Jonestown public meetings in 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonestown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and consider a recommendation to amend city code, removing a blanket prohibition on land uses not expressly listed in the ordinance. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a proposed replat for a 5.747-acre lot at 17807 Breakwater Dr.

• Approve October 2, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on ordinance to remove ban on unlisted land uses
• Recommendation on ordinance to remove ban on unlisted land uses
• Consider approval of replat for 5.747 acres at 17807 Breakwater Dr
• Staff update on department activities

Council Committee Meetings

City council committees will meet for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. Topics include utility franchise agreements, wastewater rates, and updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Updated Electric Utility Franchise Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC)
• Wastewater Rate Study presentation from Raftelis Consultants
• Surplussing Police vehicles Unit 181 (2018 Ford Explorer) and Unit 183 (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe)
• Proposed closure of Right-of-Way parking on Park Drive and Lakeside Drive within Jones Brothers Park
• Amendments to Unified Development Code Section 8.05.005 regarding Outdoor Sound Amplification Permits

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will consider several resolutions, ordinances, and policy approvals. Items include a vote on allocating TCAD board election votes, approval of a personnel policy amendment, and discussion of financing measures. The council will also discuss a wastewater fund ordinance and a building inspection contract. An executive session will address personnel matters and other legal deliberations.

• Ordinance to disannex approximately 10.064 acres at 18821 Double Canyon Drive
• Ordinance establishing the Northshore Wastewater Fund for wastewater system improvements
• Approval of a building inspection proposal from Panther Inspection for $5,700
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-O-659 amending the Personnel Policy Manual Section V: Attendance and Leave
• Resolution No. 2025-R-567 allocating votes in the Travis Central Appraisal District Board election for 2026‑2029

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved the disannexation of a 10.064‑acre tract at 18821 Double Canyon Drive and a $10,121.40 property tax refund for its owner. It also approved the creation of the Northshore Wastewater Fund to finance wastewater improvements, and a $5,700 building inspection contract with Panther Inspection. Several routine resolutions and policies, including surplus property, TCAD board votes, an electronic message board policy, and a personnel policy amendment, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved disannexation of 10.064 acres at 18821 Double Canyon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved property tax refund of $10,121.40 to owner of disannexed property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Northshore Wastewater Fund for wastewater system improvements (unanimous)
• Approved building inspection contract with Panther Inspection for $5,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-563 declaring city property surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-567 allocating TCAD board votes for 2026‑2029 term (unanimous)
• Approved Electronic Message Board Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-659 amending Personnel Policy Manual Section V (unanimous)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on a Unified Development Code violation at 9001 Grandview Drive, potentially ordering repair, removal, or demolition of the structure. The board will also discuss the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and a new meeting time, as well as future procedure and technical workshops. Staff updates will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 Board of Adjustments minutes
• Public hearing on UDC violation at 9001 Grandview Drive (Property ID 181112) with possible abatement order
• Discussion of proposed 2026 Board of Adjustments meeting schedule and new meeting time
• Discussion of future Board of Adjustments Procedure and Technical Workshops
• Staff updates

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is for review and discussion only, and no action will be taken. The committees will discuss various administrative, financial, and planning items. These include property disannexation and city equipment surplus.

• Disannexation of property at 8905 Grandview Drive
• Property tax refund related to disannexation
• Resolution authorizing the surplus of city equipment
• Personnel Policy manual amendment regarding Section 5.01 Holidays
• Building inspection proposal for city-owned structure at 18649 FM 1431

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions on several items, including an amendment to the short‑term rental (STR) overlay district that would exclude a 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis. Other agenda items include approval of an Oak Wilt suppression project, discussion of the FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan, a revised Purchasing Policy, and a variance request for a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road.

• Approve Oak Wilt Suppression Project
• Public hearing on amending the STR overlay district to exclude the 45.92‑acre development in The Destination on Lake Travis
• Discussion of FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion of revised Purchasing Policy
• Variance request for operation of a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road

The council voted unanimously to amend the city’s short‑term rental overlay district, excluding the 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot single‑family residential development in The Destination on Lake Travis subdivision. The council also approved the consent agenda, the FY 2025‑2026 annual work plan, a revised purchasing policy, a variance for a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, and the Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton PUD.

• Approved short‑term rental overlay amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved variance for private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road (unanimous, subject to setback)
• Approved Fifth Development Agreement for Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (unanimous)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a development agreement for the Carlton PUD. The body will also consider an ordinance to exclude a specific residential development from the city's short-term rental overlay district.

• Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (The Carlton PUD)
• Ordinance to exclude a 45.92-acre, 46-lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis from the short-term rental (STR) overlay district

The commission approved the April 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It unanimously recommended that City Council approve the Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton Tract and Tract 5 in the Carlton PUD. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve an ordinance amending the short‑term rental overlay district to exclude the 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis subdivision.

• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council approval of Fifth Development Agreement for Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council approval of ordinance amending short‑term rental overlay district to exclude 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. Committees will discuss administrative policies, budget reports, and a professional services agreement.

• Professional Services Agreement with Presiding Municipal Court Judge Stephen Spindler
• FY 2025-2026 Annual Work Plan
• Revised Purchasing Policy and Fiscal and Budgetary Policy
• August 2025 budget review and investment report
• Oak Wilt Suppression Project

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The City Council will discuss adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ratifying a property tax increase. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 value. Other items include contract awards and property appeals.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 value for the 2025 tax year
• Demolition appeal for a structure at 11808 Evergreen Drive
• Tree mitigation fee appeal for 9001 Grandview Drive
• License Agreement with Aniavi LLC for a Green Center at 10506 Deer Canyon Road
• IT Management Services contract award to GTS

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑655, approving the 2025‑26 city budget. It also ratified a $96,797 (2.19%) property‑tax increase and approved a tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 valuation for the fiscal year. Additional actions included approving a license agreement for a Green Center, an IT services contract with GTS, and upholding demolition and tree‑removal fee orders.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (Ordinance 2025‑O‑655) – unanimous
• Ratified property‑tax increase of $96,797 (2.19%) – unanimous
• Approved property‑tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2025‑O‑656) – unanimous
• Approved License Agreement with Aniavi LLC for a Green Center at 10506 Deer Canyon Road – unanimous
• Approved IT Management Services contract with GTS – unanimous
• Uphold Board of Adjustment decision ordering demolition of 11808 Evergreen Drive, giving 45 days to comply – unanimous
• Uphold $23,360 fee for unpermitted tree removal at 9001 Grandview Drive – unanimous
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services – unanimous

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2026 budget
• Public hearing on appropriating budget funds
• Council to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters
• Meeting to potentially adjourn into executive session

The council established quorum, opened and closed the meeting, and held a public hearing that received no comments. No budget, policy, or other substantive items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

Council Committee Meetings

The Jonestown Council Committee will review an interlocal agreement for emergency law enforcement dispatch, the July 2025 budget, and a proposed FY25/26 budget. The group will also discuss accepting certifications for general election candidates and potentially cancelling the November 4, 2025, election.

• Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services
• Discussion on cancelling the November 4, 2025, General Election
• Review of July 2025 budget and investment report
• Discussion of proposed FY25/26 Budget
• Appeal of Board of Adjustments order regarding 11808 Evergreen Drive

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and two Council Member positions. The body is also reviewing the 2024-2025 annual budget and discussing the proposed FY 25/26 Budget.

• Resolution No. 2025-R-558 to order a General Election on November 4, 2025
• Ordinance No. 2025-O-644C adopting the annual Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal year
• Proposal from Raftelis for a Wastewater Rate Study
• Contract award for RFP No. 002-025 Plaza Metal Roof and Fascia replacement project
• Resolution No. 2025-R-560 regarding updates to the Schedule of Fees

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The council unanimously approved a tax rate of $0.0398109 for calendar year 2025. It also unanimously set the public hearing for the FY 25/26 budget on August 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., and the hearing to levy the 2025 tax rate on September 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved 2025 tax rate of $0.0398109 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for FY 25/26 Budget on Aug 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing to levy 2025 tax rate on Sep 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes, Resolution No. 2025‑R‑557, and the May 2025 budget review. The council declined the Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant and declined the Langford management/consulting contract for the new playscape. No action was taken on the proposed FY 25/26 budget discussion. The meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑557 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 budget review (unanimous)
• Declined Local Park Grant (unanimous)
• Declined Langford contract for playscape (unanimous)
• No action on FY 25/26 budget discussion

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which adopted the 2024‑2025 city budget, approved the April 2025 budget and investment report, accepted an $8,500 contract for the Oak Wilt Suppression Project, and passed a resolution to dispose of surplus property. Council members also adopted a policy directing the City Manager to use standard operating procedures for unimproved roads instead of creating a new policy. Additionally, the council unanimously approved amendments to the city’s Sign Code, adding definitions for real‑estate‑for‑sale, temporary, and bandit signs.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – included budget adoption and routine items
• Adopted 2024‑2025 city budget (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 contract with Heritage Tree Care for Oak Wilt Suppression Project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal (unanimous)
• Adopted use of City Manager’s standard operating procedure for unimproved roads (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 15 Signs adding new sign definitions (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council voted unanimously to reduce the Jones Brothers Park Improvement Plan budget from $1,558,933 to $1,290,000. The council also approved the sale of alcohol at the J‑Town Street Fair on September 27, 2025, and moved the fair to Jones Brothers Park. The March budget and investment report were approved unanimously. Discussion on unimproved roads was tabled until the June meeting.

• Approved reduction of Jones Brothers Park Improvement Plan budget to $1,290,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of alcohol at J‑Town Street Fair on Sept 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved moving J‑Town Street Fair to Jones Brothers Park (unanimous)
• Approved March budget report and investment report (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of unimproved roads until June meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council unanimously approved the February 2025 budget report and investment report. It also adopted a Reserve Fund Policy, funded the Cox Springs School restoration from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, and denied a request to waive a tree mitigation fee. Additional actions included extending the timeline for The Hollows subdivision and approving a zoning change for 11502 Bee Street.

• Approved February 2025 budget report and investment report (unanimous)
• Adopted Reserve Fund Policy (unanimous)
• Approved funding from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for Cox Springs School restoration (unanimous)
• Denied request to waive tree mitigation fee for 10" oak (3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Extended The Hollows subdivision timeline by 90 days and assigned road maintenance to the subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning classification change at 11502 Bee Street from O to M-1 (unanimous)
• Amended the Unified Development Code as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Appendix A Schedule of Fees (unanimous)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a zoning reclassification request for 11502 Bee Street. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to City Council approval of changing the zoning from “O” Professional and Office District to “M‑1” Single‑family Manufactured Housing District. The commission also unanimously recommended a one‑year extension for The Hollows subdivision, approval of an oak‑wilt study request for proposal, amendment of the Unified Development Code, and revisions to the fee schedule. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Recommend to Council to approve a one‑year extension for The Hollows subdivision; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve the request for proposal for the Oak Wilt Suppression Study; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve zoning change from “O” to “M‑1” for 11502 Bee Street; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve amendment to the City of Jonestown Unified Development Code; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve revisions to Appendix A fee schedule with two conditions; passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting; passed unanimously