Gun Barrel City public meetings in 2024

General

The Gun Barrel City Council will meet on December 17, 2024, to consider several key actions including a seven-year extension of the waste collection contract with Republic Services, a $5,000 tourism sponsorship for a bass fishing tournament, and approval of a new city boundary map ordinance. The meeting will also include departmental reports, appointments to the Ordinance Review Committee, and discussions on term limits for the Planning and Zoning board.

• Extend Republic Services waste collection contract for seven years through December 2031
• Spend up to $5,000 from Hotel Motel fund for Texas Bass Nation tournament sponsorship
• Approve $120,576.00 asphalt overlay purchase for Advanced Paving covering 37,000sf
• Adopt Ordinance O-2024-032 amending the official city boundary map
• Appoint Debra DeLeon and Lana Ahrens to the Ordinance Review Committee

The Gun Barrel City Council approved the Large Business Incentive Program Policy, adding language requiring verification of tangible assets as security for default. The council also approved a seven-year Republic Services contract extension, a $5,000 Texas Bass Nation sponsorship, an asphalt overlay purchase, and several other routine items.

• Approved Large Business Incentive Program Policy with added collateral language (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-031 extending Republic Services contract through December 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 from Hotel Motel fund for Texas Bass Nation 2025 tournament sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved $120,576 asphalt overlay purchase from Advanced Paving (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-015 amending catalytic converter grant resolution (unanimous)
• Appointed Debra DeLeon and Lana Ahrens to Ordinance Review Committee (4-1, Burns opposed)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-032 amending official boundary map (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Paul McCullough from EDC board (unanimous)

General

The Gun Barrel City Ordinance Review Committee is holding a regular meeting to organize itself. The agenda includes new member orientation, election of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary, and an outline of next steps. No substantive ordinance reviews or decisions are on the agenda.

• New member orientation
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Election of Secretary
• Outline of next steps

General

The Gun Barrel City Park Board is meeting to discuss several park-related updates, including a follow-up on the Christmas parade, new disc golf and directional signs, financials, and the possible use of recycled asphalt on the walking trail. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented as updates for discussion.

• Follow-up on Christmas Parade
• Update on Disc Golf signs
• Update on directional signs
• Update on financials
• Update on using recycled asphalt on walking trail

General

The Gun Barrel City Council is meeting to conduct interviews with board applicants and discuss appointments to city boards. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Board applicant interviews
• Discussion of board appointments

The City Council interviewed four applicants for three vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission and reached a consensus to appoint Sharla Johnson, Rob Rea, and Gilbert Shelby. No formal vote was recorded; the appointments were made by consensus. The meeting was procedural and brief, with no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Sharla Johnson to Planning and Zoning Commission (consensus)
• Appointed Rob Rea to Planning and Zoning Commission (consensus)
• Appointed Gilbert Shelby to Planning and Zoning Commission (consensus)

General

The Gun Barrel City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including repealing a recently passed animal control ordinance, adopting a policy to ban TikTok and associated social media services, and entering interlocal agreements for law enforcement services. The council will also hold public hearings and consider special use permits for a tattoo studio and permanent cosmetics business, as well as a preliminary plat for a new residential subdivision.

• Repeal Ordinance No. O-2024-022 regarding animal control (Item 7.E)
• Adopt policy prohibiting TikTok and associated social media services (Item 7.G)
• Interlocal agreement with Henderson County for child abuse, investigation and law enforcement services (Item 7.H)
• Interlocal agreement with City of Payne Springs for law enforcement services (Item 7.I)
• Special use permit for Rogue Rhino Tattoo at 722 W Main Street (Items 8.A-8.B)

The City Council voted unanimously to repeal Ordinance No. O-2024-022 regarding animal control after a citizen petition gathered over 200 valid signatures. The council also approved a special use permit for Rogue Rhino Tattoo, appointed new Planning and Zoning and Ordinance Review Committee members, and entered into interlocal agreements for law enforcement services.

• Repealed animal control Ordinance O-2024-022 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Rogue Rhino Tattoo at 722 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Appointed Sharla Johnson to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Rea to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-2)
• Appointed Gilbert Shelby to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted policy prohibiting TikTok on city devices (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Henderson County for child abuse investigations (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Payne Springs for law enforcement services (unanimous)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of special use permits for a tattoo and piercing studio and a permanent cosmetics business, and will review a preliminary plat for a new residential subdivision. The commission will also approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Special use permit for Rogue Rhino Tattoo at 722 W Main Street (owner: DBL-J Properties 1 LLC)
• Special use permit for permanent cosmetics at ETX Inject Cosmetics & Wellness, 1829 W. Main Street
• Preliminary plat for Hillsdale Phase 2: 5.857 acres, 23 single-family lots and 3 open space lots
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend granting a special use permit to Rogue Rhino Tattoo at 722 W Main Street for a tattoo and piercing studio. Public hearings were held for the tattoo studio and two other requests, but no action was taken on the permanent cosmetics request or the Hillsdale Phase 2 preliminary plat. The minutes were approved.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended special use permit for Rogue Rhino Tattoo at 722 W Main St (unanimous)

General

The Gun Barrel City Park Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several park-related items, including approving minutes, reviewing welcome signs and disc golf tee signs, and considering a January workshop. The board will also decide on participating in the December 7th Christmas Parade with a float, discuss park financials, pursue park grants, and determine the number of pickleball courts to add. Updates on the volleyball court will also be provided.

• Consider and take action on pursuing park grants
• Consider and take action on Pickleball Court/s and how many courts to be added
• Consider and take action on participating in the December 7th Christmas Parade and decorating a float
• Update and discussion of Park Board financials
• Consider and take action on having a workshop in January

General

The Gun Barrel City Board of Adjustment will meet to approve past meeting minutes, recognize outgoing members, seat new appointees, and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The meeting is procedural with no substantive zoning decisions.

• Approve August 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognize outgoing board members Martin Mullins and Eric Gore
• Seat newly appointed board members via Associate Judge Grace Wallace
• Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

General

The Gun Barrel City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several items, including a potential interlocal agreement with Payne Springs for law enforcement services, an animal control ordinance, and the creation of an Ordinance Review Committee. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for a catalytic converter grant. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations for the Hillsdale development.

• Discussion regarding Interlocal Agreement with Payne Springs for law enforcement services
• Discussion regarding animal control ordinance and next steps
• Consider Resolution No. R-2024-014 to file application for FY2025 SB224 Catalytic Converter grant
• Discussion regarding Ordinance Review Committee and next steps
• Executive session on economic development negotiations for Hillsdale development

The Gun Barrel City Council held a special meeting on November 6, 2024, and took one formal action: approving a motion to allow the City Manager to conduct negotiations with Hillsdale Development Group following an executive session. Other items were discussed but not voted on, including a potential interlocal agreement with Payne Springs for law enforcement services (to be considered at the next regular meeting), a consensus to repeal and revise the animal control ordinance, and a consensus to conduct a legal review of ordinances and form a citizen review committee. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a catalytic converter grant.

• Approved motion to allow City Manager to negotiate with Hillsdale Development Group (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-014 to file application for FY2025 SB224 catalytic converter grant (all yes)
• Consensus to repeal animal control ordinance at next meeting and hold town hall meetings
• Consensus to have legal review of ordinances and form citizen ordinance review committee

General

The Gun Barrel City Council will meet on October 22, 2024, to consider routine and new business items. Key actions include voting on a voluntary annexation petition, adopting an ordinance to extend city limits, approving leases for city properties, and adjusting meeting dates for the holiday season.

• Amend CDBG contract #CDV21-0086 with Texas Department of Agriculture
• Spend up to $5,000 from Hotel Motel fund for Gun Barrel Quilters Guild 2025 quilt show
• Approve lease for 1720 W. Main Street for EDC office and conference room
• Vote on annexing 7.98 acres into city limits via Ordinance No. O-2024-027
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation petition for 7.98 acres in ETJ

The Gun Barrel City Council approved the voluntary annexation of 7.98 acres, adopted a CDBG contract amendment for the Longleaf project, and approved an EDC land sale for a dental practice. It also approved hotel/motel funding for a quilt show, board appointments, meeting date changes, and two EDC leases. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution R-2024-012 amending CDBG contract #CDV21-0086 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 from Hotel Motel fund for Quilters Guild 2025 quilt show (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Coleman, Sue Alexander, Tiffani Bayless to Board of Adjustment, Charles Ligon as alternate (unanimous)
• Moved Nov. 26 meeting to Nov. 19 and Dec. 24 meeting to Dec. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved service plan for 7.98-acre voluntary annexation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-027 annexing 7.98 acres (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year EDC lease for 1720 W. Main St. at $750/month (unanimous)
• Approved no-cost 3-year EDC lease for lawnmower track property (unanimous)

General

The Gun Barrel City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative matters, including approving prior meeting minutes, recognizing outgoing members, swearing in new members, conducting an orientation, and electing a chairperson and vice chairperson. They will also vote on moving the November 11 meeting to November 18 due to the Veterans Day holiday. No zoning or development items are on the agenda.

• Approve September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognition of outgoing board members Roy Key and Paul McCullough
• Oaths of office for newly appointed board members administered by Associate Judge Grace Wallace
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Move November 11, 2024 meeting to November 18, 2024

General

The Gun Barrel City Park Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive orientation, elect officers, and consider moving the November meeting due to Veterans Day. They will also vote on purchasing new disc golf tee signs, discuss volleyball court improvements and pickleball court updates, and finalize the annual report for City Council.

• Approve September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Elect Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Move November 11, 2024 meeting to November 18, 2024
• Purchase new Disc Golf Tee Signs
• Improvements to volleyball court and update on Pickleball Court

City Council

The Gun Barrel City Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant contract, then vote on the 2024-2025 tax rate, a five-year bank depository contract with Prosperity Bank, and several ordinances and resolutions. They will also consider a special use permit for permanent cosmetics at ETX Inject Cosmetics & Wellness and make appointments to city boards.

• Public hearing on Texas CDBG contract #CDV21-0086
• Ordinance O-2024-024 fixing tax rate for 2024-2025
• Award bank depository contract to Prosperity Bank (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2029)
• Special use permit for permanent cosmetics at 1829 W. Main Street
• Adopt EDC Large and Small Business Incentive Policies

The Gun Barrel City Council approved the 2024-2025 tax rate at zero, awarded the bank depository contract to Prosperity Bank for five years, and adopted a zoning change for a permanent cosmetics business. The council also renewed the animal adoption agreement with Cedar Creek Lake Cats, named The Monitor as official newspaper, and made several board appointments. The EDC Large Business Incentive Policy was rejected, and the Ordinance Review Committee was tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-024 fixing tax rate at zero for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Awarded bank depository contract to Prosperity Bank for Oct 2024-Sep 2029 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-026 granting B-2 zoning with special use permit for permanent cosmetics at 1829 W. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved renewal of adoption event agreement with Cedar Creek Lake Cats for 3 years (5-0)
• Named The Monitor as official newspaper for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-025 repealing board alternates, keeping Oct 1 start date (5-0)
• Appointed Roy Key, Linda Rankin, Lisa Matthews, Sue Alexander to EDC Board (5-0)
• Rejected Resolution R-2024-009 EDC Large Business Incentive Policy (2-3)

General

The Gun Barrel City Council is meeting to discuss board applicants and appointments, as presented by the City Manager. The agenda includes citizen communications and is otherwise limited to this single new business item.

• Discussion of board applicants and appointments (City Manager)

The Gun Barrel City Council discussed board applicants and reached consensus on appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Parks and Rec board. Two vacancies were left open for further discussion at the October meeting. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Appointed Scott Coleman, Sue Alexander, Tiffani Bayless, and alternate Charles Ligon to Board of Adjustment
• Appointed Roy Key, Linda Rankin, Lisa Matthews, and Sue Alexander to Economic Development Corporation
• Appointed Ava Towner and Scott Coleman to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointed Foster Brady, Shelley Coleman, and Renetta Burson to Parks and Rec board
• Left two vacancies for further discussion at October meeting

General

The Gun Barrel City Park Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review its annual report, and decide on several upcoming events and facilities. Items include potential action on pickleball courts, National Night Out 2024, the city's Halloween event, and rescheduling the October meeting due to the Columbus holiday.

• Approve August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review Park Board annual report per Code of Ordinances 34.05
• Consider action on pickleball courts
• Consider action on National Night Out 2024
• Consider action on GBC's Halloween event 2024

The Park Board approved a motion to pursue a temporary pickleball court setup until the surface can be redone, and discussed gathering player input on court count and line color. The board also approved the August 12 meeting minutes, reviewed the annual report for City Council, discussed National Night Out and Halloween events, and moved the October 14 meeting to October 21.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Shelby, second by Brady)
• Approved motion to pursue temporary pickleball court setup (motion by Shelby, second by Desautel)
• Moved October 14, 2024 regular meeting to October 21 at 3:30 p.m.

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a special use permit for permanent cosmetics at ETX Inject Cosmetics & Wellness, located at 1829 W. Main Street. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and decide whether to reschedule the October 14, 2024 meeting due to the Columbus holiday.

• Public hearing on special use permit request by Lily Degarmo for permanent cosmetics at 1829 W. Main Street
• Consider recommendation to City Council on the special use permit
• Approve July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Move October 14, 2024 regular meeting due to Columbus holiday

City Council

The Gun Barrel City Council is meeting to discuss several administrative and development items, including an update on the Hillsdale development project, a review of economic development incentive policies, and a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant contract. The agenda also includes interviews for board applicants and a discussion of the 2025-2027 strategic plan.

• Board applicant interviews
• Hillsdale development project update
• Discussion of 2024 Economic Development Small & Large Business Incentive Policies
• Public hearing on Texas CDBG contract #CDV21-0086
• Review of 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

City Council

The Gun Barrel City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and a zero tax rate. They will also vote on ordinances amending short-term rental fees and regulations, an animal control fee update, and a contract for animal shelter services. Additionally, the council will consider several economic development items, including selling a 1.44-acre property for $130,000 and platting Luther Lane Extension.

• Adopt Ordinance O-2024-019 amending fee schedule and short-term rental fees
• Adopt Ordinance O-2024-020 amending Chapter 19 (short-term rentals) and permit fees
• Approve contract with The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services
• Adopt Ordinance O-2024-023 adopting the 2024-2025 city budget
• Sell 1.44-acre property at Church Street and Luther Lane for $130,000 plus closing costs

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. O-2024-022, amending Chapter 90 (Animal Control) and the fee schedule. The ordinance introduces a $50 dog registration fee, with discounts for spayed/neutered and chipped dogs, and includes amendments to sections 90.12, 90.18, 90.40, and 90.49. The council also voted 3-2 to repeal a prior ordinance regarding board membership terms, though the minutes note a formal repeal ordinance was not voted on.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-022 amending animal control and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-019 amending short-term rental fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-020 amending short-term rental chapter and permit fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-021 adopting code supplement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to repeal Ordinance O-2024-006 on board membership terms
• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget of $5,593,139 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1.44-acre property at Church Street and Luther Lane for $130,000 (unanimous)