City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider several action items, including a maintenance bid for HEDC properties, funding for the Magnolias and Mistletoe event, and sponsoring a New Year's Eve Dance. They will also discuss the potential sale of property on Cypress Street and receive reports from the Chamber of Commerce and city staff.
- Consider and act on Clyde Patrick's bid for property maintenance
- Consider and act on $750 funding for 2022 Magnolias and Mistletoe advertising
- Consider and act on sponsoring New Year's Eve Dance at Civic Center
- Discuss sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street
- Approve minutes and financials for September and October 2022
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider a maintenance bid for its properties, approve minutes and financials, and discuss the sale of property on Cypress Street. Public comments are invited, including a report on civic center events.
- Consider Clyde Patrick's bid proposal for maintenance on HEDC properties
- Discuss sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street
- Approve minutes of September 12, 2022
- Approve September 2022 financials
- Public comment by Jason Hubbard on civic center monthly events
City Council
The Hubbard City Council is holding a special called meeting/workshop to discuss and potentially approve a revised Municipal Pool Lease Agreement. They will also consider advertising for qualified personnel to operate the pool. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on September 27, 2022, at 118 North Magnolia.
- Discuss revised Municipal Pool Lease Agreement
- Consider and act on approving revised Municipal Pool Lease Agreement
- Consider and act on advertising for qualified personnel to operate the Pool
City Council
The Hubbard City Council approved the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, set the ad valorem tax rate, and ratified a property tax increase. They also approved a new fee for delinquent utility bills, regulations on registered sex offenders, and an updated fee schedule. Two items were tabled: a request to dedicate a public area to a Vietnam veteran and a specific use permit application.
- Approved Ordinance 092022-23 adopting the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget
- Approved Ordinance 092022-24 levying ad valorem tax rates of $.6801/100 (M&O) and $.0187/100 (I&S)
- Approved Ordinance 092022-26 adding a collection services fee for delinquent utility bills
- Approved Ordinance 092022-27 establishing regulations regarding registered sex offenders
- Approved agreement with Hill County Emergency Services District No. 1 for fire department services
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved a rental fee structure for the civic center, set at $30 per hour for the show room and $75 per hour for both show room and ballroom. The board also approved financial reports and minutes from prior meetings, and discussed civic center events, accounting procedures, and a potential paid event coordinator position.
- Approved rental agreement with fees of $30/hr (show room) and $75/hr (show room and ballroom)
- Approved financial reports from Jason Hubbard for civic center events
- Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 meeting
- Approved August 2022 financials
- Discussed creating a paid Event Coordinator position
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, a TABC permit for beer and wine at the Hubbard Civic Center, and several facility improvements including refrigerator thermometers, pavilion water and lighting, and street lights. The board will also discuss repairing a portable sign and meeting with the Community Affairs Association about the Old Jail, along with routine reports and approval of minutes and financials.
- Consider and act on 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
- Consider and act on TABC permit for beer and wine at Hubbard Civic Center
- Consider and act on refrigerator thermometers for Hubbard Civic Center per Health Department requirements
- Consider and act on water and lighting for the Pavilion at the Food Court
- Consider and act on lights at 100 N East Street (Corner of Hwy 171 and Hwy 31)
City Council
The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the City Manager's proposed 2022-2023 budget covering General, Water, Sewer, and Sanitation funds. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting may also go into executive session for legal, real property, or personnel matters.
- Discussion of proposed 2022-2023 budget for General, Water, Sewer, and Sanitation funds
City Council
The Hubbard City Council approved the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, with the tax rate to be considered next month. They also discussed findings from a water supply study and a $149,500 bid to tear down the old water tower, though no formal action was taken on the tower. The council made appointments to the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation and approved the June 6, 2023 minutes and June 2023 financials.
- Approved 2023-2024 fiscal year budget (tax rate to be set next month)
- Discussed $149,500 bid from WRS to tear down old water tower (no action)
- Appointed 7 members to Hubbard Economic Development Corporation for 2-year terms
- Approved June 6, 2023 minutes and June 2023 financials
- Water plant losing water; contractor investigating possible membrane issue
City Council
The Hubbard City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two specific use permits for tiny/manufactured homes, a water conservation plan amendment, a garbage collection fee increase, and a plat amendment. They will also discuss food vendor placement and schedule budget workshops. The meeting includes an executive session on a police lieutenant's employment.
- Specific Use Permit for Susana Montiel: 14x32 cabin shell (tiny home) near 204 SW Third Street
- Specific Use Permit for Nelson Baldwin: 30x66 manufactured home near 500 SE 2nd Street
- Resolution R2022-05-04: Approve amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
- Ordinance 062022-20: Increase garbage collection rates effective September 2022 billing (due to Republic Services rate hike)
- Plat amendment at 407 North Mulberry Avenue, Block 27 Lots 1 and 2
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation held its regular meeting, approving budget amendments for food court revenue and expense accounts, minutes from prior meetings, and June 2022 financials. Public comments included concerns from a local food vendor about the placement of new vendors and contract termination. The board also discussed city utility line installations, police staffing shortages, and updates on local business projects.
- Approved budget amendments for Food Court Revenue and Expense Account (6-0)
- Approved minutes of June 13 and June 20, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved June 2022 financials (6-0)
- Public comment: Connie Davis discussed Gene's BBQ placement and contract termination
- Discussed police department short-staffing and utility line installation for Mr. Briceno's house projects
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to consider and act on bids for roof repairs and a water heater at the Chuggies Tacos establishment, and to consider and act on a pavilion at the food court. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Consider and act on bids for roof repairs and water heater at Chuggies Tacos
- Consider and act on pavilion at food court
City Council
The regular city council session scheduled for June 14, 2022, was cancelled by Mayor Mary Alderman. No business was conducted or discussed at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled by Mayor Mary Alderman
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation met on June 13, 2022, and voted on several items including terminating a contract with Gene’s BBQ, tabling bids for roof repairs and water heater at Chuggies Tacos, approving May 2022 financials, and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Terminated contract with Gene’s BBQ
- Tabled bids for roof repairs and water heater at Chuggies Tacos
- Approved May 2022 financials
- Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting
City Council
The Hubbard City Council is holding a special called meeting/workshop to discuss and then vote on amending the Fee Schedule Article A2.000 Miscellaneous Fees. The meeting includes public comments and an action item to consider and act on the fee amendment.
- Workshop to discuss revising Appendix A – Fee Schedule Article A2.000 Miscellaneous Fees
- Action item to consider and act on amending Fee Schedule Article A2.000 Miscellaneous Fees
City Council
The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, taking action on several items. They tabled a specific use permit application for 210 South Magnolia due to the applicant's absence and an incorrect address, and also tabled a budget amendment for the recreation department. The council approved resolutions appointing HFDC directors and reviewing the city's investment policy, an ordinance continuing the juvenile curfew, and scheduled a workshop on building permit and fee ordinances.
- Tabled Specific Use Permit for 210 South Magnolia (applicant absent, address incorrect)
- Approved Resolution R2022-04-02 appointing HFDC of Central Texas directors
- Approved Resolution R2022-04-03 reviewing City of Hubbard Investment Policy
- Approved Ordinance 042022-17 continuing juvenile curfew
- Scheduled workshop for April 26, 2022 on building permits/inspections and fees
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will consider leasing the Civic Center to Jason Hubbard, who is also scheduled to speak during public comments. The board will also vote on a side-door entrance at the Civic Center and establishing a food court at 106 NE 3rd. Routine items include approving February 14, 2022 minutes and February/March 2022 financials.
- Lease of Civic Center to Jason Hubbard
- Side-door entrance at Civic Center
- Establishing a Food Court at 106 NE 3rd
- Approval of February 14, 2022 minutes
- Approval of February and March 2022 financials
City Council
The Hubbard City Council approved a resolution calling a May 7, 2022 municipal election for three at-large council seats, a contract with MVBA LLC for delinquent utility account collection, and a police body-worn camera policy. They also approved meeting minutes and financials for December 2021 and January 2022. Reports covered city manager and police activity, recreation center food giveaways, and volunteer fire department calls.
- Resolution R2022-02-01 calling for May 7, 2022 election for three councilmembers
- Contract with MVBA LLC for delinquent utility accounts receivable collection
- Police Department body-worn camera policy with iCloud storage
- Approved December 2021 and January 2022 financials
- Volunteer Fire Department: 44 calls in January, 16 in February, 2 fires on 100 and 175 acres
Economic Development Authority
The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved two 1-year lease agreements with local food vendors, a $500 donation to the Chamber of Commerce, and the minutes and financials from prior months. A website development item was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting also included reports on civic center events and city projects.
- Approved 1-year lease with Gene Davis dba Gene's BBQ Pit (5-0)
- Approved 1-year lease with Henry Morales dba Chuggies Tacos (5-0)
- Approved $500 donation to Greater Hubbard Chamber of Commerce for Magnolias and Mistletoc advertising
- Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 and November/December 2021 financials
- Discussed website development for tourism; no action taken
City Council
The Hubbard City Council held a special called meeting and took action on several items, including approving a contract for sewer improvements, a waste disposal agreement, and a bed-and-breakfast permit. They also approved a water agreement, a budget amendment for police pay, and other routine items.
- Awarded TxCDBG Contract #7220199 to LC Paving for sewer improvements at Walnut Avenue, base bid $184,445
- Approved agreement with Derek Phillips for disposal of customer waste at Hubbard Wastewater Plant
- Approved Jason Hubbard's multi-use permit for B&B and pop-up food vendors at 703 North Magnolia, pending re-zoning
- Approved agreement with Post Oak Special Utility District for sale and delivery of treated water
- Amended 2021-2022 General Budget for police department pay increases