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Jonestown public meetings in 2024

51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss adopting Unified Development Code

This is a discussion-only meeting of four council committees: Finance, Planning & Economic Development, Library, Public Works, and Parks & Events. Items include appointing advisory board members, private water wells, a fiber cable utility plan at 18307 Park Drive, a proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment, a restroom maintenance contract at Jones Brothers Park, and a city entrance sign. No formal votes will be taken.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 10:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to discuss City Administrator's job status in closed session

The Jonestown City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters related to the City Administrator. The council will first convene in executive session under Texas law, then reconvene in public session to take any appropriate action.

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✓ Decided: Council holds executive session on city administrator, takes no action

The Jonestown City Council met in special session on December 19, 2024, and immediately convened into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator. After reconvening in public session, the council took no action on the matter. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider The Ridge Phase 2 and Lost Ridge subdivisions

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on two subdivision requests: a preliminary plat for The Ridge Phase 2 (13 single-family lots on 28.6 acres) and a concept plan for Lost Ridge Subdivision (30 lots on 83.618 acres). The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving November meeting minutes, reappointing Tom Buckle as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term, and approving the October budget review and investment report. The council will also receive the City of Jonestown IDSC Annual Report 2024.

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✓ Decided: Council approves The Ridge Phase 2 preliminary plat, tables Lost Ridge

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved the preliminary plat for The Ridge Phase 2, a 28.60-acre subdivision with 13 single-family lots on Old Burnet Road. The council also voted unanimously to table the Lost Ridge Subdivision concept plan until the Planning & Zoning Commission completes its review and provides a recommendation. The consent agenda, including approval of November minutes and appointment of Tom Buckle as Mayor Pro Tem, was approved unanimously.

Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to consider 30-lot Lost Ridge subdivision and 13-lot Ridge Phase 2 plat

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approval of a preliminary plat for The Ridge Phase 2, subdividing 28.60 acres into 13 single-family lots on Old Burnet Road. They will also consider a concept plan for the Lost Ridge Subdivision, creating 30 single-family lots on 83.618 acres at 12900 Lost Ridge Circle. The meeting includes approval of November 7 minutes and staff updates.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of The Ridge Phase 2 preliminary plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for The Ridge Phase 2, a 28.60-acre subdivision with 13 single-family lots on Old Burnet Road. The commission also tabled a concept plan for the Lost Ridge Subdivision, a 30-lot development on 83.618 acres, after residents raised concerns about traffic, safety, and wildfire evacuation. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees review budget, discuss Ridge Phase 2 plat and 30-lot concept

The Finance Committee will review the October 2024 budget, investment report, and fund balances, and discuss the nomination of a Mayor Pro Tem. The Planning & Economic Development Committee will discuss a preliminary plat for The Ridge Phase 2 (28.60 acres) and a concept plan for 30 single-family lots at 12900 Lost Ridge Circle. This meeting is for review and discussion only; no action will be taken.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider awarding JBP Improvement Project contract

The City Council will hold a regular meeting covering consent agenda items (minutes, resolution banning TikTok on city devices, surplus property declaration, and September budget review), a regular agenda item to discuss and possibly award a contract to Packsaddle Management, LLC for the JBP Improvement Project, and a public hearing and possible action on a variance request for an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road. Newly elected officials will also be sworn in.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown council awards park improvement contract and tables well variance

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a prohibited technologies policy for TikTok, surplus city property disposal, and the September budget review and investment report. The Council also unanimously awarded a $1,558,933 contract to Packsaddle Management, LLC for the Jones Brothers Park Improvement Project. A public hearing was held regarding a private water well variance at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, which the Council then voted to table until January 2025.

Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Variance request to allow operation of existing water well on E. Reed Park Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Csaba Kos and Seon Mee Chang to allow operation of an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, contrary to the city's private well regulations. The meeting also includes approval of October 3 minutes, citizen communications, and a staff update.

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✓ Decided: P&Z tables water well variance request for Reed Park Road property

The Planning & Zoning Commission tabled a variance request by Csaba Kos and Seon Mee Chang to operate an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, pending further discussion. The commission also approved the amended October 3, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a staff update on department activities.

Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 15:30

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to discuss regulating water wells on Reeds Park Road

The City Council will convene in executive session to discuss the City's legal authority to regulate water wells, specifically regarding wells on Reeds Park Road. After reconvening in public session, the Council may take action on the matter.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses water well regulation, takes no action

The Jonestown City Council met in special session to discuss the city's authority to regulate water wells and received legal advice regarding wells on Reeds Park Road. After reconvening from executive session, the council took no action and instead gave direction to the city attorney. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Discussing the bid award for the JBP Improvement Project

This is a joint committee meeting for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. The Public Works Committee will discuss the bid award for the JBP Improvement Project. The Finance Committee will review the September 2024 budget, investment report, and fund balances, and discuss a resolution banning TikTok on city devices. The Public Safety and Planning & Economic Development committees will cover a surplus police vehicle and a variance request for a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to consider variance for second driveway at 17761 Reed Park Road

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Chad Kristin and Sheri Dube to allow construction of a second driveway at 17761 Reed Park Road (Lot 4A, Replat of Lots 3 & 4, Falls Hollow Subdivision). The variance is from Jonestown Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 Zoning Section 14.02.061(h)(3)(C). The meeting also includes approval of June 10, 2024 minutes.

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 · 17:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Jonestown council to vote on interim city administrator contract

The Jonestown City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an employment contract for an interim city administrator during an executive session. The public session will reconvene to take action on this personnel matter.

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✓ Decided: Council approves interim city administrator contract for Tracie Hlavinka

The Jonestown City Council held a special called meeting on October 25, 2024, and unanimously approved an employment contract for Tracie Hlavinka as interim city administrator, effective October 25 and commencing October 29. The council convened in executive session to discuss the appointment before reconvening to vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 15:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

City Council to consider interim city administrator contract

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss an employment contract for an interim city administrator. The council may then reconvene in public session to take action on the contract.

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✓ Decided: City Council takes no action on interim city administrator contract

The City Council met in executive session to discuss an employment contract for an interim city administrator. Upon reconvening into public session, no action was taken on the matter.

Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 09:00

City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting

Council and P&Z discuss new development code and zoning amendments

The Jonestown City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special called joint meeting to discuss a new development code and proposed amendments to the city's zoning and platting provisions. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown Council to consider vehicle inspection station and new subdivision

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning changes for vehicle inspection stations and a concept plan for a new subdivision. The body will also consider a fence variance and several administrative resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves vehicle inspection station ordinance and permits

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle inspection stations in the B-1 district and granted a permit for a station at 18617 FM 1431. They also approved a concept plan for The Ridge Phase 2 subdivision, a fence variance, and several consent agenda items, while increasing court safety funding to $15,000.

Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

P&Z Commission to consider concept plan for 'The Ridge Phase 2' on Old Burnet Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider an ordinance amendment to require a conditional use permit for vehicle inspection stations in the B-1 district, a specific conditional use permit request for a station at 18617 FM 1431, a concept plan for a 13-lot subdivision called The Ridge Phase 2 on Old Burnet Road, and a variance request for a 5-foot privacy fence at 11612 Travis Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a staff update.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of zoning changes and development plans

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance amendment requiring a conditional use permit for vehicle inspection stations in B-1 districts. The Commission also recommended approval for a specific vehicle inspection station permit at 18617 FM 1431, a concept plan for "The Ridge Phase 2" subdivision, and a fence height variance at 11612 Travis Street.

Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown committees to discuss land subdivision and vehicle inspection rules

The Finance, Public Safety, and Planning & Economic Development committees will meet for review and discussion. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider adopting budget and tax rate of $0.3925 per $100 valuation

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a property tax rate of $0.3925 per $100 valuation. They will also discuss zoning changes for an auto repair shop at 18334 FM 1431, a request to subdivide land for a new subdivision on West Reed Park Road, and amendments to prohibit short-term rentals in the Carlton PUD. Other items include approving a police incentive/recruitment pay policy and considering appointments to a committee to replace the city administrator.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2024-25 budget, raises property tax rate

The Jonestown City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2024-25 budget and ratified a property tax increase, setting a combined tax rate of $0.3925 per $100 valuation. The council also approved a site development plan for a retail building, rezoned a property to allow an auto repair shop with conditions, denied a subdivision request, and prohibited short-term rentals in part of the Carlton PUD. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to weigh zoning change for auto repair shop on FM 1431

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several zoning and development items, including a request to rezone 18334 FM 1431 from GUI to B-2 for an auto repair shop, a site plan for a retail building, a subdivision request, and two ordinances to prohibit short-term rentals in the Carlton PUD. One zoning request by Richard Vavro has been withdrawn. The meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends B-2 zoning for auto repair shop on FM 1431

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change from GUI to B-2 for an auto repair shop at 18334 FM 1431, and approved a site development plan for a retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace with conditions. Two other requests were withdrawn by applicants, and the commission recommended ordinances to prohibit short-term rentals in the Carlton PUD. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 17:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.3925 per $100 valuation

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed tax rate of $0.3925 per $100 valuation and the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. The council will vote on the tax rate at a subsequent meeting on September 12. They will also discuss canceling the November 5 general election due to unopposed candidates.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown Council postpones budget adoption to Sept. 12

The City Council held public hearings on the proposed tax rate and FY 2024-2025 budget, then voted unanimously to amend the budget to include a $30K placeholder for a Green Center and $10K for additional hydrants, while avoiding upward pressure on the tax rate. The council postponed final budget adoption until September 12, 2024. It also unanimously accepted the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approved cancellation of the November 5, 2024 General Election.

Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Committees discuss short-term rental ban for Bluffs lot

Council committee meetings on August 27, 2024, will review and discuss several items but will take no formal action. Topics include new hire incentives, a budget request from Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, a hotel occupancy tax funds request for the Gray House project, and a change order for street maintenance. Planning items include amending the short-term rental overlay district in The Bluffs, zoning reclassifications on FM 1431, a replat, an ETJ release, and a site development plan.

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Fri Aug 23, 2024 · 09:00

City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting

Joint council-P&Z meeting to discuss new development code and zoning amendments

The Jonestown City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss a proposed new development code and amendments to the city's zoning and platting provisions. No votes or decisions are listed — the session is solely for discussion of the attached redlined uniform development code.

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Fri Aug 16, 2024 · 15:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to consider real estate purchase and sale agreement

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss a real estate purchase and sale agreement. The body will then reconvene in public session to decide whether to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.8M land purchase for 40 acres on West Brim Drive

The City Council approved the assignment of a real estate purchase and sale agreement for two properties on West Brim Drive, totaling about 40.339 acres, at a price of $1.8 million. The vote was 4-0 with one abstention. The meeting was a special called session that included an executive session to discuss the real property matter.

Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown City Council to consider retail site plan at 18506 E. Lake Terrace

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a site development plan for a small retail building. The body will also vote on ordering a general election for three council seats and amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

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✓ Decided: Council tables site development plan for retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace

The Jonestown City Council met on August 8, 2024, with a partial quorum (three of six members present). The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, police vehicle upfit funding, an election resolution, a budget amendment, and the June budget review. A public hearing for a site development plan at 18506 E. Lake Terrace was opened and closed with no comments, and the item was tabled unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 08:30

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to propose 2024 tax rate and set budget hearing dates

The Jonestown City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly propose a tax rate for calendar year 2024. They will also consider setting dates for a public hearing and vote on the fiscal year 2025 budget and adoption of the 2024 tax rate. No specific tax rate or budget figures are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves proposed tax rate of 3.925 for FY 2024-25

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of 3.925 as a not-to-exceed number for the 2024/25 fiscal year. They also unanimously approved setting dates for a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025 budget and adoption of the calendar year 2024 tax rate. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to consider site plan for retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by Grey Opal Capital Management LP for approval of a site development plan for a small retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 27 special called meeting and receive a staff update on current department activities.

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✓ Decided: P&Z tables retail site plan at 18506 E. Lake Terrace

The Planning & Zoning Commission tabled a site development plan for a small retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace until the next meeting, citing concerns about stormwater capacity, drainage, and landscaping. The applicant will provide additional documentation for further review. The commission also unanimously approved the June 27, 2024, special meeting minutes and received a staff update on permitting, code enforcement, and short-term rental licensing.

Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Committees to discuss police vehicle funding, retail development, and budget workshop

This meeting of the Public Safety, Planning & Economic Development, and Finance committees is for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. Items include requests to upfit two police administrative units for patrol use, a site development plan for a small retail building at 18506 E. Lake Terrace, and several fiscal items: a resolution for the November 5, 2024 General Election, an ordinance amending the FY2024 Budget, the 3rd quarter financial report, and a FY2024-2025 budget workshop.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 08:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

City Council to consider real estate purchase agreement

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss a real estate purchase and sale agreement. The Council may then reconvene in public session to decide whether to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown City Council takes no action on real estate agreement

The City Council met in executive session to discuss authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate purchase and sale agreement. Upon reconvening into public session, no action was taken on the matter.

Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 09:00

City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Special Called Joint Workshop

Council and P&Z discuss new development code and zoning amendments

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission hold a joint workshop to discuss a proposed new development code and amendments to zoning and platting provisions. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown Council to consider food vendor permit and development agreement changes

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a long-term mobile food vendor at 18660 FM 1431. Members will also consider amending the development agreement for the Carlton Tract and Tract 5. The agenda includes several routine approvals, such as a wastewater agreement amendment and cyber insurance contract.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown Council approves mobile food vendor permit and wastewater agreement

City Council approved a conditional use permit for a long-term mobile food vendor at 18660 FM 1431. The Council also approved an interlocal wastewater agreement with Lago Vista and a development agreement for the Carlton PUD, contingent on future ordinance amendments.

Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 08:30

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Public hearing for a long-term mobile food vendor at 18660 FM 1431

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a long-term mobile food vendor at 18660 FM 1431. The application was submitted by Hellacious by Takavron Global LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of food truck permit at 18660 FM 1431

The Jonestown Planning and Zoning Commission held a special called meeting on June 27, 2024. The commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for a long-term mobile food vendor at 18660 FM 1431, with two conditions: a site plan showing the food truck location meets setback requirements, and a letter verifying electrical and water utilities. No citizens spoke at the public hearing. The commission also approved the June 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes and received a staff update on residential permitting, code enforcement, short-term rental licensing, and staff training.

Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 09:00

City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting

Discussion of new development code and zoning amendments

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a new uniform development code. This includes proposed amendments to the city's zoning and platting provisions.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Committees to discuss Carlton PUD amendments and city finance matters

Jonestown committees will meet for review and discussion of several items. No official actions will be taken during this meeting.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown Council to consider street maintenance contract and ordinance changes

The City Council will vote on several items, including a $344,310 street maintenance contract and the abolition of the city's curfew for minors. The agenda also includes amendments to the city budget and the use of funds for wildfire and oak wilt mitigation.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown City Council awards $344,310 street maintenance contract

City Council approved a street maintenance contract with Bennett Paving, Inc. and abolished the city's minor curfew to comply with state law. The council also authorized the use of the Landscape Fund for wildfire and oak wilt mitigation.

Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Variance request for a 20-foot commercial sign at 18220 FM 1431

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will consider a variance request for a 20-foot commercial monument sign at 18220 FM 1431. The board will also elect officers for the Chair and Vice-chair positions.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Discussion of proposed Uniform Development Code zoning and land use articles

The Commission will discuss specific sections of the proposed City of Jonestown Uniform Development Code, specifically regarding Zoning Districts and Land Use. The agenda also includes a discussion about the July 4 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Commission agreed to hold a special meeting on June 27 to replace the July 4 session.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. Commissioners discussed revisions to the proposed Uniform Development Code, specifically regarding Zoning Districts and Land Use, and directed staff to send questions to the City Attorney. The commission agreed to schedule a special meeting on June 27 because the regular July meeting falls on the Independence Day holiday.

Tue May 28, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss curfew repeal, budget, park grant

The Jonestown City Council committees will meet for review and discussion only, with no action taken. Items include repealing the curfew ordinance, a water feature at the police department, budget amendments, a hotel occupancy tax request, a park grant for a new playscape, a street maintenance contract, and amending the wastewater agreement with Lago Vista.

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Tue May 21, 2024 · 09:00

City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Special Called Joint Workshop

Council and P&Z to discuss new development code and zoning amendments

The Jonestown City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a special joint workshop to discuss a new development code and amendments to the city's zoning and platting provisions. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

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Thu May 9, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on speed signs, hotel tax grant, budget review

The Jonestown City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 9, 2024, with a consent agenda covering routine items. These include approving the April 11 meeting minutes, purchasing pole-mounted radar speed signs, granting $5,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the Cox Springs School Restoration Society, and approving the mid-year budget review and investment report. The council will also consider a resolution appointing a member to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown City Council approves hotel tax funding and budget review

City Council approved several consent agenda items, including a grant for school restoration and a mid-year budget review. One item regarding radar speed signs was moved to a future meeting.

Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss speed signs, hotel tax grant, wildfire funds

The Jonestown City Council committees will meet for review and discussion only, with no action taken. They will discuss purchasing radar speed signs, a $5,000 hotel occupancy tax request from the Cox Springs School Restoration Society, using Landscape Fund money for wildfire mitigation, and the mid-year budget review and investment report.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to weigh R-1 to B-1 zoning change at 18311 Spring Lane

The Jonestown City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request by Galadriel, LLC to rezone 0.4507 acres at 18311 Spring Lane from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to B-1 (Business-light Commercial). The council will also discuss and possibly act on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report, Firewise/wildfire mitigation, and several consent agenda items including resolutions for a prefabricated restroom and radar speed signs.

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✓ Decided: City Council denies zoning change request for 18311 Spring Lane

The City Council unanimously denied a request to change the zoning of 18311 Spring Lane from Single-family Residential to Business-light Commercial. The Council also approved several administrative resolutions and the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report.

Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Zoning change request for 18311 Spring Lane from residential to business

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by Galadriel, LLC to rezone 0.4507 acres at 18311 Spring Lane from R-1 Single-family Residential to B-1 Business-light Commercial. The commission may vote on the request after hearing public input. The agenda also includes approval of February meeting minutes and a staff update on department activities.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends denying zoning change for 18311 Spring Lane

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend that City Council deny a request to change the zoning of 18311 Spring Lane from residential to business-light commercial. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024, meeting.

Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss zoning change, wastewater deal, eclipse prep

Jonestown's four council committees meet for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. Items include a zoning change request, a wastewater agreement amendment, and preparations for the April 8 eclipse.

Thu Mar 14, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider $253,500 bid for new aerial bucket truck

The Jonestown City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and discuss a bid for a new aerial bucket truck. A public hearing on a subdivision plat was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting includes approvals for minutes, reports, and several resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown council approves $253,500 aerial bucket truck purchase

The Jonestown City Council approved awarding a bid to Ring Power Utility Equipment for a new aerial bucket truck at a cost of $253,500. Council also approved a Police Motorcycle Operator Certification Pay amendment adding $100 per month incentive pay, and approved the consent agenda except for that item, which was pulled and handled separately. A final plat request for the Rose Racquet Club Addition at 19120 Old Burnet Road was withdrawn by the applicant, and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to review plat, racial profiling report, budget items

This is a review-and-discussion-only meeting of four City Council committees plus the Municipal Court and Library Committee. No formal action will be taken. Items include a final plat for a residential/commercial subdivision, the annual racial profiling report, police motorcycle certification pay, a bank depository agreement, a budget amendment for a bucket truck, surplus property, a DPS interlocal agreement update, and a library board appointment.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 09:00

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to discuss lawsuit Leo Jacque et al. v. 9900 North Place, LLC

The Jonestown City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider matters related to a lawsuit titled Leo Jacque et al. v. 9900 North Place, LLC. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine opening and adjournment procedures. The council may also enter executive session to discuss the lawsuit, as permitted by Texas law.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes attorney to negotiate or join lawsuit regarding 9900 North Place, LLC

City Council met in executive session to discuss the lawsuit Leo Jacque et al. v. 9900 North Place, LLC. Following the session, Council voted to allow the City attorney to negotiate a solution or join the lawsuit to protect public health and safety.

Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to hear four variance requests for driveways, setbacks, accessory structure

The Jonestown Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold public hearings and consider four variance requests from property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules. These include a second driveway, two setback encroachments, and an oversized accessory structure. The board may vote on each request after the hearings.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on budget amendment, variances, and police chief evaluation

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several variance requests, including one for lots fronting an access easement at Reed Park Road and two for pools in front yards. They will also consider a budget amendment ordinance, approve resolutions for board appointments and legal services, and conduct a performance evaluation of the Chief of Police in executive session.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown council approves budget amendment, land and pool variances

With Mayor Johnson absent, Mayor Pro Tem Buckle led a quorum. Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (January 11 minutes, library board appointments, Messer Fort LLC as City Attorney, budget review) and Ordinance 2024-O-634A amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Council approved a variance for lots fronting an access easement driveway on Reed Park Road, tabled a front-yard pool variance at 17321 Northlake Hills, and approved two variances for 12905 Angel Springs Drive (front facing side setback and front-yard pool). A withdrawn subdivision concept plan (Hidden Hollows) was not acted on, and after executive session Council approved a rate adjustment for Officer Taylor tied to a 2017 agreement.

Thu Feb 1, 2024 · 18:00

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to consider subdivision plans and several residential variances

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential variances and a new subdivision concept plan. One variance request for Land Peoples LLC has been withdrawn.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown P&Z approves access-easement variance, tables front-yard pool request

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing lots to front on an access easement driveway instead of the street right of way for property on Reed Park Road. A separate request for a concept plan for the 'Hidden Hollows Subdivision' was withdrawn by the applicant. The Commission tabled a request for a front-yard pool at 17321 Northlake Hills and recommended approval of two variances for 12905 Angel Springs Drive — one to let the home face the side setback line and one for a front-yard pool. All votes recorded were unanimous.

Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown council committees to discuss variances, budget, and appointments

The Jonestown City Council committee meetings on January 23, 2024, are for review and discussion only, with no action to be taken. Committees will discuss several variance requests, the city's street maintenance program, quarterly budget review, and potential appointments including a city attorney and salary increase for Chief Taylor.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024 · 16:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider water treatment plant site plan at 4900 Destination Way

The Jonestown City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a site development plan for a water treatment plant proposed by Jonestown Water Supply Corporation at 4900 Destination Way. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term, appoint members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and act on routine consent items including an ordinance on meeting schedules and a resolution declaring surplus property.

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✓ Decided: Jonestown council approves water treatment plant site plan at 4900 Destination Way

The Jonestown City Council approved a site development plan for a water treatment plant owned and operated by Jonestown Water Supply Corporation at 4900 Destination Way, with a condition requiring payment of tree mitigation fees. The council also unanimously appointed Tom Buckle as Mayor Pro Tem and approved appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. A consent agenda including the December 14, 2023 minutes, Ordinance No. 2024-O-640 on council meeting scheduling, Resolution No. 2024-R-524 on surplus property, the 2024 Council Standing Committees list, and a budget review and investment report was approved in one vote. All actions were unanimous.

Thu Jan 4, 2024 · 18:30

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to consider site plan for new water treatment plant

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development plan for a water treatment plant. The facility would be owned and operated by the Jonestown Water Supply Corporation at 4900 Destination Way. The Commission may also discuss changing the start time for regular meetings.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of new water treatment plant site plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a site development plan for a water treatment plant at 4900 Destination Way. The recommendation is conditional on the submission of a screening plan for residential lots. The commission also voted to move its regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.