The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
City of Hubbard, Texas, TX

City of Hubbard, Texas public meetings in 2023

30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

City Council

City Council meeting for December 12, 2023, cancelled

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.

cancellationcity-councilnotice
Mon Dec 11, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard Economic Development Corporation cancels Dec. 11 meeting

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.

economic-developmentmeeting-cancellation
Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

Council to decide on manufactured home permit and ditch drainage bid

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.

zoningpermitsdrainageinfrastructurepublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council approves $912,000 drainage project and manufactured home permit

The Hubbard City Council approved a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 104 North Mesquite. Additionally, the council authorized a $912,000 bid from WR Utilities to reshape city ditches, starting in the Northwest quadrant.

Tue Nov 14, 2023

City Council

Council closes alley between S Pecan and S Live Oak Aves

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.

zoningpublic-workswaterpolicefirebudget
✓ Decided: Council approved closing alley in Block #83 and authorized deed execution

The City Council approved a petition to close an alleyway between Lots 1 through 8 of Block #83 and passed Ordinance No 112023-39 to vacate and abandon that alley. The ordinance authorizes the City Manager to execute a Quit Claim or Deed Without Warranty for the vacated land. The council also approved October 2023 financials and discussed upcoming water system studies and gas line replacement projects.

Mon Nov 13, 2023

Economic Development Authority

HEDC to decide on replacing building, buying marquee sign and portable bathrooms

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.

economic-developmentbuilding-replacementmarquee-signportable-bathroomscontractsfinancials
Tue Oct 24, 2023

City Council

Council approves budget amendment, hears $1.06M ditch project estimate

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.

budgetinfrastructurewaterdrainagegas-lineshousing
✓ Decided: Hubbard City Council amends 2022-2023 budget and approves minutes

The Hubbard City Council met on October 24, 2023, and voted 4-0 to approve an ordinance amending the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The council also approved the September 12, 2023, meeting minutes and the September 2023 financials by 4-0 votes. Additionally, the council heard monthly reports from the city manager, Wheatley Recreation Center, and the Fire Department.

Mon Oct 23, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Board approves $250/month food park rental for Bay Bays Brew

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.

economic-developmentfood-parkcontractsfundingeclipsesignage
✓ Decided: Board approves 90-day food park rental for Bay Bays Brew at $250/month

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved a 90-day trial rental for Bay Bays Brew at the food park for $250/month with utilities, tabled the electronic marquee sign purchase, closed out Chuggy's Tacos contract without legal action, and approved $750 for Chamber advertising. Repairs at Hwy 171 and 31 were approved at $3,825.64, and September minutes and financials were accepted.

Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council

Hubbard City Council approves budget, tax rate, and school resource officer deal

The Hubbard City Council held a regular meeting where it approved a specific use permit for a house move, adopted the 2023/2024 budget, levied the property tax rate, ratified a tax increase, approved the HEDC budget, and entered an interlocal agreement with Hubbard ISD for a School Resource Officer. The council also heard monthly reports from the city manager and fire department.

budgettaxzoningpublic-safetyinterlocal-agreementhousing
✓ Decided: Hubbard City Council adopts 2023/2024 budget and sets property tax rates

The City Council approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and ratified a property tax increase. Other actions included approving a specific use permit for a residential move-in and an agreement with Hubbard ISD for a School Resource Officer.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard Economic Development Authority votes to remove Swift Media billboard

The board voted to have a Swift Media billboard removed from HEDC property. Members also tabled a decision regarding the purchase of an electronic marquee sign for further review.

economic developmentcontractssignagegovernment business
✓ Decided: Hubbard EDC orders removal of Swift Media billboard

The board voted to have a Swift Media billboard removed from HEDC property. The purchase of an electronic marquee sign was tabled for further review.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

City Council

Hubbard City Council approves new budget, tax rate, and school resource officer

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 proposed budget and a total tax rate of $0.8870/$100. The council also authorized a salary split with Hubbard ISD to fund a School Resource Officer and decided to use bond funds rather than financing for two patrol vehicles.

budgettaxespoliceutilitieszoning
✓ Decided: Council approves 2023-24 budget and tax rate of $0.8870 per $100

The Hubbard City Council approved the 2023-2024 budget and a total tax rate of $0.8870 per $100 (M&O $0.6523, I&S $0.2347), both by 5-0 votes. They also approved a special use permit for a residential home, added a commercial poly-cart fee, created a School Resource Officer position with a 70/30 salary split, and decided to use 2023 Series Bond funds instead of financing for two patrol vehicles. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

Economic Development Authority

HEDC approves FY 2023-2024 budget and sponsors New Year's Eve dance

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.

budgeteconomic-developmenteventsinfrastructuresignage
✓ Decided: HEDC approves FY 2023-2024 budget and New Year's Eve dance sponsorship

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved its proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, sponsored a Country Western Dance on December 30, 2023, and approved the July 10, 2023 minutes and July financials, all by 5-0 votes. Discussion on purchasing an electronic marquee sign was deferred to the next meeting.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023-2024 budget, appoints HEDC board

The City Council approved the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, with the tax rate to be considered next month. It also appointed seven members to the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation board for a two-year term. The council approved the June 6, 2023 minutes and June 2023 financials. No formal action was taken on demolishing the old water tower, though council agreed it should be removed.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Hubbard City Council to discuss water supply study and board appointments

The City Council will discuss findings from a water supply study and potential well sites with KSA Engineers. The Council will also consider appointing members to the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation and scheduling budget workshops.

watereconomic-developmentbudgetgovernment-administration
Mon Jul 10, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approves $15,000 marquee sign and board reappointments

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.

economic-developmentboard-appointmentssignagebudgetfacility-maintenanceleases
✓ Decided: Hubbard EDC approves marquee sign purchase and budget amendment

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation voted to approve board member nominations to the City Council, the purchase of an electronic marquee sign, and a budget amendment for a metal building for Chuggie’s Taco. The board also approved utility terms in a lease agreement, a restroom removal bid, Civic Center repairs, and use of the Civic Center for the upcoming Homecoming.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Council

City Council approves three final plats and a special use permit

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.

zoningrezoningpermitshousingcity-council
✓ Decided: Council approves special use permit for Hub Retreat rental

The City Council approved a special use permit for Jennifer Talley's Hub Retreat, a rental for sewing, Bible study, and family gatherings, with a 5-0 vote. They also approved final plats for Edgewood Place Addition, Holly Addition, and a General Land Office multi-housing project, all by 5-0 votes. The council reappointed Kenneth Baldwin as Mayor Pro-Tem, approved the April 18 minutes and April/May financials, and accepted the City Manager/Chief of Police contract after executive session.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard Economic Development Authority discusses property sales and board applications

The board approved April and May 2023 financials and the previous meeting's minutes. Members discussed the potential sale of HEDC properties with a suggested minimum bid of $20,000 for parcels over 0.5 acres. The City Manager reported that groundbreaking for multi-housing is scheduled for June 8, 2023.

economic developmentreal estatehousingfinanceboard appointments
✓ Decided: HEDC sets July 5 deadline for board applications

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved a July 5, 2023 application deadline for board member appointments, approved the April 17, 2023 minutes, and approved April and May 2023 financials. No formal action was taken on the sale of HEDC properties, though discussion suggested considering properties over .5 acres at a minimum bid of $20,000.

Tue May 16, 2023

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on two special use permits and canvass election

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.

public-hearingspecial-use-permitelection-canvassingzoninghousing
Mon May 15, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard Economic Development Corporation cancels May 15, 2023 meeting

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.

economic-developmentcancellationtexas
Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council approves audit, fair housing, downtown revitalization, pool lease, waste contract

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.

auditfair-housingdowntown-revitalizationinvestment-policyjuvenile-curfewpool-leasesolid-wastecontract
✓ Decided: Council awards solid waste contract to Frontier Waste Solutions

The council approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year audit, adopted a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and approved several resolutions related to a downtown revitalization grant application. It also accepted a fair housing analysis, readopted the investment policy, continued the juvenile curfew ordinance, and approved a lease for the municipal pool. The solid waste disposal contract was awarded to Frontier Waste Solutions by a 4-1 vote, with Kenneth Baldwin opposed.

Mon Apr 17, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard EDC to review property sales, financials at April 17 meeting

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.

economic-developmentproperty-salesfinancialscivic-centerchamber-of-commerce
✓ Decided: Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approves March minutes and financials

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 20, 2023, and the March 2023 financial reports. Members discussed upcoming Memorial Day events and the recent Hill County Summit.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard economic development meeting rescheduled to April 17

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-noticeeconomic-development
Tue Apr 11, 2023

City Council

Hubbard City Council April meeting rescheduled to April 18

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.

meeting-schedulecity-council
Tue Mar 21, 2023

City Council

Council approves manufactured home permit and shed variance

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.

zoningpermitselectionssolid-wastegrantspublic-safety
✓ Decided: Council approves manufactured home permit and cancels May election

The 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, both by 5-0 votes. It also certified unopposed candidates and cancelled the May 6, 2023 general election. The council discussed solid waste disposal contract proposals but took no formal action.

Mon Mar 20, 2023

Economic Development Authority

HEDC board votes to sell all its properties, including Cypress Street parcel

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.

budgetproperty-saleparkscivic-centereconomic-development
✓ Decided: HEDC allocates Rails to Trails funds to City for park expenses

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved allocating the Rails to Trails budget amount to the City for park-related expenses, and approved prior meeting minutes and financials. The board also reached a consensus to sell all HEDC-owned properties, with stipulations for repurchase if breached.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

Council approves $2.55M certificate of obligation for city projects

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.

budgetfinancedowntown-revitalizationanimal-controlcontractsordinance
✓ Decided: Hubbard City Council approved a $2.55M certificate of obligation

The City Council adopted Ordinance 022023-32 for a $2,550,000 combination tax and revenue certificate of obligation. The council also selected service providers for a downtown revitalization program, approved past meeting minutes, and approved the January 2023 financials.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $CO bond issuance and downtown revitalization contracts

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.

budgetbondsdowntown-revitalizationcontractspublic-hearingfinancials
Mon Feb 13, 2023

Economic Development Authority

Hubbard EDC to amend Rails to Trails budget, discuss Cypress Street property sale

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.

budgeteconomic-developmentproperty-saletrailsfinancials
✓ Decided: HEDC amends Rails to Trails budget line item

The Hubbard Economic Development Corporation approved an amendment to the Rails to Trails budget line item, approved the minutes from January 16, 2023, and accepted the January 2023 financials. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were discussions only.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on selling old elementary school land to school district

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.

land-saleschool-districtcity-councilreal-estate
Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

City Council approves permits, leases pool, and sets May election

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).

zoningutilitieselectionsparks-recreationpermits
✓ Decided: City Council approves pool lease and sets May 6 general election

The City Council approved two specific use permits and a lease for the Hubbard Municipal City Pool. The council also established procedures for a general election on May 6, 2023, and designated the Hillsboro Reporter as the official city newspaper.

Mon Jan 16, 2023

Economic Development Authority

HEDC to consider lease renewals and new lease agreements

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.

economic-developmentleasesfood-courtproperty-salefinancials
✓ Decided: Agenda for Jan 16 meeting lists lease and financial items, but no outcomes are recorded.

The provided text is the agenda for the Hubbard Economic Development Corporation's January 16, 2023 meeting. It lists items for consideration, such as lease agreements and financial reviews, but does not record any decisions, votes, or actions taken. Consequently, no substantive outcomes can be reported from this document.