Resource Survey RFP, available grants, and Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Appointment of new Bird Creek Battle and Indian Hunting Grounds subcommittee members
• Review of the 2024 Work Plan
• Update on the Historic Resource Survey Request for Proposal process
• Update on available Historic Grants
• Discussion of Certificate of Appropriateness applications within local historic districts

The Temple Historic Preservation Board met on January 17, 2024 and approved the minutes of its December 20, 2023 regular meeting. No citizens spoke during public comments. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the Library Card Policy and the Master Fee Schedule for approval. The Director of Libraries and Museums will also present reports covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

• Review and consider approval of the Library Card Policy
• Review and consider approval of the Master Fee Schedule
• Director report on Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 accomplishments and performance indicators
• Consider and possibly approve Annual Board Report to City Council

The board approved the Annual Board Report to City Council as corrected. Decisions regarding the Library Card Policy and the Master Fee Schedule were tabled.

• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Library Card Policy (5-0)
• Tabled Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Annual Board Report to City Council as corrected (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission is conducting a work session to discuss upcoming meeting items. The commission will review the Planning Director’s report regarding subdivision plats, zoning cases, and potential text amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Review of the Planning Director's report on subdivision plats, zoning cases, conditional use permits, and annexations
• Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Discussion regarding approving plats by general consent
• Review of Boards and Commission attendance policy

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for 145 acres near Old Hwy 95 to Planned Development Single-Family 3 with retail and multi-family components. The Commission recommended disapproval of a separate 155-acre rezoning request near Jupiter Drive and S. Kegley Road. Both cases will proceed to City Council for first and second readings in February 2024.

• Recommended approval of FY-24-11-ZC rezoning (7-0)
• Recommended disapproval of FY-24-3-ZC rezoning (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting by general consent
• Commissioner Jeanes abstained from voting on FY-24-3-ZC via affidavit

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will consider appointing a new Vice Chair and approving minutes from November 2023. The meeting includes a presentation and facility tour of the Bell County Communications Center. Chief Randles will also present the Fire and Emergency Management Services Report.

• Appointment of a new Vice Chair
• Recognition of Sandra Creech for service on the Board
• Fire and Emergency Management Services Report
• Bell County Communication Center Review and Presentation
• Tour of the Bell County Communications Center facility

The board appointed a new Vice Chairperson and approved a recognition event for the outgoing officer. Chief Randles provided a report on record-breaking call volumes and equipment updates for Temple Fire and Rescue.

• Approved November 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointed Ande Scott as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved recognition event and plaque for outgoing Vice Chairperson Sandra Creech (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two major rezoning requests. These items involve converting agricultural land into planned developments for single-family, multi-family, and retail uses.

• Rezoning of 155.3 +/- acres near S. Kegley Road for single-family, townhome, multi-family, and retail uses
• Rezoning of 145.040 +/- acres south of 93 Spur for single-family, general retail, multi-family, and townhouse uses

Temple's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend disapproval of a 155.3-acre rezoning from Agricultural to a mix of single-family, townhome, multi-family and neighborhood services planned development at 990 S. Kegley Road and 6224 Jupiter Drive. Commissioner Jeanes abstained and left the dais after filing an affidavit. The commission separately voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a 145.04-acre rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Development Single-Family 3 at 7002 & 7246 Old Hwy 95, with 15 staff conditions. Both cases go to City Council for first reading February 1, 2024, and second reading February 15, 2024.

• Recommended disapproval of FY-24-3-ZC, 155.3-acre rezoning at 990 S. Kegley Road and 6224 Jupiter Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FY-24-11-ZC, 145.04-acre rezoning at 7002 & 7246 Old Hwy 95, per staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes by general consent
• Approved meeting agenda by general consent, with item 6 heard before item 5
• Accepted Commissioner Jeanes' affidavit to abstain from voting on FY-24-3-ZC

Temple Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the December 2023 pension check register and several service invoices. The meeting also includes reviewing the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and setting monthly meeting dates for 2024.

• December 2023 Pension Check Register ($380,128.75)
• CAPTRUST invoice ($11,858.38)
• JRBT audit services invoice ($5,800.00)
• Extraco Banks fees ($11,380.12 and $293.01)
• Approval of 2024 monthly meeting dates

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will consider approving minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes presentations regarding the Central Texas Youth Softball Association annual report and an update on Places and Spaces Capital Improvement Projects.

• Approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Central Texas Youth Softball Association 2023 annual status report presentation
• Presentation regarding Wilson Park Recreation Center Program Coordinator Olan Vining
• Update on Places and Spaces Capital Improvement Projects
• Departmental updates for Sammons Golf Course and Mayborn Convention Center

The board approved the minutes from the December 12, 2023, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and departmental updates regarding youth sports, staff roles, and capital improvement projects.

• Approved December 12, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will conduct nominations and elections for various positions. Chief Shawn M. Reynolds will present the police department's executive summary and discuss demographic population data. The meeting also includes updates on projects such as Project Centurion and the Animal Shelter Remodel.

• Election of commission positions
• Presentation of Temple Police Department Executive Summary
• Update on Project Centurion
• Update on Animal Shelter Remodel
• Update on Public Safety Training Center

The commission approved corrected minutes from November 2023 and held elections for leadership positions. Chief Shawn M. Reynolds presented demographic analysis, October crime statistics, and updates on police department projects.

• Approved corrected November 14, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lydia Alaniz as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Garry Smith as Vice-Chair

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Airport Advisory Board will review recommendations to City Council regarding a land lease with Ross Small and two hangar lease amendments. The meeting also includes presentations on current airport projects and first-quarter performance.

• Land lease recommendation for Ross Small
• First Amendment to Hangar #18 lease (JR Aviation, LLC)
• Second Amendment to Hangar #24 lease (Cory Rance)
• Presentation on 1st Quarter Airport Performance
• Presentation on current airport projects

The board voted to send three recommendations to the City Council regarding airport land and hangar leases. Members also received presentations on fourth-quarter performance and current airport projects.

• Approved minutes from November 13, 2023, meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended land lease with Ross Small to City Council
• Recommended First Amendment to Hangar #18 lease with JR Aviation, LLC to City Council
• Recommended Second Amendment to Hangar #24 lease with Cory Rance to City Council

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss upcoming regular meeting agenda items and receive a briefing from the City Attorney regarding updates on pending or contemplated litigation. The Council may enter an executive session for legal consultation. No official action is scheduled to be taken during this workshop.

• Briefing on pending or contemplated litigation
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items

The City Council discussed upcoming agenda items and entered an executive session for a legal briefing. No final actions were taken during the meeting.

• Tabled Consent Agenda Item 4(H)
• Postponed Consent Agenda Items 4(J) and 4(M) for additional review
• Entered executive session for legal briefing; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider several contracts, including a $1.4 million design amendment for the municipal complex expansion. The meeting also includes pavement preservation contracts and various rezoning requests.

• $1,441,729 contract amendment for municipal complex expansion design
• $1,399,688.80 pavement preservation contract with Viking Construction
• Rezoning of 29.5 acres on South Kegley Road
• $367,648.64 purchase of Rubicon SmartCity software
• $150,000 total for airport weather system replacement

City Council approved several rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments and authorized various service contracts. The council also accepted $122,557.09 in hotel motel tax and approved a grant for airport weather system replacement.

• Approved $1.39M pavement preservation contract with Viking Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 29.515 acres at 340 and 480 S. Kegley Road to PD-SFA3 and PD-GR (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.746 acres at 4790 SH 317 to Neighborhood Service (5-0)
• Approved amendment to allow minor vehicle servicing at 3675 W. FM 93 (4-1)
• Approved first reading for mixed-use rezoning at 3426 W Nugent Ave (5-0)
• Approved first reading for multi-family rezoning at 2301 Valley Forge Drive (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Wilma's Way residential subdivision at 1867 Old Waco Road (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 total for airport Automated Weather Observing System replacement (5-0)

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and potentially adopt updated local rules for the commission. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 14, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2023, meeting
• Consideration of adopting updated City of Temple Civil Service Commission Local Rules

The Temple Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission met on January 4, 2024, and approved minutes from its December 14, 2023 meeting. The Commission also voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the City of Temple Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned shortly after. The minutes do not describe the specific contents of the rule amendments.

• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted amendments to the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

This workshop consists of procedural discussions regarding the January 2, 2024, regular meeting agenda. The commission will also review the Planning Director’s Report covering subdivision plats, zoning cases, and annexations. The session includes discussing potential text amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Discussion of January 2, 2024, regular meeting agenda items
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on subdivision plats and zoning cases
• Discussion of conditional use permits and annexations
• Review of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a conditional use permit for off-premise alcohol sales and a final plat for a 30-lot residential subdivision. Both recommendations will move to the City Council for further action.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 11 East Avenue B (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Wilma's Way residential subdivision at 1867 Old Waco Road (6-0)
• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes by general consent

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage permit at 11 East Avenue B. The commission will also consider the final plat for a new 30-lot residential subdivision called Wilma's Way.

• Public hearing for retail alcoholic beverage sales at 11 East Avenue B
• Final plat consideration for Wilma's Way, a 20.04-acre, 30-lot residential subdivision at 1867 Old Waco Road
• Approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to City Council for a conditional use permit for off-premise alcohol sales and the final plat for a 30-lot residential subdivision.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 11 East Avenue B (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Wilma's Way residential subdivision at 1867 Old Waco Road (6-0)
• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes by general consent