Horseshoe Bay public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on rezoning 0.1363 acres of Greenbelt Lot 3 (Skywater Plat No. 1.1, 700 Paintbrush) from A‑1 Recreational to R‑1 Single Family Estate in Zone 12 Summit Rock. The applicant plans to combine the parcel with adjacent Lot 69 to create a 0.4763‑acre single‑family lot and begin home construction in spring 2026. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 0.1363 acres of Greenbelt Lot 3 (Skywater Plat 1.1, 700 Paintbrush) from A‑1 Recreational to R‑1 Single Family Estate, Zone 12 Summit Rock
• Applicant intends to combine the rezoned parcel with adjacent Lot 69 to form a 0.4763‑acre single‑family lot
• Approval of the minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve rezoning 0.1363 acres of Greenbelt Lot 3, Skywater Plat No. 1.1, at 700 Paintbrush from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate Residential. The commission also approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). No public comments were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.1363 acres at 700 Paintbrush from A-1 to R-1 (5-0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will appoint chairs and members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. It will approve funding requests from the Child Safety Fee Fund for CASA, Highland Lakes, Phoenix Center, Llano County Child Welfare Board, and Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. The council will also award a contract for cleaning services and consider a sign variance for the new Event Pavilion at Horseshoe Bay Blvd and Buffalo.

• Appoint chair and members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appoint chair and members to the Board of Adjustment
• Approve public funds from the Child Safety Fee Fund for multiple child‑service agencies
• Approve award of a contract for cleaning services
• Public hearing on sign variance for a 7‑ft × 3‑ft sign at the Event Pavilion, Horseshoe Bay Blvd and Buffalo

The council unanimously approved a service agreement with Davis Moving & Cleaning for annual cleaning services at $56,000, pending city‑attorney review. It also reappointed members and chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments, authorized Freese and Nichols to continue the subdivision ordinance update, approved $1,500 child‑safety fee grants to four nonprofits, confirmed designees for a new Regions Bank account, and denied The Waters Homeowners Association’s request to lower its water‑usage allowance.

• Approved Davis Moving & Cleaning cleaning contract ($56,000) – vote 4-0
• Reappointed Samuel Lee, Leo Boutte, William Reinders to Planning and Zoning Commission – vote 4-0
• Confirmed Samuel Lee as Chair of Planning and Zoning Commission – vote 4-0
• Reappointed Ron Christessen, Thom Fairleigh, Michael Appleby to Board of Adjustments; Dale Amstutz continues as Chair – vote 4-0
• Authorized Freese and Nichols to proceed with subdivision ordinance update – vote 4-0
• Approved $1,500 grants to Phoenix Center, CASA Highland Lakes, Llano County Child Welfare Board, Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center – vote 4-0
• Confirmed authorized designees for new Regions Bank account – vote 4-0
• Denied Waters Homeowners Association request to reduce water allowance; directed staff to continue rate study – vote 4-0

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will canvass votes from the November 4 special election and approve an interlocal agreement with Llano County for jail services.

• Canvass and tabulate votes from the November 4, 2025 special election
• Approval of Ordinance 2026-04 declaring special election results
• Approval of an interlocal agreement with Llano County for jail services

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-05, which canvasses the November 4, 2025 special election results and reauthorizes the quarter‑cent sales tax for municipal street maintenance. The council also unanimously approved the one‑year renewal of the interlocal agreement with Llano County for jail services, raising the daily housing fee to $125. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 reauthorizing quarter‑cent sales tax for road maintenance (4-0)
• Approved one‑year renewal of interlocal agreement with Llano County for jail services (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings on two subdivision applications: the Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W 39.2 Lake Church (about 10.081 acres) and the Silver Rock Preliminary Plat No. 1.4 (52.14 acres). The council will also consider two budget amendment ordinances for fiscal years 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026, and a variance request for the Richter's Ranch 1.0 development. Additional items include annual appointments, consent agenda approvals, and executive‑session matters.

• Public hearing on Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W 39.2 Lake Church – approx. 10.081 acres, Zone 3 Horseshoe Bay West
• Public hearing on Silver Rock Preliminary Plat No. 1.4 – 52.14 acres, 8 single‑family and 3 commercial lots, Zone 3 Horseshoe Bay West/Modern Homestead
• Ordinance 2026-01: amendment to budgeted funds for FY Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2025
• Ordinance 2026-02: amendment to budgeted funds for FY Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026
• Variance request for Richter's Ranch 1.0 – 54.567‑acre development with 123 single‑family lots in Zone 4A Horseshoe Bay Proper

The council approved two subdivision plats, adopted two budget amendment ordinances, authorized a TxDOT agreement, and appointed a new Mayor Pro Tem, all by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Lake Church final plat (application 16) (5-0)
• Approved Silver Rock preliminary plat (application 24) (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Morgan as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Reappointed Morgan and Waddill to Public Funds for Public Purposes subcommittee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-01 budget amendments for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 budget amendments for FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor Jones to execute TxDOT LOSA agreement (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2025-12, which seeks permission to add a 4,477‑square‑foot narthex to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 210 Dalton Circle. The variance would allow the project to exceed the 15,000‑square‑foot limit set by the zoning ordinance. After discussion, the board will vote to approve or deny the request. The meeting also includes routine items such as establishing a quorum, public comments, and approval of the October 11, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2025-12 for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (210 Dalton Circle)
• Request to exceed 15,000‑sq‑ft project size limit under Section 14.02.402(a)(13)(B) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from the October 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Adjournment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the October 11, 2025 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The Board also approved Variance No. 2025-12, allowing the narthex improvements that would increase the project size beyond 15,000 square feet for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 210 Dalton Circle in Zione 4A, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved October 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2025-12 for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 210 Dalton Circle in Zione 4A (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss the Legislative Services Director/City Secretary.

• Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Legislative Services Director/City Secretary, including a special investigation

The council met on November 3, 2025, and Mayor Elsie Thurman called the meeting to order. An invocation and flag pledge were performed, and no public comments were received. The council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, reconvened, and adjourned without taking any action.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two subdivision plat applications. The body will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding these developments in Zone 3 Horseshoe Bay West.

• Final subdivision plat for Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay on RM 2147 (10.081 acres)
• Proposed 29,490 square foot church building with 186 parking spaces
• Proposed private street named Living Water Way
• Preliminary Plat No. 1.4 for Silver Rock at Hwy 71 and Silver Rock Loop (52.14 acres)
• Proposed subdivision of Silver Rock into 8 single family lots and 3 commercial lots

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended the city council approve the Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W39.2, a final subdivision of about 10.081 acres. It also unanimously recommended the city council approve the Silver Rock Preliminary Plat No. 1.4, a 52.14‑acre subdivision with eight single‑family and three commercial lots. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended city council approve Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W39.2 (5-0)
• Recommended city council approve Silver Rock Preliminary Plat No. 1.4 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will consider a request to rezone a 54.567-acre development at Mountain Dew and Rocky Ridge and discuss changes to water service rates for properties outside the city limits. The meeting also includes proclamations for Source Water Protection Week and Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month.

• Public hearing on rezone of 1.739-acre Mitchell Point at Skywater subdivision
• Consideration of relief from fiscal security for Trails Phase IV Final Plat
• Discussion on transferring Summit Rock PID assessments to a trustee
• Approval of annual fire protection services agreement with Llano County ESD #4
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Burnet County for Fox Park trail system

The City Council approved the replat of Lot 1 at Mitchell Point, converting the 1.739‑acre single‑family lot into three new residential lots. The council also voted to postpone the variance request for the Richters Ranch 1.0 subdivision until the November meeting. Applications for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment vacancies were opened, with a November 1 deadline.

• Approved replat of Mitchell Point Lot 1 into three lots (unanimous)
• Postponed Richters Ranch 1.0 variance request to November meeting (unanimous 5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider BOA Variance No. 2025-011, a request to allow an accessory structure on Lot No. 7056 (109 Birdie) in Zone 4A to exceed the standard 15‑foot height limit. The applicant seeks to raise the height to 19 feet to match an existing architectural roof feature. The board will also take routine actions such as establishing a quorum, hearing public comments, and approving the minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• BOA Variance No. 2025-011: request to exceed the 15‑foot height limit for an accessory structure on Lot 7056 (109 Birdie) in Zone 4A
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Call the meeting to order and establish a quorum
• Adjournment

The Board of Adjustment approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved Variance No. 2025‑11, permitting an accessory structure on Lot 7056 (109 Birdie) to exceed the 15‑foot height limit, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2025-11 for 109 Birdie to exceed 15‑ft height limit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a town hall meeting featuring a presentation by Mayor Thurman and an open forum. Residents can visit stations to get information from city leaders; no official actions will be taken.

• Presentation by Mayor Thurman
• Open forum with city department information stations

The council welcomed attendees and Mayor Thurman gave a presentation. City Manager Jeff Koska and other officials answered questions at departmental stations. No motions or votes were made. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an application to re‑subdivide Lot 1 of Mitchell Point at Skywater. The proposal would divide the approximately 1.739‑acre single‑family residential lot into three new single‑family lots at the terminus of Spice Lily in Zone 10 Siena Creek. The commission will discuss the application and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Replat application for Lot 1 of Mitchell Point (1.739 acres) to create three single‑family lots on Spice Lily, Zone 10 Siena Creek
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Call the meeting to order and establish a quorum
• Adjournment

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. The commission held a public hearing on a replat request for Lot 1 of the Mitchell Point at Skywater and voted 5‑0 to recommend the City Council approve the final subdivision plat. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Mitchell Point Lot 1 replat (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.26775 per $100 valuation. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments, fee schedule changes, and several land-use requests.

• Proposed 2025 (FY 2026) Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.26775 per $100
• Ordinance 2025-30 to amend the City Fee Schedule for water, sewer, garbage, and building fees
• Ordinance 2025-34 to rezone 0.439 acres from R-4 Multiple Residential to C-2 General Commercial
• Ordinance 2025-36 to add minimum lot size and frontages to single-family residential zoning
• $20,000 expense for engineering and planning services with Freese and Nichols, Inc.

The council approved Ordinance 2025-32 to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-33 setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.26775 per $100, a 2.86% increase, with a 5‑0 vote. Additional actions included approving a $3,147,066.74 payment to settle the Summit Rock Public Improvement District debt and adjusting the City Manager’s salary for FY2026, each passed 5‑0.

• Adopted FY2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-32) – 5-0 passed
• Adopted property tax rate $0.26775/$100 (Ordinance 2025-33) – 5-0 passed
• Ratified property tax revenue increase reflected in budget – 5-0 passed
• Approved $3,147,066.74 payment to settle Summit Rock PID infrastructure debt – 5-0 passed
• Adjusted City Manager salary for FY2026 – 5-0 passed
• Approved preliminary plat for Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W 39.2 – 5-0 passed
• Approved rezoning of 0.439 acres to C-2 commercial classification (Ordinance 2025-34) – 5-0 passed
• Approved amendment to fee schedule (Ordinance 2025-30) – 5-0 passed

The Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0). It denied Variance No. 2025-09 for a single‑family residence front‑yard setback (5-0) and approved Variance No. 2025-10 for a pergola and deck rear‑yard setback (5-0). The meeting was adjourned (5-0).

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Denied Variance No. 2025-09 front‑yard setback (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2025-10 rear‑yard pergola and deck (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend actions to City Council regarding a new church subdivision plat and several zoning and ordinance amendments. These include a request to reclassify land for commercial use and updates to city-wide landscaping and residential lot requirements.

• Preliminary subdivision plat for Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay (10.081 acres) on RM 2147
• Zoning Change No. 2025-03 to reclassify 0.439 acres from R-4 Multiple Residential to C-2 General Commercial
• Proposed ordinance to consolidate landscaping and tree preservation requirements
• Proposed text amendment to add minimum lot sizes and frontages for single-family residential zoning
• Amendment to the Building and Development Fees schedule

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the City Council approve a preliminary subdivision plat, a zoning change, a landscaping and tree‑preservation ordinance with a six‑month waiting period, and amendments adding minimum lot sizes to single‑family zones. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Horseshoe Bay West Plat No. W39.2 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2025-03 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve landscaping/tree preservation ordinance and fee schedule, 6‑month waiting period (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve single‑family zoning minimum lot size and frontage amendments (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the proposed FY 2026 Budget and water rates. The body will also consider fee schedule amendments and budget updates for FY25.

• Proposed FY 2026 Budget
• Water Rates
• City-Wide Fee Schedule Amendments
• Agreement with HDR Engineering for an Impact Fee Study
• City Round-A-Bout Preliminary Engineering

The council discussed the proposed FY 2026 budget, water rates, city‑wide fee schedule amendments, FY 25 budget amendments, an agreement with HDR Engineering for an impact‑fee study, an update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and preliminary engineering for a city round‑about. No actions were taken on any of these items. The workshop adjourned at 12:49 PM.

• Proposed FY 2026 Budget – No action taken
• Water Rates – No action taken
• City‑Wide Fee Schedule Amendments – No action taken
• FY 25 Budget Amendments – No action taken
• Agreement with HDR Engineering for Impact Fee Study – No action taken
• Update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session – No action taken
• City Round‑A‑Bout Preliminary Engineering – No action taken

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple ordinances, including zoning amendments and conditional use authorizations for a rock crushing operation and hotel overflow parking. The meeting will also consider budget amendments, fee waivers for a mausoleum and park renovations, and the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget.

• Ordinance 2025-31: Conditional use for rock crushing operation at Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One (GPIF Summit Rock Land LLC)
• Ordinance 2025-25: Temporary hotel overflow parking approval for Tract BBB-2A (Zone 4A Horseshoe Bay Proper)
• Ordinance 2025-26 & 2025-27: Amendments to zoning procedures and Image Corridor Overlay District
• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget adoption
• Resolution 2025-30: Fee waiver for mausoleum development by Horseshoe Bay Memorial Association

The council approved several ordinances related to development, zoning, and city operations, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also moved the adoption of the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget to the next meeting on September 16, 2025. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously. No other actions were taken in executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-31 (rock crushing operation) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-25 (temporary hotel overflow parking) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-26 (amend zoning application procedures) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-27 (amend Image Corridor Overlay District language) – vote 4‑0
• Postponed adoption of FY 2025‑2026 budget to Sept. 16, 2025 – vote 4‑0
• Approved removal of plat note on Atten Hill Final Plat – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-23 (amend budgeted funds FY 2024‑2025) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-28 (declare unopposed candidates, cancel election) – vote 4‑0

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two requests for variances that would allow residential structures to encroach into required front yard setbacks. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Variance request for 209 Mercury Drive to encroach 15 feet into the 25-foot setback
• Variance request for 700 Gold Dust to allow a fence to encroach into the front yard setback
• Approval of June 10, 2025, Board of Adjustment minutes
• Public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2025-07
• Public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2025-08

The Board of Adjustment approved James Huffman's variance to encroach the front‑yard setback on Lot W11102A (209 Mercury Drive) with a 5‑0 vote. The board denied Joseph Thompson Jr.'s variance to encroach the front‑yard setback for a fence on Lot K13085A (700 Gold Dust) with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved James Huffman variance for 209 Mercury Drive (5-0)
• Denied Joseph Thompson Jr. variance for 700 Gold Dust (5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the Comprehensive Plan and Goal Setting. The meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers.

• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan and Goal Setting
• Public Comment period
• Potential executive session authorized by Texas Government Code

The council met on August 15, 2025 at 9:00 am in the Council Chambers. Mayor Thurman called the meeting to order; all members were present except Council Member Waddill. The City Manager presented an overview of the draft comprehensive planning process, and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. These changes aim to clarify property boundaries and applicability for the Image Corridor Overlay District along RM 2147 and SH 71.

• Proposed text amendment to Ordinance No. 2023-19 regarding the Image Corridor Overlay District
• Proposed text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02 relating to zoning application procedures
• Discussion on expanding Image Corridor requirements to include multifamily developments
• Discussion on including narrow 'reserve strips' of 15 feet or less in overlay district boundaries

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended the City Council approve a text amendment to Appendix A of Ordinance 2023-19 concerning the Image Corridor Overlay District. The commission also recommended approval of Chapter 14 zoning ordinance amendments covering sections 14.02.414, 14.02.042, 14.02.043, 14.02.044, and 14.02.267. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Appendix A text amendment to Ordinance 2023-19 (Image Corridor Overlay District) (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 14 zoning ordinance amendments (sections 14.02.414, 14.02.042, 14.02.043, 14.02.044, 14.02.267) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposing a property tax rate of $0.26775 per $100 of taxable valuation for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also consider a final plat for a one-lot subdivision to allow for a dog park and discuss election ordinances for November 2025.

• Proposed FY 2026 property tax rate of $0.26775/$100
• Final Plat of Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 44.17 (400 block of Twin Sails) for a 1.713-acre lot
• Ordinance 2025-22 to reauthorize local sales and use tax at 0.25% for street maintenance
• Ordinance 2025-21 ordering a general election for Mayor and two Council Members on Nov 4, 2025
• Adjustment of Drought Contingency Plan from Stage 2 to Stage 1

The City Council set the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026 at $0.26775 per $100 of taxable valuation, passing the motion 5‑0. It also approved the final plat for Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 44.17 and authorized a $120,000 storm‑water engineering contract, both unanimously. Additional actions included adjusting the drought contingency plan to Stage 1, granting a 90‑day permit extension for 106 Broken Bow, and adopting the consent agenda items covering elections, an interlocal agreement, and surplus police property.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 property tax rate of $0.26775 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 44.17 (5-0)
• Authorized Walter P. Moore Engineering contract up to $120,000 for storm‑water plan (5-0)
• Moved drought contingency plan from Stage 2 to Stage 1 (5-0)
• Approved 90‑day building permit extension for 106 Broken Bow, fee $7,500 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including election ordinances, interlocal agreement, surplus police property resolution (5-0)
• Extended building permit for 1902 Bay West Boulevard to Nov 30 2025 with conditions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY 2026 Budget, including the property tax rate and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes reports on departmental budgets and staffing plans.

• Proposed FY 2026 Budget
• Property Tax Rate
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Employment Market Update and Five-Year Staffing Plan
• Drainage Project Update

The council heard a presentation of the proposed FY 2026 budget and departmental budgets, but no vote or resolution was taken. The city manager also reported FY 2026 budget requests from boards and committees, a drainage project update, and a briefing on the 89th Texas Legislative Session, with no action taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a final plat application. The proposal involves a 1.713-acre one-lot subdivision for the Horseshoe Bay Highlands HOA.

• Recommendation on Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 44.17 (1.713 acres in the 400 block of Twin Sails)

The commission approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then recommended that the City Council approve Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 44.17, a one‑lot, 1.713‑acre subdivision, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Plat No. 44.17 (1‑lot subdivision) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four subdivision plats and two zoning ordinances. The body will also discuss building permit extensions for multifamily units and a property donation for a city communication tower.

• Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One Final Plat (72.747 acres, 66 lots)
• Tres Vista Final Subdivision Plat (3.21 acres, 3 single-family lots)
• The Trails of Lake LBJ Phase Four Preliminary Plat (163.76 acres, 47 lots)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Rezoning 4.43 acres in The Trails of Lake LBJ to Lake Area Recreation
• Request for fourth building permit extension for four multifamily units at 701 Hi Circle North

The council approved the purchase of two lots on Azure Street to complete a Shared Use Path, authorizing the City Manager to sign the deed. Several subdivision plats and zoning ordinances were also approved unanimously. A resolution authorizing Texas DOT advance funding and a donation of city property were likewise approved. No actions were taken on the withdrawn rock crushing request or the building permit extension.

• Approved Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One Final Plat (4-0)
• Approved Tres Vista Final Subdivision Plat (4-0)
• Approved Trails of Lake LBJ Phase Four Preliminary Plat (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 amending Zone 11 zoning (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 rezoning 4.43 acres in Zone 11 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 Texas DOT advance funding agreement (4-0)
• Approved donation of Modern Homestead property and authorized mayor to sign deed (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Azure Street lots for Shared Use Path (4-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning variance request for a residential property. The applicants seek to install a pool barrier fence that encroaches into required front yard setbacks.

• BOA Variance No. 2025-06: Request by Larry and Helene Werner for a fence to encroach into the front yard building setback at 100 Moon Rise
• Approval of May 13, 2025, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved Variance No. 2025‑06, allowing a fence to encroach into the front‑yard setback on Lot 45022‑A (100 Moon Rise), with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2025-06 for 100 Moon Rise (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider recommendations for three subdivision plats and two zoning amendments. These items include residential developments and a new land use classification for lake area recreation.

• Tres Vista Final Plat: 3.21 acres at the end of That Away Drive for 3 single-family lots
• Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One Final Plat: 72.747 acres for 66 lots
• The Trails of Lake LBJ Phase Four Plat No. 4.1: 163.76 acres for 47 lots
• Proposed text amendment to add Lake Area Recreation land use classification to Zone 11
• Zoning Change No. 2025-02: Reclassify 4.34 acres from R-1 Single Family Residential to LR-1 Lake Area Recreation

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve three subdivision final plats (Tres Vista, Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One, and The Trails of Lake LBJ Phase Four) and a preliminary plat. It also approved a text amendment to Chapter 14 Zoning to add a Lake Area Recreation land‑use classification to Zone 11, and a zoning change reclassifying 4.34 acres from R‑1 Single Family to LR‑1 Lake Area Recreation. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Tres Vista Final Plat (3.21‑acre subdivision) – vote 5‑0
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phase One Final Plat (72.747‑acre subdivision) – vote 5‑0
• Approved recommendation to City Council for The Trails of Lake LBJ Phase Four Plat No. 4.1 (163.76‑acre preliminary plat) – vote 5‑0
• Approved recommendation to City Council for text amendment adding Lake Area Recreation classification to Zone 11 – vote 5‑0
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Zoning Change 2025‑02 reclassifying 4.34 acres to LR‑1 Lake Area Recreation in Zone 11 – vote 5‑0

City Council

The council unanimously approved a rezoning of 4.72 acres to C‑2 commercial, a conditional use allowing a neighborhood park on the same property, and an amendment permitting swimming pools on specified Summit Rock lots. It also authorized the issuance of a 2025 series of tax and revenue certificates, adopted a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025, and approved up to $16,000 for Tiger Creek/Fox Hollow park improvements. Additional actions included extending a utility agreement for The Parks development and approving a $61,422 engineering fee amendment for the West Water Plant expansion.

• Rezoned 4.72 acres from R‑1 to C‑2 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for neighborhood park on 4.72 acres (5-0)
• Allowed swimming pools in rear/side yards of specified Summit Rock lots (5-0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of 2025 series tax and revenue certificates (5-0)
• Approved amendment to all budgeted funds for FY 2024‑2025 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $16,000 for Tiger Creek/Fox Hollow park improvements (5-0)
• Extended utility agreement for The Parks development for 5 years (5-0)
• Approved $61,422 amendment for West Water Plant engineering services (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on two items. The first is a continued request to rezone 4.72 acres at 135 Encantada from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial for an Escondido neighborhood park. The second is a proposed text amendment to allow swimming pools in the side yards of specific lots in Summit Rock Phase Four. The commission will also hear public comments and approve minutes from the April 22 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Change No. 2025-01: rezone 4.72 acres at 135 Encantada from R-1 to C-2 for Escondido park (continued from April 22)
• Public hearing on text amendment to Section 14.02.414(c)(1)(R) to allow swimming pools in side yards of Lots 23-A through 30-A of Summit Rock Phase Four
• Approval of minutes from the April 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting by a 5-0 vote. It then unanimously recommended that City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2025-01, converting 4.72 acres from R-1 single‑family residential to C-2 general commercial. The commission also voted 4-1 to recommend a text amendment allowing swimming pools in the side yards of specific lots in Summit Rock Phase Four. The meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2025-01 rezoning 4.72 acres from R-1 to C-2 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve text amendment to allow swimming pools in side yards of Lots 23-A through 30-A, Summit Rock Phase Four (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Pat and Sara Bouchard to allow retaining/privacy walls exceeding 7 feet in height on their property at 103 Harbor Light. The proposed increases include a 10-foot-tall section on the east side and a 7.7–8.2-foot section on the west side. Staff recommends approval, citing unique grade differences with neighboring lots. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and take public comments.

• Public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2025-05 for wall height relief at 103 Harbor Light
• Request to increase east wall portion from 6.5 ft to 10 ft over a 10-foot span
• Request to increase west wall portion from ~6 ft to ~8 ft over a 17-foot span
• Staff report recommends approval, noting no opposition and unique grade conditions
• Approval of April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved Variance No. 2025‑05, permitting Pat and Sara Bouchard to exceed the 7‑foot wall height limit on Lot 15014 (103 Harbor Light) with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2025-05 for wall height exceedance at 103 Harbor Light (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of Zoning Change No. 2025-01, which would rezone 4.72 acres at 135 Encantada from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial to build a neighborhood park. The proposed park includes pickleball courts, tennis courts, a basketball court, playscape, restrooms, and parking. Staff supports the change, citing the tract's shape and adjacent commercial and utility uses. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Public hearing on Zoning Change No. 2025-01: rezone 4.72 acres at 135 Encantada from R-1 to C-2
• Proposed neighborhood park: 4 pickleball courts, 2 tennis courts, half basketball court, playscape, restrooms, parking
• Staff report recommends approval, noting unique lot shape and adjacent mini-storage facility and PEC electrical substation
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. During a public hearing on Zoning Change No. 2025-01, the applicant did not appear. The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend deferring the rezoning request and continuing discussion at a special meeting on May 13. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended deferral of Zoning Change 2025-01 and continuation at May 13 special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a subdivision plat for Tres Vista and discuss a variance for the Richter’s Ranch 1.0 development. The body will also consider an ordinance to repeal the sales and use tax exemption for telecommunication services.

• Public hearing for Tres Vista Preliminary Subdivision Plat (3.22 acres)
• Variance request for Richter’s Ranch 1.0 (54.567-acre development for 123 lots)
• Ordinance 2025-12: Repealing telecommunication services sales and use tax exemption
• Resolution 2025-21: Requesting roundabout improvements on FM 2147
• Engagement of BrooksWatson & Co., PLLC for Fiscal Year 2025 audit

The council approved the Tres Vista preliminary subdivision plat and took several other actions, including building‑permit extensions, a firefighting‑services agreement, and two transportation‑related resolutions. It also deferred a variance request for Richter’s Ranch pending additional information. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Approved Tres Vista preliminary subdivision plat (5-0)
• Deferred Richter’s Ranch variance request (4-0)
• Approved 60‑day extensions for Units A & B and 90‑day extensions for Units C & D at 701 Hi Circle North (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate firefighting services agreement with Cottonwood Shores (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 supporting TX DOT Transportation Alternatives set‑aside (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 requesting TX DOT roundabout improvements on FM 2147 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 repealing telecom services sales‑use tax exemption (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including meeting minutes and audit engagement (4-0)

City Council

The city council will discuss and possibly take action on the FY26 budget, including revenue sources such as water, sewer, and solid waste rates, impact fees, tax rates, and a capital improvement plan. They will also consider a request from Llano County to reserve the council chambers for election dates in 2025 and 2026, and receive updates on the West Water Plant engineering, the transportation plan, and the 89th Texas legislative session.

• FY26 Budget Planning: discussion of water, sewer, solid waste rates, impact fees, and property tax rates
• Capital Improvement Plan for FY26
• Five-Year Staffing Plan and department restructuring
• Reservation of Council Chambers for Llano County election dates in 2025 and 2026
• West Water Plant Engineering and Transportation Plan

The council discussed several items—including a member‑engagement initiative, FY26 budget planning, the West Water Plant engineering project, a transportation plan, and a legislative session update—but took no action on any of them. Mayor Thurman directed staff to inform Llano County that the requested reservation of the council chambers for the 2025 and 2026 election dates is approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m.

• Approved reservation of council chambers for Llano County election dates 2025 and 2026

The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning variance for a residential property. The applicant is seeking to build a home smaller than the required minimum square footage for that specific zone.

• BOA Variance No. 2025-02: Request by Charles Ruoff to allow a 2,000 square foot home (minimum required is 2,400) at 1200 Broken Arrow

The Board of Adjustment approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. After a public hearing, the board denied Variance No. 2025‑02, which sought relief to build a single‑family home under 2,400 sq ft on Lot 18005 (1200 Broken Arrow) in Zone 4A, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied Variance No. 2025-02 for 1200 Broken Arrow home (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending City Council approval of the Tres Vista Preliminary Plat, a 3.21-acre subdivision at the end of That Away Drive. The plat proposes three single-family residential lots, two common lots for driveway and drainage, and one utility lot for an existing cell tower in Zone 4A Horseshoe Bay Proper. The commission will also vote on minutes from a February 11 special meeting.

• Public hearing and recommendation to City Council for Tres Vista Preliminary Plat, 3.21 acres at That Away Drive, creating 3 single-family lots, 2 common lots, 1 utility lot
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 Special Called Meeting
• Staff report notes no variances required and public notice satisfied for the plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The commission then held a public hearing on the Tres Vista Preliminary Plat and voted 5‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve the subdivision. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Tres Vista Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will discuss and possibly take action on adjusting the drought contingency plan from Stage 1 to Stage 2, following a notice from LCRA. Other business includes a request from Applehead Island POA regarding street agreement payments, two ordinances updating building codes and fees, a professional engineering contract with Freese and Nichols, a subdivision variance for Richter's Ranch (123 lots), and two sign variances. The meeting also features proclamations, service awards, and routine consent agenda items.

• Adjustment of Drought Contingency Plan from Stage 1 to Stage 2 per LCRA notice
• Ordinance 2025-10 amending building permit definitions, contractor registration, and fee schedule
• Ordinance 2025-11 updating adopted model building and fire codes per ISO recommendation
• Master Professional Engineering and Planning Consulting Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Request for variance for Richter's Ranch subdivision: 123 single-family residential lots on 54.567 acres at Mountain Dew and Rocky Ridge

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved moving the city's Drought Contingency Plan from Stage 1 to Stage 2, effective April 3, 2025, per LCRA notice. It also approved two ordinances updating building and fire codes, a consulting agreement with Freese and Nichols, and two sign variances, including one for Summit Rock Golf Club that passed on a tie-breaking vote by the mayor. A variance request for Richter's Ranch was postponed to the April 15 meeting.

• Approved moving Drought Contingency Plan to Stage 2 (4-0)
• Approved Applehead Island POA fee removal and contract rescission (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 amending building permit regulations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 updating building and fire codes (4-0)
• Authorized $20,000 consulting agreement with Freese and Nichols (4-0)
• Postponed Richter's Ranch variance request to April 15
• Approved Pecan Creek sign variance (4-0)
• Approved Summit Rock Golf Club sign variance (3-2, mayor broke tie)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay to exceed the 15,000 sq ft zoning limit for a church building. The proposed building is 34,000 sq ft and includes a 500-seat sanctuary, classrooms, and offices. Staff recommends approval, citing the needs of the congregation and noting no known opposition.

• Public hearing and vote on BOA Variance No. 2025-01 for a 34,000 sq ft church building (15,000 sq ft limit) at 11001 FM 2147 (Stone House Tract)
• Applicant: Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay; property in Zone 3 Horseshoe Bay West
• Proposed facility: sanctuary with 500 seats, Sunday School classrooms, meeting hall, and offices
• Staff report supports the variance, noting the ordinance does not account for a congregation of that size
• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (procedural)

The Board of Adjustment approved Variance No. 2025-01, granting Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay relief from the zoning ordinance's 15,000-square-foot limit on church buildings for the property at 11001 FM 2147. The vote was 4-1, with Ron Christesson voting no. The board also approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved BOA Variance No. 2025-01 for Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay to exceed 15,000 sq ft church building limit at 11001 FM 2147 (4-1)
• Approved January 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 45.1 acres at the southeast corner of FM 2147 and HWY 71 from Planned Development to Planned Development allowing A-1 Recreational, C-2 General Commercial, and R-6 Townhome and Cottages. The council will also discuss a preliminary plat for the 119.8-acre Atten Hill at Summit Rock subdivision with 110 lots, a budget amendment for all funds, and a resolution authorizing publication of notice to issue certificates of obligation. Additionally, a personnel policy addition for emergency deployment of fire personnel is up for action.

• Public hearing and possible action on ordinance to rezone 45.1 acres at FM 2147 and HWY 71 (The Parks/The Gateway at Horseshoe Bay)
• Public hearing and possible action on preliminary plat for Atten Hill at Summit Rock, 119.8 acres, 110 lots
• Discuss and consider Ordinance 2025-09 amending all budgeted funds for FY 2024-2025
• Discuss and consider Resolution 2025-15 authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation
• Discuss and consider personnel policy addition for TIFMAS and regional/state/national emergency deployment for fire personnel

The City Council denied a proposed zoning change for the Parks PD at The Gateway at Horseshoe Bay, following the Planning and Zoning Commission's unanimous recommendation. The council also approved a phased preliminary plat for 110 lots at Atten Hill at Summit Rock, a budget amendment, a resolution to publish notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation, a personnel policy addition for firefighter emergency deployments, and the consent agenda. In executive session, the council approved a 180-day building permit extension for 1902 Bay West Boulevard with conditions, including a $40,000 fee.

• Denied zoning change for Parks PD at The Gateway at Horseshoe Bay (5-0)
• Approved Atten Hill at Summit Rock phased preliminary plat, 110 lots (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 amending all budgeted funds for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy addition for TIFMAS and emergency deployment for fire personnel (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, racial profiling report, and bank accounts (5-0)
• Approved 180-day building permit extension for 1902 Bay West Blvd with $40,000 fee and conditions (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of the Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phased Preliminary Plat, a 119.815-acre subdivision with 92 single-family residential lots and 18 common area lots. The applicant, Summit Rock Land LLC, missed the regular meeting deadline, prompting this special called meeting to allow City Council consideration on February 18. Staff supports approval, noting all requirements are met.

• Public hearing on Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phased Preliminary Plat: 110 lots (92 single-family, 18 common area) on 119.815 acres adjacent to Summit Rock clubhouse, with 2.02 miles of private streets.
• Applicant missed January 28 regular meeting deadline; special meeting called to keep February 18 City Council timeline.
• Approval of January 28 regular meeting minutes.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Atten Hill at Summit Rock Phased Preliminary Plat, a 119.815-acre subdivision with 110 lots (92 single-family residential, 18 common area). The recommendation is subject to a previously granted variance. The commission also approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes 5-0.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Atten Hill at Summit Rock preliminary plat (5-0), subject to prior variance

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no public hearings or zoning changes. The commission will elect a vice chair, approve December minutes, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. A member orientation session will cover commissioner roles, development services, and legal aspects of planning and zoning.

• Election of a Vice Chair
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Member orientation on commissioner roles and Development Services Department
• Presentation by City Attorney on legal aspects of planning and zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive land-use decisions. They elected Carla Rowland as Vice Chair, approved the December 17, 2024 minutes, and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. A special meeting was announced for February 11, 2025.

• Elected Carla Rowland as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning and development items, including a 45.1-acre rezoning and preliminary plat for The Gateway at Horseshoe Bay, a conditional use for personal storage at 135 Tori Lane, and a rezoning of 0.084 acres at 903 Paintbrush. They will also discuss a variance for the Atten Hill at Summit Rock development and the audited financial report.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-09: Rezone 45.1 acres at FM 2147 and HWY 71 to PD Planned Development with A-1, C-2, and R-6 uses, and consider The Gateway preliminary plat
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-07: Conditional use authorization for personal storage structure on two lots at 135 Tori Lane
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-08: Rezone 0.084 acres at 903 Paintbrush from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate Residential
• Request for variance from subdivision design standards for Atten Hill at Summit Rock, a 160-acre development
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-06 adding alternate members to Planning and Zoning Commission and other administrative amendments

The council approved a conditional use permit for two personal storage structures at 135 Tori Lane (4-1), denied the preliminary plat for The Gateway development as inconsistent with current zoning, and deferred a related rezoning request to February 18. It also approved a rezoning at 903 Paintbrush, accepted the audited financial report, and approved several other items including a variance and a building permit extension.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 for two personal storage structures at 135 Tori Lane (4-1)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-09 rezoning at FM 2147/HWY 71 to Feb 18 (5-0)
• Denied The Gateway preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 rezoning 0.084 acres at 903 Paintbrush to R-1 (5-0)
• Accepted audited financial report for FY ended Sept 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision variance for Atten Hill at Summit Rock (5-0)
• Approved third building permit extension for 102 Matern Court (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $2,750,433 contract with Nelson Lewis Inc. and appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold an organizational meeting to elect a vice chairperson, approve minutes from October 2024, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and conduct member orientation including discussions on board roles and legal aspects with the city attorney. No public hearings or variance requests are on the agenda.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024 regular meeting
• Review and approval of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Member orientation: role of Board of Adjustment and information from Development Services Department
• Presentation and discussion with City Attorney on legal aspects of the Board

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on January 14, 2025, with a quorum present. They unanimously elected Bill Knox as Vice Chair, approved the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting, and approved the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting also included a member orientation session with presentations from city staff and the city attorney, and adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Elected Bill Knox as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 29, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct an emergency management training exercise. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Emergency Management Training Exercise

The Horseshoe Bay City Council met on January 8, 2025, and received emergency management training from Fire Chief Doug Fowler. No formal decisions or actions were taken during the meeting, which was called to order at 10:00 AM and adjourned at 11:12 AM.

• No action taken on emergency management training (informational only)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly take action on several items including the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee report, the Comprehensive Plan, and a Drainage Plan. They will also consider 2025 goals and priorities, staff initiatives such as a Builder Conduct Ordinance and 20th Anniversary Planning, and preliminary FY 2025 budget planning. A key discussion item is the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Interlocal Agreement, along with the Adopt a Median program and monthly departmental report formats.

• Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Report
• Comprehensive Plan and Drainage Plan
• LCRA Interlocal Agreement
• Builder Conduct Ordinance (staff initiative)
• FY 2025 Preliminary Budget Planning

The City Council held a workshop and took one substantive action: it voted 5-0 to authorize staff to draft an amendment to the subdivision ordinance covering design standards, cut and fill, streets, drainage, and site development, and to hire outside help for up to $20,000. All other items were informational or directed for future action, including a directive to draft a drainage ordinance for the February 18, 2025 meeting and a request for comprehensive plan feedback by February 25, 2025.

• Authorized drafting subdivision ordinance amendment with design standards, cut/fill, streets, drainage, site development (5-0)
• Authorized hiring outside help for ordinance work up to $20,000 (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft drainage ordinance for February 18, 2025 Council meeting
• Directed Council to provide comprehensive plan feedback to City Manager by February 25, 2025
• Volunteered planning committee for 20th anniversary celebration (Jones, Weatherby, Foran)