Thorndale public meetings in 2025

Mayor & City Council

The Thorndale City Council will adopt routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and reports. It will discuss and possibly act on several regular agenda items, including a subdivision proposal, equipment purchases, and service contracts. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Thorndale ISD for use of the city ball fields.

• Approve re‑subdivision of 901 and 905 Sandoval Road in Country Meadows Phase II Addition, Block 10, Lots 8 & 9 (Ordinance 2025‑21)
• Approve purchase of a used dump truck, cost not to exceed $16,000
• Approve purchase of a used water truck from Milam County Precinct 4 for $4,500
• Approve contract with Grant Works for grant administration and writing services
• Approve interlocal agreement with Thorndale ISD for use of city ball fields

The council approved a contract with Grant Works to provide grant administration and writing services, effective Jan 1 2026. It also approved several equipment purchases, a new fee schedule for the city brush dump, and renewed the electricity contract with Integrity Energy. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Grant Works contract for grant administration (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 to re‑subdivide Sandoval Road lots (5-0)
• Approved purchase of used dump truck up to $16,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of used water truck for $4,500 from Milam County Precinct 4 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Thorndale ISD for city ball fields (5-0)
• Scheduled Council Work Session for Jan 19, 2026, 1:00‑5:00 pm (5-0)
• Renewed 60‑month electricity contract with Integrity Energy at $0.0759 per kWh (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 fee schedule for city brush dump use (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Thorndale City Council will discuss and possibly act on hiring Myron (Mike) Trethewey as City Administrator. The council will also consider amending the Investment Policy and Strategy Guidelines, adopting a variance for alcohol sales within 300 feet of the Thorndale ISD property, and approving a one‑time payment option of $68,492.86 for police radios. Additional items include purchasing a new copy machine for City Hall and setting a date for a council work session.

• Hire Myron (Mike) Trethewey as City Administrator (personnel matter)
• Amend Investment Policy and Strategy Guidelines (Resolution 25-19)
• Adopt variance to permit alcohol sales within 300 feet of Thorndale ISD property (Milam Thorndale Plaza LLC)
• Approve one‑time payment of $68,492.86 for police radios (vs ten annual payments)
• Purchase a new copy machine for City Hall

The Thorndale City Council approved several agenda items, including a variance for alcohol sales near the ISD property and a one‑time payment option for police radios. It also adopted a variance allowing the interim City Administrator to live more than eight miles from city limits and offered the City Administrator position to Myron (Mike) Trethewey, who accepted.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial statements, tax, police, admin reports) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-19 amending Investment Policy (5-0)
• Adopted variance permitting alcohol sales within 300 ft of Thorndale ISD property (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Canon C3930i copier for $7,950 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-20 splitting Milam Appraisal District Board votes (10 to Tim Arledge, 9 to Travis Yoakum) (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 24-14 to allow one-time $68,492.86 payment for police radios (5-0)
• Approved variance allowing Interim City Administrator to reside more than 8 mi from city limits (5-0)
• Offered City Administrator position to Myron (Mike) Trethewey, who accepted (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Thorndale City Council will act on routine consent‑agenda items and then discuss several resolutions, including designating the official newspaper, nominating a Milam County appraisal board candidate, and adopting Texas Tax Code sections. Major items include a contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for delinquent tax collection, a contract to clean water storage tanks, and the creation and funding of new special funds. The council will also review the city’s investment policy and consider a personnel change for the Public Works Supervisor in executive session.

• Resolution 25-16: Contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for delinquent tax collection
• Contract with CONSOR Engineers, LLC dba U.S. Underwater (quote 00014283) to repair and clean water storage tanks
• Ordinance 2025-20: Amend fee schedule for development and building permits and inspections
• Ordinance 2025-21: Create four new special funds (Park & Recreation, Police, Equipment & Vehicle, Office & Building)
• Resolution 25-18: Transfer funds from the General Special Fund to the new special funds and Street Improvement Fund

The Thorndale City Council approved several resolutions and contracts, including a tax code adoption and a fee schedule for permits. Two proposals—creating new special funds and transferring funds to them—were rejected. The council also approved a 3% raise and new job description for the Public Works Supervisor.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial statements, tax report, police report, city administrator report) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-13 designating the Thorndale Champion as the official newspaper – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-14 nominating Tim Arledge and Travis Yoakum to the Milam County Appraisal District Board – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-15 adopting Texas Tax Code sections 33.07, 33.08, and 33.11 – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-16 contingent fee contract with MVBA for delinquent tax collection – vote 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 fee schedule for development and building permits – vote 5-0
• Failed to create four new special funds (Park & Recreation, Police, Equipment & Vehicle, Office & Building) – vote 2-3
• Approved new job description and a 3% raise for the Public Works Supervisor – vote 3-2

Mayor & City Council

The Thorndale City Council will meet to approve bills, minutes, and a budget transfer. The council will also consider an agreement with TxDot to close Main Street for a car show.

• Approval of bills and September minutes
• Transfer money from Fire Department Budget to Fire Truck Fund
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-19 amending the 2024-2025 Budget
• Approval of Resolution 25-12 for Main Street road closures
• Discussion on TxDot agreement for Annual Thorndale Chamber of Commerce Car Show

The Thorndale City Council approved payment of outstanding bills and the September meeting minutes, each with a 4-0 vote. They transferred $3,628.09 from the Fire Department Budget to the Fire Truck Fund. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-19 to amend the 2024-2025 budget and Resolution 25-12 to allow TxDOT road closures on Main Street for the November 8 car show, all unanimously.

• Approved payment of bills (4-0)
• Approved September meeting minutes (4-0)
• Transferred $3,628.09 from Fire Department Budget to Fire Truck Fund (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 amending 2024-2025 budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 for TxDOT road closures on Main Street for Nov 8 car show (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider the proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.550190 per $100 valuation and to act on Ordinance 2025-18 that would approve that rate. The meeting will also discuss creating a standing policy for the city’s contribution to the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department and possible restrictions on unused annual funds and the Fire Truck Fund.

• Proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.550190 per $100 valuation
• Ordinance 2025-18 to approve the 2025 tax rate
• Public participation and comment on the proposed tax rate
• Discussion of a new standing policy for contributions to the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department
• Consideration of restrictions on unused annual funds and the Fire Truck Fund

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-18, setting the 2025 property tax rate at $0.550190 per $100 valuation. The motion was made by Councilman Zuehlke, seconded by Councilman Green, and passed with no recorded opposition. The council also voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved 2025 property tax rate of $0.550190 per $100 (Ordinance 2025-18)
• Adjourned meeting, vote 5-0

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will consider proposing the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and the 2025 tax rate. The body will also discuss updating water and sewer rates and awarding a waste services contract. Other items include employee raises and the hiring of a part-time Court Clerk.

• Ordinance 2025-12: Contract for Garbage and Recycling Services with Waste Connections
• Ordinance 2025-13: New water rates
• Ordinance 2025-14: New sewer rates
• Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Resolution 25-10: Joining the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor

The council approved joining the Oncor Steering Committee and authorized a $0.11 per‑capita payment. It adopted new water and sewer rates, approved a 5‑year waste‑service contract with Waste Connections, and set a proposed tax rate of $0.550190 per $100. A 5% employee salary increase was approved, and the council scheduled public hearings and adoption meetings for the 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate. The part‑time Court Clerk position was filled by hiring Hadley Robinson.

• Approved Resolution 25-10 to join Oncor Steering Committee, authorize $0.11 per capita payment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 awarding 5-year solid waste contract to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 adopting new water rates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 adopting new sewer rates (5-0)
• Approved 5% salary raise for all city employees effective Oct 1, 2025 (4-1)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.550190 per $100 approved (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for 2025‑2026 budget (Sept 10) and tax rate (Sept 17) (5-0)
• Hired Hadley Robinson as part‑time Court Clerk (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It appointed Barbara McWhirter to the Thorndale Housing Authority, created a Consolidated Technology and Security Court Fund, and approved a $75‑per‑hour contract with the Milam Appraisal District for property tax calculations. The budget was amended to transfer $16,075 from the Cemetery Fund to cemetery expenditures, and Donald L. Allman, CPA PC was appointed auditor for FY 2024‑2025. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial statements, tax, police, admin reports) (4-0)
• Appointed Barbara McWhirter as Thorndale Housing Authority commissioner (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 creating Consolidated Technology and Security Court Fund (4-0)
• Approved contract with Milam Appraisal District at $75 per hour for property tax calculations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 transferring $16,075 from Cemetery Fund to cemetery expenditures (4-0)
• Appointed Donald L. Allman, CPA PC as auditor for FY 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, allowing the interim city administrator to sign the existing contract with ATS Engineers for inspection and plan‑review services. It granted a temporary noise variance for White Construction’s early‑morning concrete pours, rescheduled the annual Chili Cook‑off, accepted a housing‑authority board resignation, adopted an ordinance to combine three parcels on Highway 79, and approved state‑required police policies covering mental‑health leave, hiring, personnel files and misconduct. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, financial statements, tax report, police report, city admin report) (4‑0)
• Allowed interim city administrator to sign contract with ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors (4‑0)
• Approved temporary noise variance for White Construction concrete pours at 4:00 am (4‑0)
• Approved rescheduling of the first annual Chili Cook‑off to October 4, 2025 (4‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Robert McBride from Thorndale Housing Authority Board (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑09 to combine lots 604, 606, 702 E Hwy 79 into one parcel (4‑0)
• Approved state‑mandated police policies on mental‑health leave, hiring, personnel files, and misconduct allegations (4‑0)

Mayor & City Council

The council adopted a revised Drought Contingency Plan for Thorndale (5‑0). It also approved the Milam County Hazard Mitigation Plan, a contract to paint the city cemetery fence for $19,062.26, and a fuel‑card program for all city vehicles (each 5‑0). The council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Raymond Miller Jr., appointed Myron Trethewey as interim administrator, and created a new public works supervisor position with a $1.26 hourly increase (each 5‑0). Election results were certified, confirming Mayor George Galbreath’s re‑election and the passage of a sales‑tax reauthorization.

• Adopted Drought Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Milam County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved contract to paint City Cemetery Fence – $19,062.26 (5-0)
• Approved fuel‑card program for all city vehicles (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of City Administrator Raymond Miller Jr. (5-0)
• Appointed Myron Trethewey as Interim City Administrator (5-0)
• Created Public Works, Streets, Drainage and Maintenance Supervisor position with $1.26 hourly increase (5-0)
• Certified May 3, 2025 election results and sales‑tax reauthorization (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, bills, financial statements, tax report, police report, and administrator report (5‑0). They accepted the 2024 city audit (5‑0) and approved Resolution #25‑05 establishing a Central Texas Regional 9‑1‑1 Emergency Communications District (5‑0). The council also approved Ordinance #2025‑06 setting new development and building permit fees effective June 2 2025, approved a variance for scheduled community events, placed a moratorium on new temporary street‑closure requests, and approved a $10,000 purchase of a new engine for the police department’s 2019 Tahoe (all 5‑0). The proposal to issue fuel cards for city vehicles was tabled until next month (5‑0), and no action was taken on personnel matters (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial statements, tax report, police report, administrator report) (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 city audit with no deficiencies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-05 creating Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06 fee schedule for development and building permits, effective June 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved variance to Noise Nuisance Ordinance and street closures for scheduled community events (5-0)
• Placed moratorium on new temporary non‑city street‑closure requests pending ordinance (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new engine for 2019 police Tahoe at $10,000 (5-0)
• Tabled fuel‑card proposal for city vehicles until next month (5-0)