Rockdale public meetings in 2025

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to review and discuss the City of Rockdale Charter. This is the only action item listed for the meeting.

• Review and discussion of the City of Rockdale Charter

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will meet to consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Partners. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for a Master Developer.

• Approval of memorandum of understanding with Partners
• Executive session regarding contract negotiations for Master Developer

The Rockdale MDD Board convened an executive session at 5:31 PM to discuss a memorandum of understanding with Partners Development, citing Texas Government Code §§551.072 and 551.087. No motion was made to approve the MOU; Partners Development will revise the MOU for the board’s review. The meeting otherwise consisted of procedural items and adjourned at 6:49 PM.

• Convene executive session at 5:31 PM to discuss MOU with Partners (held 5:31‑6:49 PM)
• No motion to approve MOU; Partners Development to revise MOU for board review (pending)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a workshop concerning the street analysis project. No other agenda items involve decisions, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and a pledge of allegiance.

• Workshop on the street analysis project

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council will consider several ordinances, budget amendments, and agreements, including a petition to annex land on FM 908. Items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single motion unless a councilmember requests discussion. An executive session will address real‑property negotiations with the Rockdale Fair Association before returning to open session for possible action.

• Annexation petition for property at FM 908, Rockdale, Texas – initiation and public hearing
• Second‑reading ordinance amending the Master Fee schedule for Library Fees and Vacant Commercial Structures
• Milam County Master Mutual Aid Agreement
• First‑reading ordinance abandoning portions of the right‑of‑way along Miller Street
• Annual budget amendment for FY2025‑26

The Rockdale City Council approved its consent agenda and adopted several ordinances, including changes to animal definitions and a right‑of‑way abandonment. Council members set a public hearing for the annexation petition on County Road 908 for January 12, 2025. The FY2025‑26 budget amendment items were tabled until the next regular meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, fee schedule amendment, mutual aid agreement, staff holiday calendar) – 6‑0
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending animal definitions – 6‑0
• Set public hearing for annexation petition at County Road 908 for Jan 12, 2025 – 6‑0
• Approved first reading of ordinance abandoning portion of Miller Street right‑of‑way – 6‑0
• Approved resolution for liens on abatement properties – 6‑0
• Approved first reading of ordinance for vacant commercial structure – 6‑0
• Tabled FY2025‑26 budget amendment items #15 and #16 until Jan 12, 2025 meeting – 6‑0
• Cancelled executive session on real‑property purchase, fire‑department claim, and legal consultation

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council will meet on December 8, 2025. The council will consider the second reading of an ordinance that would abandon portions of the right-of-way along Miller Street. No other agenda items are listed.

• Second‑reading ordinance to abandon portions of the right‑of‑way on Miller Street

The council voted six for and zero against to approve the second reading of an ordinance that abandons portions of the right-of-way along Miller Street and adds language to reserve any necessary easements. The motion was made by Councilmember Ruelas-Olivares and seconded by Councilmember Starnes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved ordinance abandoning portions of Miller Street right-of-way, with easement reserve (6-0)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will meet to review and discuss the City of Rockdale Charter. No other action items are listed for this meeting.

• Review and discussion of the City of Rockdale Charter

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a staff presentation on the November City Council meeting, review and approve the November 18 minutes, and receive monthly reports from Code Enforcement and Development Services. It will also consider a recommendation to the City Council to amend Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Sec. 3.12, concerning registration requirements for vacant commercial properties. A workshop on the street analysis project is scheduled as part of the meeting.

• Receive a presentation from city staff regarding the November City Council meeting.
• Review and approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.
• Receive the monthly Code Enforcement report.
• Receive the monthly Development Services Department report.
• Consider a recommendation to amend Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Sec. 3.12 for vacant commercial property registration requirements.

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the amendment to Chapter 3, Section 3.12 on vacant commercial property registration and will forward the ordinance to City Council, also by a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment for vacant commercial property registration and sent to Council (4-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Rockdale Charter Review Committee will meet to review the City of Rockdale Charter. The committee will discuss any proposed changes or updates to the charter. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Review and discuss the City of Rockdale Charter

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission will review and approve the minutes from its October 7 and 21, 2025 meetings. It will receive the monthly Code Enforcement and Development Services Department reports. The commission will also hold a workshop on the street analysis project.

• Approve minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
• Receive monthly Code Enforcement report
• Receive monthly Development Services Department report
• Conduct workshop on street analysis project

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 7 and October 21, 2025 meetings with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The meeting also included a code‑enforcement report, a Development Services report, and a workshop reviewing the city’s street analysis project, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved October 7 & 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The City Council will discuss a development agreement for a property on N. Wilcox Street and award a bid for the East Cameron Lift Station. Members will also consider updates to the Master Fee schedule and ordinances regarding fowl and roosters.

• Development agreement with Liberty 3D LLC for 712 N. Wilcox Street
• Awarding the bid for the East Cameron Lift Station
• First reading of ordinance amending Master Fee schedule for Library Fees and Vacant Commercial Structures
• First reading of ordinance regarding definitions and requirements for fowl and roosters
• Change Order #3 for the Sidewalk Improvement Project

The Rockdale City Council voted 6‑0 to approve the consent agenda, reappoint members to the Parks Board, and take first readings of library fee and animal‑owner ordinances. It also approved a development agreement with Liberty 3D LLC, awarded the East Cameron Lift Station bid to Arguijo Corporation, and extended the sidewalk improvement project completion date. The Quarterly Investment Report was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Reappointed Parks Board members Mary Lou Loerh and John Lawhon, appointed Tiffany Whitesel (6-0)
• Approved first reading of library fee ordinance (6-0)
• Approved first reading of animal‑owner ordinance (6-0)
• Approved development agreement with Liberty 3D LLC for 3D homes at 712 N. Wilcox Street (6-0)
• Awarded East Cameron Lift Station bid to Arguijo Corporation (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 extending Sidewalk Improvement Project to May 31, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Library Policies and Procedures Manual (6-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Rockdale Charter Review Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and then receive and discuss the city charter. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and citizen communications. No action by the City Council is planned during this session.

• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Appointment of Committee Vice Chair
• Receive and discussion of the charter

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a presentation from Jarrard Development. The commission will review and approve minutes from the October 7 and 21, 2025 meetings. It will also receive the monthly Code Enforcement and Development Services Department reports. A workshop on the street analysis project will be conducted.

• Presentation from Jarrard Development
• Approve minutes of October 7 and 21, 2025 meetings
• Receive monthly Code Enforcement report
• Receive monthly Development Services Department report
• Workshop on street analysis project

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council will convene in executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, or lease of six acres of real property at 1166 W. Hwy 79 for commercial development. The council will reconvene in open session to take any appropriate action.

• Executive session to discuss real property at 1166 W. Hwy 79
• Discussion on commercial development of six acres
• Potential action on real property purchase, exchange, or lease

The council voted 4‑0 to authorize the city manager to pursue discussions about purchasing, exchanging, leasing, or valuing the six‑acre property at 1166 W. Hwy 79 for commercial development. The motion was made by Councilmember Starnes and seconded by Councilmember Ruelas‑Olivares. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized city manager to discuss development of 6‑acre site at 1166 W. Hwy 79 (4-0)

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The Rockdale Airport Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss airport management. The board may take action regarding airport maintenance, operations, and grants.

• Airport maintenance discussion and potential action
• Airport operations discussion and potential action
• Airport grants discussion and potential action

The Rockdale Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No motions were made on runway maintenance, airport operations, or grant matters. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• No motion on runway repair proposals
• No motion on airport operations
• No motion on airport grants

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Municipal Development District Board will discuss and vote on several actions, including officer elections for 2026, facade grants for two businesses, a contract extension for marketing services, and authorizing the annexation of 100 acres. A workshop will present a retail strategies presentation and a marketing contract extension. An executive session will address real‑estate and contract negotiations related to master development agreements and specific development projects.

• Consider and approve MDD officer elections 2026
• Consider and approve Facade Grant for Red’s Corner, 235 E Cameron Ave
• Consider and approve Facade Grant for The Tint Shop Plus, 2200 W Cameron Ave
• Consider and approve resolution authorizing annexation petition for 100 acres
• Consider and approve contract extension with FOUND Tx for marketing services

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously (4‑0). It approved two $10,000 facade grants for Red’s Corner and The Tint Shop Plus (each 5‑0). The board authorized Director Jim Gibson to negotiate the master development agreement (5‑0) and adopted a resolution to file an annexation petition for the 100‑acre industrial park (5‑0). The officer election for 2026 was tabled and no motion was made on extending the marketing contract with FOUND Tx.

• Consent agenda approved (4‑0)
• Facade grant $10,000 to Red’s Corner at 235 E Cameron Ave approved (5‑0)
• Facade grant $10,000 to The Tint Shop Plus at 2200 W Cameron Ave approved (5‑0)
• Director Gibson authorized to negotiate master development agreement (5‑0)
• Resolution authorizing annexation petition for 100 acres approved (5‑0)
• Officer election for 2026 considered and tabled
• Contract extension with FOUND Tx for marketing services received no motion

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The committee will first approve the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a workshop to discuss maintenance or other needs for city‑owned cemeteries. Finally, it will consider maintenance and other needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery, the IOOF Cemetery, and the Old City Cemetery. No other actions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2025
• Workshop to discuss maintenance or other needs for city‑owned cemeteries
• Consider maintenance and other needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery
• Consider maintenance and other needs for IOOF Cemetery
• Consider maintenance and other needs for Old City Cemetery

Library Board: Meetings occur the 1st Thursday each quarter Jan/Apr/July/Oct

The Rockdale Library Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on library policies and procedures.

• Discussion and possible action on Library Policies & Procedures

The Library Board unanimously approved the minutes of the July 10, 2025 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to table the Library Policies and Procedures Manual review to a special meeting on October 21, 2025. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Library Policies and Procedures Manual review to special meeting Oct 21, 2025 (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to interview candidates for a commission term expiring in February 2026 and conduct a workshop regarding street analysis.

• Interview candidates for Planning and Zoning Commission term expiring 2/2026
• Workshop regarding street analysis

The commission met with a quorum and reviewed potential candidates for future commission seats and a street‑analysis workshop. No comments were received from citizens and no actions or votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a request to deny Oncor electric rate increases. The body will also discuss potential regulations for fowl and review several infrastructure project change orders.

• Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's request to increase rates
• Potential ordinance regulating chickens, roosters, and other fowl
• Change orders for Downtown sidewalk project, Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation, and FM487 sewer line
• Bid award for the East Cameron Lift Station
• Agreement with TXGovSolutions LLC for Cornerstone Public Improvement District collection services

The council approved the consent agenda and a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase request, both by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a resolution for the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade and awarded a grant‑admin contract to Langford Community Management Services. Several change orders for public‑works projects and a special assessment collection agreement were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Denied Oncor Electric rate increase request (6-0)
• Approved Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade resolution (6-0)
• Awarded grant admin contract to Langford Community Management Services (6-0)
• Tabled East Cameron Lift Station bid award until Nov 10, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved $17,306.60 change order for downtown sidewalk project (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 change order for wastewater treatment plant rehab (6-0)
• Approved agreement for special assessment collection services with TXGovSolutions LLC (6-0)

Parks Board Regular meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday every 3 months at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Parks Board will first approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a workshop to interview potential candidates for the Parks Board term that expires in October 2020. The board will receive updates and consider any needed actions for Veteran’s Memorial Park and its tennis courts, Moultry Park, Skate Park, Bridge Park, and Sumuel Park, as well as discuss overall city park projects and maintenance.

• Review and approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting
• Workshop to interview candidates for the Parks Board term expiring Oct 2020
• Update and possible action on Veteran’s Memorial Park and tennis courts
• Update and possible action on Moultry Park, Skate Park, Bridge Park, and Sumuel Park
• Discussion of city park projects and maintenance

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. No motions were made on updates for Veteran’s Memorial Park, Moultry Park, Skate Park, Bridge Park, Sumuel Park, or other items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The regular City Council meeting set for October 13, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The cancellation notice was posted on the bulletin board at Rockdale City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Avenue, on October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM, and media were notified.

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The commission will conduct interviews for a Planning and Zoning Commission term expiring in February 2026. The body will also hold workshops regarding the zoning ordinance and street analysis.

• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission candidates
• Workshop regarding the zoning ordinance
• Workshop regarding street analysis
• Review of monthly Code Enforcement and Development Services Department reports

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the agenda items consisted of staff presentations and workshops on zoning, street analysis, and development reports.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Library Board: Meetings occur the 1st Thursday each quarter Jan/Apr/July/Oct

The Rockdale Library Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The board will also review and approve the Library Policies & Procedures Manual. Additional discussion will cover library reports for July‑September, security camera considerations, and ideas for future agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

• Approve minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve Library Policies & Procedures Manual
• Discuss library reports for July, August, and September
• Consider library security cameras
• Plan ideas for next agenda

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The Rockdale Airport Advisory Board will meet on September 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to review the August 26 minutes and to discuss airport maintenance, operations, a courtesy vehicle, and grant opportunities. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Review and approve minutes from August 26, 2025
• Discuss airport maintenance
• Discuss airport operations
• Discuss a courtesy vehicle for the airport
• Discuss airport grants

The Rockdale Airport Board approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The board also authorized Darrell Phillips of Airport Innovative Solutions, LLC to prepare a proposal for runway upgrades, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized runway‑upgrade proposal preparation (3-0)

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Municipal Development District Board will consider several action items, including a financing resolution with Classic Bank, a 30‑day extension for a land purchase contract, and an engineering proposal for a 6‑inch water line to a new industrial park. Additional items include an engagement letter with Haley and Olson for contract negotiations and participation in the City of Rockdale’s waterline extension project. The meeting also includes a workshop on board appointments and master developer RFP criteria, and an executive session to discuss specific projects.

• Approve financing resolution with Classic Bank
• Approve 30‑day extension for land purchase contract
• Approve KPA engineering proposal for 6" water line extension for new industrial park
• Approve engagement letter with Haley and Olson for contract negotiations
• Approve participation in City of Rockdale’s waterline extension project

The Rockdale MDD Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a 30‑day land purchase contract extension, a financing resolution with Classic Bank, an engagement letter with Haley and Olson, and participation in the City’s water line extension project. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting then entered executive session before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda (including amended minutes item 7B adding “Classic Bank”) – 7 for, 0 opposed
• Authorized 30‑day land purchase contract extension – 7 for, 0 opposed
• Approved resolution to proceed with financing through Classic Bank – 7 for, 0 opposed
• Approved signing engagement letter with Haley and Olson for contract negotiations – 7 for, 0 opposed
• Approved participation in City of Rockdale’s water line extension project – 7 for, 0 opposed

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council will meet to discuss the appointment or reappointment of members to the Rockdale Municipal Development District. This action concerns terms expiring in September 2025.

• Appointment or reappointment of Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) members

The council voted unanimously to reappoint Rebecca Luckey, John King, Nathan Bland, and Joyce Dalley to the Rockdale Municipal Development District for terms ending September 2027. The motion was made by Councilmember Caffey and seconded by Councilmember Starnes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Reappointed Rebecca Luckey, John King, Nathan Bland, and Joyce Dalley to the MDD (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will convene a regular meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a workshop to discuss Rockdale Growth. No formal actions or decisions are listed beyond the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Workshop on Rockdale Growth

Public Hearing Announcements

The Rockdale City Council will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025, to consider a conditional use permit for a climate-controlled storage facility at 1817 West Cameron Avenue. The meeting will take place at City Hall located at 505 W. Cameron Ave.

• Public hearing for climate-controlled storage permit at 1817 W. Cameron Ave
• City Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
• Zoning regulations and maps available for viewing at City Hall

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council approved a $13,750 request from East Bell Taphouse to fund the October 5 Rocktoberfest using hotel occupancy tax dollars. It denied two alley right‑of‑way abandonment requests, one on San Gabriel and one on East Bell. The council appointed three members to the Rockdale Housing Authority and required advertising for Municipal Development District positions. Additional actions included awarding a code‑enforcement contract, approving a fee‑schedule ordinance, and authorizing a funding request for the airport maintenance program.

• Approved $13,750 hotel tax funding for Rocktoberfest (4-0)
• Denied right‑of‑way abandonment for 800 block San Gabriel alley (0-4)
• Denied right‑of‑way abandonment for 500 block East Bell alley (0-4)
• Appointed Charles Miles, Shannon Kornegay, Pam King to Housing Authority (4-0)
• Required City to advertise for Municipal Development District positions (4-0)
• Awarded code enforcement abatement contract to Integrity Roofing, LLC (4-0)
• Approved resolution to seek funding for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of master fee schedule ordinance (solid waste, utilities, rentals) (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5 and 19 meetings. It approved a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Home Occupations ordinance to comply with new state law. The commission voted to table the conditional‑use permit request for climate‑controlled storage at 1817 West Cameron until the applicant can attend a meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 5 & 19 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council to amend Home Occupations ordinance (4‑0)
• Tabled conditional‑use permit request for 1817 West Cameron (4‑0)

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The board approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The board discussed airport maintenance, operations, and the 2025‑2026 RAMP grant but took no further action. No motions were made on those items.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct a workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance. No other formal decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop on zoning classifications but did not adopt any new measures. The only formal action was the approval of the meeting minutes on September 2, 2025. No votes or decisions on ordinances, permits, or projects were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council authorized the Youth Diversion Program for Trans VR and approved a new employment agreement for the city manager that requires residence within city limits. It also adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26, ratified the associated property tax revenue increase, and set the 2025 tax rate at $0.85 per $100 assessed valuation.

• Authorized city manager to proceed with Youth Diversion Program for Trans VR (5-0)
• Approved city manager employment agreement requiring residence within city limits (6-0)
• Adopted annual budget for FY 2025-26 (7-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase for FY 2025-26 budget (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 tax rate of $0.85 per $100 assessed valuation (debt service $0.160057, M&O $0.689943) (7-0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council voted unanimously to authorize the issuance and sale of a $1,260,000 limited tax note to fund street reconstruction and park improvements. It also extended the city’s depository contract with Classic Bank for one year and approved several ordinance readings and a reimbursement of a $10,000 donation. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, ordinance amendments) – 6-0
• Extended Classic Bank depository contract for one year – 6-0
• Authorized issuance and sale of $1.26 M tax note for street reconstruction and park improvements – 6-0
• Approved first reading of Flood Damage Prevention ordinance amendment – 6-0
• Approved first reading of Master Fee Schedule amendment for solid waste, utilities, and rentals – 6-0
• Authorized mayor to apply for General Land Office grant – 6-0
• Approved reimbursement of $10,000 donation for Firemen’s Memorial Park improvements – 6-0

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The commission met on August 5, 2025 with a quorum and heard a presentation on final plats and a potential street‑improvement tax note. They received the monthly code‑enforcement and Development Services reports. The commission voted six in favor and none opposed to approve the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions were made.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council voted unanimously to adopt a proposed tax rate of $0.88 for 2025. They also approved scheduling public hearings on the 2025 tax rate and budget for August 11, 2025. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Set 2025 proposed tax rate at $0.88 (5-0)
• Schedule public hearings for 2025 tax rate and budget on Aug 11, 2025 (5-0)

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Municipal Development District Board approved the FY 2026 budget with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a digital marketing reimbursement grant of up to $500 for the Rockdale Historical Society, also 7‑0. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, and no motion was made on the land‑purchase contract. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss real‑estate and economic‑development projects.

• Approved consent agenda (7 for, 0 opposed)
• Approved FY 2026 Budget (7 for, 0 opposed)
• Approved up to $500 digital marketing grant for Rockdale Historical Society (7 for, 0 opposed)
• No motion made on authorizing land purchase acquisition contract
• Convened executive session to discuss real‑estate and economic‑development projects

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council voted 4‑0 to authorize the city manager to sign an agreement with Langford Community Management Services for preparing and administering a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for Bridge Park and Firemen’s Memorial Park. It also approved a resolution, 4‑0, to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, certify matching funds, and designate the city manager as the local representative. Additionally, the council approved the employee benefits schedule for FY 2025‑2026, 4‑0, and set a special meeting for August 4 to discuss the FY 2025‑26 budget and tax rate.

• Authorized city manager to execute grant agreement with Langford Community Management Services (4‑0)
• Approved resolution to submit Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application and certify matching funds (4‑0)
• Accepted FY 2025‑2026 employee benefits schedule and authorized city manager to sign (4‑0)
• Scheduled special council meeting for August 4, 2025 to discuss FY 2025‑26 budget and tax rate

Parks Board Regular meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday every 3 months at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Parks Board voted to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Boardmember Lawhon, seconded by Boardmember Carver, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions or motions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council approved its consent agenda unanimously. It also adopted Budget Amendment #8 for the FY 2024‑2025 budget, gave a first reading to an ordinance amending Section Al.001 Building Permits, and passed a resolution suspending Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed July 31, 2025 effective date for ninety days. Additionally, the council classified a retired animal‑transport trailer as surplus and approved its donation to the City of Cameron.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 for FY 2024‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Section Al.001 Building Permits (5‑0)
• Approved resolution suspending Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s July 31, 2025 effective date for 90 days (5‑0)
• Approved classification of retired animal‑transport trailer as surplus and donation to City of Cameron (5‑0)

Library Board: Meetings occur the 1st Thursday each quarter Jan/Apr/July/Oct

The Library Advisory Board voted 8‑0 to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2025 meeting and the minutes of the June 5, 2025 workshop. The Board also set the next meeting for October 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 workshop minutes (8‑0)
• Set next meeting for Oct 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission swore in Commissioners Janie Mendoza and Nathan Flores. It approved the June 3 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved two final plats—one at 618 W Hwy 79 for three lots and another at 1635 N FM 908 for two lots—each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Swore in Commissioners Janie Mendoza and Nathan Flores
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved plat for 618 W Hwy 79 into three lots (6‑0)
• Approved plat for 1635 N FM 908 into two lots (6‑0)

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The Rockdale Cemetery Committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting by a vote of four in favor and none opposed. No other motions were made; discussions on cemetery maintenance were held but no decisions were taken.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The Rockdale Airport Board voted 5‑0 to approve the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed runway sink holes and a potential RAMP grant but took no further action. No other motions were made.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The board approved the consent agenda with a vote of six for, none opposed, and one abstention. It approved the engagement letter with CPA Brooks Watson by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved authorizing Director Jim Gibson to enter an agreement with KPA Engineers by a 7‑0 vote. No motions were made on the Rockdale Growth Alliance or the sales‑tax audit agreement; staff was directed to contact the comptroller about a sales‑tax issue.

• Approved consent agenda (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved CPA Brooks Watson engagement letter (7‑0)
• Approved KPA Engineers agreement authorizing Director Jim Gibson (7‑0)

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The Rockdale City Council voted unanimously to approve the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations. The amendment adds provisions for network providers' use of public rights‑of‑way and updates the related fee schedule. The motion was made by Councilmember Caffey, seconded by Councilmember Perry, and passed 6‑0. The change clarifies how network providers may use city rights‑of‑way and establishes fees for such work.

• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the April 15, May 6 and May 20 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also voted 4‑0 to recommend Janie Mendoza and Nathan Flores for appointment to the commission. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 15, May 6 and May 20 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended appointment of Janie Mendoza and Nathan Flores to commission (4-0)

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The board reviewed runway resurfacing problems, including sinkholes and needed windsock replacement, but no motion was made. Staff reported repaired lights, hanger doors, a leaking roof, and a new fuel station credit‑card reader, with no decisions taken. The board also considered a possible million‑dollar runway base project under the 2025‑2026 RAMP grant, but again no motion was made.

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda. It approved a facade and building reimbursement grant of up to $25,000 for Red Stag Grill at 121 E Cameron Ave and recommended a rebate of mix‑drink sales tax for Red Stag Grill at 124 E Cameron Ave, each with a 6‑0 vote. The board also accepted the resignation of member Bob Slobod and approved an amended $13,000 facade grant for Cam Rock clinic.

• Approved consent agenda (6 for, 0 opposed)
• Approved facade grant up to $25,000 for Red Stag Grill (6 for, 0 opposed)
• Approved recommendation to City of Rockdale for mix‑drink sales tax rebate for Red Stag Grill (6 for, 0 opposed)
• Accepted resignation of board member Bob Slobod
• Approved amended facade grant of $13,000 for Cam Rock clinic (6 for, 0 opposed)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the preliminary plat submitted by Juan Perez Jr for the property at 1635 N FM 908, dividing it into two lots, and to forward the recommendation with staff comments to the City Council. The commission also interviewed Nathan Flores as a candidate to fill a vacant commission seat. Discussions were held on the Historical Preservation Committee’s liaison and ordinance, and on the Unified Development Code, but no actions were decided.

• Approved preliminary plat for 1635 N FM 908 into two lots (6-0), send to council
• Interviewed Nathan Flores for vacant Planning and Zoning Commission seat

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council approved the May 3 general election vote totals and appointed Lin Perry as mayor pro‑tem. It adopted the consent agenda, which covered budget amendments and several ordinance readings. The council approved HOT fund contributions of $10,000 for the Depot Museum, a $10,000 reimbursement, and up to $3,000 for the Homecoming Association. It also approved a $28,203 change order for sidewalk reconstruction, a $557,224 sewer‑line relocation contract to Brazos Valley, and a Spectrum VOIP phone‑system quote.

• Approved election vote resolution (5‑0)
• Appointed Lin Perry as mayor pro‑tem (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendment and ordinance readings (5‑0)
• Approved HOT fund $10,000 Depot Museum contribution and $10,000 reimbursement (5‑0)
• Approved HOT fund up to $3,000 for Homecoming Association (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of sign‑requirements ordinance (4‑1)
• Approved Change Order #2 for sidewalk reconstruction $28,203 (5‑0)
• Awarded TxDOT sewer line relocation contract to Brazos Valley $557,224 (5‑0)

Parks Board Regular meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday every 3 months at 5:30PM

The Rockdale Parks Board met with a quorum and swore in new member John Lawhon. The board voted 4‑0 to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting. Updates were given on Veteran’s Park, Bridge Park, Skate Park, Sumuel Park, and the softball fields, but no motions were taken on those items.

• Swearing in of Boardmember John Lawhon completed
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The commission swore in Commissioner Dustin Higdon. It unanimously approved the April 1 meeting minutes (6‑0). It also unanimously approved the proposed amendment to Sec. 14.02.123 on sign requirements and will forward the ordinance to the City Council. No other actions were taken.

• Swore in Commissioner Dustin Higdon (action taken)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to Sec. 14.02.123 sign requirements and sent to Council (6‑0)

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved Resolution 2025-04 declaring May 12‑16 as Economic Development Week and accepted the FY2024 audit report, each with a 7‑0 vote. The board set the next meeting date for May 27, 2025, also by a 7‑0 vote. No action was taken on the interlocal agreement with the City of Rockdale.

• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑04 Economic Development Week (7‑0)
• Accepted FY2024 audit report (7‑0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 as next board meeting date (7‑0)
• No action taken on interlocal agreement with City of Rockdale

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 15, 2025 with a quorum. Commissioners discussed a recommendation to amend Section 14.02.123 on sign requirements, including allowing monument or monolith signs and a 2‑foot over‑roof allowance for attached signs, while prohibiting flashing or moving digital/neon signs. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

City Council - Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

The council approved a letter of engagement with Nichols and Jackson to pursue commercial development of six acres at 1166 W. Hwy 79 and other real‑property negotiations. It also approved several operational items, including a $25,000 reimbursement for the 2025 Rockdale Fair, a subsidy for HOP ridership, and the award of a janitorial services contract to WCD Enterprises. The council denied a Hotel Occupancy Tax request for the Rockdale Community Market and appointed Dustin Higdon to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additional approvals included a wastewater reservation agreement with Sandow Lakes Ranch and a waterline replacement award to Lopez Utility Contractors.

• Approved letter of engagement with Nichols and Jackson (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 reimbursement for 2025 Rockdale Fair (5-0)
• Approved subsidy for HOP ridership (5-0)
• Denied Hotel Occupancy Tax request for Rockdale Community Market (4-1)
• Appointed Dustin Higdon to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to WCD Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved wastewater reservation agreement with Sandow Lakes Ranch (5-0)
• Awarded DSWRF Phase II waterline contract to Lopez Utility Contractors (4-0-1 abstain)

Planning and Zoning Commission- Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 1:30PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the March 4 and March 18 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved three zoning code amendments: Conditional Use Permits (Sec 14.02.124), the Allowed Use Table for mini‑storage warehouses (Sec 14.02.072), and additions to Definitions and the Allowed Use Table for personal professional services (Sec 14.02.004 and Sec 14.02.072), each by a 4‑0 vote. No motion was made on the proposed sign‑requirements amendment, and the discussion will continue at the April 15 planning meeting.

• Approved March meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Sec 14.02.124 Conditional Use Permits (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Sec 14.02.072 Allowed Use Table for mini‑storage warehouses (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Sec 14.02.004 Definitions and Sec 14.02.072 Allowed Use Table adding personal professional services (4-0)
• No action taken on sign‑requirements amendment; discussion to continue

Airport Board - Regular Airport meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday each month at 3:00PM

The board unanimously approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to award the runway‑area contract to Austin Road Crew and the windsock‑pole contract to Martinez Concrete. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded runway‑area contract to Austin Road Crew (5-0)
• Awarded windsock‑pole contract to Martinez Concrete (5-0)

MDD - Regular MDD meetings occur on the 4th Monday each month at 5:30PM

The board approved the consent agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It then approved a facade grant for the First Baptist Church parking lot at 240 Green St. with a 7‑0 vote. Afterward, the board convened an executive session to discuss several real‑estate and economic‑development projects.

• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Facade Grant for First Baptist Church parking lot at 240 Green St (7‑0)
• Convene executive session to discuss projects and personnel (no vote recorded)