City of Hardin Texas public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving minutes and bills, discussing a $20,882.64 invoice for a collapsed force main, reviewing a drafted noise ordinance for oil drilling, and reviewing a sewer rate increase ordinance effective January 2023. The council will also enter executive session to consult with the attorney on sewer-related lawsuits involving Liberty.
- Consider approving bills to be paid for December 2022
- Discuss IUO Invoice 4205 for collapsed force main on CR 2352 totaling $20,882.64
- Review/approve drafted ordinance for noise associated with oil drilling
- Review/approve ordinance for sewer rate increase effective January 2023
- Executive session on Liberty vs Hardin sewer and lawsuit
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes, paying November bills, adopting a tax rate ordinance, and objecting to Entergy's proposed rate change. They will also discuss several resident requests, including a sewer tap connection, road repairs on CR 2360, and an oil drilling ordinance, plus sewer issues and an executive session on a lawsuit with Liberty.
- Approve Ordinance No. 2022-0829 adopting a levy tax rate
- Approve ordinance declining Entergy's requested rate change
- Discuss sewer tap request for a home on existing line with 2 other homes
- Discuss CR 2360 road widening, pothole repair, and drainage ditch
- Consider ordinance for oil drilling and associated noise within city
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, to discuss and take action on several items, including a proposed sewer rate increase, renewal of the Piney Woods Sanitation contract, a settlement term sheet with the City of Liberty, and an RV ordinance violation. The council will also consider approving meeting minutes and October bills, and will enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve renewal of Piney Woods Sanitation Contract
- Approve $8.00-$10.00 increase to base rate of all sewer accounts, including flat rate accounts, and set implementation date
- Decide on date(s) for previously approved 8% sewer rate increase
- Ordinance No. 2022-01/10-RV violation by Mrs. Karen West (RV hooked to city sewer, refund request)
- Approve Settlement Term Sheet with the City of Liberty
City Council
The Hardin City Council will consider approving a $8-$10 increase to the base rate of all sewer accounts, decide on implementation dates for that increase and a previously approved 8% increase, and vote on renewing the Piney Woods Sanitation contract. The council will also discuss a settlement term sheet with the City of Liberty and an ordinance violation by a resident regarding an RV hooked to city sewer. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve renewal of Piney Woods Sanitation Contract
- Approve $8-$10 increase to base rate of all sewer accounts and set implementation date
- Decide on dates for previously approved 8% sewer rate increase
- Discuss Ordinance No. 2022-01/10-RV violation by Mrs. Karen West (RV hooked to city sewer, refund request)
- Approve Settlement Term Sheet with the City of Liberty
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and several action items including a sewer rate increase, safety discussions with Hardin ISD, and updates on sewer infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes executive session discussions on ongoing litigation and personnel matters.
- Approve 8% annual sewer rate increase over 3 years per Liberty County
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for CDBG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project with King Solution Services, LLC
- Approve Pay Estimates #2 & #3 for King Solution Services under CDBG project
- Adopt resolution for Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program management provider
- Discuss safety measures with Hardin ISD Superintendent Scott Mackey for elementary/junior high drop-off zones
City Council
The Hardin City Council is holding a special called meeting with one substantive action item: discussing and taking action on the budget for October 2022 through September 2023. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the call to order, prayer, pledge, and public comments.
- Discussion and action on the budget for October 2022-September 2023
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet to approve past meeting minutes and bills, discuss sewer infrastructure repairs, a damaged fence at City Hall, and several resident requests. The agenda includes an executive session on legal matters and sewer-related lawsuits.
- Approve bills for July 2022
- Repair sewer line at 384 PR 2102 (Welch property) with IUO quote
- Cap unconnected sewer line at 554 CR 2092 (Mr. May) with IUO quote
- Address damaged fence between City Hall and neighbor
- Reseal leaking manhole J19 at 474 CR 2006
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet June 13, 2022, to approve minutes, bills, and several sewer-related actions. They will also discuss issuing requests for proposals for grant administration and authorize mediation with the City of Liberty over sewer issues.
- Approve bills for June 2022
- Purchase Underground Pipe Locator for sewer camera ($ amount not specified)
- Authorize Grantworks to issue RFPs for SLFRF Grant program administration
- Approve interlocal agreement with Liberty County for sewer rehabilitation funding
- Authorize mediation with City of Liberty over sewer disputes
City Council
The Hardin City Council will review and vote on minutes and bills, discuss sewer system repairs and ordinance updates, and consider hiring legal assistance for ongoing sewer disputes with Liberty. The meeting includes public comments, reports, and an executive session on sewer-related legal matters.
- Approve February 2022 meeting minutes
- Approve March 2022 bills
- Repair sewer grinder awarded FEMA grant in 2018
- Install meters at Lift Stations to monitor sewer infiltration
- Update Sewer Ordinance, including RV hookup rules and multi-unit billing
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a vacant and abandoned property ordinance, a property tax increase for law enforcement, animal control, fiber optic installation, sewer line repairs, and various other administrative matters. The agenda includes both routine approvals and substantive policy discussions.
- Discussion on City Ordinance for Vacant & Abandoned Property and property tax increase for law enforcement
- Animal control discussion requested by Ms. Rachel Presley
- Fiber optic installation proposal by IMS
- Sewer line repair on CR 2006, CR 2005, and CR 2003
- Leasing a printer from Platinum Copier Solutions / Sharp