Stephenville public meetings in 2022

Council Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will discuss a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Comprehensive and Thoroughfare Plan. The committee may also enter executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations for 'Project Frontier' and take action if necessary.

• Discuss draft RFQ for Comprehensive and Thoroughfare Plan
• Executive session under Section 551.087 for economic development negotiations - Project Frontier

One Time Event

The Stephenville Senior Center Advisory Board will review meeting minutes and activity reports, and discuss plans for a new center, a potential survey, and transportation for trips. The meeting is a regular discussion session with no final votes expected on these items.

• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
• Review of September 2022 activity report and end of fiscal year report for 21-22
• Discussion of new center
• Discussion of need for survey
• Discussion of trip transportation issue

Advisory Boards

The Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no votes or decisions on the agenda. Items are limited to committee updates, a downtown update, and discussion of an upcoming Real Places conference.

• Committee updates
• Downtown update
• Upcoming Real Places conference

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will consider several items, including an amended fee schedule for FY 2022-2023, a contract for the 377 Elevated Storage Tank Rehab Project, and ordinances approving amended project and financing plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and No. 2. The council will also hold a public hearing on the TIRZ No. 1 plan amendment, consider a rezone request at 201 Ballow, and discuss a proposed multifamily inspection program.

• Amended Fee Schedule for FY 2022-2023
• Award of 377 Elevated Storage Tank Rehab Project
• Public hearing and ordinance for TIRZ No. 1 amended plan
• Ordinance approving TIRZ No. 2 project and financing plan
• Rezone of 201 Ballow from B-2 to R-3

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 board will review and recommend approval of the project and financing plan for the zone. This is a decision-making meeting on the plan's details.

• Review and recommend approval of the Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 2

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at City Hall to consider approving minutes from the October 19 meeting and hold a public hearing on a rezone request for a property at 201 Ballow. Two other items listed on the agenda have been pulled and will not be discussed.

• Case RZ2022-025: Rezone 201 Ballow from Retail/Commercial (B-2) to Multi-Family (R-3)
• Case PP2022-001: Preliminary plat approval request for W FM8 (pulled)
• Case RP2022-011: Replat request for 905 E. Washington (pulled)

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several contracts and appointments, including a professional services agreement for brick street design, a wellfield development phase, and a bailiff contract. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to expand Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and create Zone Number Two. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real property purchases in three city additions.

• Professional Services Agreement with Jacob & Martin for Brick Street Design on College from Columbia to Barton
• Initiate Phase 3 of the 536 Wellfield Development Agreement for Construction and Supplemental Services
• Municipal Court Bailiff Contract
• Ordinance expanding TIRZ Number One boundary
• Ordinance creating TIRZ Number Two

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 board will consider and recommend approval of an amendment to expand the TIRZ boundary. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, followed by adjournment.

• Consider and recommend approval of amendment to TIRZ No. 1, expanding the boundary

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council committee meeting will discuss and consider several items, including step increases and evaluations for executive staff, occupancy limitations for residential structures, a revised multifamily permitting ordinance, and a waiver of civil penalties contingent on structure removal. Committees will also review agreements for water well field development and brick street design, and discuss hotel occupancy tax reporting and wayfinding signs.

• Discuss and consider step increases and evaluations for executive staff
• Review revised draft ordinance on Multifamily Permitting and Inspection Program (FY 2022-2023)
• Consider agreement to waive civil penalties if structure removed within 45 days of conveyance
• Authorize Phase 3 of 536 Water Well Field Development agreement for construction and supplemental services
• Review professional services agreement with Jacob & Martin for brick street design on College from Columbia to Barton

Advisory Boards

The Main Street Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda included committee updates, downtown projects, and the upcoming Real Places Conference, but no decisions will be made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Downtown projects discussion planned
• Real Places Conference February 1-3, 2023

Advisory Boards

The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several tourism-related items, including Moo-La's 50th Birthday Bash, a review of the Visitors Guide and a promotional flyer, a tourism managing update, upcoming events, and board terms. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Discuss Moo-La's 50th Birthday Bash
• Review Visitors Guide and Boutiques, Antiques, and Unique Eats flyer
• Tourism Managing Update
• Discuss Upcoming Events
• Discuss Board Terms

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, mostly to allow multi-family residential development. The agenda includes six rezones to R-3 (multi-family) and one to R-2.5 (integrated housing), plus a preliminary replat. One planned development case has been pulled from the agenda. The commission will also consider a proposed revision to the zoning ordinance.

• Rezone 0 Bates from Industrial (I) to Multi-family Residential (R-3)
• Rezone 378 Elm, 1273 Ivy, and 1275 Ivy from R-2 to R-3
• Rezone 760 College Farm Rd from Industrial (I) to R-3
• Rezone 3141 Bob White from R-1 to Integrated Housing (R-2.5)
• Preliminary replat at 1710 W South Loop and 910 S Harbin

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will meet to decide on awarding contracts for the Long Street Reconstruction Project and the Eastside Sewer - Phase I Project. The council will also consider approving a consulting services contract with Delisi Communications. Additionally, the council will hold an executive session to discuss potential real property transactions in three local additions.

• Award Long Street Reconstruction Project contract
• Award Eastside Sewer - Phase I Project contract
• Approve contract with Delisi Communications for consulting services
• Deliberate real property transactions in Doss Addition
• Deliberate real property transactions in City Addition

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including parking issues at The Edge student housing, a resolution denying Oncor Electric's rate change request, a consulting contract, and two rezoning requests. The council will also consider budget adjustments, an audit contract, and several purchases, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution denying Oncor Electric's requested rate change
• Rezone at 125 Reta from B-2 to R-3 (multifamily)
• Rezone at 221 E. College from DT to Planned Development (Long Street Hotel, LLC)
• Contract with Delisi Communications for consulting services
• Financing proposal for landfill compactor and purchase of utility vacuum truck

City Council

The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to deliberate personnel matters regarding the City Secretary, as permitted under Texas law. No action is scheduled unless the council chooses to take action on the discussed item after the closed session.

• Executive session under Section 551.074 to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Secretary

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed executive session. No public action is listed on the agenda beyond adjournment.

City Council

The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and adopt the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, including a property tax increase and the 2022 tax rate. They will also set the fee schedule for the upcoming fiscal year and hold public hearings on the budget and tax rate. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution for a bullet-resistant shield grant program and enter executive session to discuss economic development and real property negotiations.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2022-2023 annual operating budget
• Ratification of property tax increase reflected in the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Adoption of ordinance setting fee schedule for FY 2022-2023
• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance setting 2022 tax rate
• Resolution for Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program

Advisory Boards

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates about the Stephenville Clark Regional Airport located at 1050 Airport Road. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on rezoning 689 Race from R-1 to R-2.5, plus consider cancelling the November 8 special election, budget amendments, and several contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports, as well as executive session discussions on economic development, real property, and personnel.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 689 Race (Parcel R32534) from R-1 to R-2.5
• Order cancelling the November 8, 2022 special election
• Sixth Amendment with Waste Connections for fuel surcharge table
• Contract with Retail Strategies
• Award of 2022 Chip Seal Project to Jay Mills Contracting

City Council

The Stephenville City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a presentation from Retail Strategies, a consulting firm. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.

• Presentation from Retail Strategies

Advisory Boards

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss two upcoming events: Moo-La's 50th birthday celebration on September 23 and a visit from the First Lady of Texas on October 4. The agenda also includes board comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Moo-La's 50th Birthday - Friday, September 23
• First Lady of Texas Visit - Tuesday, October 4

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss permitted uses within the Industrial Zoning District. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action or vote scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of permitted uses within the Industrial Zoning District

City Council

This City Council work session has been cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The only listed agenda item was a discussion of the proposed FY2022-2023 budget, which will not take place as scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Proposed FY2022-2023 budget discussion (cancelled)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one for a hotel at 221 E. College and one for integrated housing at 689 Race. They will also discuss permitted uses in the Industrial Zoning District. The meeting includes approval of the July 17, 2022 minutes.

• Rezone 221 E. College from Downtown District (DT) to Planned Development (PD) for Long Street Hotel, LLC
• Rezone 689 Race from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Integrated Housing (R-2.5)
• Discussion of permitted uses in Industrial Zoning District
• Approval of July 17, 2022 minutes

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville Council Committee Meeting will consider approving contractors for City Park light pole and athletic field lighting, and for the new NYC 3 Field construction. Committees will also discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, a landfill permit application agreement, and quarterly reports from Tourism and Main Street. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Secretary, with possible action afterward.

• Consider Techline Sports Lighting as contractor for City Park light pole and athletic field light project
• Consider Masterturf Products and Service as construction firm for new NYC 3 Field at City Park
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Consider professional services agreement for landfill permit application
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding City Secretary

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

One Time Event

The Stephenville Senior Citizens Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss a new facility and a satisfaction survey, and to approve minutes from previous meetings. They will also review monthly reports for May and June 2022.

• Discuss new facility
• Discuss satisfaction survey
• Approve January 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approve May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review monthly reports for May and June 2022

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will decide on two rezoning requests, a $176,896 playground contract, and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. They will also accept a resignation, approve a special election, and hear committee reports. The meeting includes a consent agenda and an executive session for personnel and economic development talks.

• Rezone 415 E Tarleton from Central Business District (B-3) to Planned Development (PD)
• Rezone 1040 and 1050 Oak from Multifamily District (R-3) to Integrated Housing District (R-2.5)
• Award $176,896 contract to Whirlix Design for Phase 1 of Inclusive Playground at City Park
• Approve negotiated settlement between Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp. for 2022 rate review
• Accept resignation of Council Member Place 3 Daron Trussell

Advisory Boards

The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will discuss a hotel convention center for Tarleton State, elect officers, and review promotional materials. They will also consider the October meeting date and discuss Moo-La Fest and upcoming events.

• Discuss Hotel Convention Center for Tarleton State
• Elect Vice Chair and Secretary
• Consider October meeting date
• Review Visitors Guide and flyer
• Discuss Moo-La Fest

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting to enter executive session under Texas Open Meetings Law to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager. No formal action is listed on the agenda beyond possible follow-up after the closed session.

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council committee meeting will review the annual comprehensive finance report and discuss several development, parks, and public works items. Key actions include considering adding alcohol sales to the Industrial District and making appointments to city boards. Other items are discussions only, such as the thoroughfare plan, senior center location, and playground project.

• Consideration of adding alcohol sales in Industrial District, assigned to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Review of Annual Comprehensive Finance Report for period ending September 30, 2021
• Discussion of Professional Services Agreement with Jacob & Martin, LLC for brick pavement design on College and Belknap
• Discussion of quotes for City Park Project field construction and lighting renovation
• Consider appointments to Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council Committee on Parks and Leisure Services is holding a special meeting to discuss the location of the Senior Citizens Center. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision listed on the agenda.

• Discuss location of Senior Citizens Center

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for several properties, including changes to housing districts and a downtown planned development. The council will also discuss a senior citizens center building, an economic development proposal, and various administrative items.

• Rezone 660 Donna Ave from R-1.5 to R-2.5 (Integrated Housing) with replat
• Rezone 157 W. Washington and 171 W. Washington from Downtown to Planned Development
• Rezone 935 College Farm Road from B-1 to R-2 (residential)
• Rezone 200 Clark Lane from R-3 to R-2.5 (Integrated Housing)
• Subdivision waiver for curb and gutter at 1303 W. South Loop

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting to enter executive session to deliberate on personnel matters related to the City Manager under Texas Government Code Chapter 551. No public action is listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone 7.664 acres on W FM8 from single-family residential to planned development, and to annex 47.554 acres on N US 281. The council will also enter executive session to discuss real property in the South Side Addition.

• Rezone 7.664 acres at W FM8 (Parcel R22552) from R-1 to PD
• Annex 47.554 acres at 0 N US 281 (Parcel R26347)
• Executive session on real property in South Side Addition

City Council

The Stephenville City Council holds a work session and committee meetings to discuss the budget, economic development/TIRZ, and a proposed historic downtown district with a review board. Committee meetings cover the city planner position, fire department reorganization, a possible trash bag requirement, and brick street projects. All items are discussion topics, not final votes.

• Discuss Budget
• Discuss Economic Development/TIRZ
• Discuss Establishment of Review Board and Historic Downtown District
• Consideration of requiring all customers to place trash and garbage in bags prior to placement in service receptacles
• Discuss Brick Street Projects

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting that begins with an executive session to deliberate on real property matters in the South Side Addition. No public action is listed on the agenda beyond adjourning the meeting.

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville Council Committees will meet to discuss the city planner position, a fire department reorganization, and a rewritten contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn and fleet cameras. The Public Works Committee will also discuss a professional services agreement for rehabilitating the 377 Elevated Storage Tank.

• Discussion of City Planner Position
• Fire Department Reorganization
• Axon Enterprises Contract re-write for Body Worn Cameras, Fleet Cameras, Interview Room Cameras, and Evidence.com Subscriptions ($ amount not specified)
• Professional Services Agreement for 377 Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to deliberate personnel matters regarding the Interim City Secretary. The council may take action on this item after the closed session. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Executive session under Section 551.074 to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Interim City Secretary
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

One Time Event

The Stephenville Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to review monthly reports from January through April 2022. The board will also discuss a satisfaction survey and a new facility.

• January 2022 Monthly Reporting
• February 2022 Monthly Reporting
• March 2022 Monthly Reporting
• April 2022 Monthly Reporting
• Discuss New Facility

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Stephenville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting to consider one public hearing item. The commission is scheduled to act on a final plat request for property located at 2798 W Washington.

• Public Hearing and consideration of Case No. FP2022-002: final plat for 2798 W Washington (Parcel R22338) requested by Vidal Garcia for Stables Development and EG Tejas LLC.

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including the award of the 536 Transmission Line and Site Civil Project, a development agreement with The Stable, LLC for traffic signal work, and multiple code waivers for properties on Davis Avenue and E. College. They will also consider a rezoning at 855 College Farm Road, a splash pad UV system expenditure, a parks master plan contract, and changes to council rules. The agenda includes consent items and an executive session for real property and personnel matters.

• Award of the 536 Transmission Line and Site Civil Project
• Development agreement with The Stable, LLC for traffic signal work
• Public hearings and waivers for sidewalks at 191 Davis Avenue and sight visibility/driveway at 222 E. College
• Rezoning of 855 College Farm Road from B-1 to R-2
• Expenditure for Splash Pad UV System and contract for Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan

Advisory Boards

The Stephenville Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming tourism events, festival updates, marketing materials, and board member introductions. The agenda covers upcoming events such as Moo-La Fest, the Larry Joe Taylor's Music Festival, and various Tarleton State University activities.

• Introduce Michaela Bierman and welcome new board member Sonia Olvera
• Discussion regarding Visitor's Guide, Boutiques, Antiques & Unique Eats, and Rack Card
• Report on Buckles & Bugs event held March 18-19
• Moo-La Fest update covering sponsorships, vendors, Moo-La bucks, music, and carnival
• Review of upcoming 2022 events including TSU graduations, rodeos, and festivals

Board of Adjustment

The Stephenville Board of Adjustment will meet at City Hall Council Chambers to approve minutes from March 10, 2022, and hold a public hearing on two property variance requests. No other substantive items are listed.

• Variance request for height limit at 580 W. Vanderbilt Street (Case No. V2022-003)
• Variance request for rear setback depth at 191 Davis Avenue (Case No. V2022-004)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider seven items, including subdivision waivers, rezonings, a final plat, and a planned development request. The commission will vote on these requests, which range from sidewalk and sight-visibility waivers to rezoning properties for residential and commercial use.

• Subdivision waiver for sidewalk requirements at 191 Davis Avenue (SV2022-002)
• Two subdivision waivers for Erath County property at 222 E College (SV2022-003, SV2022-004)
• Rezone 855 College Farm Road from B-1 to R-2 (RZ2022-004)
• Final plat for 2820 W Washington (FP2022-001)
• Rezone 29.751 acres at W FM8 to R-3 and B-2 with replat (RZ2022-005/006, RP2022-002)

Advisory Boards

The Library Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several library matters, including approving minutes, a new logo and sign, operations and programs, the summer reading program, grant status, interior improvements, and board communication. Public comments are accepted in person or in writing.

• Approval of January 19, 2022 minutes
• Library logo and sign discussion
• Summer Reading Program review
• Grant status update
• Interior library improvements

City Council

The Stephenville City Council and its committees will meet to discuss committee items including a downtown Facebook page, council rules, board vacancies, downtown lighting, a parks master plan, and a splash pad UV system. The council will also hold an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a mediated settlement agreement and to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Manager.

• Proposal for Development of Historic Downtown District Facebook Page
• Review Council Rules of Procedure
• Discuss Vacancies on Citizen Boards and Commissions
• Discuss Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Proposal
• Discuss Splashville Splash Pad UV System

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will decide on issuing $20 million in bonds for tax and revenue certificates and general obligation refunding, alongside approving three rezoning requests, four street abandonments, and several contracts including downtown lighting and tax collection services.

• Issue $10M in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022
• Issue $10M in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022
• Rezone 2220 W Washington St from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Retail and Commercial (B-2)
• Rezone 2223 W South Loop from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Retail and Commercial (B-2)
• Abandon Sloan, Tarleton, Turner, and Saint Felix Streets in specific segments

Council Committee Meeting

The Nominations Committee is meeting to discuss vacancies on the city's citizens boards and commissions. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting may also go into executive session as allowed by Texas law.

• Discussion of vacancies on Citizens Boards and Commissions

Advisory Boards

The Stephenville Airport Advisory Board is meeting to elect a chair and discuss the runway extension, airport maintenance and improvements, and the airport manager position. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Election of Chair
• Runway Extension
• Airport Maintenance and Improvements
• Airport Manager

One Time Event

The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive project updates, including on the Senior Citizen Center and ballfields. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be an informational session.

• Project Updates
• Senior Citizen Center Update
• Ballfields

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests and four street abandonment cases. The commission will also consider approval of the January 2022 meeting minutes. Decisions or recommendations from this meeting will guide future land use and public right-of-way changes in Stephenville.

• Rezone 2220 W Washington St from B-1 to B-2 (RZ2022-001)
• Rezone 2223 W South Loop from B-1 to B-2 (RZ2022-002)
• Rezone 1620 & 1680 W Swan St from Industrial to R-3 multifamily (RZ2022-003)
• Abandon Sloan, Tarleton, Turner, and Saint Felix streets (AS2022-002 to -005)
• Approval of January 2022 minutes

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two expenditures: one for downtown lighting and one for a vehicle for the Parks and Leisure Services Department. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters involving the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Secretary.

• Expenditure for Downtown Lighting
• Purchase of a vehicle for Parks and Leisure Services Department
• Executive session on personnel matters (City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary)

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council Committee Meeting will consider approving expenditures for downtown lighting improvements and the purchase of a vehicle for the Parks and Leisure Services Department. The meeting will also review a compensation study and stepped pay plan, and discuss a proposed ordinance for municipal parks, facilities, and cemeteries.

• Approval of an Expenditure for Downtown Lighting
• Approval of an Expenditure for the Purchase of a Vehicle for the Parks and Leisure Services Department
• Review and Discuss Compensation Study and Stepped Pay Plan
• Proposed Ordinance - Chapter 97 Municipal Parks, Facilities, and Cemeteries

Board of Adjustment

The Stephenville Board of Adjustment will consider one public hearing item: a variance request from applicant John Scribner. The request seeks relief from the front setback requirements in Section 154.06.6.D.(5) for a property at 2798 W. Washington Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its February 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance V2022-002 for 2798 W. Washington Street
• Variance from front setback requirement in Section 154.06.6.D.(5)
• Approval of February 2022 meeting minutes

One Time Event

The Stephenville Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a facility update, a survey, and monthly reports for January and February 2022, along with a satisfaction survey. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Facility update
• Survey discussion
• January 2022 monthly reporting
• February 2022 monthly reporting
• Satisfaction survey

Advisory Boards

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and discuss Ordinance 93.07 regarding accumulations of weeds, brush, or rubbish. They will also plan for a May 7, 2022 event and discuss banners. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of January 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Ordinance 93.07 (weeds, brush, rubbish)
• Planning for May 7, 2022 event
• Discussion of banners

City Council

The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider four items: resolutions supporting subsidized housing applications, an ordinance enacting a property tax freeze for residents over 65 or disabled, a resolution authorizing a financing agreement for police vehicles and equipment, and acceptance of the 2021 police racial profiling report. All items are up for discussion and potential approval.

• Resolution of support for subsidized housing applications
• Ordinance enacting tax freeze for residents over 65 or disabled
• Resolution authorizing financing agreement for police vehicles and related equipment
• Acceptance of 2021 Stephenville Police Department Racial Profiling Report

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council committee meeting on February 15, 2022, will hear presentations on subsidized housing, review council rules and board vacancies, discuss a proposed parks and cemeteries ordinance, review a compensation study, and consider a solid waste franchise rate adjustment. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Presentations regarding subsidized housing
• Proposed ordinance - Chapter 97 Municipal Parks and Cemeteries
• Compensation study review
• Solid Waste Franchise Agreement – annual rate adjustment request
• Vacancies on citizen boards and commissions

Board of Adjustment

The Stephenville Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from applicant Elizabeth Phelps seeking relief from rear setback requirements for property at 838 Mimosa Court. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes from October 14, 2021, and administer the oath of office.

• Public hearing on variance V2022-001 for rear setback at 838 Mimosa Court (parcel R74944, Kaylie Subdivision, Blk 2, Lot 9)
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include a variance for alcohol sales at The Shack, abandonment of an alleyway, a public hearing on tax freezes for seniors and disabled persons, and approval of a financing agreement for equipment. The agenda also includes numerous consent agenda items and an executive session for real property and economic development discussions.

• Variance for alcohol sales at The Shack, 309 W. Washington
• Abandonment of 8-foot alleyway in Block 8, City Addition
• Public hearing on Over 65 and Disabled Person Tax Freeze
• Resolution authorizing financing for SCBA and cardiac monitors
• Contract with Charlie Diggs for Moo-La Fest production

Advisory Boards

The Tourism and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Visitor's Guide and upcoming events for 2022. The agenda includes a welcome for a new board member and board comments. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Discussion of Visitor's Guide
• Upcoming events: To the Moon & Back (Feb 10), Buckles & Bugs (Mar 18-19), Tastings on the Trail (Apr 23), Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival (Apr 25-30), TSU Stampede Rodeo (Apr 28-30), Moo-La Fest (Jun 3-4), Independence Day Celebration (Jul 4), Texstar Summer Concert Series (TBD), Rhymes & Vines (Sep 21-24), Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo (Sep 23-25), Moo-La's 50th Birthday (Sep 23), Spooky Stephenville (Oct 28-29), ChristmasVille (Nov 26)
• Welcome new board member

Advisory Boards

The Stephenville Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss a new library logo, review operations and participation numbers, nominate a 2022 chair, and talk about summer programs. This is a regular advisory meeting with no major budget or zoning decisions.

• Approval of October 20, 2021 minutes
• Discussion on Library Logo
• Operations, Program and Participation Numbers
• Nomination for 2022 Chair
• Discussion of Summer Programs

City Council

The Stephenville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider four items: a Memorandum of Understanding with Erath County for operating the 2021 vaccination center, removal of a Planning and Zoning Commission member, appointments to citizen board vacancies, and spending funds for repairs at Splashville. All items are up for discussion and potential approval.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Erath County for 2021 Vaccination Center operation
• Removal of a Planning and Zoning Commission member
• Appointments to vacancies on citizen boards and commissions
• Expenditure of funds for repairs at Splashville

Council Committee Meeting

The Stephenville City Council committee meeting covers multiple topics, including tourism sponsorships, board appointments, and financial matters. Committees will discuss repairs to Splashville, replacement of fire department breathing apparatus, and the issuance of certificates of obligation, among other items. All items are for discussion only; no final decisions are listed.

• Discuss sponsorship for Tarleton State University's 55th Annual Stampede Rodeo
• Discuss Splashville repairs
• Discuss replacement of Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Discuss issuance of Certificates of Obligation
• Discuss zoning classification Private Club District (B-4)

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold a work session to review public improvement districts and capital construction projects, including funding mechanisms. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation involving the city.

• Public Improvement Districts discussion
• Capital Construction Projects and Funding Mechanisms review
• Executive session on Daquan Combs and Michael Harvey v. Benjamin Kirklen and City of Stephenville litigation

One Time Event

The Stephenville Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss plans for a new senior center, review a survey, and consider 2022 program ideas and expenses. The board will also address a Knights of Columbus donation, COVID vaccine availability at the center, and other items like a Matter of Balance class and memorial plaques.

• Discussion of New Senior Center
• 2022 Program Ideas and Expenses
• Knights of Columbus Donation
• COVID Vaccines at the Senior Center
• Elections of Officers

City Council

The Stephenville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two major land-use items: a voluntary annexation of 5.339 acres near US 281 and a rezone request at 940 Harbin Drive from single-family to integrated housing. The council will also consider a new senior center construction RFP, a stormwater drainage MOU amendment with TSU, and property sale approvals.

• Voluntary annexation of 5.339 acres at 0 N US 281 (Parcel R77375)
• Rezone 940 Harbin Drive from R-1 to R-2.5 (Integrated Housing) with replat (Case RZ2021-019)
• Request for Proposal for new Senior Citizen Center construction
• Amendment No.1 to MOU with TSU for stormwater drainage improvements
• Sale of city property via auction