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They will then discuss connecting a park trail to the state park and consider approving a strategic work plan. No minutes are on file due to lack of a quorum at the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-7f41f640000b4615bd589c74b790ac62.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-ppt/page/parks-and-recreation-public-tree-advisory-board-24" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Historic Landmark Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider increasing penalties for demolition, incentives for landmarks", "summary": "The Bastrop Historic Landmark Commission will vote on two Certificates of Appropriateness for awning replacement and a sign/paint change at 1005 and 925 Main Street. The Commission will also consider recommending to City Council increased incentives for local landmarks and higher penalties for demolition without a permit. Additionally, there will be discussion on local designations and Certified Local Government status.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-24a6fa55fc3a4c7cabdd2e432e29e4c1.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-hlc/page/historic-landmark-commission-24" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Main Street Advisory Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-msab/page/main-street-advisory-board-31" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Special City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on change order for Old Iron Bridge rehabilitation", "summary": "The Bastrop City Council will consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-97, authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order #5 to the construction contract with Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc. for the Old Iron Bridge Rehabilitation. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda, with the rest being procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-c2f28dc530884cc8881277d7ac9efe03.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/special-city-council-meeting-23" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-hclg/page/hunters-crossing-local-government-corporation-board-11" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Public hearings on Bastrop Development Code and Subdivision amendments", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending to City Council amendments to Chapter 14 (Bastrop Development Code) and Chapter 10 (Subdivisions) of the Code of Ordinances. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from the May 28, 2026, regular meeting. These items are scheduled for first reading at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-39439e07706145c3b1e4f29f112ae814.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-pzc/page/planning-and-zoning-commission-35" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $690,000 roadway agreement for Blakey Lane", "summary": "The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading on zoning map amendments near Fayette and Farm streets and on Grady Tuck Lane, and a first reading on employment restrictions for registered sex offenders. A $690,000 roadway agreement with BE BD Frontage Road, LLC for Blakey Lane improvements will be voted on. The council will also deliberate the Pine Forest Six Development in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-393529194cac422e9771a74284f78aa8.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/regular-city-council-meeting-68" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Zoning board to consider variances for impervious cover and driveway limits", "summary": "The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026, preceded by board training. The board will consider two variance requests: one to exceed maximum impervious cover in the P4 Mix district from 60% to 62% for a paved parking lot with permeable pavers, and another to allow up to two driveways totaling 36 feet in width in a Single Family district.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-d2eb806143614133af58dbb1c16a35e6.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-zba/page/zoning-board-adjustments-5" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Special Historic Landmark Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider a commercial blade sign and discuss historic homes", "summary": "The Bastrop Special Historic Landmark Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a commercial blade sign at 1021 Main Street. The body will also discuss the Allen-Bell House, the Klockman-Elzner House, and the process for becoming a Certified Local Government.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-25204391917041b2a4cdfddc10b7b94a.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-hlc/page/special-historic-landmark-commission" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Bastrop Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "BEDC to consider EDA grant application for industrial park infrastructure", "summary": "The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation Board will hear a presentation on the FY 2026/2027 budget and consider several action items, including a $25,000 MOU with Career Tracks and an application for an EDA grant to install infrastructure at the Bastrop Business and Industrial Park. The board will also discuss amendments to contracts with Acutronic and the City of Bastrop regarding 804 Water Street, and meet in executive session to discuss economic development negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-b18d346eb98d4d1aabfd6d962c086149.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-bedc/page/bastrop-economic-development-corporation-25" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Bridging Bastrop Board", "headline": "Board to discuss Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative, possible action", "summary": "The Bridging Bastrop Board will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative, including finalizing a checklist, recruiting participants, and scheduling. They will also discuss community outreach opportunities and involvement in the upcoming Get Involved! Bastrop event. Additionally, the board will review the May 2026 employment report from the City's Human Resources Department and consider approving the minutes from the May 14 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-f100f7ff13c64134bb747143afc26033.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bridging-bastrop/page/bridging-bastrop-board-15" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Main Street Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to approve May 6 minutes, hear reports on downtown events and regulations", "summary": "The Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from its May 6 joint workshop and regular meeting. The agenda includes staff and committee reports on downtown initiatives, such as a transformation strategies review, a workshop on historic core use regulations, and upcoming events like the Big Bang celebration and Christmas in July. No other action items are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-af2968e74fa04cc2a2b74688ef2ff2e8.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-msab/page/main-street-advisory-board-38" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to vote on rezoning 16 properties from public to residential", "summary": "The Bastrop City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of two city-initiated zoning map amendments: one rezoning 16 properties northeast of Fayette and Farm Streets from Public/Institutional to Single Family Residential Low Density, and another rezoning two properties on Grady Tuck Lane and south of Old Austin Highway from Public/Institutional to Parks and Open Space. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances restricting employment of registered sex offenders near areas where children gather and amending no-parking streets, as well as a second reading of a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment. Consent agenda items include approval of a CAD interface software agreement for the police department, a zoning board appointment, and a rule change requiring citizen commenters to provide name and address.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-9023747f30904855b2602852fd83999e.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/regular-city-council-meeting-67" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to consider Strategic Work Plan and 20-year Kerr Park event support", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May 7, 2026, receive reports on department operations, Bastrop State Park, and the Bird City Coalition. They will also discuss and consider action on event support for the 20th anniversary of Kerr Park, a Strategic Work Plan, items for the Dorothy Skarnulis Walking Trail in Pecan Park, and park maintenance updates.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-d7c53b77e46143eb84f40afa644e5522.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-ppt/page/parks-and-recreation-public-tree-advisory-board-23" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Public Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to approve prior minutes and hear reports, closures", "summary": "The Bastrop Public Library Board will meet on June 1, 2026, to approve minutes from the May 4 regular meeting and receive routine reports from the director, statistics, and finances. The agenda also includes announcements of library closures for Juneteenth, Independence Day, and staff development, as well as a July meeting cancellation. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-3823f7e25c244ee98226f7563fd98a48.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-plb/page/public-library-board-41" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Special Historic Landmark Commission Meeting", "headline": "Discussion on Allen-Bell house at 1408 Church Street", "summary": "The Bastrop Special Historic Landmark Commission will discuss the Allen-Bell house at 1408 Church Street. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item only. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-70f7b1d3bf5144898e3416bc2139d3de.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-hlc/page/special-historic-landmark-commission-meeting" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider rezoning 16 properties from public use to low-density residential", "summary": "The Bastrop Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations to City Council for two zoning map amendments: one to rezone 16 properties northeast of Fayette and Farm streets from Public/Institutional to Single-Family Residential Low Density, and another to rezone two city-owned properties on Grady Tuck Lane and south of Old Austin Highway to Parks and Open Space. The commission will also consider approving the final plat for The Colony Commercial subdivision and a partial replat of Lone Star Storage.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-4dc3dd14f6bc4d738459a82e6336a589.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-pzc/page/planning-and-zoning-commission-34" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold hearing on private streets for Sendero development", "summary": "The Bastrop City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to allow private streets within the Sendero commercial development. They will also vote on the first reading of a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 and accept a $1,400 donation of microchip scanners for animal control. Consent items include a street closure for the Homecoming Parade and approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-817af1d29d944d5aac428f22ed0e45c6.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Minutes-817af1d29d944d5aac428f22ed0e45c6.pdf", "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/regular-city-council-meeting-66" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Sit w/ Syl", "headline": "Sit with Syl informal public forum, no substantive items", "summary": "The meeting is an informal 'Sit with Syl' public forum for community discussion. No ordinances, contracts, or formal actions are scheduled. Residents can share comments during the Open Forum.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-d39c474f10f8456ab89c4cbff277f6ac.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/sit-w-syl" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "2027 Budget Workshop", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-7cbe976a85104734831fa279f20cb05e.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Minutes-7cbe976a85104734831fa279f20cb05e.pdf", "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/2027-budget-workshop" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Notice of Possible Quorum", "headline": "City council may gather at a school event; no official business will be conducted.", "summary": "This document is a procedural notice required by Texas law to ensure public transparency when city officials gather without conducting business. Council members are scheduled to attend an Emile Elementary Mock City Council Meeting on May 15, 2026, at City Hall in Bastrop. The agenda explicitly states that no council action, deliberation, or official business will occur.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-98d3887d9ed44b27a60748cc32a37acf.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/notice-possible-quorum-8" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Emile Elementary Mock City Council Agenda", "headline": "Mock city council to pick official ice cream flavor, most fun park", "summary": "This is an educational mock city council meeting for Emile Elementary students. The council will consider and act on naming an official ice cream flavor for Bastrop and choosing the most fun park in the city.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-969565e10fe54be798797a3e6d8c3896.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/emile-elementary-mock-city-council-agenda" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Bridging Bastrop Board", "headline": "Bridging Bastrop Board discusses accessibility initiatives and work plan priorities", "summary": "The Board will discuss the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative and its associated checklist. Members will also hold a workshop regarding the current Board Work Plan and future priorities.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-12087e9b3fe143649ff248ba93865094.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Minutes-12087e9b3fe143649ff248ba93865094.pdf", "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bridging-bastrop/page/bridging-bastrop-board-14" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Board votes on a zoning variance for lot subdivision and impervious cover limits.", "summary": "The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to elect its chair and vice chair, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, and review one variance request. The board is deciding whether to approve subdividing an existing nonconforming lot into three lots for two new businesses in the P5 Core zoning district. Granting the variance would allow impervious cover percentages up to approximately 91.9 percent, which exceeds the standard 65 percent limit and changes local development density standards for that parcel.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-65011612a1924023804a8f4434109f25.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-zba/page/zoning-board-adjustments-4" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Bastrop City Council considers sex offender employment ordinance and road safety grant", "summary": "The Bastrop City Council will swear in newly elected Mayor Ishamel Harris and Council Member Kevin Plunkett following the May 2 general election. The council will review a first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-11, which would restrict where registered sex offenders can work near places where children gather, affecting local employment zones. The council will also approve a $92,051.82 fleet equipment purchase, accept sponsorship donations for the July 4 Big Bang Celebration, and commit matching funds to a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant aimed at improving local road safety. Several closed executive sessions will address economic development agreements and real property acquisitions.", "agenda_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-1a61594285f149cdb9be04f8220dd94b.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/bastroptx-pubu/MEET-Minutes-1a61594285f149cdb9be04f8220dd94b.pdf", "source": "https://bastrop-tx.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/page/regular-city-council-meeting-64" } ] }