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 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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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

Public Hearing Announcements

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss amendments to zoning ordinances regarding home occupations and allowed use tables. The council will also consider the abandonment of two specific alleys.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for Chapter 14, Section 14.02.070 (Home occupations) and Section 14.02.072 (Allowed use table)
• Abandonment of an alley in the 500 block of E Bell
• Abandonment of an alley in the 800 block of San Gabriel

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

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding fees, flood prevention, and home occupations. The body will also hold public hearings on alley abandonments and deliberate on real property for commercial and industrial development.

• Public hearings for alley right-of-way abandonments in the 800 block of San Gabriel and 500 block of East Bell
• Funding request from The East Bell Taphouse for Rocktoberfest using hotel occupancy tax funds
• Proposed amendments to the Master Fee schedule for solid waste, utility deposits, new meter installs, and Patterson Center rentals
• Discussion of a utility rate study
• Deliberation on real property at 1166 W. Hwy 79 and a 100-acre industrial property purchase by Rockdale MDD

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 will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding home occupation ordinance amendments and a conditional use permit. The body will also hold a workshop on the Zoning Ordinance and receive departmental reports.

• Recommendation on ordinance amendment to Chapter 14 Sec. 14.02.072 regarding Home Occupations and Allowed Use Table
• Conditional use permit request for climate-controlled storage at 1817 West Cameron
• Workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance
• Monthly Code Enforcement report
• Monthly Development Services Department report

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 Airport Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss airport operations. The board will also consider necessary actions regarding airport maintenance and grants.

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

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)

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

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will meet on August 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including property purchases, financing resolutions, and partnerships with organizations like the Korea Texas Forum and Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes a workshop on industrial park development and an executive session for real estate and economic development negotiations.

• Consider Resolution 2025-05 for property purchase authorization
• Consider financing resolution with Government Capital
• Approve sponsorship with Korea Texas Forum and Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce membership
• Approve proposals from KPA Engineering and Covey for industrial park site plans
• Approve proposal from Found Tx for marketing collateral creation

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 City Council will discuss the annual budget for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Members will consider ordinances to establish the 2025 tax rate and ratify a property tax revenue increase. The meeting also includes a review of the Youth Diversion Program for Trans VR.

• Annual budget for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026
• Ordinance to establish the 2025 tax rate
• Ordinance ratifying property tax revenue increase for FY 2025-26
• Youth Diversion Program for Trans VR
• Executive session regarding the City Manager

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 will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate, and vote on routine ordinances including fee adjustments and a $1.26M bond for street and park improvements. The meeting also includes presentations on youth diversion and CASA, and an executive session on commercial property and city manager matters.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-26 budget (Oct 1, 2025–Sep 30, 2026)
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate for City of Rockdale
• Vote on $1,260,000 limited tax note for street reconstruction and park improvements
• Amendments to building permit, subdivision fee, and flood damage prevention ordinances
• Extension of bank depository contract with Classic Bank for one year

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

Public Hearing Announcements

The Rockdale governing body will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate increase for the 2025 tax year. The proposed rate ($0.88 per $100 valuation) exceeds the no-new-revenue rate ($0.85) but remains below the voter-approval threshold, so no election is required. Residents may express support or opposition at the hearing or by contacting officials.

• Proposed tax rate: $0.88 per $100 valuation (2025)
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.85 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing scheduled for [date/time] at [location]
• Average homestead tax increase: $127 (from $1,312 to $1,439)
• Total tax levy increase: $231,355 (from $3,424,825 to $3,656,180)

Public Hearing Announcements

The Rockdale City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and tax-rate changes at 5:30 p.m. on August 11, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Ave. The proposal raises total property-tax revenue by $385,099 (15.9%) and sets the FY 2026 property-tax rate at $0.88 per $100 valuation.

• Proposed FY 2026 budget raises property-tax revenue by $385,099 (15.9%)
• FY 2026 property-tax rate set at $0.88 per $100 valuation
• General Fund reserve balance proposed at $3,180,001
• Public hearing scheduled for August 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 505 W. Cameron Ave.

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommendations for projects funded through the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvements Program. The body will also hold a workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance.

• Recommendation for fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects
• Workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance
• Monthly code enforcement report
• Development Services department report

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 City Council will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 tax rate. The body may set a public hearing and direct staff to post the required notice for the proposed rate.

• Proposed 2025 tax rate

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 will meet on July 28, 2025, to discuss and vote on the FY2026 budget, a digital marketing grant for the Rockdale Historical Society, and a land purchase acquisition contract. The meeting will also include a workshop on incentive policy and EDA grant applications, along with a staff report covering economic development and housing initiatives.

• Consider and approve FY 2026 Budget
• Consider and approve Rockdale Historical Society digital marketing grant
• Consider and approve authorizing MDD Board President to execute land purchase acquisition contract
• Workshop on FY2026 Proposed Budget and EDA grant application
• Executive session for real estate and economic development negotiations (Project Ewers, Project Big Chill, Vintage Store)

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 City Council will hold a workshop for the FY2025-26 budget and consider the employee benefits schedule for the same period. The body will also review agreements and resolutions related to Texas Parks and Wildlife grants for local park improvements.

• Agreement with Langford Community Management Services for Bridge Park and Firemen’s Memorial Park grants
• Resolution for Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife grant application and local matching funds
• Proposed Employee Benefits schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026
• FY2025-26 budget workshop

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 will receive updates and take potential action on several specific park sites. The board will also discuss general city park projects and maintenance.

• Update and action regarding Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Update and action regarding Moultry Park
• Update and action regarding Skate Park
• Update and action regarding Bridge Park
• Update and action regarding Sumuel Park

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 provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

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 will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review operational reports. The board will discuss a new library aide, updated library hours, and grant updates.

• Discussion of a new library aide
• Texas Book Festival Grant update
• Implementation of new library hours starting in July
• Review of library reports for April, May, and June
• Summer Reading Program update

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.

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

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews for the city manager position. The agenda also notes that a majority of the council may attend a HOME Program key turnover.

• City manager interviews
• HOME Program key turnover

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

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews for the city manager position. The agenda also notes that a majority of the council may attend the Independence Day Celebration.

• City manager interviews

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

The commission will consider recommendations for two property platting requests to be sent to the City Council. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two commissioners and a workshop on board responsibilities.

• Final plat for 618 W Hwy 79 submitted by Winston Parks to divide into three lots
• Final plat for 1635 N FM 908 submitted by Juan Perez Jr to divide into two lots
• Swearing in of Commissioners Janie Mendoza and Nathan Flores
• Workshop regarding responsibilities of boards and commissions

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)

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

The Airport Board will meet to discuss airport maintenance and operations. The board will also consider action regarding the 2025-2026 RAMP grant.

• 2025-2026 RAMP grant
• Airport maintenance
• Airport operations

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)

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The Rockdale Cemetery Committee will hold a workshop to discuss maintenance and other needs for city-owned cemeteries. The body will consider actions regarding specific needs for three local cemeteries.

• Maintenance needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery
• Maintenance needs for IOOF Cemetery
• Maintenance needs for the Old City Cemetery
• Approval of April 1, 2025 minutes

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)

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

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will conduct a workshop on the FY2026 budget and hear from SLR representative Kayla Schnell. The board will consider approvals for audit and engineering agreements and appointments to the Rockdale Growth Alliance.

• Audit engagement letter with Brooks Watson, LLP
• Sales tax audit agreement with Avenu Insights
• Agreement with KPA Engineers for site documentation
• Appointment to the Rockdale Growth Alliance
• FY2026 Budget workshop

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 City Council will discuss the creation of the Central Texas Regional 911 Emergency Communications District and review the 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. The body is also deciding on several board appointments and an interim City Attorney. Executive sessions will cover real property negotiations for the Rockdale Airport, Rockdale Fair Association, and a six-acre site at 1166 W. Hwy 79.

• Resolution authorizing the creation of the Central Texas Regional 911 Emergency Communications District
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Sec. 14.02.123 sign requirements
• Preliminary plat for property at 1635 N FM 908 to be split into two lots
• Incentive agreement with Red Stag Grill for partial rebate of Mixed Beverage alcohol tax
• Ordinance adding wire network provider rates to the building and development fee schedule

The Rockdale City Council approved the consent agenda (minus item #9, later approved separately), an incentive agreement with Red Stag Grill for a Mixed Beverage tax rebate, a preliminary plat for property at 1635 N FM 908, and several appointments including to Planning and Zoning and the MDD Board. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance on network provider use of public rights-of-way, the 2024 Water Quality Report, and the FY 2025-2026 budget calendar. No action was taken on executive session real property negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0) after removing item #9
• Ratified Milam County Sheriff's Office agreement for additional officers (6-0)
• Approved Red Stag Grill incentive agreement for Mixed Beverage tax rebate (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 1635 N FM 908 into two lots (6-0)
• Appointed Janie Mendoza to P&Z Commission (term to 2/2026) (6-0)
• Appointed Nathan Flores to P&Z Commission (term to 2/2027) (6-0)
• Appointed Garret Muston to MDD Board (term to 9/2026) (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on network provider rights-of-way (6-0)

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

The Rockdale City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance regarding the use of public rights-of-way by network providers. This includes proposed changes to building regulations and the city's fee schedule.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Article 3.11 regarding network providers' use of public rights-of-way
• Proposed addition of A1.015 Wire network providers rates to the Appendix A Fee Schedule

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)

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

The Rockdale Library Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially take action on library operations. The board will also determine items for the next meeting agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on library operations

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 discuss appointments for terms expiring in 2026 and 2027. The body will also receive reports on code enforcement and development services.

• Recommendation to City Council for Planning and Zoning Commission appointments (terms expiring 2/2026 and 2/2027)
• Monthly code enforcement report
• Development Services department report

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)

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

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will meet on May 27, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including facade grants for local businesses, a tax rebate recommendation, budget workshops, and personnel changes. The meeting will also include a staff report on economic development and housing initiatives.

• Consider and approve facade grant for Red Stag Grill at 121 E Cameron Ave
• Consider and approve recommendation for mix drink tax rebate for Red Stag Grill
• Consider and approve amending facade grant application award to Cam Rock clinic
• FY2026 Budget Workshop
• Accept resignation of Board Member Bob Siob

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)

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

The Rockdale Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on airport maintenance, operations, and the 2025-2026 RAMP grant. No formal decisions are expected from the Rockdale City Council or Municipal Development District at this meeting.

• Discuss airport maintenance needs
• Discuss airport operations
• Review 2025-2026 RAMP grant

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.

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for a preliminary plat to divide a property into two lots. The body will also hold workshops to interview commission candidates and discuss the diagnostic report and Historical Preservation Committee.

• Preliminary plat for 1635 N FM 908 to divide into two lots
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission term expiring 2/26
• Discussion of Historical Preservation Committee responsibilities
• Discussion of the diagnostic report

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 City Council will certify the May 3, 2025, General Election results and swear in the Mayor and two Councilmembers. The body will also consider budget amendments, zoning changes, and various infrastructure projects.

• Annual HOT funding up to $10,000 for the Depot Museum and Visitors Center
• Budget amendment #6 for the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget
• Bid award for the TxDOT sewer line relocation project for FM 487
• Ordinances amending cemetery fees and zoning for Mini Storage Warehouses
• Replacement of the city phone system with Spectrum VOIP

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

The Rockdale City Council will certify the May 3, 2025 general election results, recognize outgoing Councilmember Kyle Walker, and swear in newly elected Mayor Ward Roddam and Councilmembers Daniel Willie and Esme Ruelas-Olivares. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro-Tem and consider budget amendments, ordinance updates, and funding agreements.

• Resolution canvassing May 3, 2025 election results
• Budget amendment #6 for FY 2024-2025 (Proudley)
• Second reading of ordinance amending cemetery fees (Kelty)
• Second reading of zoning ordinance amendments for mini storage and professional services (Blanchard)
• Approval of HOT funding agreement with Rockdale Historical Society up to $10,000 (Kelty)

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 will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2025. Business includes swearing in Boardmember John Lawhon, receiving a presentation from the Rotary Club, and reviewing minutes. The board will hear updates and consider actions related to Skate Park, Bridge Park, Sumuel Park, and Softball Diamonds, as well as discuss City Park projects and maintenance.

• Swearing in of Boardmember John Lawhon
• Presentation from Rockdale Rotary Club Special Projects Committee
• Review and approve minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting
• Updates and possible action on Skate Park, Bridge Park, Sumuel Park, and Softball Diamonds
• Discussion on City Park projects and maintenance

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 Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to consider a potential amendment to Sec. 14.02.123 'Sign requirements' and may make a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting also includes routine business: swearing in a new commissioner, receiving a presentation from the Chair on a recent City Council meeting, approving previous minutes, and receiving reports from code enforcement and development services.

• Workshop to consider and possibly recommend an amendment to Sec. 14.02.123 (Sign requirements) to the City Council
• Swearing in of Commissioner Dustin Higdon
• Presentation from Chair Williams on City Council meeting
• Review and approve minutes from April 1, 2025
• Receive monthly code enforcement and Development Services department reports

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 Rockdale Municipal Development District will conduct a budget workshop for FY2026 and discuss the Rockdale Growth Alliance. The board will consider several resolutions and an interlocal agreement with the City of Rockdale.

• FY2026 Budget Workshop
• Resolution 2025-04 declaring May 12-16 Economic Development Week
• Acceptance of the FY2024 audit report
• Execution of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rockdale
• Executive session regarding Project Pecan, Project Big Chill, Project Ewers, and Project Bobcat

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

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

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

• Discussion and potential action on airport grants
• Discussion and potential action on airport maintenance
• Discussion and potential action on airport operations

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 discuss a potential amendment to the city's sign requirements. The body will determine if a recommendation should be sent to the City Council regarding this change.

• Recommendation to City Council on amendment to Sec 14.02.123 “Sign requirements”

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 Rockdale City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of ordinances to amend zoning definitions and allowed uses, including mini storage warehouses and personal professional services. Other notable items include awarding a construction contract for a waterline replacement project, a wastewater reservation agreement with Sandow Lakes Ranch, and subsidizing the HOP ridership. The council will also discuss real property for commercial development and airport negotiations in executive session.

• Public hearing and first reading of zoning ordinance amendments to allow mini storage warehouses and personal professional services
• Consider awarding notice of award to Lopez Utility Contractors for DSWRF Phase II Waterline replacement project
• Consider wastewater reservation agreement with Sandow Lakes Ranch
• Consider subsidizing ridership for the HOP public transit
• Executive session to discuss purchase/lease of city-owned six acres at 1166 W. Hwy 79 for commercial development

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)

Public Hearing Announcements

The Rockdale City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, specifically regarding definitions, allowed uses, sign requirements, and conditional use permits. The meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Interested persons may submit comments in writing or attend in person.

• Amendment to Section 14.02.004 – Definitions
• Amendment to Section 14.02.072 – Allowed Use Table
• Amendment to Section 14.02.123 – Sign Requirements
• Amendment to Section 14.02.124 – Conditional Use Permits

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

This is the quarterly meeting of the Rockdale Library Advisory Board. The board will vote to approve minutes from October 2024 and nominate a member for a new chairperson. Updates will be given on library reports, the library director hire, and donations received for patriotic and Earth Day events. The board will also discuss ideas for the next agenda and library lawn maintenance.

• Approve minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting
• Nominate member for new chairperson
• Library Director Hire update
• Patriotic Book Donations Received
• Discussion on library lawn maintenance

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The Rockdale Cemetery Committee will hold a workshop to review the current City Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A) and the associated fee schedule for Rockdale cemeteries. The committee will then consider and take any necessary action on amending the ordinance. This meeting is the only substantive item on the agenda beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Review of City Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A) and fee schedule for Rockdale cemeteries
• Consideration and possible action to amend Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A)

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

The commission will review and potentially recommend changes to the city's land use and sign regulations. These items will be sent to the City Council for final action.

• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.124 regarding Conditional Use Permits
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.072 regarding mini storage warehouses
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.004 and Sec 14.02.072 to add personal professional services as an allowed use
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.123 regarding sign requirements

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

• Grants for the airport
• Airport maintenance
• Airport operations

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 Rockdale Municipal Development District will review financial reports and staff updates on industry and housing. The board will consider a facade grant for a property at 240 Green St and hold an executive session regarding real estate and economic development projects.

• Consideration of facade grant for Church at First Baptist, 240 Green St
• Executive session for Project Pecan, Project Big Chill, Project Orange Venus, Project Ewers, Project Green Potion, Project Bobcat, and Project Seed Sprout
• Review of Economic Development Cash, Investment, and Project Report

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)

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

The Rockdale City Council will meet to discuss and potentially vote on an agreement with the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce for annual Hotel Occupancy Tax funding to support the Chamber and Visitor Center. The meeting also includes a workshop with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Consider and take action on Hotel Occupancy Tax funding agreement with Rockdale Chamber of Commerce (Kelty)
• Workshop with Rockdale Chamber of Commerce

The Rockdale City Council approved an agreement with the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce for annual Hotel Occupancy Tax funding to support the Chamber and Visitor Center. The vote was 3-0. The council also discussed hiring an Event Coordinator to work alongside the Chamber to promote tourism.

• Approved agreement with Rockdale Chamber of Commerce for annual Hotel Occupancy Tax funding (3-0)

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for a short form subdivision at 801 Shelton. The body will also hold workshops on potential amendments to the Allowed Use Table and sign requirements. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Rockdale Mid-Century Diagnostic Report.

• Short form subdivision of 801 Shelton into two lots submitted by Martin Gutierrez
• Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring 2/24
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.072 to add personal professional services as an allowed use
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.072 and Sec 14.02.124 regarding mini storage warehouses
• Potential amendment to Sec 14.02.123 Sign Requirements

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Dustin Higdon to city council for a Planning Commission seat and approved a short form subdivision for property at 801 Shelton. The commission also held workshops on potential zoning amendments, including adding personal professional services as an allowed use and changes to sign requirements, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended Dustin Higdon to city council for Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved short form subdivision at 801 Shelton into two lots (5-0)

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

At this regular meeting, the Rockdale City Council will consider several consent agenda items including final plats for subdivisions on Texas Street and FM 487 that would create over 130 lots, and a proposal to retire police K-9 Roki to Sgt. Puente. The regular agenda includes first reading of an ordinance to cancel part of the May 2025 general election due to unopposed candidates, a budget amendment, funding requests using hotel occupancy tax, and approval of purchases for water infrastructure: an aerator up to $135,000 and rehabilitation of well #8 at $119,276. The council will also enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition and potential legal actions.

• Final plat for 81 lots on North FM 487 by Ranch Road Development
• Final plats for 22 and 31 lots on Texas Street by Philip Bargas
• First reading of ordinance cancelling part of May 3, 2025 General Election for unopposed seats
• Purchase not to exceed $135,000 for aerator at Texas Street treatment facility
• Approval of $119,276 to rehabilitate well #8

The Rockdale City Council approved the consent agenda, a budget amendment for the airport fund, a $27,000 HOT funds reimbursement to the Rockdale Fair, a grant resolution with a $178,000 city match, an aerator purchase up to $135,000, a $119,276 well rehabilitation, a $34,906.29 change order for downtown improvements, and a sign variance for Rockdale Food-mart. The council tabled the Chamber of Commerce HOT funding agreement pending a workshop and took no action on contracting with the appraisal district for tax collection.

• Approved consent agenda including plats and K-9 adoption (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance cancelling unopposed election portion (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved budget amendment #4 for airport fund (4-0)
• Approved $27,000 HOT funds reimbursement to Rockdale Fair (4-0)
• Tabled Chamber of Commerce HOT funding agreement until after workshop
• Approved resolution for POSGWC grant with $178,000 city match (4-0)
• Approved up to $135,000 for aerator at Texas St treatment facility (4-0)
• Approved $119,276 for well #8 rehabilitation (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 consider appointments for chair and vice chair, review monthly reports, and vote on recommendations to the City Council for four subdivision plats. The largest plat, proposed by Ranch Road Development, would create 81 lots in the 1100 block of North FM 487. Other plats include properties on Texas Street and US Highway 79.

• Final plat recommendation for 81 lots on 1100 block of North FM 487 by Ranch Road Development
• Final plat recommendation for 22 lots on 600 block of Texas Street by Philip Bargas
• Final plat recommendation for 31 lots on 700 block of Texas Street by Philip Bargas
• Preliminary plat recommendation for 3 lots at 618 US Hwy 79 by Winston Parks
• Appointment of chair and vice chair for March 2025 – February 2026

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission approved four plats for recommendation to City Council, including two by Philip Bargas on Texas Street, one by Ranch Road Development on North FM 487, and one by Winston Parks on US Hwy 79. The Commission also reappointed Doug Williams as chair and Joan Ratliff as vice chair, approved February minutes, and kept the 1:30 p.m. meeting time. No action was taken on new appointments for an expired term.

• Approved final plat for 600 block Texas Street (22 lots) with staff notations (6-0)
• Approved final plat for 700 block Texas Street (31 lots) with staff notations (6-0)
• Approved final plat for 1100 block North FM 487 (81 lots) (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 618 US Hwy 79 (3 lots) (6-0)
• Reappointed Doug Williams as chair (6-0)
• Reappointed Joan Ratliff as vice chair (6-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Kept 1:30 p.m. meeting time on first and third Tuesdays (5-0, 1 abstain)

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

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss and take action on several operational matters. The agenda focuses on airport infrastructure, maintenance, and funding.

• Airport runway lighting
• Airport maintenance
• Airport operations
• Airport grants

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The Rockdale Cemetery Committee will hold a workshop to review the current City Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A) and fee schedule for city cemeteries. They will then consider and take action on amending that ordinance. The committee will also discuss maintenance needs for Oak Lawn, IOOF, and Old City Cemeteries.

• Workshop to review Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A) and fee schedule
• Consider amending Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A)
• Discuss maintenance needs at Oak Lawn Cemetery
• Discuss maintenance needs at IOOF Cemetery
• Discuss maintenance needs at Old City Cemetery

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

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will review facade grant applications for two local businesses. The board will also consider a resolution to create a Rockdale Growth Subcommittee and hold an executive session regarding real estate and personnel.

• Facade grant for Liberty Family Dental at 302 Meadow Dr
• Facade grant for Di Hard Fitness at 220 Josie Lane
• Resolution No. 2025-03 Creating Rockdale Growth Subcommittee
• Executive session on real estate projects including Project Pecan, Project Green Potion, Project Orange Venus, Project Big Chill, Project Bobcat, and Project Ewers

The Rockdale Municipal Development District Board approved two facade grants, one for Liberty Family Dental and one for Di-Hard Fitness, and passed Resolution No. 2025-03 to create a Growth Subcommittee, pending City Council approval. The board also approved the consent agenda and held an executive session for real estate and economic development discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, and ED project balance sheet (7-0)
• Approved facade grant for Liberty Family Dental at 302 Meadow Dr, up to 50% reimbursement for signage (7-0)
• Approved facade grant for Di-Hard Fitness at 220 Josie Lane, up to $10,000 for signage on two sides (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-03 creating Rockdale Growth Subcommittee, subject to City Council approval (7-0)

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 three action items: accepting completed infrastructure for the DWSRF Water Distribution System Improvements Phase 1, authorizing a grant application for cybersecurity mobile device management, and accepting the 2024 Annual Racial Profiling Report. All items are presented by city staff for a vote.

• Acceptance of infrastructure for DWSRF Water Distribution System Improvements – Phase 1 (TWDB #62833 CID-01)
• Resolution to apply for State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for Mobile Device Management
• Acceptance of the 2024 Annual Racial Profiling Report for the City of Rockdale

The Rockdale City Council accepted the completed infrastructure for the DWSRF Water Distribution System Improvements Phase 1, authorized submission of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program application for Mobile Device Management, and accepted the 2024 Annual Racial Profiling Report. All three items were approved unanimously with 4-0 votes.

• Accepted infrastructure for DWSRF Water Distribution System Improvements Phase 1 (4-0)
• Authorized submission of SLCGP grant application for Mobile Device Management, naming City Manager Tim Kelty as Authorized Official (4-0)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Racial Profiling Report (4-0)

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

The City Council will discuss amending the 2024-2025 annual budget and several property rezoning requests. The body is also considering funding for the Sun Kissed Music Festival and the Chamber of Commerce using hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Resolution amending the 2024-2025 Annual Budget
• Rezone requests for 915 San Gabriel, 900 block of San Gabriel, and 815 Houston
• Final plat for 1100 block of North FM 487 into three blocks and 67 lots and two blocks and 42 lots
• Conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79
• Hotel occupancy tax funding requests for Sun Kissed Music Festival and the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce

The Rockdale City Council approved two rezones on San Gabriel (M-1 to R-3 PUD and C-1 to R-3 PUD) with added curb/gutter and 1.5 parking spaces per unit, denied a rezone at 815 Houston from A to M-1, and approved several other items including a $5,000 hotel occupancy tax reimbursement for the Sun Kissed Music Festival and a five-year KRXT antenna lease. The Chamber of Commerce HOT funding request was postponed until a joint meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including YMCA pool agreement, two Ranch Road plats, and accessory structures ordinance (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed John Lawhon to Parks Board (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 budget amendment resolution (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 HOT fund reimbursement for Sun Kissed Music Festival contingent on 50 hotel stays (6-0)
• Approved rezones at 915 San Gabriel and 900 block San Gabriel to R-3 PUD with curb/gutter and 1.5 parking spaces per unit (6-0)
• Denied rezone at 815 Houston from A to M-1 (0-5, 1 abstention)
• Postponed Chamber of Commerce HOT funding until joint meeting (6-0)

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a presentation from Chair Williams on the City Council meeting, approve the prior meeting's minutes, and hear reports on code enforcement and development services. Action items include reappointments to the commission, recommendations on two final plats by Ranch Road Development (67 lots and 42 lots) on North FM 487, and a conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79.

• Reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring February 2025
• Final plat by Ranch Road Development for 67 lots in the 1100 block of North FM 487
• Final plat by Ranch Road Development for 42 lots in the 1100 block of North FM 487
• Conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79 by Christopher Strickland (JM Civil Engineering)
• Monthly code enforcement and Development Services department reports

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission approved two final plats from Ranch Road Development for properties on North FM 487, creating 67 and 42 lots respectively, and recommended them to the City Council. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79, submitted by Christopher Strickland on behalf of JM Civil Engineering, and recommended it to council. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The Commission also reappointed Bud Houston to the P&Z Commission for a term expiring 2/2028.

• Approved final plat for 67 lots at 1100 block N FM 487 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for 42 lots at 1100 block N FM 487 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for gasoline sales at 715 W US Hwy 79 (5-0)
• Reappointed Bud Houston to P&Z Commission, term expiring 2/2028 (5-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)

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

The Rockdale Airport Board will discuss and take possible action on spending remaining funds from the 2024-25 RAMP Grant, as well as airport runway lighting, maintenance, operations, and new grants. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 10, 2024.

• Review and approve minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and take action on expenditures of remaining funds for the 2024-25 RAMP Grant
• Discuss and take action on airport runway lighting
• Discuss and take action on airport maintenance and operations
• Discuss and take action on grants for the airport

The Rockdale Airport Board met on January 28, 2025, and discussed several topics including runway improvements, use of remaining RAMP grant funds, runway lighting, maintenance issues, operations, and grants. No formal motions were made, and no decisions were approved or denied. The board did not approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting.

• No motion made on approving December 10, 2024 minutes
• No motion made on using Alpha Paving for runway improvements
• No motion made on RAMP grant expenditures (windsock lights or turnaround groundwork)
• No motion made on runway lighting trench filling and grading
• No motion made on maintenance (brass valve replacement, roof leaks)
• No motion made on airport operations (landing fees, fuel tank refills)
• No motion made on grants; Mr. Phillips recommends forgoing CIP at this time

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

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the second reading of an ordinance for the 2025 General Election. The body will also receive a presentation on a street assessment project and hold an executive session regarding commercial real property.

• Resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance establishing procedures for 2025 General Election for Mayor-at-large and East and West Ward Council Members
• Presentation on Street Assessment project
• Executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for commercial development

The Rockdale City Council unanimously approved amendments to the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing procedures for the 2025 General Election. Council also received a presentation on the Street Assessment project and discussed prioritizing street repairs. No action was taken on real property deliberations during executive session.

• Approved budget amendments for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for 2025 General Election procedures (6-0)
• Received Street Assessment presentation; no action taken

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

The Rockdale Municipal Development District will hold a regular meeting on Jan 27, 2025, with action items including a budget amendment, an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Rockdale, a digital marketing course, and a facade grant for Integrity at 339 E Hwy 79. The board will also workshop upcoming developments and growth strategies, and convene in executive session to discuss real estate and economic development negotiations (Projects Crocket, Orange Venus, Seed Sprout, Pecan, Kit Fox, 613 W Cameron Ave, and a downtown project).

• Consider and approve RMDD Budget Amendment
• Consider and approve amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Rockdale and RMDD
• Facade Grant for Integrity at 339 E Hwy 79 Rockdale
• Consider and approve digital marketing course
• Executive session: real estate and economic development negotiations (multiple projects and properties)

The Rockdale Municipal Development District board approved FY 2025 budget amendments and an increase to the interlocal agreement with the City of Rockdale to $5,000. They also approved a facade grant match for Integrity Roofing up to $7,500. A digital marketing course was discussed but no action taken pending more information. The board directed staff to coordinate growth strategy meetings with the City Council and stakeholders.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, and ED project balance sheet (5-0, Dalley abstained)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement amendment increasing amount to $5,000 (6-0)
• Approved facade grant match for Integrity Roofing up to $7,500 (5-0, Slobod abstained)
• Directed staff to coordinate growth strategy meetings with City Council and stakeholders

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

The Rockdale Parks Board will review and approve minutes from October 2024, consider recommendations to City Council for board appointments to fill unexpired terms, and hold officer elections. They will also receive updates and take possible action on the Skate Park, Bridge Park, Sumuel Park, and Softball Diamonds, as well as discuss City Park projects and maintenance.

• Approve minutes from October 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Recommendation to City Council for board appointments for unexpired terms (10/2025)
• Officer elections
• Updates and possible action on Skate Park, Bridge Park, Sumuel Park, and Softball Diamonds
• Discussion and possible action on City Park projects/maintenance

The Rockdale Parks Board approved minutes, recommended John Lawhon for appointment to fill an unexpired term, re-elected Lisa Benford-Roberts as chair and Mary Lou Loehr as vice chair, and approved moving forward with Phase 1 and 2 of the Bridge Park proposal. A motion to approve Phase 1 improvements to Fireman’s Memorial Park failed in a 2-2 tie. No action was taken on Sumuel Park or softball diamonds.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2024 (4-0)
• Recommended John Lawhon for Parks Board appointment (4-0)
• Appointed Lisa Benford-Roberts as chair (4-0)
• Appointed Mary Lou Loehr as vice chair (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with Phase 1 and 2 of Bridge Park proposal (4-0)
• Denied Phase 1 improvements to Fireman’s Memorial Park (2-2)

Cemetery Committee: Meetings occur as needed

The committee will hold a workshop to review the fee schedule and City Ordinance 2016-07-11 (9A). Members will discuss potential amendments to that ordinance and address maintenance needs for three city cemeteries.

• Review and potential amendment of Ordinance # 2016-07-11 (9A)
• Review of the Rockdale cemeteries fee schedule
• Maintenance needs for Oak Lawn Cemetery
• Maintenance needs for IOOF Cemetery
• Maintenance needs for the Old City Cemetery

Public Hearing Announcements

The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss a zoning change for a specific property. The body is considering changing the property's classification from A to M-1.

• Rezoning of property ID 27449 (815 Houston) from A to M-1 zoning classification

Public Hearing Announcements

The City Council of Rockdale will hold a public hearing and meeting on January 13, 2025, to consider an amendment to Chapter 14 (Zoning), Section 14.02.055(d) regarding accessory structures. The meeting is open to the public, and written comments may be submitted in advance. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing and meeting to consider zoning ordinance amendment for accessory structures (Section 14.02.055(d))

Public Hearing Announcements

The Rockdale City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider rezoning property ID 20530833 (located in the 900 block of San Gabriel) from C-1 to R-3 PUD zoning classification. The meeting is on January 13, 2025 at City Hall. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing.

• Public hearing on rezoning property ID 20530833 (900 block of San Gabriel) from C-1 to R-3 PUD
• Meeting at Rockdale City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Ave, at 5:30 p.m. on January 13, 2025
• Comments may be submitted in writing to City Secretary Shanna Johnson

Public Hearing Announcements

The City Council of Rockdale will hold a public hearing and meeting on January 13, 2025, to consider rezoning property ID 26478 at 915 San Gabriel from M-1 (industrial) to R-3 PUD (planned unit development). The hearing allows for public comments in writing or in person.

• Public hearing and meeting to consider rezoning of property ID 26478 (915 San Gabriel) from M-1 to R-3 PUD

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

The Rockdale City Council meets to discuss and vote on several items, including public hearings and first readings for rezone requests at 915 San Gabriel, 900 block San Gabriel, and 815 Houston, and a potential zoning ordinance amendment. The council will also consider a resolution amending the 2024-2025 budget, awarding a bid for wastewater treatment plant improvements, awarding a contract for the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project, and revising the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund policy, including a funding request for the Sun Kissed Music Festival. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approval of the investment policy, denial of Atmos Energy's rate increase, and extension of the firetruck financing agreement.

• Public hearings and first readings for three rezone requests: 915 San Gabriel (M-1 to R-3 PUD), 900 block San Gabriel (C-1 to R-3 PUD), and 815 Houston (A to M-1)
• Consider awarding bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project
• Consider awarding contract for CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project (Milam Avenue, Bell Avenue, Ackerman Street)
• Consider resolution amending the 2024-2025 budget
• Consider revising Hotel Occupancy Tax fund policy and funding request for Sun Kissed Music Festival

The Rockdale City Council approved a consent agenda including the investment policy, financial policies, and a resolution denying Atmos Energy's rate increase. They approved first readings of three rezones (915 San Gabriel, 900 block San Gabriel, 815 Houston) and an accessory structures ordinance amendment. They also awarded a $8,461,660 wastewater treatment plant improvement bid to Caprock Construction, a $352,701 downtown revitalization contract to S-Co Inc., and a $107,000 control cabinet purchase to Jeff Zapata Electric. A second reading for 629 & 633 W. Cameron was tabled, and a HOT fund request for the Sun Kissed Music Festival was moved to February.

• Approved consent agenda including investment policy, financial policies, Atmos rate denial (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezone at 915 San Gabriel from M-1 to R-3 PUD (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezone at 900 block San Gabriel from C-1 to R-3 PUD (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezone at 815 Houston from A to M-1 (3-1-1)
• Approved accessory structures ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Tabled second reading of zoning amendment for 629 & 633 W. Cameron
• Approved $8,461,660 wastewater plant bid to Caprock Construction (5-0)
• Approved $352,701 downtown revitalization contract to S-Co Inc. (5-0)

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

The commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for three property rezones and an amendment to the accessory structures ordinance. The body will also review subdivision requests and final plats for several local properties.

• Rezone request for 815 Houston from A (Agricultural) to M-1 (Manufactured Home Subdivision)
• Rezone request for 915 San Gabriel from M-1 to R-3 PUD (Residential Multi-Plex Planned Unit Development)
• Rezone request for 900 block of San Gabriel from C-1 (Commercial Light) to R-3 PUD
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 14, Section 14.02.055 (d) regarding Accessory Structures
• Subdivision and plat reviews for 214 E 1st, 730 Broadnax, and 204 Pine

The Rockdale Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of three rezone requests: 815 Houston (A to M-1), 915 San Gabriel (M-1 to R-3 PUD), and 900 block of San Gabriel (C-1 to R-3 PUD). The two San Gabriel requests were approved subject to curb and gutter installation and further Council review of parking. The commission also approved several plats and an accessory structures ordinance amendment, all forwarded to City Council.

• Approved rezone at 815 Houston from A to M-1 (5-0)
• Approved rezone at 915 San Gabriel from M-1 to R-3 PUD, subject to curb/gutter and parking review (5-0)
• Approved rezone in 900 block of San Gabriel from C-1 to R-3 PUD, subject to curb/gutter and parking review (5-0)
• Approved short form subdivision at 214 E 1st into Lot 15A with variances (5-0)
• Approved final plat at 730 Broadnax into Block 8 Lot 1 and Block 9 Lot 1 with notations (5-0)
• Approved short form subdivision at 204 Pine into Lot 1B (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment on Accessory Structures (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 (5-0)

Public Hearing Announcements

Milam County is accepting public comments until January 6, 2025, on a proposed amendment to its Community Development Block Grant contract. The amendment would remove flood and drainage facilities work on W. Davilla Avenue from the grant scope, as that work has been completed by other agencies. The change is requested to complete as much work as possible within the budget amid rising costs.

• Proposed removal of flood/drainage facilities work on W. Davilla Avenue from Pieser Street to halfway between Scarborough and Burleson Streets