City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved consent agenda items to close and abandon portions of streets and an alley in the Onstott Addition, and selected KSA Engineering to assist with Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects. All votes were 5-0.

• Closed 75-foot portion of alley in Block 15 off Cactus Street
• Closed 75-foot portion of 8th Street between Blocks 15 and 16
• Closed portion of Cactus Street in Lots 4-5, Block 7, Onstott Addition
• Adopted Ordinances 112021-14, -15, -16 for the closures
• Selected KSA Engineering for CLFRF project implementation

The City Council unanimously approved the closing and abandonment of portions of an alley, 8th Street, and Cactus Street in the Onstott Addition. The Council also voted to select KSA Engineering to assist with projects funded by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Mayor Mary Alderman was absent from the meeting.

• Approved closing/abandoning portion of alley in Block 15 (5-0)
• Approved closing/abandoning portion of 8th Street between Blocks 15 and 16 (5-0)
• Approved closing/abandoning portion of Cactus Street in Block 7 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 112021-14, -15, and -16 for street closings (5-0)
• Selected KSA Engineering for CLFRF project implementation (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including terminating restrictive covenants and an option to purchase, amending the 2021-2022 budget to add a $500 petty cash line item, and approving a New Year's Eve dance. The board will also hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center, and city officials.

• Termination of restrictive covenants and option to purchase
• Amend 2021-2022 FY budget: add $500 petty cash line item
• New Year's Eve dance for December 31, 2021
• Approve minutes of October 11, 2021
• Approve October financials

City Council

The City Council held a special called meeting on November 4, 2021 with a quorum present. The council approved increasing the rate of pay for part-time and full-time police officers effective immediately, voting 5 to 0. No public comments were made, and the meeting was then adjourned by a 5 to 0 vote. The minutes do not specify the dollar amount or percentage of the increase.

• Approved increasing the rate of pay for part-time and full-time police officers, effective immediately (5-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved closing a 4-foot alley strip between Lots 1 and 8 of Block #47 near Walnut Avenue, and amended the Recreation Department's 2021-2022 budget. It tabled two items related to selecting service providers for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects and grant administration for further review. The council also approved the September minutes and financial statements, and heard reports on water leaks and grant applications.

• Approved petition and Ordinance No. 102021-13 to close, vacate, and abandon a 4-foot alley strip between Lots 1 and 8 of Block #47, bounded by Walnut Avenue
• Tabled selection of engineering/architectural/surveying service providers for CLFRF projects
• Tabled selection of grant administration services for future city projects
• Approved amendment to Recreation Department's 2021-2022 budget
• Approved September 2021 financial statements

The City Council approved a petition and Ordinance No. 102021-13 to close, vacate and abandon a four-foot strip of alley between Lots 1 and 8 of Block #47 near Walnut Avenue, and authorized the City Manager to execute a quit claim or deed without warranty. The council also approved amending the Recreation Department's 2021-2022 budget as presented, approved the September 14, 2021 minutes, and approved the September 2021 financial statements. Two items — selecting engineering/architectural/surveying providers and grant administration services for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects — were tabled for further review of CLFRF procurement procedures. All votes were 5 to 0.

• Approved petition to close a 4-foot alley strip between Lots 1 and 8 of Block #47 near Walnut Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 102021-13 closing, vacating and abandoning the 4-foot alley strip and authorizing the City Manager to execute a quit claim or deed without warranty (5-0)
• Tabled selecting engineering/architectural/surveying providers for CLFRF projects pending review of procurement procedures (5-0)
• Tabled selecting grant administration services for future grant-funded city projects pending review of CLFRF procurement procedures (5-0)
• Approved amending the Recreation Department's 2021-2022 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 financial statements (5-0)
• Adjourned the regular session (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting, approving minutes from August and September 2021 and the September financial statements. Discussions included promoting local businesses, a potential Texas Rodeo Association event, civic center maintenance, and updates on city projects.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2021 and September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 financial statements (5-0)
• Discussed Texas Rodeo Association seeking indoor facility for 500-600 people
• Reported Family Dollar construction to start soon
• Civic center maintenance: electrical plugs and window cleaning needed

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes of its August 16, 2021 and September 13, 2021 meetings, and approved the September 2021 financial statements. All three votes were 5 to 0. The rest of the meeting was discussion and reports, with no other action items decided.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 financial statements (5-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved a specific use permit for a manufactured home, adopted the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and tax rate, and ratified the property tax increase. They also approved the economic development corporation budget, a bank agreement, a stop sign ordinance, and other routine items.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for manufactured home on NE 8th Street
• Adopted 2021/2022 budget, raising property taxes by $276.33 (0.0595%)
• Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.6894/100 for maintenance and operations and $0.1033/100 for debt service
• Approved 5-year Bank Depository Agreement with Citizens State Bank
• Established two-way stop sign at NE 7th Street and Live Oak

The Hubbard City Council approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, the 2021 ad valorem tax rate, and an economic development corporation budget. The council also approved a specific use permit for a manufactured home on NE 8th Street, established a two-way stop sign at NE 7th Street and Live Oak, and approved a 5-year bank depository agreement.

• Approved James Schneider’s Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home on NE 8th Street (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 092021-09 adopting the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 092021-10 adopting the 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (4-0)
• Approved ratification of the 2021 property tax rate increase (4-0)
• Approved the Hubbard Economic Development Corporations’ 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget (4-0)
• Approved a 5-year Bank Depository Agreement with Citizens State Bank (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 092021-11 for a two-way stop sign at NE 7th Street and Live Oak (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 092021-12 amending the 2020/2021 fiscal year budget (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, where it approved the August 2021 financial statements and adopted the 2021-2022 budget. The board also discussed upcoming community events, including a Chamber meeting, Magnolia & Mistletoe, a New Year's Eve dance, and a possible Fall Festival.

• Approved August 2021 financial statements (6-0 vote)
• Adopted 2021-2022 budget (6-0 vote)
• Discussed Magnolia & Mistletoe event set for December 4, 2021
• Discussed possible New Year's Eve dance and Fall Festival
• Discussed housing projects and Civic Center rentals

The board approved the financial statements for August 2021 and the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Members also discussed upcoming community events, including the Magnolia & Mistletoe festival and potential plans for a New Year’s Eve dance and a Fall Festival.

• Approved August 2021 financial statements (6-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 budget (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on several items, including a proposed 2021-2022 city budget, a proposed 2021 tax rate, and a grant services proposal. The council will also consider petitions and ordinances to close an alley and a portion of 8th Street, as well as the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation's amended by-laws and proposed budget. The meeting includes an executive session to consult with the attorney regarding the Post Oak Contract.

• Consider and act on Hollis Ruthledge and Associates proposal for grant services
• Consider and act on Ordinance No. 082021-07 closing alley between Lots 1-4 and Lots 5-8 of Block #7, Onstott Addition
• Consider and act on Ordinance No. 082021-08 closing portion of 8th Street between Block #6 and Block #7, Onstott Addition
• Consider and act on City of Hubbard 2021-2022 proposed budget
• Consider and act on a proposed 2021 Tax Rate

The City Council approved the 2021-2022 city budget and the 2021 tax rate. Council also approved the HEDC budget and by-laws, and passed ordinances to close and vacate specific alleys and a portion of 8th Street.

• Approved 2021-2022 proposed city budget (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Tax Rate at $.079200/100 (5-0)
• Approved HEDC proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved amended HEDC By-Laws dated July 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 082021-07 to close and vacate alley in Onstott Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 082021-08 to close and vacate portion of 8th Street (5-0)
• Tabled Hollis Ruthledge and Associates grant services proposal (5-0)
• Decided to take no action on current Post Oak contract (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The HEDC Board met to approve minutes from the July 12 and July 20, 2021, meetings. The Board also reviewed and approved the July 2021 financial statements. Members discussed monthly activities involving the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center, City Manager, and HEDC.

• Approval of July 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 2021 financial statements
• Discussion of monthly activities with the Chamber of Commerce and Civic Center

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board met on August 16, 2021 with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes of its July 12, 2021 and July 20, 2021 meetings, each by a 6-0 vote. It also approved the July 2021 financial statements by a 6-0 vote. The board then discussed monthly activities with the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center, City Manager and HEDC, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved July 2021 financial statements (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is holding a budget workshop and special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve its proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The board will also take public comments. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2021, at the Hubbard Civic Center.

• Review of HEDC 2021-2022 fiscal year budget
• Action on proposed HEDC 2021-2022 budget
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a budget workshop and special called meeting to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget prepared by the City Manager. After discussion, the council voted unanimously to approve the budget as presented. No public comments were made.

• Approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget as presented
• Budget workshop held to review the City Manager's proposal
• Unanimous 5-0 vote to approve the budget

The City Council held a budget workshop and reviewed the proposed 2021-2022 budget presented by the City Manager. The Council then voted to approve the proposed budget as presented.

• Approved proposed 2021-2022 budget as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The City of Hubbard Economic Development Authority reappointed seven board members to the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation. The council tabled a request to purchase land at 600 NW 2nd Street and a Post Oak Contract Agreement pending legal review. They also voted to invite Hollis Ruthledge to the August meeting to discuss available grants.

• Reappointed 7 Economic Development Corporation board members (5-0)
• Tabled land purchase request at 600 NW 2nd Street (5-0)
• Tabled Post Oak Contract Agreement for attorney review (5-0)
• Approved invitation for Hollis Ruthledge to August meeting (5-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2021 financial statements (5-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council voted unanimously to table a request to purchase land adjoining 600 NW 2nd Street and to table the Post Oak Contract for attorney review. They also voted to invite Hollis Ruthledge to discuss grants in August and reappointed members to the Economic Development Corporation. Reports covered police, fire, and recreation center activities.

• Tabled Jason Hubbard's request to purchase land at 600 NW 2nd Street and move back fence (5-0)
• Tabled Post Oak Contract Agreement for attorney review and closed session (5-0)
• Invited Hollis Ruthledge & Associates to August 2021 meeting to discuss grants (5-0)
• Reappointed EDC board members with terms: Eugene Fulton, Evlyn Hawthorne, Kenneth Baldwin, Curtis Ellison (2 years); Bobbie Loud, Rick May, Marty Kimbrough (1 year)
• Approved June 15, 2021 minutes and June 2021 financial statements (5-0)

The City Council approved reappointments for the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation and invited a consultant to discuss grant opportunities. The council also approved the June 2021 financial statements and meeting minutes, while tabling items regarding property acquisition and a contract agreement.

• Reappointed seven members to Economic Development Corporation (5-0)
• Invited Hollis Ruthledge to August meeting for grant discussion (5-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2021 financial statements (5-0)
• Tabled Jason Hubbard property purchase request (5-0)
• Tabled Post Oak contract agreement for attorney review (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The HEDC Board will meet to consider board appointments, tenure, and the resignation of Glenn Cannon. The meeting also includes reviewing June 2021 financial statements and scheduling a budget workshop.

• Glenn Cannon’s letter of resignation
• HEDC board appointments and tenure
• Amending HEDC By-Laws
• June 2021 financial statements
• Scheduling a Budget Workshop

City Council

The City Council approved a 3.5% annual rate increase from Republic Services and an ordinance to increase garbage collection fees effective August 2021. The council also approved the 2019-2020 financial audit, renewed employee health benefits, and approved the municipal pool lease agreement.

• Approval of 2019-2020 Audit of Financials
• Acceptance of 3.5% Republic Services annual rate increase
• Approval of Ordinance 052021-6 regarding garbage collection fee increases
• Approval of Municipal Pool Lease Agreement with David and Guyla McClinton
• Approval of Resolution 062021-02 authorizing 2020-2021 budget amendments

The Hubbard City Council approved the 2019-2020 audit prepared by William Grimsley, CPA, and accepted Republic Services' 3.5% annual rate increase effective July 1, 2021, along with Ordinance 052021-6 raising garbage collection fees starting with the August 2021 water billing cycle paid in September 2021. The council also approved the Municipal Pool Lease Agreement with David and Guyla McClinton, Resolution 062021-02 amending the 2020-2021 budget, and renewed employee health coverage with TML Health Benefits Pool under Option 1. Two items — HEDC By-Laws and HEDC board appointments — were tabled, as was the Post Oak Contract Agreement, and no formal action was taken on generating revenue for the Civic Center and Wheatley Recreation Center.

• Approved 2019-2020 audit prepared by William Grimsley, CPA (5-0)
• Accepted Republic Services 3.5% annual rate increase effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 052021-6 increasing garbage collection fees effective August 2021 water billing cycle (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Pool Lease Agreement with David and Guyla McClinton as written (5-0)
• Tabled HEDC By-Laws discussion (5-0)
• Tabled HEDC board appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 062021-02 authorizing 2020-2021 budget amendments for Smith Foundation Grant (5-0)
• Approved TML Health Benefits Pool Option 1 for employee health coverage (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider a use and maintenance agreement with Gene and Connie Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit Stop, discuss board appointments, and approve minutes and financial statements. The board will also receive reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, the president, and the city manager.

• Consider and act on use and maintenance agreement with Gene and Connie Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit Stop
• Discuss HEDC board appointments
• Consider and act on minutes of May 10, 2021
• Consider and act on May 2021 financial statements

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved a Use and Maintenance Agreement with Gene and Connie Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit Stop on a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the May 10, 2021 minutes and the May 2021 financial statements, each 4-0. No formal action was taken on HEDC board appointments after discussion of attendance issues. A resident asked about renting space at the Wells Fargo parking lot for a weekly food truck and was told to contact the city about costs and operating days.

• Approved Use and Maintenance Agreement with Gene and Connie Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit Stop (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved May 2021 financial statements (4-0)
• No formal action taken on HEDC board appointments
• Adjourned the regular meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council canvassed the May 1 general election results, certified them via ordinance, and swore in the winning candidates. The council tabled approval of the 2019-2020 financial audit pending a missing page, and tabled a proposed 3.5% garbage rate increase from Republic Services to seek bids. They also approved April financial statements and heard reports on police calls and the Wheatley Recreation Center.

• Canvassed election results: Mary Alderman re-elected Mayor (117 votes), Marty Kimbrough (125) and Roger Lynch (89) elected as Aldermen
• Approved Ordinance 052021-05 certifying election results
• Tabled 2019-2020 audit pending missing page 15
• Tabled Republic Services 3.5% rate increase and garbage fee ordinance to solicit bids
• Approved April 2021 financial statements; discussed pool revenue and Smith Foundation grant

The Hubbard City Council canvassed the May 1, 2021 general election results and approved Ordinance 052021-05 certifying them 5-0. Newly elected Mayor Mary Alderman and council members Marty Kimbrough and Roger Lynch were sworn in for two-year terms, and Kenneth Baldwin was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem 5-0. The council tabled approval of the 2019-2020 audit until a missing page 15 is provided, and tabled a Republic Services 3.5% rate increase and a related garbage rate ordinance to seek bids. The April 13, 2021 minutes and April 2021 financial statements were approved 5-0.

• Canvassed May 1, 2021 election results (Mayor: Mary Jarvis Alderman 117, Steve Czapski 80; Alderman: Marty Kimbrough 125, Roger 'Scooter' Lynch 89, Simone Johnson 85, Audrey Johnson 51, Walter K. Hill, Jr. (Buck) 16)
• Approved Ordinance 052021-05 certifying May 1, 2021 election results (5-0)
• Swore in Mary Alderman as Mayor and Marty Kimbrough and Roger Lynch as Council Members for two-year terms
• Tabled approval of 2019-2020 audit until missing page 15 is provided and reviewed (5-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Baldwin as Mayor Pro-Tem for a two-year term (5-0)
• Tabled Republic Services annual 3.5% rate increase, effective July 1, 2021, and directed solicitation of bids (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 052021-6 amending garbage collection rates (5-0)
• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes (5-0) and April 2021 financial statements (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board will consider a counter-offer for 2.103 acres on HCR 3363 and a use and maintenance agreement with Gene's BBQ Pit Stop. The board will also approve April meeting minutes and financial statements, and hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center, and city manager.

• Counter-offer to Devon Perkins for 2.103 acres in Berkley A-36 track 32 on HCR 3363
• Use and Maintenance Agreement with Gene and Connie Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit Stop
• Approval of April 12, 2021 minutes
• Approval of April 2021 financial statements

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, where they approved a specific use permit for a tiny home, proceeded with eight multi-family units on a reduced lot, and decided not to maintain a right-of-way. They also approved a resolution on the investment policy, an ordinance continuing the juvenile curfew, and routine items like minutes and financial statements. Reports included police activity, equipment repairs, and a new utility clerk hire.

• Approved specific use permit for a 2019 manufactured home at 305 NE 5th Street
• Approved proceeding with 8 multi-family units between North Mesquite and North Walnut Avenue
• Voted not to maintain right-of-way for North Cedar and South Walnut streets
• Approved Resolution 042021-01 reviewing the city investment policy
• Approved Ordinance 042021-04 continuing the juvenile curfew

The Hubbard City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for Greg Felts to place a 2019 manufactured 'Tiny Home' at 305 NE 5th Street, with Kenneth Baldwin voting no. The council also voted 5-0 to proceed with eight proposed multi-family units on a reduced lot size between North Mesquite and North Walnut Avenue, decided the city will not maintain the right-of-way for street or infrastructure connections at North Cedar and South Walnut, and directed the units' front doors to face Southeast. In other business, the council approved Resolution 042021-01 reviewing the city investment policy, Ordinance 042021-04 continuing the juvenile curfew, prior meeting minutes, and February and March 2021 financial statements.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for Greg Felts' 2019 manufactured 'Tiny Home' at 305 NE 5th Street (4-1, Baldwin nay)
• Approved proceeding with eight proposed multi-family units on reduced lot size between North Mesquite and North Walnut Avenue (5-0)
• Decided city will not maintain the right-of-way to connect streets or for infrastructure at North Cedar and South Walnut (5-0)
• Directed all eight multi-family units' front doors to face Southeast (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 042021-01 reviewing the City of Hubbard Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 042021-04 continuing the juvenile curfew under Chapter 8, Article 8.02 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2021 and March 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved financial statements for February and March 2021 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will consider several action items, including lease agreements with Gene's BBQ and Chuggies Tacos, a request for a carport, the purchase of security cameras for the Civic Center, and the sale of 2.103 acres to Devon Perkins. The board will also approve minutes and financial statements, and receive reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center, and city officials.

• Lease agreement with Gene's BBQ
• Gene's BBQ request to install a carport on leased property
• Lease agreement with Henry Morales dba 'Chuggies Tacos'
• Sale of 2.103 acres in Berkley A-36 track 32 on HCR 3363 to Devon Perkins
• Security cameras for Civic Center

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a special called meeting to decide on a specific use permit, water billing adjustments, and multi-housing development. They rejected a permit for a manufactured home, approved a 25% discount on water bills for high usage, and limited development on contaminated land. The meeting also included discussion of a potential residential project and park maintenance concerns.

• Rejected Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 703 SW First Street (5-0)
• Approved 25% discount on water bills after standard minimum, with payment plans for extreme usage (5-0)
• Approved limiting multi-housing development between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue due to contamination (5-0)
• Approved subdividing multi-housing lots so each unit is on its own property (5-0)
• Tabled culvert and ditch repairs at Roger Seaton property pending state information

The City Council voted 5-0 to reject Tashon Williams's Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 703 SW First Street. It also approved a 25% discount on all water bills above the standard minimum, with case-by-case payment plans for extreme high usage, after a motion to bill a 3-month average failed 0-5. The council approved limiting multi-housing development on contaminated land between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue and approved subdividing those lots so each unit is on its own property. It tabled bids/repairs to culverts and ditches at the Roger Seaton property pending more information from the State.

• Rejected Tashon Williams Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 703 SW First Street (5-0)
• Tabled bids/repairs to culverts and ditches at Roger Seaton property pending State information (5-0)
• Failed motion to bill customers a 3-month average for February 2021 high water usage (0-5)
• Approved 25% discount on all water bills above standard minimum and case-by-case payment plans for extreme high usage (5-0)
• Approved not using contaminated land for multi-housing development between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue and limiting number of houses if needed (5-0)
• Approved building separate houses on individual lots during multi-housing development between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved January 2021 financial statements; Chris Howell abstained (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider and act on an Emergency Management Plan and acknowledge the Emergency Management Coordinator. The council will also enter executive session to deliberate the duties and actions of Council Member Marty Kimbrough, then reconvene to consider any matters from that session.

• Consider and act on Emergency Management Plan for the City of Hubbard
• Acknowledge Emergency Management Coordinator
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.084 to deliberate duties/actions of Council Member Marty Kimbrough
• Reconvene to consider matters from executive session

In an emergency meeting on February 24, 2021, the Hubbard City Council voted 5-0 to appoint Kenneth Baldwin as the City's Emergency Management Coordinator. The council also convened in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.084 to deliberate the duties and actions of Council Member Marty Kimbrough, but took no action afterward. The meeting then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Appointed Kenneth Baldwin as Emergency Management Coordinator (5-0)
• No action taken after executive session on Council Member Marty Kimbrough
• Adjourned the emergency meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 703 SW First Street. They will also discuss a multi-housing unit project on South Magnolia, consider bids for culvert and ditch repairs, and act on limiting development of a multi-housing grant between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue due to contamination. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and financial statements, plus monthly reports from police, fire, and recreation departments.

• Specific Use Permit for Tashon Williams for a manufactured home at 703 SW First Street
• Discussion of multi-housing unit project at South Magnolia
• Bids/repairs to culverts and ditches at Roger Seaton property
• Action on limiting multi-housing grant development between Mesquite and Walnut Avenue due to contamination
• Action on subdividing multi-housing lots so each unit is on its own property

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will consider rescinding two prior actions due to procedural issues, approve new lease agreements, and decide on selling property. The board will also discuss reports and the status of repairs.

• Rescind prior Gene's BBQ lease agreement due to improper procedure
• New lease agreement with Gene's BBQ
• Lease agreement with Henry Morales DBA Chuggies Tacos
• Sale of 2.103 acres on HCR 3363 to Devon Perkins
• Rescind prior Chamber of Commerce funding for Magnolias & Mistletoe

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved several routine items, including a general obligation refunding bond, resolutions for a CDBG grant, and ordinances certifying election results and setting a May 2021 election. They also accepted a $13,000 audit proposal and a donated property. Discussion included a drainage issue at a feed store and a pending multi-housing project.

• Approved General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2021, with ad valorem tax levy
• Accepted $13,000 audit bid from William Grimsley
• Accepted donated property at South Live Oak Avenue, Blk 111 LT 1 & 2
• Approved ordinance for May 1, 2021 election for two council seats and mayor
• Discussed drainage damage at Feed Store; requested two more bids

The Hubbard City Council approved the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, adopted CDBG civil rights policies, and proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month. The council also approved an audit proposal, accepted donated property, and established procedures for the May 1, 2021 general election. Additionally, the council discussed a drainage issue at the Feed Store and requested more bids.

• Approved Series 2021 General Obligation Refunding Bond (4-0)
• Approved 2020 CDBG program contract signators (4-0)
• Adopted CDBG Civil Rights policies (4-0)
• Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 012021-01 designating the Hillsboro Reporter as the official newspaper (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 012021-02 certifying November 3, 2020 election results (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 012021-03 establishing May 1, 2021 general election procedures (5-0)
• Accepted $13,000 audit proposal from William Grimsley (5-0)