Taylor County, Texas

City Council

The City Council is considering a special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the City Charter. The body will also review police equipment agreements, banking services, and land use requests.

• Ordinance No. 2026-24 to order a special election on November 3, 2026, for City Charter amendments
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-25 regarding an Employment Center Plan at 3311 W 2nd Street
• New Axon Taser Agreement for the Taylor Police Department
• Award of RFP #2026-8 for bank depository services to Regions Bank
• Potential use of eminent domain for the Bull Branch Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Parks and Recreation Board

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

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Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting and review several arts fund designations. It will consider approving the 2026 Music on Main Fall Schedule. The board will also review the Taylor Public Arts Map and discuss proposals for a painted piano and a Heritage Square art project.

• Approve minutes from the 04.22.2026 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting
• Review fund designations 100-100-603 (Music on Main), 100-592-813, and receive information on 119-520-813
• Consider approval of the 2026 Music on Main Fall Schedule
• Review and provide feedback on the Taylor Public Arts Map
• Prepare art project proposals for a painted piano and Heritage Square for council presentation

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review reports on completed work and fund statuses. The board is discussing the development of a Taylor, Texas history room and coordinating a Salute to the Troops event for November 8, 2026.

• Coordination of Salute to the Troops event on November 8, 2026
• Development of Taylor, Texas history room
• Reports from Ned Trust (100-100-108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113)
• Review of Governor Dan Moody Statue Unveiling
• Planning for fall and winter museum activities

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on several variance requests. Items include a variance from P5:Urban Center sign standards for a 1.274‑acre property at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd. Additional variances involve sign standards for a 2.002‑acre property at 3607 N Main St and driveway standards for a 5.48‑acre property at 201 Battleground Circle. The board will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting as a consent agenda item.

• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2708 – sign standards, 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd.
• Action: variance PZ-2026-2708 – sign standards, 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd.
• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2709 – sign standards, 3607 N Main St.
• Action: variance PZ-2026-2709 – sign standards, 3607 N Main St.
• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2710 – driveway standards, 201 Battleground Circle.

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a donated mural. The proposed installation site is Potter's Alley.

• Discussion and possible action on a donated mural for installation in Potter's Alley

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Main Street Advisory Board

The Taylor Main Street Advisory Board will consider action on a mural application for 115 W 2nd Street. They will also review and discuss downtown music, mission and vision statements, and provide updates on upcoming events. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and receipt of financial reports.

• Mural application for 115 W 2nd St.
• Review of mission, vision, and transformation strategies
• Discussion of music downtown
• Updates on events: Smithsonian, Margarita Mile, Car Show, Spooktacular, Christmas Parade, Vendor Village
• Justice Center Committee Report

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss recent maintenance activities at Murphy, Robinson, Bull Branch and Taylor Regional Parks, provide updates on projects such as the completed Roznovak Pool reconstruction and pending sidewalk replacement at Taylor Regional Park, and review attendance and revenue figures for park facilities and the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center.

• Pool media filter change and other maintenance at Murphy and Robinson Parks
• Graffiti removal from Robinson Park splash pad shade structure
• Roznovak Pool Reconstruction – listed as completed
• Taylor Regional Park – awaiting sidewalk replacement
• Rental facility revenue total for 2024‑2025: $41,481

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review fund reports and grant applications. The board is considering actions on Stay Awhile and Multi-Business Grants, as well as a specific SAW grant for 120 W 2nd St.

• Review of TIF # 1 (119) Fund Report and Grants recap
• Action on Stay Awhile and Multi-Business Grants
• Action on SAW grant for 120 W 2nd St
• Updates on Smithsonian Opening and exhibit
• Updates on prep area projects including ghost sign, historic banners, and landscaping

Tree Advisory Board

The Taylor Tree Advisory Board will review April meeting minutes, receive an update on tree care and maintenance, and begin planning for Arbor Day 2026. The board will also identify items for its next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of April 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Tree care and maintenance update from Betsy Schultz
• Arbor Day 2026 planning and discussion
• Identify items for next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation on an Employment Center Plan for a 3.698-acre property at 3311 W 2nd Street. They will also vote on conditional approval of a replat for lots in RCR Phase 2 at 655 FM 3349 and consider disapproval of The Steel Network Addition Minor Plat on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The agenda includes approval of June 9, 2026 minutes and an update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Employment Center Plan for 3311 W 2nd Street (PZ-2025-2558)
• Conditional approval of Replat of RCR PHASE 2, BLOCK 2, LOT 3AAA and 3AAB at 655 FM 3349 (PZ 2026-2697)
• Consider disapproval of The Steel Network Addition Minor Plat on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (PZ 2022-1438)
• Review and approve minutes from June 9, 2026
• Update on City Council actions on items referred by the Commission

City Council

The Taylor City Council will discuss a citizen-initiated petition to amend the Land Development Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. It will also review the Charter Review Commission's final report and recommendations for charter amendments that could appear on the November 2026 ballot. Other consent and regular agenda items include rezonings, a school resource officer MOU, and contracts for waterline replacement and engineering services.

• Discussion and possible action on initiative petition to ban data centers (Item 7)
• Charter Review Commission recommendations for potential November ballot amendments (Item 8)
• Ordinance 2026-21 for Place Type change to P5:Urban Center at 1201 South Rio Grande Street (Item 4)
• Ordinance 2026-22 for Employment Center Plan at 2700 and 2710 Davis Street (Item 5)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Taylor ISD and Taylor Police for School Resource Officer positions (Item 6)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on three variance requests: two seeking relief from P5 Urban Center sign standards at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd and 3607 N Main St, and one seeking relief from driveway standards at 201 Battleground Circle. The board will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on sign variance at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd (PZ-2026-2708)
• Public hearing and action on sign variance at 3607 N Main St (PZ-2026-2709)
• Public hearing and action on driveway variance at 201 Battleground Circle (PZ-2026-2710)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 5, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a presentation of a work plan provided by Freese & Nichols. The body will consider taking action on this plan.

• Presentation and potential action on the Historic Preservation Commission work plan by Freese & Nichols

Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting to introduce members, elect officers, and receive a presentation on the update process. The committee will also consider setting a recurring meeting schedule. Public comments are invited on items not listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of committee members, city staff, and Freese and Nichols representatives
• Consideration and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Update Process
• Consideration and possible action on a recurring meeting schedule

Animal Control Board

The board reviewed and approved the December 2025 minutes and introduced a new member. They reported that a shade structure for the outdoor dog kennel runs has been ordered with an eight‑week lead time and should be installed by mid‑June. Discussions covered a duck‑management education campaign, updates on the Trap‑Neuter‑Release program, and staffing challenges at the shelter.

• Shade structure ordered for dog kennels; 8‑week lead time, installation by mid‑June
• Duck‑responsibly campaign launched; wildlife firm Wildernex hired for egg addling
• TNR program: 42 cats altered (19 males, 23 females); $25 per animal surgery cost
• Staffing: one city‑employed kennel tech left; temp agency staff to be used at $18‑$19/hr
• Next meeting set for June 30, 2026; venue changed to meeting room adjacent to council chambers

City Council

The City Council will consider several land-use changes and a budget amendment. The body will also discuss a flood relief grant program for downtown businesses and receive updates on lead service line inventory.

• Ordinance 2026-19 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Place Type change to P5:Urban Center for 1201 South Rio Grande Street
• Employment Center Plan request for 2700 and 2710 Davis Street
• Place Type change to P3:Neighborhood for 2103 Kent St
• Authorization for TIF #1 Board to manage a flood relief grant program for Downtown businesses

The City Council approved a flood relief grant program to be managed by the TIF #1 Board for businesses impacted by May 2026 flooding. Additionally, the council denied a place type change for property at 2103 Kent Street and approved several consent agenda items.

• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-19 amending Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Williamson County letter of support for East Wilco Highway Segment 5 Project (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2026-23 regarding 2103 Kent Street (unanimous)
• Authorized TIF #1 Board to manage downtown flood relief grant program (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review recent maintenance highlights, upcoming event schedules, and project updates. They will note that the Roznovak Aquatic Center pool reconstruction is finished but pending final inspection, and that sidewalk replacement at Taylor Regional Park is still awaiting work. Financial reports will cover park revenue, rental facility income, and program funding for the fiscal year.

• Roznovak Pool reconstruction completed, pending final inspection
• Taylor Regional Park sidewalk replacement pending
• 2025 Park Improvements: substantial completion at Murphy Park and work at Bull Branch Park
• Rental facility revenue for May 2026 totals $6,389
• Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Roznovak Aquatic Center scheduled

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will discuss the Water & Wastewater Capital Improvements Master Plan, the Future Land Use Plan, and the development and implementation of the 2023 Impact Study. They will also consider approving the meeting minutes from May 11, 2026. All items are discussion-only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss Water & Wastewater Capital Improvements Master Plan
• Discuss Future Land Use Plan
• Discuss Development & Implementation of the 2023 Impact Study (two agenda items)
• Consider approval of meeting minutes from May 11, 2026
• Discussion of future agenda items and/or information requests

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review fund reports and grant recaps. The board will also receive updates on approved purchase orders and upcoming events and projects.

• Review of TIF #1 (119) Fund Report and Grants recap
• Updates on approved purchase orders
• Updates on July 21 Mixer and Smithsonian Opening/Exhibit
• Prep area projects including ghost sign, historic banners, and wooden road prep
• Landscaping, curb, and outside event signage updates

Main Street Advisory Board

This is a routine meeting of the Taylor Main Street Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, receipt of financial and staff reports, and discussion of the upcoming Margareta Mile event. No major policy decisions, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Review and possible action on minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting
• Receive financial reports for GL (100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Receive Property and Business Report as information
• Discuss upcoming event: Margareta Mile
• Receive Justice Center Committee Report

City Council

The Taylor City Council is holding a special called budget workshop to discuss the preliminary FY2026/2027 budget. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of Preliminary FY27 Budget (No Action)

The City Council conducted a workshop regarding the preliminary FY2027 Budget. No action was taken during this session.

Library Advisory Board

This is a routine procedural meeting. The board will hear public comments, approve the minutes from March 10, 2026, receive reports on summer programming and the library intern, and discuss board attendance. No action items or financial decisions are listed.

• Review of Summer Programming Calendar
• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library intern report
• Board attendance discussion

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, approving a neighborhood plan, and discussing special use permits for lodging and multi-family housing. The body will also review recommendations from a Charter Review Commission.

• Approval of Ordinance 2026-20 for a Neighborhood Plan at 397 FM/369 CR
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-19 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Special Use Permit for lodging at 3004 Don Hill Lane
• Special Use Permit for 21 multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St
• Discussion on establishing a Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Advisory Committee

The City Council approved a neighborhood plan for KMV Holdings with height conditions and a special use permit for multi-family dwellings at W 3rd Street. Additional actions included approving engineering amendments, establishing an advisory committee, and directing staff to revise the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

• Approved May 28, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-20 neighborhood plan for KMV Holdings with height conditions (unanimous)
• Approved issuing a No-Objection Letter for Soulbrain RASA TX, LLC (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-19 to amend the FY 2026 Budget (no action taken)
• Directed staff to bring back Charter amendments for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 special use permit for lodging at 3004 Don Hill Lane (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-14 special use permit for multi-family dwellings at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St (4-1)
• Approved Phase 2 amendments to Envision Taylor and Land Development Code (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several plats and hold public hearings on place type changes. Items include conditional approval of a minor plat and disapproval of multiple replats and preliminary plats. Two public hearings will consider changing zoning designations for properties on Kent Street and South Rio Grande Street.

• Conditional approval of Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat on Hwy 79 (51.19 acres)
• Disapproval of Replat of RCR Phase 2, Block 2, Lot 3AAA at 655 FM 3349 (35.331 acres)
• Disapproval of Taylor Industrial Phase 1 preliminary plat between US 79, Lorax Lane, and Justin Lane (329.476 acres)
• Public hearing on Place Type change from P2.5:Large Lot to P3:Neighborhood at 2103 Kent St (3.703 acres)
• Public hearing on Place Type change from P2:Rural and P3:Neighborhood to P5:Urban Center at 1201 South Rio Grande St (9.73 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It disapproved four development plats and recommended approval of an urban‑center place‑type change, while also recommending disapproval of another place‑type change and approving an employment center plan.

• Approved May 12 minutes (7-0)
• Disapproved RCR Phase 2 replat (7-0)
• Disapproved Taylor Industrial Phase I preliminary plat (7-0)
• Disapproved Gateway Tract preliminary plat (unanimously)
• Disapproved North Village Phase I final plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of urban-center place type change at 1201 S Rio Grande St (5-1-1)
• Recommended disapproval of place type change at 2103 Kent St (unanimously)
• Recommended approval of Employment Center Plan at 2700/2710 Davis St (7-0)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The TIF #1 Board will review and consider action on a potential Business Retention Flood Relief Grant. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review and consider action on potential TIF #1 District Business Retention Flood Relief Grant

Charter Review Commission

The Taylor Charter Review Commission will consider approval of May 18 meeting minutes, discuss a drafted amendment for a required charter review, an amendment to Section 4.1 for consistency with current practice, and a drafted final report to present to the City Council.

• Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss and consider drafted amendment regarding a required Charter review
• Discuss and consider amendment to Section 4.1 for consistency with current practice
• Discuss and consider drafted Final Report to present to City Council

The commission approved the amended May 18, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. A proposed charter review amendment was first rejected 3‑4, then revised and approved unanimously. The commission combined two Section 4.1 amendments into one and approved the final report for submission to City Council, both unanimously.

• Approved amended May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Charter review amendment as written failed 3‑4
• Revised charter review amendment approved unanimously
• Combined two Section 4.1 amendments into one (unanimous)
• Approved final report and directed submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a neighborhood plan for KMV Holdings and a special use permit for 21 multi-family units. The body will also discuss professional services agreements for the Police Department and a utility easement acquisition.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-20: Neighborhood Plan for KMV Holdings at 397 FM/369 CR
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-14: Special Use Permit for 21 multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St
• Purchase of a Caterpillar AP555 asphalt paver for Public Works
• Task Order 2026-03 with HDR for Mustang Creek WWTP Improvements
• Professional services agreements for a Police Department Strategic Plan and evidence room audit

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, two professional services agreements for the Police Department, and the acquisition of a utility easement across the Tammi Lane property. No action was taken on Ordinance 2026-20 (Neighborhood Plan) or Ordinance 2026-14 (Special Use Permit). All approvals were passed with unanimous votes.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Police Department strategic plan services agreement approved unanimously ($14,400)
• Police Department evidence room audit agreement approved unanimously ($3,599.06)
• Acquisition of utility easement on Tammi Lane property approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2026-20 (Neighborhood Plan) introduced – no action taken
• Ordinance 2026-14 (Special Use Permit for 21 multifamily units) introduced – no action taken

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Board will consider approving minutes from March 19, 2026, and voting to certify the eligibility lists from the Fire Entry Level Exam (April 25, 2026) and Police Entry Level Exam (May 2, 2026). These certifications are procedural steps to finalize candidate pools for hiring.

• Consider certifying the Fire Entry Level Exam Eligibility List held on April 25, 2026
• Consider certifying the Police Entry Level Exam Eligibility List held on May 2, 2026
• Consider approving minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor TIF #1 Board will vote on several purchase orders for Front Porch grants, including rocking chairs, signs, watering cans, trash cans, and bike racks. They will also discuss historic wooden road ghost signage and a related action plan, and consider final approval of the new grant application content and format. Other items include a purchase order for the Level Up Program and discussion of Reinvent Taylor.

• Review and consider action on proposal for historic wooden road ghost signage
• Consider approval of PO for 70 rocking chairs for Front Porch grants
• Consider final approval on new grant application content and format
• Consider approval of PO for Level Up Program for 2026
• Discuss and consider action on Reinvent Taylor

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review recent maintenance work at several parks, report on attendance and revenue figures for Taylor Regional Park and rental facilities, and note the substantial completion of the Roznovak Pool Reconstruction and other park improvement projects. No new contracts or ordinance changes are listed.

• Roznovak Pool Reconstruction – final completion reported
• Taylor Regional Park – turf installation on two infields – substantial completion
• 2025 Park Improvements – Murphy Park and Bull Branch Park – substantial completion
• Rental facility revenue totals for 2024‑2025: $41,481
• Maintenance updates: new backflow preventer, water fountains, restroom fixtures, and graffiti removal

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to accept the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting as presented. No other motions were voted on or decided during the May 20 session.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and consider action on the Smithsonian Exhibit and the Margarita Mile event. The board will also review financial reports for the GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds.

• Action on the Smithsonian Exhibit
• Action on the Margarita Mile event
• Financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Justice Center Committee Report

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review work completed by the City of Taylor at the museum and consider potential actions regarding the Pounds of Plenty event and the Governor Dan Moody Statue unveiling.

• Review minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting
• Review work completed by City of Taylor at the Moody Museum
• Consider action on the Pounds of Plenty event held in April 2026
• Consider action on the Governor Dan Moody Statue unveiling on June 6, 2026
• Consider action regarding training on archival work and the Past Perfect System

Charter Review Commission

The Taylor Charter Review Commission will meet on May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Taylor Public Library. The commission will consider approval of the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss several proposed charter amendments, including an addendum on boards and commissions appointments, a requirement for a vote after executive sessions, and a new article on charter review. They will also revisit previously tabled items on council compensation and the number of council members.

• Approve May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Add addendum on boards and commissions appointment process to charter amendment report
• Draft amendment requiring a vote after executive sessions
• Add new article regarding charter review
• Reconsider tabled items on council compensation and council size

The Charter Review Commission approved the May 4, 2026 minutes with amendments. It adopted an addendum on the boards and commissions appointment process and unanimously recommended to the City Council the Option B charter language for a vote after executive sessions. The commission also directed a new article requiring a charter review at least every ten years, decided to keep council compensation unchanged, and accepted the withdrawal of a proposed amendment to council size.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved addendum on boards and commissions appointment process (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council charter language Option B for post‑executive‑session vote (unanimous)
• Directed draft of new Article requiring charter review every 10 years with legal review (consensus)
• Decided no changes to Council compensation in the Charter (consensus)
• Accepted withdrawal of proposed amendment to number of Council members (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on proposed tax‑abatement guidelines and a resolution to adopt those guidelines. Council members will discuss updates to street‑maintenance projects and a street reclamation program. They will also vote on a grant application to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and on awarding Bid No. 2026‑9 to Arguijo Corporation for the Wastewater Line Extension Project.

• Public hearing on proposed Tax Abatement Guidelines (Item 4)
• Resolution R26‑13 to adopt Tax Abatement Guidelines (Item 5)
• Discussion of updates to 2022 and 2024 Street Maintenance Projects and Change Order No. 3 with HDR Engineering, Inc. (Item 6)
• Resolution R26‑14 to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (Item 8)
• Award of Bid No. 2026‑9 to Arguijo Corporation for the Wastewater Line Extension Project (Item 9)

The council unanimously approved award of Bid No. 2026-9 to Arguijo Corporation for an 18‑inch wastewater line extension project costing $550,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. It also unanimously adopted the Tax Abatement Guidelines (Resolution R26-13) and approved Change Order #3 with Texas Road. Additionally, the council directed staff to proceed with Davis Street striping options (Option 3 from 6th St to TH Johnson and Option 2 from 2nd St to 6th St) with a 4‑0 vote despite Mayor Buzan’s opposition.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including Special Use Permit for drive‑through restaurant, unanimously
• Adopted Tax Abatement Guidelines (Resolution R26-13) unanimously
• Approved Change Order #3 with Texas Road unanimously
• Directed staff to proceed with Davis Street striping Option 3 (6th St to TH Johnson) and Option 2 (2nd St to 6th St); motion carried 4‑0, Mayor Buzan opposed
• Approved Option 1 for Street Reclamation program (purchase of paving machine) unanimously
• Approved Resolution R26-14 for grant application to Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority unanimously
• Awarded Bid No. 2026-9 to Arguijo Corporation for wastewater line extension project $550,000; authorized City Manager to execute contract unanimously

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold a special called meeting to canvass the results of the May 2 general election via Resolution R26-12. Following that, the council will administer the oath of office to the newly elected mayor and then elect a mayor pro-tem.

• Consider approval of Resolution R26-12 canvassing results of May 2 general election
• Administer oath of office to newly elected mayor
• Elect mayor pro-tem

The council unanimously approved Resolution R26-12, which canvassed the May 2, 2026 general election results. Jim Buzan was sworn in as the new mayor. After two roll‑call votes, Councilmember Kelly Cmerek was appointed Mayor Pro Tem by a unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution R26-12 (unanimous)
• Swore in Jim Buzan as mayor
• Nomination of Councilwoman Heather Long as Mayor Pro Tem failed 3‑2
• Nomination of Councilmember Kelly Cmerek as Mayor Pro Tem carried unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will elect officers, receive updates, and consider several land-use items. A public hearing is scheduled for a special use permit allowing 21 multi-family dwellings at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St. Other actions include a plat disapproval, subdivision replat, and a neighborhood plan recommendation.

• Public hearing on a special use permit for 21 multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St (PZ-2026-2672)
• Consider disapproval of the Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat on Hwy 79 covering 51.19 acres (PZ 2026-2683)
• Consider conditional approval of Castlewood Phases 2&3 Subdivision Replat Block 9 on FM 973 and W Wesley Miller Lane (PZ-2025-2622)
• Public hearing on a neighborhood plan for KMV Holdings at 397 FM/369 CR (PZ-2025-2524)
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)

The Planning and Zoning Commission elected its officers. Nora Roy was appointed chair, Joseph Gonzales vice‑chair, and Annette Maruska secretary. All three motions passed unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Elected Nora Roy as chair (9‑0)
• Elected Joseph Gonzales as vice‑chair (9‑0)
• Elected Annette Maruska as secretary (9‑0)

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Taylor County Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will introduce its members and staff, then discuss and possibly vote to elect a chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. The meeting will also include a presentation on impact fees and the process for updating them, and a discussion of the committee's meeting schedule.

• Introduce board members, city staff, and HDR representatives
• Consider and possibly elect a chair, vice‑chair, and secretary
• Presentation and discussion of impact fees and update process
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee elected Justin Irving as Chair, Julie Downs as Vice‑Chair, and Buddy Michna as Secretary. The committee also set the next meeting for June 22, 2026, and established a recurring schedule on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All motions were carried.

• Justin Irving elected Chair (unanimous)
• Julie Downs elected Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Buddy Michna elected Secretary (unanimous)
• Next meeting set for June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Recurring meetings scheduled for fourth Monday each month at 6:00 p.m. (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance request for a property at 140 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd. The board will also elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on PZ-2026-2689 regarding parking and minimum façade buildout variances at 140 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd
• Election of Board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary)
• Approval of February 3, 2026 meeting minutes

Charter Review Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss and consider several drafted amendments to the city charter. These items include changes to the appointment process for boards, council member authority, and recall procedures.

• Drafted amendment to Article 5 regarding board and commission appointment process
• Drafted amendment to Article 7 regarding council member authority to place agenda items
• Amendments regarding Recall
• Proposed new Articles regulating City Council Meetings and Charter Review
• Tabled items regarding Council Compensation and the number of Council Members

The commission approved the May 4 meeting minutes unanimously. It disapproved the proposed amendment to Article 5 on appointment processes unanimously. It approved a revised amendment to Article 7 removing a reference to an ethics ordinance unanimously. A motion to add recall provisions (25% petition, 60% approval) was rejected by a 4‑aye, 5‑nay vote.

• Approved May 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Disapproved Article 5 appointment process amendment (unanimous)
• Approved revised Article 7 amendment removing final line (unanimous)
• Rejected recall amendment requiring 25% petition and 60% approval (4 ayes, 5 nays)
• Directed Mr. Zech to draft language for new Article on City Council executive‑session agenda items (consensus)
• No discussion on new Article regulating Charter Review (no action)
• No discussion on tabled items: Council Compensation and Number of Council Members (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review a diagnostic workshop on the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. This includes a housing study prepared by Freese & Nichols. Council may provide direction to staff and consultants on findings and next steps.

• Presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code
• Review of housing study prepared by Freese & Nichols

The council heard a presentation from Freese & Nichols on the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code diagnostic, including a housing study. Council members discussed the findings and possible next steps. No formal action or vote was recorded.

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for drive-through services at a restaurant on Carlos G Parker Boulevard. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a monthly financial report, a memorandum of understanding with the Taylor Independent School District for the Donna Channel Improvement Project, a right-of-way abandonment on East Second Street, and amendments to the city's grant procurement policy. The regular agenda covers a memorandum of understanding for the Murphy Park miniature golf course and downtown initiatives. An executive session will discuss the municipal judge evaluation and wastewater treatment plant capacity.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit (Ordinance 2026-18) for drive-through restaurant at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd
• Consider right-of-way abandonment on portion of East Second Street from Elliott to Washburn Street (Ordinance 2026-16)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Taylor Independent School District for Donna Channel Improvement Project
• Amend Federal and State Grant Procurement Policy by adding two addenda on cost allowability and labor standards
• Executive session on Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity and Discharge Permit

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. A public hearing on a drive‑through special‑use permit was held, and no action was taken. The council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of the Parks Foundation for the Murphy Park miniature golf course and also approved the downtown initiatives presented. Finally, the council unanimously reappointed Judge Wilson to a two‑year term on the municipal court.

• Approved consent agenda items (1‑7) unanimously
• Ordinance 2026-18 (drive‑through permit) public hearing held; no action taken
• Approved MOU with Friends of the Parks Foundation for Murphy Park miniature golf, unanimous
• Approved downtown initiatives for FY 2025‑2027, unanimous
• Reappointed Municipal Court Judge Wilson for two years (Resolution R26-10), unanimous
• No action taken on Executive Session II (wastewater plant capacity discussion)

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will meet to consider actions on several local art initiatives. The board is reviewing the creation of a city art map and updates on specific community projects.

• Creation of a 'Public Art of Taylor Map'
• Painted Piano Project
• Heritage Square Signature Art Project
• Music on Main Committee update

Charter Review Commission

The Taylor Charter Review Commission will discuss and consider amendments to the city charter, including a drafted change to term limits for the mayor and city council. Other items include previously tabled amendments to Article 5, Section 2, as well as proposed changes to Articles 7.3 through 12, recall procedures, and ethics rules. The meeting includes public comment and possible votes on each item.

• Drafted amendment to Article 4, Section 6 on term limits for mayor and city council
• Tabled amendments to Article 5, Section 2 from prior meeting
• Proposed amendments to Articles 7.3 through 12
• Amendments on recall procedures
• Amendments on ethics

The commission unanimously approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and a drafted amendment to Article 4 Section 6 that caps mayor and city council service at four terms. It directed legal counsel to provide a red‑line amendment for the appointment process in Article 5 Section 2. Proposed amendments to Articles 7.3‑12 were withdrawn, the recall amendment was tabled to the next meeting, and ethics provisions were not added to the charter.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Article 4 Section 6 term limits (unanimous)
• Directed legal counsel to return with red‑line amendment for appointment process (by consensus)
• Withdrawn proposed amendments to Articles 7.3‑12 (by consensus)
• Tabled recall amendment to next meeting on May 4, 2026
• Decided not to include ethics provisions in the charter (by consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from March 18, 2026, and receive financial reports for the GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds. The board will also receive property, business, and staff activity reports, along with a Justice Center Committee Report.

• Financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Property and Business Report
• Staff Activity Report
• Justice Center Committee Report

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss and potentially select films for the Movies in the Park event. The meeting also includes reports on programs and events from Director Betsy Schultz.

• Selection of movies for the Movies in the Park event
• Programs and Events Update from Director Betsy Schultz

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board accepted the February 18 minutes with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the three suggested movies for the Movies in the Park series—Zootopia 2, The Iron Giant, and Minecraft—by unanimous consent. The next meeting was set for May 20, 2026.

• Approved February 18 minutes (all aye)
• Approved Movies in the Park lineup (all aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 20, 2026 at Dickey Givens Community Center

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review fund reports and budget suggestions for economic development. The board is also considering grant requests for building facades at two specific addresses.

• Facade Grant Requests for 219 and 221 N Main Street
• Economic Development budget suggestions
• Review of TIF # (119) Fund Report

Tree Advisory Board

The Taylor Tree Advisory Board will review the January 13, 2026 minutes, receive a tree care update, and discuss planning for Arbor Day 2026. The board will also nominate and elect board positions.

• Review and approve minutes from January 13, 2026
• Tree Care and Maintenance Update
• Arbor Day 2026 Planning and Discussion
• Board position nomination and elections
• Next meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026

The board approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting by unanimous consent. Sharon Boon moved and the board unanimously approved Marco Solis as Chair of the Tree Advisory Board. A second motion appointed Pam Harper as Vice Chair, also approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Jan 13, 2026 meeting (all voted aye)
• Appointed Marco Solis as Chair of Tree Advisory Board (all voted aye)
• Appointed Pam Harper as Vice Chair of Tree Advisory Board (all voted aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and may disapprove the Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat covering about 51.19 acres near Hwy 79. It will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd, on approximately 1.274 acres. The agenda also includes approval of March 10 meeting minutes, an update on City Council actions, and a quorum call for the May 12 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting
• Consider disapproval of the Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat (≈51.19 acres) at Hwy 79, parcel R565218
• Public hearing on a special use permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd (≈1.274 acres), parcel R454458
• Update on City Council actions referred by the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Quorum call for the May 12, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It disapproved the Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat (PZ 2026-2683) with a 6‑0 vote. It approved a special‑use permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 10 minutes (6-0)
• Disapproved Oncor Muscovy Minor Plat (PZ 2026-2683) (6-0)
• Approved special‑use permit for drive‑through at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd (6-0)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation on the City of Taylor Facilities Master Plan prepared by HDR and consider directions for staff and consultants. Afterward, the council will enter a closed executive session to receive legal advice and deliberate on city‑owned surplus properties. The meeting will then reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Presentation and discussion of the City of Taylor Facilities Master Plan (HDR)
• Closed executive session to receive legal advice on city‑owned surplus properties

The council heard a presentation on the Facilities Master Plan but did not discuss or act on it. An executive session was held on surplus property matters, and the meeting reconvened with no further action. The council adjourned without any decisions.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for multi-family dwellings and a neighborhood plan called Trenton Village. The body will also discuss adding a new chapter to the Code of Ordinances regarding short-term rentals and consider several professional service contracts.

• Ordinance 2026-14: Special Use Permit for 21 multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St
• Ordinance 2026-15: Trenton Village neighborhood plan for 39.34 acres at 3701 CR 367
• Ordinance 2026-17: Adding Chapter 30 to the Code of Ordinances for Short-Term Rentals
• Ordinance 2026-16: Right of Way abandonment on East Second Street from Elliott to Washburn Street
• Auditing services contract with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028

The council unanimously approved audit engagement letters with Pattillo, Brown & Hill and Baker Tilly, adopted library policies, authorized a task order for pipeline engineering, and approved a $175,000 contract with the YMCA to manage the Roznovak Aquatic Center. It also tabled the special‑use permit for 21 multifamily units and denied the neighborhood‑plan ordinance. The consent agenda and proclamations were adopted without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2026-14 (special‑use permit for 21 multifamily units) (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2026-15 (neighborhood‑plan) (unanimous)
• Authorized audit engagement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill (unanimous)
• Authorized audit engagement with Baker Tilly (unanimous)
• Approved library policies (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 70 with HDR for pipeline engineering (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA contract for pool services, $175,000 (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review a report from the Economic Development Committee. The board will also discuss and consider action on budget suggestions for Economic Development.

• Economic Development budget suggestions
• Economic Development Committee report
• March 18, 2026, meeting minutes

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will consider drafted amendments to Articles 4 through 9 and discuss changes to the sections on Recall and Ethics. The meeting is held at the Taylor Public Library.

• Approval of March 16, 2026, meeting minutes
• Drafted amendments to Article 4
• Amendments to Articles 5 through 9
• Amendments on Recall
• Amendments on Ethics

The Charter Review Commission approved the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted drafted amendments to Article 4 (CR‑05, CR‑12, CR‑34, CR‑35) by unanimous vote. Several other items—including a Boards and Commissions amendment (CR‑54), a proposal to study expanding the council, and a Section 7.1 authority amendment (CR‑38)—were tabled for future consideration. The commission also noted no changes were needed for Sections 5.1, 5.2, CR‑49, and CR‑19, and then adjourned.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Article 4 amendments (CR‑05, CR‑12, CR‑34, CR‑35) (unanimous)
• Tabled CR‑54 (Boards and Commissions amendment) for later meeting
• Tabled proposal to create a committee to evaluate increasing councilmembers
• Tabled amendment CR‑38 (Section 7.1 councilmember authority) for future drafting
• Determined no changes needed for Sections 5.1 and 5.2 (no action)
• Confirmed CR‑49 already addressed in Section 8.1 (no further action)
• Confirmed CR‑19 residency requirement for City Manager needs no amendment (no action)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair positions. The body will also review a work plan and hear a presentation from Freese & Nichols.

• Appointment of Commission Chair
• Appointment of Commission Vice Chair
• Presentation from Freese & Nichols
• Review and action on work plan

Animal Control Board

The Animal Control Appeals Board will consider an update on buying a shade structure for the outdoor dog kennel runs. The meeting also includes a new board member introduction, approval of prior minutes, and updates on duck management, a trap‑neuter‑release program, and staffing. A proclamation for National Animal Care and Care Officer Appreciation Week will be presented.

• Introduction of a new board member
• Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting
• Update on purchase of shade structure for outdoor dog kennel runs
• Discussion on duck management
• Update on Texas Critter Crusaders Trap, Neuter, Release program

The Animal Control Appeals Board appointed Genifer Tdrvik to replace Lin Crane. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. The next board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

• Appointed Genifer Tdrvik to replace Lin Crane (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Set next meeting date for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

City Council

The Taylor City Council will discuss and possibly act on several ordinances, including a voluntary annexation of about 48.089 acres at 633 County Road 401. It will also review employment center plans for Project Comal and Oncor Muscovy Switch, confirm Joseph Chacon as Police Chief, and consider contracts for the City Hall Justice Center and other services. Public hearings for a multi‑family development and a neighborhood plan have been postponed by the applicants.

• Ordinance 2026-03: voluntary annexation of ~48.089 acres at 633 County Road 401
• Ordinance 2026-04: Employment Center Plan Project Comal (~220 acres at 1051 County Road 401)
• Ordinance 2026-13: Employment Center Plan Oncor Muscovy Switch (~51.19 acres at Hwy 79)
• Confirmation of Joseph Chacon as Police Chief per Texas Local Government Code 143
• GMP No. 2 contract with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors for City Hall Justice Center construction

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several ordinances, including a voluntary annexation and two employment‑center plans. They confirmed Joseph Chacon as police chief and approved a $39,894,249 guaranteed‑maximum‑price contract for the City Hall/Justice Center. Additional approvals covered a construction‑materials testing contract, a pool‑management services award to YMCA, and task authorizations for historic preservation and land‑use code updates.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 voluntary annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-04 Employment Center Plan Project Comal (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-13 Oncor Muscovy Switch employment center plan (unanimous)
• Confirmed Joseph Chacon as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved GMP No. 2 with Bartlett Cocke for City Hall/Justice Center, $39,894,249 (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Construction Materials Testing contract with Raba Kistner (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Awarded Pool Management Services contract to YMCA of Central Texas (unanimous)

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will vote on appointing a Chair and a Vice‑Chair. The meeting will also consider actions on the Painted Piano Project, the Heritage Square Signature Art Project, updates on Robinson Park Portals murals, and the Music on Main Committee.

• Appointment of the Chair position
• Appointment of the Vice‑Chair position
• Potential action on the Painted Piano Project proposal
• Potential action on the Heritage Square Signature Art Project
• Updates on Robinson Park Portals murals and Music on Main Committee

Civil Service Commission

The Taylor Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from its December 11, 2025 and January 22, 2026 meetings. It will also certify the list of candidates who took the Police Corporal promotional exam on March 4, 2026. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting
• Certify Police Corporal Promotional Exam List held on March 4, 2026

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve the February meeting minutes and receive several financial and activity reports. New business includes discussion of Taylor Fest, possible changes to meeting start time, and appointments for Chair and Vice‑Chair. The board will also review a mural application for 116 W 6th St. Continuing business includes a Justice Center Committee report.

• Approve minutes from February 18, 2026 meeting
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Discuss and consider action on Taylor Fest
• Discuss and consider action on moving the board meeting start time
• Review and consider action on the mural application for 116 W 6th St.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor County Tax Increment Financing #1 Board will review prior meeting minutes and receive a fund report. Members will discuss administrative matters such as meeting start time and leadership appointments. The board will also consider budget adjustments and other development initiatives.

• Review and consider action on minutes from the TIF #1 meeting held on February 18, 2026
• Receive the TIF #1 (119) Fund report as information
• Discuss and take action on moving the board meeting start time
• Review and consider action on budget adjustments
• Discuss and consider action on the Front Porch Initiative

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review the Friends of the Museum report, discuss the Valentine’s Day Gala on February 12, 2026, and consider establishing a Taylor Texas History Room. The board will also examine monthly event programming for the year and a proposal to fund an additional docent position.

• Discuss and take possible action on the establishment of a Taylor Texas History Room
• Discuss and take potential action on the Valentine’s Day Gala scheduled for February 12, 2026
• Review the Friends of the Moody Museum report noting $53,000 spent on the Dan Moody statue
• Consider monthly event programming, including events such as the Statue Unveiling in June and Hispanic Heritage Month in September
• Discuss potential expenditure of additional funds to support a Moody Museum docent position

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and consider potential amendments to Articles 1 through 7 of the city charter. The body will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 2, 2026.

• Discussion of amendments to Articles 1 through 7
• Approval of March 2, 2026, meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It identified certain administrative amendments as non‑substantive and not requiring charter changes. Several amendment items were referred to legal counsel for draft language, while other items were tabled for later consideration. Review of Articles 5‑7 and discussion of ethics and recall amendments were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated CR-10, CR-1, CR-13 as non‑substantive administrative changes (consensus)
• Referred CR-05, CR-12, CR-07, CR-14, CR-36, CR-37 to legal counsel for drafting (consensus)
• Tabled CR-35, CR-04, CR-08, CR-15, CR-38 for later consideration (consensus)
• Deferred review of Articles 5‑7 to a subsequent meeting (consensus)
• Scheduled ethics and recall amendments for next meeting discussion (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on routine consent items, several zoning amendments, and a special use permit for a large multifamily development. Council members will discuss a resolution opposing the proposed Oncor 345‑kilovolt transmission line. In closed executive session, officials will consider settlement of the Robert Marek lawsuit and the acquisition of a utility easement across the Tammi Lane property, as well as a drainage easement using eminent domain.

• Ordinance 2026-10: Place Type Amendment from P2 Rural to P2C Rural Commercial for 600 Potomac St (≈2.5 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-11: Special Use Permit for 326 multifamily units at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW (≈38.099 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-12: Place Type Amendment from P4 Mix to P3M Manufactured Housing for 1025 Scott St (≈0.15 acres)
• Resolution R26-08: Express city concerns about the proposed Oncor 345‑kV transmission line project
• Executive session action: Settlement of Robert Marek et al. v. City of Taylor lawsuit and acquisition of a utility easement across the Tammi Lane property

The council appointed Angelina Shelton to the Charter Review Commission and approved several ordinances, including a place‑type amendment for 600 Potomac St. It accepted the annual racial profiling report, authorized a request for proposals for banking services, and awarded the 2025 curb replacement project to Lone Star Energy Consultants for $132,827.20. In executive session, the council approved a settlement to acquire a utility easement across the Tammi Lane property and approved a settlement of the Robert Marek litigation, both unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1,2,4,5,7,8 (unanimous)
• Appointed Angelina Shelton to the Charter Review Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-10 for 600 Potomac St place‑type amendment (unanimous)
• Accepted the annual racial profiling report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-08 concerning the Oncor 345‑kV transmission line (unanimous)
• Approved release of RFP for Depository and Banking Services (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Curb Replacement Project to Lone Star Energy Consultants for $132,827.20 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement to acquire utility easement at 1703 Tammi Lane (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review reports on programs and events and potentially assign board positions. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and planning for the April 15 session.

• Discussion and possible action on assignment of Board positions
• Review of Roznovak Pool Reconstruction project
• Review of turf installation on two infields at Taylor Regional Park
• Review of 2025 Park Improvements for Murphy Park and Bull Branch Park
• Report on February rental facility revenue totaling $2,550

The board approved the meeting minutes as presented. The board appointed Stacy Olsen as Chair of the Parks Board and David Campise as Vice Chair, each with unanimous approval. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026 at the Dickey Givens Community Center.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (all voted aye)
• Appointed Stacy Olsen as Chair of the Parks Board (all voted aye)
• Appointed David Campise as Vice Chair of the Parks Board (all voted aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and potentially disapprove three subdivision plats, including the Taylor Commons and Murphy St projects. The body will also hold public hearings on a Special Use Permit for multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St and a Neighborhood Plan for Trenton Village.

• Review and approve minutes from February 10, 2026
• Consider disapproval of Taylor Commons Preliminary Plat (709 NW Carlos G. Parker Boulevard)
• Consider disapproval of Murphy St Final Plat (North of E 4th St)
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for 21 multi-family units at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Plan for Trenton Village (3701 CR 367)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the February 10 meeting minutes (7‑0). It voted to disapprove the Taylor Commons Preliminary Plat, the Murphy Street Final Plat, and the Castlewood Phases 2 & 3 Replat, each by a 7‑0 vote. The commission also disapproved a special‑use permit for a multi‑family project at 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St (6‑1). A motion to disapprove the Trenton Village Neighborhood Plan failed with a 3‑4 vote.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Disapproved Taylor Commons Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Disapproved Murphy St Final Plat (7-0)
• Disapproved Castlewood Phases 2&3 Replat (7-0)
• Disapproved special‑use permit for 1019 & 1021 W 3rd St (6-1)
• Motion to disapprove Trenton Village Neighborhood Plan failed (3-4)

Library Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Library Advisory Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review library programming and an update of library policies.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Update of Library Policies
• Review of March 2026 Programming Calendar

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and introduce new board members. The body will also discuss a presentation from Freese & Nichols and updates to the Vacant Building Ordinance.

• Appointment of Commission Chair
• Appointment of Commission Vice Chair
• Presentation from Freese & Nichols
• Review and action on work plan
• Discussion of Vacant Building Ordinance updates

Charter Review Commission

The Taylor County Charter Review Commission will meet on March 2, 2026 to discuss the charter and its review process. Commissioners will consider electing a Chairperson and a Vice‑Chairperson. They will also discuss and consider operating procedures, including rules of procedure, meeting length, public participation guidelines, meeting schedule, and voting requirements. The agenda provides a public comment period for residents.

• Presentation on Charter and Charter Review
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice‑Chairperson
• Discussion of Operating Procedures (rules, meeting length, public participation guidelines, schedule, voting requirements)
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

The commission announced the resignation of member Teri Williams and will coordinate with the City Council to fill the vacancy. Commissioners voted unanimously to elect John McDonald as Chair and Gary Gola as Vice Chair. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Elected John McDonald as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Gola as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on several items, including a joint election services contract, amendments to HDR Engineering task orders, and multiple development-related ordinances. Public hearings will be held for four ordinances that propose rezoning or special use permits for properties on Potomac Street, Carlos G Parker Boulevard, Scott Street, and an employment center on Hwy 79. The council will also receive the FY 2025 financial report and discuss a special use permit for lodging at 3004 Don Hill Lane.

• Approve Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County Elections Division for the May 2, 2026 General Election
• Amend HDR Engineering task orders for permit expediting and development review services related to the Samsung project
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-10: change place type from P2 Rural to P2C Rural Commercial for 600 Potomac St (≈2.5 acres)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-11: special use permit for 326 multifamily units at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW (≈38.1 acres)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-12: place type amendment to P3M Manufactured Housing for 1025 Scott Street (≈0.15 acres)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a joint election agreement, a Texas Enterprise Zone nomination, a property possession agreement, and several HDR Engineering task order amendments. Four zoning‑related ordinances (2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2026-13) were introduced but no action was taken on any of them. A motion to approve Ordinance 2026-02, a short‑term rental special use permit, failed because it was not seconded. The council also unanimously received the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an update on field services and local drainage projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (election agreement, Resolution R26-06, Schmidt property agreement, HDR task order amendments) – unanimous
• No action taken on Ordinance 2026-10 (Place Type amendment for 600 Potomac St) – introduced only
• No action taken on Ordinance 2026-11 (Special Use Permit for 326 multifamily at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd) – introduced only
• No action taken on Ordinance 2026-12 (Place Type amendment for 1025 Scott St) – introduced only
• No action taken on Ordinance 2026-13 (Oncor Muscovy Switch employment center plan) – introduced only
• Motion to approve Ordinance 2026-02 (short‑term rental permit) failed – no second
• Received Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025 – unanimous
• Received field services and Local Drainage Project updates – unanimous

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will consider the implementation of the Painted Piano Project and the 150th/Heritage Square Mural project. The board will also review proposed portal murals from the Texas Geocachers Association and posters for the Spring 2026 Music on Main season.

• Implementation of Taylor Public Arts - Painted Piano Project
• Implementation of 150th/Heritage Square Mural project
• Proposed Portal Murals in Robinson Park from the Texas Geocachers Association
• Music on Main Posters for Spring 2026 season

City Council

The City Council will present and discuss a diagnostic of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code prepared by Freese & Nichols. Council members may give direction to staff and consultants on the findings and next steps. The meeting may be moved to a closed executive session for confidential legal advice on any agenda item.

• Presentation of Freese & Nichols diagnostic on Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code

The council held a presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code diagnostic prepared by Freese & Nichols. Council members gave feedback and direction to staff and consultants. No action was taken.

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive financial and activity reports, and discuss new downtown transformation strategies and a Downtown Connection meeting.

• Approve minutes from January 21, 2026
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Receive Downtown property and Business report
• Receive Main Street Staff Activity Report
• Discuss adoption of new downtown transformation strategies

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss duck management and equipment for the Fitness Park. The meeting includes reports from the Director and updates on programs and events.

• Discussion concerning Duck Management
• Discussion concerning Fitness Park equipment
• Programs and Events Update from Betsy Schultz
• Director's Report from Tyler Bybee

The board unanimously approved the February 18 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken during the session. The next board meeting was scheduled for March 18, 2026 at the Dickey Givens Community Center.

• Approved meeting minutes (all aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 18, 2026

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The TIF #1 Board will review and vote on grant requests for fire suppression and façade improvements at 119 East 3rd Street and 121 East 3rd Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting and receiving a fund report. Public comment is allowed on non‑agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Grant for fire suppression at 119 E 3rd St
• Grant for fire suppression at 121 E 3rd St
• Grant for façade improvements at 121 E 3rd St
• Grant for façade improvements at 119 E 3rd St
• Review of priorities from workshop and request for funds for priority project

City Council

The City Council will review requests for neighborhood plans and a special use permit for electronics disposal. The body is also considering a contract for perimeter fencing at the Public Works Building and updates to fire department staffing levels.

• Neighborhood Plan request for Sonora Bank at 602 SW Carlos G. Parker Boulevard
• Neighborhood Plan request for Taylor Commons at 709 NW Carlos G. Parker Boulevard
• Special Use Permit for electronics disposal services at 601 W 2nd Street
• Perimeter fencing contract for Public Works Building at 205 S. Edmond Street awarded to Monarch Fence, LLC
• Ordinance 2026-06 regarding Fire Department position numbers

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the award of Bid #2026-1 to Monarch Fence for a perimeter fence at 205 S. Edmond Street, and adopted the City Investment Policy (Resolution R26-03). It also unanimously extended the expiration term of a special‑use permit (Ordinance 2026-09) and authorized the City Manager to negotiate the American Legion lease (4‑0 vote, one abstention). Additionally, the council approved a proclamation policy (4‑1) and confirmed numerous board and commission appointments.

• Approved Bid #2026-1 perimeter fencing contract to Monarch Fence (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-03 City Investment Policy and Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09 extending special‑use permit term to five years (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute American Legion lease (4‑0, Redden abstained)
• Approved Resolution R26-05 proclamation policy (4‑1, Cobb opposed)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 1‑4, 6‑8, 10 as presented (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointments and new members for multiple boards and commissions
• No action taken on Oncor 345 kV Transmission Line update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on four land‑use requests: a place‑type amendment for 600 Potomac St, a special‑use permit for a 326‑unit Gateway Planned Development at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW, a place‑type amendment for 1025 Scott St, and an employment center plan at Hwy 79. The commission will also receive an update on City Council actions related to its referrals and will conduct a quorum call for the March 10, 2026 meeting.

• PZ 2025‑2635: Place‑type amendment from P2 Rural to P2C Rural Commercial for 600 Potomac St (≈2.5 acres).
• PZ 2025‑2636: Special‑use permit for 326 multifamily units (Gateway Planned Development) at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW (≈38.099 acres).
• PZ 2025‑2637: Place‑type amendment from P4 Mix to P3M Manufactured Housing for 1025 Scott St (≈0.15 acres).
• PZ 2025‑2606: Employment Center Plan (Oncor Muscovy Switch) at Hwy 79 (≈51.19 acres).
• Discussion item: Update on City Council actions on items referred by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting (8‑0). It also approved a place‑type amendment for 600 Potomac St. (8‑0), a special‑use permit for 326 multifamily units at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW (8‑0), a place‑type amendment for 1025 Scott St. (8‑0), and an employment‑center plan on 51.19 acres at Hwy 79 (7‑0‑1, with one recusal). All actions were recorded as approved by the vote tallies shown.

• Approved January 13 minutes (8-0)
• Approved place‑type amendment P2 to P2C for 600 Potomac St. (8-0)
• Approved special‑use permit for 326 multifamily dwellings at 505 Carlos G Parker Blvd SW (8-0)
• Approved place‑type amendment P4 to P3M for 1025 Scott St. (8-0)
• Approved employment center plan on 51.19 acres at Hwy 79 (7-0-1, one recusal)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review library reports and discuss updates to policies and board bylaws. The board will also address actions regarding withdrawn books.

• Update of Library Policies
• Amendment of Library Board Bylaws discussion
• Actions regarding withdrawn books
• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the minutes from its January 7, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will hear a consultant’s presentation on the scope of the historic district project reset. The commission will discuss any open questions or needs related to historic preservation.

• Approve minutes of the January 7, 2026 regular meeting
• Consultant presentation on scope of the historic district project reset
• Discussion of open questions or needs for the Historic Preservation Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for signage standards at a property in the RCR Commercial Planned Development, located at 225 Logistics Loop East. After the hearing, the board will take action on the same variance request. The meeting also includes approval of the December 2, 2025 minutes and a period for citizen comments.

• Public hearing on variance request for signage standards (PZ-2025-2651) at 225 Logistics Loop East
• Board action on the same signage variance request after the hearing
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
• Citizen communication period for public comments (3‑minute limit)
• Adjournment

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held on a variance request for signage at 225 Logistics Loop East. The board then unanimously approved the signage variance request.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Held public hearing on signage variance at 225 Logistics Loop East
• Approved signage variance for 225 Logistics Loop East (4-0)

Public Arts Advisory Board

The board will consider the implementation of the Painted Piano Project and the 150th/Heritage Square Mural project. Members will also review proposed portal murals for Robinson Park from the Texas Geocachers Association.

• Implementation of Taylor Public Arts - Painted Piano Project
• Implementation of 150th/Heritage Square Mural project
• Proposed Portal Murals from the Texas Geocachers Association for Robinson Park

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on routine consent items, including a cargo van purchase for Parks and Recreation and a resolution to schedule a mayoral election on May 2, 2026. It will also discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance 2026-05, changing the place type of a 1.71‑acre property at 804 Rices Crossing Road from P2 Rural to P2C Rural Commercial. Several public hearings are scheduled for new neighborhood plans and a special‑use permit, while a historic overlay district hearing has been postponed. An executive session will address a lease agreement, a development agreement, and personnel matters.

• Approve procurement of a cargo van for the Parks and Recreation Department from Silsbee Ford
• Approve Ordinance 2026-05 to amend the place type of 804 Rices Crossing Road (1.71 acres) to Rural Commercial
• Postpone public hearing for Historic Overlay District ordinance for downtown Taylor
• Hold public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2026-07 for the Sonora Bank neighborhood plan at 602 SW Carlos G. Parker Boulevard
• Consider Resolution R26-01 calling a mayoral election on May 2, 2026

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, event calendar, a cargo van purchase, and financial reports. It also approved Resolution R26-02 to charge the Charter Review Commission, Ordinance 2025-33 on loitering and panhandling, Task Order 72 for the 2024 I‑Codes adoption, and the Volunteer Time Off Policy. No action was taken on the historic overlay district or the three neighborhood‑plan ordinances presented.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, events calendar, cargo van, financial reports) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution R26-02 to charge the Charter Review Commission – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-33 amending loitering and panhandling code – unanimous
• Approved Task Order 72 with HDR for 2024 I‑Codes adoption – unanimous
• Approved Volunteer Time Off Policy – unanimous
• Postponed public hearing on Historic Overlay District – no action
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-07 (Sonora Bank Neighborhood Plan) – no action
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-08 (Taylor Commons Neighborhood Plan) – no action

Civil Service Commission

The Taylor County Civil Service Commission meeting will include the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The election is the only substantive agenda item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural steps.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson (LaShon Gros)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor City Board will review and approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It will receive the TIF #1 (119) Fund report for information. The board will discuss and give staff direction on a workshop to set priorities for the Master Plan implementation using TIF #1 funds. Additional topics include staff direction on extra trash cans, the proposed Rocking Chair program, and a recap of the 112 W 2nd St sign grant.

• Review and approve minutes of the December 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive the TIF #1 (119) Fund report as information
• Discuss and give staff direction on workshop to set Master Plan priorities with TIF #1 funds
• Discuss and give staff direction on additional trash cans
• Discuss and give staff direction on the proposed Rocking Chair program

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and receive updates on programs and events. The board will also discuss board rules of decorum and identify items for the next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from November 19, 2025
• Receive Directors Report from Tyler Bybee
• Receive Programs and Events Update from Betsy Schultz
• Discuss Board Rules of Decorum
• Identify items for next meeting

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 15 meeting with all members voting aye. No other actions or votes were taken. The board received project updates and discussed upcoming events, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved October 15 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the postponement of the Historic Preservation District and its notice. The board will also provide direction on the Bluedot Program demonstration and the Breakfast Bites schedule.

• Postponement of the Historic Preservation District and notice
• Bluedot Program demonstration
• Breakfast Bites schedule
• Justice Center Committee Report
• Financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will meet to coordinate the February 12, 2026, Valentine's Gala and discuss the establishment of a Taylor Texas History Room. The board will also review financial reports for the Ned Trust and Nancy Moody Fund.

• Coordination of Valentine's Gala on February 12, 2026, with tickets priced at $25.00 per person
• Discussion on establishing a Taylor Texas History Room
• Review of financial reports for Ned Trust (100-100-108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113)
• Discussion of monthly event programming for the current year
• Review of museum participation in the Conservation and Heritage Society's Christmas Tour of Homes

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will discuss priorities for public art installations and community engagement for the coming year. The board will also consider a recommendation for the Spring 2026 season of Music on Main.

• Recommendation on approval of the Spring 2026 Season of Music on Main
• Discussion on public art programming, installations, and partnerships
• Introduction of new Downtown Director Niecy Baum
• Update on the Portal Project
• Financial reports for Music on Main, Miscellaneous Donations, and Contributions to Civic Programs

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on whether to disapprove the Castlewood Phase 2&3 subdivision replat covering about 4.51 acres at FM 973 and W. Wesley Miller Lane. Public hearings will be held on neighborhood plan requests for the Sonora Bank and Taylor Commons sites, and on a special use permit for light electronics disposal at 601 W 2nd Street. A postponed historic overlay district for downtown Taylor will be discussed later.

• Consider disapproval of Castlewood Phase 2&3 subdivision replat (PZ-2025-2622) – ~4.51 acres at FM 973/W. Wesley Miller Lane
• Public hearing on Sonora Bank Neighborhood Plan (PZ-2025-2465) – ~9.73 acres at 602 SW Carlos G. Parker Blvd
• Public hearing on Taylor Commons Neighborhood Plan (PZ-2025-2467) – ~8.61 acres at 709 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for light electronics disposal (PZ-2025-2642) – ~2.31 acres at 601 W 2nd St
• Postponed discussion of historic overlay district for downtown Taylor

Library Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and discuss updates to library policies and board bylaws. The meeting will also cover programming and address the withdrawal of books.

• Approval of December 9, 2025, minutes
• Discussion on Library Board Bylaws amendment
• Review of Library Policies update
• Actions regarding withdrawn books
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will review and approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on tree care and maintenance and on the Tree City USA status. The board will recap Arbor Day 2025 and discuss planning for Arbor Day 2026. Finally, it will identify items for the next meeting on April 14, 2026.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Tree Care and Maintenance update
• Tree City USA status update
• Arbor Day 2025 recap
• Planning discussion for Arbor Day 2026

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider several routine approvals on the consent agenda, including minutes, a special‑use permit for a pediatric therapy practice, and an emergency waterline repair contract. Public hearings will be held for three ordinances: a voluntary annexation of about 48 acres at 633 County Road 401, an Employment Center Plan (Project Comal) on 220 acres at 1051 County Road 401, and a place‑type amendment for a property at 804 Rices Crossing Road. Additional items include a housing authority report, a license agreement with Ferg Hold Co., and updates on local programs. The meeting will close with a closed executive session on economic‑development negotiations.

• Special Use Permit for a home‑based pediatric therapy practice at 2105 Davis Street
• Emergency expenditure contract with RUTS Construction, LLC for waterline repairs
• Ordinance 2026‑03: voluntary annexation of ~48.1 acres at 633 County Road 401
• Ordinance 2026‑04: Employment Center Plan (Project Comal) on ~220 acres at 1051 County Road 401
• Ordinance 2026‑05: place‑type amendment from Rural to Rural Commercial at 804 Rices Crossing Road

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Historic Overlay District for the downtown area. The body will also review meeting minutes and introduce a new Downtown Director.

• Public hearing on proposed Historic Overlay District
• Review of September 3, 2025, meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Downtown Director