Liberty County public meetings in 2025
46 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve the final plat for Phase I of the Liberty Ranch Subdivision. The meeting also includes the approval of the October 8, 2025, commission minutes.
- Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes
- Discussion on final plat for Liberty Ranch Subdivision Phase I
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the city's code to regulate the use and placement of portable storage containers, shipping containers, and portable buildings.
- Discussion and possible action on ordinance regulating portable storage containers
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
- Potential closed session under Texas Government Code Title 5, Chapter 551
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider approving a $4.15 million contract for the Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project and an agreement for the 2026 July 4 fireworks display. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine items and a closed executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Approval of Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project contract ($4,153,555.00)
- Authorization for fireworks display with Pyro Shows of Texas, Inc.
- Approval of Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District reimbursement agreement
- Approval of investment policy update
- Approval of purchase of three outdoor picnic tables and one ADA table ($5,192.46)
The council approved an updated investment policy, authorized use of Cambridge funds for four picnic tables, and approved the use of city property for drainage by WCID #5. It also awarded the $4,153,555 Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project to Texas Underground Utilities, Inc., and approved the July 3, 2026 fireworks contract. All motions passed 7‑0.
- Approved updated investment policy (7‑0)
- Authorized $5,192.46 Cambridge fund purchase of four outdoor picnic tables (7‑0)
- Authorized use of city property for drainage by Liberty County WCID #5 (7‑0)
- Awarded Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project to Texas Underground Utilities, Inc. for $4,153,555 (7‑0)
- Authorized $27,800 fireworks display contract with Pyro Shows of Texas for July 3, 2026 (7‑0)
- Approved Liberty Ranch PID reimbursement agreement (7‑0)
- Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute real‑estate agreement discussed in executive session (7‑0)
- Approved all consent‑agenda items (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on creating the Highlands Public Improvement District, including authorizing a professional services agreement and selecting a district administrator. The meeting also includes approvals for disaster recovery funds, a municipal maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, and a police agreement for automated license plate cameras.
- Public hearing and vote to create Highlands Public Improvement District
- Authorize $18,116.00 for CDBG-DR disaster recovery program
- Authorize $15,376.00 for CDBG-MIT disaster recovery program
- Authorize $8,900.00 for Wayfinding Assessment and City Branding Program
- Authorize $35,000.00 transfer to Airport Fund for Layout Plan Project
The council approved the creation of the Highlands Public Improvement District, authorizing its administration and related professional services. It also approved additional local funding for two CDBG programs, a municipal maintenance agreement with TxDOT, and a police agreement for license‑plate‑recognition cameras. All approvals were recorded with vote tallies.
- Approved Highlands Public Improvement District creation (6-1)
- Approved professional services agreement with Von Schmidt Land and Cattle (7-0)
- Approved agreement with P3Works as PID administrator (7-0)
- Approved $18,116 allocation to CDBG-DR program (7-0)
- Approved $15,376 allocation to CDBG-MIT program (7-0)
- Approved municipal maintenance agreement with TxDOT (7-0)
- Approved police chief agreement for license‑plate‑recognition cameras (6-1)
- Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting with a 5‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on; remaining items were noted for future review or development.
- Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on the potential sale of the fiber ring. The meeting will include a public comment period and the council reserves the right to enter closed session.
- Discussion on potential sale of the fiber ring
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
- Potential closed session on agenda items
The council voted to accept ITC Broadband East Texas, LLC's offer to purchase the city’s fiber ring for $425,000, while retaining 36 fibers for 40 years. The motion was approved 5‑2 after a second by Council Member Bell. Funds from the sale are earmarked for quality‑of‑life projects at the municipal park.
- Approved $425,000 sale of fiber ring to ITC Broadband (5-2)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will discuss and approve a General Economic Development Grant Program and consider funding a Wayfinding assessment and City Branding program with Merje Design. The board will also consider transferring $35,000 to the Airport Fund for a local match.
- Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
- Discussion and approval of General Economic Development Grant Program
- Consider partially funding Wayfinding assessment and City Branding program with Merje Design ($8,900.00)
- Consider transferring $35,000 to the Airport Fund for local match
The Liberty Community Development Corporation Board approved the General Economic Development Grant Program guidelines. It also approved $8,900 for a wayfinding assessment and city branding program with MERJE Design, and transferred $35,000 to the Airport Fund for the Airport Layout Plan match. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda items, including September 16 minutes (7-0)
- Approved General Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines (7-0)
- Approved $8,900 funding for wayfinding assessment and city branding with MERJE Design (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $35,000 to Airport Fund for Airport Layout Plan match (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The board approved the July 17 minutes (5-0) and the treasurer’s financial report (5-0). Members elected Margaret Gardzina as Library Board President (6-0). A motion to amend the bylaws to add a secretary role was rejected, leaving the bylaws unchanged (6-0).
- Approved July 17 minutes (5-0)
- Approved treasurer’s report (5-0)
- Elected Margaret Gardzina as Board President (6-0)
- Rejected bylaw amendment for secretary role (6-0)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda, awarding First Liberty Bank a five‑year depository contract, and adopted the Port of Liberty’s 2025 budget. It also accepted a petition to create the Highlands Public Improvement District and approved a wayfinding and branding agreement with MERJE Design. The proposed NLC Service Line Warranty program failed because no motion was made.
- Approved consent agenda (6-0)
- Approved resolution canceling Nov 11 meeting and calling special meeting for Nov 13 (6-0)
- Approved Trinity Valley Exposition Parade agreement (6-0)
- Awarded bank depository contract to First Liberty Bank (6-0)
- Approved Port of Liberty budget for year‑end 12/31/2025 (6-0)
- Accepted filing of petition for Highlands Public Improvement District, hearing set for Nov 13 (6-0)
- Approved wayfinding assessment and city branding agreement with MERJE Design (5-1)
- NLC Service Line Warranty program failed due to lack of motion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will review Community Hangar Fees, Service Fees, and the Lease Agreement. The board will also discuss FAA and TxDOT projects, including a Life Flight instrument approach and T-Hangar path forward.
- Review Community Hangar Fees and Service Fees
- Review Lease Agreement and Community Hangar rules
- FAA Life Flight instrument approach project
- TxDOT T-Hangars path forward
- Mowing equipment storage and services update
The board met on October 9, 2025 and approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on FAA and TxDOT projects, fuel tank certification, mowing equipment, budget updates, and several items slated for future review. No additional actions or votes were taken.
- Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved all items on the consent agenda, including the June 4, 2025 minutes, with a 6‑0 vote. A motion to deny Julie Jolley's variance request for 2802 Beaumont Avenue also passed 6‑0. No public comments were made.
- Approved all consent agenda items (6-0)
- Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Denied variance request for 2802 Beaumont Ave (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding two grants to a private individual and a company. The board will also hold a work session to discuss grant program guidelines and updates.
- Proposed $29,845 grant to Nick Zolfaghari for the Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program
- Proposed $7,388.76 grant to Curtis and Son Companies for the Business Facade Improvement Grant Program
- Work session on Grant Program Guidelines and Updates
The Liberty Community Development Corporation Board unanimously denied a $30,000 Utilities and Public Safety grant request from Nick Zolfaghari. It also unanimously approved a $7,388.76 Business Facade Improvement grant for Curtis and Son Companies. All items on the consent agenda, including approval of the August 19, 2025 minutes, were approved 7‑0, and all pending Utility and Public Safety grant applications were placed on hold. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
- Approved all consent agenda items (7-0)
- Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
- Placed all Utility and Public Safety grant applications on hold (board decision)
- Denied $30,000 Utilities & Public Safety grant to Nick Zolfaghari (7-0)
- Approved $7,388.76 Business Facade Improvement grant to Curtis and Son Companies (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings and vote on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes proposals to increase utility rates and various city fees. Council will also consider contracts for park maintenance and airport grants.
- Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.5838 per $100 assessed valuation
- Proposed increases to electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste rates
- Bid award to Smart Materials, Inc. for the Municipal Park Pond Cleanout Project
- 2026 TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant agreement
- Closing of the Municipal Solid Waste Fund and transfer to the General Fund
The council approved the $41,233,973 budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 and ratified the associated property tax increase. It set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.5838 per $100 assessed value. Additional actions included updating the master fee schedule, awarding a park pond cleanout contract, closing the solid‑waste fund, and funding a new airport and city mowing equipment project.
- Approved FY 2025‑26 budget ($41,233,973) (7‑0)
- Ratified property tax increase reflected in the budget (7‑0)
- Adopted ad valorem tax rate $0.5838 per $100 assessed valuation (7‑0)
- Amended master fee schedule, raising electric, water, wastewater, solid waste rates and adjusting other fees (7‑0)
- Awarded municipal park pond cleanout contract to Smart Materials, Inc. for $50,500 (7‑0)
- Closed municipal solid waste fund and transferred its balance to the general fund (7‑0)
- Approved LCDC airport and city mowing equipment project, authorizing $382,400 expenditure (7‑0)
- Approved amendments to FY 2024‑25 budget (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will review updates on FAA and TxDOT projects, including T-hangars and fuel tanks. The board will discuss the 2025-2026 RAMP and CIP budgets and review community hangar and service fees for 2026 city budget planning.
- Review of 2025-2026 RAMP and CIP grant program budgets
- Discussion of 2026 City Budget Planning for community hangar and service fees
- Updates on FAA and TxDOT projects, including T-hangars
- Review of fuel tank certificates and single point fueling
- Update on mowing services and equipment purchasing
The Airport Advisory Board met on September 4, 2025 and approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting with a 3‑to‑0 vote. The board received updates on FAA and TxDOT projects, the completed single‑point fuel system, and a pending mowing equipment purchase that will be considered by City Council on September 9. Members also reviewed the vision statement, the squawk list, and grant‑program prioritization for RAMP, CIP, and IIJA funding. The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
- Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote)
City Council
The City Council and Airport Advisory Board will conduct a tour of the Liberty Municipal Airport. The notice states that no action will be taken during this event.
- Tour of Liberty Municipal Airport at 2265 FM 160 North
City Council
The City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and take action on the proposed 2025 tax rate. The meeting includes scheduling public hearings for the budget and tax rate, as well as discussing airport and city mowing equipment funding.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget presentation
- Resolution approving the proposed 2025 tax rate
- First reading of resolution for Liberty Community Development Corporation’s airport and city mowing equipment project
- Nomination of a candidate for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Resolution to establish the Keep Liberty Beautiful Committee
The council re‑nominated two candidates for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District board and set public hearings for the FY 2025‑2026 budget and the 2025 tax rate. It approved the proposed tax rate of $0.5838, created the Keep Liberty Beautiful Committee, and authorized a $382,400 airport and mowing equipment project. The Liberty Jubilee was postponed to Spring 2027 and two residents were appointed to the Port of Liberty Board.
- Re‑nominated Mark Sjolander and Jimmy Rollins to Appraisal District Board (7‑0)
- Approved resolution setting public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget (7‑0)
- Approved resolution setting September 9, 2025 hearing on 2025 tax rate (7‑0)
- Approved 2025 tax rate of $0.5838 (M&O 0.3930, I&S 0.1908) (7‑0)
- Authorized establishment of Keep Liberty Beautiful Committee (7‑0)
- Approved LCDC Airport and Mowing Equipment Project, $382,400
- Postponed Liberty Jubilee to Spring 2027 (7‑0)
- Appointed Julie Hebert and Debbie Conrad to Port of Liberty Board (7‑0)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding the current and proposed budgets. The board will also consider awarding three grants for public safety, utilities, and business facades.
- Grant of $29,845 to Nick Zolfaghari for Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program
- Grant of $14,012 to Twila LaBuff for Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program
- Grant of $17,006 to Twila LaBuff for Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
- Proposed amendment to FY 2024-2025 Budget for mowing equipment
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget
The board approved the consent agenda and the June 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. A grant for Nick Zolfaghari was tabled pending new quotes. Grants for Twila LaBuff were approved: $8,012.50 for utilities and fire safety upgrades and $17,066 for façade improvements. The FY 2024‑2025 budget was amended for mowing equipment and the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget was approved, each by a 7‑0 vote.
- Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
- Tabled Nick Zolfaghari $29,845 utilities grant (7‑0)
- Approved Twila LaBuff $8,012.50 utilities grant (7‑0)
- Approved Twila LaBuff $17,066 business façade grant (7‑0)
- Approved amendment to FY 2024‑2025 budget for mowing equipment (7‑0)
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 operating budget (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider annexing a 5.624-acre tract of land and updating the city code regarding electric facilities. The body is also reviewing several interlocal agreements and professional service contracts for engineering and legal services.
- Public hearing and ordinance to annex a 5.624-acre tract in the B.W. Hardin Survey
- Awarding FY 2025-2026 employee health insurance to United Healthcare and dental, vision, and life insurance to Mutual of Omaha
- Agreement with HR Green for Liberty Forge lift station improvements
- Agreement with Traylor & Associates, Inc for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) contract
- Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding the replacement or removal of electric facilities
The City Council approved all items on the consent agenda. It adopted a resolution awarding FY 2025‑2026 employee health insurance to United Health Care and dental, vision, and life coverage to Mutual of Omaha. The council voted to annex a 5.624‑acre tract into the city limits. Additional resolutions were passed to amend the Port of Liberty board structure, to enter a hazard‑mitigation grant agreement with the county water district, to authorize the mayor to sign a grant administration contract, and to hire HR Green for engineering services.
- Approved all consent agenda items (7‑0)
- Approved employee health insurance resolution for FY 2025‑2026 (7‑0)
- Adopted ordinance annexing 5.624‑acre tract (7‑0)
- Approved amendment to Port of Liberty joint operating agreement (7‑0)
- Approved interlocal agreement for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program contract (7‑0)
- Authorized mayor to execute agreement with Traylor & Associates for HMGP (7‑0)
- Approved agreement with HR Green for Liberty Forge Lift Station engineering services (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss budget planning for 2026, including community hangar and service fees. The board will also review FAA and TxDOT projects and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program list.
- 2026 City Budget Planning updates for community hangar and service fees
- CIP 2025-2030 list development and prioritization
- FAA projects including MAGVAR and instrument approach improvements for runways 16 and 34
- TxDOT projects including wildlife fence and T-Hangars
- Review of fuel prices and mowing services
The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The board also unanimously approved hiring a full‑time employee to handle airport mowing, using previously approved budget funds. No other actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
- Approved hiring full‑time employee for mowing services (unanimous)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider approving offers for two delinquent tax trust properties and adopting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting includes a work session on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and a closed session to discuss real estate matters.
- Approving offers for delinquent tax trust property ID 37299
- Approving offers for delinquent tax trust property ID 56485
- Adopting the Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update
- Work session on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Closed session to discuss real property
The council authorized the purchase of the property discussed in the executive session, voting 6‑0. It also approved offers to buy two delinquent tax‑trust properties (IDs 37299 and 56485) with votes of 6‑0. The consent agenda, including the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and a resolution declaring equipment surplus, was approved 5‑0. The City Manager presented a preliminary FY 2025‑2026 budget, but no vote was taken.
- Authorized purchase of property discussed in executive session (6-0)
- Approved purchase of delinquent tax‑trust property ID 37299, offer $33,834 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of delinquent tax‑trust property ID 56485, offer $3,500 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items: Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 update and equipment surplus resolution (5-0)
- Presented preliminary FY 2025‑2026 budget (no vote)
- Acknowledged receipt of Texas Comptroller Transparency Star award (no vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports and discuss board renewals and new member recommendations. The meeting includes reports on building maintenance, events, and children's activities.
- Discussion of Board Renewals and New Member Recommendations
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Library Director's report on building maintenance and staff updates
The Library Board approved the April minutes and the treasurer's financial report, each by an 8-0 vote. The board voted to fill the vacancy left by Tinya Griffin with Katriesa Secada, also passing 8-0. A contingency recommendation for Sarah Norwood was approved by the same vote count.
- Approved April 17 minutes (8-0)
- Approved treasurer's financial report (8-0)
- Approved appointment of Katriesa Secada to board (8-0)
- Approved recommendation of Sarah Norwood as alternate (8-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider the Liberty Parks Master Plan and hold public hearings regarding the condemnation of two properties. The body will also vote on several contracts for drainage studies, pavement management, and school resource officers.
- Public hearings on condemnation of structures at 722 Maryland and 209 Chesson
- Proposed ordinance adding hangar deposits to Liberty Municipal Airport fees
- Contract with HR Green for a drainage feasibility study
- Agreement with Roadway Asset Services, LLC for pavement management services
- Agreement with Liberty Independent School District for four school resource officers
The council accepted the Liberty Parks Master Plan with a unanimous vote. It approved demolition of the 209 Chesson structure as a public nuisance, while tabling action on 722 Maryland until September. Ordinances adding hangar deposits to the airport fee schedule and several resolutions authorizing expenditures and contracts—including Christmas lights, Placer.ai software, a disaster‑recovery services extension, and four school resource officers—were also approved unanimously.
- Accepted Liberty Parks Master Plan (7-0)
- Approved demolition of 209 Chesson as public nuisance (7-0)
- Tabled action on 722 Maryland, to revisit Sep 9 (6-1)
- Adopted ordinance adding hangar deposits to airport fee schedule (7-0)
- Approved $25,000 LCDC expenditure for 2025 Christmas lights (7-0)
- Approved $12,000 annual contract with Placer.ai for LCDC (7-0)
- Approved extension of DRC Emergency Services disaster recovery contract (7-0)
- Approved City Manager authority to negotiate contract for four School Resource Officers (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will meet to consider approving the sale of its fiber ring to Highline and to discuss the McGuire Road Utility and Paving Improvement Project.
- Consideration of McGuire Road Utility and Paving Improvement Project
- Resolution to approve the sale of the fiber ring to Highline
The City Council voted to reject all bids for the McGuire Road Utility and Paving Improvement Project. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the sale of the city’s fiber ring to Highline for $300,000, with free perpetual high‑speed internet for city facilities. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Rejected all bids for McGuire Road Utility and Paving Improvement Project (6-0)
- Approved sale of city fiber ring to Highline for $300,000 with free perpetual high‑speed internet to city facilities (7-0)
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to receive reports from city departments and discuss upcoming service bids. The body will also consider establishing a city mission statement and strategic priorities for the next five years.
- Bids and renewals for Electric Maintenance, Solid Waste Management, Employee Health Insurance, Tree Trimming, Debris Removal, and Mowing Services
- Pavement Management Services with Roadway Asset Services
- Discussion on the use of Half Cent Sales Tax
- Alligator Removal and Relocation Services
- Engagement of Marketing for Naming Rights
On June 17, 2025 the Liberty City Council met for a work session and received updates from Public Works, Police, Fire, Development Services, Library, Golf Course, and Public Information departments. The council also discussed upcoming bids, a half‑cent sales tax, charter planning requirements, wayfinding, alligator removal, marketing naming rights, and the city mission and strategic priorities. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and the meeting adjourned without substantive actions.
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding the use of funds. The board will also consider appointing its President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
- Possible expenditure not to exceed $25,000 for the 2025 Christmas Program
- Public hearing regarding the possible expenditure of funds
- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Placer AI
- Appointment of LCDC President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- General Manager's report on Business Facade and Utility and Public Safety Grant Programs
The board approved a $12,000 annual contract for Placer.ai software (7‑0). All items on the consent agenda were approved (6‑0‑1). Board members were appointed as President, Vice‑President and Secretary (each 7‑0). The board also approved up to $25,000 for the 2025 Christmas Program (6‑0‑1).
- Approved $12,000 annual Placer.ai software contract (7-0)
- Approved all consent agenda items (6-0-1)
- Appointed Michael Dorsett as LCDC President (7-0)
- Appointed Kathrine McCarty as LCDC Vice President (7-0)
- Appointed Betty Runkle as LCDC Secretary (7-0)
- Approved up to $25,000 for 2025 Christmas Program (6-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider awarding a bid for a Highway 146 water well to Hydro Resources Mid-Continent, Inc., approve a splashpad contract, and discuss manufactured home park unit increases.
- Award bid for Highway 146 water well to Hydro Resources Mid-Continent
- Approve contract with Kraftsman for new splashpad at Liberty Municipal Park
- Approve Liberty Community Development Corporation's Lamar Park improvements
- Approve amendments to Fiscal Year 2024–2025 budget
- Consider increasing units at N Main and Sandune Manufactured Home Parks
The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then awarded the Highway 146 water well contract to Hydro Resources Mid-Continent Inc. and adopted a budget amendment to spend up to $1.2 million on Liberty Municipal Park improvements. Additional approvals included a new splash pad contract, theater lighting repairs, Lamar Park improvements, purchase of delinquent tax property, and an airport mowing contract.
- Consent agenda approved (7-0)
- Awarded Highway 146 water well contract to Hydro Resources Mid-Continent (7-0)
- Amended FY 2024‑2025 budget for $1.2M park improvements (7-0)
- Approved $586,403.55 contract with Kraftsman for new splash pad (7-0)
- Approved $83,310.99 theater lighting repair resolution (7-0)
- Approved $31,657.71 Lamar Park improvements (6-0-1, 1 abstain)
- Accepted offer to purchase delinquent tax trust property (7-0)
- Awarded airport mowing contract to Go Green Environmental Services (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially recommend a new mowing vendor for the Liberty Municipal Airport. The board will also review minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting.
- Recommendation of a new mowing vendor at the Liberty Municipal Airport
The Airport Advisory Board approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The board then recommended Go Green Environmental Services as the new mowing and grounds‑maintenance vendor for the Liberty Municipal Airport, also passing the motion 4‑0. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
- Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Recommended Go Green Environmental Services for airport mowing vendor (4-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance to increase the number of units at a manufactured home park. The body will also review variance requests regarding the RV ordinance for a specific property.
- Request to increase units at Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 19 to 25
- Two variances to the RV ordinance for the property at 1415 Holly
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved all routine consent agenda items by a 4‑0 vote. A request to increase the Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 19 to 25 units was denied with a 2‑2 vote. Two variances to the RV ordinance for 1415 Holly were approved by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved all consent agenda items (including minutes) (4-0)
- Denied variance to expand Sandune Manufactured Home Park to 25 units (2-2)
- Approved two variances to RV ordinance for 1415 Holly (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on updates to the city's T-hangar lease agreement. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from January 16, 2025.
- Discussion and possible action on City T-hangar lease agreement updates
The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting (5‑0). The board then accepted the suggested revisions to the city’s T‑hangar lease agreement, also by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
- Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Accepted proposed changes to T‑hangar lease agreement (5‑0)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and vote on funding for Lamar Park improvements and a façade grant program amendment. The board will also consider awarding a $30,000 grant to a private individual.
- Public hearing on possible expenditure of funds
- Authorize $31,657.71 for Lamar Park improvements
- Amend façade improvement grant guidelines to taxable businesses only
- Award $30,000 grant to John Zolfaghari
- Approve April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
The board held a public hearing on the proposed Lamar Park project, then approved $31,657.71 for lot clearing and fencing with a condition to delay fence work until the park master plan is final. It also approved all consent‑agenda items, amended the façade improvement grant to limit eligibility to taxable businesses, and denied a $30,000 Utilities and Public Safety grant to John Zolfaghari. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved all consent‑agenda items (5‑0)
- Approved $31,657.71 for Lamar Park improvements (5‑0)
- Approved amendment limiting façade grant to taxable businesses (5‑0)
- Denied $30,000 Utilities and Public Safety grant to John Zolfaghari (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will declare the results of the May 3 election for three council seats and administer oaths of office. The body will also consider several property variance requests and interlocal agreements.
- Canvassing of May 3, 2025, general municipal election returns
- Ratification of Liberty Community Development Corporation funds for July 3, 2025, fireworks
- Interlocal agreement with Liberty ISD for the transfer of a school bus to the city
- Utility easement for Raywood Water Supply Corporation at Liberty Municipal Airport
- Variance requests for 615 Confederate, 425 Texas, and unit increase at N Main Manufactured Home Park
The council officially adopted the May 3 municipal election results, confirming three new council members. Council members elected Tommy Brents as mayor pro tem. The body also passed resolutions recognizing National Police Week, ratifying $2,000 for Independence Day fireworks, approving a school‑bus transfer from Liberty ISD, granting a utility easement at the municipal airport, and approving two zoning variances.
- Adopted election results (7-0)
- Elected Tommy Brents mayor pro tem (6-0-1)
- Approved National Police Week resolution (7-0)
- Ratified $2,000 fireworks expenditure (7-0)
- Approved school bus transfer agreement with Liberty ISD (7-0)
- Approved utility easement for Raywood Water Supply at municipal airport (7-0)
- Approved variance for 615 Confederate (7-0)
- Approved variance for 425 Texas (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review requests to increase the number of units at two manufactured home parks. The body will also consider a setback variance for a property on Texas street.
- Variance to setback requirements for 425 Texas
- Request to increase units at N Main Manufactured Home Park from 28 to 32
- Variance and request to increase units at Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 19 to 26
The commission approved all items on the consent agenda, including the April 30 minutes, with a 4‑0 vote. It approved a variance to the setback requirements for the property at 425 Texas, also 4‑0. It denied the request to increase units at the N Main Manufactured Home Park from 28 to 32, voting 5‑0. It tabled the variance and unit‑increase request for the Sandune Manufactured Home Park, voting 5‑0.
- Approved consent agenda items, including minutes (4-0)
- Approved setback variance for 425 Texas property (4-0)
- Denied increase of units at N Main Manufactured Home Park to 32 (5-0)
- Tabled variance and unit increase request for Sandune Manufactured Home Park (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Liberty County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 16 and hold a work session to review manufactured homes and manufactured home parks.
- Approval of April 16, 2025 minutes
- Work session on manufactured homes and parks
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on April 30, 2025. A motion to approve all items on the consent agenda was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Spacek, and passed with a 3‑0 vote. The consent agenda included approval of the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken.
- Approved all consent agenda items (including April 16, 2025 minutes) – vote 3-0
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss board renewals and recommendations for new members.
- Discussion of Board Renewals and New Member Recommendations
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Library Director's report on building maintenance, events, and staff updates
The Liberty Municipal Library Board approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the Treasurer’s financial report for the Trust account, again by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; new board member appointments will be considered at the July meeting.
- Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Treasurer's financial report (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two specific property requests. The body will review a request to increase housing units at a manufactured home park and a variance request for a specific address.
- Request to increase units at N Main Manufactured Home Park from 28 to 32
- Variance request for the property at 615 Confederate
The commission approved all items on the consent agenda, including the December 11, 2024 minutes, by a 7‑0 vote. A request to increase units at the N Main Manufactured Home Park from 28 to 32 was tabled pending a work session, also by a 7‑0 vote. The variance request for 615 Confederate Street was approved with a 5‑2 vote.
- Approved consent agenda items, including Dec 11, 2024 minutes (7-0)
- Tabled N Main Manufactured Home Park unit increase request (7-0)
- Approved variance for 615 Confederate driveway (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding three grants for business facades, utilities, and public safety. The board will also discuss an additional expenditure for the July 3, 2025 fireworks show.
- Proposed $15,250 Façade Grant Program award to Marvin Eiler
- Proposed $7,907.50 Business Façade Improvement Grant Program award to Nick Zolfaghari
- Proposed $3,825 Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program award to John Zolfaghari
- Proposed additional $2,000 expenditure for the July 3, 2025 fireworks show
The board voted 6‑0 to add $2,000 to the July 3, 2025 fireworks budget. It also approved a $15,250 façade grant for Marvin Eiler, a $3,825 utilities and public safety grant for John Zolfaghari, and a $7,907.50 façade grant for Nick Zolfaghari. All grant and fireworks motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $2,000 additional fireworks expenditure (6-0)
- Approved $15,250 façade grant to Marvin Eiler (6-0)
- Approved $3,825 utilities & public safety grant to John Zolfaghari (6-0)
- Approved $7,907.50 façade grant to Nick Zolfaghari (6-0)
- Approved all consent agenda items, including minutes approval (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding mobile home restrictions and budget amendments for fiscal year 2024–2025. The body will also discuss the appointment of a Chief of Police and development agreements for Liberty Ranch, LLC.
- Ordinance restricting mobile homes and manufactured homes
- Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 budget
- Vacating and abandonment of a portion of the Cos Street right-of-way
- Purchase of mobile data terminals for the Police Department
- Development and maintenance agreements with Liberty Ranch, LLC
The council adopted several ordinances, including changes to the mobile home code, a budget amendment to add three fire department positions, and the vacating of part of Cos Street. It approved resolutions to purchase mobile data terminals for police, to repair the Humphreys Cultural Center, and to make Raven Hill streets public. Council also hired Richard Ashe as the new police chief and approved development agreements with Liberty Ranch, LLC. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑1 to 6‑0.
- Adopted ordinance amending Section 3.08.032 restricting mobile homes (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance approving FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment for three fire hires (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance vacating and abandoning portion of Cos Street right‑of‑way (5-1)
- Approved resolution authorizing quitclaim deed of 0.026 acres to Kathgar, LLC (5-1)
- Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to make Raven Hill subdivision streets public (6-0)
- Approved resolution purchasing mobile data terminals for Police Department ($71,821) (6-0)
- Approved resolution for replacements and repairs to Humphreys Cultural Center (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Richard Ashe as Police Chief (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss amendments to the fiscal year 2024–2025 budget and a suspension of proposed gas reliability infrastructure rates from CenterPoint Energy. The body will also consider appointments and a contract with Blue Group International, LLC.
- Amendments to the City of Liberty’s Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Budget
- Suspension of proposed rates for CenterPoint Energy's Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program
- Appointment of City Manager Bryan Kendrick as General Manager of the Liberty Community Development Corporation
- Agreement with Blue Group International, LLC
- Fine forgiveness week for National Library Week from April 7–April 12, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding bank account signatories, surplus equipment auctions, and a letter of support for the Port of Liberty. The meeting includes a work session on the Jubilee and an executive session covering legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Resolution to add Bryan Kendrick as a signatory on all city bank accounts
- Resolution to declare equipment as surplus and order an online auction
- Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Port of Liberty development
- Work session discussion of future plans for the Jubilee
City Council
The City Council will consider ordering a general election for three council seats and approving several municipal resolutions. The body will also review reports on infrastructure projects and conduct an executive session regarding real property and personnel.
- General election for three council members scheduled for May 3, 2025
- Emergency repair to sanitary sewer line between Lakeland Drive and Texas Street
- Purchase of two Liberty Police Department vehicles
- Bid award to Dashiell Corporation for 2025 annual substation maintenance
- Action on real estate matters regarding property at 1100 Trinity
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding two facade grants and amending the Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program. The board will also review the 2024 Annual Report and receive reports on the US 90 Project and other local programs.
- Proposed $20,000 Facade Grant Program award to Liberty Independent School District (LISD)
- Proposed $1,900 Facade Grant Program award to Milton Fregia
- Proposed amendment to Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program to allow standby generators as an allowable expense
- Review of LCDC 2024 Annual Report
- General Manager's report on US 90 Project, Shred Day, and Faux Real Trade Days
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review operational and financial reports for November and December, and discuss maintenance and upcoming construction projects.
- Approval of November 14, 2024 minutes
- Review of November and December Operations Report
- Review of December Financial Statement
- Review of Maintenance Projects
- Review of Upcoming Construction Projects
General
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and consider the Long Range and Technology Plans for 2024-2029.
- Discussion of Long Range and Technology Plans 2024-2029
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Friends of the Library Report
- Library Director's report on building maintenance, events, and staff updates
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider hiring a new City Manager and awarding a contract for Forest Hills waterline improvements. The body will also vote on a variance for a manufactured home park and amendments to the fire department personnel schedule.
- Award contract for Forest Hills waterline improvements to Underground Construction Solutions, LLC
- Vote to increase units at Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 16 to 19
- Approve amendments to FY 2024–2025 Fire Department personnel schedule
- Authorize participation with other Entergy cities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas
- Consider appointment of new City Manager and authorize Mayor to execute employment contract
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to personnel matters regarding City Manager candidates.
- Executive session for City Manager candidate discussion and interviews
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to address the hiring of a City Manager. This includes an executive session to discuss a candidate before reconvening to take action.
- Executive session regarding City Manager candidate discussion
- Action regarding City Manager hiring