Madisonville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including authorizing legal action against Days Inn, renewing a contingency fee contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson for delinquent tax collection, and allocating votes for the Madison County Appraisal District board. A work session will also cover a presentation on possibly moving city elections from May to November.

• Resolution authorizing City Attorney to initiate legal proceedings against Days Inn
• Resolution renewing contingency fee contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection
• Resolution allocating votes for the Board of Directors of the Madison County Appraisal District
• Work session presentation on transitioning general elections from May to November
• Consideration of amendment to City Personnel Policies and master fee schedule resolution

City Council

The Madisonville City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 budget, a resolution ratifying the budget with a 1.8% property tax revenue increase, and an ordinance setting the property tax rate at $0.6939 per $100 assessed valuation. All three items passed 5-0. One resident voiced concerns about water leak communication during citizen comments.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution ratifying budget with 1.8% property tax revenue increase (5-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.6939 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council voted 5-0 to adopt a property tax rate of $0.6939 per $100 valuation, a 1.8% increase, and approved the FY 2025-2026 budget. The council also ratified the FY 2024-2025 budget, amended the current budget, approved a fire protection MOU with Madison County, and amended an ARPA agreement with PuttBro’s, LLC. In executive session, the council appointed Rona Stringfellow as Interim City Manager.

• Approved property tax rate of $0.6939 per $100 valuation (1.8% increase) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget (5-0)
• Ratified FY 2024-2025 budget with 1.8% property tax revenue increase (5-0)
• Amended FY 2024-2025 budget for General, HOT, and Enterprise Funds (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Madison County for fire, jail, dispatch, and utilities (5-0)
• Amended ARPA agreement with PuttBro’s, LLC for fire hydrant maintenance (5-0)
• Appointed Rona Stringfellow as Interim City Manager (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, financial report, Atmos settlement, official newspaper designation, and investment policy (5-0)

of Public Hearing FY 2026 Tax Rate

The City of Madisonville is holding a public hearing on September 8, 2025, to discuss a proposed property tax rate of $0.693900 per $100 valuation for FY 2026. This rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate of $0.681300 but is below the voter-approval rate of $0.842400, so no election is required. The average homestead tax would increase from $975 to $1,058 due to rising property values.

• Proposed tax rate: $0.693900 per $100 (same as 2024 rate)
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.681300 per $100
• Voter-approval tax rate: $0.842400 per $100
• Average homestead taxable value rose 8.54% from $140,525 to $152,532
• Public hearing on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 210 W Cottonwood St

Utility Rates

The city council is deciding on proposed increases to residential and commercial water and sewer rates, effective October 1, 2025. Residential water inside city limits would rise from $30.00 to $33.00 for the first 2,000 gallons, and sewer from $30.73 to $33.71. Outside-city rates and commercial rates also see increases.

• Residential water inside city: base rate from $30.00 to $33.00 for 0-2,000 gallons
• Residential sewer inside city: from $30.73 to $33.71
• Commercial water inside city: base rate from $60.00 to $65.00 for 0-2,000 gallons
• Commercial sewer inside city: base rate from $29.77 to $35.00 for 0-2,000 gallons
• Outside-city residential water base rate from $63.00 to $68.00

of Proposed Budget FY 2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The budget raises total property taxes by $142,398 (6.9%), including $24,666 from new property. Total proposed expenditures are $9,239,003 across all funds.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Property tax increase of $142,398 (6.9%) over last year
• $24,666 in tax revenue from new property added to tax roll
• General Fund expenditures: $5,371,494
• Total proposed expenditures: $9,239,003

of Proposed Budget FY 2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The budget would raise total property taxes by $142,398 (6.9%) over last year, including $24,666 from new property. Total proposed expenditures are $9,239,003 across all funds.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget
• Property tax increase of $142,398 (6.9%)
• $24,666 in tax revenue from new property added to tax roll
• General Fund expenditures of $5,371,494
• Total proposed expenditures of $9,239,003

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on rezoning properties at 102 Ursuline Street and 214 North Casey Street. They will also consider an ordinance changing water and wastewater fees, and a proposed tax rate of $0.6939 per $100 valuation, which would increase tax revenues. A work session will include a presentation on the FY 2025/2026 budget.

• Public hearing and rezoning request for 102 Ursuline Street
• Public hearing and rezoning request for 214 North Casey Street
• Ordinance amending water and wastewater service fees
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 tax rate of $0.6939 per $100 assessed valuation
• Presentation on FY 2025/2026 proposed budget

Joint Workshop

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a presentation from Public Management, Inc. regarding preliminary findings of the Comprehensive Plan study. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

• Presentation on preliminary findings of the Comprehensive Plan study by Public Management, Inc.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Collision Center-Paint and Body Shop Repair Business at 201 N. May Street. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of prior meeting minutes, and other procedural items.

• Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Collision Center-Paint and Body Shop Repair Business at 201 N. May Street
• Citizen comments on any matters within the city's jurisdiction (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting

& Strategic Planning

The Madisonville City Council met for a two-day strategic planning workshop on May 16-17, 2025. The session included team-building exercises, a city tour, and facilitated discussion on goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Wednesday, April 23

This agenda is a procedural list of 38 early voters who cast ballots on April 23, 2025. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• List of 38 early voters with voter ID, name, and voting method (EV) for April 23, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Madisonville Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance to exceed the maximum allowable accessory structure size and a minor plat for property at 515 N. Wilson Street. Both items passed unanimously with one recusal on the variance. No public comments were received.

• Approved variance to exceed maximum accessory structure size (unanimous, Juarez recused)
• Approved minor plat for 515 N. Wilson Street (unanimous)

of Ballot Drawing

This is a notice of a drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the ballot for an upcoming election in Madisonville, Texas. The agenda provides only the procedural notice form; no specific date, time, or location for the drawing is filled in.

• Drawing to determine ballot order for candidates
• Election to be held in Madisonville, Texas
• Date, time, and location of drawing not specified in the notice

Order of Election

The City of Madisonville has ordered a general election for May 3, 2025, to fill Councilperson Places 1, 3, and 5. Early voting runs April 21–29 at 101 W. Main Room 108. Mail ballot applications are due by April 22, 2025.

• Election for Councilperson Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5
• Election date: May 3, 2025
• Early voting: April 21–25 and April 28–29, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at 101 W. Main Room 108
• Mail ballot application deadline: April 22, 2025
• Early Voting Clerk: Bobbie Duke, 101 W. Main St., Madisonville, TX 77864