Elgin public meetings in 2025

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and plan for 2026, including the work plan, goals, committee coordination, grants, and event planning. They will also review the Hogeye budget and a grant completion summary, and receive downtown updates. The meeting is primarily for discussion and planning, with no formal votes expected on these items.

• 2026 Work Plan — Transformation Strategies
• 2026 Goals & Committee Coordination
• Main Street Program Grants
• Hogeye Budget Debrief
• GM on Main Grant Completion Summary

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider annexing a 10.108-acre tract, plus two larger tracts totaling 174.01 acres, all with planned development district zoning. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including an economic development agreement with AV Elgin 46, LP, and amendments to development agreements with Lund Farm and Clayton Properties. Other items include adopting an investment policy, approving a compensation study contract, and setting 2026 meeting dates.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 10.108-acre tract with PDD zoning (Perry)
• Ordinance to annex 174.01 acres (133.6470 + 40.363 acres) with PDD zoning (Perry)
• Resolution approving economic development agreement with AV Elgin 46, LP, AV Elgin 46 QOF, LP, and MRRM QOZP LP (Frye)
• Resolution authorizing third amendment to development agreement with Clayton Properties Group (Brohn Homes) and Altessa MUD
• Resolution authorizing first amendment to development agreement with Lund Farm Investment LLC and Lund Farm MUD

The Elgin City Council approved an economic development agreement for Elgin Commons, a 60-acre retail development with 325,000 sq ft of retail space and a hotel. They also approved annexation of 174.01 acres and a 10.108-acre tract, and authorized a HOT funds agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with a one-year contract period. The council voted 7-1 to allow smaller lot sizes in Harvest Ridge and 5-3 to fund the Chamber.

• Approved economic development agreement for Elgin Commons retail development (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 174.01 acres with PDD zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 10.108-acre Lund Farms tract (unanimous)
• Approved HOT funds agreement with Chamber of Commerce, one-year contract (5-3)
• Approved Harvest Ridge lot size reduction to 2,000 sq ft, LUE cap increase to 1,300 (7-1)
• Approved 2026 second monthly meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved compensation and benefits study contract with Logic Compensation Group (unanimous)
• Approved Ten Texas Traits of Good Government ordinance (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving a $88,062 payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing under an economic development agreement, along with funding for CARTS and new agreements with urgent care and development entities. The board will also receive financial and director reports, and discuss project updates for Elgin Business Park III. An executive session is scheduled for real property and personnel matters.

• Payment of $88,062 to Carr Lane Manufacturing per Economic Development Agreement
• Funding of $10,000 to Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)
• Letter of intent for Elgin Urgent Care, LLC
• Economic Development Agreement with AV ELGIN 46, LP, AV Elgin 46 QOF, LP, and MRRM QOZP, LP
• Construction updates for Elgin Business Park III

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved a $88,062 incentive payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing under its Economic Development Agreement, and approved $10,000 in funding for CARTS transportation services. The board also approved a letter of intent for Elgin Urgent Care and an economic development agreement with AV Elgin 46 entities, both after executive session. All votes were unanimous or with one abstention.

• Approved $88,062 payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for CARTS (6-0, Brashar abstained)
• Approved LOI for Elgin Urgent Care, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with AV Elgin 46, LP, AV Elgin 46 QOF, LP, and MRRM QOZP, LP (5-0, Dumbeck abstained)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings on annexing two tracts totaling 174.01 acres with planned development zoning, and on a specific use permit for a short-term rental at 204 Loesch Drive. The council will also discuss and possibly appoint a city manager, approve a 4% cost of living adjustment for city employees, and consider several other items including a water/wastewater cost participation agreement and funding for the Visitor's Center.

• Public hearing on annexing 133.647-acre and 40.363-acre tracts (total 174.01 acres) with PDD zoning
• Public hearing on specific use permit for short-term rental at 204 Loesch Drive
• Resolution approving 4% COLA for police and general municipal positions effective Jan 1, 2026
• Resolution authorizing cost participation agreement for upsizing water/wastewater lines in Northside Meadows Development
• Discussion and possible action to appoint a city manager and authorize employment agreement

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on two items: a review of the special event process and a review of the special event ordinance. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Special Event Process Review
• Special Event Ordinance Review

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business including a Hogeye debrief, a GM on Main grant update, the 2026 workplan with transformation strategies, committee coordination and goals, Main Street program grants, 2026 event planning, and downtown updates. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes listed, and includes public comment limited to agenda items.

• Hogeye debrief
• GM on Main Grant update
• 2026 Workplan - Transformation Strategies
• Main Street Program Grants
• 2026 Event Planning

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on its goals, the Friends of Elgin Parks group, and a Planned Development District review. The board will also receive updates on the Recreation Center and special events, with no action expected on those items. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Review Parks Advisory Board Goals
• Discussion on Friends of Elgin Parks
• Planned Development District Review
• Recreation Center Updates
• Special Events and Programming Updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a Specific Use Permit for a short-term rental at 204 Loesch Drive and a revised final plat for Lund Farm Section 1 Phase 1, which would create 216 lots on 46.539 acres. The commission will also review a revised concept plan for the Harvest Ridge Development Agreement amendment. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Specific Use Permit for short-term rental at 204 Loesch Drive (Parcel 15727)
• Revised Final Plat for Lund Farm Section 1 Phase 1: 216 lots on 46.539 acres east of County Line Road, south of Lund Road, west of SH 95
• Workshop: review revised Concept Plan for third amendment to Harvest Ridge Development Agreement
• Consent agenda: October 27, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider new business items, including the annexation of a 38.570-acre tract of land, rezoning parcels from general industrial to single-family and duplex use, canvassing November 4, 2025 special election results, and adopting city charter amendments. The agenda also includes authorization for a utility rate study, TMRS retirement plan changes, and several special event fee waivers.

• Public hearing and ordinance on annexing a 38.570-acre tract of land and granting general industrial zoning
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone parcel 8701906 and parcel 8701923 at E 1st St and MLK Blvd from industrial to R-2 single-family and duplex
• Resolution canvassing the November 4, 2025 Special Election results and adopting voter-approved City Charter amendments
• Resolution authorizing staff to advertise and request qualifications for a utility rate study
• Special event fee waiver of $14,500 for St. Peters Lutheran Church Nativity at Veterans Park

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three zoning variance requests in the R-3 district, then discuss possible amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding board membership and a change to the regular meeting day. The agenda also includes approval of the October 9, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Variance to allow manufactured home at 122 Jackson St (R-3 district)
• Variance to reduce side setbacks from 5 ft to 0 ft at 313 Q.S. Goins Ln
• Variance to reduce lot width to 48 ft and lot area to 5,232 sq ft at 520 W 2nd St
• Direction to staff on amending Chapter 46 regarding number of board members
• Direction to staff on changing future regular meeting day

The Elgin Board of Adjustment denied a variance to place a manufactured home at 122 Jackson St, as the lot did not have a manufactured home before the 1998 ordinance. The Board approved a variance for a manufactured home at 313 Q.S. Goins Ln, allowing a zero-foot side setback with a 10-foot separation provision, and approved lot width and area variances at 520 W 2nd St. The Board also voted to change its regular meeting day to the third Thursday of each month.

• Denied manufactured home variance at 122 Jackson St (5-0)
• Approved zero-foot side setback variance at 313 Q.S. Goins Ln with 10-foot separation provision (5-0)
• Approved lot width and area variances at 520 W 2nd St (5-0)
• Approved changing regular meeting day to third Thursday of each month (5-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly approve several financial items, including a $88,062 payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing and $10,000 in funding for CARTS transportation services. The board will also review project updates for Elgin Business Park III and consider a letter of intent for Elgin Urgent Care, LLC.

• Approve $88,062 payment to Carr Lane Manufacturing per Economic Development Agreement
• Approve $10,000 funding for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)
• Approve letter of intent for Elgin Urgent Care, LLC
• Approve Economic Development Agreement with AV ELGIN 46, LP and related entities
• Review construction updates for Elgin Business Park III

City Council

The Elgin City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: discussion of the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 audits and audit findings. No formal action is expected on this item, as it is a discussion only. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, invocation, public comment).

• Discussion of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 audits and audit findings

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 audits, focusing on repeated findings and a $10 million deficit in the Capital Projects column. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff and a consultant explaining the deficit and next steps. Council members expressed concerns about staffing and the need for a forensic audit, and the police chief provided an update on a Texas Rangers investigation.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed $10M deficit in Capital Projects column (2023-2024 audit)
• Reviewed repeated audit findings from prior years
• Heard update on Texas Rangers investigation from Chief Noble
• Discussed Finance Director search and staff training options

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to elect officer positions and discuss updates to library use policies. The board will also receive reports on library statistics, programs, and the children's sensory space, and will introduce a new board member.

• Nominate and elect Advisory Board officer positions
• Update Standard and General Library Use Policies
• Introduce new board member Kerry Fritz
• Review monthly statistics and programs
• Update on Children's Sensory Space

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a request to annex 38.57 acres at 18706 Littig Road and zone it General Industrial for a wastewater treatment facility. The commission will also elect officers, hear a staff update on short-term rentals, and discuss two development-related items in workshop. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and swearing in a new member.

• Annexation and zoning request for 38.57 acres at 18706 Littig Road (Parcel 227351) for a wastewater treatment facility
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for October 2025 to September 2026
• Staff update on short-term rentals
• Workshop: review of Harvest Ridge Amended DA #3
• Workshop: annexation and PDD rezoning of Silo Ranch

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning of a 38.57-acre tract at 18706 Littig Road to General Industrial for a wastewater treatment facility, with a 6-1 vote. The Commission also elected officers for the new term and decided to revisit short-term rental enforcement after further discussion. Two workshop items were pulled from the agenda because applicants were not prepared.

• Recommended approval of annexation and 'I' General Industrial zoning for 38.57 acres at 18706 Littig Road for wastewater treatment plant (6-1)
• Elected Antonio Prete as Chair and Scott Mackay as Vice-Chair for October 2025-September 2026 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to new Commission member Jennifer Wissmann
• Decided to revisit short-term rental enforcement at next meeting after further discussion with AirBnB representative
• Pulled Harvest Ridge Amended DA #3 workshop item from agenda
• Pulled Silo Ranch annexation and PDD rezoning workshop item from agenda

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee will hear a chief’s update on CALEA accreditation, MVCPA grant applications for thermal imaging and Flock cameras, department reorganization, and a pending toll road extension update from TXDOT. The committee will also approve past meeting minutes and discuss community service projects.

• CALEA Accreditation Update
• MVCPA Grant Application for Thermal Imaging Cameras
• MVCPA Grant Update for Flock Cameras
• Department Reorganization
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending flood-related sections of the city code. They will also receive the annual audit report, discuss audit findings, the 2025 tax rate, and fee waivers for special events. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and payments for water and wastewater projects.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Chapter 20 (Floods) sections 20-19, 20-21 to 20-29, 20-49 to 20-53, 20-80 to 20-82
• Presentation of Annual Audit Report for period ending September 30, 2024 by BrooksWatson & Co. PLLC
• Resolution ratifying payment for repair of Pump Four at Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution authorizing routine payment to WGA Engineers for design of Wastewater Treatment Plant 2
• Waiver of noise ordinance for Hogeye Street Dance on October 24 through midnight

The Elgin City Council held a public hearing and then approved an ordinance amending Chapter 20 (Floods) of the city code. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including minutes, a noise ordinance waiver for the Hogeye Street Dance, and resolutions for water and wastewater plant repairs. No one spoke during the public hearing on the flood ordinance.

• Approved flood ordinance amendments (Chapter 20) after public hearing
• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including minutes, noise waiver, and repair resolutions
• Approved waiver of noise ordinance for Hogeye Street Dance on Oct 24
• Ratified payment for repair of Pump Four at Water Treatment Plant
• Authorized payment to WGA Engineers for Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 design

Building Standards Commission

The Elgin Building Standards Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for a new tennis court project at 14000 County Line Road. The variance would allow toilet facilities to be placed more than 500 feet from the courts under the 2021 International Building Code. The meeting also includes a new member oath, a parliamentary procedure presentation, and routine approval of past meeting minutes.

• Variance request for toilet facilities at 14000 County Line Road (Project #202500076)
• Public hearing on variance request
• Oath of office for new commission member Michael D. Hinds
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Parliamentary procedure presentation

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine administrative items: inducting Christina Cotton as Senior Alternate, electing a Chair and Vice-Chair for the coming year, and approving the June 12, 2025 minutes. No zoning cases or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Induction of Christina Cotton as Senior Alternate
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for October 2025 to September 2026
• Approval of June 12, 2025 minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the consent agenda and re-elected Regan Dumbeck as Chair and Darren Mogonye as Vice-Chair for the new term. The board discussed but took no formal action on a proposal to retire alternate board positions and a possible meeting date change. Christina Cotton was sworn in as Senior Alternate Board member.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes via consent agenda (5-0)
• Re-elected Regan Dumbeck as Chair and Darren Mogonye as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to Christina Cotton as Senior Alternate Board member

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on several new business items, including the Friends of Elgin Parks group, fee waiver and special event processes, and a sponsorship and donation process. They will also review a Planned Development District. The board will receive updates on the Recreation Center, Morris Memorial Pool, and special events, but no action will be taken on these updates.

• Discussion on Friends of Elgin Parks
• Fee Waiver and Special Event Process
• Sponsorship and Donation Process
• Planned Development District Review
• Updates on Recreation Center, Morris Memorial Pool, and Special Events

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider several business incentives and property transactions, including a $3,612.50 grant for Giant Printing, a $490,572.72 land sale to Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1 LLC, and additional funding for a downtown grease interceptor. They will also discuss a 380 agreement with Project High Rock, a Letter of Intent for Elgin ER, LLC, and appoint the interim director as permanent director. The meeting includes public comment, financial report, and an executive session for real property and personnel matters.

• Business Enhancement Grant for Giant Printing: $3,612.50
• Sale of Lot 1, Block A, Elgin Business Park II (1.877 acres) to Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1 LLC for $490,572.72
• Additional funding for grease interceptor system in Downtown Elgin
• 380 agreement with Project High Rock
• Appointment of Interim Director as Director of Economic Development

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved a $490,572.72 land sale to Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1 LLC, a $3,612.50 grant for Giant Printing, up to $20,000 for a grease interceptor system, marketing support for Korean outreach, a Letter of Intent for Elgin ER, LLC, and appointed the Interim Director as the permanent Director of Economic Development. No action was taken on a 380 agreement with Project High Rock or potential land development opportunities.

• Approved Business Enhancement Grant for Giant Printing for $3,612.50 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Lot 4, Block A, Elgin Business Park II to Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1 LLC for $490,572.72 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,000 additional funding for grease interceptor system in Downtown Elgin (6-0, Cutbirth abstained)
• Approved marketing support services for Korean outreach with Korea Texas Forum (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Elgin ER, LLC (unanimous)
• No action taken on 380 agreement with Project High Rock
• No action taken on potential land development opportunities
• Appointed Interim Director of Economic Development as Director (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on various downtown promotion activities, including contest, T-shirt, souvenir, vendor, sponsor, and entertainment statuses. No formal action is expected on these informational items. The agenda also includes public comment and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Contest status update
• T-shirt status update
• Souvenir status update
• Vendor update
• Sponsor update

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a report from the Library Services Manager on monthly statistics and programs, and discuss possible updates to the library's standard and general use policies. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes
• Review of monthly statistics and programs/services
• Discussion and possible action on updating Standard and General Library Use Policies

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will convene at the Elgin Public Library Annex to conduct procedural business, including approval of prior minutes and a staff memo. The board will discuss a possible action item regarding a crosswalk on N. Avenue C at Depot and Central. Public comment is reserved for in-person remarks limited to three minutes per speaker.

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a work session to discuss strategic planning for the duties of the newly appointed interim city manager. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting will not be broadcast on YouTube.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a rezoning request and a flood ordinance amendment, and will discuss adding plat note requirements. A workshop on short-term rentals is also scheduled. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Rezone Parcels 8701906 and 8701923 from Industrial (I) to Single-Family and Duplex (R-2) at southeast corner of E 1st St and MLK Blvd
• Amend Chapter 20 (Floods) sections 20-19 through 20-82
• Consider adding an Appendix to the Final Plat Checklist modifying Plat Notes
• Workshop on short-term rentals
• 290 Expansion Project Community Listening Session announcement

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for two parcels at the southeast corner of E 1st St and MLK Blvd from General Industrial (I) to Single-Family and Duplex Dwelling (R-2), allowing the applicant to build duplexes. The Commission also recommended approval of amendments to the Flood Ordinance (Chapter 20) and approved directing staff to modify the Final Plat Checklist with standardized plat notes. All three items passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Parcels 8701906 and 8701923 from I to R-2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Flood Ordinance amendments (Chapter 20) (6-0)
• Approved directing staff to modify Final Plat Checklist with standardized plat notes (6-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes as part of consent agenda (6-0)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to receive a financial report and discuss several downtown initiatives, including updates on the Crosswalk of Unity grant, general downtown updates, Hogeye event plans, and a transition plan. The agenda is largely informational with no listed votes or public hearings.

• Financial report
• Crosswalk of Unity Grant updates
• Downtown updates
• Hogeye updates
• Transition plan

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and a property tax rate increase. The budget raises property tax revenue by $830,490 (12.95% over last year), and the proposed tax rate is 0.619296 per $100 valuation, up from 0.5700. The council will also consider a specific use permit for a short-term rental at 907 North Avenue C, a gas franchise for SiEnergy Gas, LLC, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2025-26 budget (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for 2025 tax year
• Specific use permit for short-term rental at 907 North Avenue C (Parcel 13622)
• Ordinance granting gas franchise to SiEnergy Gas, LLC
• Resolution to cancel Oct 28, 2025 meeting and reschedule Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2025

The Elgin City Council adopted the FY 2025-26 budget and approved a property tax rate of $0.619296 per $100 valuation, an 8.64% increase. The budget includes a 4% COLA for all positions except police, but an amendment extended the COLA to police step pay. The council also approved a specific use permit for a short-term rental at 907 North Avenue C, a gas franchise for SiEnergy Gas, LLC, and a waiver of performance requirements for Elgin Chamber of Commerce HOT fund payments.

• Adopted FY 2025-26 budget (6-2)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.619296 per $100 valuation (5-3)
• Amended budget to include 4% COLA for police step pay (unanimous)
• Granted specific use permit for short-term rental at 907 North Avenue C (unanimous)
• Approved gas franchise for SiEnergy Gas, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of HOT fund performance requirements for Elgin Chamber of Commerce (5-3)
• Approved appointments/re-appointments to city boards (7-1)
• Approved nominations of David Redd and Justin Bezner to Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Elgin City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager position, including interim assignments and the process for hiring a new city manager. The council will also consult with the city attorney on legal issues. After the executive session, the council may take action on establishing a hiring timeline and appointing an interim city manager.

• Discussion of interim City Manager assignments and duties
• Deliberation on process for hiring a new City Manager
• Consultation with City Attorney on recruitment legal issues
• Possible action on hiring process and timeline
• Possible appointment of interim City Manager

The Elgin City Council met on September 9, 2025, and after an executive session on personnel matters, voted unanimously to appoint Beau Perry as Acting City Manager, effective September 12, 2025, until further notice. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and no public comments.

• Appointed Beau Perry as Acting City Manager starting September 12, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, property tax rate, and five-year capital improvement plan. The proposed tax rate is 0.619296 per $100 valuation, a 12.95% increase in property tax revenue over last year. The council will also discuss hiring a new city manager and consider an interim appointment.

• Public hearing and first reading on FY 2025-2026 budget
• Public hearing and first reading on proposed property tax rate (0.619296, up from 0.5700)
• Resolution adopting 2025-26 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance granting gas franchise to SiEnergy Gas, LLC
• Resolution re-appointing Amanda Carter as Municipal Court Judge

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss routine updates on grants, downtown projects, and the Hogeye event. The agenda includes a financial report and public comment, but no specific action items are listed.

• GM on Main Grant Updates
• Downtown Updates
• Main Street Grant Programs
• Hogeye Updates
• Committee Updates

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 PM on August 28, 2025, to approve past meeting minutes, hear a report from the Library Services Manager on monthly statistics and programs, and discuss updates to general library policies. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to review maintenance paint requests for three properties: 11 N. Main Street, 15 N. Main Street, and 2 Depot Square. The board may take action on these items during the discussion. A memo from staff and public comment will also be part of the meeting.

• 11 N. Main Street, Maintenance Paint
• 15 N. Main Street, Maintenance Paint
• 2 Depot Square, Maintenance Paint

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a special meeting to deliberate in executive session on hiring a new City Manager, including candidate qualifications and interim management arrangements. After reconvening in open session, they may take action on establishing the hiring process and appointing an interim manager.

The Elgin City Council meeting on August 26, 2025, was called to order, with all members present. No public comments were made, and the council adjourned into executive session at 6:32 PM. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adjourned into executive session at 6:32 PM

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review updates on recreation facilities and discuss new business items including fee waiver processes, sponsorship opportunities, and a planned development district review. No formal decisions are scheduled, but action may be taken on fee waivers and special event processes.

• Discussion on Friends of Elgin Parks
• Fee Waiver and Special Event Process review
• Sponsorship and Donation Process
• Planned Development District Review

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss routine minutes approval, a specific use permit for a short-term rental at 907 N. Ave C, and administrative changes to plat review guidance. The meeting includes a public hearing on the short-term rental permit and a workshop on floodplain and plat notes updates.

• Specific Use Permit for short-term rental at 907 N. Ave C (Project #202500069)
• Public hearing on short-term rental permit request
• Direction to staff on administrative changes to plat checklists and review guidance
• Floodplain discussion in workshop
• Updated Standardized Plat Notes discussion in workshop

City Council

The Elgin City Council will review the FY 2025-26 budget, hear reports, and consider a gas franchise ordinance for SiEnergy Gas, LLC. They will also discuss appointing a new City Manager and approving an employment agreement. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and interlocal agreements.

• Ordinance granting SiEnergy Gas, LLC a franchise to supply gas in Elgin
• Appointment of new City Manager and approval of employment/severance agreements
• Budget update for FY 2025-26
• Resolution authorizing election services agreements with Bastrop and Travis Counties
• Resolution ratifying final payment for Pistol Hill Booster Station Project

The Elgin City Council appointed Wayne Reed as City Manager and authorized the Mayor to execute an employment agreement and severance agreement with him. The vote was 6-3, with Council Members Gibson, Love, and St. Pierre voting against. No other substantive decisions were made; the budget discussion was informational only, and the SiEnergy gas franchise ordinance was introduced but not voted on.

• Appointed Wayne Reed as City Manager and authorized employment/severance agreements (6-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, interlocal agreement with Elgin ISD, election services agreements with Bastrop and Travis Counties, escrow release to KB Home Lone Star, final payment for Pistol Hill Booster Station, and TxDOT camera agreement (unanimous)
• Introduced SiEnergy Gas franchise ordinance; no action taken (first of three required readings)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, a $15,289 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffeehouse & Studio LLC, and strategic support services with Day One. The board will also discuss the Yerico Manufacturing project and may take action after a closed executive session on real property and personnel matters.

• Approval of FY 2025-2026 EDC budget
• Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffeehouse & Studio LLC: $15,289
• Strategic support services with Day One for Phase I & II
• Yerico Manufacturing project at 240 Roy Rivers Road and 508 Innovation Way
• Executive session on real property and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as presented, and approved a $15,289 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio LLC. The board also approved strategic support services with Day One for Phase I & II after executive session. No action was taken on the Yerico Manufacturing project, which was discussed but deferred.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Elgin EDC Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $15,289 Business Enhancement Grant for Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio LLC (unanimous)
• Approved strategic support services with Day One for Phase I & II (unanimous)
• No action taken on Yerico Manufacturing project

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the proposed FY 2025-26 annual operating budget and the associated tax rate. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss recruitment for the City Manager position and contract negotiations with the City Manager. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the budget and tax rate are only up for discussion.

• Review and discussion of proposed FY 2025-26 annual operating budget
• Discussion of tax rate
• Executive session on City Manager recruitment and contract negotiations

The City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and reached consensus to publish the 0.619 voter-approval tax rate for publication purposes only, as it can be lowered later but not increased. No formal votes were taken; the meeting included discussion and staff updates. The next regular meeting is August 19, with budget and tax rate hearings scheduled for September 2 and 16.

• Consensus to publish 0.619 voter-approval tax rate for publication purposes only
• No action taken on executive session items
• No formal votes taken during the meeting

General

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss routine administrative items including a financial report and new business items such as an updated festival map, sponsors, vendor updates, contest assignments, music committee, and souvenirs. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Updated Festival Map
• Sponsors
• Vendor Updates
• Contest Assignments
• Music Committee

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 annual operating budget, including revenue and expenditure projections, department requests, capital improvements, and potential tax rate and fee adjustments. No formal action is scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Review of proposed FY 25-2026 annual operating budget
• Discussion of revenue and expenditure projections
• Review of proposed tax rate and fee adjustments
• Discussion of department budget and personnel requests
• Capital improvement needs

City Council

The Elgin City Council will meet to discuss routine reports, approve a dispatch service contract, and set dates for public hearings on the FY 2025-2026 budget, capital plan, tax rate, and a proposed home-rule charter amendment. The meeting includes a proclamation, quarterly committee reports, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approve $124,436 annual dispatch service agreement with Bastrop County
• Set public hearing dates for FY 2025-2026 budget, capital plan, and tax rate
• Extend solid waste collection contract with Waste Management of Texas, Inc.
• Call November 4, 2025 special election to amend home-rule charter

The Elgin City Council approved a resolution extending the solid waste collection contract with Waste Management of Texas, Inc., including a 5% annual rate increase. It also approved an ordinance calling a November 4, 2025 special election to amend the city charter, with a change to council member terms from two to three years. The council set public hearing dates for the FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $124,436 annual dispatch services agreement with Bastrop County (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for FY 2025-2026 budget, CIP, and tax rate for Sept 2 and Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of solid waste contract with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance calling Nov 4, 2025 special election for charter amendments (6-3)
• Amended council member terms from two to three years (8-1)
• Rejected amendment to reduce term limits from four to three consecutive terms (4-5)
• Rejected removal of Proposition N from charter election (4-5)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will meet at the Police Department training room to conduct routine procedural items and a closed executive session. The executive session will focus on personnel matters, specifically deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, and interview of candidates for the position of City Manager.

The Elgin City Council convened in executive session to deliberate the appointment, employment, and interview of candidates for the City Manager position. After reconvening in open session, no action was taken on the matter. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Excused Council Member Crim from the meeting (motion by Casnovsky, seconded by Gibson)
• Convened into executive session to interview city manager candidates (no action taken)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three plat applications: a replat of Cedar Grove Subdivision and final plats for Triada Phase 2 and Phase 2-B, which together would create 142 residential lots. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda approval of prior minutes, and announcements.

• Cedar Grove Subdivision Re-Plat (8.255 acres, south of County Line Road and FM 1100)
• Triada Phase 2 Final Plat (110 lots, 47.930 acres, north of FM 1100, west of Elgin High School)
• Triada Phase 2-B Final Plat (32 lots, 5.423 acres, same location)
• Consent agenda: June 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three plats: the Cedar Grove Subdivision Re-Plat (contingent on a redesign reflecting parent and child tracts), the Triada Phase 2 Final Plat (with a condition requiring a minimum floor elevation at or above the effective floodplain), and the Triada Phase 2-B Final Plat (as presented). All three motions passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. The Commission also agreed to schedule a workshop to discuss standardizing floodplain notes on future plats.

• Approved Cedar Grove Subdivision Re-Plat, contingent on redesign showing parent and child tracts (7-0)
• Approved Triada Phase 2 Final Plat, with condition for minimum floor elevation at or above floodplain (7-0)
• Approved Triada Phase 2-B Final Plat as presented (7-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes via consent agenda (7-0)
• Agreed to schedule a workshop on standardizing floodplain notes for future plats

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on three maintenance projects at properties on Depot Street and North Main Street. The board will also receive training on Open Meetings Acts and preservation. Public comment is reserved for residents to address the board.

• 116 Depot Street: Cutbirth Family Dental building gutter replacement and structural protection services
• 11 N Main Street: Maintenance paint project
• 17 N Main Street: Maintenance paint project
• Open Meetings Acts Training by Nick Lealos
• Preservation Training by Amy Miller

General

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee will hear a chief’s update on the new police station, MVCPA grant applications for thermal imaging and Flock cameras, department reorganization, and a pending TxDOT toll road extension update. The meeting also includes approval of January 2025 meeting minutes and discussion of community services projects.

• Status of New Police Station
• MVCPA Grant Application - Thermal Imaging Cameras
• MVCPA Grant Update - Flock Cameras
• Toll Road Extension through Elgin - Pending Update from TxDOT
• Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2025

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to approve June minutes, hear the library manager's report on statistics and programs, discuss updating general library policies, and explore program ideas for the library's makerspace. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 minutes
• Review monthly statistics and programs/services
• Update general library policies (possible action)
• Discuss makerspace program ideas

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss updates on the 24-25 workplan, the Main Street Grant Program, and the GM on Main Community Workshop. They will also review Hogeye event logistics, including vendors, sponsors, electrical changes to Veterans Park, the street dance, and children's activities. The agenda includes public comment, a financial report, and announcements about upcoming community events.

• 24-25 Workplan Updates
• Main Street Grant Program
• GM on Main Community Workshop Update
• Hogeye Updates: Vendor, Sponsor, Electrical Changes to Veterans Park, Street Dance, Children's Activities
• GM on Main Community Input Workshop on July 24th, 5-7pm at the Clever Tiger

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider a $5.1 million design services contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 2, vote on charter propositions for the November ballot, and receive a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, amending EDC by-laws, and authorizing payments for the new police station and utility line upsizing. The council will also enter executive session to discuss interim city manager assignments and recruitment for a permanent city manager.

• Resolution authorizing $5,106,400 design services agreement with Ward Getz and Associates for Wastewater Treatment Plant 2
• Resolution authorizing $53,100 pay application to Baird/Williams for the new police station project
• Resolution authorizing $205,957 agreement for upsizing utility lines in Briarwood development
• Amendments to Elgin EDC by-laws to transfer supervisory authority over EDC Director to City Manager
• Voting on charter propositions for November 4th ballot

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving a Business Enhancement Grant for Birdie's Vintage, a Master Lease Agreement with Headwater Capital Partners for a speculative industrial building in Elgin Business Park III, and a Second Amendment to an Economic Development Agreement with Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1.0 LLC. The board will also discuss amending its by-laws to transfer supervisory authority over the EDC Director to the City Manager, subject to City Council approval, and authorizing strategic support services. An executive session is scheduled for real property and personnel matters.

• Business Enhancement Grant for Birdie's Vintage: $4,250
• Master Lease Agreement with Headwater Capital Partners for speculative industrial building on ~11 acres in Elgin Business Park III
• Second Amendment to Economic Development Agreement with Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1.0 LLC
• Bylaw amendment to transfer EDC Director supervision to City Manager
• Authorization of strategic support services for organizational alignment and economic development planning

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved a Business Enhancement Grant for Birdie's Vintage at $4,450, amended from the original $4,250 request. The board also approved a Master Lease Agreement with Headwater Capital Partners for a speculative industrial building and a second amendment to an Economic Development Agreement with Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1.0 LLC. A by-law amendment to transfer supervisory authority over the EDC Director to the City Manager was tabled for 6 months. Strategic support services were authorized for phase one of a proposal.

• Approved Business Enhancement Grant for Birdie's Vintage at $4,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Lease Agreement with Headwater Capital Partners (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Economic Development Agreement with Aviator Enterprises LLC and Version 1.0 LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled by-law amendment to transfer EDC Director supervision to City Manager (unanimous)
• Authorized strategic support services for phase one (unanimous)

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on amendments to the city charter, beginning with Article X 'General Provisions' and reviewing wording for previously voted amendments. The agenda includes approval of June 4, 2025 minutes and is otherwise routine.

• Discussion and possible action on Charter amendments, Article X 'General Provisions'
• Review wording for previously voted on Charter amendments
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider annexing territory into its extraterritorial jurisdiction, approve a two-year dispatch services agreement with Bastrop County for the police department, and discuss the interim city manager's duties and recruitment for a permanent city manager. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a proclamation, and staff reports.

• Ordinance to annex territory adjacent to the existing extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Two-year dispatch services agreement with Bastrop County for Elgin Police Department at $62,218.00 annually
• Pay Request No. 5 for the Well 17 Project
• Ratification of payment terms for Creeks Crossing utility line upsizing agreement with Brightland Homes
• Appointment of Council Member Love as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a fee schedule discussion and a planned development district review. The board will also hear an Eagle Scout presentation and discuss Friends of Elgin Parks. Informational updates will be provided on the Recreation Center, Morris Memorial Pool, and special events.

• Discussion on Friends of Elgin Parks
• Eagle Scout Presentation - Lorelei Louvier
• Fee Schedule Discussion
• Planned Development District Review
• Updates on Recreation Center, Morris Memorial Pool, and Special Events

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will review monthly statistics and reports on programs and services from the Library Services Manager. The board will also discuss updating standard library policies and exploring ideas for makerspace programs.

• Update Standard Library Policies
• Explore Ideas for Makerspace Programs
• Review of Monthly Statistics
• Review of Programs and Services

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will discuss and possibly take action on a sign application for Birdie's Vintage at 115 N Main Street and maintenance paint requests for three other downtown buildings. The board will also approve minutes from March 26, 2025, hear announcements about local events, and receive preservation training handouts from staff.

• Sign application for Birdie's Vintage at 115 N Main Street
• Maintenance paint at 11 N Main Street
• Maintenance paint at 17 N Main Street
• Maintenance paint at 2 Depot Square
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three final plat applications for new residential subdivisions: Primavesta Phase 1B, Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1, and Harvest Ridge Section 7. The commission will also approve the May 19, 2025 minutes and take public comments.

• Final Plat of Primavesta Subdivision Phase 1B, north of FM 1100 and east of Peppergrass subdivision
• Final Plat of Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1, north of Rolling Meadows on County Line Road
• Final Plat of Harvest Ridge Section 7, east of existing Harvest Ridge subdivision
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three final plats: Primavesta Subdivision Phase 1B, Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1, and Harvest Ridge Section 7. All approvals were contingent on adherence to notes from the Chair, and the Harvest Ridge approval also required review for compliance with the Development Agreement regarding minimum lot size. No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved consent agenda including May 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Primavesta Subdivision Phase 1B, contingent on Chair's notes (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1, contingent on Chair's notes (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Harvest Ridge Section 7, contingent on Chair's notes and DA compliance review (5-0)

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on amendments to the city charter, starting with Article X 'General Provisions' and reviewing wording for previously voted-on amendments. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal, personnel, real property, economic development, or security matters.

• Discussion and possible action on amendments to Charter
• Review wording for previously voted on amendments to the Charter
• Possible executive session for legal, personnel, real property, economic development, or security matters

City Council

The Elgin City Council will discuss requirements for expanding Emergency Services District (ESD) territory, review a proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that excludes certified tax rolls, and consider a contract amendment for CDBG-MIT engineering services. The council will also hold executive sessions on interim city manager assignments, real property matters, and confirming decisions to terminate and appoint an economic development director.

• Discussion of requirements for expansion of Emergency Services District (ESD) territory
• Presentation of proposed CIP FY 2026 (will not include certified tax rolls)
• Resolution amending engineering services contract for CDBG-MIT program (Texas General Land Office Contract 22-085-029-D270)
• Executive session on interim city manager assignments and duties
• Executive session to confirm termination of economic development director and appointment of interim director

The City Council voted 8-0 with one abstention to confirm the Elgin Economic Development Corporation's decision to terminate the economic development director and appoint an interim director. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and an engineering services contract amendment. No funding is currently allocated for the FY 2026 capital improvement plan, which was presented as a planning tool for future review.

• Confirmed EDC termination of economic development director and interim appointment (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including June 3, 2025 minutes and CDBG-MIT engineering services contract amendment (unanimous)
• Discussed ESD 3 expansion requirements; no formal action taken

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests: one to enlarge a sign on N. Ave C, one to reduce side-yard setback and lot width on W. Cleveland St, and two to reduce side-yard setbacks for AC pads on Barn Chime St and Muny Pkwy. The board will also consider the March 13, 2025 minutes. No other substantive action is listed.

• Sign variance to increase sign area from 26.25 to 31.667 sq ft at 34 N. Ave C
• Zoning variance to reduce side-yard setback from 5 ft to 3 ft 2 in and lot width from 60 ft to 39 ft at 509 W. Cleveland St
• Zoning variance to reduce side-yard setback to 3 ft 7 in for AC pad at 13512 Barn Chime St
• Zoning variance to reduce side-yard setback to 4 ft 2 in for AC pad at 13505 Muny Pkwy
• Consent agenda: approval of March 13, 2025 minutes

The Elgin Board of Adjustment approved all four variance requests on the agenda, including a sign area increase, two zoning variances for a property on W. Cleveland St, and two AC pad setback variances in the Creeks Crossing subdivision. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No public comment was made on most items, though a neighbor spoke about the condition of the W. Cleveland St property.

• Approved consent agenda including March 13, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved sign variance at 34 N. Ave C to increase sign area from 26.25 to 31.667 sq ft (4-0)
• Approved zoning variances at 509 W. Cleveland St reducing lot width to 39 ft and side setback to 3'2" for existing structure (4-0)
• Approved AC pad setback variance at 13512 Barn Chime St reducing side setback to 3'7" (4-0)
• Approved AC pad setback variance at 13505 Muny Pkwy reducing side setback to 4'2" (4-0)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss downtown revitalization items including Depot District signage, committee updates, GM on Main grants, Hogeye, and downtown updates. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed, and public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Depot District Signage Update
• GM on Main Grant Updates
• Hogeye Updates
• Downtown Updates
• Juneteenth Community Celebration at Veteran's Park (June 12-14)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will discuss and possibly approve several economic development items, including a $20,000 grant to Amuego, Inc., about $10,000 for a grease interceptor system in Downtown Elgin, and a master lease agreement with Headwater Capital Partners for a speculative industrial building in Elgin Business Park III. The board will also consider amending its by-laws to transfer supervisory authority over the EDC Director to the City Manager, and may name an acting or interim director. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and personnel matters, including the EDC Director's evaluation.

• Business Enhancement Grant for Amuego, Inc. - $20,000
• Funding for grease interceptor system - approximately $10,000
• Master Lease Agreement with Headwater Capital Partners for speculative industrial building on ~10 acres in Elgin Business Park III
• Proposed by-law amendment to transfer EDC Director supervision to City Manager
• Possible action to name Acting or Interim EDC Director

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board discussed a $20,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Amuego, Inc. for a roof replacement, but no vote was recorded, so the item was not approved. The board also heard public comment opposing a proposed bylaw change that would make the EDC Director report to the City Manager instead of the board. Minutes from May 14, 2025, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed $20,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Amuego, Inc. (no action taken)
• Heard public comment opposing bylaw change for EDC Director reporting

General

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a financial report and new business items such as festival layout, sponsors, vendor updates, contest assignments, music committee, and souvenirs. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Financial report
• Festival layout discussion
• Sponsors discussion
• Vendor updates
• Contest assignments

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee is meeting to review wording for previously voted-on amendments to the City Charter. The committee will also discuss and potentially take action on amendments beginning with Article V, Section 2.

• Discussion and possible action on amendments to the City Charter
• Review of wording for previously voted-on Charter amendments
• Discussion and possible action on Article V, Section 2 of the Charter

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a 10-acre parcel (Travis County Parcel 248221) from R-1 single-family to R-2 single-family and duplex. They will also consider several resolutions, including rescinding a prior resolution for a water treatment plant generator project and authorizing a request for proposals for CDBG mitigation services. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, street closures for the Hogeye Festival, and pay requests for the police department and booster station projects. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro Tem and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Rezone Parcel 248221 from R-1 to R-2 (10 acres)
• Rescind Resolution 2021-07-06-30 for HMGP water treatment plant generator project
• Authorize RFP for CDBG Mitigation Resilient Communities Program admin services
• Approve street closures for Hogeye Festival (Oct 24-25) and open container waiver
• Authorize pay requests for Police Department project (FGMA No. 28 & 29) and Pistol Hill Booster Station (No. 15)

The Elgin City Council approved an ordinance rezoning a 10-acre parcel on FM 1100 from R-1 (single-family) to R-2 (single-family and duplex) district, despite a resident's concerns about lot size, flooding, and road size. The council also approved resolutions for engineering services for a water treatment plant generator project and to apply for a Resilient Communities grant for a comprehensive plan. Sue Brashar was re-elected as Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved R-2 rezoning of Parcel 248221 on FM 1100 (7-2)
• Approved resolution authorizing interim city manager to execute agreement with Gradient Leadership Solutions for finance services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution rescinding 2021 resolution and authorizing staff to request qualifications for HMGP water treatment plant generator project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing RFP for CDBG-Mitigation Resilient Communities program services (unanimous)
• Re-elected Sue Brashar as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Hogeye Festival street closures and open container waiver (unanimous)

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee will discuss and possibly vote on amendments to the city charter, starting with Article V Section 2. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion and possible action on charter amendments (Article V Section 2)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to review financial reports, grant updates, and downtown development projects. The board will also discuss fire inspection fees and scheduling, as well as updates regarding the Hogeye event.

• Grant and budget discussion
• GM on Main grant updates
• Depot District signage updates
• Fire inspection fees and reinspection scheduling
• Marketing and financial assistance grants

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for a police crime prevention grant and amend an agreement to transfer water service from Aqua WSC to the City of Elgin. The council will also review pay requests for the annual street resurfacing program and the Elgin Police Department project. Additionally, the council will meet in executive session to discuss emergency medical services and interim city manager duties.

• Resolution to apply for Texas DMV Crime Prevention Authority grant funds
• Amendment to transfer water CCN service from Aqua WSC to the City of Elgin
• Pay Request No. 4 for FY2023-2024 Annual Street Resurfacing Program
• Pay Request No. 16 for the Elgin Police Department project
• Executive session regarding Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 agreement

The Elgin City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Texas DMV crime prevention grant for police thermal imaging cameras, and authorized an amendment to a water service transfer agreement. In executive session, the Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services with Bastrop County ESD No. 3, including enhanced services for Travis County and the Elgin ETJ. The Council also reconsidered and amended the water agreement to allow the Interim City Manager to execute it.

• Approved resolution to apply for Texas DMV crime prevention grant for police thermal imaging cameras (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to water CCN service transfer agreement with Aqua WSC (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bastrop County ESD No. 3 (unanimous)
• Reconsidered and amended water agreement to allow Interim City Manager to execute (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Juneteenth fee waiver, and pay requests (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone land at 14021 Klaus Lane and review a preliminary plat for an 800-lot development. The commission will also approve minutes from their April 28, 2025, meeting.

• Rezoning 14021 Klaus Lane from R-1 to R-2
• Elgin Gateway Preliminary Plat for 800 lots on 241.634 acres
• Public hearing for Project 202500038
• Public hearing for Project 202500002

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for a property at 14021 Klaus Lane, allowing duplex development. They also approved a preliminary plat for the 800-lot Elgin Gateway subdivision, contingent on review of compliance with a note about minimum lot width. Both items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved consent agenda including April 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of R-2 rezoning at 14021 Klaus Lane (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Elgin Gateway subdivision, contingent on Note #19 compliance (6-0)

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee meets to discuss and possibly act on previously voted amendments to the city charter, starting with Article IV Section 3. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like approving minutes and adjourning.

• Discussion and possible action on charter amendments, beginning with Article IV Section 3

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to review monthly statistics and library programs. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on the Long Range Plan for 2025-2030 and the budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 minutes
• Long Range Plan 2025-2030
• FY 2026 Budget

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss city council goals, consider amending its bylaws to transfer supervisory authority over the EDC director to the city manager, and receive a status report on the business park commercial investment. The board will also convene an executive session to evaluate the EDC director.

• Amend bylaws to transfer EDC director oversight to city manager
• Receive and discuss city council goals on industrial/commercial land, economic development, and healthcare services
• Executive session to evaluate EDC director performance
• Business park commercial investment status report
• Possible action on executive session matters upon reconvening

General

The Elgin City Council will canvass the May 3, 2025 general election returns and administer the oath of office to newly elected council members. The agenda also includes a consent item to appoint a member to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no formal action can be taken on non-agenda items.

• Resolution canvassing election returns and declaring results of May 3, 2025 general election
• Oath of office for newly elected City Council members
• Appointment of Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors member (consent agenda)

The Elgin City Council canvassed the May 3, 2025 general election results, declaring Tiffany St. Pierre the winner for Ward 3 with 72 votes (56%) and Liston Crim the winner for Ward 4 with 101 votes (72%). The council also approved appointing Council Member Swain to the Economic Development Corporation Board. Newly elected members St. Pierre and Crim were sworn in, and outgoing members Dennis and Callahan were recognized.

• Approved canvassing election results for May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared Tiffany St. Pierre winner for Ward 3 (72 votes, 56%)
• Declared Liston Crim winner for Ward 4 (101 votes, 72%)
• Appointed Council Member Swain to Economic Development Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to newly elected council members

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on creating a timeline to review the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, review the Municode Ordinance, and review a Planned Development District. The board will also receive updates on the Recreation Center, Morris Memorial Pool, and special events, with no action expected on those items.

• Create timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Review Municode Ordinance
• Planned Development District Review
• Recreation Center updates
• Morris Memorial Pool updates

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider a railroad agreement for the Safe Routes to School Project, a real estate contract with DLJ Holdings LLC, and an engineering services agreement for the Taylor Lane Drainage Project. The council will also review updates to the schedule of fees and charges and discuss quarterly reports from local boards and commissions.

• Pay Request No. 3 for the FY2023-2024 Annual Street Resurfacing Program
• Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Safe Routes to School Project
• Real estate contract between the Elgin Economic Development Corporation and DLJ Holdings LLC
• Agreement for engineering services for the Taylor Lane Drainage Project
• Ordinance updating the Comprehensive Schedule of Fees and Charges

The Elgin City Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the purchase of approximately 38 acres of land for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was made by Council Member Casnovsky and seconded by Council Member Callahan, and all members voted in favor. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss interim City Manager assignments and duties, and a reminder of a special meeting on May 13th to canvass votes and swear in new council members.

• Approved purchase of ~38 acres for Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on creating a timeline to review the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, reviewing Municode ordinances, and a Planned Development District review. The board will also receive updates on the Recreation Center and special events, with no action expected on those items.

• Create timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Review Municode ordinances
• Planned Development District review
• Recreation Center updates (informational)
• Special Events & Programming updates (informational)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the final plat for the 2.673-acre Trinity Ranch EMS Lot, located east of Upper Elgin River Road and south of Grist Mill Lane. The meeting includes procedural items, a parliamentary presentation, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Final plat vote for Trinity Ranch EMS Lot (2.673 acres) at Upper Elgin River Road and Grist Mill Lane
• Public hearing scheduled for Trinity Ranch EMS Lot final plat
• Consent agenda includes March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for the Trinity Ranch EMS Lot, a 2.673-acre tract to be donated to the City and then deeded to an emergency service provider. Approval was contingent on revising the wording of Note 2 regarding floodplain. The commission also approved the March 24, 2025 minutes and received a presentation on parliamentary procedure.

• Approved consent agenda including March 24, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Trinity Ranch EMS Lot contingent on revision of Note 2 (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to consider several items, including a policy and procedure for the library makerspace, the Long Range Plan for 2025-2030, the FY 2026 budget, and a fee schedule. The board will also receive a report from the Library Services Manager on monthly statistics and programs. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Library Makerspace - Policy and Procedure
• Long Range Plan 2025-2030
• FY 2026 Budget
• Fee Schedule
• Approval of minutes from Nov 21, 2024 and Apr 10, 2025 meetings

City Council

The Elgin City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Lund Farm Municipal Utility District, including consenting to the annexation of 16.766 acres and approving amended wholesale water and wastewater service agreements. The council will also vote on routine consent agenda items, including pay requests for the Veterans Park expansion and street resurfacing, and a waiver of the open container ordinance for the Luna Market event. A proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a finance department update are also on the agenda.

• Resolution consenting to annexation of 16.766 acres into Lund Farm MUD
• Amended wholesale water service agreement with Lund Farm MUD
• Amended wastewater service agreement with Lund Farm MUD
• Pay requests No. 13 and 14 for Veterans Park Expansion Project
• Waiver of open container ordinance for Luna Market on June 6, 2025

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its March 24, 2025 session and to discuss possible amendments to the city charter. The agenda includes an overview of previous action on the process and timeline, followed by discussion and possible action on charter amendments. This is a working session focused on potential changes to the city's governing document.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting
• Overview of previous action on process and timeline
• Discussion and possible action on amendments to Charter

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on a new makerspace policy and procedures document. No other formal decisions are scheduled. Public comment is allowed under set rules.

• Library Makerspace - Policy and Procedure

General

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly approve two Business Enhancement Grants totaling $13,225 for Things Celtic and the Lightening Bar. They will also review changes to the city’s grants program and receive a status report on commercial investment in the local business park.

• Possible approval of $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic
• Possible approval of $3,225 Business Enhancement Grant for the Lightening Bar
• Discussion of changes to Elgin Economic Development grants program
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation approved two Business Enhancement Grants: $10,000 for Things Celtic and $3,225 for Lightening Bar, both unanimously. The board also approved changes to the EDC grants program. No public comments were made, and the meeting included an executive session on real property and personnel matters.

• Approved $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic (unanimous)
• Approved $3,225 Business Enhancement Grant for Lightening Bar (unanimous)
• Approved changes to the Elgin Economic Development grants program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.306 acres at Elgin Business Park (Parcel 13303) from General Industrial (I) to General Commercial (C-2). The council will also vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and payments for city projects, and discuss the Interim City Manager's duties in executive session.

• Rezone 2.306 acres at Elgin Business Park (Swenson Blvd & Dildy Dr) from I to C-2
• Change Order No. 3 for Well 17 Project
• Pay Request No. 14 for Pistol Hill Booster Station Project
• Pay Request No. 4 for Roy Rivers Utility Extension Project
• Repairs to deck at 114 Central Ave (Historic Freight Depot)

The Elgin City Council approved a rezoning of approximately 2.306 acres at Elgin Business Park Lot 3 (fronting Swenson Boulevard and Dildy Drive) from General Industrial (I) to General Commercial (C-2), with Council Member Casnovsky voting no. The council also approved a resolution to fund deck repairs at the Historic Freight Depot (114 Central Ave) using savings from the Nosfinger House renovations, and approved several consent agenda items including change orders, pay requests, and an encroachment agreement. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved rezoning of 2.306 acres from I to C-2 (6-1, Casnovsky no)
• Approved resolution for deck repairs at Historic Freight Depot (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including change order No. 3 for Well 17 project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pay request No. 14 for Pistol Hill Booster Station (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pay request No. 4 for Roy Rivers Utility Extension (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including engineering services agreement for Kennedy Street and County Line Road widening (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including encroachment agreement with Ross for 402 Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CAPCOG engineering services contract (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to conduct new business, including electing officers, setting 2025 goals, and reviewing long-term plans. No formal decisions are scheduled on the Girl Scout project proposal or other items listed under new business.

• Elect officers for 2025
• Set 2025 Parks Advisory Board Goals
• Create timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Review Municode Ordinances

City Council

This is a City Council retreat to develop and prioritize goals for the interim city manager, based on advance interviews. The council will discuss these goals with senior staff and review next steps. The agenda is primarily a working session, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion and prioritization of goals for the interim city manager
• Presentation of objectives and summary of advance retreat interviews
• Discussion of goals with leadership team (senior staff)
• Possible executive session for personnel, real property, or economic development matters

The City Council held a strategic planning session and identified six priorities: Economic Development, Elgin's Unique Identity, Healthcare Services, Industrial and Commercial Land, Infrastructure, and Public Safety. They also defined short-term and mid-term milestones for each priority, such as business recruitment, land acquisition, and road improvements. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the session was for planning and discussion only.

• Adopted six strategic priorities: Economic Development, Unique Identity, Healthcare Services, Industrial/Commercial Land, Infrastructure, Public Safety
• Set milestones for Economic Development including business recruitment (ST) and retention program (MT)
• Set milestones for Infrastructure including road improvements, water/sewer assessment, and fiber expansion
• Set milestones for Public Safety including staffing, first responder training, and homeless action plan
• Set milestones for Healthcare Services including pressuring Seton and recruiting hospitals
• Set milestones for Industrial/Commercial Land including scouting, finding, and buying land

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve past minutes, discuss new business including electing officers and setting 2025 goals, and receive updates on recreation center projects and special events. No formal decisions are scheduled on items not listed on the agenda.

• Elect Officers
• Set 2025 Parks Advisory Board Goals
• Create Timeline to Review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Planned Development District Review
• Girl Scout Project Proposal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a rezoning request for a 2.3-acre parcel in the Elgin Business Park. The agenda includes a public hearing, staff and applicant presentations, and discussion before any recommendation is made.

• Project #202500020: Rezone 2.306-acre parcel (Parcel 133003) from I General Industrial to C-2 General Commercial District at Dildy Drive and Swenson Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a rezoning request for a 2.306-acre parcel in the Elgin Business Park, changing it from General Industrial (I) to General Commercial (C-2). The recommendation also asks City Council to update the Comprehensive Use Plan for the Elgin Business Park. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including February 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Parcel 133003 from I to C-2 (6-0)
• Recommended City Council update Comprehensive Use Plan for Elgin Business Park (6-0)

General

The Elgin Charter Review Committee is meeting to organize and begin its work, including electing officers and setting a process and timeline. They will hear a presentation from Attorney Zech and discuss possible amendments to the city charter. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation by Attorney Zech
• Election of officers
• Discussion and action on process and timeline
• Discussion and possible action on proposed charter amendments

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board will meet to consider several items, including a makerspace policy and procedure, a long-range plan, the FY 2026 budget, and a fee schedule. The board will also receive a report from the Library Services Manager on statistics and programs, and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on Library Makerspace policy and procedure
• Discussion and possible action on Long Range Plan
• Discussion and possible action on FY 2026 Budget
• Discussion and possible action on Fee Schedule
• Report on monthly statistics and programs/services

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing engineering services for the Wastewater Plant II project, amending a wastewater service agreement, and hiring a recruiter for a finance director. They will also receive updates on EMS and quarterly board reports, and discuss personnel and real property in executive session.

• Resolution to execute engineering services proposals for survey and environmental review of Wastewater Plant II project
• Resolution to execute first amendment to pass-through wastewater service agreement at Poth Tract
• Resolution to execute agreement with Strategic Government Resources for finance director recruitment
• Consent agenda includes pay request No. 1 for FY2023-2024 annual street resurfacing program and pay request No. 19 for Elgin Police Department project bid package #2
• Request to close Depot Street for community potluck on March 21, 2025

The Elgin City Council approved three resolutions authorizing the interim city manager to execute contracts for wastewater plant engineering services, a wastewater service amendment with Crossroads Utilities, and a finance director recruitment agreement. The council also received an update on EMS negotiations with ESD No. 3 and heard from ESD No. 3 and Acadian Medical Services, but took no formal action on EMS. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved engineering services for wastewater plant survey and environmental review (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment for pass-through wastewater service at Poth Tract (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Strategic Government Resources for finance director recruitment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including street resurfacing pay request and police department project pay request (unanimous)
• Received EMS subcommittee update; no action taken

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning variance to reduce minimum onsite parking to zero spaces at 207 E 2nd St. A second variance request for 34 North Avenue C has been withdrawn by the applicant. The board will also approve minutes from January 9, 2025, and note a vacant seat for Junior Alternate.

• Variance to reduce minimum onsite parking to zero at 207 E 2nd St (Project #202500013)
• Variance to reduce minimum onsite parking to zero at 34 North Avenue C (Project #202500014) - withdrawn
• Consent agenda: approval of January 9, 2025 minutes
• Announcement: David Lanford's Junior Alternate seat vacant

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss downtown revitalization efforts, including updates on the Depot District, a GM on Main grant, and the 2025 work plan. They will also hear reports on the Hogeye event and downtown updates, and consider marketing or financial assistance grants if applicable. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Depot District Update
• GM on Main Grant
• 2025 Work Plan Updates & Committee Training
• Hogeye Update
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet March 12, 2025 to discuss and possibly vote on a $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic, a real estate contract with Cullen Health, and a contribution agreement with Headwater Capital LLC. The board will also receive a status report on the Business Park Commercial Investment and hold an executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

• $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic
• Real Estate Contract with Cullen Health
• Contribution Agreement with Headwater Capital LLC
• Business Park Commercial Investment Status Report
• Executive Session for real property and personnel discussions

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation tabled a $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic, requesting more financial details. The board also declined to act on a real estate contract with Cullen Health, citing concerns about City Council support. A contribution agreement with Headwater Capital LLC was tabled, and the board went into executive session for real property and personnel discussions.

• Approved minutes from Feb 12, 2025 meeting and board retreat (unanimous)
• Tabled $10,000 Business Enhancement Grant for Things Celtic, requesting business plan and projections
• Took no action on Real Estate Contract with Cullen Health, citing City Council concerns
• Tabled Contribution Agreement with Headwater Capital LLC

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to discuss new business items including logo design, festival layout, sponsors, vendors, contests, target dates, and souvenirs. No formal action is expected on items not on the agenda, and public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Logo design discussion
• Festival layout planning
• Sponsor recruitment
• Vendor selection
• Contests and target dates

City Council

The Elgin City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including authorizing property acquisition by agreement or eminent domain, appointing members to a Charter Review Committee, and approving contracts and change orders. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, board appointments, and resolutions related to CDBG-MIT grants and the wastewater treatment plant expansion. An executive session is scheduled to discuss interim city manager assignments and duties.

• Authorizing acquisition of property interests by agreement or eminent domain
• Appointment of two representatives to the Charter Review Committee
• Resolution to approve letter of engagement with Del Carmen Consulting LLC for racial profiling data analysis for the police department
• Resolution authorizing pay application No. 37 with CSA Construction for wastewater treatment plant expansion
• Resolution authorizing change order No. 1 for FY2023-2024 annual street resurfacing program

The Elgin City Council approved a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire temporary and permanent easements for the Elm Creek sewer project in Bastrop County, with one council member voting against. The council also approved all 10 consent agenda items, including resolutions related to CDBG-MIT grants, a wastewater treatment plant pay application, and a street resurfacing change order. Additionally, the council appointed two representatives to the Charter Review Committee and charged it with a full review, adding a deadline to place amendments on the November 2025 ballot.

• Approved eminent domain resolution for sewer easements (7-1, Love opposed)
• Approved all 10 consent agenda items unanimously
• Appointed two representatives to Charter Review Committee
• Approved Charter Review Committee charge with November 2025 ballot deadline
• Excused Council Member Dennis from meeting
• Set Strategic Planning Session for March 29, 2025

Library Advisory Board

The Elgin Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the library manager's report on statistics and programs, and discuss old business including the Library Makerspace and the Long Range Plan. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Report from Library Services Manager on monthly statistics and programs
• Discussion of Library Makerspace
• Discussion of Long Range Plan
• Returning board member Yenifer Ibarra

Historic Review Board

The Elgin Historic Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several applications for two Central Avenue businesses: the Lightnin' Bar (sign, side yard patio, fencing, sidewalk dining) and Elgin Snowcones/Tropical Sno (site plan, storage shed, outdoor freezers, restroom). The board will also approve minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 109 B Central Avenue, Lightnin' Bar: sign application
• 109 B Central Avenue, Lightnin' Bar: side yard patio application
• 109 B Central Avenue, Lightnin' Bar: fencing application
• 109 B Central Avenue, Lightnin' Bar: sidewalk dining area application
• 209 Central Avenue, Elgin Snowcones/Tropical Sno: site plan with building, storage shed, outdoor freezers, and restroom applications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the January 27, 2025 minutes and swearing in newly appointed members. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Oath of office for newly appointed commission members

The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the consent agenda. Two new members, Danica Morgan and Taylor Christian, were sworn in and seated. The commission also heard announcements about a car wash opening and a Board of Adjustment vacancy.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Administered oath of office to Danica Morgan and Taylor Christian

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to handle routine election-related business: certifying unopposed candidates and ordering cancellation of the election for Wards 1 and 2. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Certification of unopposed candidates
• Order of cancellation of election for Wards 1 & 2

The City Council certified that candidates for Wards 1 and 2 were unopposed and approved the cancellation of the election for those wards. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Certified unopposed candidates for Wards 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Approved order canceling election for Wards 1 and 2 (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will discuss new business items including sponsor levels, vendor fees, contest assignments, logo design, and target dates/calendar updates. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal action is listed for these discussion items.

• Sponsor levels discussion
• Vendor fees discussion
• Contest assignments discussion
• Logo design discussion
• Target dates/update calendar discussion

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex two tracts totaling 28.823 acres (parcels 99528 and 39675) and rezone them to a Planned Development District. The council will also discuss the FY 26 budget calendar, city manager and director searches, and consent agenda items including event permits and fee waivers. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property purchase and interim city manager assignments.

• Annexation of 4.909-acre tract (parcel 99528) including portion of Swenson Boulevard
• Annexation of 23.914-acre tract (parcel 39675)
• Rezoning of both parcels (28.823 acres total) to Planned Development District (PDD)
• Resolution consenting to creation of Rivers Market Place Municipal Management District
• Resolution authorizing engineering services for Wastewater Plant II project

The Elgin City Council approved the annexation of two tracts totaling 28.823 acres, assigned them to Ward 2, and rezoned them as a Planned Development District. It also approved contracting with SGR for the city manager search (5-2), with Affion for the finance director search, and with SGR for the community services director search. Consent agenda items, including event permits and fee waivers, were approved, and the Economic Development Corporation Board appointment was tabled.

• Approved annexation of 4.909-acre tract (Parcel 99528) (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 23.914-acre tract (Parcel 39675) (unanimous)
• Approved assigning annexed tracts to Ward 2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 28.823 acres to Planned Development District (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SGR for city manager search (5-2)
• Approved contract with Affion for finance director search (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SGR for community services director search (unanimous)
• Tabled Economic Development Corporation Board appointment (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to review its 2025 Plan of Work and discuss potential real estate transactions in a closed executive session. The board may take action after reconvening from the closed session.

• Review Plan of Work for 2025
• Executive session to discuss real property transactions and personnel matters

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board met on February 12, 2025, and moved the review of the 2025 Plan of Work into executive session. The board discussed real property and personnel matters in closed session, then reconvened in open session without taking any action. The meeting adjourned at 2:51 PM.

• Moved 2025 Plan of Work review into executive session
• Entered executive session for real property and personnel discussions
• Reconvened to open session with no action taken
• Adjourned at 2:51 PM

General

The Elgin Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly approve a $305,500 property purchase at Central Avenue and South Avenue A. They may also recommend creating the Rivers Market Place Municipal Management District for the City Council to consider on February 18th. The board will hold an executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters before reconvening.

• Purchase property at Central Avenue & South Avenue A for $305,500 (parcel ID R12268)
• Recommend approval of Rivers Market Place Municipal Management District for City Council vote on February 18th
• Executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss downtown revitalization efforts. New business includes Depot District updates, a design team request, and a potential sponsorship for the Elgin Music Festival. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Depot District Updates
• Design Team Request
• Elgin Music Festival Sponsorship
• Downtown Updates
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants

City Council

The Elgin City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone two properties: one from highway commercial to general industrial near North Highway 95 and Mogonye Lane, and another from general industrial to general commercial in the Elgin Business Park. The council will also consider an ordinance calling a general election for May 3, 2025, and discuss the city manager search, non-profit funding, charter review, and police pay scale.

• Rezone from C-3 to I for parcels 15336 and 87879 (Corlin Subdivision, Lots 2 and 3) on North Highway 95
• Rezone from I to C-2 for parcel 84627 (Elgin Business Park, Lot 2, 0.996 acres)
• Ordinance calling May 3, 2025 general election for city officials
• Consent agenda includes payment applications for Elgin Police Department Station and Roy Rivers Project Phase IV, and change orders for wastewater plant expansion
• Discussion on police pay scale 2025 and city manager search process

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including a replat, a subdivision variance, two zoning map amendments, and a final plat for a 222-lot subdivision. The commission will also workshop annexation and PDD rezoning for Cardwell Estates and an amendment to the Lund Farms Concept Plan and Development Agreement.

• Replat of Brown McDade Subdivision (10.953 acres) to create 2 lots at 1110 Old McDade Road
• Variance for flag lot at 14808 County Line Rd (R-1 district)
• Rezone from I to C-2 at Dildy Drive and Swenson Boulevard (Elgin Business Park, 0.996 acres)
• Rezone from C-3 to I at Corlin Subdivision Lots 2 & 3 (west of N Hwy 95, north of Mogonye Ln)
• Final plat Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1: 222 lots on 48.419 acres

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a replat for Brown McDade Subdivision, a subdivision variance for a flag lot at 14808 County Line Rd, and a final plat for Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1, all contingent on noted changes. It also recommended approval of two rezoning requests: one from Industrial to Commercial at Dildy Drive and Swenson Boulevard, and one from Highway Commercial to Industrial on North Highway 95. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved replat for Brown McDade Subdivision (5-0), contingent on noted changes
• Approved subdivision variance for flag lot at 14808 County Line Rd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from I to C-2 at Dildy Dr & Swenson Blvd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from C-3 to I on N Hwy 95 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Lund Subdivision Section 1 Phase 1 (5-0), contingent on noted changes

Historic Review Board

This agenda is a report from the Historic Review Board to the City Council, summarizing the board's activities across four quarters. It lists the board members and the applications reviewed, including new construction, façade, sign, and training items. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a procedural update.

• 200-300 Block Depot Street – Sidewalk and Streetscape
• Veterans Memorial Park Expansion – New Construction and Public Art
• 111 South Main Street – El Maguey Mexican Restaurant – Façade Application
• 202 Depot Street – Elgin Police Department – New Construction
• 116 Depot Street – Cutbirth Family Dental – Façade Application

City Council

The Elgin City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the distribution of community nonprofit support funding, appointments to the Charter Review Committee, the 2025 police pay scale, and the process for searching for a new city manager. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for payments related to the police department station project and the Roy Rivers Project Phase IV, as well as board appointments and meeting minutes. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss interim city manager assignments and duties.

• Resolution authorizing payment application with Baird/Williams Construction for Elgin Police Department Station Project (3 items)
• Resolution authorizing change order for Roy Rivers Project Phase IV additional engineering services
• Resolution authorizing pay estimate no. 2 for Roy Rivers Project Phase IV for Atlas Construction Corp.
• Discussion and possible direction on distribution of community non-profit support funding in FY2024-2025 budget
• Direction to staff regarding Police Pay Scale 2025

Main Street Board

The Elgin Main Street Board is meeting to discuss several items, including the upcoming Main Street Retreat in Buda, the Depot District Committee, Hogeye planning, and the draft 25-26 Art Plan. They will also consider marketing and financial assistance grants if applicable. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Main Street Retreat on February 6th in Buda, TX
• Depot District Committee update
• Hogeye planning discussion
• 25-26 Draft Art Plan
• Marketing/Financial Assistance Grants (if applicable)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Elgin Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold its January 16 meeting to elect officers, set 2025 goals, and begin a review of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The board will also discuss a Planned Development District review and receive updates on the Recreation Center without taking action.

• Elect officers for 2025
• Set 2025 Parks Advisory Board Goals
• Create timeline to review Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Planned Development District Review
• Recreation Center Updates (informative only)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Elgin Public Safety Advisory Committee will hear an update from the police chief on the status of the new police station, a grant application for additional Flock Safety cameras, traffic enforcement initiatives, and Main Street limit signs. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 12, 2024 meeting. No formal action is expected on the chief's update items.

• Status of new police station
• TXDMV grant application for additional Flock Safety cameras
• Traffic enforcement initiatives
• Main Street limit signs update
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Elgin Board of Adjustment will meet on January 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Elgin Public Library Annex Council Chambers to consider two zoning variance requests. The board will also follow standard procedural items including public comment and consent agenda approval.

• Project #202400085: Variance to reduce front yard depth from 25 ft to 15 ft and increase impervious coverage from 10% to 24% for accessory buildings at 608 Old McDade Rd
• Project #202400090: Variance to allow a six-foot black vinyl coated chain link fence at Elgin High School, 14000 County Line Road

The Board of Adjustment voted to grant a modified setback variance of 23 feet (instead of the requested 15 feet) for a carport at 608 Old McDade Rd, and approved an impervious coverage variance for accessory buildings from 10% to 24% with a stipulation that structures not be enclosed by more than three walls. A motion to deny the setback variance failed. The board also unanimously approved a fence variance for Elgin High School.

• Denied motion to deny setback variance (2-3)
• Approved setback variance to 23 feet (3-2)
• Approved impervious coverage variance to 24% with 3-wall stipulation (4-1)
• Approved Elgin High School fence variance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 12, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Elgin City Council will review routine appointments, quarterly reports, and funding agreements at this meeting. Key discussions include potential changes to school speed zone enforcement, a street resurfacing program, and community non-profit support funding. The Council may also address real estate purchases and the Interim City Manager position in executive session.

• Resolution to authorize street resurfacing program for FY2023-2024
• Ordinance amendment to adjust school speed zone enforcement timelines
• Funding agreement for hotel occupancy tax expenditure with Elgin Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion on possible City Charter amendments or committee creation
• Executive session to deliberate real property purchase and Interim City Manager position