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Thorndale public meetings in 2025

20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to consider buying a used dump truck for up to $16,000

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.

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✓ Decided: City approves Grant Works contract for grant administration starting Jan 1 2026

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to consider hiring Myron (Mike) Trethewey as City Administrator

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council offered the City Administrator job to Myron Trethewey

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.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to consider a contingent‑fee contract with MVBA for delinquent tax collection

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a contingent fee contract with MVBA for delinquent tax collection

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.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to approve budget amendment and road closure agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendment, fire fund transfer, and road closures

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.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to vote on 2025 tax rate of $0.550190 per $100 valuation

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2025 property tax rate of $0.550190 per $100

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.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale Economic Development Corporation to approve 2025-2026 budget

The Thorndale Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially approve its 2025-2026 budget. Other items include attending a sales tax workshop and a possible request for funds from the Thorndale Beautification Committee.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to discuss 2025-2026 budget and tax rates

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new water, sewer rates and tax rate for 2025‑2026

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.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Thorndale Housing Authority

Thorndale Housing Authority to meet July 29, 2025

The Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Thorndale will meet to review administrative reports and financials. The agenda includes updates on tenant accounts, occupancy, and maintenance.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to discuss budget amendments and new security court fund

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a budget amendment and the creation of a technology and security court fund. The body will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and the City Water Supply Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves housing commissioner, court fund, tax contract, budget transfer, auditor

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.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to consider engineering contract and land re-subdivision

The City Council will discuss entering a contract with Arch Technical Services, LLC for building inspections and plan reviews. Members will also consider a land re-subdivision request for properties on E Hwy 79 and a noise ordinance variance for White Construction.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved state‑mandated police policies on mental health leave and hiring

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.

Wed May 14, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council accepts city administrator's resignation, appoints interim

The council approved a consent agenda and several routine items including a drought contingency plan. They voted 5-0 to suspend the city pool opening for summer due to a lack of lifeguards. A contract for painting the city cemetery fence was awarded to Certa Pro Northern Central Texas for $19,062.26. The council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Raymond Miller Jr. and appointed Myron Trethewey as interim.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Drought Contingency Plan and approved key city actions

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.

Thu May 8, 2025

Thorndale Housing Authority

Thorndale Housing Authority to consider financial and credit resolutions

The Thorndale Housing Authority will meet to discuss financial reports and operational updates. The board will consider three resolutions regarding bank signature cards and the establishment of credit lines.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale Council approves new development fee schedule and police vehicle repair

The City Council approved a new fee schedule for development and building permits and authorized a $10,000 engine replacement for a police Tahoe. The body also approved a resolution supporting a regional 9-1-1 district and granted noise and street closure variances for Chamber of Commerce events.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved creation of a Central Texas 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District.

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).

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to consider new permit fees and 9-1-1 district support

The City Council will discuss adopting a new fee schedule for building and development permits. Members will also consider supporting the creation of the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District and approving the 2024 city audit.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider tax abatement with Thorndale Plaza LLC and approve ISD subdivision plats

The Thorndale City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a tax abatement agreement with Thorndale Plaza LLC, approval of preliminary and final plats for a Thorndale ISD subdivision, and a site development plan for the new high school. Other agenda items include potential zoning establishment, a cost-sharing donation from the Thorndale Youth Sports Association, and a request from the Volunteer Fire Department for a fundraising cook-off. The council will also enter executive session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves duplex development on North 6th Street in 3-2 vote

The council approved the revised development plan for a 20-unit duplex development on North 6th Street, with Mayor Galbreath casting the tie-breaking vote after Councilman Zuehlke abstained. The council also approved a tax abatement agreement with Thorndale Plaza, LLC, conditionally approved the preliminary and final plats for the new Thorndale ISD high school, and approved several other items including a cost-sharing agreement with the Thorndale Youth Sports Association and a request from the volunteer fire department for the annual cook-off.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to consider new water and sewer rates

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve two ordinances regarding utility pricing. These items involve the adoption of new rates for the city's water and sewer services.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses road maintenance and utility projects, no final votes

The Thorndale Mayor and City Council meeting on February 27, 2025, was largely procedural, with discussions about proposed road maintenance and utility projects. No substantive decisions or final votes were recorded in the minutes.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider $3.4 million water supply task order

The Thorndale City Council will discuss and possibly approve KSA Task Order #102850 for the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Distribution System Project, with an amount not to exceed $3,425,500. The council will also receive an update on the Milam County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office and a possible move of tax collections to the Milam County Appraisal District.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $3.4M water project task order

The Thorndale City Council approved a task order for engineering services related to the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Distribution System Project, not to exceed $3,425,500. The council also discussed a potential change in tax collection services but took no action.

Fri Feb 14, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Thorndale City Council to address City Administrator resignation and election results

The City Council will consider adopting a Drought Contingency Plan and a new Purchasing Policy. The body will also certify the May 3, 2025 election results and act on the resignation of City Administrator Raymond Miller Jr.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to vote on $11M in bonds and $4M water grant, plus special election for street tax

The Thorndale City Council will vote on two bond ordinances totaling approximately $11 million and a $4 million principal forgiveness agreement with the Texas Water Development Board. They will also consider a special election to reauthorize a 1/4% sales tax for street maintenance. Other items include a duplex development plan on North 6th Street, a road usage agreement with the Adelite Energy Storage Project, and appointments to city boards.

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✓ Decided: Council denies North 6th Street duplex development plan (3-2)

The Thorndale City Council voted 3-2 to deny the development plan for a proposed single-story duplex development on North 6th Street, despite an amendment requiring a platted drainage easement through neighboring property. The council also approved multiple financial measures for the City Water Supply Project, including ordinances authorizing certificates of obligation totaling approximately $11 million, and a $4 million principal forgiveness agreement with the Texas Water Development Board.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider road usage agreement with Adelite Energy Storage Project

The City Council will discuss and vote on a road usage agreement with Adelite Energy Storage Project (Acciona Energy) for use of North 3rd Street/CR 437, and a related crossing/encroachment easement. Other action items include approving a duplex development plan on North 6th Street and a 4-plex building at East Front and South Broadway, as well as purchasing 50 cellular endpoints for up to $15,000. The council will also go into executive session to discuss the assistant city administrator's salary. A consent agenda covers routine items like minutes, bills, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council tables duplex development plan and road agreement

The council voted to table a proposed single-story duplex development on North 6th Street, with a 4-1 vote, and also tabled a road usage agreement with Acciona Energy for a battery storage project. They approved the purchase of 50 cellular endpoints for up to $15,000, and approved a $52,000 salary for the Assistant City Administrator. No action was taken on a proposed 2-story 4-plex building or a crossing/encroachment easement resolution.