Woodville public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting game rooms and authorized contracts for a water and gas metering project. The body also approved the sale of two surplus vehicles and street closures for 2026 Second Saturday events.
- Ordinance 20251208 prohibiting the operation of game rooms in the city
- Resolution 20251208-1 and 20251208-2 appointing Stephen Ramos as authorized signer for Core & Main and Government Capitol Corporation contracts for water and gas metering
- Sale of a 2018 Dodge Charger patrol car and a 2013 Ford F150 XL pickup via GovDeals auction
- Street closure and noise variance for Second Saturday on the Square, January-November 2026
- Tabled action on a $5,000 funding request for Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Meeting
The City Council will discuss filling the Alderman Place 1 vacancy and an ordinance to prohibit game rooms. The meeting includes updates on a city street improvement project and the sale of two surplus vehicles.
- Ordinance 20251208 prohibiting operation of Game Rooms in the city
- Appointment of a person to fill the Alderman Place 1 vacancy
- Sale of 2018 Dodge Charger and 2013 Ford F150 XL via GovDeals auction
- Payment of Allan Shivers Museum expenses using Hotel Occupancy Tax
- Authorized signers for Core & Main and Government Capital Corporation water and gas metering contracts
Council
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss replacing obsolete utility meter infrastructure to improve billing accuracy and reliability. The project is proposed to be funded by a capital investment loan. A proposal from Core & Main to upgrade water and gas meters was tabled until the regular city council meeting.
- Public hearing for utility meter system upgrade estimated at $1,346,972 plus $309,000 to offset a prior project (total $1,655,972)
- Proposal from Core & Main to upgrade water and gas meters (bid # 4490534 and 4504754) tabled
Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the replacement of obsolete utility meter infrastructure. The body will consider a proposal from Core & Main to upgrade water and gas meters.
- Public hearing on utility meter system upgrade estimated at $1,655,972
- Proposal from Core & Main for water and gas meter upgrades (bid # 4490534 and 4504754)
Council
The Woodville City Council held a special meeting to approve a single appointment. Mayor Amy Bythewood recommended and the council unanimously approved Stephen Ramos as the new City Administrator.
- Appointment of Stephen Ramos as City Administrator
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving the appointment of a new City Administrator. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 400 W. Bluff St.
- Consider for Approval: Appointment of City Administrator
Meeting
The City Council will discuss the appointment of a City Administrator and receive an update on a street improvement project. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.
- Update on city street improvement project under GLO Contract 24-065-035-E490
- Appointment of a City Administrator
- Discussion regarding property fronting Hwy 69/287 on the south side of Woodville
- Information on the ICON substance use disorder program from UTHealth Houston
- Executive session on economic development and financial incentives for business prospects
Council
The Woodville City Council held a workshop to discuss issues with current digital utility meters and a bid proposal to replace them with Neptune products. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.
- Core & Main bid proposal to replace digital meters with Neptune products
Council
The City Council held a public hearing to fulfill requirements for the annexation process of Woodville ISD property. Mayor Bythewood presided over the meeting, which included testimony from WISD Board Member John Wilson.
- Public hearing regarding the Annexation of Woodville ISD Property
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a special meeting to approve the annual budget for FY 2025-2026, a tax levy ordinance, and several other items. The meeting includes votes on window repairs, opioid litigation participation, an annexation request, street closures, a resignation, and the nomination of a mayor pro tempore.
- Annual Budget for FY 2025-2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)
- Ordinance No. 20250929 levying 2025 tax rate
- Annexation of Woodville ISD property (Tyler County Appraisal District IDs 22207, 22197, 58372, 55435)
- Street closure and noise variance for amplified music on 100 block of Charlton Street (4:00–9:00 PM on second Saturdays in Oct, Nov, Dec)
- Joyce Wilson resignation and appointment of replacement
Council
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss a voluntary petition for the annexation of Woodville ISD property. Superintendent Lisa Meysembourg stated the school district wants all facilities within city limits. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2025, before a final vote.
- Public hearing regarding the Annexation of Woodville ISD Property
Meeting
The City Council will discuss the 2025 proposed tax rate and the cancellation of the November 4, 2025 election due to unopposed candidates. The body will also review financial policies and various noise variances for community events.
- Proposed Tax Rate for 2025
- Order of Cancellation for November 4, 2025 Election
- Resolution 20250909-1 regarding Financial and Procurement Policies and Procedures for Grant Funds
- Street closure and noise variance for 100 block of Chariton Street on 09-13-2025
- Noise variance for City Park on 10-07-2025 for Woodville Night Out
Meeting
The City of Woodville City Council may assemble at the Woodville Elementary School Grand Opening, a social event unrelated to public business. No formal action or discussion of public policy is expected under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Council
The City Council approved the order for a general election to fill Alderman positions 1, 3, and 5. The body also established a search committee for a City Administrator and coordinated street closures for local events.
- General Election on November 4, 2025, for Alderman Place 1, 3, and 5
- Appointment of Alderman Jones and Alderman Dillard to the City Administrator Search Committee
- Street closures for Chariton Street and Wheat Street on the Courthouse Square on September 8 from 5:00pm-9:00pm
- Rescheduling of the September 8 Regular Council Meeting to September 9
Meeting
The City Council will discuss the appointment of a City Administrator Search Committee and the order for a general election for three Alderman positions. The body will also consider street closures for a September 8 parade and a meeting date change. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, and economic development.
- General Election order for Alderman Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5 on November 4, 2025
- Appointment of a City Administrator Search Committee
- Street closures for Chariton Street and Wheat Street on the Courthouse Square for September 8
- Proposed move of September 8 Regular Council Meeting to September 9
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations and real property
Meeting
The City Council will discuss the employment of an Assistant Administrator. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.
- Employment of an Assistant Administrator position
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Review of personnel, employee positions, and resignations
- Deliberation on business prospects and financial incentives for economic development
Council
The City Council met for a special session to discuss the employment of an Assistant Administrator. No action was taken on the item before the meeting adjourned.
- Discussion regarding the employment of an Assistant Administrator position
Council
The City Council approved the order for a general election on November 4, 2025, for Alderman Places 1, 3, and 5. The body also authorized election service contracts and agreements with Tyler County.
- Order of General Election for Alderman Place 1, 3, and 5 on November 4, 2025
- Contract with Tyler County for Election Services
- Joint Election Agreement between the City of Woodville and Tyler County
- Ordinance No. 20250714 removing the word 'canvasser' from Section 14-69 of the City Code
- Abandonment of alleyways adjacent to Bill Tolar property (Tyler CAD IDs #24381, #24440, #24443, #24444)
Meeting
The City Council will review election service contracts with Tyler County and a budget committee appointment. The body is also considering an ordinance change and the abandonment of specific alleyways. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development.
- Contract and Joint Election Agreement with Tyler County for Election Services
- Ordinance No. 20250714 to remove the word 'canvasser' from Section 14-69 of the City Code
- Abandonment of alleyways adjacent to Tyler CAD Property IDs #24381, #24440, #24443, and #24444
- Appointment of the 2025-2026 Budget Committee
- Rescheduling of the August 11 meeting to August 12
Meeting
This notice describes a social function for the Woodville Volunteer Fire Department. No formal action will be taken and no public business will be conducted.
- Push-In Ceremony at 215 W Walt Davis Dr
Meeting
The City Council will review May 2025 meeting minutes and financials. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel evaluations, and economic development incentives.
- Review of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of May 2025 financials
- Executive session regarding real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Executive session regarding personnel evaluations, resignations, and employee positions
- Executive session regarding business prospects and financial incentives for economic development
Council
The City Council met to approve May 2025 financials and minutes. The body held an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, and economic development.
- Sale of 1994 Chevy Pumper Truck to Warren VFD for $5,000
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, at City Hall. The council will consider approving minutes from the April 14 meeting and April 2025 financials. Two items on the consent docket require action: purchase of a fire truck and a music permit for a private event.
- Purchase of 2018 Rosenbauer Freightliner Pumper Truck for Woodville VFD
- Amplified music permit for private party at 411 North Reid Street on 05-17-25
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and economic development discussions
Council
The Woodville City Council approved the purchase of a 2018 Rosenbauer Freightliner Pumper Truck for the Volunteer Fire Department and granted a permit for amplified music on May 17 at 411 North Reid Street. The consent docket, including April meeting minutes and financials, was also approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m. without an executive session.
- Approval of purchase of a 2018 Rosenbauer Freightliner Pumper Truck (no dollar amount listed)
- Approval of amplified music permit on May 17 for a private party at 411 North Reid Street
- Approval of consent docket: April 14, 2025 meeting minutes and April 2025 financials
- No executive session held
Council
The Woodville City Council approved a bid for street and drainage improvements under a CDBG grant, adopted an investment policy resolution, and approved a street closure for a CASA vigil and amplified music at a park event. The council also issued proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and heard resident concerns about traffic speed on North Beech Street.
- Approved bid for GLO Community Development Block Grant regional Mitigation Program for Street & Drainage Improvements (Contract 24-065-035-E490)
- Adopted Resolution 20250414 adopting Investment Policy and Strategy
- Approved petition to close West Wheat Street on April 29, 2025 for CASA Vigil
- Approved amplified music at City Park on April 26, 2025 for Fun in the Son event
- Heard resident concerns about traffic speed on North Beech Street
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will consider a bid recommendation for street and drainage improvements funded by a GLO Community Development Block Grant regional mitigation program. They will also vote on a resolution adopting an investment policy and strategy, and consider requests to close West Wheat Street for a vigil and allow amplified music in City Park for a community event. The council will then enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Bid recommendation for GLO CDBG street & drainage improvements (Contract 24-065-035-E490)
- Resolution 20250414 adopting investment policy and strategy
- Petition to close West Wheat Street for CASA vigil on April 29, 2025
- Amplified music permit for Fun in the Son event in City Park on April 26, 2025
- Executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development discussions
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2025, with a consent docket covering approval of minutes, financials, an audit report for FY 2023-2024, and a resolution updating authorized representatives for the city's TexPool account. The council will also consider a CPI adjustment to municipal telecom right-of-way access line rates and a petition to close a portion of North Village Street for an event. Following open session, the council will enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Consider for approval: Audit Report for FY 2023-2024 presented by Susan Murrell
- Public Utility Commission of Texas 2025 CPI adjustment to telecom right-of-way access line rates
- Petition by Tyler County Republican Women to close part of North Village Street on April 26, 2025
- Resolution amending authorized representatives for the city’s TexPool account
- Proposed updates to the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce building
Council
The City Council reviewed the 2023-2024 fiscal year audit and approved updates to the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce building. The body also updated authorized representatives for the City’s TexPool account.
- Approval of Audit Report for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of proposed updates to Tyler County Chamber of Commerce building
- Resolution amending authorized representatives for the City’s TexPool account
- Decision to take no action on Public Utility Commission of Texas 2025 CPI adjustment for telecommunications right-of-way rates
- Tabled petition to close a portion of North Village Street on 04-26-2025
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a regular meeting including a proclamation for Black History Month, approval of consent docket items (minutes, financials, investment report), and two main action items: authorizing bids for a GLO construction contract and considering a resolution to support a Community Wildfire Defense Grant application. The council will also discuss appointing a committee to assist a local food pantry, hear a report on the MLK Day Parade, and then adjourn to executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Proclamation: Black History Month
- Authorization to advertise and accept bids for GLO Contract Number 24-065-035-E480 (construction)
- Resolution No. 20250210 supporting a Community Wildfire Defense Grant application through USDA/USFS
- Discussion and potential approval of mayoral appointment of a committee for Keniesha R. Beatty Food Pantry
- Executive session to discuss real property purchase/lease, personnel matters, and economic development incentives
Council
The City of Woodville held a public hearing to discuss a $750,000 Texas Community Development Block Grant application for street improvements. No questions or comments were raised, and no action was taken.
- Public hearing on $750,000 TxCDBG grant for street improvements
- No action taken; meeting adjourned without public comment
Meeting
The Woodville City Council will hold a regular meeting including a proclamation for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. They will vote on appointing Danita Skinner as City Secretary effective upon Terri Bible's retirement. Following a report on the Martin Luther King Day Parade, the council will enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel issues, and economic development negotiations, with potential action afterward.
- Proclamation: National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Consent docket: approval of minutes from Nov 18 and Dec 9, 2024, and financials
- Appointment of Danita Skinner as City Secretary
- Report on Martin Luther King Day Parade on Jan 20, 2025
- Executive session: personnel reviews, real property purchase/lease, economic development incentives
Council
The Woodville City Council approved a consent docket including minutes and financials, and proclaimed January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The council then adjourned to executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel, returning to appoint Danita Skinner as City Secretary effective upon Terri Bible's retirement. A report on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade was also given.
- Appointment of Danita Skinner as City Secretary effective on retirement of Terri Bible
- Proclamation of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Approval of consent docket: November 18, 2024 special meeting minutes, December 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes, and financials
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 for legal, real property, and personnel discussions
- Report on Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for January 20, 2025