Rockdale public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM
The Airport Board will meet to discuss operational needs and board administration. The body will consider actions regarding airport maintenance, runway lighting, and grounds baling. The board will also discuss potential grants and boardmember appointments.
- Airport runway lighting
- Airport maintenance
- Baling airport grounds
- Airport grants
- Boardmember appointments
Public Hearing Announcements
The City of Rockdale will hold a public hearing as part of compliance with the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program for the Downtown Revitalization Program. The hearing includes a Section 3 presentation by grant administrator KSBR, LLC. The city has received funds to construct concrete sidewalks along specified segments of Bell Avenue and Milam Avenue. Citizens may attend in person or submit written comments.
- Public hearing for Section 3 presentation on TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program (Contract No. CDM23-0416)
- Sidewalk improvements on Bell Avenue: south side from Burleson St to Main St, both sides from Main St to Ackerman St, south side from Ackerman St to midblock before Green St
- Sidewalk improvements on north side of Milam Avenue from Main St to Green St
- Presentation by KSBR, LLC grant administrator Veronica Pauda
- Public hearing at 5:30 PM on December 9, 2024 at City Hall, 505 West Cameron Avenue
City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Republic Ridge Subdivision, including the creation of a Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3. The body will also consider a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 annual budget and a rezone request for 629 W. Cameron Avenue.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone 629 W. Cameron Avenue
- Public hearing and resolution to establish a Public Improvement District for Republic Ridge Subdivision
- Public hearing and ordinance to establish Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3
- Public hearing and ordinance for Budget amendment #1 to the 2023-2024 annual budget
- Consideration of an H.H. Coffield hangar ground lease agreement
City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM
The Rockdale City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance. The primary focus is the establishment of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3.
- Second reading of an Ordinance establishing TIRZ #3 for the Republic Ridge Subdivision
Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council on rezoning two properties at 629 W Cameron and 633 W Cameron from C-2 (Commercial Intense) to R-1C (Residential 1 Commercial). The commission will also receive presentations recognizing John Williams and Leslie Davidson, hear a report from Chair Williams on a City Council meeting, and review routine reports including code enforcement and Development Services.
- Public hearing and action on rezone request for 629 W Cameron (PID 13364) and 633 W Cameron (PID 13069) from C-2 to R-1C
- Presentation recognizing John Williams and Leslie Davidson
- Presentation from Chair Williams on recent City Council meeting
- Review and approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Monthly code enforcement report and Development Services department report
Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed
The Rockdale Cemetery Committee will meet to elect officers and review the current fee schedule and Ordinance 2016-07-11. The committee will also discuss maintenance needs for three city cemeteries.
- Election of officers
- Review and potential amendment of Ordinance 2016-07-11 and the fee schedule
- Maintenance needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery
- Maintenance needs for IOOF Cemetery
- Maintenance needs for the Old City Cemetery
City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM
The City Council will meet to discuss a grant submission to the Texas Department of Agriculture and a request for police radios. The body will also consider an agreement for repairs to Airport Well #11.
- Resolution to submit a CDBG grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture
- Resolution requesting Milam County purchase 800 Mgz Radios for the police department
- Agreement with Weisinger for rehabilitation of Airport Well #11 and installation of a new pump and motor
MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM
The Rockdale Municipal Development District will discuss community business survey results and growth strategies. The board will consider several grants for local businesses and marketing, as well as a policy regarding TikTok use on government devices.
- Facade grant for Cam-rock clinic at 602 N. Main St
- Digital marketing grant for Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland
- Policy prohibiting TikTok use on government-owned devices
- Resolution authorizing EDA grant application submittal
- Approval of Rockdale Shop Local Campaign printing
City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM
The Rockdale City Council will consider multiple items related to the proposed Republic Ridge subdivision, including rezoning property along Texas Street from agricultural to single-family residential planned development, a development agreement, and creation of a Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The council will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to ban TikTok from city-owned devices and vote on ordinance amendments regarding parking, outdoor storage, and noise. Additionally, there are presentations on Hotel Occupancy Tax fund reports for community events and a fiber optic installation proposal.
- Republic Ridge subdivision: rezoning three parcels along Texas Street (IDs 20077, 23877, 15190) from A to R-1 PUD and development agreement with Republic Ridge LLC
- Resolution adopting a Covered Applications Policy to ban TikTok on city government devices
- Second reading of ordinances amending parking on unimproved surfaces, open/outdoor storage, and noise regulations
- Variance requests: tree replacement at Dollar Tree, side setback at 633 W Cameron, building setbacks at 302 W Bell, and detached sign at 1013 W Cameron
- Change order with Alpha Paving for resurfacing on Okelly Street and sewer line repair at 202 West Cameron Ave
MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM
The Rockdale Municipal Development District Board of Directors will attend a Lunch and Learn on November 19, 2024. This meeting is a notice of potential quorum.
- Lunch and Learn at 134 N Main St
Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a recommendation to City Council for a board appointment to fill an unexpired term. They will also review minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and receive monthly reports from code enforcement and development services. Action items include considering final plats for properties at 1013 W Cameron Avenue and 310 Calhoun St, as well as a short form subdivision at 302 W Bell.
- Swearing-in of appointed Commissioner Robert 'Bob' Slobod
- Recommendation to City Council for board appointment to unexpired term (ending 02/2027)
- Final plat for 1013 W Cameron Avenue (Mike Richards)
- Final plat for 310 Calhoun St (Brian Boro)
- Short form subdivision for 302 W Bell (Randy Thompson)
Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed
The Cemetery Committee will hold a workshop to review City Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A) and the associated fee schedule. The body will consider potential amendments to the ordinance and discuss maintenance needs for three city cemeteries.
- Review and potential amendment of Ordinance # 2016-07-11 (9A) and Fee Schedule
- Maintenance needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery
- Maintenance needs for IOOF Cemetery
- Maintenance needs for the Old City Cemetery
MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM
The Rockdale Municipal Development District will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2024, to discuss and act on several economic development items. Workshops include the Dr. Perryman Hwy 79 Corridor Impact Report. Action items include annual officer elections, approving a water well rehabilitation project, and a digital marketing grant for Texas Medical Distributors. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss real estate and economic development negotiations for several projects.
- Workshop on Dr. Perryman Hwy 79 Corridor Impact Report
- Consider and approve participating in Water Well Rehab Project
- Consider and approve Digital Marketing Grant for Texas Medical Distributors
- Annual MDD Officer Elections
- Executive session discussions on Projects Pecan, Kit Fox, Maple, Garrett, real estate, and personnel
City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM
The Rockdale City Council and Planning and Zoning body are meeting for a community discussion titled "An Eastside Conversation." The meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2024, at Moon Brew Coffee Co.
- Eastside Conversation with citizens at 109 North Main Street
Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM
The Commission will review a request to change the zoning of property in the 1100 Block of Bushdale Rd from single-family to multi-plex residential. The meeting also includes reviews of plat recommendations for properties on S Wilcox and Texas Street. Additionally, the Commission will receive a presentation regarding Rockdale's Sesquicentennial events.
- Rezoning request for 1100 Block of Bushdale Rd from R-1 to R-3
- Plat recommendation for 320 S Wilcox into Lot 1 and 2
- Plat recommendation for 700 Block of Texas Street into Block 3 Lot 1A and Block 7 Lot 1A
- Presentation on Rockdale’s Sesquicentennial events
- Workshop regarding Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code