Johnson City public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council and Board of Adjustment will review a zoning variance for a used car dealership and a grant request for a holiday light display. The body will also address budget amendments, investment policies for FYE 2026, and a finance contract for a police vehicle.

• Variance application for a used car dealership at 109 S. US Hwy. 281
• Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant request of $7,500.00 - $17,500.00 for Lights Spectacular Hill Country Style, Inc.
• Ordinance authorizing budget amendments for the FYE 2025 Municipal budget
• Finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for one police vehicle
• Encroachment license for an LBJ Middle School monument sign near 406 W. Main St.

The council approved a $17,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for Lights Spectacular. It also approved a wall sign permit for Grace & Gratitude Coop and nominated candidates for the Blanco County Appraisal District board. A motion to award a variance for a used‑car dealership failed for lack of a second, and two items were postponed.

• Approved $17,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant to Lights Spectacular (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign permit for Grace & Gratitude Coop at 104 E. Pecan Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of candidates for Blanco County Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Approved casting one vote for Texas Municipal League Region 7 Director election (unanimous)
• Variance for used‑car dealership at 109 S. US Hwy 281 denied (motion died for lack of a second)
• Resolution designating official newspaper postponed to next meeting
• Encroachment license for LBJ Middle School monument sign postponed
• Finance contract for police vehicle postponed pending upfitting cost questions

City Council

The City Council met on Monday, October 27, 2025 for a special workshop. City Attorney Charles Zech presented the roles and responsibilities of city officials and staff, along with parliamentary procedures. No motions were made and no decisions were recorded on this item.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Corey Brotzman's greenhouse/plant nursery at 209 E. Main St. The commission also unanimously appointed Kenneth Bible as Chairperson, Suree Birck as Vice‑Chair, and Commissioner Babb as Secretary. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for greenhouse at 209 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Bible as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Suree Birck as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Babb as Secretary (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Johnson City Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on September 23, 2025 at City Hall. The commission will discuss and act on the minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting. It will also consider a sign permit application for a wall sign at 104 E. Pecan Dr. submitted by Grace & Gratitude Coop.

• Discussion and action on minutes of the July 22, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Sign permit application for a wall sign at 104 E. Pecan Dr. from Grace & Gratitude Coop

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved a sign permit application from Grace & Gratitude Coop for a wall sign at 104 E. Pecan Dr. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Grace & Gratitude Coop wall sign at 104 E. Pecan Dr. (unanimous)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will consider several actions, including designating an official newspaper for fiscal year 2026 and adopting an ordinance to name a bank depository for municipal funds. It will also vote on a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation to fund one police vehicle, review an encroachment license for a monument sign near 406 W. Pecan Dr., and discuss a memorandum on wastewater treatment facility engineering and grant opportunities.

• Resolution designating an official newspaper for FY 2026
• Finance contract with Government Capital Corporation to finance one police vehicle
• Encroachment license application for LBJ Middle School monument sign near 406 W. Pecan Dr.
• Memorandum for wastewater treatment facility preliminary engineering report and USDA grant application
• Ordinance designating a bank depository for the municipality’s funds

At the regular meeting on October 21, 2025, the council approved a resolution designating the Johnson City Record Courier as the primary newspaper and the Highlander as the secondary newspaper for fiscal year 2026. Councilmember Richardson moved to approve the item as presented, Mayor Pro Tempore Babb seconded, and all members voted in favor. No other decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved designation of Johnson City Record Courier (primary) and Highlander (secondary) as official newspapers for FY 2026 (all in favor)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will approve prior meeting minutes and fiscal year revenue and expense reports. Council members will discuss a zoning request from Camp Bubba Antiques for signage at 209 E. Main St., Ste. A, and will vote on the city's allocation of votes for the 2026‑2027 term of the Blanco County Appraisal District Board. Additional items include a quitclaim to the Johnson City Masonic Lodge for property at 403 W. Main St. and a closed‑session review of hotel occupancy tax collection from Best Western and a development agreement extension for land in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes of Oct 7, Oct 21, and Oct 27, 2025 meetings (Consent Agenda)
• Approve FY 2025 and FY 2026 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports (Consent Agenda)
• Consider Camp Bubba Antiques request for wall and awning/canopy signage at 209 E. Main St., Ste. A (Zoning)
• Allocate Johnson City votes for the 2026‑2027 term of the Blanco County Appraisal District Board (Resolution)
• Approve quitclaim to Johnson City Masonic Lodge for property at 403 W. Main St. (Quitclaim)

The council approved several routine items, including the consent agenda and financial reports, unanimously. It approved Camp Bubba Antiques' signage request and a quitclaim to the Johnson City Masonic Lodge. The council allocated 133 appraisal district board votes to Shelton Coleman (3-1) and postponed policy revisions until November 18. It also authorized a lawsuit against HK Hospitality for unpaid hotel occupancy taxes and approved an extension to a development agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes and FY2025/2026 financial reports) unanimously
• Approved Camp Bubba Antiques signage application at 209 E. Main St., Ste. A unanimously
• Approved allocation of 133 Blanco County Appraisal District Board votes to Shelton Coleman (3-1, 1 absent)
• Approved Quitclaim to Johnson City Masonic Lodge for property at 403 W. Main St. unanimously
• Postponed City Council Policies and Procedures discussion until November 18 unanimously
• Authorized City Staff to file suit against HK Hospitality, LLC for unpaid hotel occupancy taxes unanimously
• Approved extension to Development and Impact Fee Credit Agreement for TX-290-1031, LLC unanimously

City Council

The City Council will discuss and take action on city policies and procedures, as well as the Johnson City Police Department take-home vehicle policy. The meeting includes reports on infrastructure and the 75% design set for the police station.

• Discussion and action on City Council Policies and Procedures
• Discussion and action on amendments to the JCPD Take Home Vehicle Policy
• Report on Johnson City Police Station - 75% DD Set
• Public Works asset and infrastructure reports related to a September 2025 Corrective Action Plan
• TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Presentation and Awards

The council approved the City Council Policies and Procedures document with changes to page numbering, oversight functions, and procedural language. A motion to continue the Johnson City Police Department Take Home Vehicle Policy with a leave‑policy amendment and mileage logging was passed (4‑1). The council also approved a familiarization tour of the Public Works/Utility Department facilities and directed staff to schedule it. An item on the agenda was tabled and moved to the end of the meeting.

• Approved City Council Policies and Procedures document with requested changes (motion passed)
• Continued JCPD Take Home Vehicle Policy with leave‑policy amendment and mileage logging (ayes: Thomas, Richardson, Elliott, Vickers; nays: Babb)
• Approved Public Works/Utility Department familiarization tour; staff to poll dates (all in favor)
• Tabled agenda item 4 and moved it to the end of the meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will consider postponing votes on the FY 2026 municipal budget and the FY 2025 ad valorem property tax rate to a special meeting on September 9, 2025. Council members will discuss a proposal for engineering and construction services for the Johnson City Police Station Project with Quiddity Engineering. Additional items include a holiday lighting incentive program and routine consent‑agenda approvals and reports.

• Postpone vote on FY 2026 municipal budget to special meeting on Sept 9, 2025
• Postpone vote on FY 2025 ad valorem (property) tax rate to special meeting on Sept 9, 2025
• Discuss proposal for engineering and construction services for Johnson City Police Station Project (Quiddity Engineering)
• Discuss incentive for commercial and residential holiday lighting displays using utility billing credits reimbursed from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
• Approve ordinance authorizing budget amendments to the adopted FY 2025 General Fund budget

The council voted 2-1 to postpone the final FY 2026 municipal budget and the FY 2025 ad valorem tax rate votes until the September 9 special meeting. It unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and FY 2025 financial reports. The council also approved an engineering and construction services contract for the Johnson City Police Station with Quiddity Engineering. Staff were directed to work with Lights Spectacular on holiday lighting incentives.

• Postponed final FY 2026 municipal budget vote (2-1)
• Postponed FY 2025 ad valorem tax rate vote (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved engineering and construction services contract for Police Station with Quiddity Engineering (unanimous)
• Directed staff to coordinate holiday lighting displays with Lights Spectacular

City Council

The council will vote on an ordinance adopting the City of Johnson City’s fiscal year 2025‑2026 municipal budget, which includes appropriations, a sinking‑fund payment, personnel salaries, and the city holiday schedule. Council members will also adopt an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.332300 per $100 valuation for tax year 2025, broken into $0.206800 for maintenance and operations and $0.125500 for debt service. Additional items include a consent agenda to approve a secondary manufacturers’ participation form for a national opioids settlement and a resolution designating bank account signatories. The council will consider a proclamation for Constitution Week and a proposed ordinance to update city fees, costs, and fines.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget (ordinance)
• Adopt ad valorem property tax rate $0.332300 per $100 valuation (maintenance $0.206800, debt service $0.125500)
• Approve Secondary Manufacturers' Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for National Opioids Settlement
• Approve resolution designating signatories on bank depository and investment pool accounts
• Establish and amend city fees, costs, and fines (fee schedule ordinance)

The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget, approved a $0.332300 per $100 ad valorem tax rate, and authorized new city fees and fines. It also approved a settlement participation form for a national opioids settlement and designated bank signatories. A proclamation naming Constitution Week was adopted, and the September 16, 2025 regular meeting was cancelled. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate of $0.332300 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing and amending city fees, costs, and fines (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Manufacturers' Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for national opioids settlement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating signatories on city bank and investment accounts (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring September 17‑23 as Constitution Week (unanimous)
• Cancelled the September 16, 2025 regular City Council meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Ashley Palmer to place a manufactured home with rock siding on a permanent concrete foundation at 108 E. Crestview Dr. They will also approve the minutes of the June 3 meeting and the FY 2025 revenue, expense, and balance sheet reports. The council will adopt an ordinance to amend the FY 2025 General and Water/Wastewater Fund budgets. Finally, they will discuss and act on employee and retiree medical insurance benefits for FY 2026 presented by Crandall & Associates.

• Variance application for a manufactured home at 108 E. Crestview Dr.
• Approval of June 3, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of FY 2025 revenue, expense, and balance sheet reports
• Ordinance authorizing budget amendments to FY 2025 General and Water/Wastewater Funds
• Selection of employee and retiree medical insurance benefits for FY 2026

The council voted to deny Ashley Palmer's variance request for a manufactured home at 108 E. Crestview Dr. The council approved the minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting, the FY 2025 revenue, expense, check register and balance sheet reports, and an ordinance amending the FY 2025 General and Water/Wastewater Fund budgets. The council also approved the renewal of the current employee and retiree medical insurance plan for FY 2026. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Denied variance application for 108 E. Crestview Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 revenue, expense, check register and balance sheet reports (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2025 General and Water/Wastewater Fund budgets (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of employee and retiree medical insurance plan for FY 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year Ending 2026 municipal budget and the 2025 ad valorem property tax rate. The Council will receive a proclamation designating September 2025 as National Preparedness Month and a progress report from the Chief Administrative Officer. Members will discuss and potentially authorize the execution of a Subdivision Participation and Release Form to join the National Opioids Settlement with Purdue and related parties. The Council will also receive direction on the detailed FY 2026 budget components, personnel, and fee schedule changes.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 municipal budget
• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 ad valorem (property) tax rate
• Proclamation of September 2025 as National Preparedness Month
• Discussion and authorization of a Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the National Opioids Settlement with Purdue and the Sackler family
• Discussion of FY 2026 budget items including various fund allocations, tax rate, personnel and fee schedule amendments

The council voted to approve the City Administrative Officer's execution of a Subdivision Participation and Release Form to join the National Opioids Settlement with Purdue, its affiliates, and the Sackler family. The motion was seconded and approved with all members in favor. The meeting also included public hearings on the FY 2026 municipal budget and the 2025 property tax rate, both of which received no public comments, and a proclamation designating September 2025 as National Preparedness Month.

• Approved execution of Subdivision Participation and Release Form for opioid settlement (all in favor)

City Council

The council met for a budget workshop on July 23, 2025. Staff presented FY 2026 municipal budget requests and priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken before the meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning variance for 201 E. Bluebonnet Ln. It will discuss the quarterly investment report, a professional services agreement for prosecutorial services, and a council‑member involvement framework. In closed session, the council will review an interlocal agreement with JCISD for a School Resource Officer program and a development and impact‑fee credit agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC for 50.48 acres near US Hwy 290 W.

• Variance application to subdivide 201 E. Bluebonnet Ln. into two lots below the 7,500 sq ft minimum
• Discussion of the City’s Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30 2025
• Professional Services Agreement for prosecutorial services with Kimberly Ashby, including possible termination and alternatives
• Councilmember interest framework to assess and align member involvement in city projects
• Closed‑session review of an interlocal agreement with JCISD for a School Resource Officer program and a development/impact‑fee credit agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC for 50.48 acres near US Hwy 290 W

The council approved a variance allowing the subdivision of 201 E. Bluebonnet Ln. into two lots below the 7,500‑sq‑ft minimum. It also approved the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, and authorized termination of the existing prosecutorial services agreement with Kimberly Ashby and negotiation with Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee & Zech, P.C. Staff were directed to develop a council‑member involvement program with responses due Aug 1, 2025, and no action was taken on the closed‑session items.

• Approved variance for 201 E. Bluebonnet Ln. subdivision (all in favor)
• Approved City Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved termination of Kimberly Ashby prosecutorial services and authorization to negotiate with DNRZB (all in favor)
• Directed staff to implement council involvement program; responses due Aug 1, 2025 (no vote)
• No action taken on closed‑session items (no vote)

City Council

The council held a discussion on possible amendments to the Municipal Code concerning food trucks, trailers, food tents, and pop‑up stands. No vote, approval, denial, or tabling of any amendment was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will review proposed FYE 2026 budgets and discuss setting a property tax rate for Tax Year 2025. The meeting includes a Board of Adjustment session for a residential setback variance and a public hearing for a commercial conditional use permit.

• Variance request for a 5-foot side yard setback for a home at 209B Old Austin Hwy.
• Conditional Use Permit application for a greenhouse/plant nursery at 209 E. Main St.
• Proposed FYE 2026 budgets for multiple funds, including General, Water & Wastewater, and Hotel Occupancy Tax.
• Discussion on incentivizing holiday lighting via utility billing credits and Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund reimbursements.
• Proposed ad valorem (property) tax rate for Tax Year 2025.

Council denied a zoning variance for 209B Old Austin Hwy. It approved a conditional use permit for a greenhouse at 209 E. Main St. The council also approved placing a 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.3323 per $100 valuation on the September 9 agenda and set public hearings for the FY 2026 budget and the tax rate.

• Denied variance for 209B Old Austin Hwy (all in favor)
• Approved conditional use permit for greenhouse at 209 E. Main St. (all in favor)
• Approved placement of 2025 ad valorem tax rate $0.3323 per $100 valuation on Sep 9 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes and FY2025 financial reports) (all in favor)
• Approved public hearings for FY 2026 budget on Aug 19 and Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved public hearings for 2025 ad valorem tax rate on Aug 19 and Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)

City Council

The council approved a zoning amendment granting a conditional use permit for a permanent mobile food court at 210 S. US Hwy 281, with landscape requirements and limits on food trucks. It also approved wall signage at 102 W. Pecan Dr., a re‑plat of Lot 5 in The Crossing, and a resolution supporting the city’s application to the Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives program. Additionally, the council confirmed new members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and appointed Teresa Babb as President (Mayor) Pro Tempore. The consent agenda and FY 2025 financial reports were also approved.

• Approved zoning amendment for permanent mobile food court at 210 S. US Hwy 281 (1 Nay, 1 Abstention)
• Approved wall signage at 102 W. Pecan Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved re‑plat of Lot 5, The Crossing at Johnson City (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set‑Aside (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Teresa Babb as President (Mayor) Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Revenue, Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet reports (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved The Local Bull, LLC’s zoning amendment and conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 305 E. Main St. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 28 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment and conditional use permit for mobile food vendor at 305 E. Main St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council met on May 12, 2025. The council approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 3, 2025 general election for one mayor and two council members. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Coleman, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, and passed with all members in favor. No other business was taken.

• Approved election results resolution (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to adopt an ordinance extending Johnson City limits to include 8.093 acres of specified parcels, approving the annexation as presented. The Council also approved a fireworks permit for the July 4, 2025, 4th Fest Parade and fireworks display, contingent on City Attorney sign‑off. Items discussed in closed session received no action.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 8.093 acres (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for July 4 parade, pending attorney approval (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a petition to annex 8.093 acres of property in Blanco County, directing staff to begin annexation proceedings and schedule a public hearing. It also approved a $21,000 budget amendment to fund computer maintenance, a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor, new zoning board bylaws, and an ordinance adding Chapter 16 Vested Rights to the municipal code. The consent agenda, FY2025 financial reports, and a motion to postpone a structured council involvement program were also approved, each with all members in favor.

• Approved annexation petition for 8.093 acres (all members in favor)
• Approved $21,000 budget amendment for computer maintenance (all members in favor)
• Approved conditional use permit for mobile food vendor at 305 E. Main St. (all members in favor)
• Approved proposed Zoning Board of Adjustment bylaws (all members in favor)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 16 Vested Rights to municipal code (all members in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including April 1 and April 15 minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved FY2025 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports (all members in favor)
• Postponed implementation of structured council involvement program (all members in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting. It also approved the zoning amendment application that changes 127 Old River Crossing from Single-Family Residential to Highway Commercial Corridor. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Nov 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 127 Old River Crossing, SF to HC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 and the FY 2024 Annual Financial and Independent Auditors' Reports, both unanimously. A zoning amendment to Chapter 14 was adopted, adding a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) designation for motels outside the downtown district, passing 4‑1. The council also adopted a traffic and speed ordinance for U.S. 290 within city limits, also passing 4‑1.

• Approved Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Annual Financial and Independent Auditors' Reports (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment adding motel CUP designation (4-1)
• Approved U.S. 290 traffic and speed ordinance (4-1)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the FY 2025 financial reports and a 2024 Impact Fee Study ordinance. It also approved a waiver of impact fees for a wastewater service tap requested by Robert and Nora Castro at 401 N. Ave. N. The waiver passed with a 4‑1 vote. All business was completed before adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes, FY 2025 revenue/expense reports, and 2024 Impact Fee Study ordinance) – motion passed unanimously
• Waived impact fees for one wastewater service tap at 401 N. Ave. N. – approved 4-1

City Council

The council unanimously approved a variance for Tri-County Gravesite Maintenance to operate a gravestone sales business at 603 S. US Hwy. 281. The council also approved the February meeting minutes, the FY 2025 revenue and expense reports, and an ordinance creating a Small Business Advisory Committee with an added at‑large member. Finally, the council approved submitting Project Information Forms to the Texas Water Development Board for the city’s water‑loss mitigation and wastewater‑treatment projects.

• Approved variance for Tri-County Gravesite Maintenance gravestone sales business (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 10, and 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Small Business Advisory Committee with one at‑large member (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Project Information Forms to Texas Water Development Board for Water Loss Mitigation Project (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Project Information Forms to Texas Water Development Board for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the December 3 and December 17, 2024 meetings. It also approved the FY 2025 revenue and expense, check register, and balance sheet reports, the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2024, and a resolution to join the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). An election services contract with the Blanco County Elections Officer and the FY 2025 city‑sponsored community events were likewise approved.

• Approved minutes of the Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 2024 council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) (unanimous)
• Approved the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved an election services contract with the Blanco County Elections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 city‑sponsored community events (unanimous)

City Council

Councilmember Thomas moved to authorize staff to schedule an additional public hearing on Chapter 14 Zoning Code to be held at the April 15 regular meeting. Councilmember Richardson seconded, and all members present voted in favor, so the motion was approved.

• Authorized staff to schedule additional public hearing on Chapter 14 Zoning Code (unanimous approval)

City Council

The council discussed Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances on zoning. No public comments were received. Council set the next zoning workshop for March 10 at 5 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 pm.

• Scheduled zoning workshop for March 10 at 5 pm

City Council

The council approved moving forward with the 2024 update to the city’s land‑use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and impact‑fee study. Staff were instructed to begin the work on April 1 2025. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned.

• Directed staff to proceed with 2024 update to land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and impact fee study

City Council

The City Council met on January 23, 2025 at City Hall. No public comments were received. The council discussed Chapter 14 Zoning but took no action, scheduling a workshop for February 3, 2025 at 5 pm. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 pm.

City Council

The council approved a variance for Vinovium Winery to place three sidewalk signs. It set a public‑hearing date for updates to the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and an impact fee on March 18, 2025. The council denied a fee‑waiver request for water service taps but authorized a refund of previously paid tap fees. It approved a $50,000 contract with Aoka Code Consulting for building‑department services and approved the city’s participation in the 2024 Blanco County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved variance for Vinovium Winery to install three sidewalk signs (unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing on land‑use updates and impact fee for March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of impact fees for water service taps but approved refund of tap fees (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Aoka Code Consulting for building‑department services (unanimous)
• Approved review of marketing firms Phlox Partners and Multiscale Marketing at next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved city’s participation in the 2024 Blanco County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council held a special meeting on January 7, 2025. No public comments were received. Council members discussed Municipal Code Chapter 14 Zoning but took no action. An additional workshop on the topic was scheduled for January 23, 2025.

• No action taken on Municipal Code Chapter 14 Zoning discussion (workshop scheduled for Jan 23, 2025)