City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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)
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