Elgin public meetings in 2024

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including the Hogeye budget update, the 2024 Main Street Work Plan, an updated Art Plan, and a review of 2024 event data from Placer AI. The board will also select members for the Depot District Committee and prepare for a presentation to the City Council on January 7, 2025. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Hogeye Budget Update
• 2024 Main Street Work Plan
• Updated Art Plan
• Placer AI 2024 Event Data Review
• Depot District Committee Selection

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to approve minutes, receive a staff memo, and discuss two items for LoFi Coffee House at 109 and 107 Central Avenue: a sign application and a temporary seating area. The board may take action on these items. The agenda also includes announcements about local events.

• 109 Central Avenue, LoFi Coffee House, sign application
• 107 Central Avenue, LoFi Coffee House, temporary seating area
• Approve minutes from November 20, 2024
• Announcements: Sip, Shop, & Stroll, Farmers Market, Home for the Holidays, Stocking Stuffer Saturday

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two final plat applications: Trinity Ranch Phase 2 Section 4 (224 lots on 34.86 acres) and Elm Creek Northwest Phase 3 (183 lots on 79.046 acres). The consent agenda includes approval of the October 28, 2024 minutes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Final plat for Trinity Ranch Phase 2 Section 4: 224 lots on 34.86 acres, south of Swenson Blvd and east of Upper Elgin River Rd.
• Final plat for Elm Creek Northwest Phase 3: 183 lots on 79.046 acres, north of Hwy 290 and northeast of the Poth Tract.
• Consent agenda: approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes.
• Public comment period: 3-minute limit, in-person only, form required.

The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two final plats: Trinity Ranch Phase 2 Section 4 (224 lots on 34.86 acres) and Elm Creek Northwest Phase 3 (183 lots on 79.046 acres). Both motions passed 5-0. The commission also approved the October 28, 2024 minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including October 28, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Trinity Ranch Phase 2 Section 4, 224 lots (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Elm Creek Northwest Phase 3, 183 lots (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 304 China Cove. The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard depth from 25 feet to about 3 feet and the separation requirement from 5 feet to 6 inches to keep an existing carport. The board will also approve the October 10, 2024 minutes and take public comments.

• Variance request for carport at 304 China Cove (Project #202400077)
• Reduce front yard depth from 25 ft to ~3 ft over driveway
• Reduce separation requirement from 5 ft to 6 inches
• Approve October 10, 2024 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for an already-constructed carport at 304 China Cove, reducing the front yard setback from 25 feet to about 3 feet and the building separation from 5 feet to 6 inches. The approval included a stipulation that the structure cannot be further modified or enclosed. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved variance for front yard setback reduction at 304 China Cove (5-0)
• Approved variance for building separation reduction at 304 China Cove (5-0)
• Stipulation added: no further modification or enclosure of the carport
• Approved consent agenda including October 10, 2024 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will discuss and possibly act on creating a City Charter committee or amending the City Charter. The council will also hold an executive session to deliberate on the Interim City Manager position, with possible action afterward.

• Discussion and possible action on City Charter committee or amendments
• Executive session on Interim City Manager position (personnel matters)
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

The City Council voted unanimously to invite the city's law firm to attend the January meeting to discuss a full Charter Review, though the review cannot be completed before the May election. No action was taken during executive session regarding the Interim City Manager position. The meeting included no public comment and concluded with announcements about community events.

• Approved motion to invite law firm to January meeting for charter review discussion (unanimous)
• Excused Council Member Rodriguez from the meeting (unanimous)
• Took no action on Interim City Manager position after executive session

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex approximately 56.27 acres in Travis County and approve a strategic partnership agreement with Travis County MUD No. 36. The council will also hear the annual audit report, consider change orders for the police department project, and discuss appointments, funding, and city manager succession.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 56.2727 acres (William Hines Survey 53, Abstract 345, Travis County)
• Resolution to approve strategic partnership agreement with Travis County MUD No. 36
• Change Order No. 3 and No. 4 for Elgin Police Department project
• Resolution to execute agreement with WGA Engineers for water well tie-in design
• Resolution to fund Elgin Chamber of Commerce with hotel occupancy tax funds

The Elgin City Council approved several items, including annexing 56.27 acres into Ward 2, a strategic partnership with Travis County MUD No. 36, and a water well tie-in design contract. They also appointed Beau Perry as Acting City Manager after executive session. The meeting included public hearings with no comments and a presentation of the FY2023-2024 audit.

• Approved consent agenda including police department change orders 3 and 4, Historic Review Board appointment, and three sets of minutes (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance setting 2025 regular monthly council meetings (all in favor)
• Approved annexation of 56.2727 acres in Travis County (all in favor)
• Approved assigning newly annexed property to Ward 2 (all in favor)
• Approved strategic partnership agreement with Travis County MUD No. 36 (all in favor)
• Approved resolution authorizing WGA Engineers for water well tie-in design (all in favor)
• Approved 3-year hotel occupancy tax funding agreement with Elgin Chamber of Commerce (all in favor)
• Cast all 126 votes for David Glass for Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board (all in favor)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute employment agreements with the city secretary and four department directors. The council will also hold executive sessions to discuss the city manager's employment and potential litigation, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution authorizing employment agreements for city secretary, public works, human resources, economic development, and community services directors
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding the city manager
• Executive session for legal advice on potential litigation

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will review October minutes, hear the library manager's monthly statistics and programs report, and get an update on the library makerspace. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on the Long Range Plan 2024-2029.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 minutes
• Monthly statistics report
• Programs and services report
• Library Makerspace update
• Long Range Plan 2024-2029 discussion and possible action

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss its work plan, Depot District implementation, and a debrief and budget update for the Hogeye event. The board will also hear committee updates and consider marketing/financial assistance grants if applicable. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Main Street Work Plan discussion
• Depot District Implementation update
• Hogeye debrief and budget update
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)
• Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 16 meeting, review a staff memo, and discuss facade and sign applications for three properties. The board will also hear public comments on agenda items.

• 113 Central Avenue, Giant Printing facade application
• 109 South Avenue C, Hair Salon sign application
• 2 Depot Square Suite C, Cactus Realty sign application
• 200 Block Depot Street, City of Elgin streetscape application

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio, a Listing Agreement with Headwater Commercial Realty LLC, and a date for a February 2025 Board Retreat. The board will also receive a status report on Business Park commercial investment and hold an executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

• Possible approval of $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio
• Possible approval of Listing Agreement with Headwater Commercial Realty LLC
• Possible approval of Board Retreat date in February 2025
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved a $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio and a Listing Agreement with Headwater Commercial Realty LLC. The board also set a retreat date before the February 12, 2025 board meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio (unanimous)
• Approved Listing Agreement with Headwater Commercial Realty LLC (unanimous)
• Set Board Retreat for before February 12, 2025 board meeting at 12:00 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider annexing 11.365 acres in Travis County, approving a strategic partnership agreement with Travis County MUD No. 36 (Elgin Gateway), and rezoning a parcel from R-1 to R-4 (withdrawn by applicant). New business includes a development and consent agreement with Ohana Land Corp and Austin Gateway LLC, a wastewater service agreement, and extending the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will also review the FY2024-25 budget and discuss non-profit funding distribution.

• Annexation of 11.365 acres (William Hines Survey, Abstract 345, Travis County Parcel 248230)
• Strategic partnership agreement with Travis County MUD No. 36 (Elgin Gateway)
• Rezoning of Parcel 248221 from R-1 to R-4 (withdrawn by applicant on Oct 29, 2024)
• Development and consent agreement with Ohana Land Corp and Austin Gateway LLC
• Wastewater service agreement with Ohana, Austin Gateway, and Travis County MUD No. 36

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Elgin City Council at the dedication and artist talk for the 'Synchronicity of Color Wall for Elgin 2024' by Margo Sawyer. No official action will be taken; it is a public event.

• Dedication of public art installation by Margo Sawyer
• Event at Veterans Memorial Park Expansion, 109 Depot Street
• Possible quorum of City Council and other boards/commissions

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to consider entering executive session for a city manager performance evaluation and to consult with the attorney about potential litigation. No other substantive public business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for city manager evaluation
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 for legal advice on potential litigation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will elect new leaders, hold public hearings, and consider three residential projects totaling 777 lots on 150.94 acres, plus a rezoning request at 14021 Klaus Lane.

• Project #202400051: Trinity Ranch Phase 3 Preliminary Plat, 651 lots on 127.83 acres south of Highway 290 West
• Project 202400069: Triada Phase 1 Final Plat, 126 lots on 23.111 acres off Carlson Lane
• Project #202400074: Rezone 14021 Klaus Lane from R-1 to R-4 to allow multiple-family housing
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024–2025 term

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board is meeting to discuss library operations, including monthly statistics, new mental health programming, and the status of the library makerspace. The board will also consider the 2024-2029 Long Range Plan, which may involve possible action.

• New board member Jessica Johnson introduced
• New mental health programming: Job Seekers Support Group and Memory Cafe
• Library Makerspace update under old business
• Long Range Plan 2024-2029 under new business and possible action

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021 Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract CDV21-0026, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. These include reducing speed limits on FM 1100 and SL 109, updating the city's fee schedule, amending code sections, authorizing a finance services agreement with Gradient Solutions Corporation, and applying for a grant for the police department. The meeting also includes reports on Flock Safety cameras, waste collection, and EMS.

• Public hearing on 2021 CDBG contract CDV21-0026
• Ordinance to reduce speed limits on FM 1100 and SL 109
• Ordinance updating comprehensive schedule of fees and charges
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Gradient Solutions Corporation for finance services
• Resolution to apply for Texas DMV Motor Vehicles Crime Prevention Authority grant for police

The Elgin City Council approved an ordinance reducing the speed limit on sections of FM 1100 and SL 109 to 35 mph on North Main Street, based on a TxDOT traffic survey. They also approved the annual comprehensive fee schedule update and an ordinance allowing homeowners to replace up to 25% of windows at a time without a city fee. A resolution to authorize a master services agreement with Gradient Solutions for finance-related services was tabled to the November 12 meeting. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a Texas DMV Motor Vehicles Crime Prevention Authority grant for the police department.

• Approved speed limit reduction to 35 mph on North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved annual comprehensive fee schedule update (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing 25% window replacement without fee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for TX DMV crime prevention grant (unanimous)
• Tabled Gradient Solutions master services agreement to Nov 12

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to discuss the Hogeye Festival budget, vendor and kids activity updates, Depot District signage, and committee reports. They will also consider marketing and financial assistance grants if applicable. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no formal actions listed on the agenda.

• Hogeye Festival budget update
• Vendor updates for Hogeye Festival
• Kids activities update for Hogeye Festival
• Depot District signage discussion
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)

General

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to consider sign and facade applications for two downtown properties, including Carmona's Western Wear and Cutbirth Family Dental. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.

• 109 N. Main Street, Carmona's Western Wear sign application
• 116 Depot Street, Cutbirth Family Dental facade application
• 116 Depot Street, Cutbirth Family Dental sign application
• Approval of minutes from July 24 and September 25, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning variance to allow a wireless communication tower to exceed the 150-foot height limit by 30 feet at an existing tire shop property. The board will also elect its chair and vice-chair for the coming year and approve the July 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for 180-foot monopole at 690 West Highway 290 (Parcel 77811)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for October 2024 to September 2025
• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving two Business Improvement Grants totaling $18,125, and will receive a status report on commercial investment in the business park. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.

• Business Improvement Grant for Cutbirth Family Dental: $10,000
• Business Improvement Grant for Giant Printing: $8,125
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session on real property and personnel matters

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a wholesale water rate increase for Aqua Water Supply Corporation, a contract to sell city-owned property to Maredia Business, Inc., and an agreement with Atlas Construction for Roy Rivers Phase IV utilities. The council will also appoint members to various boards and approve routine items like official holidays and a 9-1-1 GIS interlocal agreement with Bastrop County.

• Resolution authorizing wholesale water rate increase for Aqua Water Supply Corporation
• Resolution authorizing sale of unimproved property to Maredia Business, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Atlas Construction for Roy Rivers Phase IV utilities
• Resolution renewing interlocal agreement with Bastrop County for 9-1-1 GIS database management
• Resolution establishing official city holidays for Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025

General

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no action items listed. The agenda covers new business topics including budget, sponsors, kids activities, hospitality, entertainment, souvenirs, contests, and committee updates, but no specific proposals or decisions are detailed.

• Budget discussion
• Sponsors discussion
• Kids activities discussion
• Hospitality discussion
• Entertainment discussion

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2024-25 annual budget and the proposed FY24-25 tax rate, then consider final adoption of ordinances approving the budget and levying taxes for the 2024-25 tax year. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, personnel, real property, economic development, and security matters.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2024-25 annual budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY24-25 tax rate
• Second reading and final adoption of budget ordinance for FY2024-25
• Second reading and final adoption of tax levy ordinance for 2024-25 tax year

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates. Key items include the Main Street Work Plan, the upcoming Hogeye event (budget, sponsors, vendors, etc.), committee updates, and next steps for the Depot District. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Minutes from August 2, August 15, and September 5, 2024
• Main Street Work Plan Updates - THC October Quarterly Report
• Hogeye Update: budget, sponsors, souvenirs, children's activities, vendors
• Depot District - Next Steps
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to approve minutes from June and July, hear staff memos, and discuss possible action on seven sign and facade applications for local businesses. The board will also take public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• 116 East 1st, Castillo's Collectibles sign application
• 109 N Main Street, Carmona's Western Wear facade and sign applications
• 103 N. Main Street, Napoli's Italian Bistro II sign application
• 113 Central Avenue, Giant Printing facade application
• 116 Depot Street, Cutbirth Family Dental facade and sign applications

City Council

The Elgin City Council will review and discuss the proposed FY24-25 Annual Operating Budget, covering all departments, operations, personnel, infrastructure, taxes, and revenues. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting may also include executive session for legal, personnel, real estate, or economic development matters.

• Review of proposed FY24-25 Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion of tax rates and all revenues/expenditures
• Possible executive session for legal, personnel, real property, or economic development negotiations

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY24-25 budget and tax rate, with discussion focused on a potential rate reduction from 0.59 to 0.55. Council voted to direct staff to provide a report on how tax rate numbers are derived at the Thursday meeting. No final budget or tax rate decisions were made.

• Approved motion to provide report on tax rate derivation at Thursday council meeting (7-1, Swain opposed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for the Rhode Tract, a 13-lot subdivision on 59.987 acres south of Highway 290. The agenda also includes approval of the August 26, 2024 minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Preliminary plat for Rhode Tract, 13 lots on 59.987 acres, Parcels 11945 and 8731878, south side of Highway 290
• Public hearing on the plat
• Consent agenda: August 26, 2024 minutes

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a report from the Library Services Manager, and discuss the implementation of a library makerspace. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of August 15, 2024 minutes
• Monthly statistics report
• Programs and services report
• Discussion of Library Makerspace implementation

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2024-25 budget and tax rate, then consider final adoption of the budget and tax levy ordinances. The council will also vote on a specific use permit for a childcare facility at 205 W. 2nd St., appoint members to various boards and commissions, and approve a street closure for a market event. The agenda includes routine items such as consent agenda approval and nominations to appraisal district boards.

• Public hearing and final adoption of FY2024-25 budget (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Public hearing and ordinance levying 2024-25 property taxes
• Specific use permit for EISD childcare facility at 205 W. 2nd St. (Parcel 61102)
• Street closure of 100 block Depot Street alley and 32 N Main St alley on Dec 6, 2024 for Luna Market
• Nominations to Bastrop and Travis Central Appraisal District boards

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee will hear updates on the new police station, Flock Safety cameras, and an EMS plan. They will also discuss new speed limit signs on Main Street and traffic enforcement policies.

• Status update on new police station
• Flock Safety cameras discussion
• Proposed EMS Plan (information only)
• Main Street speed limit signs
• Traffic enforcement review

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to consider approving a $15,000 Destination Restaurant & Entertainment Grant for Firewild Catering and an addendum to the sales listing agreement with CBRE. The board will also receive a financial report and a status report on commercial investment in the business park. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and personnel matters, with possible action after reconvening.

• Discussion and possible action on $15,000 Destination Restaurant & Entertainment Grant for Firewild Catering
• Discussion and possible action on Addendum to Sales Listing Agreement with CBRE
• Financial report
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session on real property and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved a $15,000 Destination Restaurant & Entertainment Grant for Firewild Catering and unanimously voted not to renew the sales listing addendum with CBRE, instead putting it out for bid. The board also approved the August minutes and discussed financial reports. No public comments were made.

• Approved $15,000 Destination Restaurant & Entertainment Grant for Firewild Catering (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted not to renew addendum to sales listing agreement with CBRE and to put it out to bid (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board will convene for its regular meeting with no formal agenda items requiring a vote. Public comment is limited to posted items, and no action will be taken on unlisted topics. The board’s mission focuses on downtown revitalization through historic preservation and mixed-use development.

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2024-25 annual budget and the FY24-25 tax rate, followed by ordinances to adopt the budget and levy taxes. The council will also consider a specific use permit for an EISD childcare facility, an ordinance on alcohol in the Depot District, a vendor court waiver request, and a consent agenda item for Veterans Memorial Park expansion change proposals.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2024-25 annual budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY24-25 tax rate
• Specific use permit for EISD childcare facility at 205 W. 2nd St
• Ordinance on alcohol consumption in Depot District
• Vendor court waiver request near 611 South Main St

City Council

The Elgin City Council will review and discuss the proposed FY24-25 Annual Operating Budget, covering all departments, operations, personnel, infrastructure, taxes, and revenues. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting may also include executive sessions for legal, personnel, real estate, or economic development matters.

• Review of proposed FY24-25 Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion of taxes and tax rates
• Discussion of all departments, operations, functions, and personnel
• Discussion of infrastructure and facilities
• Possible executive sessions for legal, personnel, real property, or economic development

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY24-25 Annual Operating Budget, with staff presentations and discussion on topics such as street and drainage improvements, development service fees, the over-65 tax freeze, animal service fees, EDC budgeting, and council pay. No formal action was taken on the budget or any other item.

• Reviewed FY24-25 budget, no action taken
• Discussed $1M+ for street and drainage in Wards 1 and 2
• Discussed over-65 tax freeze for seniors
• Discussed animal service fees and alley cats
• Discussed EDC reactive budget approach
• Discussed council pay figures

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a letter of intent with Acadian Ambulance Service for emergency medical services. The agenda also includes a city manager's report, public comment, and possible executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution approving letter of intent with Acadian Ambulance Service for EMS provision
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, in-person only)
• City Manager's general activity report and project update

The Elgin City Council meeting on August 27, 2024, was largely procedural. Members excused the absences of Council Members Gibson and Swain, then approved the consent agenda and heard staff reports. No substantive policy decisions or votes on ordinances were recorded.

• Excused absences of Council Members Gibson and Swain (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March, June, and July 2024, hear public comments, and discuss creating a timeline to review the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. They will also review a Planned Development District. Updates on the Veterans Memorial Park expansion and other recreation projects will be provided for information only.

• Approval of minutes: March, June, July 2024
• Discussion: timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Discussion: Planned Development District review
• Update: Veterans Memorial Park Expansion
• Update: Recreation and Park projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a specific use permit for an EISD childcare facility, a withdrawn microschool permit, and preliminary plats for five subdivisions totaling over 1,300 lots. The commission will also review and discuss an amendment to the Southside Meadows Development Agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment procedures.

• Specific Use Permit for EISD childcare at 205 W. 2nd St (Parcel 61102)
• Withdrawn microschool permit for Christian Steward Academy at 1126 Swenson Blvd, Suite E
• Park Place Preliminary Plat: 8 lots on 75.608 acres south of Hwy 290
• Northside Meadows Preliminary Plat: 329 lots on 59.945 acres on FM 1100
• Triada Preliminary Plat: 919 lots on 271.8 acres north of FM 1100

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Elgin ISD childcare facility at 205 W. 2nd St, limited to 80 students and a five-year duration, contingent on an engineer's traffic letter. The commission also unanimously approved preliminary plats for Park Place, Northside Meadows, Triada, and Suefios subdivisions. A previously scheduled microschool permit was withdrawn by the applicant. A workshop discussion on the Southside Meadows development agreement took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including July 22, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of EISD childcare SUP with 80-student cap and 5-year term (7-0)
• Approved Park Place preliminary plat, 8 lots on 75.6 acres (7-0)
• Approved Northside Meadows preliminary plat, 329 lots on 59.9 acres (7-0)
• Approved Triada preliminary plat, 919 lots on 271.8 acres (7-0)
• Approved Suefios preliminary plat, 19 lots on 5.88 acres, with water provider correction (7-0)
• Withdrawn: Christian Steward Academy microschool SUP (applicant withdrew Aug 9, 2024)

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to discuss setting per diem and compensation for the mayor and council members, review the city charter process, and debrief on a planning retreat. No final decisions are scheduled; all new business items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of ordinance setting per diem and compensation for mayor and council members
• Review and discussion of a City Charter Review Process
• Debriefing on City Council Planning Retreat by Mayor McShan

The Elgin City Council met on August 20, 2024, but took no formal votes. Members discussed setting per diem compensation for the mayor and council, with figures of $850 monthly per council member and $1,200 for the mayor mentioned, and agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting. They also reviewed a potential city charter review process, which is unlikely to be ready for the May ballot, and debriefed on a council retreat. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal votes or decisions made during the meeting
• Discussed per diem compensation; no action taken
• Discussed charter review process; no action taken
• Debriefed on council retreat; no action taken

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a report from the Library Services Manager, and discuss the implementation of a library makerspace. Public comment is allowed, but no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on Library Makerspace implementation
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024
• Report on monthly statistics and programs/services

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including a Design Committee presentation, the 2024 Main Street Work Plan, the Depot District, a potential new grant, marketing and financial assistance grants, and Hogeye budget, shirt graphic, and committee updates. The board will also consider minutes from July 11 and August 2, 2024, and receive a financial report. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• 2024 Main Street Work Plan
• Depot District
• Potential New Grant
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants
• Hogeye Budget Update

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider several financial items, including a $15,000 grant to Firewild Catering, the FY 2024-2025 budget, a $25,000 pledge to Opportunity Austin, a $123,062 payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing, and the purchase of land in Elgin Business Park II for $430,357.92. They will also receive updates on the YERICO project and commercial investment status.

• Destination Restaurant & Entertainment Grant for Firewild Catering: $15,000
• Approve EDC budget for FY 2024-2025
• Annual pledge of $5,000 for five years to Opportunity Austin (total $25,000)
• Payment of $123,062 to Carr Lane Manufacturing per Economic Development Agreement
• Purchase Lot 8, Block C, Elgin Business Park II (2.02 acres) for $430,357.92

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hear the city manager's report, including a presentation of the proposed FY2024-25 operating budget, and consider two new business items: a request from Chick-fil-A to waive vendor restrictions to operate a food truck and drive-thru at Elgin First Baptist Church parking lot, and a resolution authorizing a development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP. The meeting also includes public comment, an executive session, and standard procedural items.

• Chick-fil-A request to waive itinerant vendor distance prohibition (within 1000 ft of two educational facilities) and drive-thru restriction to operate at Elgin First Baptist Church parking lot
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP
• Presentation of proposed FY2024-25 City of Elgin Annual Operating Budget
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, in-person only)

The Elgin City Council approved two items. First, it granted Chick-fil-A a waiver to operate its Lost Pines food truck with a drive-thru in the Elgin First Baptist Church parking lot, despite proximity to educational facilities. Second, it authorized the mayor to execute a development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP, with a 7-2 vote.

• Approved Chick-fil-A food truck waiver and drive-thru operation at Elgin First Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP (7-2, Dennis and Brashar opposed)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on consenting to the creation of Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 and authorizing a development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP. They will also review a five-year capital improvement plan, discuss a charter review process, and set public hearings for a proposed property tax rate. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, change orders for Veterans Memorial Park, HVAC repairs, a drought contingency plan, and event-related waivers.

• Resolution granting consent to creation of Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute development agreement with Katy Elgin, LP
• Resolution approving 2024-25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution to set public hearings on proposed property tax rate for FY 2024-25
• Waiver requests for Dia de los Muertos and Sacred Heart Catholic Church events

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and plan the upcoming Hogeye Festival, including its budget, entertainment, sponsors, layout, vendors, souvenirs, and logistics. The board will also receive sub-committee updates and consider an ISD art competition. No formal action is expected on items not listed on the agenda.

• Hogeye Budget discussion
• Music/Entertainment planning
• Sponsors for the festival
• ISD Art Competition
• Festival Layout and Vendors

City Council

The Elgin City Council will meet for a general discussion session with no specific decisions listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to policy issues, planning, and council interactions but will not take formal action unless items are later added.

The Elgin City Council met on July 27, 2024, for a general discussion session featuring a presentation by Dr. Mary C. Kelly on leadership development. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting; the session was focused on training and discussion.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from April and June, hear public comments, and discuss new business including creating a timeline to review the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, a Planned Development District review, and a waiver request for St. Peter's Lutheran Live Nativity. The board will also receive updates on the Veterans Memorial Park expansion and recreation center and park projects, with no action expected on these updates.

• Create timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Planned Development District review
• St. Peter's Lutheran Live Nativity waiver
• Veterans Memorial Park expansion update
• Recreation Center and Park updates

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several applications for signage, facade changes, and new construction at properties in downtown Elgin. The board will also consider a veterans memorial park expansion and historic preservation training.

• 101 North Main Street review
• 212 North Main Street Millie's on Main sign application
• 114 Central Avenue Visitor's Center & Chamber of Commerce Facade application
• 206 Depot Street Elgin Police Department sign application
• 206 Depot Street Elgin Police Department New Construction

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a specific-use permit for Christian Steward Academy, a non-profit microschool, at 1126 Swenson Blvd. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion before any recommendation is made. The rest of the meeting is procedural, with routine minutes approval and public comment time.

• Specific Use Permit application for Christian Steward Academy at 1126 Swenson Blvd, Suite E
• Public hearing scheduled under Project #202400054

The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a Specific Use Permit request for Christian Steward Academy, a non-profit microschool at 1126 Swenson Blvd, Suite E, after the applicant agreed to the chair's informal recommendation to address outstanding questions. The consent agenda, including the May 20, 2024 minutes, was approved unanimously. No formal vote was taken on the permit.

• Approved consent agenda including May 20, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Specific Use Permit for Christian Steward Academy at applicant's request

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, the capital improvement plan, and library hours of operation. The board will also receive updates on a grant from St. David's Foundation and hear a report from the library services manager, including the introduction of a new librarian.

• Discussion and possible action on FY 2024-2025 budget
• Discussion and possible action on Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion and possible action on Library Hours of Operation
• St. David's Foundation / Libraries for Health grant update
• Introduction of new librarian Ginna Hill

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that repeals the current unsafe building abatement code and replaces it with Chapter 214, Subchapter A of the Texas Local Government Code, setting penalties up to $2,000 per offense. The council will also review a city charter review process, receive quarterly reports, and consider consent agenda items including a change order for the County Line Road project, a new municipal maintenance agreement with the state, and street closures for the Hogeye Festival.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt Chapter 214, Subchapter A, repealing unsafe building abatement code, penalties up to $2,000 per offense
• Change Order 16 for County Line Road Improvement Project Phase I
• New municipal maintenance agreement with Texas for state highways in the city
• Amended interlocal agreement with Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC)
• Street closures and open container waiver for Hogeye Festival (Oct 24-26)

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider three requests: a side-yard setback variance for an AC compressor slab, a screening reduction for a school cooler/freezer, and a lot-area variance for a property on W 10th Street. The agenda also includes approval of the April 11, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Variance to reduce side-yard setback from 7.5 ft to 3.17 ft for AC units at 311 Gettysburg Loop
• Special exception to reduce screening requirement by 10% for Neidig Elementary School cooler/freezer at 13700 County Line Road
• Variance to reduce lot area from 7,500 sq ft to 7,100.25 sq ft at 109 W 10th Street
• Consent agenda: approval of April 11, 2024 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for Neidig Elementary School's outdoor cooler/freezer, approved a lot size variance for a duplex at 109 W 10th St, and denied a setback variance for an AC unit at 311 Gettysburg Loop. All decisions were made with recorded votes.

• Denied zoning variance for AC unit slab at 311 Gettysburg Loop (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Neidig Elementary cooler/freezer screening (5-0)
• Approved lot size variance at 109 W 10th St for duplex (3-2)

Main Street Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will discuss the Main Street budget and the City of Elgin 5-Year CIP. The meeting also includes updates on the Depot District, Hogeye, and Veteran's Park expansion.

• Main Street Budget discussion
• City of Elgin 5-Year CIP review
• Depot District updates
• Hogeye budget and souvenir items
• Veteran's Park Expansion update

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on water/wastewater impact fees, unsafe building abatement, and a 59.987-acre rezoning from C-3 to PDD. They will also discuss the FY2024-25 budget and approve routine consent items including contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing and ordinance on new land use assumptions and water/wastewater impact fees
• Public hearing and ordinance adopting Chapter 214 for unsafe building abatement with penalties up to $2,000 per offense
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 59.987 acres (parcels 11945 and 8731878) from C-3 to PDD
• Public hearing on the proposed 2024 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Consent agenda includes change order #5 for Veterans Memorial Park expansion and agreement with Imperium Exteriors for Nofsinger House repairs

The Elgin City Council approved new water and wastewater impact fees, setting effective rates at $5,100 for water and $5,850 for wastewater, and adopted the land use plan and maximum fees. It also rezoned approximately 59.987 acres from C-3 to PDD, designated industrial districts in the ETJ, and approved the consent agenda including several resolutions. The unsafe building abatement ordinance was discussed but not voted on, pending a second public hearing.

• Approved land use plan for water/wastewater impact fees (unanimous)
• Approved maximum impact fees as stated (unanimous)
• Set effective impact fee rates: $5,100 water, $5,850 wastewater (unanimous)
• Rezoned 59.987 acres from C-3 to PDD (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance designating industrial districts in ETJ (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including change orders and appointments (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on a Planned Development District review and ranking of Capital Improvement Plan items. They will also receive updates on the Veterans Memorial Park expansion and recreation center and park projects. The agenda includes public comment and approval of minutes from August 2023.

• Planned Development District Review
• Rank Capital Improvement Plan Items
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion Update
• Recreation Center and Park Updates
• Approval of Minutes from August 11, 2023

City Council

The Elgin City Council will meet to review the proposed five-year capital improvement plan, which outlines future infrastructure projects and funding needs. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the discussion is informational. The meeting follows standard procedural items and may include an executive session for legal or personnel matters.

The Elgin City Council held a general discussion on the proposed 2024 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) but took no formal action. City Manager Mattis reviewed completed and future projects, and council members asked questions about parks, long-standing projects, and alleys. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• No formal decisions made during discussion of 2024 Five-Year CIP

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a report from the Library Services Manager and an update on the St. David’s Foundation / Libraries for Health grant.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• St. David’s Foundation / Libraries for Health grant update
• Introduction of new librarian Ginna Hill

Main Street Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will discuss several downtown revitalization projects and strategic plans. The meeting includes updates on the Depot District, Hogeye, and the 2024 MS Workplan.

• Alley presentation from the Design Team
• Hogeye update
• Depot District discussion
• Downtown Lights discussion
• 2024 MS Workplan & Transformation Strategies

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing on updated land use assumptions and the Capital Improvements Plan, then discuss the proposed 2024 Five-Year Capital Plan. They will also consider a proposed Bastrop County Emergency Medical Services district and several consent agenda items, including contracts for holiday lighting and police station professional services.

• Public hearing on updated Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan
• Resolution authorizing Union Pacific Railroad at-grade crossing agreement
• Resolution authorizing contract with Décor IQ Holiday & Event Services for holiday lighting
• Resolution authorizing professional services fees with Baird/Williams Construction for Elgin Police Department Station project
• Resolution amending master agreement with Aqua Water Supply regarding Northside Meadows development

The Elgin City Council held a public hearing on updated land use assumptions and capital improvements plan for impact fees, with no public comments. The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and resolutions for a Union Pacific railroad crossing agreement and a holiday lighting contract. A committee was formed to research a proposed Bastrop County EMS emergency services district, which city staff opposed.

• Approved June 4, 2024 council minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved Union Pacific railroad crossing agreement resolution (consent agenda)
• Approved holiday lighting contract with Décor IQ (consent agenda)
• Formed committee to research proposed EMS emergency services district

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will hold its June 13 meeting to discuss new business items including the Hogeye budget, music/entertainment budget, 2024 festival layout, vendors, sponsors, souvenirs, logistics, and the July Hogeye Committee meeting. Public comment is allowed in person with a three-minute limit, and no formal action can be taken on non-agenda items.

• Hogeye budget review
• Music/entertainment budget review
• 2024 festival layout discussion
• Vendor and sponsor planning
• Souvenir and logistics planning

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on four items: a façade application for El Maguey Mexican Restaurant at 111 South Main Street, new construction for the Elgin Police Department at 202 Depot Street, the Veterans Memorial Park Expansion including new construction and public art, and training. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, a staff memo, announcements, and adjournment.

• Façade application for El Maguey Mexican Restaurant at 111 South Main Street
• New construction for Elgin Police Department at 202 Depot Street
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion with new construction and public art
• Training agenda item
• Public comment period for residents

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a specific-use permit for an automatic car wash at 1.2-acre Lot 3, Solid Ground Replat. The meeting will also feature a presentation of the 2024 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and a consent agenda including routine approvals and a resolution authorizing professional services fees for the Elgin Police Department Station Project.

• Public hearing and vote on car wash permit for Lot 3, Solid Ground Replat (1.2 acres)
• Presentation of proposed 2024 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Consent agenda includes approval of City Council minutes (May 21, 2024) and resolution for FGM Architects fees ($X) for Elgin Police Department Station Project
• Public comment period for residents to address agenda or non-agenda items in person

The Elgin City Council held a public hearing on a specific use permit for an automatic car wash at Solid Ground Replat Lot 3, but took no action during the hearing. A resident raised concerns about traffic and construction noise, prompting the mayor to close the hearing. The council then approved the consent agenda, which included the May 21 meeting minutes and a resolution authorizing professional services fees for the police department station project.

• Approved consent agenda including May 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing FGM Architects fees for police station project (unanimous)

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several sign applications, new construction projects, and a veterans memorial park expansion. The board will also elect a vice chair and receive a memo from staff. Public comment is allowed but limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Sign application for 104 Depot St (Dorothy’s Jewelry)
• Sign application for 212 N Main St (Millie’s on Main)
• New construction at 202 Depot St (Elgin Police Department)
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion (new construction and public art)
• Election of vice chair

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a strategic partnership agreement with Triada Municipal Utility District. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, including professional services fees for the police station project and change orders for the County Line Road improvement project, and may make appointments and elect a mayor pro-tem.

• Public hearing and resolution on strategic partnership agreement with Triada Municipal Utility District
• Resolution authorizing city manager to approve professional services fees with Baird/Williams Construction, Ltd. for Elgin Police Department Station project
• Resolution authorizing city manager to execute Change Order 9 for County Line Road Improvement Project Phase I
• Resolution authorizing city manager to execute Change Order 10 for County Line Road Improvement Project Phase I
• Boards and commissions appointments and election of Mayor Pro-Tem

The Elgin City Council approved a strategic partnership agreement with Triada Municipal Utility District, with a 6-2 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for police station fees and two change orders for the County Line Road project, and made board appointments and re-elected Mayor Pro Tem Brashar.

• Approved strategic partnership agreement with Triada MUD (6-2)
• Approved consent agenda including police station professional services fees
• Approved Change Order 9 for County Line Road Phase I
• Approved Change Order 10 for County Line Road Phase I
• Approved boards and commissions appointments (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mayor Pro Tem Brashar (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a specific use permit for an automatic car wash at 617 West Brenham Street. The commission will also review and possibly recommend updated land use assumptions and a Capital Improvements Plan report, which could lead to changes in water and wastewater impact fees. A workshop will discuss the Austin Gateway Consent and Development Agreement.

• Specific use permit for automatic car wash at 617 West Brenham Street (Parcel 8720039, 1.2 acres)
• Review of updated land use assumptions for recommendation to City Council
• Review of Capital Improvements Plan and possible update of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
• Workshop on Austin Gateway Consent and Development Agreement

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for an automatic car wash at 617 W Brenham Street, with no expiration, despite public concerns about drainage, traffic, water pressure, and noise. The Commission also recommended approval of updated land use assumptions and the Capital Improvements Plan with maximum eligible water and wastewater impact fees. All recommendations passed unanimously with 7-0 votes.

• Approved correction to March 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2024 minutes as corrected (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Specific Use Permit for car wash at 617 W Brenham St (7-0)
• Recommended approval of updated land use assumptions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Capital Improvements Plan and maximum impact fees (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will review monthly library statistics, programs, and services before discussing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and capital improvement plan. No formal decisions are scheduled, but possible action may occur on these items.

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business items including the 24-25 budget proposal, CIP 5-year plan project ranking, the 2024 Main Street work plan, and preparations for the Hogeye Street Dance and Festival. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no formal action can be taken on non-agenda items.

• 24-25 Budget Proposal
• CIP 5 Year Plan Project Ranking
• 2024 Main Street Work Plan
• 2024 Hogeye Street Dance
• Hogeye Festival Layout

General

The Elgin City Council will meet to certify the results of the May 4, 2024 general election. The agenda includes only procedural items with no new business or decisions beyond the canvassing of election returns.

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board is meeting on May 11, 2024, for an architectural tour of downtown Elgin. The event is noticed as a possible quorum for other city boards, but no official actions will be taken unless items are listed on a specific agenda.

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly approve an addendum to a real estate contract with Trinity Elgin Properties. The board will also receive a status report on commercial investment in the Business Park and hold an executive session to discuss real property matters and personnel issues.

• Discussion and possible action to approve an Addendum to the Real Estate Contract between the EDC and Trinity Elgin Properties
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters

City Council

The Elgin City Council is holding public hearings and considering ordinances to rezone two properties: one at East 2nd Street and Taylor Lane from R-1 to R-2, and another at County Line Road and Carlson Lane from R-1 to Planned Development District. The council will also consider several resolutions related to the Triada Municipal Utility District, including development agreements, wholesale water and wastewater service, and land annexation. Consent agenda items include contracts for the police station project and change orders for road and park projects.

• Rezone 0.45 acres at East 2nd Street and Taylor Lane from R-1 to R-2
• Rezone 5.012 acres at County Line Road and Carlson Lane from R-1 to PDD
• Strategic Partnership Agreement with Triada Municipal Utility District
• Wholesale water and wastewater service agreements with Qualico Developments for Triada MUD
• Professional services fees for Elgin Police Department Station project (Agile Interiors, Baird/Williams, FGM Architects)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings, a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project ranking, sponsorships, and the layout/map for the 2024 festival. Other new business includes T-shirt quotes, music, a hospitality suite, a logistics and volunteer committee schedule, and online souvenirs. The meeting is open to public comment, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• Approval of minutes from 2/1/24 and 3/21/24
• CIP Project Ranking Discussion
• Sponsorship discussion
• Festival Layout/Map for 2024
• T-Shirt Quotes

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will consider sign applications for two downtown businesses, review new construction plans for the Elgin Police Department and a Veterans Memorial Park expansion, and discuss training. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment.

• Sign application for Dorothy's Jewelry at 104 Depot St
• Sign application for Millie's on Main at 212 N Main
• New construction for Elgin Police Department at 202 Depot Street
• Veterans Memorial Park expansion with new construction and public art
• Approval of minutes from Jan 24, Mar 6, and Mar 27, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a request to rezone a parcel at East 2nd Street and Taylor Lane from R-1 to R-2, which would have allowed duplexes. The commission also approved a final plat for Creeks Crossing Section 2 & 3 with corrections, including removing certain notes and revising setback details. The consent agenda, including the March 25 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including March 25, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 202400025 from R-1 to R-2 at E 2nd St & Taylor Lane (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Creeks Crossing Section 2 & 3 with corrections (4-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will convene at 5:30 PM on April 18, 2024, at 404 North Main Street to review monthly library statistics, programs, and staffing updates. The board will continue discussing 2024 goals focused on community outreach, programs, and partnerships, and explore additional ways to use St. David’s Foundation Libraries for Health grant funds.

• Continue discussion on 2024 Library Goals: Community Outreach, Programs, and Partnerships
• Explore additional uses for St. David’s Foundation Libraries for Health grant funds

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two zoning variance requests for a detached garage at 104 W Ila St in the R-2 district. The board will also approve February 8, 2024 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Variance to increase maximum accessory building size from 723.3 sq ft to 1200.7 sq ft for a detached garage at 104 W Ila St
• Variance to reduce rear yard requirement from 10 ft to 2.1 ft and side setback from 5 ft to 2.3 ft for a detached garage at 104 W Ila St

General

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review a financial report, and discuss several new business items, including a proposed one-year purchase of Placer AI, a review of the Downtown Enhancement Grant, and a possible Letter of Intent from Headwater Capital Partners LLC. The board will also receive a status report on commercial investment in the business park and may enter executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Placer AI for one year
• Discussion and possible action to review the Downtown Enhancement Grant
• Discussion and possible action to approve a Letter of Intent from Headwater Capital Partners LLC
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session for real property and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved the purchase of Placer AI for one year and approved a Letter of Intent from Headwater Capital Partners LLC, both unanimously. The board also renamed the Downtown Enhancement Grant to the City of Elgin Business Enhancement Grant to include businesses within city limits. Several items were discussed in executive session before reconvening.

• Approved purchase of Placer AI for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent from Headwater Capital Partners LLC (unanimous)
• Renamed Downtown Enhancement Grant to City of Elgin Business Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business items, primarily the Hogeye event budget, merchandise, entertainment, and a work session. They will also review the Planning Committee's task and timeline. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no formal action items listed beyond discussion.

• Hogeye Budget
• T-Shirts & Souvenirs
• Entertainment
• Hogeye Work Session
• Review Planning Committee Task & Timeline

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on modifying a Planned Development District (PDD) ordinance to add 10 acres near Klaus Lane. They will also consider annexing 10 acres of land, assigning it to a city ward, and waiving fees and ordinances for upcoming festivals like Western Days and the Spring Festival.

• Public hearing on adding 10 acres to Northside Meadows PDD near Klaus Lane
• Vote to annex 10 acres of land to the city
• Consider waiving fees and open container ordinance for Western Days Parade & Festival (June 20-22)
• Consider waiving open container ordinance for Spring Festival (May 10-11)
• Vote on water conservation plan and street resurfacing plan for 2024

The Elgin City Council approved the annexation of 10 acres in Travis County, assigned it to Ward 2, and modified the Northside Meadows Planned Development District to include the new land. All three ordinances passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, including street closures for parades, fee waivers, and resolutions for the police station project, water conservation, and street resurfacing.

• Approved annexation of 10 acres (William Hines Survey, Travis County) (unanimous)
• Assigned newly annexed property to Council Ward 2 (unanimous)
• Modified Northside Meadows PDD to add 10 acres (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including parade street closures, fee waivers, and resolutions (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March 21, 2024, and review a planned development district. No formal decisions are listed beyond procedural approvals.

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to approve minutes, receive staff updates, and hold a preservation training session. The main business is discussion and possible action on three items: the Veterans Memorial Park expansion (new construction and public art), a sign application for Millie's on Main Street, and new construction for the Elgin Police Department at 202 Depot Street. The agenda also includes public comment and announcements of community events.

• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion: new construction and public art
• Millie's on Main Street: sign application
• 202 Depot Street Elgin Police Department: new construction
• Approval of minutes from January 24 and March 6, 2024
• Preservation training session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a final plat for Briarwood Phase 2, a 221-lot subdivision, and provide input on two planned development districts: Rhode Tract PDD and Elgin Rolling Meadows PDD. No formal decisions are scheduled under new business, but the commission will consider the Briarwood plat later.

• Final plat review for Briarwood Phase 2 (221 lots, 62.78 acres west of Phase 1)
• Input requested for Rhode Tract Planned Development District (PDD)
• Input requested for Elgin Rolling Meadows Planned Development District (PDD)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets to conduct routine business, including electing officers, setting annual goals, and discussing several public art and park projects. No formal votes are scheduled on park expansions or playground updates, which are presented for informational purposes only.

• Elect officers for 2024
• Set 2024 Parks Advisory Board Goals
• Discuss Public Art Project at Veterans Memorial Park
• Discuss Public Art Tom Beson Mural
• Discuss Veterans Memorial Park Furniture

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to discuss downtown updates, a Depot District proposal recommendation to the City Council, and staff training. They will also consider public art for Veterans Memorial Park, a music festival sponsorship, and Hogeye Festival logistics. The meeting includes public comment and a financial report.

• Depot District Proposal Recommendation to Council
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion Public Art
• Elgin Music Festival Sponsorship
• Hogeye Festival: sponsors, t-shirts, souvenirs, Sowpremes recording
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a Chief's Update on the status of the new police station building, staffing, Flock Safety cameras, TXDOT cameras, and public safety land opportunities. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its January 25, 2024 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Status of new police station building
• Staffing update
• Flock Safety cameras
• TXDOT cameras
• Public safety land opportunities

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on changes to the collection development policy, including job title reclassification, and continue talks on 2024 library goals such as community outreach and partnerships. The board will also explore ways to use grant funds from the St. David’s Foundation for mental health initiatives.

• Modify Collection Development Policy – Reclassification of Library Job Titles
• Continue Discussion on Library Goals for 2024: Community Outreach, Programs, Partnerships
• Explore Additional Ways to Utilize St. David’s Foundation Libraries for Mental Health Grant Funds

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to discuss the Hogeye logo, review planning committee tasks and timeline, and hold a work session on Hogeye planning. The board will also discuss the music budget and process, with no formal decisions expected on these items.

• Review Hogeye logo
• Review planning committee tasks and timeline
• Discuss music budget and process (discussion only)
• Hogeye Planning Committee Work session

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider cancelling the May 4, 2024 general election for Mayor and Wards 1 and 2 due to unopposed candidates, approve a 2024 street resurfacing plan, and authorize a list of capital equipment purchases for FY 2023-2024. The consent agenda includes routine items such as street closures and fee waivers for community events, as well as resolutions for change orders and interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, personnel, real property, and economic development discussions.

• Ordinance to cancel May 4, 2024 election for Mayor, Ward 1, Ward 2 due to unopposed candidates
• Resolution approving 2024 street resurfacing plan
• Resolution authorizing capital equipment purchases for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution authorizing fee waiver for new construction at 414 North Main Street
• Consent agenda includes street closures and fee waivers for Veterans Appreciation Parade, Juneteenth Festival, Relay for Life, and Explore Elgin Arts and Culture

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three subdivision plats: a replat of E. Alamo St. Estates (4 lots), a final plat for Trinity Ranch Phase 2, Section 3 (179 lots), and a final plat for Primavesta Subdivision Phase 1A (115 lots). The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair and discuss an amendment to the Northside Meadows Development and Consent Agreement.

• Replat of E. Alamo St. Estates, 0.895 acres at 601 Old McDade Road, creating 4 lots
• Final plat for Trinity Ranch Phase 2, Section 3, 179 lots on 25.131 acres
• Final plat for Primavesta Subdivision Phase 1A, 115 lots on 30.71 acres on North Avenue C (FM 1100)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Workshop on Amendment No. 1 to Northside Meadows Development and Consent Agreement

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the library manager's report, and discuss possible changes to the collection development policy, including reclassifying library job titles. They will also set library goals for 2024 covering community outreach, programs, and partnerships. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of December 21, 2023 minutes
• Report on monthly statistics, programs, and librarian job opening status
• Discussion on modifying Collection Development Policy regarding reclassification of library job titles
• Discussion of 2024 library goals: community outreach, programs, partnerships

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will hold a meeting to review financial reports, discuss new business items including downtown budget and festival sponsorships, and receive public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to decide on officer appointments, bank signatories, and job descriptions, plus extend timelines for Mosaic Housing Austin LLC and YERICO Manufacturing, Inc. The agenda also includes a financial report and a closed session on real property and personnel matters.

• Approve 2024 officer slate
• Add/remove First National Bank account signatories
• Approve Assistant Director job description
• Extend Mosaic Housing Austin LLC feasibility period to April 20, 2024
• Delay YERICO Manufacturing, Inc construction start to June 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider two variance requests. One seeks to waive a 10-foot rear setback for a concrete water feature at 329 West Highway 290, and the other seeks to keep 4x4 wooden fence posts at 605 Arthur Street. The agenda also includes approval of the December 18, 2023 minutes and public comment.

• Variance from Section 46-417 to waive 10-foot rear setback for an 8x15-foot concrete water feature at 329 West Highway 290 (C-3 Highway Commercial District)
• Variance from Section 46-534(b) to keep 4x4 wooden fence posts at 605 Arthur Street (Cleveland Subdivision)
• Consent agenda: approval of December 18, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, in-person or via email)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for a specific use permit to build and operate a car wash at 1391 West Highway 290. They will also vote on a service agreement with Flock Safety for an automated license plate reader system for the police department, and authorize an agreement with Kevin Beau Perry and Ward, Getz & Associates to serve as city engineer and director of development services. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, authorizing professional services fees for the police station project, and waiving open container rules for Music in the Park events.

• Public hearing and ordinance for specific use permit for car wash at 1391 West Highway 290
• Resolution to approve service agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR system
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Kevin Beau Perry and Ward, Getz & Associates as city engineer
• Resolution authorizing professional services fees with FGM Architects for police department station project
• Request to waive open container for Music in the Park on Fridays in April and May

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on the new police station building and tours of the Bastrop County Emergency Communications Center. They will also consider approving the October 19, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss TXDOT and watertower cameras. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Status update on new police station building
• Tours of Bastrop County Emergency Communications Center
• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of TXDOT and watertower cameras

General

The Elgin City Council will consider calling a general election for May 4, 2024, to elect city officials, and adopt new voting equipment. They will also discuss a ballot initiative to eliminate low-level marijuana enforcement, and consider several resolutions including sidewalk repairs, police station professional fees, and water service agreements with Aqua Water Supply Corporation.

• Ordinance calling May 4, 2024 general election for city officials
• Resolution to adopt new voting equipment per Texas Election Code
• Resolution authorizing sidewalk repair agreement with RDC, Paving LLC
• Resolution authorizing professional services fees with Baird/Williams Construction for police station project
• Resolution authorizing rate increase to wholesale water service agreement with Aqua Water Supply Corporation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a specific use permit for an automatic car wash at 1391 West Highway 290. They will also consider an amended preliminary plat for the Altessa Subdivision to add eight single-family lots and rear-loaded alley right-of-way. A workshop on the Triada Development Agreement is scheduled, but no action is listed for it.

• Specific use permit for automatic car wash at 1391 West Highway 290 (Parcel 83256, 1 acre)
• Amended preliminary plat for Altessa Subdivision adding 8 single-family lots and 40,770 linear feet of R.O.W. for rear-loaded alleys on 283.12 acres
• Workshop on Triada Development Agreement (no action listed)
• Consent agenda includes approval of December 18, 2023 minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review the Briarwood Planned Development District, elect officers, and set 2024 goals. They will also receive updates on park projects and programs. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Review of Briarwood Development Planned Development District
• Election of officers
• Setting 2024 Parks Advisory Board goals
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion update
• Morris Memorial Playground update