City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council of Hubbard, Texas, cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023. The notice was posted on December 7, 2023, by the City Secretary.

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023. The notice, posted December 7, 2023, contains no other business items.

• Regular HEDC meeting of December 11, 2023 cancelled

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 104 North Mesquite and to act on a bid from WR Utilities for reshaping ditches to improve drainage, starting in the northwest quadrant. The meeting includes a public hearing and citizen comments.

• Specific Use Permit application by Gabriel Lopez for a manufactured home at 104 North Mesquite
• Consideration and action on WR Utilities bid for ditch reshaping for drainage, beginning in northwest quadrant
• Public hearing on the specific use permit
• Informal citizen comments (5 minutes)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved closing an alley between Lots 1-8 of Block #83, bounded by S Pecan Ave and S Live Oak Ave, and authorized the City Manager to execute a quit claim deed. They also discussed a water supply study, a potential alley donation, and heard monthly reports from city departments.

• Approved petition to close alleyway between Lots 1-8 of Block #83
• Adopted Ordinance No 112023-39 closing and vacating the alley
• Discussed KSA water supply study and lift station project; bids to open Dec 15
• Discussed donating alley at SW Second and Cedar Ave to Lovely Hope Baptist Church
• Approved October 2023 minutes and financials

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including replacing a building at 100 NE 4th Street (formerly Chuggy's Tacos), purchasing an electronic marquee sign, and buying/placing portable bathrooms. The board will also consider Mac Stewart's contract, approve minutes from October 23, 2023, and review October 2023 financials. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Replacement of building at 100 NE 4th Street (formerly Chuggy's Tacos)
• Purchase of electronic marquee sign
• Purchase/placement of portable bathrooms
• Consideration of Mac Stewart's contract
• Approval of October 2023 minutes and financials

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023, the September 12 meeting minutes, and September 2023 financials. The city manager reported on a $1,056,000 estimate for reshaping ditches, a new well with a 10-year warranty, and upcoming gas line replacements by Atmos in 2024.

• Ordinance 102023-38 amending FY 2022-2023 budget approved 4-0
• September 2023 financials approved
• Ditch reshaping estimate: $1,056,000 from WR Utilities and Excavation
• New well material quote from SPI with 10-year warranty
• Atmos to replace gas lines citywide starting Jan 1, 2024

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved a 90-day trial rental for Bay Bays Brew at the food park, closed out Chuggy's Tacos contract due to delinquent payments, and approved funding for the Magnolias and Mistletoe Celebration. The board also discussed the upcoming solar eclipse and tabled a marquee sign purchase.

• Approved 90-day trial rental for Bay Bays Brew at $250/month with utilities
• Closed out Chuggy's Tacos contract; no legal action
• Approved $750 to Hubbard Chamber of Commerce for Magnolias and Mistletoe promotion
• Approved $3,825.64 bid for repairs at Hwy 171 and 31 property
• Tabled electronic marquee sign purchase

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) board approved the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and agreed to sponsor a Country Western Dance on December 30, 2023. They also discussed the high cost of a new electronic marquee sign, with a lease/purchase option at $37,000, and heard reports on city projects including housing, water line replacements, and a potential truck stop.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget (5-0 vote)
• Sponsored New Year's Eve Celebration on Dec 30, 2023 (5-0 vote)
• Discussed electronic marquee sign lease/purchase for $37,000
• Approved July 2023 financials and July 10, 2023 minutes
• Reported demolition of old water tower and upcoming water line replacements

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation met on July 10, 2023, and voted unanimously on multiple items including reappointing board members, purchasing an electronic marquee sign, and approving a budget amendment for a metal building for Chuggie’s Taco. The board also approved maintenance at the Civic Center and a lease agreement for Mac Stewart.

• Reappointment of board members Eugene Fulton, Marty Kimbrough, Evlyn Hawthorne, Bobbie Loud, Kenneth Baldwin, Curtis Ellison, and Laura Wagstaff
• Purchase of electronic marquee sign and installation up to $15,000
• Budget amendment for purchase of a metal building for Chuggie’s Taco
• Approval of $1,500 bid for removal of restroom facility at 100 NE 4th street
• Approval of maintenance and repairs at Hubbard Civic Center

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting on June 6, 2023, approving three final plats for Edgewood Place Addition, Holly Addition, and a General Land Office multi-housing project, as well as a special use permit for Hub Retreat. The council also approved minutes, financials, and a mayor pro-tem appointment, and discussed monthly reports from city departments.

• Approved final plat for Edgewood Place Addition at 404 Trimble Avenue, replatting Lots 114-117 Tract 1, Lots 118-119 Tract 2, and Lots 90C-93C Tract 3
• Approved final plat for Holly Addition in Part Lots 8 and 9 to meet septic tank requirements
• Approved special use permit for Hub Retreat (sewing, Bible study, family gatherings) after public hearing
• Approved final plat for 5.65-acre multi-housing project under General Land Office Contract No. 19-110-000-B466
• Appointed Kenneth Baldwin as Mayor Pro-Tem (5-0 vote) and approved April-May 2023 financials (5-0 vote)

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will hold a public hearing on two special use permit applications: one to convert a home into a retreat rental and another to place a manufactured home. The council will also canvass the May 2023 election, officially declaring unopposed candidates elected, and announce their swearing-in.

• Special use permit for Jennifer Tally to convert a residential home into a retreat rental at 200 NW 7th
• Special use permit for Wanda Bracken to place a 28x48 manufactured home at 806 SW 3rd Street
• Second reading of order of cancellation declaring Mary Jarvis Alderman (Mayor), Roger 'Scooter' Lynch (Alderman), and Marty Kimbrough (Alderman) elected unopposed
• Swearing-in of council members scheduled for May 17, 2023 at Hubbard City Hall

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. No business was discussed or decided due to the cancellation.

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year audit, adopted a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and passed resolutions to apply for the TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program and designate downtown areas as blighted. It also accepted a fair housing analysis, readopted the investment policy, continued the juvenile curfew, and approved a lease for the municipal pool. The council awarded the solid waste disposal contract to Frontier Waste Solutions by a 4-1 vote.

• Approved 2021-2022 fiscal year audit (5-0)
• Adopted Fair Housing Month proclamation (5-0)
• Designated signatories and blighted areas for TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization application (5-0)
• Authorized application to Texas Department of Agriculture for Downtown Revitalization Fund (5-0)
• Awarded solid waste disposal contract to Frontier Waste Solutions (4-1)

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss the sale of HEDC properties, a Chamber of Commerce report, and Civic Center activities. No major decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approve minutes of March 20, 2023
• Approve January and March 2023 financials
• Discuss update on sale of HEDC properties
• Chamber of Commerce report
• Civic Center activities and upcoming events

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation has rescheduled its regular April 10, 2023 meeting to April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains no substantive items, only the notice of the date change and a holiday greeting.

• Meeting rescheduled from April 10 to April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

This agenda is a notice that the City Council's regular meeting originally set for April 11, 2023 has been moved to April 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. No other business items are listed. The notice is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• Regular City Council meeting rescheduled from April 11 to April 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 401 NE 6th Street and a five-foot variance for a shed at 305 NW 2nd Street. They also certified unopposed candidates and cancelled the May 6, 2023 General Election. The council discussed solid waste disposal contract proposals from Republic Services and Frontier Waste Solutions but took no formal action.

• Approved specific use permit for Paul W. Woods for a 28x48 manufactured home at 401 NE 6th Street (5-0)
• Approved Aaron Waltz's five-foot variance for a detached shed at 305 NW 2nd Street (5-0)
• Certified unopposed candidates and cancelled May 6, 2023 General Election
• Discussed solid waste disposal RFP from Republic Services and Frontier Waste Solutions (no action)
• City Manager reported $500,000 Downtown Revitalization grant application for sidewalks from Family Dollar to Highway 31

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board approved routine items (budget amendment, minutes, financials) and discussed selling all HEDC-owned properties, including the Cypress Street property, with a consensus to determine values and include a reversion clause if sale terms are breached. The board also heard reports on the Chamber banquet and Civic Center activities.

• Amended Rails to Trails budget to allocate funds to City for park expenses (4-0 vote)
• Approved minutes for Jan 16 and Feb 13, 2023 meetings (4-0 vote)
• Approved January and February 2023 financials (4-0 vote)
• Discussed sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street; consensus to sell all properties
• Reported $140 window cleaning cost at Civic Center

City Council

The Hubbard City Council approved a $2.55 million certificate of obligation, selected engineers and administrators for a downtown revitalization grant program, and approved routine minutes and financials. Public comments raised concerns about a lack of animal control, particularly on Seventh Street, with the police chief noting no local or county program exists.

• Approved Ordinance 022023-32 authorizing $2,550,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2023
• Selected KSA Engineers for project implementation under the 2023 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization program
• Selected GrantWorks for administration/project delivery for the same downtown revitalization program
• Approved minutes from January 17 and January 23, 2023 meetings
• Approved January 2023 financials

City Council

The Hubbard City Council will consider issuing combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2023) and selecting service providers for the 2023 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization program. They will also approve minutes and January 2023 financials, and hear monthly reports from city departments.

• Ordinance 022023-32 authorizing issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2023
• Resolution selecting engineering/architectural/surveying service providers for 2023 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization
• Resolution selecting administration/project delivery service providers for the same program
• Approval of minutes from January 17 and January 23, 2023
• January 2023 financials

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation is meeting to consider amending the Rails to Trails budget line item, approving minutes from January 16, 2023, and accepting January 2023 financials. They will also discuss the sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street, along with reports from the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Center activities, and city staff.

• Amend Rails to Trails budget line item
• Approve minutes of January 16, 2023
• Accept January 2023 financials
• Discuss sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street
• Chamber of Commerce report

City Council

The Hubbard City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider and act on a resolution authorizing the mayor or city manager to execute contracts with the Hubbard Independent School District for the sale of two lots of land at NW Seventh Street and N Cactus Avenue. The property, which includes the former elementary school and playground, totals 4.95 acres. The meeting is otherwise limited to this single agenda item and adjournment.

• Resolution to authorize sale of land to Hubbard ISD
• Lot #1: Onstott Blk 15 Lot 2-7 and Pt St, Property ID 117759, 1.76 acres
• Lot #2: Onstott Blk 16 Lot 1 (PT A-12), Property ID 117761, 3.19 acres
• Property is former elementary school and adjoining playground

City Council

The Hubbard City Council held its January 17, 2023 meeting and voted on several items including approving specific use permits for two manufactured home placements, leasing the municipal pool, and setting procedures for a May 6, 2023 general election. All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved Specific Use Permit for Renaldo McKinney
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Nina Brown at 704 North Live Oak Avenue
• Leased Hubbard Municipal City Pool to David and Guyla McClinton
• Denied street light request at Highway 31 and FM 936 due to jurisdiction
• Approved Ordinance 012023-31 setting May 6, 2023 election procedures

Economic Development Authority

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider renewing a lease with Chuggies Tacos, discuss a new lease with Mac Stewart, and set food court rates. The board will also review minutes and financials, and receive updates on property sales and reports.

• Renew 1-year lease with Henry Morales DBA Chuggies Tacos
• Discuss lease agreement with Mac Stewart
• Set detailed rates for Food Court
• Update on sale of HEDC property on Cypress Street
• Approve November and December 2022 financials