Stephenville public meetings in 2021
64 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five preliminary plat applications and one rezone request. The plats involve properties on Clark Lane, Collins, River North, and Prairie Wind, while the rezone seeks to change 940 Harbin Drive from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2.5 Integrated Housing with simultaneous replatting. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 17 meeting.
- Preliminary plat for 110 Clark Lane (Parcel R63366) by Bosque Clark, LLC
- Preliminary plat and development plan for 525 Collins (Parcel R33237) by Cowtown Properties, LLC
- Preliminary plat for 0 River North I, II, & III (Parcel 40037) by Bosque Clark, LLC
- Preliminary plat for Prairie Wind (OFF) parcels in River North Ranchettes by Bosque Clark, LLC
- Rezone of 940 Harbin Drive from R-1 to R-2.5 Integrated Housing with replat (RZ2021-019 & RP2021-008)
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider several development-related items, including sidewalk and curb waivers, a final plat, and rezoning requests. They will also vote on an airport pump station expansion contract, hotel occupancy tax funds, and a system purchase agreement with L3Harris. The agenda includes multiple executive session items for real property and economic development negotiations.
- Award Airport Pump Station Expansion Project to Red River Construction Company
- Rezone 683 W. Tarleton from B-2 to R-1
- Rezone 817, 855, 865, 873 W. Washington from B-2 to Planned Development District
- Approve Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Buckle & Bugs Festival
- System Purchase Agreement with L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Council Committee Meeting
The Nominations Committee will meet to discuss member appointments for various citizen boards and commissions. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on five subdivision waiver requests by Maynard Holdings, a final plat for Spectra Student Living, and two rezones. They will also consider approval of the October 20, 2021 minutes.
- Subdivision waivers for sidewalks at 331 Choctaw, 250 S. Dale, 244 S. Dale (SV2021-006, -007, -009)
- Curb and gutter waivers at 250 S. Dale and 244 S. Dale (SV2021-008, -010)
- Final plat for Spectra Student Living at 2241 W Tarleton, 2241 Tarleton, 0 Ella Court (FP2021-001)
- Rezone 817, 855, 865, 873 W. Washington from B-2 to Planned Development (PD2021-003/004/005)
- Rezone 683 W Tarleton from B-2 to R-1 Single Family (RZ2021-018)
Council Committee Meeting
The Stephenville City Council committees will meet to review and discuss several items, including a hotel occupancy tax request for the Buckle & Bugs Festival, a system purchase agreement with L3Harris Technologies, a proposed park ordinance, and a professional services agreement for sewer analysis. These are review and discussion items, not final decisions.
- Review Hotel Occupancy Tax Request for Buckle & Bugs Festival
- Review System Purchase Agreement between City and L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Discuss Purchase of Demo Ambulance and Equipment
- Discuss Proposed Park Ordinance
- Review Professional Services Agreement with Pipeline Analysis, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Basin One
Advisory Boards
The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes and a THC report, discuss downtown flags and banners, and receive an update on Christmasville from Julie Lowrance. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Minutes from 11/10/21 THC Report Meeting
- THC Report Review/Discussion
- Downtown Flags & Banners Discussion/Update
- Christmasville Update by Julie Lowrance
Advisory Boards
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to hear a presentation from Texas Historical Commission (THC) staff about the New Main Street Community Report. The board will also announce the date of its next meeting.
One Time Event
The Stephenville Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review October activity numbers, receive an update on COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, and discuss the donations financial report and ways to increase donations. The board will also overview the Boards and Commission Handbook and hear board comments.
- Approval of October 12, 2021 minutes
- October activity numbers
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination opportunities
- Donations financial report
- Discussion on increasing donations
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for four rezoning requests, including properties on West Frey, Clark Lane, W Tarleton, and W Collins. They will also consider amending sign regulations for murals, approving a school resource officer MOU with Stephenville ISD, purchasing a used ambulance, and various consent agenda items. Several committee reports and financial reports are also on the agenda.
- Rezoning 1083 & 1065 W Frey from R-1 to R-2.5 with replat
- Rezoning 110 Clark Lane from R-3 to R-2.5
- Rezoning 683 W Tarleton from B-2 to R-3
- Rezoning 525 W Collins from Industrial to Planned Development
- MOU with Stephenville ISD for School Resource Officers 2021-2022
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on six rezoning requests, including two Planned Development applications and several district changes. They will also discuss sign regulations related to murals under Chapter 154. The meeting includes approval of the September 15, 2021 minutes.
- Rezone 110 Clark Lane from R-3 Multi-Family to R-2.5 Integrated Housing (RZ2021-016)
- Rezone 525 W Collins from Industrial to Planned Development (PD2021-002)
- Rezone 817, 855, 865, 873 W. Washington from B-2 Retail to Planned Development (PD2021-003/004/005)
- Rezone 683 W Tarleton from B-2 Retail to R-3 Multi-Family (RZ2021-017)
- Rezone 1083 and 1065 W. Frey from R-1 Single Family to R-2.5 Integrated Housing with replatting (RZ2021-015 & RP2021-007)
One Time Event
The Stephenville Senior Citizens Center Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive a presentation from Texas Health Resources on community resources, and review activity, financial, and donation reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation from THR on Community Resources
- Activity Report review
- Financial Report review
- Donation Report and Discussion
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: Capital Improvement Projects. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no specific projects, costs, or details are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of Capital Improvement Projects
Advisory Boards
The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss promotional items, Halloween-themed tour ideas, and upcoming community events. The agenda is largely planning-oriented with no formal votes or contracts listed.
- Daytripper Giveaways 2021-2022 (6 total)
- Spooky Tour Ideas
- Upcoming Events
Council Committee Meeting
The Stephenville City Council committees will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a tourism proposal, emergency preparedness, wastewater treatment contract, solid waste ordinance, backflow prevention, landfill permit, mental health leave policy, and budget adjustments. These are discussion items for the committees, with final decisions likely to come before the full council later.
- The Daytripper Proposal for 2021-2022
- Emergency Response Plan / Emergency Preparedness Plan
- WWTP Annual Operations Contract Adjustment
- Solid Waste Ordinance
- Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2021
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property at 645 McCart from Industrial (I) to Multifamily (R-3), and will discuss changes to zoning regulations to allow for the sale of alcohol. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting.
- Public hearing on RZ2021-014: rezone 645 McCart, Parcel R33258, from Industrial to Multifamily
- Discussion of changes to zoning regulations to allow alcohol sales
- Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021
One Time Event
The Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve the August 10 minutes, welcome new members, receive budget updates, and discuss program planning. The Parks and Leisure Services director and board members will provide comments. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes
- Welcome new board members
- Budget updates
- Program planning
- Comments from Director of Parks and Leisure Services
Advisory Boards
The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to nominate and elect officers, receive an update on the Farmers Market, discuss upcoming events the board might support, and set goals and objectives. The agenda is mostly routine administrative and planning items.
- Board nominations for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary
- Update on Farmers Market
- Discussion of upcoming events for Main Street involvement
- Main Street Goals/Objectives
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget and fee schedule. They will also consider two preliminary replats, new zoning districts for integrated housing and amendments to the R-3 district, and several consent agenda items including contracts and property sales. The meeting includes executive sessions on economic development and personnel matters.
- Public hearing and ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 budget
- Ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 fee schedule
- Preliminary replat at 555 Dublin Street (Parcel R73140)
- Preliminary replat at 0 South Harbin Drive (Parcel R73763)
- New Integrated Housing District (R-2.5) zoning ordinance
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled on the agenda.
- FY2021-2022 Budget Work Session discussion
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several property requests, including a replat at 555 Dublin, rezones to Planned Development for properties on W Collins and W Washington, and a replat on S. Harbin Drive. They will also discuss revisions to the R-3 Multifamily zoning district and a draft R-2.5 district. Formal action on the rezones will occur at future meetings.
- Replat of 555 Dublin (Parcel R73140) by Barron Stark Engineers for 555 Dublin Avenue LLC
- Rezone of 525 W Collins from Industrial to Planned Development (PD2021-002)
- Rezone of 817 W Washington from B-2 to Planned Development (PD2021-003)
- Rezone of 855 & 865 W Washington from B-2 to Planned Development (PD2021-004)
- Rezone of 873 W Washington from B-2 to Planned Development (PD2021-005)
Advisory Boards
The Stephenville Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, review long-term feedback, discuss the library manager's 5-year plan, and consider a new image for the library. They will also hear updates on summer programs, fall programming, and events like HEB's Boo for Books and Letters to Santa.
- Approval of June 16, 2021 minutes
- Review of Library Manager's 5-year Plan
- Discussion of new image for the library
- Update on summer programs and fall programming
- Planning for HEB Boo for Books and Letters to Santa events
One Time Event
The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend changes to pavilion rules, general parks and facility rules, and policies regarding animals in parks. These are discussion items on the regular agenda, with no final decisions indicated.
- Discussion of pavilion rules
- Discussion of parks and facility rules
- Discussion of animals in the parks
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is meeting for a work session focused solely on the FY2021-2022 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion and review of the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- FY2021-2022 budget work session
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adjustments to additional requirements placed on a planned development located at 2241 W. Tarleton. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.
- Consider adjustments to additional requirements for a planned development at 2241 W. Tarleton
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will set the maximum proposed tax rate for 2021 and schedule a public hearing on it, as part of the FY 2021-2022 budget process. The agenda also includes several public hearings and votes on zoning and plat requests, a police department reorganization, and a paid quarantine leave policy. Several items are routine or procedural, including consent agenda approvals and committee reports.
- Set maximum proposed tax rate for 2021
- Ordinance adding Section 4.12 Paid Quarantine Leave Policy
- Rezone 408 Morgan Mill Rd from R-1 to B-2
- Preliminary plats at 422 S Lillian, 1600 W Swan, 1601 W Swan, 2675 W Overhill
- Ordinance to allow sale of alcohol in certain zoning districts
Advisory Boards
The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss tourism-related items. The agenda includes an update on the upcoming TSU Athletics season, a review of key calendar dates for upcoming events, a wrap-up report on the Moo-La Fest, and ideas for the Spooky Tour.
- Update on TSU Athletics upcoming season by Casey Hogan
- Review of key calendar dates for upcoming events
- Moo-La Fest event wrap-up report
- Discussion of ideas for Spooky Tour
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a property at 0 Choctaw Rd from Industrial (I) to Single Family Residential (R-1). They will also consider a resolution to rename Fire Station No. 2. The meeting is a special session with these two main items.
- Public hearing on rezoning 0 Choctaw Rd (Parcel R34558) from Industrial to Single Family Residential
- Ordinance to rezone 0 Choctaw Rd from Industrial (I) to Single Family Residential (R-1)
- Resolution to rename Fire Station No. 2
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use items, including a street closure, two rezones, and four preliminary plat applications. The agenda includes both residential and commercial rezoning requests and subdivision plats for new lots.
- Closure and abandonment of undeveloped portion of Fifth Avenue (SC2021-004)
- Rezone 408 Morgan Mill Rd from R-1 to B-2 (RZ2021-012)
- Rezone 0 Choctaw Rd from Industrial to R-1 (RZ2021-013)
- Preliminary plats for 64 lots each at 422 S Lillian, 1600 W Swan, and 1601 W Swan (PP2021-001, 002, 003)
- Preliminary plat for unplatted parcel at 2675 W Overhill (PP2021-004)
Board of Adjustment
The Stephenville Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from David Baskett. The applicant seeks relief from the rear setback requirement in Section 154.05.3.D.6 for a property at 1150 Prairie Wind. The board will also handle routine items like call to order, remarks, and minutes approval.
- Public hearing on variance from Section 154.05.3.D.6 rear setback rules
- Property at 1150 Prairie Wind, parcel R31743, Golf Country Estates, Block 12, Lot 24
- Applicant: David Baskett
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2021-2022 budget. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda. The meeting is open to the public at City Hall Training Room, 298 W. Washington.
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning three properties, initiate abandonment of the 700 block of Fifth Avenue, and discuss a conditional use permit for a home occupation. They will also consider approving the 2019-2020 financial report, a Habitat for Humanity permit fee waiver, an ordinance on historic brick streets, and an audit contract.
- Initiate abandonment of the 700 block of Fifth Avenue
- Conditional use permit for home occupation at 1422 Prairie Wind
- Rezone 1065 W. Frey from R-1 to R-3 (multi-family)
- Rezone 1083 Frey Street from R-1 to R-3 (multi-family)
- Rezone 750 Sloan from R-3 to B-2 (retail/commercial)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit application. The rezones include two adjacent properties on W. Frey from single-family to multifamily, and a Habitat for Humanity property on Sloan from multifamily to retail/commercial. The commission will also receive a staff update on mobile home zoning.
- Rezone 1065 W. Frey (R-1 to R-3) for Tobiah and Mandy O'Neal
- Rezone 1083 Frey (R-1 to R-3) for Ontade LLC
- Rezone 750 Sloan (R-3 to B-2) for Erath County Habitat for Humanity
- Conditional use permit for home occupation at 1422 Prairie Wind
- Staff update on mobile home zoning
Council Committee Meeting
The Stephenville City Council committees will meet to discuss the comprehensive annual financial report for the period ending September 30, 2020, and begin budget discussions for FY 2021-2022, including revenues and salaries/benefits. They will also consider a waiver request from Habitat for Humanity and review applications for citizen boards and commissions.
- Habitat for Humanity waiver request
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for period ending September 30, 2020
- Budget discussion of revenues for FY 2021-2022
- Budget discussion of salaries and benefits for FY 2021-2022
- Review applications for citizen boards and commissions
Advisory Boards
The Stephenville Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve the April minutes, review the Board and Commissions Handbook, discuss a grant for books, and consider the vision and plan for the library. No votes on specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on this agenda.
- Consider approval of April 21, 2021 minutes
- Review Board and Commissions Handbook
- Discuss grant for books
- Vision and plan for the library
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to expand Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and approve an amended project and financing plan. They will also consider rezoning 1955 W. South Loop from Neighborhood Business to Industrial, waivers for curb/gutter and sidewalk requirements at 2895 Northwest Loop, and a development schedule extension for Planned Development cases. The agenda includes routine items like budget reports, SEDA budget adjustments, and consent items, plus executive session discussions on economic development and personnel.
- Public hearing and ordinance to expand TIRZ Number One boundary
- Rezone 1955 W. South Loop from B-1 to Industrial District
- Waiver requests for curb/gutter and sidewalk at 2895 Northwest Loop
- Development schedule extension for PD2020-003, PD2020-004, PD2020-005
- Resolution to deny Oncor DCRF rate increase
City Council
The Stephenville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board will meet to review and potentially approve an amended project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. The meeting may include remote participation due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public input accepted in person or via written correspondence.
- Consider Approval of an Amended Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
City Council
The Stephenville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two rezoning requests for adjacent parcels at 751 Miller in the Miller Addition neighborhood. Both parcels are currently zoned Neighborhood Business District (B-1) and are being requested to change to Single-Family Residential District (R-1.5).
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning 751 Miller, Parcel R32531, Lot 9B from B-1 to R-1.5
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning 751 Miller, Parcel R32529, Lot 8 from B-1 to R-1.5
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two subdivision waivers for Wellington State Bank, three rezones, and a planned development request, plus receive an update on a student housing planned development. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Subdivision waiver for curb and gutter at 2895 Northwest Loop (Wellington State Bank)
- Subdivision waiver for sidewalk requirements at 2895 Northwest Loop (Wellington State Bank)
- Rezone 751 Miller from B-1 to R-1.5 (Keewaydin Development, two parcels)
- Rezone 1955 W. South Loop from B-1 to Industrial (Jayson Sample)
- Rezone 0 S. Harbin Drive from B-2 to Planned Development (Harbin Street LLC)
Advisory Boards
The Stephenville Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss regular library business, including summer reading programs, book donations from HEB, monthly reporting, and an open house. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy or budget decisions.
- Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes
- Discussion of Summer Reading Programs
- Books from HEB donation
- Monthly reporting review
- Discussion on Open House
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: discussing priorities for the FY 2021-2022 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of FY 2021-2022 budget priorities
Advisory Boards
The Library Advisory Board is meeting to discuss Proposition A. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed. The meeting is being held with remote participation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of Proposition A
Council Committee Meeting
The Nominations Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of a Main Street Advisory Board. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with procedural call to order and adjournment. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation step.
- Creation of Main Street Advisory Board
Council Committee Meeting
The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the 536 Well Field Development. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only. The meeting may include an executive session as permitted by law.
- Discussion of 536 Well Field Development
Advisory Boards
The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will meet to discuss the May 1, 2021 bond election, plans for Moo-La Fest 2021, updates on Daytripper promotions, and a ghost tour update by Dr. Howard. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19 precautions.
- May 1, 2021 Bond Election Overview
- Plans for Moo-La Fest 2021
- Update on Daytripper promotions
- Ghost Tour Update by Dr. Howard
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a property at 0 S. Harbin Drive from B-2 Retail and Commercial Business to PD Planned Development. The applicant will present a conceptual plan, but formal action is deferred to the April 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
- Rezone request for 0 S. Harbin Drive, Parcel R73763, from B-2 to PD
- Public hearing for Case No. PD2021-001
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2020 and December 16, 2020
Advisory Boards
The Stephenville Library Advisory Board is meeting to receive an introduction of the new Parks and Leisure Services director, review monthly participation numbers, and get information on the May 1, 2021 bond election. The board will also discuss summer program offerings and the Boo for Books process. The meeting is held with limited public access due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Introduction of Kelli Votypka, Director of Parks and Leisure Services
- Monthly participant number report
- Information on May 1, 2021 bond election
- Summer program offerings discussion
- Boo for Books process discussion
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and approve the employee benefits package for plan year 2021-2022. The meeting includes an Employee Benefits Trust session followed by a special council session, both focused on this single item. Public attendance is limited due to COVID-19, with livestream available on Facebook.
- Consider approval of employee benefits for 2021-2022
Council Committee Meeting
The Stephenville City Council's Finance and Parks and Leisure Services committees will meet to discuss two items: the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1C and the replacement of mowers. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the full council may later act on them.
- Creation of TIRZ No. 1C
- Replacement mowers for Parks and Leisure Services
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests, two street abandonment proposals, and three subdivision waiver requests. The commission will also elect officers and receive a staff update on council action regarding waiver decisions.
- Rezone 751 Miller from B-1 to B-3 (two parcels, RZ2021-001 and RZ2021-002)
- Rezone 1290 and 1270 Hyman from R-1 to R-3 (RZ2021-003 and RZ2021-004)
- Rezone 820 Alexander from R-1 to R-3 (RZ2021-005)
- Abandon 800 block of N. Lillian Avenue and undeveloped portion of Shirley Street
- Subdivision waivers for sidewalk and curb/gutter along County Road 257 and Highway 377
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve the FY2020-2021 Street Improvement Priorities. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural. Public participation is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Consider approval of FY2020-2021 Street Improvement Priorities
One Time Event
The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting virtually to receive updates on Parks and Leisure Services, discuss the upcoming May 1, 2021 bond election, and review the Parks and Leisure Services Ordinance. The board will also introduce members and set future agenda items.
- Update on Parks and Leisure Services
- Information on May 1, 2021 Bond Election
- Parks and Leisure Services Ordinance
- Introduction of Advisory Board members and Kelli Votypka
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including transferring retired K-9 officer Buky to Officer Gary Roberts, creating seasonal positions for the Erath County Vaccination Center, and applying for Main Street grants. They will also review committee reports, a budget update, and enter executive session for economic development and personnel matters.
- Resolution to transfer retired K-9 officer Buky to Officer Gary Roberts
- Approval of seasonal employee positions for Erath County Vaccination Center
- Resolution for Main Street Grant Application - Engineering Services
- Resolution for Main Street Grant Application - Designation of Main Street District Area
- Amendment with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for stormwater drainage design
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including cancelling the May 1, 2021 general election due to unopposed candidates, partnering with a river trail conservation program, accepting the police department's racial profiling report, and approving a declaration of local disaster related to COVID-19. The council will also enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Goodnight.
- Certification of unopposed candidates and order cancelling May 1, 2021 general election
- Resolution to partner with River Trail Conservation Assistance Program
- Acceptance of 2020 Stephenville Police Department Racial Profiling Report
- Approval of expenditure for software for COVID vaccination center
- Declaration of local state of disaster
One Time Event
The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021, was cancelled because of power outages. The board was set to discuss updates on parks services, a May 1 bond election, and a parks ordinance, but no decisions were made.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No decisions or discussions on rezoning, subdivisions, or street abandonments occurred.
City Council
This special City Council meeting was cancelled due to weather and power outages. The agenda included items on cancelling the May 1, 2021 general election due to unopposed candidates, a partnership resolution, a police racial profiling report, and software purchase for a COVID vaccination center.
- Consider acceptance of certification of unopposed candidates and order cancelling May 1, 2021 general election
- Consider resolution to partner with River Trail Conservation Assistance Program
- Consider acceptance of 2020 Stephenville Police Department Racial Profiling Report
- Consider approval of certificate of satisfaction for restoration of Police Department/Fire Station 1
- Consider expenditure for software purchase for COVID Vaccination Center
Council Committee Meeting
All Council Committee Meetings scheduled for February 16, 2021, are cancelled due to weather and power outages. The agenda included items on a SAFER grant application, a personnel reclassification, tourism updates, and public works projects, but none will be discussed at this time.
- SAFER Grant Application
- Reclassification of MSC Clerk II Position to Clerk III
- All In Barrel Race and NFR Recap
- Main Street Grant Application - Engineering Firm Selection
- Harbin Drive Improvements - Median Recommendation
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session to discuss capital projects and funding options. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of capital projects and funding options
Advisory Boards
The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming events and promotions, including plans for Moo-La Fest 2021 and a recap of the All In Barrel Race and NFR. They will also discuss an application for the GO TEXAN Retirement Community and get an update on Daytripper promotions. The meeting is open to the public with limited capacity due to COVID-19.
- Welcome new member Tina Marchbanks
- Recap of All In Barrel Race and NFR
- Discuss plans for Moo-La Fest 2021
- Discuss GO TEXAN Retirement Community application
- Update on Daytripper promotions
Council Committee Meeting
The Stephenville City Council committees are meeting to discuss several items, including reviewing applications for citizen board vacancies, the Parks Maintenance Building, 2021 TxCDBG programs, Harbin Drive improvements, and a subdivision ordinance on sidewalk waivers. The meeting is open to the public with limited capacity due to COVID-19.
- Review applications for vacancies on citizen boards and commissions
- Parks Maintenance Building discussion
- 2021 TxCDBG - Main Street Program
- 2021 TxCDBG - Community Development Program
- Subdivision Ordinance – Waivers Relating to Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters for five top city positions: City Engineer, Public Works Director, Finance Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. The discussion will occur in executive session under Texas law, with possible action afterward. The agenda is otherwise limited to this personnel review and adjournment.
- Executive session on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Engineer
- Executive session on Public Works Director
- Executive session on Finance Director
- Executive session on Police Chief
- Executive session on Fire Chief
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session to discuss capital projects and funding options. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of capital projects and funding options
Council Committee Meeting
The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss COVID-19 related sick leave. The agenda includes only this item, along with call to order and adjournment. Public attendance is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, and written comments may be submitted by email or mail.
- Discussion of COVID-19 related sick leave
- Meeting held via teleconference/videoconference per Governor's Order
- Public attendance limited due to local disaster declaration
City Council
The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session to discuss capital projects and funding options. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of capital projects and funding options