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LibertyTX averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$127,200 Typical home value $219,669 -2.1% yr/yr · +15.9% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (21)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- Tinya Griffin — Board Member
- Sandy Pickett — Board Member
- Sharon Brown — Board Member
- Stacy Sundgren — Treasurer
- Erin Dorsett — Board Member
- Margaret Gardzina — Board Member
- Brittany Hudnall — Board Member
- Bill Buchanan
- Gloria Stratton
- Mark Bush
- Bruce Blake
- Bruce Mullinix
- June Damek
- Mike Ely
- Chris Jarmon
- Lindsay Lawrence
- Michael Ely
- Bryan Kendrick
- Ed Seymour
- Katriesa Secada
- Micheal Ely
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:00
General
Liberty Municipal Library Board to elect new Treasurer
The Library Board will meet to appoint or elect a Treasurer for a new two-year term. The meeting includes reports from the Treasurer, the Library Director, and the Friends of the Library.
- Election of Treasurer for a two-year term
- Library Director's report on building maintenance, events, children’s activities, and staff updates
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1710 Sam Houston, Liberty
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Liberty Municipal Library Board
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Liberty Municipal
Library Board Meeting
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1710 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-8901
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes – July 29, 2026
3. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment
portion of the meeting shall be placed on a future agenda for action or the item referred to the Library Director
and Staff for study or conclusion.
4. Presentations/ Reports
a. Treasurer's Financial Report
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Library Director's Comments/Report
Topics include: building maintenance, events, children’s activities and staff updates.
5. Old Business
a. None
6. New Business
a. Appoint/Elect Treasurer for new term.
(Officers are appointed for a two-year term not to exceed two consecutive terms.)
7. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted at the Liberty Municipal Library, located at 1710 Sam Houston
and on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration
Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 15th day of October 2026. This notice will remain posted continuously
for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting in ac …
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
Board to consider funding for Rural Texas TNR Program
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to review a staff update and approve previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to consider and take action on a presentation regarding funding for the Rural Texas TNR Program.
- Funding presentation for the Rural Texas TNR Program
- Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
ATTENDEE NAME
PRESENT
ABSENT
LATE
ARRIVED
President Kathrine McCarty
Vice President Mark Campbell
Secretary Margaret Gardzina
Barbara Norwood
Jay Shivers
Dan VanDeventer
Craig Vansau
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion. …
Notable items
- Funding for the Rural Texas TNR Program — null
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
General
City of Liberty to hold Town Hall on November 3rd Special Election
The City of Liberty is hosting a Town Hall regarding the November 3rd Special Election. The event includes a staff presentation followed by an open Q&A session. No action will be taken on city business during this event.
- Staff presentation by City Manager Bryan Kendrick and City Attorney Brandon Davis
- Open Q&A session regarding the November 3rd Special Election
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The City of Liberty
Town Hall
Notice of Possible Quorum
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00 PM
Liberty Center
The City of Liberty is hosting a Town Hall regarding the
November 3rd Special Election.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00 pm
Liberty Center
1829 Sam Houston St.
Liberty, Texas 77575
Brief staff presentation, then open questions with no time limit on the Q&A
Presenters: City Manager, Bryan Kendrick and City Attorney, Brandon Davis
A quorum of the City Council, LCDC and/or other board and commissions may be in
attendance. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing bodies. No
action will be taken on any city business during this event. However, this notice is being
posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act.
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on
the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 9th day of October
2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of
said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
___April Gilliland___
April Gilliland, City Secretary
NOTICE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Libe …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider street reconstruction and GLO grant contracts
The City Council will discuss several professional service contracts, including engineering and grant administration for a Texas General Land Office program. The body is also considering street reconstruction funding and various local zoning and sign requests.
- Up to $500,000 for Engineering Services from the Cambridge Fund for street reconstruction
- Contracts for grant administration and engineering services for the Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant
- Variance request for a manufactured home at 312 Industrial Place
- Amendments to the sign ordinance and a sign request for Liberty Medical Surgical Clinic
- HVAC Replacement Project at the Library
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II.
INVOCATION
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V.
PRESENTAT …
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 15:00
General
Liberty Airport Advisory Board to discuss new gate access FOBs and 2027 project planning
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM in City Council Chambers at 1829 Sam Houston. The board will hear an Airport Manager report covering projects and TxDOT grants and the ALP, then take up recommendations for new gate access FOBs, including setting dates and a process to issue them, the number per tenant and criteria for additional FOBs, and outstanding issues. Members will also discuss possible improvements to tenant invoicing and late fees, and planning for 2027 projects. The agenda includes approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
- New gate access (FOBs) recommendations: set dates and process to issue FOBs and go live
- Number of FOBs per tenant and criteria for additional FOBs
- Possible improvements to invoicing tenants and late fees
- Planning for 2027 projects
- Airport Manager report on projects and TxDOT grants and ALP
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Liberty Airport Advisory
Board Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-3684
Thursday, October 8, 2026
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment portion
of the meeting shall be placed on a future agenda for action or referred to the City Staff for study or conclusion.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. August 13, 2026
4. Reports / Updates
a. Airport Manager Report
o Projects
o TxDOT
▪
Grants
▪
ALP
5. Regular Session
a. New Gate Access (FOBs) recommendations
•
Set dates and develop process to issue FOBs and to go live.
•
Number of FOBs per tenant and criteria for additional FOBs
•
Address any outstanding issues.
b.
c.
Possible improvements to invoicing tenants and late fees
Planning for 2027 projects
6. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on the
east and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 2nd day of October
2026. This notice will remain so posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of
said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
April Gilliland
April Gilliland …
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 12:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Liberty P&Z to weigh sign request, manufactured-home variance
The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two items: a sign request in the Downtown District for Liberty Medical Surgical Clinic and a variance request for a manufactured home at 312 Industrial Place. The agenda also includes approval of the July 29, 2026 minutes. Public comment is reserved for non-agenda items.
- Sign request in Downtown District for Liberty Medical Surgical Clinic
- Variance request for a manufactured home at 312 Industrial Place
- Approval of July 29, 2026 meeting minutes
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The City of Liberty
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
12:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by
Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
President Tyler Jackson
Commission Member Barry Jones
Commission Member David Reidland
Commission Member Carson Leonard
Commission Member Linda Spacek
Commission Member Emily Cook
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Liberty City Council to hold public hearings on the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate of $0.5838 per $100 valuation. Council members will also consider adopting the new budget and tax rate, amending the master fee schedule for water, wastewater, solid waste, and EMS rates, and reviewing the School Resource Officer agreement with Liberty ISD.
- Public hearing and proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.5838 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-2027
- Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget
- Ordinance amending the Master Fee Schedule to increase water, wastewater, solid waste rates, and adjust EMS charges
- Approval of the 2027 TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant agreement
- Amended agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO) with Liberty ISD
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✓ Decided: City Council adopts $50.5M budget and sets tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027
The City Council approved a $50,505,571 balanced budget and an ad valorem tax rate of $0.5838 per $100 valuation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the Council authorized increases to water, wastewater, solid waste, and EMS fees. Members also approved an option contract for the Ott Hotel and made appointments to the Library Board.
- Adopted $50.5M budget for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
- Ratified property tax increase reflected in budget (7-0)
- Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.5838 per $100 valuation (7-0)
- Approved increased water, wastewater, solid waste, and EMS fees (7-0)
- Approved guidelines for filming and live entertainment (7-0)
- Amended interlocal agreement with Liberty ISD for SROs (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to enter option contract for Ott Hotel (7-0)
- Appointed five members to the Library Board (6-0-1)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II.
INVOCATION
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V.
PRESENTA …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on September 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829
Sam Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Mr. Rocky Fondren with Shiloh Church & Ministries.
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag were led by Mayor Hebert.
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council regarding
agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not deliberate or take
any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to
respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City Council may …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to award Highway 146 water plant bid, set budget and tax rate
The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider awarding a bid for the Highway 146 Water Plant, discuss non-recurring expenditures, receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, set public hearing dates for the budget and tax rate, and possibly approve the 2026 tax rate. The council will also consider EMS rates and charges, and amendments to the LCDC budget for levee flap gate repairs and the Liberty Jubilee. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Resolution awarding bid for Highway 146 Water Plant and authorizing City Manager to negotiate contract
- Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
- Set public hearing dates for FY 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate
- Discussion and possible action approving proposed 2026 tax rate
- Resolution amending FY 2025-2026 LCDC Budget by $55,000 for levee flap gate repairs and $60,000 for Liberty Jubilee
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✓ Decided: Liberty City Council approves water plant contract and sets budget hearings
The City Council awarded an $8,190,441 contract to R&B Group, Inc. for the Highway 146 Water Plant. Council members also approved $1.6 million in non-recurring budget expenditures, set public hearing dates for the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, and adjusted EMS service charges. Additionally, the Council authorized LCDC budget amendments for levee gate maintenance and the 2027 Liberty Jubilee.
- Awarded Highway 146 Water Plant contract to R&B Group, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved $1.6M in non-recurring budget expenditures (7-0)
- Set budget public hearing for Sept 8, 2026 (7-0)
- Set tax rate public hearing for Sept 8, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved 2026 tax rate of $0.5838 (7-0)
- Approved revised EMS charges (7-0)
- Approved $55,000 for levee flap gate maintenance (7-0)
- Approved $60,000 for 2027 Liberty Jubilee support (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Regular Session
1.
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on August 25, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
Mayor Hebert welcomed guests and visitors, opening the floor for public comment to those
individuals w …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
Liberty LCDC to discuss upcoming fiscal year budgets and levee gate funding
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding current and proposed budgets. The Board will also consider budget amendments for levee flap gates and discuss the Liberty Jubilee.
- Public hearing: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget expenditure
- Budget amendment consideration: Levee flap gates
- Discussion and possible action: Liberty Jubilee
- Public hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
- Board consideration: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
ATTENDEE NAME
PRESENT
ABSENT
LATE
ARRIVED
President Kathrine McCarty
Vice President Mark Campbell
Secretary Margaret Gardzina
Barbara Norwood
Jay Shivers
Dan VanDeventer
Craig Vansau
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-556 — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Kathrine McCarty yea · Mark Campbell yea · Margaret Gardzina yea · Barbara Norwood yea · Dan VanDeventer yea · Craig Vansau yea · Jay Shivers yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to order Nov. 2026 election on ending CDC, shifting sales tax
The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance ordering a November 3, 2026 special municipal election on terminating the Liberty Community Development Corporation and abolishing its 0.5% sales tax, while adopting a 1.5% local sales and use tax that keeps the total rate unchanged. The council will also discuss and possibly take action on city branding. Public comment is open for agenda and non-agenda items, though the council cannot act on non-agenda items that evening.
- Ordinance ordering Nov. 3, 2026 special election on terminating Liberty Community Development Corporation
- Abolition of existing 0.5% sales tax for business promotion and development
- Adoption of 1.5% local sales and use tax, resulting in no change to total sales tax rate
- Election services contract between City of Liberty and Liberty County Elections Administrator
- Discussion and possible action on city branding
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✓ Decided: Council orders Nov. 3 election on sales tax shift for streets
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance ordering a special municipal election on November 3, 2026, to terminate the Liberty Community Development Corporation and its 0.5% sales tax, replacing it with a 1.5% local sales tax that keeps the total rate unchanged. The council also unanimously approved new city branding guidelines, including option 2 for the parks department. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Ordered Nov. 3, 2026 special election on terminating CDC and shifting 0.5% sales tax to general fund (7-0)
- Approved election services contract with Liberty County Elections Administrator (7-0)
- Approved city branding guidelines with option 2 for parks department (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Regular Session …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on August 17, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
Mayor Hebert welcomed guests and visitors, opening the floor for public comment to those
individuals wis …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 15:00
General
Liberty Airport Advisory Board to review airport safety rules and lease agreement
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May 2026, hear updates from the Airport Manager, and discuss new airport rules on gate access, signage, safety, and security. The board will also review a lease agreement and a code of ethics.
- Review and vote on Airport Rules covering gate access, signage, safety, and security
- Discuss Lease Agreement (details not specified in agenda)
- Review Code of Ethics
- Airport Manager to provide updates on projects, budget season, cleanup, and TxDOT grants
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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Liberty Airport Advisory
Board Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-3684
Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:00 PM City Council Chambers
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment
portion of the meeting shall be placed on a future agenda for action or referred to the City Staff for study or
conclusion.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 7, 2026
4. Reports / Updates
a. Airport Manager Report
o Projects
o Budge Season
o Airport cleanup and Fire Marshall inspection
o TxDOT
▪ Grants
▪ ALP
5. Regular Session
a. Airport Rules - Gate Access, Signage, Safety and Security
• Accessing the ramp with and without vehicles or escorting passengers or visitors,
need to conform to the annual training requirement listed in eCFR 42 Part 1552,
Security Awareness Training
• Chapter 1 of the FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5230-4C Aircraft Fuel Storage,
Handling, Training, and Dispensing on Airports, Issued 9/28/2012, Amended
9/23/2021
• CHAPTER 1. Standards and Resources for Procedures on Fuel Storage, Handling,
and Dispensing
b.
c.
Lease Agreement
Code of Ethics
6. Adjournment
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on
the east and west s …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on employee insurance, truck stop plat, and fee changes
The Liberty City Council will consider several action items, including awarding the FY 2026–2027 employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance contract; approving a plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop; and adopting an ordinance adding an investigation fee for unpermitted work. They will also discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget in a work session and may meet in closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Awarding FY 2026–2027 employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Approving the plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop
- Adopting an ordinance adding an investigation fee for unpermitted construction
- Ratifying $50,000 LCDC expenditure for 2026 Lights in Liberty
- Approving $20,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax for 2026 Light in Liberty Program
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✓ Decided: Council approves employee insurance, denies truck stop plat, adds fees
The Liberty City Council approved the FY 2026-2027 employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance with United Health Care and Mutual of Omaha (5-0-1, Mayor abstaining). It denied the plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop (6-0) and adopted an ordinance adding a $300 minimum investigation fee for unpermitted construction (5-1). The council also approved consent agenda items, a downtown sign for First Liberty Bank, ratifying a $50,000 LCDC expenditure for Lights in Liberty, allocating $20,000 from hotel occupancy tax for the event, and authorizing advertisements for grant administration and engineering services for the MRP grant. No action was taken on executive session items.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 employee insurance with United Health Care and Mutual of Omaha (5-0-1, Mayor abstaining)
- Denied plat for Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance adding $300 minimum investigation fee for unpermitted construction (5-1)
- Approved consent agenda including July minutes and Trinity Valley Exposition parade resolution (6-0)
- Approved downtown sign request for First Liberty Bank (6-0)
- Ratified $50,000 LCDC expenditure for 2026 Lights in Liberty (6-0)
- Approved $20,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax for 2026 Lights in Liberty (6-0)
- Authorized advertising for MRP grant administration and engineering services (6-0 each)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS
A. City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes var …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on August 11, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Keith Turner of Valley Community Bible Church of Liberty.
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag were led by Mayor Hebert.
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Nick Dennis yea · Bruce Bell yea
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 12:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission to consider preliminary plat for Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop
The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two agenda items: a sign request for First Liberty Bank in the Downtown District and approval of the preliminary plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop. No other substantive items are listed.
- Consideration of sign request in the Downtown District for First Liberty Bank
- Consider approval of preliminary plat for Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop
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The City of Liberty
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by
Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
President Tyler Jackson
Commission Member Barry Jones
Commission Member David Reidland
Commission Member Carson Leonard
Commission Member Linda Spacek
Commission Member Emily Cook
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-403 — CONSENT AGENDA
3 yea
Barry Jones yea · Carson Leonard yea · Linda Spacek yea
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 17:00
General
Liberty Municipal Library Board to discuss board renewals and member recommendations
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss renewals and recommendations for new members.
- Board renewals and new member recommendations
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Friends of the Library Report
- Library Director's report on building maintenance, events, children’s activities, and staff updates
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1710 Sam Houston, Liberty
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Liberty Municipal
Library Board Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1710 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-8901
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:00 PM Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes – April 23, 2026
3. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment
portion of the meeting shall be placed on a future agenda for action or the item referred to the Library Director
and Staff for study or conclusion.
4. Presentations/ Reports
a. Treasurer's Financial Report
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Library Director's Comments/Report
Topics include: building maintenance, events, children’s activities and staff updates.
5. Old Business
a. Discuss and make Board Renewals / New Member Recommendations
6. New Business
a. None
7. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted at the Liberty Municipal Library, located at 1710 Sam Houston
and on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration
Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 23rd day of July 2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at
least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code.
April Gilliland
April G …
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to tour golf course restaurant; no business will be conducted
The City of Liberty is hosting a tour of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course Restaurant on July 28, 2026. A quorum of the City Council may be present, but the body will not conduct or take any action regarding city business during this event.
- Tour of Liberty Municipal Golf Course Restaurant
- Notice of possible quorum posted per Texas Open Meetings Act
- Notice of meeting posted on City Hall bulletin board
- Notice of Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation available
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100 Magnolia Ridge Drive, Liberty
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Notice of Possible Quorum
~ Agenda ~
100 Magnolia Ridge Drive
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30 PM Liberty Municipal Golf Course
NOTICE OF A POSSIBLE QUORUM
The City of Liberty is hosting a tour of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course Restaurant, at
5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, located at 100 Magnolia Ridge Drive, Liberty, Texas
77575.
A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance.
This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body. The City Council will
not conduct, or take any action, concerning any city business during this event.
However, this notice is being posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on
the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 22nd day of July
2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of
said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
___April Gilliland___
April Gilliland, City Secretary
NOTICE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Liberty will provide reasonable accommodation for
persons attending and/or participating in this …
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider water well rehab and budget discussion
The Liberty City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the completion of the North and South Liberty Water Wells rehabilitation project and hold a preliminary work session on the FY2027 municipal budget. A consent agenda item includes a resolution for the Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal cooperation contract. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Consider authorizing completion of North and South Liberty Water Wells rehabilitation
- Preliminary discussion of FY2027 Municipal Budget
- Resolution for Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) Interlocal Cooperation Contract
- Consent agenda: routine items approved by one motion
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✓ Decided: Council approves $200K for urgent water well repairs
The City Council unanimously approved spending $200,000 from the fund balance for immediate repairs to the North and South Liberty Water Wells, including new pumps and control systems. The council also approved a consent agenda item for a Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal contract. A preliminary FY2027 budget discussion was held, with no decisions made.
- Approved $200,000 from fund balance for water well repairs (7-0)
- Approved Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal cooperation contract (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
motion. Th …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on July 28, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
Mayor Hebert welcomed guests and visitors, opening the floor for public comment to those
individuals wishing to …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
LCDC to consider funding for Crockett St. repairs and Lights in Liberty
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss funding for specific local projects. The board will consider expenditures for repairs to Crockett St. and funding for Lights in Liberty.
- Consideration of expenditures for repairs to Crockett St.
- Presentation and consideration of funding for Lights in Liberty
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✓ Decided: LCDC approves $50K for Lights in Liberty, rejects Crockett St. repair funding
The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved $50,000 for the Lights in Liberty event, with one abstention. A separate motion to fund $50,000 for Crockett Street repairs failed in a 3-3 tie. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from June 16, 2026.
- Approved $50,000 for Lights in Liberty event (5-0-1, Gardzina abstained)
- Denied $50,000 for Crockett Street repairs (3-3 tie, motion failed)
- Approved consent agenda including June 16, 2026 minutes (6-0)
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
President Kathrine McCarty
Vice President Mark Campbell
Secretary Margaret Gardzina
Barbara Norwood
Jay Shivers
Dan VanDeventer
Craig Vansau
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
III. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS
A. Staff Update
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Al …
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community
Development Corporation
Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on July 21, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:01 p.m. by President Kathrine McCarty.
A.
ATTENDEE NAME
PRESENT
ABSENT
LATE
ARRIVED
President Kathrine McCarty
X
Vice President Mark Campbell
X
Secretary Margaret Gardzina
X
Barbara Norwood
X
Jay Shivers
X
Dan VanDeventer
X
Craig Vansau
X
II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
President McCarty welcomed guests and visitors in attendance, o …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-392 — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Kathrine McCarty yea · Mark Campbell yea · Margaret Gardzina yea · Dan VanDeventer yea · Craig Vansau yea · Jay Shivers yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to decide condemnation of two hazardous structures on July 14
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on condemning two unsafe structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus, then consider action on their possible demolition. Other items include a variance request for setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St, resolutions for water‑development funding, an airport grant, and adoption of a Code of Ethics. The meeting also contains routine consent agenda approvals and executive‑session discussions on legal, real‑estate, personnel, and economic‑development matters.
- Public hearing on condemnation of structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus
- Resolution on variance request for setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St
- Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board
- Resolution accepting the 2026 TxDOT Airport Generator Project Grant
- Resolution adopting a Code of Ethics for City Council, Boards, and Commissions
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✓ Decided: Council approves demolition of two hazardous structures, 7-0
The Liberty City Council approved the demolition of two unsafe structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus, following a public hearing. The council also approved a variance for a carport at 1710 Kipling St., a resolution to seek up to $10 million from the Texas Water Development Board, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous 7-0.
- Approved demolition of structure at 2721 Cos (7-0)
- Approved demolition of structure at 134 McManus (7-0)
- Approved setback variance at 1710 Kipling St. (7-0)
- Approved resolution for TWDB financial assistance up to $10M (7-0)
- Approved resolution accepting 2026 TxDOT Airport Generator Project Grant (7-0)
- Approved resolution adopting Code of Ethics for Council, Boards, Commissions (7-0)
- Approved resolution approving Purchasing Policy Manual (7-0)
- Approved allowing City Manager to sell back accrued vacation and sick time (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS
A. City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes vario …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on July 14, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Edgar Vazquez, youth pastor, from Freedom Church.
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag was led by Mayor Hebert.
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Nick Dennis yea · Bruce Bell yea · Betty Runkle yea
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 14:00
General
Liberty, port, navigation district to consider consulting contract, development talks
The City of Liberty City Council, the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, and the Port of Liberty are holding a joint special meeting. They will discuss and possibly act on economic development negotiations and a consulting services agreement with Blue Group for navigation purposes. The meeting includes executive sessions on economic development negotiations and legal counsel regarding litigation tied to navigation consultant services.
- Receive, review, and possible action on economic development negotiations
- Receive, review, and possible action on Blue Group Consulting Services for navigation
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.087 for economic development negotiations
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.071 for consultation with attorney on litigation tied to navigation consultant services
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per individual
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✓ Decided: Joint boards approve $50,000 Port of Liberty budget for FY 2026
At a joint special meeting on June 30, 2026, the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District (CLCND) board, City of Liberty Council, and Port of Liberty Board convened. The CLCND board approved the $50,000 Port of Liberty budget for FY 2026, and the Port of Liberty Board approved paying outstanding invoices to Blue Group. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after these votes.
- Approved the $50,000 Port of Liberty budget for FY 2026 (passed by CLCND board only)
- Approved payment of outstanding invoices to Blue Group (passed by Port of Liberty Board only)
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NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
June 30, 2026
CITY OF LIBERTY CITY HALL
A Joint Special Meeting of the: 1-City of Liberty City Council; 2-Navigation and Canal
Commissioners of the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District; and 3-Commissioners
of the Port of Liberty will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 1829 Sam
Houston Street in Liberty, Texas on TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., where the
following items will be considered and acted upon.
I. ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR EACH ENTITY
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments made will be limited to no more than 3 minutes
per individual. Those wishing to comment must sign in at the meeting.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087. Deliberation concerning economic
development negotiations.
B. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney. Discussion
with legal counsel regarding contemplated litigation tied to navigation consultant
services.
IV. GENERAL:
A. Receive, review, and possible action regarding economic development
negotiations.
B. Receive, review, and possible action regarding Blue Group Consulting Services for
navigation purposes.
V. ADJOURN
CHAMBERS-LIBERTY
COUNTIES
NAVIGATION DISTRICT
211 Miller Street
P.O. Box 518
Anahuac, Texas 77514
Phone: (409) 267-3541
Fax: (409) 267-4042
Website: www.clcnd.org
CITY OF LIBERTY
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, Texas
Phone: (936) 336-3684
Fax: (936 …
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1
MINUTES OF
JUNE 30, 2026
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS §
WHEREAS, on the 30th day of June, 2026 a Joint Special Meeting of the 1 - City
of Liberty Council; 2 - Board of Navigation and Canal Commissioners of the Chambers -
Liberty Counties Navigation District ; and 3 – Commissioners of the Port of Liberty was
duly convened at the City Hall at 1829 Sam Houston Street in Liberty, Texas, and held in
all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law due and proper
notice of such meeting was given; that legal quorum s were present throughout the
meeting, and a legally sufficient number of members of said Districts voted in the proper
manner; that all other requirements and proceedings under the law incident to the proper
adoption or passage of the following order, including publication, as required, has been
duly fulfilled, carried out, and otherwise observed; and the following members were
present, to wit:
CLCND Board: David Barber, Chairman
Leon Blackwelder, Vice-Chairman
Johnnie Jennings III, Secretary
Brady Hanson, Member
David Leonard, Member
CLCND Staff present: Claudia Sandoval, General Manager
Berenice Cabrera, Administrative Assistant
CHAMBERS-LIBERTY
COUNTIES
NAVIGATION
DISTRICT
211 Miller Street
P.O. Box 518
Anahuac, Texas 77514
Phone: (409) 267-3541
Fax: (409) 267-4042
Website: www.clcnd.org
CITY OF LIBERTY
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, Texas
Phone: (936) 336-3684 …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 12:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning Commission to decide on setback variance at 1710 Kipling St.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and possibly act on a variance request to setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2026, under the consent agenda.
- Variance request to setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St.
- Approval of minutes from January 28, 2026
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The City of Liberty
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by
Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
President Tyler Jackson
Commission Member Barry Jones
Commission Member David Reidland
Commission Member Carson Leonard
Commission Member Linda Spacek
Commission Member Emily Cook
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the
Commission Members may not deliberate or take any action during public comments for items not on the
agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The Commission Members may have the item placed on a future agenda for
action or refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-343 — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Tyler Jackson yea · Barry Jones yea · David Reidland yea · Carson Leonard yea · Linda Spacek yea
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to vote on EMS billing contract, road extension, golf course deal
The Liberty City Council is meeting in special session to consider several items, including awarding an EMS billing and collections contract to Express Billing, Inc., approving an extension of McGuire Road, and discussing a concessionaire agreement for the municipal golf course. The council will also go into executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and economic development matters, with possible action to follow.
- Resolution awarding EMS Billing and Collections proposal to Express Billing, Inc. and authorizing city manager to negotiate contract
- Resolution approving extension of McGuire Road
- Consideration of concessionaire agreement at Liberty Municipal Golf Course
- Resolution for Frontier Waste Fuel Cost Adjustment (consent agenda)
- Resolution to add Anthony Lasky to the Investment Committee (consent agenda)
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✓ Decided: Council approves EMS billing contract, road extension, golf course buyout
The Liberty City Council approved a fuel surcharge for Frontier Waste, awarded EMS billing to Express Billing, Inc., extended McGuire Road, authorized a golf course concession buyout, and approved property sales and a land purchase. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No action was taken on legal or economic development items from executive session.
- Approved Frontier Waste fuel cost adjustment of $2,100/month (6-0)
- Awarded EMS billing and collections contract to Express Billing, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved McGuire Road extension, city funding up to $135,000 (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to negotiate golf course concession buyout up to $40,000 (6-0)
- Authorized sale of city property between Dustin Robinson and Texas First Bank (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 16.1 acres from Liberty County Farming LLC up to $660,000 (6-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
motion. Th …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Special Called Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on June 23, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr. X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger X
Council Member Ed Seymour X
Council Member Ross Ward X
Council Member Bruce Bell X
Council Member Nick Dennis X
Council Member Betty Runkle X
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
Mayor Hebert welcomed guests and visitors, opening the floor for public comment to those
individuals wishing to address the Council. No comments were made.
III. CONSENT …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-325 — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Bruce Bell yea · Betty Runkle yea
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
LCDC to consider grant for Beausoleil Property Investments, Inc
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider appointing its President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also discuss participation in an HGAC film-ready communities conference and a grant application for a property on North Main Street.
- General Economic Development Grant Program Application for Beausoleil Property Investments, Inc at 2704 North Main Street
- Appointment of LCDC President
- Appointment of LCDC Vice-President
- Appointment of LCDC Secretary
- Participation in HGAC 'Lights, Camera, Action!: Building Film-Ready Communities Across the Region' Conference
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✓ Decided: LCDC appoints new officers and approves $21,667 property grant
The Board appointed new leadership for one-year terms and approved a grant for fencing at 2704 North Main Street. The Board also approved the May 19, 2026, meeting minutes.
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Appointed Kathrine McCarty as President (7-0)
- Appointed Mark Campbell as Vice President (7-0)
- Appointed Margaret Gardzina as Secretary (7-0)
- Approved $21,667 General Economic Development Grant for Beausoleil Property Investments, Inc at 2704 North Main Street (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
Mark Campbell
Margaret Gardzina
Kathrine McCarty
Barbara Norwood
Jay Shivers
Dan VanDeventer
Craig Vansau
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be routine by the Liberty Community Develop …
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on June 16, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:01 p.m. by Vice-President Kathrine McCarty.
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
Mark Campbell X
Margaret Gardzina X
Kathrine McCarty X
Barbara Norwood X
Jay Shivers X
Dan VanDeventer X
Craig Vansau X
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
Vice-President McCarty welcomed guests and visitors in attendance, opening the floor for public
comment to those individuals wishing to address the board. There were n …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-297 — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Kathrine McCarty yea · Mark Campbell yea · Margaret Gardzina yea · Barbara Norwood yea · Dan VanDeventer yea · Craig Vansau yea · Jay Shivers yea
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 07:30
City Council
City Council to hold Strategic Planning Work Session
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the purpose of strategic planning. The meeting includes a 'State of the Departments' review for various city services.
- State of the Departments review for Public Works (Streets, Electric, Water Utilities, and Parks)
- State of the Departments review for Library
- State of the Departments review for Fire Department
- State of the Departments review for Police
- State of the Departments review for Golf and Airport
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✓ Decided: City Council held a strategic planning work session with no decisions made
The City Council met on June 9, 2026 for a strategic planning work session. Mayor John Hebert called the meeting to order at 7:37 a.m. City Manager Bryan Kendrick presented the agenda and an update on the branding and wayfinding project. Department heads from Public Works, Library, Fire, Police, Golf, and Airport presented short‑term priorities and long‑term strategic goals. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded.
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Strategic Planning Work Session
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:30 AM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. WORK SESSION AGENDA
A. Introduction and purpose of the work session
B. State of the Departments
1. Public Works - Streets, Electric, Water Utilities, and Parks
2. Library
3. Fire Department
4. Police
5. Golf
6. Airport
III. ADJOURNMENT
A. Motion To Adjourn
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on
the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 3rd day of June
2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of
said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
___April Gilliland___
April Gil …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Strategic Planning Work Session
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:30 AM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on June 9, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 7:37 a.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr. X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger X
Council Member Ed Seymour X
Council Member Ross Ward X
Council Member Bruce Bell X
Council Member Nick Dennis X
Council Member Betty Runkle X
II. WORK SESSION AGENDA
A. Introduction and purpose of the work session
City Manager Bryan Kendrick went over the work session agenda to provide the council with a
preview of what items would be discussed with them and gave an update on the branding and
wayfinding project.
B. State of the Departments
1. Public Works - Streets, Electric, Water Utilities, and Parks
The Public Works Strategic Planning session began with a presentation from Roadway Asset
Services, LLC, on the results of the pavement condition evaluation. EMPACT then presented
the LIDAR findings related to vegetation surrounding electric lines and utility easements. Public
Works Director Russell Crawley reviewed recent improvements and accomplishments across
the wastewater, water, electric, str …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Council to consider disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park
The Liberty City Council will vote on resolutions to establish a budget for the 2026 'Lights in Liberty' event and to approve spending for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park. The consent agenda includes authorizing Anthony Lasky to access Tex Pool and waiving penalties on property account 74411. The council will also discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters in executive session, with possible action afterward.
- Resolution establishing a budget for the 2026 'Lights in Liberty' event
- Resolution approving expenditure for a Disc Golf Course at Liberty Municipal Park
- Resolution authorizing Anthony Lasky to access Tex Pool and make investment choices
- Resolution waiving penalties and interest for taxes on property account 74411
- Consideration of participation in 'Lights, Camera, Action!: Building Film-Ready Communities Across the Region' conference from HGAC
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✓ Decided: City Council approved $25,000 for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a resolution authorizing Anthony Lasky access to Tex Pool and a tax penalty waiver for account 74411. A $25,000 expenditure for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park was approved by both the LCDC board (6‑0) and the City Council (7‑0). The council also unanimously appointed four members to the LCDC Board and three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No action was taken on any executive‑session matters.
- Approved consent agenda items (including Anthony Lasky access and tax waiver) – vote 7‑0
- Approved $25,000 LCDC expenditure for disc golf course – LCDC board vote 6‑0
- Approved $25,000 City Council resolution for disc golf course – vote 7‑0
- Appointed Barbara Norwood, Craig Vansau, Jay Shivers, Margaret Gardzina to LCDC Board – vote 7‑0
- Appointed Barry Jones, David Reidland, Lauryn Lozano to Planning and Zoning Commission – vote 7‑0
- Postponed budget resolution for 2026 "Lights in Liberty" event – no vote
- No action taken on legal matters discussed in executive session
- No action taken on real estate, personnel, and economic development matters discussed in executive session
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
Council Member Betty Runkle
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and …
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on June 9, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 4:41 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr. X
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Dugger X
Council Member Ed Seymour X
Council Member Ross Ward X
Council Member Bruce Bell X
Council Member Nick Dennis X
Council Member Betty Runkle X
II. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Council Member Debbie Dugger.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag were led by Mayor John
Hebert.
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or con …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Nick Dennis yea · Bruce Bell yea · Betty Runkle yea
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
Board to discuss possible disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding a disc golf course at the Liberty Municipal Park. The board will also review minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.
- Discussion and possible action on Disc Golf Course at the Liberty Municipal Park
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✓ Decided: Board approves $25,000 disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park
The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. It also approved a $25,000 expenditure to install a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park, with a unanimous vote. Both actions were recorded with vote tallies. No other business was taken.
- Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (5-0-1)
- Approved $25,000 disc golf course installation at Liberty Municipal Park (6-0)
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
President Michael Dorsett Jr.
Vice-President Kathrine McCarty
Secretary Betty Runkle
Board Member Barbara Norwood
Board Member Mark Campbell
Board Member Dan VanDeventer
Board Member Craig Vansau
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
III. CONSENT AGEN …
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The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on May 19, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:0 p.m. by Vice President Kathrine McCarty.
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
President Michael Dorsett Jr. X
Vice-President Kathrine McCarty X
Secretary Betty Runkle X
Board Member Barbara Norwood X
Board Member Mark Campbell X
Board Member Dan VanDeventer X
Board Member Craig Vansau X
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
Vice President McCarty welcomed guests and visitors in attendance, opening the floor …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-231 — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 1 abstain
Kathrine McCarty yea · Mark Campbell yea · Dan VanDeventer yea · Craig Vansau yea · Betty Runkle yea · Barbara Norwood abstain
Tue May 12, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks
The Liberty City Council will canvass the May 2 general municipal election results, administer oaths of office, and elect a mayor pro tem. They will also consider resolutions to purchase properties on Scout Street and Lakeland Drive, and authorize applications for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant. A key item is an ordinance banning drilling and mining in public parks, tied to the grant. The council will also discuss creating a Lights in Liberty Board and other routine items.
- Ordinance canvassing returns of the May 2, 2026 General Municipal Election
- Resolution to purchase property on Scout Street
- Resolution to purchase property on Lakeland Drive
- Ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks related to a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant
- Resolution creating the Lights in Liberty Board and appointing initial members
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✓ Decided: City adopts ordinance banning drilling and mining in public parks
The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a contract with Public Management for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, the submission of that grant application, and an ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in city parks. The council also approved the Lights in Liberty Board appointments and routine consent agenda items. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks (7-0)
- Approved contract with Public Management for Texas Parks & Wildlife grant assistance (7-0)
- Authorized submission of 2027 Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant application (7-0)
- Approved expenditure of $30,200 for T‑Hangar storage unit improvements (7-0)
- Approved Lights in Liberty Board and appointed five members (7-0)
- Approved all items on the consent agenda, including property purchase resolutions and bank signatory addition (7-0)
- Elected Council Member Debbie Dugger as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
- Failed motion to elect Council Member Nick Dennis as Mayor Pro Tem (3-4)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Brents
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Debbie Dugger
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS
A. Proclamation Recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Week
B. City Man …
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City Council
Page 1
The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on May 12, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
X
Council Member Tommy Brents
X
Council Member Ed Seymour
X
Council Member Ross Ward
X
Council Member Debbie Dugger
X
Council Member Bruce Bell
X
Council Member Nick Dennis
X
Council Member Betty Runkle
X
II.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Troy Bryant, Director of the Spirit of Sharing.
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag were led by Police Chief
Richard Ashe.
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comm …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Nick Dennis yea · Bruce Bell yea · Betty Runkle yea
Thu May 7, 2026 · 18:00
General
Airport board to discuss Airport Layout Plan for TxDOT commission in August
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting covering airport operations, including a report from the airport manager on FAA and TxDOT projects, and a discussion of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the TxDOT commission in August. The board will also discuss badging, video, social media, T78 capital improvement plan (CIP), gate access, vegetation control, and upcoming workshop topics such as courtesy car access, lease agreement updates, community hangar, and fees.
- Discussion of Airport Layout Plan (ALP) submission to TxDOT commission in August
- Discussion of T78 CIP and site visit
- Discussion of badging/video/social media policies
- Discussion of lease agreement updates and community hangar fees
- Discussion of gate access and vegetation/herbicide management
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Liberty Airport Advisory
Board Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-3684
Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:00 PM City Council Chambers
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment portion of the meeting
shall be placed on a future agenda for action or referred to the City Staff for study or conclusion.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. January 8, 2026
b. January 24, 2026
4. Reports / Updates
a. Airport Manager Report
• FAA
• Projects
• TxDOT
• Virtual Tower Update
5. Regular Session
a. Badging/Video/Social Media
b. ALP – TxDOT Commission in August
c. T78 CIP Discussion/Site Visit
d. Gate Access
e. Vegetation/Herbicide
f. Next Workshop
• Courtesy Car Access and Rules
• Lease Agreement Updates and Community Hangar
o 9e
o Fees
▪ Service Fees
▪ Commercial Tenants
• Vision Statement
6. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on the east
and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 30th day of April 2026. This notice
will remain so posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of said meeting in
accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
April Gilliland
April Gil …
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 17:00
General
Library Board to discuss renewals and new member recommendations
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve minutes from January 2026, hear reports from the treasurer, Friends of the Library, and the library director (covering building maintenance, events, children's activities, and staff updates), and discuss board renewals or new member recommendations. Public comments will be taken.
- Approval of minutes from January 29, 2026
- Treasurer's financial report
- Friends of the Library report
- Library director's report on building maintenance, events, children's activities, and staff updates
- Discussion of board renewals/new member recommendations
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Liberty Municipal Library Board Page 1
Liberty Municipal
Library Board Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1710 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
936-336-8901
Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:00 PM Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center
Business Order
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes – January 29, 2026
3. Public Comments
Public Comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. Items arising during the public comment
portion of the meeting shall be placed on a future agenda for action or the item referred to the Library Director
and Staff for study or conclusion.
4. Presentations/ Reports
a. Treasurer's Financial Report
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Library Director's Comments/Report
Topics include: building maintenance, events, children’s activities and staff updates.
5. Old Business
a. None
6. New Business
a. Discuss Board Renewals / New Member Recommendations
7. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted at the Liberty Municipal Library, located at 1710 Sam Houston
and on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration
Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 17th day of April 2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at
least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code.
April Gilliland
April Gillila …
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 18:00
Liberty Community Development Corporation
Board to discuss T‑Hangars storage unit changes and a new disc golf course
The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will receive a budget report and approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes as routine consent items. In the regular session, members will discuss and possibly act on modifications to two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars and on a proposed disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park. No decisions are recorded yet; the items are slated for discussion and potential action.
- Modification of two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars
- Disc golf course proposal at Liberty Municipal Park
- Presentation of the budget report
- Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Routine consent agenda items
developmentrecreationbudgetpublic-facilities
✓ Decided: Board approved $30,200 for T‑Hangar storage unit modifications
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the March 17, 2026 minutes. It also approved a $30,200 expenditure to modify two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars. The proposal for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park was tabled until a design map is provided. No public comments were made.
- Approved consent agenda (including minutes) – vote 6‑0
- Approved $30,200 for T‑Hangar storage modifications – vote 6‑0
- Tabled disc golf course proposal pending design – vote 6‑0
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Liberty Community Development Corporation Page 1
The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The Liberty Community Development Corporation of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in
closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to
authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
President Michael Dorsett Jr.
Vice-President Kathrine McCarty
Secretary Betty Runkle
Board Member Barbara Norwood
Board Member Mark Campbell
Board Member Dan VanDeventer
Board Member Craig Vansau
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
III. PRESENTATI …
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Liberty Community Development Corporation Page 1
The City of Liberty
Liberty Community Development
Corporation
Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on April 21, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by President Michael Dorsett.
A. ATTENDEE NAME PRESENT ABSENT LATE ARRIVED
President Michael Dorsett Jr. X
Vice-President Kathrine McCarty X
Secretary Betty Runkle X
Board Member Barbara Norwood X
Board Member Mark Campbell X 6:03 PM
Board Member Dan VanDeventer X
Board Member Craig Vansau X
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Liberty Community
Development Corporation Board regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under
Texas Law, the Board may not deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments on items not on
the agenda. In some situations, City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual
statement or clarification. The LCDC Board may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or
refer the item to Management and Staff for study or conclusion.
President Dorsett welcomed guests and visitors in attendance, opening t …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-206 — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Kathrine McCarty yea · Mark Campbell yea · Dan VanDeventer yea · Craig Vansau yea · Betty Runkle yea · Michael Dorsett yea
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on suspending CenterPoint Energy's proposed gas rates
The Liberty City Council will consider an ordinance to suspend CenterPoint Energy's proposed Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rates, award bids for park restroom and concession stand construction, and approve a new solid waste collection contract with Frontier Waste Solutions. Other items include adoption of an updated employee policy manual and a resolution for repairs to McGuire Road in the Highlands Public Improvement District. The meeting also includes executive sessions on legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Ordinance suspending CenterPoint Energy's proposed Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rates
- Resolution awarding bid for park restroom and concession stand project
- Resolution regarding solid waste collection contract with Frontier Waste Solutions
- Consideration of repeal and replacement of personnel rules (Ordinance § 9.01.001) and adoption of Employee Policy Manual
- Resolution regarding a Reimbursement Agreement for Highlands Public Improvement District repairs to McGuire Road
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✓ Decided: Council awards $1.17M park restroom/concession contract
The Liberty City Council approved a $1,168,813 bid from Daniels Building & Construction for the park restroom and concession stand project, including alternates 1 and 2. The council also approved a new eight-year solid waste contract with Frontier Waste Solutions, adopted ordinances suspending CenterPoint Energy's GRIP rate increase and updating personnel rules, and ratified $20,000 in LCDC funding for a trap-neuter-return program. All votes were 7-0. No action was taken on executive session items.
- Awarded park restroom/concession bid to Daniels Building & Construction for $1,168,813 (7-0)
- Approved 8-year solid waste contract with Frontier Waste Solutions starting Jan 1, 2027 (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance suspending CenterPoint Energy GRIP rate increase until June 2, 2026 (7-0)
- Repealed and replaced personnel rules ordinance § 9.01.001 (7-0)
- Approved updated Employee Policy Manual (7-0)
- Ratified $20,000 LCDC expenditure for Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return program (7-0)
- Approved purchase of outdoor audio system for City Hall events (7-0)
- Approved Highlands PID Reimbursement Agreement for McGuire Road repairs (7-0)
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
The City Council of Liberty, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda
item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Brents
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Debbie Dugger
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public comment with a factual statement or clarification. The City
Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action or refer the item to Management and
Staff for study or conclusion.
V. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS
A. Proclamation - Beach Volleyball
B. Proclamation - Dr. Myers
C …
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City Council
Page 1
The City of Liberty
City Council
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order on April 14, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 1829 Sam
Houston Street, Liberty, Texas at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor John Hebert.
A.
Attendee Name
Present
Absent
Late
Arrived
Mayor John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Brents
Council Member Ed Seymour
Council Member Ross Ward
Council Member Debbie Dugger
Council Member Bruce Bell
Council Member Nick Dennis
II.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Deacon Fred Lemond, Jr. from the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Liberty, Texas.
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag were led by Camille Harper
and Harper Pavliska.
IV.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC
COMMENT
Public Comment is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council
regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Please be aware that, under Texas Law, the Council may not
deliberate or take any action during Citizen's comments for items not on the agenda. In some situations,
City Staff may be able to respond to the public c …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
John Hebert yea · Ed Seymour yea · Ross Ward yea · Debbie Dugger yea · Nick Dennis yea · Bruce Bell yea · Tommy Brents yea
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
City Council holds training session with no official business
The City Council is meeting for training and will not conduct or take any official action on city business during this session. The meeting is held at City Hall at 1829 Sam Houston.
- Training session scheduled
- No official business or action planned
- Notice of meeting posted on April 7, 2026
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The City of Liberty
City Council
Notice of Possible Quorum
~ Agenda ~
1829 Sam Houston
Liberty, TX 77575
www.cityofliberty.org
April Gilliland
City Secretary
936-336-3684
Monday, April 13, 2026 12:00 PM City Council Chambers
Notice of Possible Quorum
Event: Training
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That a possible quorum of the City Council will be in attendance at this event. The City
Council will not conduct, or take any action, concerning any city business during this
event.
I certify that the attached Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board and in the Message Centers located on
the east and west sides of the City Hall Administration Building, located at 1829 Sam Houston on the 7th day of April
2026. This notice will remain posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled day of
said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
___April Gilliland___
April Gilliland, City Secretary
NOTICE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Liberty will provide reasonable accommodation for
persons attending and/or participating in this Council Meeting. To better serve you, requests must be made at least 24
hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City at (936) 336-3684 or by Fax at (936) 336-9846. The building is wheelchair
accessible, with parking available, on the west side of the building.
I certify that th …
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💰 Federal awards (top 8 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $825,000 | LIBERTY COUNTY HOSP DIST NO 1 Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES (CNH), TASK ORDER 06-01-2023 THROUGH 0 |
| $819,000 | LIBERTY COUNTY HOSP DIST NO 1 Department of Veterans Affairs · EO14042 - VACCINE MANDATE COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES FOR THE MEDV |
| $437,531 | HSMTX/LIBERTY, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · TASK ORDER FOR COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES FOR MEDVAMC |
| $208,225 | COUNTY OF LIBERTY Department of Homeland Security · HOUSTON FIRING RANGE ESIMATED COST: $32,004 POC: KEVIN NEWTON |
| $165,385 | HSMTX/LIBERTY, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · CNH ORDERING PERIOD II 08-01-2021 THROUGH 07-31-2022 |
| $146,120 | COUNTY OF LIBERTY Department of Homeland Security · IGF::CT::IGF TO FUND A RANGE FOR THE HOUSTON FIELD OFFICE POP: SEPTE |
| $106,449 | HSMTX/LIBERTY, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES (LIBERTY) OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES 52 |
| $88,800 | COUNTY OF LIBERTY Department of Homeland Security · FIRING RANGE SERVICES FOR HOUSTON FIELD OFFICE |
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Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Adults with low literacy30.8% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
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