Taylor County public meetings in 2025

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the November 19 meeting and receive financial and property reports. It will review and potentially act on adding nine trash cans to the downtown area and on the Rocking Chair program called "Taylor Rocks." Continuing items include discussion of the 2026 Breakfast Bites schedule, the May 8, 2026 Table on Talbot event, the Sesquicentennial, and reports from the Justice Center Committee and Downtown Plan Working Group.

• Approve minutes of the Main Street Advisory Board meeting held November 19, 2025
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) funds
• Review and consider action on adding nine trash cans for the downtown area
• Review and consider action on the Rocking Chair program "Taylor Rocks"
• Discuss 2026 Breakfast Bites schedule and other upcoming community events

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The TIF #1 Board will review several items, including an introduction of the new Downtown Director, a project called "Taylor Rocks," and a proposal to add more public trash cans downtown. The trash‑can proposal seeks approval to use TIF #1 money to purchase and install ten new 32‑gallon steel receptacles, with installation planned for early 2026. The board will also receive a financial report on the TIF #1 fund and consider other pending actions.

• Introduce Niecy Baum as Downtown Director
• Consider action on "Taylor Rocks" project
• Consider action on additional downtown trash cans (10 new units, funded by TIF #1)
• Review and consider action on 112 W 2nd St Sign grant
• Discuss revenue and expenditures of TIF #1 fund

Animal Control Board

The Animal Control Appeals Board and Shelter Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 16, 2025. They will approve the July 30, 2025 minutes and discuss a proposal to use donated funds to purchase and install a shade structure over the shelter’s outdoor dog runs. The board will also receive updates on the Texas Critter Crusaders trap‑neuter‑release program and on staffing and training, and will set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes for July 30, 2025
• Discuss possible use of donated funds to purchase and install a shade structure over outdoor dog runs
• Update on Texas Critter Crusaders Trap, Neuter, Release program
• Update on staffing and training
• Set date of next meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Taylor Civil Service Board will meet on December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers, 400 Porter Street. The board will consider three items: approval of the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes, a proposal to add the Battalion Chief rank to the fire department, and certification of the police entry‑level eligibility list from the November 15, 2025 exam. Each item may be voted on or placed in executive session under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting
• Add Battalion Chief rank to the fire department
• Certify Police Entry Level Eligibility List from the November 15, 2025 exam

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of the FY2026 budget amendment and a cascade/rescue truck purchase. Council members will hold public hearings to introduce Ordinance 2026-01 for a home‑based pediatric therapy practice at 2105 Davis Street and Ordinance 2026-02 for a lodging operation at 3004 Don Hill Lane. Additional discussion items include tax‑increment zone financing, drainage service agreements, and eminent‑domain resolutions for wastewater easements.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-34 for the 2025 Amended and Restated Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two
• Approve Ordinance 2025-36 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget
• Approve procurement of a cascade/rescue truck from Lubbock Truck Sales, Inc.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01, a Special Use Permit for a home‑based pediatric therapy practice at 2105 Davis Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02, a Special Use Permit for lodging without a full‑time on‑site operator at 3004 Don Hill Lane

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, charter review committee appointments, and several development agreements, including a $200 M tax abatement and an economic development incentive for Compal USA Technology. Public hearings were held for two special‑use permit requests, but no action was taken on the ordinances. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Charter Review Committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Williamson County for Park79 PID billing (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition and reimbursement agreement for Park79 Commerce Center (unanimous)
• Approved $200 M tax abatement agreement with Compal USA Technology (unanimous)
• Approved economic development incentive agreement with Compal USA Technology (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-01 Special Use Permit for home‑based pediatric therapy (no action)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-02 Special Use Permit for short‑term rental (no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will consider disapproving four subdivision replats and hold public hearings on a rural commercial zoning change and a neighborhood plan. The body will also review 2026 application submission calendars.

• Consider disapproval of Citadel Square Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (126.617 acres)
• Consider disapproval of Aaron Barta Subdivision Replat (0.507 acres)
• Consider disapproval of Castlewood Phases 2&3 Subdivision Replat (4.51 acres)
• Public hearing on Place Type Amendment to Rural Commercial at 804 Rices Crossing Road
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Plan for Sonora Bank at 602 SW Carlos G. Parker Boulevard

Library Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Library Advisory Board will review and vote on the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive reports on youth services, upcoming programming, and policy updates. Public comments are allowed for three minutes per speaker on items not on the agenda, but responses will be deferred to a future meeting.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 Library Advisory Board meeting
• Youth Services Librarian introduction
• Presentation of the December 2025 programming calendar
• Update of library policies

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request regarding signage letter height. The board will also review minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• PZ-2025-2615: Variance request for signage letter height at 201 Mustang Cove (Mustang Creek Industrial Park)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment called a quorum and noted that no citizens spoke. The board unanimously approved amended minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a variance to increase the sign lettering to 36 inches at 201 Mustang Cove.

• Approved amended minutes from Oct 7, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved signage variance (letter height 36 inches) for 201 Mustang Cove (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Board will meet to discuss personnel and staffing matters. The body will consider adding a new rank to the Fire Department and certifying a police eligibility list.

• Proposed addition of Battalion Chief Rank to Fire Department
• Certification of Police Entry Level Eligibility List from November 15, 2025 exam
• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss downtown development and program updates. The board is considering a deadline extension for Façade Improvement Grants and reviewing the Bludot Cash Back Program.

• Façade Improvement Grant deadline extension request for 113 and 115 E 3rd Street
• Presentation and potential action on Bludot Cash Back Program
• Introduction of Downtown Director Niecy Baum
• Downtown Plan Working Group report
• Main Street Fall/Winter Events report

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will meet to review the Director's report and receive updates on programs and events. The meeting includes a specific update regarding the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.

• Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting update
• Programs and Events update
• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the November 19 meeting minutes. The council approved moving forward with the October 23 meeting. The next board meeting was scheduled for January 21, 2026. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Council approved moving forward the Oct. 23 meeting
• Scheduled next board meeting for Jan 21, 2026

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board met on November 18, 2025 to review minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss a series of community events and operational actions. The board introduced Downtown and Tourism Development Director Sean Johnson, received a report from the Friends of the Moody Museum noting a $45,000 down payment for the Dan Moody Statue and a pending $18,800 balance, and considered event plans including the Ladies Tea, Salute to the Troops, Christmas Tour of Homes, Valentine’s Gala, and the establishment of a Taylor Texas History Room. Motions were passed unanimously to adopt rental policy guidelines for the museum grounds, create the history room, and schedule the upcoming events.

• Introduced Downtown and Tourism Development Director Sean Johnson
• Friends of the Moody Museum reported a $45,000 down payment for the Dan Moody Statue and a required $18,800 for completion
• Ladies Tea scheduled for September 20, 2025 with six tickets sold and volunteer support
• Salute to the Troops event set for November 9, 2025 at 2 pm featuring Scott Dean and the Main Street Elementary School Choir
• Valentine’s Gala planned for February 12, 2026 from 4 pm‑8 pm

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the FY26 Annual Budget and a neighborhood plan for a 21.43-acre site at 3601 N. Main Street. The body will also consider regulations for vacant commercial structures and a sewer line relocation for the New City Hall/Justice Center project.

• Public hearing on Neighborhood Plan for Taylor Apartments at 3601 N. Main Street (21.43 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-36 to amend the FY26 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 2025-35 establishing regulations for vacant commercial structures
• GMP No. 1 with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors for 2nd Street Sewer Line Relocation
• Purchase of replacement hydraulic rescue tools for the Fire Department from Municipal Emergency Services

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the purchase of hydraulic rescue tools. Resolution R25-25 amending the Decorum and Conduct Policy passed 3‑1. Ordinance 2025‑35 regulating vacant commercial structures was approved unanimously. GMP #1 for the 2nd Street Sewer Line Relocation was approved for $1,078,066 with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. No action was taken on Ordinances 2025‑34, 2025‑36, and 2025‑37.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes approval and rescue tools purchase) unanimously
• Approved Resolution R25-25 amending Decorum and Conduct Policy (3-1, one opposition)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-35 regulating vacant commercial structures (unanimous)
• Approved GMP #1 for 2nd Street Sewer Line Relocation, $1,078,066 (3-0, one abstention)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-34 (TIRZ No. 2 project plan)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-36 (FY26 budget amendment)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-37 (Neighborhood Plan for 3601 N. Main St.)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several land‑use proposals, including disapproving a minor plat for a commercial addition at 2101 N Main St. It will also review approvals and disapprovals of multiple subdivision and preliminary plats, and hold public hearings on two special‑use permit requests. An update on City Council actions related to the commission’s referrals will be discussed.

• Consider disapproval of the Main Commercial Addition Minor Plat at 2101 N Main St (PZ-2025-2605).
• Consider approval of the City View Plaza Preliminary Plat on the western side of Carlos G. Parker Blvd SW (PZ-2025-2470).
• Consider disapproval of the Citadel Square Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat north of Elm Branch Trail (PZ-2024-2088).
• Public hearing on a Special Use Permit for a home‑based pediatric therapy practice at 2105 Davis St (PZ-2025-2584).
• Public hearing on a Special Use Permit to allow lodging without a full‑time on‑site operator at 3004 Don Hill Lane (PZ-2025-2591).

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2025-35, which establishes regulations for vacant commercial structures. Council members will also consider consent‑agenda items such as amendments to loitering and panhandling ordinances, new city‑service fees for FY 2026, and purchases of computers, vehicles, and police equipment. Additional discussion items include charter amendments and a charter review committee, the Downtown Master Plan, an affordable‑housing study agreement, and contracts for fire‑station renovation, parks improvements, and a synthetic‑turf project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-35 establishing regulations for vacant commercial structures
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-33 amending Chapter 19 on loitering and panhandling
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-23 establishing city‑service fees for Fiscal Year 2026
• Authorization of contracts for Fire Station 2 renovation, the 2025 Parks Improvement Project (GCreek Construction), and the Taylor Regional Park Synthetic Turf Project (Ryan Sanders Sports Turf)
• Discussion of City Charter amendments and creation of a Charter Review Committee

The council approved the Downtown Master Plan with a specific amendment to page 71, section 3.2. It also approved an affordable‑housing study contract with Freese and Nichols, adopted a new Social Media Policy, directed staff to codify the Historic Overlay District, and awarded contracts for the Fire Station #2 renovation, Parks Improvement Project, and Taylor Regional Park synthetic‑turf installation. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved Downtown Master Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved affordable‑housing study agreement with Freese and Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-24, Social Media Policy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to codify Historic Overlay District in the Land Development Code (unanimous)
• Awarded Fire Station #2 renovation contract to Pfluger Builders and approved $200,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved HDR‑A Task Order 3 for Fire Station #2 construction management ($334,600) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Parks Improvement Project to GCreek Construction with $20,500 contingency, total $462,660.38 (unanimous)
• Awarded Taylor Regional Park Synthetic Turf Project to Ryan Sanders Sports Turf (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #2 Board

The Taylor County Tax Increment Financing Zone #2 Board will elect a vice‑chairperson and other officers. The board will discuss and possibly adopt Resolution R25-22, which updates the 2025 project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2. The resolution also includes the first amendment to the tax‑abatement agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC.

• Election of vice‑chairperson and other board officers
• Consideration of Resolution R25-22 to approve the 2025 amended and restated project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2
• First amendment to the tax‑abatement agreement between the City of Taylor and Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC

The board unanimously elected the Mayor Pro Tem to serve as Vice‑Chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board. It also unanimously approved Resolution R25‑22, which updates the 2025 amended and restated project and financing plan for TIRZ No. 2 and ratifies the first amendment to the tax abatement agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC.

• Elected Mayor Pro Tem as Vice‑Chair of TIRZ No. 2 Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25‑22 updating 2025 TIRZ No. 2 plan and first tax‑abatement amendment with Samsung (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve routine items such as the September 17, 2025 minutes and receive financial reports for the GL(100-524) account and Main Street Revenue Fund (123). The board will hear a presentation and discussion on the Downtown Plan Update. Continuing business includes reports from the Car Show Committee, Fall/Winter Events, and a review of the first Margarita Mile event held on 09/20/2025.

• Approve minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue Fund (123)
• Presentation and discussion on the Downtown Plan Update
• Report and possible action from the Main Street Car Show Committee
• Discussion and review of the Margarita Mile event (first held 09/20/2025)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Board meeting on October 15, 2025 will review and approve the September 17 minutes, then discuss possible actions on 2025 park improvements and on turf infields at Taylor Regional Park. Additional agenda items include a programs and events update, a discussion of the Christmas Tree Lighting event, and identifying items for the next meeting. The board may vote on any of these items before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the September 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible action concerning 2025 Park Improvements
• Discussion and possible action concerning turf infields at Taylor Regional Park
• Programs and Events Update
• Discussion concerning Christmas Tree Lighting event

The board unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the 2025 Park Improvements plan to the City Council. It also voted to recommend turfing the infields at Taylor Regional Park to the City Council. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 2025 Park Improvements plan to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended turfing of Taylor Regional Park infields to City Council (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will review past meeting minutes and receive updates on tree care and maintenance. The group will also plan for Arbor Day 2025 and hear from a resident.

• Review and approve minutes from July 8, 2025
• Presentation from resident Nolan Werchan
• Tree Care and Maintenance Update
• Arbor Day 2025 Planning

The Tree Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, with all members voting aye. No other motions were taken; the board heard a resident presentation on pecan trees, reviewed park tree maintenance, and discussed plans for the 2025 Arbor Day planting at Bull Branch Park. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on several preliminary and minor plats and two special use permit requests.

• City View Plaza Preliminary Plat (Carlos G. Parker Boulevard S.W.)
• Citadel Square Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (north of Elm Branch Trail)
• Minnow Springs Subdivision Minor Plat (811 Hwy 95 South)
• H & A Taylor RV Park Minor Plat (250 CR 367)
• Special Use Permit requests for 2105 Davis Street and 3004 Don Hill Lane

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive reports regarding library programming and staffing.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on Youth Services Librarian position posting
• Review of October 2025 Programming Calendar
• Discussion of local author process and guidelines

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing service fees for Fiscal Year 2026 and amending ordinances regarding loitering and panhandling. The body is also considering a police department staffing ordinance and a cemetery services contract.

• Ordinance 2025-23: establishing fees for city services for Fiscal Year 2026
• Ordinance 2025-33: amending Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances regarding loitering and panhandling
• Ordinance 2025-32: Police Department strength of force and number of positions
• 2025 Grave Digging Contract with Knippa Cemetery Services
• Amendment to the Taylor Economic Development Corporation FY2024/2025 Budget

The council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included the September 25 minutes, Ordinance 2025-32, Resolution R25-21 appointing the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board, the 2025 Grave Digging Contract with Knippa Cemetery Services, and an amendment to the Taylor Economic Development Corporation FY2024/2025 budget. Two ordinances—2025-33 on loitering and panhandling and 2025-23 on city service fees—were introduced but no action was taken. The executive‑session items were discussed in closed session with no action taken before the council reconvened.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-32, Strength of Force, Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-21 appointing Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Grave Digging Contract with Knippa Cemetery Services (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Taylor Economic Development Corporation FY2024/2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-33 on loitering and panhandling – no action taken
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-23 establishing FY2026 city service fees – first reading, no action taken

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two variance requests. These requests seek exceptions to the Land Development Code regarding signage and building placement.

• PZ-2025-2580: Variance request for sign height, letter height, and quantity at 3000 N Main St
• PZ-2025-2578: Variance request for building façade alignment at 128 1st Avenue

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approval of the FY 2025 budget amendment, a large land plat covering about 1,216.33 acres, and renewal of a uniform rental agreement with UniFirst. Two resolutions will authorize participation in the National Opioid Settlement with various pharmaceutical companies. Additional agenda items include a police staffing ordinance, discussion of the interim police chief appointment, an employee homebuyer incentive presentation, and authorization for a financial impact model agreement.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-31 amending FY 2025 Budget
• Approve Samsung Taylor Final Plat of approximately 1,216.33 acres
• Renew uniform rental agreement with UniFirst
• Approve Resolution R25-19 for participation in the National Opioid Settlement
• Introduce Ordinance 2025-32 to set police department staffing levels

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will receive fund reports from the Music on Main Designated Fund, Miscellaneous Donations, and Contributions to Civic Programs. It will approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. The board will review and recommend approval of the proposed acts for the remaining Music on Main Fall Season 2025, and provide an update on its advisory to the City Council.

• Receive reports from accounts 100-200-603 (Music on Main Designated Fund), 100-440-359 (Miscellaneous Donations), and 100-592-813 (Contributions to Civic Programs)
• Approve the minutes of the Public Arts Advisory Board meeting held on July 23, 2025
• Review and provide recommendation for approval of the proposed acts for the remaining Music on Main Fall Season 2025
• Update the Council on the board’s advisory matters

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review and recommend performers for the October 25 Main Street Car Show and discuss downtown initiatives with the Director of Downtown and Tourism.

• Review and recommend performers for Main Street Car Show (Oct 25)
• Receive Main Street Activity and Property Reports
• Review minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive Main Street Revenue Fund and General Fund reports
• Introduction with Downtown and Tourism Director Sean Johnson

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review the downtown fund and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also hold a discussion with the Director of Downtown and Tourism, Sean Johnson.

• Review and approval of the 119 - TIF NO. 1 (DOWNTOWN) fund
• Discussion with Director of Downtown and Tourism Sean Johnson
• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss program updates and a feasibility study for a wellness center. The board will also review the 2025-26 Youth Basketball Program.

• Final Report on Wellness Center Feasibility Study
• Update on 2025-26 Youth Basketball Program
• Programs and Events Update
• Review of August 20th, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The next board meeting was scheduled for October 15, 2025 at the Dickey Givens Community Center. No other actions were taken during the session.

• Approved August 20 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 15, 2025 at Dickey Givens Community Center

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will approve the July 15 minutes and receive financial reports from the Ned Trust and the Nancy Moody Fund. The meeting will introduce Downtown and Tourism Development Director Sean Johnson and hear a report from the Friends of the Moody Museum. Several upcoming events—including the Ladies Tea, Salute to the Troops, and a Christmas tour—will be discussed, and the board will consider establishing a Taylor, Texas history room and relocating the museum office.

• Approve minutes of the July 15, 2025 regular meeting (Consent agenda)
• Receive financial reports of the Ned Trust (100-100-108) and the Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113)
• Introduce Downtown and Tourism Development Director – Sean Johnson
• Discuss and possibly act on the Ladies Tea scheduled for September 20, 2025
• Discuss and possibly act on establishing the Taylor, Texas history room and relocating the office

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider and possibly adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026, along with the ad valorem tax ordinance for Tax Year 2025 (Fiscal Year 2026). Additional items include approval of a HOME program construction bid, a contract for PID and TIRZ services, and the FY 2025 audit with BrooksWatson & Company. Public hearings will be held on the FY 2026 budget and the tax levy ordinance.

• Ordinance 2025-29: adopt annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Ordinance 2025-30: fix and levy ad valorem tax for Tax Year 2025 (FY 2026)
• Resolution R25-18: award bid for construction of a HOME program house
• Master Agreement with P3Works, LLC for PID and TIRZ creation and administration
• Approval of auditing services for FY 2025 audit with BrooksWatson & Company

The council unanimously ratified the property tax increase to $0.585 per $100 valuation, a 14.71% rise, and adopted the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The council also approved audit services for the FY 2025 audit, the HOME program house construction bid, and a master agreement with P3 Works, LLC for PID/TIRZ services. All consent‑agenda items, including minutes and several land‑use ordinances, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-29) – unanimous
• Approved property tax rate increase to $0.585 per $100 valuation (14.71% rise) – unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 audit services with Brooks Watson & Company – unanimous
• Approved Resolution R25-18 awarding bid for HOME program house construction – unanimous
• Authorized master agreement with P3 Works, LLC for PID/TIRZ services – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, annexation, employment center plans, place‑type amendment, infill plan) – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several plat approvals and disapprovals for properties in Taylor. The meeting includes decisions on land subdivisions and a large-scale final plat for Samsung Taylor.

• Consider approval of Samsung Taylor Final Plat (approximately 1,216.33 acres)
• Consider conditional approval of Cavo Properties Replat at 140 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd (4.297 acres)
• Consider disapproval of City View Plaza Preliminary Plat near Carlos G. Parker Boulevard S.W. and Carey Avenue (28.594 acres)
• Consider disapproval of Citadel Square Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat north of Elm Branch Trail (126.617 acres)
• Public hearing for Gateway Planned Development amendment at 505 SW Carlos G Parker Blvd was withdrawn

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to approve the August 12, 2025, meeting minutes. The board will also receive reports regarding a new Youth Services Librarian and September 2025 programming.

• Approval of August 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Report on New Youth Services Librarian
• Review of September 2025 Programming Calendar

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce Sean Johnson as the Director of Downtown and Tourism Development. The body will also review minutes from a January 8, 2025, meeting.

• Introduction of Director of Downtown and Tourism Development, Sean Johnson
• Review of January 8, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2026 and fixing the ad valorem tax for tax year 2025. Council members will also hold public hearings on a voluntary annexation and several employment center plans, and they will discuss awarding contracts for the comprehensive plan update and a drainage project. All items are listed on the August 28, 2025 agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-29: adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Ordinance 2025-30: fix and levy an ad valorem tax for Tax Year 2025 (FY 2026)
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of ~47.634 acres at 100 County Road 403 (Ordinance 2025-08)
• Award the Request for Qualifications for the Comprehensive Plan and Development Codes Update to Freese & Nicoles, Inc.
• Award the Donna Channel drainage project contract to Texas Road

The City Council approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes, an easement and right‑of‑way agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, the July 2025 monthly financial report, a special use permit for lodging at 2112 W. Lake Drive, and participation in the WEX Fuel Card Program. The motion was made by Mayor Pro‑Tem Cmerek, seconded by Councilman Redden, and carried unanimously. No other ordinances were acted upon during the meeting.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved easement and right‑of‑way agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit (Ordinance 2025‑22) for lodging at 2112 W. Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Approved participation in the WEX Fuel Card Program for city vehicles (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special called workshop to discuss development trends, city finances, and capital improvements. This meeting is for discussion only, and no official action will be taken.

• Discussion on city utility and capital improvements
• Review of city finances, forecasting, and special financing districts
• Discussion on developer incentives
• Review of council relations and rules of decorum policies
• City Manager reports on drainage, streets, parks, and water/wastewater

The special‑called workshop featured presentations on development trends, capital improvements, financial forecasting, and land‑use policy. Council members and staff discussed these topics but did not adopt any motions, approvals, or denials. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. without any recorded decisions.

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to update its transformation strategies and receive reports on downtown event coordination and the New Justice Center Advisory Committee. The board will also process the resignations of two members.

• Review and update of Main Street Transformation Strategies
• Resignations of Jennifer Lopez and John McRae
• Report from the New Justice Center Advisory Committee
• Report on Downtown Event Coordination
• Review of Main Street Revenue Fund (123) and General Fund (100-524)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will first consider approval of the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a director’s report from Tyler Bybee and a programs and events update from Betsy Schultz. The board will identify items for the next meeting and set the September 17, 2025 meeting date.

• Approve minutes of July 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Director’s report by Tyler Bybee
• Programs and events update by Betsy Schultz
• Identify items for next meeting
• Set next meeting date: September 17, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting with all members voting aye. No other actions or votes were recorded during the session. The board also set the date for its next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 17, 2025 at Dickey Givens Community Center

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-22, which seeks a Special Use Permit to allow lodging without a full-time on‑site operator at 2112 W. Lake Drive. The council will also review the FY 2026 proposed budget, discuss a proposed FY 2026 tax rate, consider a Texas Division of Emergency Management grant for drainage improvements, and evaluate procurement of downtown surveillance cameras.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-22 for a special use permit at 2112 W. Lake Drive (≈5.716 acres)
• Presentation on FY 2026 proposed budget
• Discussion of FY 2026 tax rate and scheduling a public hearing for adoption
• Consideration of TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant for Kimbro/Shaw to 2nd Street drainage improvements – Phase I
• Consideration of procurement of downtown surveillance cameras and police department cameras from Sharco

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, accepted a state grant for drainage improvements, and received the FY 2026 proposed budget presentation. A tax rate of $0.585 per $100 valuation was proposed and a public hearing was scheduled. The council approved the procurement of downtown and police department surveillance cameras up to $250,000 with a 3‑to‑2 vote. Ordinance 2025‑22 for a special‑use permit at 2112 W. Lake Drive was introduced but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Emergency Management grant for drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Received FY 2026 proposed budget presentation (unanimous)
• Proposed tax rate $0.585 per $100 valuation and set public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved downtown surveillance camera procurement up to $250,000 (3‑2)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑22 for special‑use permit at 2112 W. Lake Drive (no action)
• Held public hearing for special‑use permit request (June 24, 2025)
• Received and discussed presentation on permit audit findings (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several subdivision proposals, including disapproval of the Hampton Inn replat and the Taylor RV Park Minor Plat, and conditional approval of the Taylor Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 final plat. The meeting also includes public hearings on a place‑type amendment for 1102 Beech Street and an employment center plan for Forterra Business Park at 100 County Road 403. A consent agenda item to approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting will also be considered.

• Consider disapproval of the Hampton Inn Replat, 140 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd, ~4.297 acres (PZ‑2025‑2532)
• Consider disapproval of the Taylor RV Park Subdivision Minor Plat, 250 CR 367, ~3.32 acres (PZ‑2025‑2552)
• Consider conditional approval of the Taylor Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 Final Plat, 715 Carlos G. Parker Blvd SW, ~11.435 acres (PZ‑2025‑2562)
• Public hearing on place‑type amendment from P2:Rural to P4:Mix at 1102 Beech Street, ~0.663 acres (PZ‑2025‑2556)
• Public hearing on Employment Center Plan for Forterra Business Park at 100 County Road 403, ~47.634 acres (PZ‑2024‑2267)

The Planning & Zoning Commission adopted the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It disapproved the Hampton Inn replat and the Taylor RV Park minor plat, while conditionally approving the Taylor Pointe final plat and approving multiple development and zoning requests, including a place‑type amendment, an employment center plan, and two neighborhood plans.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Disapproved Hampton Inn Replat (PZ-2025-2532) (6-0)
• Disapproved Taylor RV Park Minor Plat (PZ-2025-2552) (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Taylor Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 Final Plat (PZ-2025-2562) (6-0)
• Approved place‑type amendment to P4:Mixed Use at 1102 Beech St (PZ-2025-2556) (6-0)
• Approved Forterra Business Park Employment Center Plan at 100 County Rd 403 (PZ-2024-2267) (5-1)
• Approved Taylor Apartments Neighborhood Plan at 3601 N. Main St (PZ-2024-2173) (6-0)
• Approved Trinity Heights Infill Neighborhood Plan (PZ-2025-2559) (6-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Library Advisory Board will meet on August 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the library’s meeting room. The board will consider approving the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and will receive reports on staffing, hours, programming and a grant extension. Items include hiring a Youth Services Librarian and adding new Saturday hours.

• Approve minutes of the May 20, 2025 Library Advisory Board meeting
• Hiring of a Youth Services Librarian
• Implementation of new Saturday hours
• Review of the August 2025 programming calendar
• Extension of St. David’s Grant funds through December

Animal Control Board

The board will consider moving Animal Services oversight from the Police Department to Managing Director Tyler Bybee. Updates will be given on the Trap‑Neuter‑Release cat program and on staffing and training matters. The meeting will also approve prior minutes and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from April 23, 2025
• Transfer Animal Services management from Police Department to Managing Director
• Update on Trap‑Neuter‑Release (TNR) program for feral cats
• Update on staffing and training for animal services
• Set date for next Animal Control Board meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Taylor Civil Service Board will consider two agenda items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from its April 12, 2025 meeting. Second, it will certify the Police Entry Level Eligibility List based on the exam held on July 12, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the April 12, 2025 Civil Service Board meeting
• Certify Police Entry Level Eligibility List from exam held July 12, 2025

City Council

The Taylor City Council will discuss and possibly act on Ordinance 2025-17, which concerns an Employment Center Plan for Blueprint Data Centers at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, a school‑police MOU, and a subdivision improvement plan, plus updates on the Texas legislative session and appointments to the Capital Area Council of Governments. Some items may be moved to executive session for legal consultation.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Employment Center Plan for Blueprint Data Centers, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 52.42 acres
• Approval of Resolution R25-17 MOU between Taylor ISD and Taylor Police Department for School Resource Officer positions
• Approval of Taylor Pointe Phase I Subdivision Improvement Plan, ~39.979 acres at 715 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. SW
• Quarterly Financial Report for June 2025
• Appointment of two City of Taylor representatives to the Capital Area Council of Governments General Assembly

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the July 10 minutes, an MOU with the school district, a subdivision improvement plan, and the June 2025 financial report. It also approved Ordinance 2025-17 for the Blueprint Data Centers employment center. The council received an update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session and appointed two representatives to the Capital Area Council of Governments General Assembly. No action was taken on the executive‑session items.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, MOU R25-17, subdivision plan, financial report) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 for Blueprint Data Centers employment center – unanimous
• Received update on 89th Texas Legislative Session – unanimous
• Appointed Councilwoman Heather Long and Councilwoman Shelli Cobb to CAPCOG General Assembly – unanimous
• No action taken on executive‑session items

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will consider routine items such as approving the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes and receiving financial reports from accounts 100-440-359 and 100-592-813. A new business item will present a report on possible updated funding for arts programs. Continuing business includes reports from the Painted Piano Committee and the Music on Main Concert Committee, and planning for August agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the April 30, 2025 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting
• Receive report from account 100-440-359 and account 100-592-813
• Receive report of potential updated funding
• Receive report from the Painted Piano Committee
• Receive report from the Music on Main Concert Committee

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Historic Downtown Walking Tour and the coordination of downtown events. The board will also receive reports regarding the Museum on Main Street Program and the New Justice Center Advisory Committee.

• Possible action on the Historic Downtown Walking Tour
• Possible action on the coordination of Downtown Events
• Possible action on the Museum on Main Street Program
• Report from the New Justice Center Advisory Committee
• Review of financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Board will consider the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and vote to approve them. A director report from Tyler Bybee and a programs and events update from Betsy Schultz will be presented. The board will identify items for the next agenda and confirm the next meeting for August 20, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the June 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Director report by Tyler Bybee
• Programs and events update by Betsy Schultz
• Identify items for the next meeting
• Set next meeting date: August 20, 2025

The board voted to approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The Bull Branch Asphalt Trail Replacement project was approved, with a bid opening set for July 30. The next board meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2025 at the Dickey Givens Community Center. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Bull Branch Asphalt Trail Replacement approved; bid opening July 30
• Scheduled next meeting for August 20, 2025 at 6 pm

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review and approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and financial reports from the Ned Trust and Nancy Moody Fund. It will receive reports on museum work completed since May 2025 and from the Friends of the Moody Museum. The board will discuss and consider actions on coordinating upcoming events and on developing new exhibits.

• Approve minutes of the May 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve financial reporting from the Ned Trust (100-100-108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113)
• Receive report of work completed at the Moody Museum since May 2025
• Receive report from the Friends of the Moody Museum
• Discuss and consider action on coordination of upcoming events and development of exhibits

City Council

A quorum of the Taylor City Council may be present at a training session on Media Relations, Crisis Communications, and Community Engagement hosted by the City Communications Department. The session is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street. This is not a formal council meeting and no minutes will be recorded. The notice was posted on July 3, 2025, and the Taylor Press was notified.

• Training session on Media Relations, Crisis Communications, and Community Engagement, July 10, 2025, 9:00‑3:30 a.m., Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street

City Council

The Taylor City Council will approve routine items such as meeting minutes and two ordinances, one changing a property's zoning classification and another amending the FY 2025 budget. Council members will hear a presentation from the Williamson Central Appraisal District. They will also discuss an emergency purchase order to repair a damaged waterline, limited to $160,000, and consider rescheduling three upcoming council meetings.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-18 to change the place type from P2 – Rural to P2C – Rural Commercial for the property at 3601 East 4th Street (approximately 2.238 acres).
• Approve Ordinance 2025-21 amending the FY 2025 Budget.
• Consider an emergency purchase order to repair a damaged waterline, not to exceed $160,000.
• Discuss canceling or rescheduling the September 11, November 27, and December 25, 2025 City Council meetings.
• Presentation by the Williamson Central Appraisal District.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the June 24 and 26 meeting minutes, a place‑type amendment for 3601 East 4th Street (Ordinance 2025‑18), and a FY 2025 budget amendment (Ordinance 2025‑21). They also ratified an emergency purchase order up to $160,000 to repair a waterline near 1424 N. Main Street. The council rescheduled the September 11 meeting to September 10, 2025, and cancelled the November 27 and December 25 meetings, with the option to add extra meetings later; no action was taken on executive‑session items.

• Approved June 24 & 26 meeting minutes (consent agenda) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑18 place‑type amendment for 3601 East 4th St – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑21 FY 2025 budget amendment – unanimous
• Received Williamson Central Appraisal District presentation – unanimous
• Ratified emergency purchase order up to $160,000 for waterline repair near 1424 N. Main St – unanimous
• Rescheduled September 11 council meeting to September 10, 2025 – unanimous
• Cancelled November 27 council meeting – unanimous
• Cancelled December 25 council meeting – unanimous

Tree Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It selected Bull Branch Park near the playground as the site for the 2025 Arbor Day tree planting, scheduled for November 8. The board also set the next meeting for October 14, 2025 and agreed to invite Mr. Nolin Werchan to speak at that meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Selected Bull Branch Park (near playground) as Arbor Day 2025 tree planting site
• Scheduled Arbor Day tree planting for November 8, 2025
• Decided to invite Mr. Nolin Werchan to speak at next meeting
• Set next meeting date for October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider the approval or disapproval of several subdivision replats and plats. The body will also review a subdivision variance request regarding detention and erosion policy.

• Consider disapproval of Isla De Aqua Subdivision Replat at 309 W. Rio Grande Street
• Consider disapproval of Cavo Properties Replat at 140 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd
• Consider approval of Northcutt Buzan Preliminary Plat at 1910 CR 452
• Consider conditional approval of 3811 North Main Final Plat
• Consider approval of a Subdivision Variance for Taylor Pointe at 715 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. SW

The commission approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting and acted on six development applications. Two replat proposals were disapproved, while three plats and a subdivision variance were approved, with one plat receiving conditional approval. All motions passed unanimously except one approval that passed 6‑0 after a commissioner recused himself.

• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Disapproved Isla De Aqua Subdivision Replat (7-0)
• Disapproved Cavo Properties Replat (7-0)
• Approved Northeutt Buzan Preliminary Plat (6-0); Jim Buzan recused
• Conditionally approved 3811 N. Main Final Plat (7-0)
• Approved subdivision variance for 715 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. (7-0)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approvals of meeting minutes, an interlocal agreement for surplus equipment, and a resolution appointing an interim HOME program administrator. The council will hold public hearings on several development-related ordinances, such as an Employment Center Plan at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and a place‑type amendment at 3601 East 4th Street. It will also discuss and act on Ordinance 2025-20 to issue tax and revenue certificates, a water service area transfer agreement with Jonah Water Special Utility District, and a FY 2025 budget amendment.

• Approve minutes from June 12 and June 17 meetings, an interlocal SCBA equipment agreement, and a HOME program appointment (Consent Agenda).
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-17 for an Employment Center Plan at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-18 to change place type from P2 – Rural to P2C – Rural Commercial at 3601 East 4th Street.
• Ordinance 2025-20 authorizing issuance of City of Taylor combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2025.
• Resolution R25-16 approving a Water CCN Service Area Transfer Agreement with Jonah Water Special Utility District.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and an interlocal agreement. It also approved a Special Use Permit for short‑term lodging at 2112 W. Lake Drive. Ordinance 2025‑20 authorizing the issuance of $13,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation was adopted unanimously. Resolution R25‑16 approving a water service area transfer with Jonah Water Special Utility District was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, interlocal agreement, HOME program appointment) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Special Use Permit for 2112 W. Lake Drive – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 authorizing $13,000,000 tax certificate issuance – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Resolution R25-16 water service area transfer with Jonah Water – motion carried unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-17 (Employment Center Plan) introduced – no action taken
• Ordinance 2025-18 (Place Type amendment at 3601 E. 4th St.) introduced – no action taken
• Ordinance 2025-19 (Comprehensive Plan amendment) withdrawn – no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a special budget workshop on June 24, 2025 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 400 Porter Street. Council members Robert Powers and LaShon Gros will lead a discussion of the preliminary FY26 budget. No formal action is scheduled for this agenda item.

• Preliminary FY26 budget discussion (no action) – led by Robert Powers and LaShon Gros

The council met on June 24, 2025 to discuss the preliminary FY26 budget. City staff presented an overview, but the workshop was for discussion only. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will review and approve the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting. Board members will hear a director’s report, an update on programs and events, and a status report on the TXDOT transportation alternatives grant and related trail projects. The board will also identify items for the next meeting and set the date for the July 16, 2025 session.

• Approve minutes of the May 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Director’s report presented by Tyler Bybee
• Programs and events update presented by Betsy Schultz
• Update on TXDOT transportation alternatives grant and additional trail projects presented by Tyler Bybee
• Identify items for next meeting and set next meeting date (July 16, 2025)

The board voted to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed 2024 Bond Project update. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved proposed 2024 Bond Project update

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider approving Resolution R25-14, which canvasses the results of the June 7, 2025 runoff election. The council will also administer the oath of office to the newly elected District 4 council member. Additionally, council members will elect a mayor and a mayor pro-tem.

• Consider approval of Resolution R25-14 canvassing June 7, 2025 runoff election results
• Administer oath of office to Council Member District 4
• Elect a Mayor
• Elect a Mayor Pro-Tem

The council approved Resolution R25-14, which canvasses the June 7 runoff election results. Heather Long was sworn in as the new Council Member for District 4. Dwayne Ariola was elected mayor and Kelly Cmerek was elected mayor‑pro‑tem, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution R25-14 (unanimous)
• Swore in Heather Long as Council Member District 4
• Elected Dwayne Ariola as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Kelly Cmerek as Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Land Development Code and the annexation of land at 650 County Road 403. The body is also considering grant applications for transportation and fire services, as well as a tax abatement amendment for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-15: Land Development Code revisions for Multifamily, Mixed-Use, and RV Parks
• Ordinance 2025-07: Voluntary Annexation of approximately 52.226 acres at 650 County Road 403
• Ordinance 2025-09: Employment Center Plan for Forterra Mixed Use (approximately 52.501 acres)
• First amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC
• Agreement for Phase 2 Fiber Internet Services with Astound Business Solutions

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the May 22 minutes, a Phase 2 fiber‑internet contract, land‑development code revisions, a voluntary annexation of about 52 acres, and an employment‑center plan. It also approved resolutions for transportation‑alternatives funding (R25‑11), Safe Streets grants (R25‑13), a Samsung tax‑abatement amendment, a mobile backup generator purchase, a SAFER grant application, and the 2024 parks capital‑improvement list. Additionally, the council authorized a Certificate of Obligation up to $13,000,000 (vote 4‑0, one abstention) and approved purchase of 205 S. Edmond Street for a public‑works facility (vote 4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items—including minutes, fiber internet agreement, land‑development code revisions, voluntary annexation, and employment‑center plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25‑11 supporting transportation‑alternatives applications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25‑13 supporting Safe Streets and Roads for All grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Samsung tax‑abatement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a mobile backup generator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25‑12 to apply for SAFER grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Parks Bond Capital Improvement project list (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Obligation up to $13,000,000 (vote 4‑0, Garcia abstained)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several development requests, including an employment center plan for Blueprint Data Centers, a place‑type amendment to allow rural commercial use, a comprehensive plan amendment changing market center to employment center, and a special use permit for lodging at 2112 W. Lake Drive. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and receive an update on City Council actions related to commission referrals.

• Public hearing on request for an Employment Center Plan (Blueprint Data Centers) at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 52.42 acres (Parcel R667904).
• Public hearing on place‑type amendment from P2 – Rural to P2C – Rural Commercial at 3601 East 4th Street, ~2.238 acres (Parcel R655996).
• Public hearing on comprehensive plan amendment changing Future Land Use from Market Center: Community to Employment Center: Community for properties at 815‑918 W. 2nd St. and 901 W. 2nd St., ~1.6188 acres (Parcels R016522, R016521, R016526, R016523).
• Public hearing on special use permit for lodging without a full‑time on‑site operator at 2112 W. Lake Drive, ~5.716 acres (Parcel R018819).
• Review and approval of minutes from the meeting held on May 12, 2025.

City Council

The Taylor City Council will approve routine items such as minutes from prior meetings, a revised grant procurement policy, and the April 2025 financial report. Council members will consider an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for the Corridor A2 Project. The meeting includes public hearings on several ordinances, notably Ordinance 2025-15 that would add special‑use permits for multifamily, mixed‑use and RV park developments. An executive session will be held for attorney consultations on annexation and other legal matters.

• Approve minutes from the May 8, 2025 City Council meeting
• Adopt a revised City Federal and State Grant Procurement Policy
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑15 to add special‑use permits for multifamily, mixed‑use and RV park uses
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑07 proposing voluntary annexation of ~52.226 acres at 650 County Road 403
• Executive‑session attorney consultation on municipal annexation under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43

The City Council approved the consent agenda items unanimously, which included the revised City Federal and State Grant Procurement Policy, the minutes from the May 8 and May 13 meetings, and the first amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County. No action was taken on any of the ordinances presented for public hearing. The meeting then moved to executive session and adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items, including revised grant procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County (unanimous)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-15 (Special Use Permit allowances) after public hearing
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-07 (Voluntary annexation of 52.226 acres) after public hearing
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-09 (Employment Center Plan for 52.501 acres) after public hearing
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-10 (Withdrawn employment center plan) and Ordinance 2025-08 (Withdrawn annexation) – items withdrawn by applicant

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review financial and activity reports and discuss the Fall and Winter event schedule. The board will also consider action on marketing banners for Taylor Regional Park.

• Possible action on Fall and Winter event schedule
• Possible action on Taylor Regional Park Marketing Banners
• Discussion of board attendance at Texas Historical Commission Retreat
• Review of GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) financial reports
• Report from the New Justice Center Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive a directors report on rental and tournament metrics. It will also receive an update and vote to approve the 2024 bond project list, which allocates the remaining $4,000,000 of the 2024 Certificate of Obligation bond to specific park projects.

• Approve 2024 bond project list totaling $4,000,000
• Heritage Splash Pad Reconstruction – $687,920.21 (completed)
• Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center Construction – $2,010,601.03 (in construction)
• Bullbranch Pavilion Replacement – $185,000.00
• Synthetic Turf for two championship infields at TRP – $370,000.00

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and voted to adopt the revised 2024 bond project list to be presented to the City Council. The board also set the next meeting for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved April 16 minutes (all voted aye)
• Approved revised 2024 bond project list to be presented to City Council (all voted aye)
• Set next meeting date for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Identified no items for next meeting agenda
• No action taken on Directors Report

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Board will discuss and potentially take action on the planning of a lecture series, tea parties, and a Salute to the Troops event. The board will also review a marketing video and receive reports on fundraising and city work at the museum.

• Planning for lecture series
• Planning for tea parties
• Planning for Salute to the Troops
• Fundraising progress report for the statue from Friends of the Moody Museum
• Review of marketing video

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider a resolution approving the canvass of the May 3, 2025 general election results. The council will administer the oath of office to the newly elected Council Member for District 1. The council will also consider a resolution to call a runoff election on June 7, 2025 to fill the District 4 seat.

• Approve Resolution R25-09 to canvass results of the May 3, 2025 general election
• Administer oath of office to Council Member District 1
• Approve Resolution R25-10 to call a runoff election on June 7, 2025 for District 4

The council approved Resolution R25-09, which canvasses the May 3, 2025 general election results, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved Resolution R25-10, calling a runoff election on June 7, 2025 for two District 4 council seats, also unanimously. Additionally, the mayor and a judge administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Member Greg Redden for District 1.

• Approved Resolution R25-09 canvassing May 3 election results (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-10 calling June 7 runoff election for District 4 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear public input and consider recommending revisions to the Land Development Code to create special use permits for multifamily, mixed‑use with a multifamily component, and recreational vehicle parks. The commission will also consider disapproval of two preliminary plats: the Taylor 100 project at 13101 Highway 79 West (about 51.182 acres) and the City View Plaza project on the western side of Carlos G. Parker Boulevard S.W. (about 28.594 acres). Additional items include a postponed lodging special‑use permit request at 2112 W. Lake Dr., a subdivision variance request for CR 367, and discussion of employment center plans.

• Public hearing to recommend revisions to the Land Development Code for special use permits (multifamily, mixed‑use, RV parks)
• Consider disapproval of the Taylor 100 Preliminary Plat at 13101 Highway 79 West, ~51.182 acres
• Consider disapproval of the City View Plaza Preliminary Plat along Carlos G. Parker Blvd. S.W., ~28.594 acres
• Postponed request for a special use permit to allow lodging without a full‑time on‑site operator at 2112 W. Lake Dr., ~5.716 acres
• Consider a subdivision variance request for driveway spacing on CR 367, ~27.930 acres

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending the boundaries and funding contributions for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two. The meeting also includes several zoning requests and a presentation on a Wellness Center Feasibility Study.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Place Type Amendment from Rural to Rural Commercial at 1900 OLG Cemetery Road
• Ordinance 2025-12: Special Use Permit for lodging without on-site operator at 2908 Tyler Lane
• Ordinance 2025-13: Special Use Permit for drive-through services at 2101 N. Main Street
• Ordinance 2025-14: Amendment to Planned Development at 3811 N. Main Street
• Cost sharing agreement between the City of Taylor and Park 79 Commerce Center LLC

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items except two that were pulled for separate consideration. Ordinance 2025-12 granting a lodging special‑use permit was approved 4‑0 with one abstention. The city also conditionally approved a cost‑sharing agreement with Park 79 Commerce Center LLC for water and wastewater line upgrades, not to exceed $750,000. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance 2025-16 changing TIRZ 2 boundaries and received a wellness‑center feasibility study presentation.

• Approved consent agenda items 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 for lodging special‑use permit (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Conditionally approved Park 79 cost‑sharing agreement up to $750,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 amending TIRZ 2 boundaries and reducing city contribution (unanimous)
• Received Wellness Center feasibility study presentation (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance request for sign letter height and lighting standards. The board will also conduct an annual training session.

• Public hearing and action on variance request PZ-2025-2474 for sign height and lighting at 405 South Main Street
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Training Session

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will consider approval of the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes and receive financial reports for city accounts 100‑440‑359 and 100‑592‑813. The board will also hear reports from the Painted Piano, Potter’s Alley South Wall Mural, and Music on Main Concert committees. Finally, members will identify items for the May meeting.

• Approve minutes from the Public Arts Advisory Board meeting on March 26, 2025
• Approve report for account 100‑440‑359 showing a $1,000 credit
• Approve report for account 100‑592‑813 showing $3,162.56 in activity
• Receive report from the Painted Piano committee
• Receive report from the Potter’s Alley South Wall Mural committee

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session to consult the city attorney on several amendments involving Samsung Austin Semiconductor, including a development review reimbursement agreement, a tax increment reinvestment zone agreement, and the zone's boundaries. In open session, the Council will introduce an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2021-30, changing the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 and reducing the city's contribution to the Tax Increment Fund. The Council will also consider and approve the second amendments to the development review reimbursement agreement and the tax increment reinvestment zone economic development agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor.

• Executive session: consultation on Second Amendment to Development Review Reimbursement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor
• Executive session: consultation on Second Amendment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Economic Development and Chapter 380 Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor
• Executive session: consultation on amendment of the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2021-30, changing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 boundaries and reducing city contribution to the Tax Increment Fund
• Consider and approve Second Amendment to Development Review Reimbursement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor

The City Council approved a second amendment to the Development Review Reimbursement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC and authorized the mayor to execute it. The Council also approved a second amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two Economic Development and Chapter 380 Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, authorizing the mayor to execute that agreement as well. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Second Amendment to Development Review Reimbursement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two Economic Development and Chapter 380 Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and certify the eligibility list for entry-level fire department positions based on April 12, 2025, results.

• Certification of Fire Entry Level Eligibility List from April 12, 2025
• Approval of January 22, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Taylor City Council will act on routine consent items, including approving minutes, a contract for animal control veterinary services, and a Community Development Block Grant amendment. Several public‑hearing items on voluntary annexations and special‑use permits have been postponed. In executive session, the Council will discuss and potentially approve three amendments to agreements with Samsung Austin Semiconductor covering development review reimbursement, a tax increment reinvestment zone, and a tax abatement.

• Approve contract with Dr. Marissa Little for spay/neuter services for Police Department Animal Control
• Approve amendment to the CDBG‑CV agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor
• Consider Second Amendment to Development Review Reimbursement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor
• Consider Second Amendment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two Economic Development Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor
• Consider amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor dated September 8, 2022

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and postponed public‑hearing items 6‑10 to the May 22 meeting. Several ordinances (2025‑11 through 2025‑14) were introduced and received a first reading with no action taken. Resolution 25‑08 authorizing Certificates of Obligation was approved 4‑0, with Councilmember Garcia abstaining. The council also unanimously approved receiving a charter‑election presentation.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed public‑hearing items 6‑10 to May 22, 2025 (no action)
• First reading, no action on Ordinance 2025‑11 (place‑type zoning change)
• First reading, no action on Ordinance 2025‑12 (special use permit for lodging)
• First reading, no action on Ordinance 2025‑13 (drive‑thru special use permit)
• First reading, no action on Ordinance 2025‑14 (planned‑development amendment)
• Approved Resolution 25‑08 authorizing Certificates of Obligation (4‑0, Garcia abstained)
• Approved motion to receive charter‑election presentation (unanimous)

Animal Control Board

The Animal Control Appeals Board will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. The board will hear an introduction by Dr. Marissa Little, DVM, and updates on the Trap, Neuter, Release program and on staffing and training. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes for Nov 13, 2024
• Introduction by Dr. Marissa Little, DVM
• Update on Trap, Neuter, Release program
• Update on staffing and training
• Set date of next meeting

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting and receive financial and property reports. It will receive information and consider possible actions on marketing efforts at Taylor Regional Park and on a historic downtown walking tour. Continuing business includes reports on downtown events, the marketing committee, the New Justice Center Advisory Committee, and identifying items for the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the Main Street Advisory Board meeting on February 19, 2025
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Receive the Downtown Property and Business Report
• Receive information and possible action on Marketing Efforts at Taylor Regional Park
• Receive information and possible action on Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will receive reports on downtown police patrols and department metrics, including a pool construction update and a wellness center feasibility study. Members will also review a new sponsorship guide for Taylor Regional Park and receive an update on the TRAPS state conference.

• New Taylor Regional Park sponsorship levels: Grand Slam ($1,000), Home Run ($750), and Triple Play ($500)
• March 2025 rental facility revenue totaling $3,975.00
• March 2025 Taylor Regional Park revenue of $14,159
• Report on Downtown officer Shane Newell's patrols of downtown parks, Murphy Park, and the hike and bike trail
• Updates on pool construction and the Wellness/Recreation Center Feasibility study

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to set the next board meeting for May 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was adopted. No other actions were taken during the session.

• Approved Jan. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2025 at 6 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve design and bidding contracts for a water infrastructure project. The meeting also includes updates from the Moody Museum Advisory Board and the Communications Department.

• Task Order 63 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the 5th and Murphy Community Development Block Grant Waterline Replacement Project
• Design survey proposal from McGray and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc.
• Update from the Moody Museum Advisory Board
• Project updates from the Communications Department

The council unanimously approved Task Order 63 with HDR Engineering for design and bidding of the South and Murphy Community Development Block Grant waterline replacement project, and also approved the design survey proposal from McGray and McGray Land Surveyors. They unanimously accepted the Moody Museum Advisory Board update and the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously received project updates from the Communications Department.

• Approved Moody Museum Advisory Board update (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 63 with HDR Engineering and McGray & McGray design survey (unanimous)
• Received Communications Department project updates (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Board

The Taylor Tree Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on tree care and maintenance, discuss plans for Arbor Day 2025, and conduct nominations and elections for board positions. The board will also identify items for the next meeting and set the next meeting date for July 8, 2025.

• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Review Tree Care and Maintenance Update
• Plan Arbor Day 2025
• Nominate and elect board positions
• Set next meeting date for July 8, 2025

The Tree Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. Marco Solis was appointed Chair and Julie Rydell Vice‑Chair. The next meeting was scheduled for July 8, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Appointed Marco Solis as Chair
• Appointed Julie Rydell as Vice‑Chair
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a series of land‑use applications, including conditional approval of a replat, a place‑type amendment, and special use permits. It will hold public hearings on two Forterra employment center plans covering roughly 48 and 53 acres. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals and a discussion on a possible May meeting date change.

• Conditional approval of Block 55 Doak’s Addition Replat (~1.55 acres) at 1300 W. 2nd St. & 203 Ferguson St.
• Place Type Amendment from P2 – Rural to P2C – Rural Commercial for 1900 OLG Cemetery Road (4.02 acres)
• Special Use Permit for lodging without on‑site operator at 2908 Tyler Lane
• Special Use Permit for drive‑through services at 2101 N. Main Street
• Public hearings on Forterra Business Park (~47.634 acres at 100 County Road 403) and Forterra Mixed Use (~52.501 acres at 650 County Road 403) employment center plans

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for fence standards at 1900 O L G Cemetery Road. After the hearing, the board will take action on the same variance request. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Hold public hearing on variance request PZ-2025-2434 for fence standards at 1900 O L G Cemetery Road.
• Take action on variance request PZ-2025-2434 for fence standards at 1900 O L G Cemetery Road.

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on routine consent items, including approval of the March 13 meeting minutes, Resolution R25-07 for investment account representatives, and authorizations related to a Community Development Block Grant and a park collateral assignment. On the regular agenda, the council will receive the FY 2024 Comprehensive Financial Report and consider updates to the Personnel Policy Manual. The meeting also includes executive‑session consultations on a planned development agreement, a wastewater permit, EPCOR matters, tax‑credit and bond funding requests, and other economic‑development topics.

• Approve minutes from the March 13, 2025 City Council meeting
• Approve Resolution R25-07 authorizing representatives on the City’s investment and bank accounts
• Authorize submission of a Williamson County Community Development Block Grant application for a water project
• Consider and approve changes to the Personnel Policy Manual
• Receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024

The council approved all consent‑agenda items, including authorizing representatives on city investment accounts, a Community Development Block Grant application, and a collateral assignment with Park at 79 Commerce. It also received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, approved changes to the Personnel Policy Manual, and directed staff to contract with Afion Public to recruit a Downtown & Tourism Director. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-07 authorizing representatives on investment and bank accounts (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to submit a Williamson County Community Development Block Grant application for water projects (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with Williamson County for use of CD Block Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved collateral assignment with Park at 79 Commerce and authorized City Manager to sign related contracts (unanimous)
• Received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY as presented (unanimous)
• Approved changes to the Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Directed staff to enter agreement with Afion Public for recruiting a Downtown & Tourism Director (unanimous)

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will consider approval of the minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting. It will receive financial reports from accounts 100-440-359 and 100-592-813. The board will also receive reports from the Painted Piano committee, the Potter’s Alley South Wall Mural committee, and the Music on Main Concert committee, and will identify items for the March meeting.

• Approve minutes from the February 26, 2025 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting
• Receive report from account 100-440-359
• Receive report from account 100-592-813
• Receive report from Painted Piano committee
• Receive report from Potter’s Alley South Wall Mural Committee

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and receive financial reports for the GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds. It will consider the Museum on Main application as new business. The board will also receive several informational reports, including downtown property and business updates, event coordination, and guidance on the Breakfast Bites program.

• Approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting
• Receive financial reports for GL(100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Review Museum on Main application
• Receive Downtown Property and Business report
• Receive coordination report for Downtown Events

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will approve the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes and receive several reports, including from the Louis K. Ned Fund, the Nancy Moody bequest, Friends of the Moody Museum, and city work at the museum. The board will also receive a report on the Taylor Christmas Homes Tour and introduce a new docent. Discussion items include planning for the Pounds of Plenty project, potential involvement in Museum on Main Street, Taylor’s Sesquicentennial, and identifying items for the May meeting.

• Approve minutes from November 19, 2024
• Receive report from the Louis K. Ned Fund and the Nancy Moody bequest
• Receive report from Friends of the Moody Museum
• Receive report on City work at the Museum
• Discuss planning details for the Pounds of Plenty project

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider awarding the 2024 Street Maintenance Project contract to Texas Road, LLC. It will also discuss a construction‑materials engineering and testing contract with Raba Kistner Consultants, and a construction‑administration task order with HDR Engineering. Additional items include approving a land purchase of 0.873 acres in the Parthinia Coursey Survey and receiving a health update from Williamson County and the Cities Health District.

• Approve Resolution R25-06 to purchase 0.873 acres in the Parthinia Coursey Survey Abstract No. 131 (Williamson County).
• Award the 2024 Street Maintenance Project bid to Texas Road, LLC.
• Enter a Construction Materials Engineering and Testing contract with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc.
• Approve Task Order 65 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for construction administration services on the 2024 Street Maintenance Project.
• Receive an update presentation from Williamson County and the Cities Health District.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will recognize outgoing and newly appointed members, elect officers, update on City Council actions, and review minutes from the February 11 meeting. It will consider approval of the Foundry Preliminary Plat and disapproval of several other subdivision and replat proposals.

• Approve The Foundry Preliminary Plat (10.69‑acre tract at Old Granger Road & North Main Street)
• Disapprove Heritage Tree Replat (0.513‑acre at 1420 Frink Street)
• Disapprove Spring Creek Phase 3 Subdivision Improvement Plan (15.5‑acre on County Road 367)
• Disapprove Ferguson Minor Plat (1.550‑acre at 1300 W. 2nd Street and 203 Ferguson Street)
• Disapprove Taylor Pointe Subdivision Improvement Plan (39.979‑acre at 715 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. SW)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider approving a construction bid for the Airport Gravity Sewer Main Project, providing additional funds for the Tourism Plan, and amending a contract with HDR Engineering for the Samsung project. The Council will also discuss adding annexed territory to a single-member district.

• Approve construction bid for Airport Gravity Sewer Main Project
• Authorize electricity procurement contract
• Amend HDR Engineering contract for Samsung project
• Add annexed territory to a single-member district
• Receive update on Tourism Plan and consider additional funds

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its January 22, 2025 meeting and receive financial reports from accounts 100-440-359 and 100-592-813. It will discuss and potentially take action on prioritizing and funding projects such as Potter’s Alley, Painted Pianos, Music on Main, the Portal Project, and Bricks and Brushstrokes. The board will also receive reports from the Portal Project Committee and the Music on Main Concert Committee, and identify items for the March meeting.

• Approve minutes from the January 22, 2025 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting
• Receive report from account 100-440-359 and account 100-592-813
• Discuss and potentially prioritize/fund projects: Potter’s Alley, Painted Pianos, Music on Main, Portal Project, Bricks and Brushstrokes
• Receive report from Portal Project Committee (Gail Samuels)
• Receive report from Music on Main Concert Committee (Richard Stone/Bryan Richie/Nathan Gray)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will introduce the new Assistant City Manager, Carly Pearson. It will consider potential action on the Museum on Main Street opportunity presented by Ruby Fisher. The board will also receive several informational reports, including the Downtown Property and Business Report and the January 2025 Main Street Staff Activity Report.

• Introduce new Assistant City Manager Carly Pearson
• Consider and take potential action on Museum on Main Street opportunity (Ruby Fisher)
• Receive current Downtown Property and Business Report
• Receive January 2025 Main Street Staff Activity Report
• Receive information on restructuring Breakfast Bites from ad‑hoc committee

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor County TIF #1 Board will approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive the TIRZ #1 annual report for fiscal year 2024. The board will consider a recommendation for a facade improvement grant submitted by Ricardo Zuniga for 211 N Main Street.

• Approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting
• Receive TIRZ #1 Annual Report for FY 2024
• Consider facade improvement grant recommendation for 211 N Main Street

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Board will consider several reports and updates, including a police downtown officer update and a directors report. It will review and vote to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular meeting. The board will also receive a presentation on the Facility and Program Sponsorship Guide and set items for the next meeting, scheduled for March 19, 2025.

• Review and approve minutes of the Jan 15, 2025 meeting
• Taylor Police Downtown Officer Update
• Directors Report
• Programs and Events Update
• Facility and Program Sponsorship Guide Presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider calling elections for two council seats and authorizing election services from Williamson County. The body will also discuss grant applications for transportation projects and an emergency water line repair.

• Resolution R25-03 to call elections for District 1 and District 4 on May 3, 2025
• Expenditure to Nelson Lewis, Inc. for emergency water line repair at S. Highway 95 and Old Coupland Road
• Ordinance 2025-06 regarding adding annexed territory to a single-member City Council district
• TXDOT Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Program Grant applications for Crosstown and FM 3349 projects
• Executive session regarding 3811 N. Main Apartment Planned Development Amendment

Tree Advisory Board

The Taylor County Tree Advisory Board will review and approve the minutes from its July 23, 2024 meeting. The board will receive updates on tree care and maintenance, and on the city's Tree City USA status. It will recap Arbor Day 2024 activities and discuss planning for Arbor Day 2025. The meeting will also identify items for the next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• Approve minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
• Tree Care and Maintenance Update
• Tree City USA Update
• Arbor Day 2024 Recap
• Arbor Day 2025 Planning & Discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider disapproving two subdivision plats. The meeting also includes a withdrawn item regarding a Planned Development Amendment.

• Review and approve minutes from January 14, 2025
• Consider disapproval of The Foundry Preliminary Plat (10.69 acres)
• Consider disapproval of the K&J Subdivision Minor Plat (0.85 acres)
• Withdrawn: Planned Development Amendment at 3811 N. Main Street

General

The Moody Museum Advisory Board is meeting to put away Christmas decorations. The agenda states that no official actions will be taken by the board during this event.

• Removal of Christmas decorations at 114 W. 9th St

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance request. The request concerns driveway spacing and design standards for a property at 318 Burkett Street.

• Public hearing and action on variance request PZ-2024-2385 for 318 Burkett Street regarding Engineering Manual Section 2, Item 2.7.1 Driveway Spacing and Design Standards
• Approval of minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of minutes from recent meetings and ratification of the City Manager's reappointment of Kimberly Hill to the Civil Service Commission. Council members will also vote on an Interlocal Agreement for cyber liability coverage, a settlement over damage to a 27‑inch water main at 3811 N. Main St., and the establishment of Investment Zone No. 11. A presentation on a historic African‑American burial monument and a proposal to add a Code Enforcement supervisor position are also on the agenda.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-05 establishing Investment Zone No. 11
• Accept settlement agreement for damage to a 27‑inch city water main at 3811 N. Main St.
• Approve partial acceptance of subdivision infrastructure for the RCR Taylor Logistics Park (water/wastewater utilities)
• Ratify Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for cyber liability and data breach coverage
• Consider adding a Code Enforcement supervisor position in the Development Services Department

Civil Service Commission

The Taylor County Civil Service Commission will consider two agenda items. First, it will approve the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. Second, it will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson for the board.

• Approve minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting
• Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and receive reports on the Louis K. Ned Fund and Friends of the Moody Museum. The board will also discuss details for the upcoming Valentine's Day Gala and identify items for March.

• Approve minutes from November 19, 2024
• Receive report on Louis K. Ned Fund and Nancy Moody bequest
• Discuss coordination for Valentine's Day Gala
• Receive report from Friends of the Moody Museum
• Receive report on City work at the Museum

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting and receive reports from the Louis K. Ned Fund, the Nancy Moody bequest, Friends of the Moody Museum, and city work at the museum. The board will then review the Taylor Christmas Homes Tour report, discuss details and possible actions for coordinating the Valentine’s Day Gala, set a date to conclude the Christmas display, and identify items for the March meeting.

• Approve the Minutes from November 19, 2024
• Receive report from the Louis K. Ned Fund and the Nancy Moody bequest
• Receive report from Friends of the Moody Museum
• Receive report on City work at the Museum
• Discuss details and possible action for coordination of the Valentine’s Day Gala

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting and receive the financial reports. It will hear a stakeholder presentation updating the Downtown Master Plan from Lionheart. The board will discuss dates for its training and planning retreat and consider establishing quarterly Breakfast Bites meetings and downtown walking tours.

• Approve minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting
• Receive the financial reports
• Stakeholder presentation for the Downtown Master Plan update from Lionheart
• Discuss dates for the MSAB Training and Planning Retreat
• Approve staff request to hold quarterly Breakfast Bites meetings

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor City Council Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet on Jan 15, 2025. After routine items, the board will receive information, discuss, and make a determination on a Facade Improvement Grant request submitted by Jason Simank for his property at 108 E. 2nd St. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of prior minutes and citizen communication.

• Approve minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and decide on a Facade Improvement Grant request from Jason Simank for 108 E. 2nd St.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Board will consider five agenda items: approving the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting; hearing a director's report on maintenance, facility and rental metrics, and project updates; receiving a programs and events update; identifying items for the next meeting; and confirming the next meeting date of February 19, 2024. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed.

• Review and approve the minutes of November 20, 2024
• Director's report on maintenance, facility & rental metrics, and project updates
• Programs and events update
• Identify items for next meeting
• Set next meeting date: February 19, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two subdivision variance requests, one for 300 Airport Road and another for the RCR Parkway site. It will also consider the Planning and Zoning Application Submission Calendar and the Subdivision Application Calendar. The commission will review and act on consent agenda items, including minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and plats for The Foundry and iMarket projects. An update on City Council actions related to the commission will be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting
• Consider disapproval of The Foundry Preliminary Plat (10.69‑acre tract at Old Granger Road and North Main Street)
• Approve iMarket Final Plat (211.84‑acre tract near Carlos G. Parker Boulevard S.E. and FM 112)
• Public hearing on subdivision variance for 300 Airport Road (4.726‑acre parcel in Mucha/Hubnik Subdivision)
• Public hearing on subdivision variance for RCR Parkway at 201 FM 3349 (approximately 490.09‑acre RCR‑Taylor Logistics Park Phase Two)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider a range of ordinances, resolutions, and reports, including approvals of minutes, an employment center plan, a neighborhood plan, and the city investment policy. A public hearing will be held to introduce Ordinance 2025-05, which creates Investment Zone No. 11. Additional items include a special use permit for a 300‑foot cell tower, a voluntary annexation of about 163.25 acres, and a tax‑abatement amendment with Soulbrain, TX LLC.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2025-05 establishing Investment Zone No. 11
• Ordinance 2025-02: Special Use Permit for a 300‑foot cell tower at 118 Cratis Lane
• Ordinance 2025-01: Voluntary annexation of approximately 163.25 acres at 1051 County Road 401
• Resolution R25-01: Approval of the City Investment Policy and Investment Strategy
• First Amendment to Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Soulbrain, TX LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the minutes from its October 2, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive information and discuss a potential local historic district that would follow the boundaries of the Taylor Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The commission will also discuss possible attendance at the 2025 Real Places Conference in Austin scheduled for April 23‑25, 2025. Additional agenda items include suggestions for future meetings.

• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024 regular meeting
• Discuss a potential local historic district for downtown Taylor following existing historic district boundaries
• Discuss possible attendance at the 2025 Real Places Conference in Austin (April 23‑25, 2025)
• Gather suggestions for agenda items for upcoming meetings

City Council

The Taylor City Council and the Taylor Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint workshop to review a strategic planning presentation delivered by Michael Ndolo and Kristopher Phillips of the MRB Group. The meeting is for discussion only and no formal actions or votes will be taken. Public comments are allowed on items not on the agenda, limited to three minutes each.

• Strategic planning presentation from MRB Group (Michael Ndolo and Kristopher Phillips)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then take action on a variance request for Blade Sign standards at 1901 W. 2nd Street. It will also hold a public hearing and decide on a fence‑standard variance for 603 Maple Street. Additionally, the board will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing on Blade Sign variance (PZ-2024-2358) at 1901 W. 2nd Street
• Decision on Blade Sign variance (PZ-2024-2358) at 1901 W. 2nd Street
• Public hearing on Fence Standards variance (PZ-2024-2361) at 603 Maple Street
• Decision on Fence Standards variance (PZ-2024-2361) at 603 Maple Street

Main Street Advisory Board

The Taylor Main Street Advisory Board will complete the 2024 Main Street America Annual Local Program Self‑Assessment Tool. The meeting includes a call to order, a citizen communication segment limited to three‑minute public comments, and adjournment. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Complete 2024 Main Street America Annual Local Program Self‑Assessment Tool (Jan Harris)