City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2020

City Council

The City Council of Hubbard, Texas, will not hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2020, as announced in this notice. The agenda contains no business items, only the cancellation and a holiday greeting.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for December 15, 2020

City Council

The Hubbard City Council canvassed the November 3, 2020 general election results, approved an ordinance certifying those results, and swore in the elected council members. The council also approved the HEDC fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, tabled a land sale and an audit proposal, and canceled the December 2020 meeting.

• Canvassed election results: Marty Kimbrough (234 votes) and Simone Johnson (179) for unexpired term; Kenneth Baldwin (196), Wayne Taylor (226), Chris Howell (159), Lynn Hammer (158), Evlyn Hawthorne (117), Connie Davis (51), Will Brumley (45) for 2-year term
• Approved Ordinance 112020-01 certifying election results (5-0 vote)
• Swore in elected officers: Marty Kimbrough, Kenneth Baldwin, Chris Howell, Wayne Taylor
• Tabled sale of 2103 acres in Berkley A-36 track 32 on HCR 3363 until HEDC makes counter-offer
• Tabled audit proposal from YWRD, P.C. ($29,750) until January; will re-advertise

The City Council canvassed the November 3, 2020 general election results and approved Ordinance 112020-01 certifying them 5-0. Marty Kimbrough, Kenneth Baldwin, Chris Howell and Wayne Taylor were sworn in, and Kenneth Baldwin was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem. The council also approved the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation's 2020-2021 fiscal year budget 5-0, tabled a land sale and the audit proposal, and cancelled its December 2020 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 112020-01 certifying Nov. 3, 2020 election results (5-0)
• Sworn in Marty Kimbrough, Kenneth Baldwin, Chris Howell and Wayne Taylor; Certificates of Election issued
• Appointed Kenneth Baldwin as Mayor Pro-Tem (4 aye, Baldwin abstained)
• Tabled HEDC sale of 2103 acres in the Berkley A-36 tract 32 on HCR 3363 pending a counter-offer (5-0)
• Approved HEDC 2020-2021 fiscal year budget (5-0)
• Tabled audit proposal from YWRD, P.C. ($29,750) until January and directed re-advertising (5-0)
• Cancelled the December 2020 City Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 19 and Nov. 2, 2020 with Oct. 13 minutes to be amended; earlier motion failed for lack of a vote (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will consider several action items, including a lease with Gene's BBQ, security cameras for the Civic Center, selling 2.103 acres to Devon Perkins, a billboard lease with Margo Foster, and funding for the Magnolias & Mistletoe Christmas Celebration. The board will also review minutes and financial statements from October 12, 2020, and receive reports on the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, and the Burrito Barn repairs.

• Lease agreement with Gene's BBQ
• Security cameras for Civic Center
• Sale of 2.103 acres in Berkley A-36 track 32 on HCR 3363 to Devon Perkins
• Billboard lease contract with Margo Foster
• Chamber of Commerce funding request for Magnolias & Mistletoe Christmas Celebration

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a public hearing and special meeting to consider a specific use permit for Lisa Jessie to place a 2020 Fleetwood double wide manufactured home at 600 SW 2nd Street. No public comments or oppositions were received. The council voted 4-0 to approve the permit.

• Approved specific use permit for Lisa Jessie for a 2020 Fleetwood double wide manufactured home at 600 SW 2nd Street
• Public hearing held with no public comments
• Vote was 4-0 in favor

The City Council approved a Specific Use Permit application for Lisa Jessie. The permit allows for the placement of a 2020 Fleetwood Double Wide Manufactured Home at 600 SW 2nd Street.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 600 SW 2nd Street (4-0)

City Council

This is the minutes of a City Council candidate forum held October 19, 2020, not a regular business meeting. Mayor Mary Alderman presided; six candidates for council answered questions on business concerns, resident involvement, and priorities. City Manager Jason Patrick noted the city received over $6,000,000 in grants over the past five years. No formal council decisions or votes are recorded.

• Candidate forum with six candidates: Kenneth Baldwin, Wayne Taylor, Connie Davis, Chris Howell, Simone Johnson, Marty Kimbrough
• City Manager reported over $6,000,000 in grants from GLO, TWDB, TX CDBG, ExxonMobil, FEMA, Justice Assistance Grant, Alva Smith Foundation
• Candidates answered questions on business concerns, resident involvement, and council goals

The City Council hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming election. No legislative actions, votes, or official city business decisions were conducted during this meeting.

• Held City Council Candidate Forum (no votes taken)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting, approving the September 2020 minutes (with an amendment) and the September financial statements. The meeting included reports from city staff and council members on various projects and activities. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes with amendment to Item H regarding financing a Bush Hog 1812 12 batwing mower for $12,000.00 through Government Capital
• Approved financial statements for September 2020
• Police report: 164 calls for service, fire arm donation, Red Ribbon Week, Trimble Lift Station online, 7th Street project completed, third environmental study for multi-housing project
• City awarded Smith Foundation grant for swimming pool repairs
• New ESD contract to be picked up by Fire Department

The City Council approved the minutes from the September 15, 2020, meeting with a specific amendment regarding a mower financing motion. Additionally, the council approved the financial statements for September 2020.

• Approved amended September 15, 2020, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 2020 financial statements (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will consider and act on several key items, including the 2019 audit, ordinances amending the current budget and setting the 2020/2021 fiscal year budget, and adopting an ad valorem tax rate that effectively raises maintenance and operations taxes by 16.882%. They will also vote on purchasing a backhoe, tractor, and mower, and hear a proposal from AG Lubes & Supply for a business location.

• AG Lubes & Supply, LLC proposal for business location
• Ordinance 09152020-01 amending 2019/2020 budget
• Ordinance 09152020-02 setting 2020/2021 budget
• Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.7397/100 M&O and $0.0957/100 I&S, raising M&O taxes 16.882%
• Purchase of Case 580N Backhoe ($68,411.14), Yanmar tractor ($34,100), Bush Hog mower ($12,000)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting to discuss and act on the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The board will also consider several action items, including security cameras and repairs at the Civic Center, a lease agreement with Gene's BBQ, and approval of prior minutes and financial statements. Reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, and the City Manager are also scheduled.

• Consider and act on 2020-2021 proposed budget
• Consider and act on security cameras for Civic Center
• Consider and act on repairing damages at Civic Center after break-in
• Consider and act on Lease Agreement with Gene's BBQ
• Consider and act on February-August 2020 financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council is holding a special called meeting and zoning workshop. The main action item is considering and acting on a specific use permit application from Judy Kuhn. The meeting also includes a zoning workshop and a vote on the workshop itself.

• Consider and act on Specific Use Permit for Judy Kuhn
• Zoning workshop to be held
• Consider and act on the zoning workshop

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a budget workshop at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed 2020-2021 budget and 2020 tax rate, with no action taken. At the 6:00 p.m. regular meeting, the council will hold public hearings and vote on three specific use permits for manufactured homes or cabins, the proposed budget, tax rate, election ordinance amendments, and other routine items.

• Specific Use Permit for James and Laura Tadlock: manufactured home at 503 NW 4th Street
• Specific Use Permit for Judy Kuhn: 620 sq ft manufactured home at 804-806 NE 4th Street
• Specific Use Permit for Brandi Lewis: 16 x 36 cabin at 103 SW 2nd Street
• Ordinance No. 08142020-01 amending election procedures for November 3, 2020 general election
• Proposed 2020-2021 budget and 2020 tax rate

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2020, at the Hubbard Civic Center. The board will consider and act on a business proposal from Regina Johnson, security cameras for the Civic Center, repairs after a break-in, a lease contract with Gene's BBQ, meeting minutes, financial statements, and scheduling a budget workshop. Discussion items include reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, the president, and status updates on A/C hardwiring and Burrito Barn repairs.

• Consider and act on business proposal from Regina Johnson
• Consider and act on security cameras for Civic Center
• Consider and act on repairing damages at Civic Center after break-in
• Consider and act on lease contract with Gene's BBQ
• Consider and act on February-July 2020 financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a special called meeting via teleconference and approved three items: hiring Phase Engineering, Inc. for a Phase II environmental site assessment, renting the old fire department bay to Jerry Wells, and scheduling a budget workshop. All votes were 3-0 with one council member absent.

• Awarded $15,320 contract to Phase Engineering, Inc. for Phase II environmental assessment on 5.65-acre property bounded by NW 1st Street, South Maple Avenue, SW 1st Street, and North Mesquite Avenue
• Approved rental storage agreement with Jerry Wells for old fire department bay at $150 to $125
• Scheduled budget workshop for 2020-2021 fiscal year on August 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

The City Council held a special called meeting by telephone conference on August 4, 2020. The council approved awarding a $15,320 bid to Phase Engineering, Inc. for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment tied to Community Development Block Grant Project 19-110-000-B446 on a 5.65-acre property. It also approved a rental storage agreement with Jerry Wells for the old fire department bay and scheduled a budget workshop for August 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. All votes were 3 to 0.

• Approved awarding Phase II Environmental Site Assessment bid to Phase Engineering, Inc. for $15,320 (3-0)
• Approved rental storage agreement with Jerry Wells for old fire department bay, $150 to $125 (3-0)
• Scheduled 2020-2021 FY budget workshop for August 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (3-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a regular meeting via telephone conference to consider two Specific Use Permits for manufactured homes, award a contract for a Phase II environmental assessment for a Community Development Block Grant project, and decide on renting out the old fire department bay. The meeting also includes public comments and routine reports from city departments.

• Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 503 NW 4th Street (Tadlock)
• Specific Use Permit for 620 sq ft manufactured home at 804-806 NE 4th Street (Kuhn)
• Award environmental firm for Phase II assessment for CDBG Project 19-110-000-B446
• Rent old fire department bay to Jerry Wells
• Approve minutes and financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held an emergency teleconference meeting to address COVID-19 concerns. They voted unanimously to close the city pool, require masks for City Hall entry, lock the doors, and stop all pool party permits. The council also discussed local COVID-19 case numbers and recommended that local businesses consider mask requirements.

• Closed Hubbard City Pool effective June 24, 2020 until further notice
• Required masks for entering City Hall and locked doors to prevent immediate entrance
• Stopped all permits for pool parties effective June 24, 2020
• Discussed 5,489 state-wide COVID-19 cases and 51 new cases in Waco
• Noted 1 exposure at City Hall and 1 confirmed case at the pool

In an emergency meeting held by telephone conference on June 24, 2020, the Hubbard City Council approved three COVID-19 measures. The council voted 4-0 to close the Hubbard City Pool effective that day until further notice, 4-0 to require masks for anyone entering City Hall and to lock the doors to prevent immediate entrance, and 4-0 to stop all permits for pool parties effective that day. The minutes also note that local businesses were suggested to consider requiring masks, but no vote was recorded on that suggestion.

• Approved closing Hubbard City Pool effective June 24, 2020 until further notice due to COVID-19 (4-0)
• Approved requiring masks for entry to City Hall and locking doors to prevent immediate entrance (4-0)
• Approved stopping all permits for pool parties effective June 24, 2020 (4-0)
• Adjourned the emergency meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two specific use permit applications for manufactured homes, one at 503 NW 4th Street and another at 804-806 NE 4th Street. The council will also consider approving meeting minutes and May 2020 financial statements, and receive monthly reports from the police, fire, and recreation departments.

• Specific use permit for James and Laura Tadlock: manufactured home at 503 NW 4th Street
• Specific use permit for Judy Kuhn: 620 sq ft manufactured home at 804-806 NE 4th Street
• Approval of minutes from March 10 and May 19, 2020
• Approval of financial statements for May 2020
• Monthly reports from Police, Fire, and Wheatly Recreation Center

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board will consider several action items, including installing security cameras at the Civic Center, repairing damages from a break-in, and entering a lease contract with Gene's BBQ. The board will also vote on advertising the Burrito Barn as for rent and approving prior meeting minutes and financial statements. Discussion items include reports on the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, and the status of repairs.

• Consider and act on security cameras for Civic Center
• Consider and act on repairing damages at Civic Center after break-in
• Consider and act on lease contract with Gene's BBQ
• Consider and act on advertising Burrito Barn is for rent
• Approve February-May 2020 financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council met on May 19, 2020, and approved several action items, including opening the city pool after Memorial Day, amending the fire department budget, adopting a hazard mitigation plan, and approving a garbage rate increase. The council also approved two specific use permits for new businesses. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved opening Hubbard Pool on or after Memorial Day 2020
• Amended fire department budget for FY 2019-2020 for clothing and gear cleaning
• Adopted Hill County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan resolution
• Approved Republic Services rate increase of 3.2% effective July 1, 2020
• Approved Ordinance 05122020-01 increasing garbage collection fees (effective August 2020 billing)

The Hubbard City Council held a special meeting on May 19, 2020, with a quorum present and no public comments. All action items passed unanimously 4-0: opening the city pool on or after Memorial Day 2020, amending the fire department's 2019-2020 budget for protective gear, adopting the Hill County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, approving a 3.2% Republic Services rate increase effective July 1, 2020, and raising garbage collection rates via Ordinance 05122020-01. The council also approved two Specific Use Permits and the March 30, 2020 minutes and April 2020 financial statements.

• Approved opening Hubbard Pool on or after Memorial Day 2020 (4-0)
• Approved amending Fire Department FY2019-2020 budget for protective gear (4-0)
• Approved Resolution adopting Hill County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved Republic Services 3.2% rate increase effective July 1, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 05122020-01 raising garbage collection rates (4-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Joaquin Hernandez at 1017 NE 4th Street (4-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Edward Saldana at 1018 North Magnolia (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 30, 2020 and April 2020 financial statements (4-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a regular meeting by telephone conference. Action items include opening the city pool, amending the fire department budget, adopting a hazard mitigation plan, and approving a garbage collection rate increase tied to Republic Services' rate hike. The council will also consider two specific use permit changes for properties on NE 4th Street and North Magnolia.

• Consider and act on opening Hubbard Pool
• Consider and act on amending Fire Department's budget for FY 2019-2020
• Consider and act on Republic Services rate increase effective July 1, 2020
• Consider and approve Ordinance 05122020-01 increasing garbage collection fees (effective July 2020 billing cycle)
• Consider specific use permits for Joaquin Hernandez (1017 NE 4th St) and Edward Saldana (1018 North Magnolia)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting with two action items: awarding a bid for the 2015 CDBG-DR NE 7th Street Improvements project and considering a resolution to postpone the May 2, 2020 general election to November 3, 2020. Public comments will be accepted telephonically.

• Award bid for 2015 CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-393-000-B102 NE 7th Street Improvements
• Resolution postponing May 2, 2020 General Election to November 3, 2020 uniform election
• Meeting held via telephone conference due to no public access at 118 North Magnolia

At a special teleconference meeting on March 30, 2020, the Hubbard City Council approved awarding the 2015 CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-393-000-B102 for NE 7th Street Improvements to Reliable Paving, Inc of Arlington Texas in the base amount of $195,780. The council also approved postponing the City's May 2, 2020 General Election to the November 3, 2020 uniform election, citing COVID-19 events and requirements set by the State. Both votes were 4 to 0. No public comments were made.

• Approved awarding 2015 CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-393-000-B102 for NE 7th Street Improvements to Reliable Paving, Inc of Arlington Texas, base amount $195,780 (4-0)
• Approved postponing the May 2, 2020 General Election to the November 3, 2020 uniform election due to COVID-19 (4-0)
• Adjourned the special teleconference meeting (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider several action items, including a lease contract with The Original Burrito Barn, security cameras for the Civic Center, and repairs after a break-in. The board will also vote on registration for mandatory EDC training workshops, approve minutes and financial statements, and hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce and city staff.

• Consider and act on lease contract with The Original Burrito Barn
• Consider and act on security cameras for Civic Center
• Consider and act on repairing damages at Civic Center after break-in
• Consider and act on registration for mandatory EDC training workshops
• Consider and act on February 2020 financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a public hearing and approved two specific use permits for a tire shop/restaurant and a tiny home, though no formal action was taken at the hearing. The council then voted to approve an investment policy resolution, continue the juvenile curfew ordinance, amend election procedures to add paper ballots, approve minutes, and approve financials. Reports covered the food bank, sewer project, and other city updates.

• Specific use permit for tire shop/restaurant at 1017 NE 4th Street
• Specific use permit for tiny home at 1018 North Magnolia
• Resolution 03102020-01 approving investment policy
• Ordinance 03102020-01 continuing juvenile curfew
• Amendment to election ordinance adding paper ballots for May 2, 2020 election

The Hubbard City Council approved Resolution 03102020-01 reviewing the city investment policy and Ordinance 03102020-01 continuing the juvenile curfew, both by 4-0 votes. It also approved an amendment to Ordinance 01142020-1 adding paper ballots to the May 2, 2020 general election procedures, 4-0. The council approved minutes from January 14 and February 11, 2020, and January and February 2020 financials, each 4-0. During a public hearing, the council reached consensus to approve two specific use permits (a tire shop/restaurant at 1017 NE 4th Street and a tiny home at 1018 North Magnolia), but no formal action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 03102020-01 reviewing the city investment policy (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 03102020-01 continuing the juvenile curfew (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 01142020-1 adding paper ballots for the May 2, 2020 general election (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14 and February 11, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved January and February 2020 financials (4-0)
• Consensus to approve two specific use permits (tire shop/restaurant at 1017 NE 4th Street; tiny home at 1018 North Magnolia), but no formal action taken
• Adjourned the regular session at 6:38 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on several action items, including a resolution reviewing the city's investment policy and an ordinance continuing the juvenile curfew. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review January 2020 financials. Discussion items include reports from the recreation center, city manager, and police chief.

• Resolution 02112020-01: Review of City of Hubbard Investment Policy
• Ordinance 02112020-01: Continuation of Juvenile Curfew (Chapter 8, Article 8.02)
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2020
• Review of January 2020 financials
• Citizen comment: Cory Krause to discuss Notice of Abatement for Junked Vehicles

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution reviewing the city's investment policy and an ordinance continuing the juvenile curfew. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and January 2020 financials. The agenda includes citizen comments, with one resident scheduled to discuss a notice of abatement for junked vehicles, and reports from the recreation center, city manager, and police chief.

• Resolution 02112020-01 reviewing the City of Hubbard Investment Policy
• Ordinance 02112020-01 continuing the juvenile curfew (Chapter 8, Article 8.02)
• Approval of January 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 2020 financials
• Citizen comment: Cory Krause on Notice of Abatement for junked vehicles (Jan 21, 2020)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting on January 14, 2020, approving several action items including a city attorney rate increase, an additional $3,500 payment to Extreme Roofing for Recreation Center repairs, an ordinance setting procedures for the May 2, 2020 general election, and an ordinance adding a fine for failure to appear in municipal court. The council also discussed public comments about a commercial conversion and auto repairs, and heard activity reports from the Recreation Center, City Manager, and Police Chief.

• Approved city attorney's rate increase effective December 1, 2019
• Approved additional $3,500 payment to Extreme Roofing & Construction for Recreation Center repairs
• Adopted Ordinance 01142020-1 setting May 2, 2020 election for three 2-year and one 1-year council terms
• Adopted Ordinance 01142020-2 adding municipal court fine for failure to appear/violating promise to appear
• Discussed converting 2 lots at 1017 NE 4th Street to commercial property (Specific Use Permit required)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held its regular meeting, approving several action items including a city attorney rate increase, an additional $3,500 payment for Recreation Center roof repairs, an ordinance setting procedures for the May 2, 2020 general election, and a new municipal court fine for failure to appear. The council also discussed public comments about a property conversion and auto repairs, and received activity reports from the Recreation Center and city manager/police chief.

• Approved city attorney's rate increase effective December 1, 2019
• Approved additional $3,500 payment to Extreme Roofing & Construction for Recreation Center repairs
• Approved Ordinance 01142020-1 setting procedures for May 2, 2020 general election for three 2-year and one 1-year council terms
• Approved Ordinance 01142020-2 adding Section 7.02.004 – Failure to Appear/Violate Promise to Appear Fine
• Discussed converting 2 lots at 1017 NE 4th Street to commercial property; owner instructed to obtain Specific Use Permit

City Council approved procedures for a general election on May 2, 2020, to elect four council members. The council also approved a city attorney rate increase and a payment for recreation center repairs.

• Approved procedures for May 2, 2020 general election (4-0)
• Approved city attorney rate increase effective Dec 1, 2019 (4-0)
• Approved $3,500 payment to Extreme Roofing & Construction for Recreation Center repairs (4-0)
• Approved ordinance adding failure to appear fine to Municipal Court fees (4-0)
• Approved November 12, 2019 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved November-December 2019 financials (4-0)