Woodville public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The City Council will swear in Mayor Amy Bythewood and Aldermen Kelly Dillard and Mike Cabaniss. The body will also consider appointments for Municipal Judge and Municipal Clerk, as well as a petition for annexation from Woodville I.S.D.
- Appointment of Municipal Judge and Municipal Clerk
- Voluntary Petition for Annexation from Woodville I.S.D.
- TNR (Trap Neuter Return) Cat Management Program recommendations
- Approval of City Holidays
- Executive session to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development
Council
The City Council swore in a new Mayor and two Aldermen. The body appointed a Municipal Judge and Municipal Court Clerk, and accepted a voluntary petition for annexation from Woodville I.S.D.
- Approval of $10,000 in funding for the TNR (Trap Neuter Return) Cat Management Program
- Appointment of Darla Dear as Municipal Judge
- Appointment of Rebecca Chastain as Municipal Court Clerk
- Acceptance of Voluntary Petition for Annexation from Woodville I.S.D.
- Selection of Alderman Wilson as Mayor Pro-Tem
Council
The City Council canvassed the returns of the November 5 general election and declared the results by approving Resolution No. 20241118. The special meeting convened at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
- Approved Resolution No. 20241118 canvassing the November 5, 2024 general election results
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 general election. The agenda contains only one substantive item before adjournment.
- Consider Resolution No. 20241118 to canvass and declare results of the November 5, 2024 General Election
Council
The Woodville City Council approved a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture, approved the final plat of a 0.997-acre tract in Copes Estate, appointed a committee to explore a trap-neuter-return cat management program for outdoor cats, and approved a TikTok policy based on Texas Municipal League guidance. The meeting also included a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and approval of consent docket items.
- Resolution No. 20241112 authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture
- Approval of final plat for a 0.997-acre tract in Copes Estate, contingent on Lot 1 compliance
- Appointment of a committee (Mayor Bythewood, Aldermen Dillard, Jones) to study and fund a Trap Neuter Return program for outdoor cats
- Approval of a TikTok policy, to be drafted by the city attorney per Texas Municipal League policy
- Consent docket: approval of October 15, 2024 minutes, October 2024 financials, and quarterly investment report
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will vote on a resolution to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for community development funds. They will also discuss appointing a committee for a proposed Trap-Neuter-Return cat management program, approve a final plat for a 0.997-acre tract in Copes Estate, and consider adopting a TikTok policy. The meeting includes public comment, a consent docket, and an executive session for legal, property, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Consider Resolution No. 20241112 authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture
- Consider final plat for a 0.997-acre tract subdivision in Copes Estate
- Discuss appointing a committee to explore a Trap-Neuter-Return cat management program for outdoor cats in a 3.1-square-mile area
- Discuss and consider approval of a TikTok policy based on Texas Municipal League template
- Executive session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations
Meeting
This is a regular City Council meeting featuring proclamations, approval of previous minutes and financials, and public comments. The council will then adjourn to executive session to discuss legal matters, real property transactions, personnel issues, and economic development negotiations. After the closed session, the council may take action on items discussed. No specific ordinances or financial contracts are on the agenda.
- Proclamation for Russell O. Nalley
- Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
- Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Consent agenda approval of minutes and September 2024 financials
- Executive session to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development incentives
Council
The City Council met to approve previous minutes and financial reports. The body decided to move the November council meeting to Tuesday, November 12, due to the Veteran's Day holiday. The council also held an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel.
- Rescheduled November council meeting to November 12
- Proposed Community Cat Population Management Program presented by Kathy Taylor
- Executive session regarding personnel review and real property
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving Ordinance No. 20240930-1, which levies the 2024 tax rate, and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget. The council will also review the city's investment policy, authorize procurement for a TxCDBG TDA administrator, and appoint a rating committee.
- Consider for Approval Ordinance No. 20240930-1 levying the 2024 tax rate
- Consider for Approval Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
- Annual Review of Investment & Strategy Policy and Authorized Broker/Dealer List
- Engagement Letter with Alexander, Lankford and Heirs for FY 2023-2024
- Authorize Procurement of Administrator for TxCDBG TDA 2025-2026 Competition
Council
The City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. No formal action was taken; the discussion was for guidance and direction for city staff.
- Discussion of proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2024 tax rate and several resolutions, including participation in the Connect Investment Trust and designating the official newspaper. The council will also authorize procurement of administrators for TX GLO and TXCDBG deobligated allocation competitions, approve utility write-offs, and sell surplus assets. The regular October meeting is proposed to be moved to October 15 due to the Columbus Day holiday.
- Consideration of proposed 2024 tax rate
- Resolution to participate in the Connect Investment Trust
- Resolution designating Tyler County Booster as official newspaper for FY 2024-2025
- Authorize procurement of administrator for TX GLO Deobligated Allocation Competition
- Approve 2023-2024 utility write-offs
Council
The Woodville City Council held its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, and voted on multiple items, including approval of the proposed 2024 tax rate, several resolutions, and procurement actions for Texas General Land Office (GLO) grant competitions. The council also authorized utility write-offs, sale of surplus goods, and moved the October meeting to October 15. One item regarding a rating committee for TxCDBG was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved the proposed 2024 tax rate (no specific rate given)
- Approved Resolution No. 20240909-1 to participate in the Connect Investment Trust
- Approved Resolution No. 20240809-2 designating the Tyler County Booster as the official newspaper for FY 2024-2025
- Authorized procurement of an administrator for a TX GLO deobligated allocation competition
- Authorized 2023-2024 utility write-offs and sale of surplus goods/assets
Meeting
This regular meeting includes a call for a general election on November 5, 2024, for mayor and aldermen Places 2 and 4, approval of a minor plat for McBride acres, a noise variance for the Patriot Day event, a street closure for the Homecoming Parade on Charlton St., and contracts with Tyler County for election services. The council will also discuss a change order for a TxDOT project and go into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Approve minor plat of McBride acres (3 tracts) in the Josiah Wheat Survey
- Approve noise variance for Patriot Day event (Sept 7-8) requested by Mike King
- Approve street closure for Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally on Charlton St.
- Call for general election on Nov 5, 2024 for Mayor, Alderman Place 2, Alderman Place 4
- Approve contract with Tyler County for election services and joint election agreement
Council
The Woodville City Council approved several items, including a minor plat for McBride acres, a noise variance for Patriot Day, a street closure for the Homecoming Parade, and a call for a general election on November 5, 2024, for Mayor and Alderman Places 2 and 4. The council also contracted with Tyler County for election services and discussed economic development in executive session but took no action.
- Approved minor plat of McBride acres (3 tracts in Josiah Wheat Survey)
- Granted noise variance for Patriot Day event (Sept 7-8)
- Approved street closure for Homecoming Parade on Charlton St.
- Called general election for November 5, 2024, for Mayor and Alderman Places 2 and 4
- Approved contract with Tyler County for election services
Meeting
The City Council is meeting to approve funding for pedestrian projects and extend a disaster declaration. The body will also consider rescheduling a future regular meeting and hold an executive session for personnel and economic development matters.
- Resolution No. 20240715-1: Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for pedestrian improvements on US 69 Segment A
- Resolution No. 20240715-2: Extension of the July 8, 2024, disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl
- Proposal to move the August 12 regular council meeting to August 13, 2024
- Executive session to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development incentives
Council
The City Council met to authorize a funding agreement for pedestrian improvements and extend a disaster declaration. The council also rescheduled the August 12 regular meeting to August 13.
- Resolution No. 20240715-1: Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for pedestrian improvements on US 69 Segment A
- Resolution No. 20240715-2: Extension of the July 8, 2024, disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl
- Rescheduling of the August 12 regular council meeting to August 13, 2024
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will consider a minor plat for a lot at 112 Wingate St and approve the Mayor's appointment of the 2024-2025 Budget Committee. The council will also receive an update on the US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route.
- Minor plat for lot at 112 Wingate St (Tyler Subdivision)
- Appointment of the 2024-2025 Budget Committee
- US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route update
- Approval of June 2024 financials
Council
The Woodville City Council approved a minor plat for the Tyler Subdivision at 112 Wingate St. The council also appointed Alderman Jones and Alderman Dillard to the 2024-2025 Budget Committee. An update was provided regarding the US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route.
- Approval of minor plat at 112 Wingate St (Tyler Subdivision)
- Appointment of Alderman Jones and Alderman Dillard to the 2024-2025 Budget Committee
- US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route update
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 20240624 for approval. No other specific business is listed on the agenda.
- Consideration of Resolution 20240624
Council
The Woodville City Council held a special meeting on June 24, 2024. During this session, the council voted to approve Resolution 20240624. The provided text does not state the subject or purpose of this resolution.
- Approval of Resolution 20240624
Meeting
The City Council will discuss possible action related to the US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route. The council also plans to enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.
- Discussion of US 69 Woodville/Colmesneil Relief Route
- Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of May 2024 financials
- Executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations
Council
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the Proposed US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route. No action was taken during this session. Citizen concerns will be discussed at the next council meeting for possible future action.
- Public hearing on the Proposed US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route
Meeting
The City of Woodville council will approve April meeting minutes, review April financials, appoint an ADA coordinator, and adopt resolutions for Grant 24-065-035-E490. The body will also discuss the US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route. Closed executive sessions are scheduled to address legal counsel consultations, potential real property transactions, personnel reviews, and economic development negotiations with a business prospect.
- Approval of Resolution No. 20240513-1 for Grant 24-065-035-E490 depository/signatory authority
- Approval of Resolution No. 20240513-2 for Civil Rights policies tied to Grant 24-065-035-E490
- Appointment of the City’s ADA Coordinator
- Discussion of the US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route
- Executive session on real property, personnel reviews, and economic development negotiations
Council
The Woodville City Council approved two resolutions to execute depository and civil rights policies for Grant 24-065-035-E490. The council appointed the city administrator as ADA Coordinator. Members discussed the US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route but took no action.
- Approved Resolution No. 20240513-1 for Grant 24-065-035-E490 depository/signatory execution
- Approved Resolution No. 20240513-2 for Grant 24-065-035-E490 civil rights policies
- Appointed City Administrator as ADA Coordinator
- Discussed US 69 Woodville / Colmesneil Relief Route with no action taken
Meeting
The Woodville City Council is set to consider routine administrative items, including March financials, a Texas Department of Transportation maintenance agreement, and approval for amplified music at the city park in April. Two mayoral appointments to facilities and revitalization committees are also on the docket. A closed executive session will address legal matters, potential real property transactions, personnel reviews, and economic development negotiations with a business prospect. The maintenance agreement covers municipal road upkeep, the park approval regulates noise hours for a local concert, and the executive session topics involve city assets, staff positions, and potential business incentives.
- Approval of a maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
- Consideration for amplified music event "Fun in the Son" at City Park on April 27
- Mayoral appointments to the Facilities Assessment Committee and Revitalization Committee
- Executive session discussions on real property transactions, personnel reviews, and economic development negotiations
Council
The Woodville City Council met on April 8, 2024, to approve routine administrative and community items. The body authorized a maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation that covers road upkeep affecting local travel, permitted amplified music at City Park for an April 27 event, and approved March financials. Mayor Bythewood also appointed council members to new facilities assessment and revitalization committees.
- Approved March 2024 financial statements and prior meeting minutes
- Authorized a maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
- Permitted amplified music at City Park for "Fun in the Son" on April 27
- Appointed Alderwomen Dillard and Jones to the Facilities Assessment Committee
- Appointed Alderwoman Wilson and Alderman Mann to the Revitalization Committee
Council
The Woodville City Council held a special meeting on March 27, 2024. The council reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit report prepared by Richard Rudel with Alexander, Lankford and Heirs, Inc. No other business was addressed before adjournment at 6:17 p.m.
- Approval of the FY 2022-2023 audit report prepared by Richard Rudel with Alexander, Lankford and Heirs, Inc.
Meeting
The City of Woodville Council will meet to review and potentially approve the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit report. The report was prepared by Richard Rudel with Alexander, Lankford and Heirs, Inc. This document verifies how city funds were managed during that period.
- Consider approval of the FY 2022-2023 audit report
Council
The Woodville City Council approved February 2024 financial reports and meeting minutes. The Council also passed a resolution to authorize road closures for the Tyler County Dogwood Festival.
- Resolution No. 20240311 regarding Tyler County Dogwood Festival road closures
- 2024 Consumer Price Index Adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rate
- Approval of February 2024 financial reports
Meeting
The City Council will consider a resolution regarding temporary road closures for the Tyler County Dogwood Festival. They will also review an adjustment to telecommunications access line rates based on the Consumer Price Index. The council may also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development.
- Resolution No. 20240311 for Tyler County Dogwood Festival road closures
- 2024 CPI adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rate
- Approval of February 2024 financials
- Executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations
Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance to repeal existing curfew hours for minors. The council will also consider the purchase of a replacement patrol car following an accident.
- Repeal of Ordinance establishing curfew hours for minors
- Purchase of a police vehicle to replace a damaged patrol car
- Approval of January 2024 financials and quarterly investment report
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will review a preliminary replat for the proposed Tubb Subdivision and consider appointing Darla Dear as a temporary municipal judge. The council also plans to enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, and economic development.
- Preliminary Replat of Block 4 (Proposed Tubb Subdivision)
- Appointment of Temporary Municipal Judge — Darla Dear
- Proclamation: January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Council
The City Council met to approve the preliminary replat of Block 4 for the proposed Tubb Subdivision and the appointment of Darla Dear as Temporary Municipal Judge. The Council also entered executive session to discuss legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations.
- Approval of Preliminary Replat of Block 4 (Proposed Tubb Subdivision)
- Appointment of Darla Dear as Temporary Municipal Judge
- Review of December 2023 Monthly Financial Statement
- Executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations