Lampasas public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Corporation

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Board will review minutes, financial statements, and several budget items, including a new line‑item for non‑profit funding, signage stones at the Business Park, and staff hiring. The board will also discuss a letter to City Council supporting substandard properties and plans for a joint meeting with City Council. An executive session will be held to evaluate a possible incentive package for the Project Heavy Load business prospect.

• Create a budget line‑item for providing funds to non‑profit corporations
• Approve signage stones at the Business Park
• Consider hiring additional staff for the Economic Development Corporation
• Draft a letter to City Council supporting substandard properties
• Executive session to deliberate financial incentives for Project Heavy Load business prospect

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Board unanimously approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the November 2025 financial statements and balance sheet. The board also approved a letter to City Council supporting substandard properties. No action was taken on a new budget line for non‑profit funding or on hiring proposals, and the board entered and later adjourned an executive session.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Financial Statements and Balance Sheet (unanimous)
• Approved letter to City Council supporting substandard properties (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss Project Heavy Load financial offers (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and reconvened regular session at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 7:14 p.m. (unanimous)
• Requested staff to resubmit bid for signage block placement (no action taken)
• Requested staff to prepare part‑time and full‑time job descriptions (no action taken)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances, including a fee‑schedule amendment and two rezoning requests. Council members will also act on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and approve a $69,623 bid from Silsbee Ford for a new police Interceptor. The meeting includes routine consent‑agenda items such as approval of prior minutes.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Appendix A fee schedule for fire, aviation, building, parks, and utilities codes
• Second reading of ordinance rezoning 1.79‑acre property at 1514 E Ave A from SF‑6 to SF‑6 with Mobile Home Overlay
• Second reading of ordinance rezoning retail property (lots 4,7‑10, Block 12; lots 7‑8, Block 13; etc.) to Retail with Planned Development overlay
• Second reading of ordinance amending the adopted budget for FY Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026
• Approval of bid from Silsbee Ford for $69,623 to purchase a 2026 Ford Interceptor for the Police Department

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the municipal budget for fiscal year October 1 2025 to September 30 2026. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the December 8 minutes, a fee‑schedule amendment, two rezoning requests, and a mobile‑food‑vendor hours amendment. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor vehicles for the Police Department totaling $139,246. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes minutes approval, fee schedule amendment, rezoning 1514 E Ave A with mobile‑home overlay, rezoning retail lots with planned‑development overlay, and mobile‑food‑vendor hours amendment
• Approved first reading of FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles, total $139,246 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn workshop session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn regular session at 5:45 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will hold a workshop to discuss community gardens, drainage projects, a joint meeting with Kempner Water Supply, and the Historic Lampasas Colored School. In the regular session, council members will hear public comments and conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests, consider several ordinance readings, and vote on procurement items including a $63,507.75 bid for a 2026 Ford F‑250 for the Electric Department. Additional actions include a $5,000 membership fee for the Central Texas Water Alliance and renewal of a substation inspection contract with LCRA.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1514 E Ave A (SF‑6 to SF‑6 with Mobile Home Overlay)
• Public hearing on rezoning retail property to Retail with Planned Development overlay
• First reading of ordinance amending the fee schedule for multiple city code chapters
• Approval of $63,507.75 bid for a 2026 Ford F‑250 for the Electric Department
• Renewal of contract for Substation Inspection, Maintenance and Testing with LCRA

The City Council moved the regular meeting from Dec 22 to Dec 15 and unanimously approved the change. It also approved the first reading of a fee‑schedule amendment and the first readings of multiple rezoning requests, including a mobile‑home overlay and a planned‑development overlay. Additional consent‑agenda items, such as approving prior meeting minutes and renewing a substation contract, were also adopted.

• Approved minutes of Oct 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous, Hernandez abstained)
• Approved second reading of rezoning SF‑20 to Commercial (motion carried, Person opposed)
• Approved purchases and charges over $4,000 for Oct & Nov 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec 22, 2025 council meeting and rescheduled to Dec 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fee‑schedule amendment (Appendix A) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 1514 E Ave A to add Mobile Home Overlay (motion carried, Hernandez opposed)
• Approved first reading of rezoning retail property with Planned Development overlay (unanimous)
• Renewed contract for Substation Inspection, Maintenance and Testing with LCRA (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Lampasas Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the November 6 minutes and hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. One request seeks to add a Mobile Home Overlay to 1.79 acres at 1514 E Ave A. The other seeks to apply a Planned Development overlay to a retail parcel consisting of multiple lots in the LSC and Finney commercial additions. The meeting will also include discussion of general planning inquiries and future zoning amendments.

• Approval of minutes dated November 6, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.79 acres at 1514 E Ave A from SF‑6 to SF‑6 with Mobile Home Overlay
• Public hearing on rezoning retail property (lots 4,7,8,9,10, Block 12, etc.) to Retail with Planned Development overlay
• Discussion and possible action on recommendations to rezone the two properties above
• Discussion of general planning and zoning inquiries, future amendments, and updates to residential and commercial developments

Economic Development Corporation

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Board will review and vote on the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 2025 financial statements. It will discuss amending the LEDC bylaws, providing funds to non‑profit corporations, a creek cleanup project, and a grant proposal to purchase a playground. The board will also receive updates from the county, the school district and staff.

• Approval of minutes dated October 15, 2025
• Approval of October 2025 financial statements and balance sheet
• Amendment of LEDC bylaws (board composition and term limits)
• Consideration of providing funds for non‑profit corporations
• Grant proposal from Game Time Services to purchase a playground from Play Core, LLC

The board approved the minutes from October 15, 2025. It approved the October 2025 financial statements and balance sheet. It approved an amendment to the LEDC bylaws. No action was taken on proposed non‑profit funding, creek‑cleanup assistance, or a playground grant.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial statements and balance sheet (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of LEDC bylaws (unanimous)
• No action taken on adding a budget line item for non‑profit funding
• No action taken on Creek Cleanup Project funding request
• No action taken on Game Time Services playground grant proposal
• Board members discussed future agenda items (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of lot 4, Block 1 of the Goforth Addition (500 North Willis Street) from Single‑Family Residential‑20 to Commercial. They will also review and possibly approve a contract with Eckermann Engineering for up to $62,000 to reconstruct 5th Street from Key Avenue to Spring. Additional items include approval of a $63,507.75 bid from Bluebonnet for a 2026 Ford F‑250 for the Electric Department and authorization of a naming‑rights contract with Sportsman Solutions. The meeting will also feature a presentation of the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center bi‑annual report and discussion of the interlocal ambulance services agreement.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone 500 North Willis Street from SF‑20 to Commercial
• Engineering services contract with Eckermann Engineering, up to $62,000 for 5th Street Roadway Reconstruction
• Bid approval for Bluebonnet $63,507.75 for a 2026 Ford F‑250 for the Electric Department
• Authorization of naming‑rights and sponsorship contract with Sportsman Solutions
• Discussion of renewal of interlocal cooperation agreement for ambulance services

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 500 North Willis Street from single‑family residential to commercial, despite one council member's opposition. The council also canceled the regular meeting scheduled for November 24, approved a naming‑rights contract with Sportsman Solutions, and denied a professional engineering services agreement for a roadway project. Additional actions included approving the Chamber of Commerce bi‑annual report, accepting a utility conveyance deed, and renewing the ambulance services agreement.

• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for 500 N Willis St (motion carried, Person opposed)
• Cancelled regular City Council meeting on November 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved naming‑rights contract with Sportsman Solutions (motion carried, Kuehne and Pratus opposed)
• Denied professional civil engineering services agreement with Eckermann Engineering ($62,000) (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of utility conveyance and warranty deed from S2M2, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of interlocal ambulance services agreement with Lampasas County (unanimous)
• Approved Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Bi‑Annual Report (unanimous)
• Tabled bid from Bluebonnet for $63,507.75 Ford F‑250 purchase (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request to rezone the property at 500 North Willis Street from Single Family Residential‑20 (SF‑20) to Commercial (C). After the hearing, the commission will discuss and possibly act on a recommendation to approve, deny, or modify the rezoning. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 4, 2025 and a brief discussion of future planning inquiries.

• Approval of minutes dated September 4, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning request for 500 North Willis Street (SF‑20 to Commercial)
• Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to rezone the same property
• General planning and zoning inquiries and potential future amendments
• Adjournment of the regular session

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will consider several contract awards, including a $458,657 construction services contract for the TDA Project CDV23-0267 and a Dell server purchase up to $71,560. Council members will also discuss the first reading of an ordinance to amend Appendix A Fee Schedule and approve purchases exceeding $4,000 for September 2025. Additionally, a five‑year Depository Services Contract for the city’s bank depository will be reviewed.

• First reading of Ordinance amending Appendix A Fee Schedule (fees for streets, sidewalks, utilities, etc.)
• Approval of purchases and charges in excess of $4,000 for September 2025
• Depository Services Contract for a five‑year period (Dec 1 2025 – Nov 30 2030)
• Award of Dell Technologies servers not to exceed $71,560
• Award of Construction Services Contract $458,657 to Lone Star Sitework for TDA Project CDV23-0267

The Lampasas City Council approved several contracts and agreements, all by unanimous vote. Notably, it awarded a $458,657 construction services contract to Lone Star Sitework for the TDA Project CDV23-0267. It also approved a five‑year bank depository contract, a municipal maintenance agreement with TxDOT, and a server purchase from Dell Technologies.

• Approved five‑year Depository Services Contract for city bank deposits (unanimous)
• Approved updated Municipal Maintenance Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (unanimous)
• Awarded Dell Technologies server purchase up to $71,560 (unanimous)
• Awarded lifejacket grant through Boat U.S. Foundation and U.S. Coast Guard (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for QR Code fitness program on 580 trail (unanimous)
• Took no action on naming‑rights contract with Sportsman Solutions (unanimous)
• Awarded $458,657 construction services contract to Lone Star Sitework for TDA Project CDV23-0267 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease‑to‑purchase documents for John Deere mowers and roller (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the August and September 2025 financial statements. The agenda also calls for a vote on amending the LEDC bylaws, purchasing PlacerAI software, and reviewing a Business Park appraisal. Additional topics are a façade program, officer appointments, and updates from the county, LISD, and staff.

• Approval of the minutes dated August 20, 2025
• Approval of August 2025 and September 2025 financial statements and balance sheet
• Amending the LEDC bylaws
• Purchasing PlacerAI software
• Business Park appraisal

The board unanimously approved the August and September 2025 financial statements and the prior meeting minutes with an amendment noting a resignation. It approved a partnership with Dennis Herbst to appraise the Business Park back section for up to $3,500. The board also elected Finney as President, Erwin as Vice President, and Gill as Secretary/Treasurer, all by unanimous vote. Several items, including bylaws and a façade program, were deferred for future discussion.

• Approved August and September 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes with resignation amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Business Park appraisal partnership up to $3,500 (carried despite opposition)
• Appointed Finney as President (unanimous)
• Appointed Erwin as Vice President (unanimous)
• Appointed Gill as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Deferred bylaws amendment to future agenda
• Deferred façade program to future agenda

City Council

At the October 13 regular session, the Lampasas City Council will vote on several items, including awarding an $81,950.10 contract to Lone Star Sitework LLC for ADA paving at the Hostess House and the first reading of an ordinance that updates the city fee schedule for fire, aviation, parks, streets, utilities and other services. The council will also consider contracts for utility‑line tree trimming ($209,000) and for Neptune water meters ($238,346.36), as well as a new ordinance governing temporary boarding of windows and doors. Routine consent‑agenda approvals and reappointments to the Airport Advisory Board are also on the agenda.

• Award bid to Lone Star Sitework LLC for ADA paving at Hostess House, up to $81,950.10
• First reading of ordinance amending Appendix A fee schedule for multiple city services
• Award contract for utility line tree trimming to LCRA and McCoy Tree Surgery, up to $209,000
• Purchase and installation of Neptune water meters from Core & Main, total $238,346.36
• First reading of ordinance adding temporary boarding of windows and doors regulations

The council unanimously accepted the resignation of City Manager Troy Hill, effective immediately. It also approved several contracts and ordinances, including an $81,950.10 ADA paving contract for the Hostess House, a $186,000 utility‑line tree‑trimming contract, and the purchase of water meters totaling $238,346.36. Additionally, the council reappointed two members to the Airport Advisory Board, selected photo‑contest entry #5, and gave a first reading to a fee‑schedule amendment while tabling a building‑regulation ordinance.

• Accepted City Manager Troy Hill’s resignation (unanimous)
• Approved award of ADA paving contract to Lone Star Sitework LLC, up to $81,950.10 (unanimous)
• Approved award of utility‑line tree‑trimming contract to LCRA and McCoy Tree Surgery, up to $186,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of water meters from Core & Main, total $238,346.36 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Appendix A (Fee Schedule) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Justin Milam and Mike Watson to the Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Selected photo‑contest entry #5 as winner (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance amending Chapter 18 (temporary boarding of windows/doors) (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 500 North Willis Street from Single Family Residential‑20 (SF‑20) to Commercial (C). After hearing comments, the commission will consider a recommendation to approve, deny, or modify the rezoning before forwarding a recommendation to City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes dated September 4, 2025.

• Public hearing to receive citizen comments on rezoning 500 North Willis Street (SF‑20 to C)
• Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to rezone the same property
• Approval of minutes dated September 4, 2025
• General planning and zoning inquiries and updates on future projects

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss operational updates and board renewals. The board may take action on vehicle parking on the airside and the addition of tie downs.

• Discussion and possible action regarding vehicle parking on the airside
• Discussion and possible action regarding adding additional tie downs
• Discussion and possible action regarding board renewals
• Updates regarding Airport Maintenance and Daily Operations

The board approved the July 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to recommend Justin Milam for the Airport Advisory Board and to move Mike Watson from alternate to Place Four while placing Robert Lansford in the alternate slot. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 6, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Justin Milam to Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Moved Mike Watson to Place Four and Robert Lansford to alternate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance approving a tax rate for all property subject to taxation for the 2025 tax year. The council will also take up the second reading of the operating budget for fiscal year October 1 2025 – September 30 2026. Additional items include a purchase of electrical service poles, an ADA paving contract, and several board reappointments.

• Second reading of ordinance approving the tax rate for all property subject to taxation for the 2025 tax year
• Second reading of ordinance adopting the operating budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Purchase of electrical service poles from Techline, Inc. for $32,283.00
• Awarding a bid to Lone Star Sitework LLC for ADA paving at the Hostess House, not to exceed $81,950.10
• Reappointment of members to the Construction Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Parks and Recreation Board, and Capital Improvements Program Committee

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $32,283 purchase of electrical service poles. Several board members were reappointed and new members appointed, all by unanimous vote. A bid to Lone Star Sitework LLC for ADA paving up to $81,950.10 was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of electrical service poles for $32,283 (unanimous)
• Appointed Cathy Kuehne to the Golf Course Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Richard Proctor and Aaron Sanders; appointed Gabriel Rodriguez to the Construction Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Sibberson and Robert McCauley to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charley Kennington, Danielle Shepard, Bob Caughron, Tim Hefley, Laurie Henderson; appointed Robert Goodart Jr to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Roberta Gradel, Shane Jones, Tasha Bates, Mariah Clary to the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Tabled bid to Lone Star Sitework LLC for ADA paving up to $81,950.10 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council will convene a special session on September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Calvert Municipal Building to discuss and potentially appoint members to the Economic Development Corporation Board. The meeting includes an executive session to evaluate financial information from business prospects and deliberate on incentives.

• Special session at Calvert Municipal Building, 302 E Third Street
• Executive session to discuss economic development and business incentives
• Interviews and possible action on appointees to the Economic Development Corporation Board

The council moved to adjourn into Executive Session, which passed unanimously. After interviewing candidates, the council voted unanimously to appoint Charley Kennington, Tonja Gebert, Michael Gill, Michael Irvin, and Derrick Dewald to the Lampasas Economic Development Board. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned into Executive Session (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Charley Kennington to Economic Development Board (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Tonja Gebert to Economic Development Board (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Michael Gill to Economic Development Board (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Michael Irvin to Economic Development Board (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Derrick Dewald to Economic Development Board (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the Special Session meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council approved the first reading of the 2025 property tax rate ordinance and adopted the first reading of the municipal operating budget for FY 2025‑26. It also ratified the property‑tax revenue increase from the prior year, approved a zoning amendment for smoke/tobacco shops, declared a 1995 Versalift bucket truck surplus, awarded a $115,000 fire‑department bid, selected the city photo‑contest winner, and authorized updates to TexPool users.

• Approved first reading of 2025 tax rate ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY 2025‑26 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Ratified property‑tax revenue increase from FY 2024‑25 budget (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of zoning amendment for smoke/tobacco shops (unanimous)
• Declared 1995 Chevrolet Versalift bucket truck surplus (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Arise Construction for fire‑department connection up to $115,000 (unanimous)
• Selected entry 1 as winner of city website photo contest (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to update TexPool authorized users (unanimous)

City Council

Council member Pratus moved to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Council member Keele and carried unanimously. No action was taken on any items discussed in Executive Session. Later, Council member Hernandez moved to adjourn the regular session at 7:22 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kuehne and carried unanimously.

• Adjourned into Executive Session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned regular session (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council adjourned the FY 26 budget workshop and approved the consent agenda, including a speed‑limit ordinance and a specific‑use permit. It adopted several ordinances: a 300‑ft buffer for smoke/tobacco shops off Key Avenue, first readings of park‑operation and cross‑connection control ordinances, and a $7,500 HOT funds request for the Spring Ho Festival. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center FY 25/26 budget and agreement were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to issue a letter objecting to the proposed Oncor/LCRA transmission line route J1.

• Adjourned FY 26 Budget Workshop (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda items 2.1 (speed limit ordinance) and 2.2 (specific‑use permit) (unanimous vote)
• Modified smoke/tobacco shop ordinance to 300 ft off Key Avenue Corridor and list exempt facilities (unanimous vote)
• Approved Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center FY 25/26 Budget (unanimous vote)
• Approved Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Visitor Center Agreement FY 25/26 (unanimous vote)
• Approved first reading of park‑operation ordinance amendments (unanimous vote)
• Approved $7,500 HOT funds request for Lampasas Spring Ho Festival (unanimous vote)
• Authorized City Manager to issue letter of objection to proposed transmission line route J1 (unanimous vote)

Economic Development Corporation

The board unanimously approved the June and July 2025 financial statements and the minutes from July 23, 2025. An amendment to the LEDC bylaws was adopted after a unanimous vote, while the original bylaws motion failed. The board also unanimously awarded a maintenance contract to Crosscut LLC for the Business Park. President Misti Talbert announced her immediate resignation from the board.

• Approved minutes dated July 23, 2025 (unanimous, Ball abstained)
• Approved June and July 2025 financial statements and balance sheet (unanimous)
• Rejected original LEDC bylaws resolution (all opposition)
• Approved amendment to LEDC bylaws (unanimous)
• Awarded Business Park maintenance contract to Crosscut LLC (unanimous)
• No motion on block placement at second entrance; scope to be confirmed
• President Misti Talbert resigned effective immediately
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate for the 2025 tax year and discuss zoning regulations for smoke and tobacco shops. The meeting includes a public hearing for a specific use permit on Mills Street and a workshop regarding the Ajinomoto Foods North America pretreatment facility.

• Proposed tax rate for the 2025 Tax Year
• Specific Use Permit request for Block 1, Lots 1-5 of the Ankarberg addition (Mills Street)
• Zoning regulation amendments regarding Smoke/Tobacco shops
• Proposed speed limit for portions of Old Convent Road
• Ordinance amendment for non-motorized vehicles in public parks with fines up to $500

The council voted 5‑11 on whether to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or postponed during the session. Several agenda items, such as code amendments and tax rate proposals, were discussed but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Vote on approval of July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5‑11) – outcome not recorded
• Discussion of amendment to Parks and Recreation Code Section 54‑166 – no vote recorded
• Discussion of amendment to Ordinance 543, Section 2 – no vote recorded
• Discussion of speed‑limit amendment for Old Convent Road – no vote recorded
• Discussion of proposed 2025 tax rate – no vote recorded
• First reading of Specific Use Permit for Block 1, Lots 1‑5, Mills Street – no vote recorded
• First reading of ordinance amending zoning for smoke/tobacco shops – no vote recorded
• Selection of website photo contest winner – no decision recorded

City Council

A motion to deny the Lampasas County Appraisal District FY 25/26 budget failed with four nays. A second motion to approve the budget carried with three ayes, two nays and one abstention. Both the budget workshop and the special session were adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Motion to deny appraisal district FY 25/26 budget failed (4 nays)
• Motion to approve appraisal district FY 25/26 budget passed (3 ayes, 2 nays, 1 abstain)
• Adjourn Budget Workshop (unanimous)
• Adjourn Special Session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution dedicating about 18.80 acres at 501 E North Avenue as parkland. It also approved the first reading of two Parks and Recreation ordinance amendments, renewed city employee health insurance with Scott and White, and authorized the City Attorney to execute the City Manager contract. Additional actions included closing Third Street for a Back‑to‑School Bash and allowing temporary golf‑cart use on Naruna Road.

• Approved parkland dedication of ~18.80 acres at 501 E North Avenue (motion carried, 1 opposition)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 54 Section 54-166 (non‑motorized vehicles) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 543 Section 2 (recreational facility rates) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of city employee health insurance with Scott and White (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to execute City Manager contract effective Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Third Street on Aug 9, 2025 for Back‑to‑School Bash (unanimous)
• Approved temporary public use of Naruna Road for golf‑cart traffic (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning of 1112 E 4th Street (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and adopted the LEDC Investment and Strategy Policy by unanimous vote. The board also moved to adjourn into Executive Session and later adjourned the regular meeting, both unanimously. No actions were taken on the June financial statements, Business Park maintenance, or the bid for entrance blocks.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved LEDC Investment and Strategy Policy by Resolution (unanimous)
• Adjourned into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session (unanimous)
• No action on June 2025 financial statements (tabled)
• No action on Business Park maintenance (tabled for future bids)
• No action on bid to place blocks at second entrance (tabled for future bids)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to adjourn the budget workshop at 5:58 p.m. The same motion was used to move the council into an executive session, also unanimously approved. Later, the council adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m. with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourn budget workshop (5:58 p.m.) – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn into executive session (5:58 p.m.) – motion carried unanimous
• Adjourn council meeting (8:45 p.m.) – motion carried unanimous

City Council

Council members voted unanimously to adjourn the special session at 12:02 p.m. After an executive session, they again voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:29 p.m. No actions or decisions resulted from the executive‑session discussion.

• Adjourned special session at 12:02 p.m. (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned special session at 5:29 p.m. (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Lampasas City Council unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings, the consent agenda, and a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning request for 1112 E 4th Street. They also appointed a new City Secretary, approved a mapping services contract, and adopted the Investment and Strategy Policy Resolution. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes of June 23 regular meeting and July 7 special session (unanimous, Pratus and Hernandez abstained)
• Approved consent agenda for purchases over $4,000 for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kayleigh Stanley as City Secretary effective July 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved mapping services contract with McCord Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
• Modified smoke/tobacco shop ordinance period from 180 days to 90 days (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of rezoning ordinance for 1112 E 4th St (unanimous)
• Approved Investment and Strategy Policy Resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted Audit Engagement Letter for fiscal year Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met in a special session on July 11, 2025. Council member Hernandez moved to adjourn at 12:01 p.m., seconded by Council member Gold, and the motion passed unanimously. After an executive session, Council member Hernandez moved to adjourn again at 5:11 p.m., seconded by Council member Gold, and the motion also passed unanimously. No substantive actions resulted from the meeting.

• Adjourned special session at 12:01 p.m. (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned special session at 5:11 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from April 9, 2025. It amended the meeting schedule to be held on the first Monday of each quarter beginning January 2026, with the option for additional meetings. No action was taken on forming special committees. The board adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• Approved minutes dated April 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended meeting schedule to first Monday each quarter starting Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• No action taken on forming special committees
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

Mayor Pearce called the special session to order at 3:30 p.m. Council member Hernandez moved to adjourn at 3:31 p.m., seconded by Gold, and the motion carried unanimously. After an executive session, the council reconvened and Hernandez moved to adjourn again at 5:11 p.m., seconded by Gold, with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourn special session at 3:31 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourn special session at 5:11 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program Report. It denied a specific‑use permit for a smoke shop at 501 A S. Key Avenue. The council approved a $1,616.68 reimbursement to the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and approved the second reading of an ordinance amending the fee schedule. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program Report (unanimous)
• Denied specific‑use permit for smoke shop at 501 A S. Key Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $1,616.68 reimbursement to Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Appendix A fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjoined workshop session adjourned (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 8:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from May 21, 2025, the May 2025 financial statements, a resolution to join the TexPool Investment Pools, and changes to the LEDC bylaws, all by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the LEDC Investment and Strategy Policy, which will be placed on the July agenda. The board also adjourned into executive session and later adjourned the regular meeting, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes dated May 21, 2025 (unanimous; Ball abstained)
• Approved May 2025 Financial Statements and Balance Sheet (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing participation in TexPool Investment Pools (unanimous)
• Approved changes to LEDC Bylaws (unanimous)
• No action on LEDC Investment and Strategy Policy (tabled for July)
• Adjourned into Executive Session (unanimous)
• No action on items discussed in Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

CIP

The Capital Improvements Program Committee approved the minutes from May 22, 2025 with a unanimous vote. The meeting also included presentations of police and fire department capital project priorities, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to terminate City Secretary Becky Sims effective immediately. The council also voted unanimously to appoint City Manager Erin Corbell as interim City Secretary. Both motions were adopted during the special session.

• Terminated City Secretary Becky Sims (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Erin Corbell as interim City Secretary (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned special session at 8:31 a.m. (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned special session at 10:25 a.m. (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council authorized $3,554,455 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant solids‑handling project and approved related EPA grant administration and engineering contracts. It also accepted City Manager Erin Corbell’s resignation and will post the position. Additional approvals included funding for fire‑truck repairs, rescue‑tool replacement, ADA parking at Hostess House, a park event, and a dog‑run expansion.

• Approved $3,554,455 funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Langford Community Management Services for $1,000,000 EPA grant administration (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Jones Heroy & Associates for $1,000,000 EPA engineering services (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager Erin Corbell’s resignation and authorized posting of the position (unanimous)
• Approved $149,992.08 repair expenses for Fire Department ladder truck (unanimous)
• Approved $31,140 to replace rescue tools (jaws of life) for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved engineering proposal from Eckermann Engineering for ADA parking improvements at Hostess House (unanimous)
• Approved $15,800 bid to C3 Construction to expand the dog run at the Animal Shelter (unanimous)

CIP

The Capital Improvements Program Committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved or denied. The next meeting was scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Approved minutes dated May 8, 2025 (unanimous vote)

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the amended minutes from April 16, 2025 after a motion by Finney, seconded by Pratus, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the April 2025 Financial Statements and Balance Sheet after a motion by Hudson, seconded by Schaub, with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the Economic Development Director salary or the appraisal of Business Park lot 4; the board plans joint meetings with the City Council on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved amended minutes dated April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 Financial Statements and Balance Sheet (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)
• No action on Economic Development Director salary (pending joint City Council meeting)
• No action on appraisal of Business Park lot 4 (pending joint City Council meeting)

City Council

The City Council unanimously accepted the canvass of votes for the May 3, 2025 election and approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. Council members appointed Cathy Kuehne as Mayor Pro‑Tem for the 2025‑2026 term and approved the consent agenda covering purchases over $4,000 and the March 2025 Investment Report. The council also approved a resolution supporting the Spring Ho Festival, authorized up to $7,500 in hot funds for the event, selected the website photo contest entry, and appointed Dorothy Person to the Capital Improvement Program Committee.

• Accepted canvass of votes for May 3, 2025 City Council election (unanimous)
• Appointed Cathy Kuehne as Mayor Pro‑Tem for 2025‑2026 term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering purchases >$4,000 and March 2025 Investment Report (unanimous)
• Selected website photo contest entry (unanimous)
• Appointed Dorothy Person to Capital Improvement Program Committee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Spring Ho Festival July 7‑13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hot Funds request up to $7,500 for Spring Ho Festival (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on May 1, 2025 and approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission also approved a request to rezone lots 1-6, Block 5, Whites Addition (East Avenue I) from Commercial (C) to Single Family Residential-6 (SF-6) after a public hearing with no comments, also by unanimous vote. No other updates or actions were taken before adjournment at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of lots 1-6, Block 5, Whites Addition to SF-6 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing with no citizen comments

City Council

The council unanimously approved the renewal of the interlocal cooperation agreement that allows the city to provide fee‑based fire inspection and investigation services to Lampasas County. It also approved the Storm’s 75th Anniversary event at the 580 Sports Complex, accepted the FY 23/24 audit, and adopted the consent agenda, which includes a specific‑use permit for 505 N. Summer Street and a ROW abandonment. Additionally, the council directed staff to audit homes in Brodie Estates and credit LAMCO, with reimbursement by Mr. McDonald.

• Renewed interlocal cooperation agreement for fee‑based fire inspection services to Lampasas County (unanimous)
• Approved Storm’s 75th Anniversary Event at the 580 Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 23/24 Audit (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda, including second reading of specific‑use permit for 505 N. Summer Street and ROW abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff audit of Brodie Estates homes and credit LAMCO, with reimbursement by Mr. McDonald (unanimous, Pratus abstained)
• Adjourned workshop session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the renewal of the interlocal agreement that lets the city provide fee‑based fire inspection and investigation services to Lampasas County. It also approved the Storm’s 75th Anniversary event at the 580 Sports Complex, accepted the FY 23/24 audit, and approved the consent agenda, which includes a specific‑use permit for 505 N Summer Street and the abandonment of a right‑of‑way. The council directed staff to audit completed homes in the Brodie Estates development and issue a credit to LAMCO, and it adjourned both the workshop and regular sessions, including an executive‑session period.

• Approved renewal of fire‑inspection interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Storm’s 75th Anniversary event at 580 Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 23/24 audit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including specific‑use permit for 505 N Summer St and ROW abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved staff audit on Brodie Estates homes and credit to LAMCO (unanimous, Pratus abstained)
• Approved minutes of the April 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved workshop session to adjourn (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from March 12, 2025. It directed the city manager to draft a written policy giving Lampasas County residents priority on the hangar waiting list. The board unanimously approved a $100 fee for all on the waiting list to be included in the FY26 budget. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:34 p.m.

• Approved minutes dated March 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Directed City Manager to create written policy giving priority to Lampasas County residents on hangar waiting list
• Approved $100 fee for all on hangar waiting list, to be added to FY26 fee schedule (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 6 minutes unanimously. It approved a Specific Use Permit for an accessory unit above the garage at 505 N. Summer Street and approved the abandonment of a 60‑foot right‑of‑way near US 183, each by unanimous vote. The commission denied the request to rezone 1011 E Bridge Street from SF‑6 to Commercial with a Specific Use Permit.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for accessory unit at 505 N. Summer Street (unanimous vote)
• Approved abandonment of 60' ROW near US 183 in S J Harrells Addition (unanimous vote)
• Denied rezoning of 1011 E Bridge Street from SF‑6 to Commercial with Specific Use Permit (motion carried)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the March 24 regular meeting. The workshop session was adjourned by unanimous vote. By consensus, the council agreed to move forward with downtown revitalization initiatives and to keep economic‑development duties with staff rather than hiring a director. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned workshop session (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue downtown revitalization initiatives and defer hiring an Economic Development Director (consensus)

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the February 19, 2025 minutes and the February 2025 financial statements and balance sheet, both by unanimous vote. By consensus, members Charlie Pratus, Deorald Finney, and Steve Hudson were appointed to the LEDC Bylaw Review Committee. No action was taken on the Business Park lot 4 appraisal, grant opportunities, or economic development directives, with the board requesting further review.

• Approved minutes dated February 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 financial statements and balance sheet (unanimous)
• Appointed Pratus, Finney, and Erwin to LEDC Bylaw Review Committee (consensus)
• No action on Business Park lot 4 appraisal; board to review appraisal
• No action on grant opportunities for signage, façade, permitting, building improvements and rent assistance
• No action on economic development directives, strategic planning, goals and initiatives
• Adjourned public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 5:56 pm (unanimous)