Bastrop, Texas

Special City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will consider and possibly adopt Resolution No. R-2026-101 to designate a certain area in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction near State Highway 71 and Hyatt Lost Pines Road as an industrial district under Texas Local Government Code Section 42.044. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda, alongside routine procedural items.

• Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2026-101 to designate an industrial district in the ETJ near State Highway 71 and Hyatt Lost Pines Road

Regular City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre una Elección de Opción Local y considerará varias actualizaciones de presupuesto y ordenanzas. El organismo también decidirá sobre subvenciones de incentivos hoteleros y estudios de viabilidad para un hospital y un YMCA.

• Dos subvenciones de $30,000 del Impuesto de Ocupación Hotelera para el Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
• $74,000 para la Fase 2 del Estudio de Viabilidad del Hospital
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza No. 2026-21 para enmendar el presupuesto operativo y de capital del Año Fiscal 2026
• Audiencias públicas sobre enmiendas al Código de Ordenanzas relacionadas con Subdivisiones y el Código de Desarrollo
• Resolución para retirar 14 letreros en 6 postes relacionados con zonas escolares y límites de velocidad en Alley A

Zoning Board of Adjustments

Special Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board

Special Meeting Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board

The Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board will discuss the transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibilities for common areas within the subdivision and conduct an annual review of the Public Improvement District's service plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Discussion on common area maintenance responsibilities
• Annual review of FY2027 Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan
• Consideration of a resolution for the updated Service and Assessment Plan

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

Regular City Council Meeting

Public Library Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación / Árboles Públicos de Bastrop escuchará informes sobre las operaciones del departamento, el Parque Estatal Bastrop, la Coalición Bird City y los Jardineros Maestros. Luego discutirán la conexión de un sendero del parque con el parque estatal y considerarán la aprobación de un plan de trabajo estratégico. No hay actas archivadas debido a la falta de quórum en la reunión anterior.

• Recibir informes sobre las operaciones de Parques y Recreación, el Parque Estatal Bastrop, la Coalición Bird City y los Jardineros Maestros
• Discutir y considerar la conectividad de senderos del parque con el Parque Estatal Bastrop
• Discutir y considerar una acción para aprobar un Plan de Trabajo Estratégico
• No hay actas que aprobar debido a la falta de quórum en la reunión anterior
• Comentarios de los ciudadanos (3 minutos por orador) sobre cualquier tema

Historic Landmark Commission

The Bastrop Historic Landmark Commission will vote on two Certificates of Appropriateness for awning replacement and a sign/paint change at 1005 and 925 Main Street. The Commission will also consider recommending to City Council increased incentives for local landmarks and higher penalties for demolition without a permit. Additionally, there will be discussion on local designations and Certified Local Government status.

• Consider and act on Certificate of Appropriateness for awning at 1005 Main Street within the Bastrop Commercial National Register Historic District
• Consider and act on Certificate of Appropriateness for band sign and paint color change at 925 Main Street within the same historic district
• Consider recommendation to City Council to increase incentives for Local Historic Landmarks under Section 14.09.013 of the Bastrop Development Code
• Consider recommendation to City Council to increase penalties for demolition of a Historic Landmark without a permit and for work without a Certificate of Appropriateness
• Discussion on Local Designations, Local Historic Districts, and Certified Local Government

Main Street Advisory Board

Special City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Bastrop considerará y actuará sobre la Resolución No. R-2026-97, autorizando al Administrador de la Ciudad a aprobar la Orden de Cambio #5 del contrato de construcción con Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc. para la Rehabilitación del Old Iron Bridge. Este es el único elemento sustantivo en la agenda de la reunión especial, siendo el resto elementos de procedimiento.

• Consideración de la Orden de Cambio #5 para la Rehabilitación del Old Iron Bridge (Resolución R-2026-97)

Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal enmiendas al Capítulo 14 (Código de Desarrollo de Bastrop) y al Capítulo 10 (Subdivisiones) del Código de Ordenanzas. La comisión también votará para aprobar las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 28 de mayo de 2026. Estos asuntos están programados para primera lectura en la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 14 de julio de 2026.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 28 de mayo de 2026
• Audiencia pública y recomendación sobre enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Bastrop (Capítulo 14) – Exhibits A-H
• Audiencia pública y recomendación sobre enmiendas a las regulaciones de Subdivisiones (Capítulo 10) – Exhibits A-C
• Ambas enmiendas programadas para primera lectura en el Concejo Municipal el 14 de julio de 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal considerará varias ordenanzas y resoluciones, incluyendo una segunda lectura sobre enmiendas al mapa de zonificación cerca de las calles Fayette y Farm, y en Grady Tuck Lane, y una primera lectura sobre restricciones de empleo para delincuentes sexuales registrados. Se votará sobre un acuerdo vial de $690,000 con BE BD Frontage Road, LLC para mejoras en Blakey Lane. El concejo también deliberará sobre el Desarrollo Pine Forest Six en sesión a puerta cerrada.

• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-17 para reclasificar 16 propiedades cerca de las calles Fayette y Farm de PI a SF-1
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-18 para reclasificar dos propiedades municipales en Grady Tuck Lane y al sur de Old Austin Highway de PI a P/OS
• Resolución R-2026-90 que aprueba un acuerdo vial de $690,000 con BE BD Frontage Road, LLC para mejoras en Blakey Lane
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-11 que restringe el empleo de delincuentes sexuales registrados cerca de lugares donde se reúnen niños
• Sesión ejecutiva para deliberar sobre la compra, intercambio, arrendamiento o valor de bienes raíces relacionados con el Desarrollo Pine Forest Six

Zoning Board of Adjustments

La Junta de Ajustes de Zonificación de Bastrop llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 18 de junio de 2026, precedida de capacitación de la junta. La junta considerará dos solicitudes de variación: una para exceder la cobertura impermeable máxima en el distrito P4 Mix del 60% al 62% para un estacionamiento pavimentado con adoquines permeables, y otra para permitir hasta dos entradas de vehículos con un ancho total de 36 pies en un distrito de Vivienda Unifamiliar.

• Variación para exceder el límite de cobertura impermeable del 60% al 62% para un estacionamiento pavimentado con adoquines permeables (distrito P4 Mix)
• Variación para permitir hasta 2 entradas de vehículos con un ancho total de 36 pies en un distrito de Vivienda Unifamiliar

Special Historic Landmark Commission

La Comisión de Monumentos Históricos Especiales de Bastrop aprobará las actas de una reunión anterior y considerará un Certificado de Idoneidad para un letrero tipo blade comercial en 1021 Main Street. El cuerpo también discutirá la Casa Allen-Bell, la Casa Klockman-Elzner y el proceso para convertirse en un Gobierno Local Certificado.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 1 de abril de 2026
• Considerar Certificado de Idoneidad para letrero tipo blade en 1021 Main Street
• Discutir la Casa Allen-Bell en 1408 Church Street
• Discutir la Casa Klockman-Elzner en 1303 Pecan Street
• Discutir el proceso para convertirse en un Gobierno Local Certificado

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

La Junta de la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Bastrop escuchará una presentación sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027 y considerará varios puntos de acción, incluido un MOU de $25,000 con Career Tracks y una solicitud de subvención de EDA para instalar infraestructura en el Bastrop Business and Industrial Park. La junta también discutirá enmiendas a contratos con Acutronic y la Ciudad de Bastrop con respecto a 804 Water Street, y se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de desarrollo económico.

• Presentación sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027 de BEDC
• Resolución 2026-10 para firmar un MOU con Career Tracks por $25,000 anuales durante tres años
• Considerar solicitar una subvención de EDA para infraestructura en el Bastrop Business and Industrial Park
• Acuerdo Interlocal con Smithville para la subvención 'Workforce + Health' del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Bastrop
• Resolución 2026-09 modificando el contrato de bienes raíces con Acutronic

Bridging Bastrop Board

La Junta de Bridging Bastrop llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con un taller sobre la Iniciativa de Caminata de Inventario de Accesibilidad, que incluirá la finalización de una lista de verificación, el reclutamiento de participantes y la programación. También discutirán oportunidades de divulgación comunitaria y la participación en el próximo evento Get Involved! Bastrop. Además, la junta revisará el informe de empleo de mayo de 2026 del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de la Ciudad y considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 14 de mayo.

• Discusión y posible acción sobre la Iniciativa de Caminata de Inventario de Accesibilidad (4A)
• Discusión sobre oportunidades de divulgación comunitaria y asociaciones (4B)
• Discusión sobre la participación de la junta en el evento Get Involved! Bastrop (4C)
• Revisión y posible acción sobre los Informes de Empleo de mayo de 2026 (5A)
• Consideración de las actas de la reunión del 14 de mayo de 2026 (5B)

Main Street Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Main Street considerará la aprobación de las actas de su taller conjunto y reunión ordinaria del 6 de mayo. La agenda incluye informes del personal y comités sobre iniciativas del centro, como una revisión de estrategias de transformación, un taller sobre regulaciones de uso del núcleo histórico y próximos eventos como la celebración Big Bang y Christmas in July. No hay otros puntos de acción programados; la reunión es principalmente informativa.

• Considerar y actuar sobre la aprobación de las actas del taller conjunto de la Comisión de Monumentos Históricos y la Junta Asesora de Main Street del 6 de mayo de 2026 y las actas de la reunión de la Junta Asesora de Main Street
• Revisión de estrategias de transformación (actualización del personal)
• Taller sobre regulaciones de uso del núcleo histórico programado para el 23 de junio
• Evento social de negocios del centro el 16 de junio
• Evento Big Bang el 4 de julio (Pet & Pedal Parade, Freedom on Wheels, Great American Market)

Regular City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Bastrop llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará primeras lecturas de dos enmiendas al mapa de zonificación iniciadas por la ciudad: una que rezonifica 16 propiedades al noreste de las calles Fayette y Farm de Público/Institucional a Residencial Unifamiliar de Baja Densidad, y otra que rezonifica dos propiedades en Grady Tuck Lane y al sur de Old Austin Highway de Público/Institucional a Parques y Espacios Abiertos. El concejo también considerará primeras lecturas de ordenanzas que restringen el empleo de delincuentes sexuales registrados cerca de áreas donde se reúnen niños y que modifican las calles sin estacionamiento, así como una segunda lectura de una enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2026. Los elementos del orden del día de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de un acuerdo de software de interfaz CAD para el departamento de policía, un nombramiento de la junta de zonificación y un cambio de regla que requiere que los comentaristas ciudadanos proporcionen nombre y dirección.

• Audiencia pública y primera lectura para rezonificar 16 propiedades cerca de las calles Fayette y Farm de PI a SF-1
• Audiencia pública y primera lectura para rezonificar dos propiedades en Grady Tuck Lane y al sur de Old Austin Highway de PI a P/OS
• Primera lectura de ordenanza que restringe el empleo de delincuentes sexuales registrados cerca de lugares donde se reúnen niños
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-15 que modifica el presupuesto operativo y de capital del año fiscal 2026
• Sesión ejecutiva para deliberar sobre la compra, intercambio, arrendamiento o valor de propiedad raíz relacionada con el desarrollo Pine Forest Six

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación / Árboles Públicos se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 7 de mayo de 2026, recibir informes sobre las operaciones del departamento, el Parque Estatal Bastrop y la Coalición Bird City. También discutirán y considerarán acciones sobre el apoyo al evento del 20.º aniversario de Kerr Park, un Plan de Trabajo Estratégico, elementos para el Dorothy Skarnulis Walking Trail en Pecan Park y actualizaciones de mantenimiento de parques.

• Considerar y actuar para aprobar las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 7 de mayo de 2026
• Recibir informe sobre las operaciones y proyectos mensuales del Departamento de Parques y Recreación
• Discutir y considerar el apoyo al evento del 20.º aniversario de Kerr Park
• Discutir y considerar la aprobación de un Plan de Trabajo Estratégico
• Discutir elementos para el Dorothy Skarnulis Walking Trail en Pecan Park

Public Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de Bastrop se reunirá el 1 de junio de 2026 para aprobar las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 4 de mayo y recibir informes de rutina del director, estadísticas y finanzas. La agenda también incluye anuncios de cierres de la biblioteca por el Juneteenth, el Día de la Independencia y desarrollo del personal, así como la cancelación de la reunión de julio. No hay decisiones de política sustantivas ni contratos en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 4 de mayo de 2026
• Biblioteca cerrada el viernes 19 de junio por Juneteenth
• No hay reunión de la junta en julio; próxima reunión el 3 de agosto
• Biblioteca cerrada el 3 y 4 de julio por el Día de la Independencia y el 27 de julio por desarrollo del personal
• Informe del director e informes de estadísticas y finanzas programados

Special Historic Landmark Commission Meeting

La Comisión Especial de Monumentos Históricos de Bastrop discutirá la casa Allen-Bell en 1408 Church Street. No está programada ninguna acción formal; este es solo un punto de discusión. La reunión también incluye un período de comentarios ciudadanos.

• Discusión de la casa Allen-Bell en 1408 Church Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de Bastrop llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal para dos enmiendas al mapa de zonificación: una para reclasificar 16 propiedades al noreste de las calles Fayette y Farm de Público/Institucional a Residencial Unifamiliar de Baja Densidad, y otra para reclasificar dos propiedades de la ciudad en Grady Tuck Lane y al sur de Old Austin Highway a Parques y Espacios Abiertos. La comisión también considerará la aprobación del plano final para la subdivisión The Colony Commercial y una replatificación parcial de Lone Star Storage.

• Audiencia pública y recomendación para reclasificar 16 propiedades al noreste de las calles Fayette y Farm de PI a SF-1
• Audiencia pública y recomendación para reclasificar dos propiedades en Grady Tuck Lane y al sur de Old Austin Highway de PI a P/OS
• Considerar el plano final de The Colony Commercial (7.052 acres al sur de Sam Houston Drive y al oeste de FM 969)
• Considerar la replatificación parcial de Lone Star Storage (33.971 acres en la esquina noreste de SH 71 y FM 969)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 16 de abril de 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April meeting and three items for the June 9 City Council agenda: The Colony Commercial Final Plat, a Partial Replat for Lone Star Storage, and two city-initiated zoning map amendments.

• Approved April 16, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved The Colony Commercial Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved Partial Replat No 1 of Replat of Lone Star Storage (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 16 properties to SF-1 for City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 2 properties to P/OS for City Council (unanimous)
• Moved items to June 9, 2026, City Council meeting for first reading

Regular City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Bastrop llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará una resolución para permitir calles privadas dentro del desarrollo comercial Sendero. También votarán sobre la primera lectura de una enmienda presupuestaria para el Año Fiscal 2026 y aceptarán una donación de $1,400 de escáneres de microchip para el control animal. Los elementos de consentimiento incluyen un cierre de calle para el Desfile de Regreso a Casa y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Audiencia pública y resolución para calles privadas en el desarrollo Sendero (Anexo A)
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-15 que modifica el presupuesto operativo y de capital del AF2026
• Aceptación de una donación de $1,400 de Save An Angel para 6 escáneres de microchip para el control animal
• Consentimiento: Resolución R-2026-81 que cierra la calle Chestnut para el Desfile de Regreso a Casa de Bastrop 2026
• Recibir el informe financiero mensual no auditado para el período que finaliza en abril de 2026

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2026-15) for Fiscal Year 2026, with a second reading scheduled for June 9. They also unanimously approved a resolution allowing private streets in the Sendero development and accepted a $1,400 donation of microchip scanners for Animal Control. Consent agenda items approving a street closure for the Homecoming Parade and previous meeting minutes were also passed. Executive session discussions resulted in directional guidance to move forward on wastewater treatment plant contracts and to draft an ordinance on sex offender employment restrictions, but no formal votes were taken.

• Approved first reading of FY 2026 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved private streets in Sendero development via Resolution R-2026-84 (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,400 donation of microchip scanners from Save An Angel (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Chestnut Street closure for Homecoming Parade and May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Executive session: directed to move forward on Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 contracts (no formal vote)
• Executive session: directed Legal to draft ordinance on sex offender employment restrictions (no formal vote)

Sit w/ Syl

La reunión es un foro público informal 'Sit with Syl' para la discusión comunitaria. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni acciones formales programadas. Los residentes pueden compartir comentarios durante el Foro Abierto.

• Foro Abierto para discusión pública informal y diálogo comunitario

2027 Budget Workshop

The Bastrop City Council will hold a budget workshop for the 2027 fiscal year, including a presentation from the Bastrop Central Appraisal District. The council will also discuss a consent item to waive cemetery fees for a specific grave at Fairview Cemetery. Public comments will be taken on any topic.

• 2027 Budget Workshop discussion
• Presentation by Faun Cullens, Deputy Chief of Appraisal Services, Bastrop Central Appraisal District
• Consent item: Resolution No. R2026-80 to waive Opening/Closing Fee at grave of Hettie Lee Wilson at Fairview Cemetery

Notice of Possible Quorum

This document is a procedural notice required by Texas law to ensure public transparency when city officials gather without conducting business. Council members are scheduled to attend an Emile Elementary Mock City Council Meeting on May 15, 2026, at City Hall in Bastrop. The agenda explicitly states that no council action, deliberation, or official business will occur.

• Procedural notice only; no policy items, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are listed.

Emile Elementary Mock City Council Agenda

Esta es una reunión educativa simulada del concejo municipal para los estudiantes de Emile Elementary. El concejo considerará y actuará para nombrar un sabor oficial de helado para Bastrop y elegir el parque más divertido de la ciudad.

• Considerar y actuar para nombrar el sabor oficial de helado para la City of Bastrop
• Considerar y actuar para elegir el parque más divertido en la City of Bastrop

Bridging Bastrop Board

The Board will discuss the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative and its associated checklist. Members will also hold a workshop regarding the current Board Work Plan and future priorities.

• Discussion of the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative
• Workshop on the Bridging Bastrop Board Work Plan
• Review of April 2026 City of Bastrop Employment Reports
• Approval of the April 16, 2026, meeting minutes
• Post-event report on the April 30th Work in Bastrop event

The board approved the April 16 meeting minutes; all other agenda items were procedural or discussed without a vote. The board will continue reporting on community events, planning an accessibility inventory walk for October 2026, and reviewing employment diversity data at future meetings.

• Approved Bridging Bastrop Board minutes from April 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to elect its chair and vice chair, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, and review one variance request. The board is deciding whether to approve subdividing an existing nonconforming lot into three lots for two new businesses in the P5 Core zoning district. Granting the variance would allow impervious cover percentages up to approximately 91.9 percent, which exceeds the standard 65 percent limit and changes local development density standards for that parcel.

• Election of Zoning Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2026 Zoning Board Meeting Calendar
• Variance request to subdivide a nonconforming lot into three lots for two businesses in the P5 Core district
• Proposed impervious cover percentages of approximately 91.9%, 77.7%, and 72.4% (exceeding the 65% district maximum)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will swear in newly elected Mayor Ishamel Harris and Council Member Kevin Plunkett following the May 2 general election. The council will review a first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-11, which would restrict where registered sex offenders can work near places where children gather, affecting local employment zones. The council will also approve a $92,051.82 fleet equipment purchase, accept sponsorship donations for the July 4 Big Bang Celebration, and commit matching funds to a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant aimed at improving local road safety. Several closed executive sessions will address economic development agreements and real property acquisitions.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-11 restricting registered sex offender employment near places where children gather
• Commitment of matching funds for the TXDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application
• Approval of a $92,051.82 purchase for a Vermeer BC1500 chipper under Sourcewell Contract #010925-VRM
• Acceptance of $4,000 in sponsorship donations for the July 4 Big Bang Celebration
• Closed executive sessions to deliberate on real property purchases and a Chapter 380 economic development agreement

The Bastrop City Council approved several resolutions, including adopting a Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan that commits matching federal funds to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Officials also authorized municipal equipment purchases up to $92,051.82, accepted event sponsorships, waived fees for youth groups, and approved development agreements and drainage waivers for local properties. A proposed ordinance restricting sex offender employment locations was postponed to May 26 following an executive session.

• Approved matching funds for TXDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All project (unanimous)
• Adopted SS4A Safety Action Plan to target zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries (unanimous)
• Established steering committee to monitor public engagement and plan progress (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Vermeer BC1500 chipper up to $92,051.82 via Sourcewell Contract #010925VRM (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 in sponsorships from Renewal by Anderson, Zion Outdoors, and H-E-B for Big Bang Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved drainage standard waiver for single-family home at 112 Post Oak Rim (unanimous)
• Approved Cost Share Agreement with Longhorn Opportunity Fund, LLC for Pecan Park Commercial development (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2026-11 restricting sex offender employment locations until May 26 meeting (no action taken)

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from April 2, 2026, and receive reports on department operations, Bastrop State Park, and the Bird City Coalition. Items for discussion include updates to parks and recreation fees, the Juneteenth Celebration, and the Heart Park and Bark Park. The board will also review a strategic planning workplan.

• Update and discuss Parks and Recreation Fees (Item 5A)
• Receive and discuss Heart Park and Bark Park Update (Item 5C)
• Strategic Planning Workplan (Item 5D)
• Receive and discuss Juneteenth Celebration (Item 5B)
• Receive report on Bastrop State Park operations (Item 4B)

Joint Historic Landmark Commission & Main Street Advisory Board Workshop

The Bastrop Historic Landmark Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will hold a joint workshop to review and discuss use regulations within the Historic Overlay and the administration of the Main Street design guidelines. The boards may provide a recommendation on the matter after public comment.

• Review and recommendation on use regulations in the Historic Overlay
• Review and recommendation on administration of Main Street design guidelines

Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving the March 11, 2026 special meeting minutes. Reports will be presented by the Manager on accreditation and block captains, by the Design Committee on metal bridge banners, by the Promotion Committee on 4th of July plans, and by Economic Vitality on a downtown business social. No votes on policy or spending are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 Special Main Street Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Manager report on accreditation and block captains
• Design Committee update on metal bridge banners
• Promotion Committee update on 4th of July
• Economic Vitality update on Downtown Bastrop Business Social

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will hear a Master Plan presentation from Planning & Zoning Liaison Pete Parsons, consider approving minutes from April 6, 2026, and receive updates on the 2026 Summer Reading Program and new operating hours. The meeting also includes citizen comments and reports from the director, statistics, and finance.

• Approve minutes from April 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Master Plan presentation by Planning & Zoning Liaison Pete Parsons
• Summer Reading Program runs May 26 to July 25
• Library hours change to 10:00 a.m. daily starting June 1
• Introduction of Adult Services Librarian Rozanna Bennett

The Board approved the minutes from the April 6, 2026, regular meeting. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved April 6, 2026, meeting minutes

Special City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will hold a special meeting with one substantive item: consideration of Resolution R-2026-72 approving a task order with Bennett Paving for pavement rehabilitation of Wilson Street at a not-to-exceed cost of $462,400. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledges, invocation, and citizen comments.

• Consider and act on Resolution R-2026-72 approving an IDIQ for Pavement Maintenance Services Task Order #1 with Bennett Paving for not-to-exceed $462,400 for Wilson Street pavement rehabilitation.

The Bastrop City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-72 on April 30, 2026, authorizing a pavement maintenance contract with Bennetf Paving. The agreement covers up to $462,400 for rehabilitating Wilson Street, which will fund road maintenance for local traffic. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting concluded shortly after with no other substantive items.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-72 for pavement maintenance with Bennetf Paving (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $462,400 for Wilson Street rehabilitation

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will receive presentations on feasibility studies for a hotel, hospital/convention center, and golf course, then consider a consent agenda with second readings of ordinances including a $2M budget amendment, water conservation plan, and parkland designation. Individual action items include a $621,740 sewer line pipe bursting contract, a cost share agreement with Legend Communities, and resolutions to issue up to $11M in certificates of obligation. The meeting also includes an executive session on an economic development agreement with Pearl River for the Sendero development.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-14: Amends FY2026 budget by $2,047,950 from Street Reserve to Street Operations.
• Resolution R-2026-58: Approves $621,740.50 construction contract with Bull G Construction for sewer pipe bursting on Water and Linden streets.
• Resolution 2026-64: Directs publication of notice of intent to issue up to $11,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.
• Executive session to discuss revised Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Pearl River for Sendero development.
• Resolution 2026-62: Adopting fee structure for Hunters Crossing Pool.

The Bastrop City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $2M budget amendment, water conservation plan, and agreements with Aqua Water. It adopted a revised fee schedule with a reduced sign variance fee, awarded a $633,531 sewer line pipe bursting contract to King Solution Service, and authorized publication of an $11M certificate of obligation notice. The council also directed staff on feasibility studies for a golf course, hotel/convention center, and hospital, but took no action on an economic development agreement in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda with $2M budget amendment, water conservation plan, Aqua Water agreements, pool fees, and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted building regulation fee schedule with Sign Variance Review reduced to $200 and cost-of-services analysis requested (unanimous)
• Approved sewer line pipe bursting contract with King Solution Service for $633,531, pending reference checks (unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution R-2026-63 (Advance Funding Agreement) and R-2026-64 (notice of intent for $11M certificates of obligation published in Elgin Courier) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to seek sponsorship/partnerships for golf course feasibility update by July 28 (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to work with legal/financial partners to firm up hotel/convention center plan (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to ask Bastrop EDC to sponsor Phase 2 hospital feasibility study (unanimous)
• Removed ordinance designating 0.84-acre parkland (Item 8C) from consent agenda without vote; no action on economic development agreement in executive session

Sit with Syl

This special City Council meeting is an informal session for public discussion and community dialogue, with no formal decisions or specific items on the agenda.

Bridging Bastrop Board

The Bridging Bastrop Board will review March 2026 employment reports and volunteer plans for upcoming events. The meeting includes a workshop on an accessibility inventory walk and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review March 2026 Employment Reports
• Approve March 12, 2026 Board minutes
• Discuss volunteer duties for SpringFest and Work in Bastrop
• Workshop on Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative
• Public hearing on Code Rewrite scheduled for April 14

The Bridging Bastrop Board unanimously approved the March 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed upcoming community events, an accessibility inventory walk postponed to October, and volunteer assignments for SpringFest and Work in Bastrop.

• Approved March 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bastrop Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on April 16, 2026. The main action item is a vote on the final plat for Valverde Section 2, Phase 4, a 23.262-acre subdivision west of FM 969. Commissioners will also consider approving minutes from the February 26 regular meeting and receive updates on development activity.

• Consider approval of Valverde Section 2, Phase 4 Final Plat – 23.262 acres, Nancy Blakey Survey, west of FM 969
• Approve meeting minutes from February 26, 2026, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
• Future Development Related Items update
• Development Services Department Monthly Project Volume Report
• Individual commissioner requests for future agenda items

The Bastrop Planning and Zoning Commission approved the February meeting minutes and unanimously recommended approval of the Valverde Section 2, Phase 4 Final Plat for 23.262 acres west of FM 969. A final plat officially divides land for development, which establishes property boundaries and typically triggers infrastructure planning before city council action. The commission also reviewed a monthly development report and noted a new code effective April 14, 2026, before adjourning at 6:22 PM.

• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Valverde Section 2, Phase 4 Final Plat for 23.262 acres west of FM 969 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 PM (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will consider budget amendments, approve construction contracts for the Old Iron Bridge and water projects, and hold first readings on ordinances regarding zoning, parkland, and tree preservation.

• Approve $214,311 street roller purchase
• Approve $71,772 Bobcat attachments purchase
• Approve $164,370 Corix water main contract
• Approve $266,170 WWTP relocation engineering contract
• First reading: Ordinance 2026-13 designating 0.84-acre parkland

The City Council unanimously adopted the second reading of Ordinance 2026-06, enacting the new Bastrop Development Code with an amendment to strike restrictions on dwellings. Related zoning map, subdivision, and tree preservation ordinances were also approved. Multiple contracts and a $2.05 million street operations budget amendment were passed unanimously.

• Adopted new Bastrop Development Code (Ordinance 2026-06) with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved comprehensive zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2026-07) (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision regulations amendments (Ordinance 2026-08) (unanimous)
• Approved water conservation plan first reading (Ordinance 2026-12) (unanimous)
• Approved $164,370 contract for Texas Utilities force main extension (unanimous)
• Approved $266,170 engineering contract for WWTP #3 outfall design (unanimous)
• Approved $2.05M street operations budget amendment and equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Appointed Judith Hoover to Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will convene to approve minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting and receive reports on library statistics and finances. The agenda also includes citizen comments and announcements regarding upcoming library events.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 library minutes
• Citizen comments on any topic
• Día de los Niños celebration announcement
• Friends of the Library book sale
• Summer at the Library 2026 preview report

The Bastrop Public Library Board approved the March 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes. The board also discussed bringing the City’s Master Plan for review and creating a wish list for the library's future needs. Announcements included upcoming events: Día de los Niños on April 28 and the Friends of the Library book sale on April 25-26.

• Approved March 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Bastrop Public Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss park fees, the Cultural Heritage Trail, and the Texas Legends Event.

• Approve March 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive Parks & Recreation monthly operations report
• Receive Bastrop State Park operations report
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Fees
• Discuss Texas Legends Event

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will meet to review meeting minutes and a specific property request. The body is deciding on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building addition.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a main structure addition at 909 Pecan Street (0.316 acres)
• Approval of February 4, 2026, meeting minutes

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a new Bastrop Development Code, a comprehensive zoning map amendment, and updated subdivision regulations. The body is also deciding on several property transfers and economic development expenditures.

• Expenditure of $525,000 by Bastrop Economic Development Corporation for property at 804 Water Street
• Public hearing for rezoning 2.55 +/- acres at 1811 Jasper Street from P3 Neighborhood to P5 Core
• Adoption of the Bastrop Development Code to replace the Bastrop Building Block Code
• Resolution to enter negotiations with VVater regarding direct potable reuse
• Conveyance of approximately 1.101 acres of City-owned property to Patrick Millman

The Council unanimously approved three resolutions: supporting the Bastrop Housing Authority voucher program transition, entering negotiations with Water for direct notable reuse, and negotiating a fire services agreement with Emergency Services District #2. The consent agenda, including a budget amendment and $525,000 property purchase at 804 Water Street, was also approved. On first reading, the Council adopted a new Bastrop Development Code (BDC) replacing the existing code, with amendments covering garage sales, parking dimensions, and barndominiums. Additional first readings were approved for a zoning change at 1811 Jasper Street, a comprehensive zoning map amendment, subdivision regulation amendments, and tree preservation updates; all votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution R-2026-45 supporting Bastrop Housing Authority voucher program transition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-22 to negotiate with Water for direct notable reuse (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-44 to negotiate fire services agreement with Emergency Services District #2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY2026 budget amendment, $525,000 property purchase, Juneteenth parade street closure, land conveyance, HOT funds, and prior minutes (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-05 rezoning 2.55 acres at 1811 Jasper from P3 to P5 Core (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-06 adopting new Bastrop Development Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-07 adopting Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 amending subdivision regulations (unanimous)

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation will consider approving funds for workforce training via Community Action Inc. of Central Texas. The board will also discuss a Tri-City Economic Development Strategic Plan and a grant application for the Economic Development Administration.

• Resolution 2026-06: Distribution of funds to Community Action Inc. of Central Texas for workforce training
• Discussion on the creation of a Tri-City Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Resolution R-2026-07: Application for a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
• Election of BEDC Board Secretary/Treasurer

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) approved Resolution 2026-07 authorizing a grant application to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) with a 20% local match, and directed staff to pursue a Tri-City Economic Development Strategic Plan with a proposed $50,000 commitment to be formalized later. The board also approved Resolution 2026-06 distributing funds to Community Action Inc. of Central Texas for workforce training, elected Lisa Holcomb as secretary/treasurer, and approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2026-07 and application for EDA grant (20% match)
• Directed staff to pursue Tri-City Economic Development Strategic Plan (future budget amendment and RFQ)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 funding workforce training with Community Action Inc. of Central Texas
• Elected Lisa Holcomb as BEDC Board Secretary/Treasurer
• Approved meeting minutes from January 26, 2026 and February 9, 2026

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will consider approving the minutes from its February 2, 2026 regular meeting. The board will also hear announcements about staff attending the Texas Library Association conference and additional Spring Break programs, along with director's, statistics, and financial reports.

• Consider approval of February 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Youth Services Librarian Eva Bunker and Access Services Librarian Amie Cuvelier attending TLA conference March 29-31
• Library offering additional programs during Spring Break (March 16-21)
• Library closed April 3-4 for Good Friday and Easter

The board approved the minutes from its February 2, 2026 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily procedural with announcements and reports.

• Approved minutes from February 2, 2026 meeting (motion by Bennett, second by Johnson, approved by members present)

Bridging Bastrop Board

The Bridging Bastrop Board will hold a workshop on the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative and review February 2026 employment reports. The board will also discuss its involvement in the Work in Bastrop Event and receive recommendations from the Bastrop County Collaborative for Health and Housing.

• Workshop on the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative
• Review and possible action on February 2026 Employment Reports from City of Bastrop Human Resources
• Discussion and possible action regarding the Work in Bastrop Event
• Report from the Bastrop County Collaborative for Health and Housing
• Approval of February 12, 2026, meeting minutes

The Bridging Bastrop Board approved the minutes from its February 12, 2026, regular meeting by a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; items discussed included recommendations from the Bastrop County Collaborative for Health and Housing on housing attainability, an Accessibility Inventory Walk workshop, and updates on upcoming community events. The board also reviewed a monthly employment report from the Human Resources Department but took no action.

• Approved February 12, 2026, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider and act on six special event permits for upcoming downtown events, including Fat Tuesday, Pride Street Faire, and Juneteenth. The board will also approve meeting minutes from previous months and receive committee updates on design guidelines and promotion events.

• Special event permit for Events on Main, March 14th, 2026
• Special event permit for No Kings Protest, March 28th, 2026
• Special event permit for Pride Street Faire, June 5th, 2026
• Special event permit for Juneteenth Festival and Parade, June 20th, 2026
• Special event permit for Big Bang, July 4th, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a suspension of a CenterPoint gas rate increase, multiple police grant applications, and a $122,933.50 purchase for water system treatment. Individual items include a first reading of a budget amendment, a resolution supporting a regional economic development corporation, a parking dimension warrant, and a $126,600 bleacher purchase for three parks. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss a fire services agreement with Emergency Services District No. 2.

• Consider suspending the proposed CenterPoint gas rate increase under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) and continue participation in the Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities (Resolution R-2026-33).
• Approve purchase of Orthophosphate (Napco 206) from Hawkins, Inc. for $122,933.50 for the public water system (Resolution R-2026-40).
• Award a $20,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant to Lonestar Cowboy Promotion for the Lonestar Cowboy Poetry event (Resolution 2026-42).
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-04 amending the FY 2026 operating and capital budget and appropriating funds as attached.
• Authorize purchase and installation of bleachers for Mayfest Park, Rusty Reynolds Fields, and Fireman's Park from North Carolina Welding for not to exceed $126,600 (Resolution 2026-41).

The Bastrop City Council approved a consent agenda including police grants and a water treatment purchase, and approved a first reading of a budget amendment. The council denied a resolution supporting a regional economic development corporation and removed one grant item from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 8A-8H, 8J) unanimously
• Approved $122,933.50 water treatment purchase (8H)
• Approved $20,967 TXDOT grant for 'Click It or Ticket' (8D)
• Approved $20,000 HOT grant for Lonestar Cowboy Poetry (8I)
• Denied Resolution R-2026-32 for regional economic development corporation
• Removed $20,000 Lonestar Cowboy grant from consent agenda for separate discussion
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-04 for FY 2026 budget amendment
• Approved $126,600 bleacher purchase for parks (9D)

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation Board will consider a resolution to endorse a county-funded strategic plan evaluating a regional economic development corporation serving Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville, and to support forming the Bastrop County Economic Development Partners nonprofit.

• Resolution 2026-04: expressing support for a Bastrop County strategic plan to study feasibility and structure of a regional economic development corporation covering Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville, and supporting creation of the Bastrop County Economic Development Partners nonprofit

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation approved a resolution supporting a strategic plan for a regional economic development corporation serving Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville. The vote was 2-1.

• Approved Resolution 2026-08 supporting regional economic development plan (2-1)
• Mayor Pro Tem Kirkland submitted alternate resolution for consideration

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Bastrop Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve February 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports on department operations, Bastrop State Park, and Bird City Coalition, and discuss several items including parkland dedication for Heart Park, recreation fees, an art call selection, crosswalk artwork, and a tree carving grant opportunity.

• Receive and discuss Parks and Recreation Fees (5A)
• Vote on Art Call Selection (5B)
• Discuss Parkland Dedication for Heart Park (5C)
• Discussion on Crosswalk Artwork (5D)
• Discussion on Grant Opportunity for Tree Carving (5E)