City of Hardin Texas public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet to approve regular meeting minutes, bills, and payments totaling $53,196.48 from Liberty ARPA funds. Updates on the Liberty ARPA project will be provided, along with discussions on renewing a copier lease, reviewing bids for pressure washing, and painting the Community Center.
- Approve bills for December 2025
- Approve LJA invoices totaling $27,445.68 from Liberty ARPA funds
- Approve Pay Estimate #9 for $25,750.80 from Liberty ARPA funds
- Renew Platinum Copier lease agreement
- Review bids for pressure washing Community Center and City Hall
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving payments for the Liberty ARPA project, including Pay Estimate #7 for $354,455.10 and Pay Estimate #8 for $30,984.30, both funded by Liberty ARPA funds. The council will also vote on an ordinance for an 8% annual sewer rate increase, previously approved in 2022, and discuss several other items including contractor registration amendments and road material requests.
- Approve Pay Estimate #7 ($354,455.10) and Pay Estimate #8 ($30,984.30) for Liberty ARPA project
- Approve Ordinance 2025-12-01 for annual sewer rate increase of 8%
- Approve resolution for votes for Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board Director (4-year term 2026-2029)
- Approve Ordinance No. 2025-11-10 amending Contractors Registration Ordinance No. 2022-0411
- Discuss reimbursement for plumber's fees and road material requests for CR 2368 and CR 2357
City Council
The Hardin City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including accepting a council member's resignation, appointing a holdover candidate until the May 2026 election, and approving payments for LJA invoices. They will also discuss a resident's concern about an abandoned home and a request about incorporating an alleyway into private property. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Accept Tommy Small's resignation from Council Seat 3
- Vote for a holdover candidate until May 2, 2026 election
- Approve LJA invoices 202532265 ($5,245.18) and 202538606 ($16,980.80) from Liberty ARPA funds
- Discuss abandoned home at 895 CR 2352 (Jerry Griffin)
- Discuss incorporating abandoned alleyways into property (Adam Berryhill)
City Council
The Hardin City Council is holding a special called budget hearing to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for October 2025 through September 2026. The agenda includes public comments limited to agenda items, followed by the budget approval item. No other substantive matters are listed.
- Approve budget for October 2025 - September 2026
- Public comments on agenda items (3-minute limit)
- Special called meeting at City Hall, 142 CR 2010, Hardin, TX
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, bills, and several financial actions including two Liberty ARPA pay estimates totaling $227,995.20. Updates on the Liberty ARPA project will be provided, and the council will discuss removing a $25 contractor registration fee for electricians. A server replacement costing about $1,500 will also be considered.
- Approve two Liberty ARPA pay estimates: $144,750.60 and $83,244.60
- Approve server replacement for $1,500 with P&W Tech Solutions
- Remove $25 contractor registration fee for electricians per H.B. 3329
- Consider Liberty ARPA project updates from Brian Doolittle
- Approve resolution nominating candidates for Liberty County Board of Directors
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine approvals (minutes, bills) and several action items, including updates on the Liberty ARPA project, payment of an LJA invoice, an interlocal agreement with Liberty County, adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan, and a resident's report of a collapsed culvert. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve bills for August 2025
- Approve LJA Invoice 202528422 for $4,804.25 from Liberty ARPA funds
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08-11 for Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update
- Discuss collapsed culvert at CR 2366 & CR 2003 S
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet on July 14, 2025, to review and approve bills for July 2025, discuss updates on the Liberty ARPA project, and take action on related invoices and pay estimates. The council will also review the current budget status and discuss dates for future budget and tax workshops.
- Approve bills for July 2025
- Approve LJA Invoices 202522935 for $8,767.97 (Liberty ARPA funds)
- Approve Pay Estimate #4 for $191,962.44 (Liberty ARPA funds, 4-day extension due to rain delays)
- Review current budget status and discuss Budget and Tax workshops dates
City Council
The City Council will consider approving several payments and a change order related to the Liberty ARPA project, including $18,655.08 in LJA invoices and $250,139.16 to King Solution Services. They will also discuss a write-off for a demolished house, community center repairs, and other routine items. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve LJA invoices totaling $18,655.08 from Liberty ARPA funds
- Approve King Solution Services Pay Estimate #3 for $250,139.16 from Liberty ARPA funds
- Approve Change Order #1 for Liberty ARPA project
- Write off account #530 (Vollert) for $259.64 due to house demolition
- Discuss community center restroom repair and exit sign installation
City Council
The City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to consider routine items such as approving minutes and bills, and to take action on several items related to the ongoing Liberty ARPA project, including an invoice and pay estimate. The council will also discuss moving USDA loan payments to automatic withdrawal, hear from Live Oak Environmental about contract termination, and address off-road vehicle use near railroad tracks.
- Approve LJA invoice #202513645 for $996.25 for Liberty ARPA project
- Approve Pay Estimate #2 for Liberty ARPA project from Liberty ARPA funds
- Motion to put future USDA loan payments on automatic withdrawal from First Liberty account *4908
- Live Oak Environmental to discuss termination of contract
- Discussion of off-road vehicles along railroad tracks and behind community center
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items like approving March minutes and April bills, plus a $205,583.40 payment for the Liberty ARPA project. They will also discuss trash service issues with Live Oak Environmental and hear from Frontier Waste about possible future service. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the trash service contract.
- Approve LJA Pay Estimate #1 for $205,583.40 for Liberty ARPA project
- Discuss trash service issues with Live Oak Environmental (formerly Piney Woods Sanitation)
- Frontier Waste to discuss possible future trash service
- Approve bills to be paid for April 2025
- Executive session on trash service contract
City Council
The Hardin City Council will meet on March 10, 2025, to approve routine minutes, pay bills, and take action on several financial and infrastructure items. Key decisions include approving $18,996.25 in ARPA project invoices, pump replacements for two lift stations totaling up to $30,550, and releasing road easements. The Council will also discuss transitioning to a new payment system, SCADA network solutions, and multiple upgrades for the Community Center.
- Approve $18,000.00 and $996.25 invoices for Liberty ARPA Project (LJA Invoices 202430741 & 202451029)
- Approve pump replacement for Lift Station E at $17,450.00
- Approve pump replacement for Lift Station I ($10,300.00 or $13,100.00 options)
- Release road easements on Julie Terry’s property (CR 2010 & CR 2352)
- Amend budget for Community Center upgrades and add to TMLIRP insurance policy
The Hardin City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative items, including pump replacements for Lift Stations E and I, LJA invoices for the Liberty ARPA project, and a transition to Nexbillpay. The council also approved an Order of Cancellation for the May 3, 2025 election because all three candidates are running unopposed. A motion to release road easements on Julie Terry's property was denied after executive session. Several Community Center items were tabled pending further assessment.
- Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved March 2025 bills to be paid (all in favor)
- Approved Order of Cancellation for May 3, 2025 election (all in favor)
- Approved LJA Invoices 202430741 ($18,000) and 202451029 ($996.25) for Liberty ARPA project (all in favor)
- Approved pump replacement for Lift Station E with max $18,000 (all in favor)
- Approved pump replacement for Lift Station I with max $13,100 (all in favor)
- Approved transition to Nexbillpay (2-1, Elaine Tidwell opposed)
- Denied release of road easements on Julie Terry's property (all in favor)
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items such as approving minutes and bills, and will discuss and possibly act on a sewer line jetting issue for Mr. Tran, including determining responsibility. The council will also consider Ordinance 2025-02.10-HIGHLINE. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Approve minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting
- Approve bills for February 2025
- Discuss line jetting for Mr. Tran and responsibility
- Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-02.10-HIGHLINE
- Executive session on Community Center (personnel/legal)
The Hardin City Council approved Ordinance 2025-02.10-HIGHLINE with discussed changes. They also approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes and February 2025 bills. A discussion on line jetting for Mr. Tran occurred with no action taken.
- Approved Regular Called Minutes from January 13, 2025 (all in favor)
- Approved bills to be paid for February 2025 (all in favor)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-02.10-HIGHLINE with discussed changes (motion by Brett Clark, seconded by Chris Goodwin)
City Council
The Hardin City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items such as approving minutes and bills, as well as specific requests from residents. They will discuss an LJA invoice for $4,251.25, an abandoned house at 895 CR 2352, and the installation of speed bumps on CR 2359. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve LJA Invoice #202446190 for $4,251.25
- Discussion of abandoned house at 895 CR 2352
- Discussion of speed bumps on CR 2359
- Approve bills to be paid for January 2025
- Approve minutes from December 17, 2024 special called meeting
The Hardin City Council approved the December 17, 2024 special meeting minutes, January 2025 bills, and an LJA invoice for $4,251.25. Two items were discussed but no action was taken: an abandoned house at 895 CR 2352 and installation of speed bumps on CR 2359. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
- Approved Special Called Meeting minutes from December 17, 2024 (all in favor)
- Approved bills to be paid for January 2025 (all in favor)
- Approved LJA Invoice #202466190 for $4,251.25 (all in favor)