Georgetown Council Eyes $737,550 Water Plant Study; Planning Commission Weighs Major Zoning Overhaul
Georgetown's City Council is scheduled to vote on a $737,550 engineering contract for a PFAS pilot study at the City Water Treatment Plant, the largest dollar item on a packed agenda that also includes animal services, janitorial, and waste collection contracts. All four recent meetings were agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what boards and councils were scheduled to consider, not confirmed outcomes.
City Council — July 23, 2026
The council agenda lists several contracts and ordinances:
- **$737,550 engineering contract** for a PFAS pilot study at the City Water Treatment Plant. PFAS refers to emerging contaminants in drinking water.
- **$85,000 contract** with St. Frances Animal Center for animal services.
- **$124,259.00 annual janitorial services contract** with Randolph Krazy Kleaning Services LLC.
- **$78,663.64 contract** for commercial dumpster collection with Wrangler Holdco Company DBA Waste Industries LLC.
- **First reading of an ordinance** extending a temporary moratorium on rezoning, subdivision into more than three parcels, and zoning variances.
- Additional agenda items include honoring the TWLUM Teens Project, appointing a Litter Control Officer, and naming the new City Hall.
Because minutes are not yet published, vote tallies and final outcomes are not available.
Planning Commission — July 28, 2026
The commission scheduled a public hearing on PLZ-2026-0033, a comprehensive set of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The agenda says the amendments cover definitions, setbacks, use districts, signs, parking, tree protection, design overlays, short-term rentals, manufactured homes, horse-drawn carriage tours, and tree protection fees. The commission was also set to approve minutes from its May 26, 2026 meeting and certify final plats as the official record.
Planning Commission — July 30, 2026
A special workshop meeting was scheduled to discuss the possible annexation and development of property at 3680 S Island Road. No other items were listed on the agenda.
Community Appearance Board — July 21, 2026
The board was scheduled to review three sign applications:
- **CAB-2026-0007:** New monument sign at 1001 North Fraser Street.
- **CAB-2026-0008:** One non-illuminated wall sign at 418 Wood Street.
- **CAB-2026-0009:** Replace existing Speedway signs with new BP signs at 401 Church Street.
The agenda also included approving minutes from June 16, 2026, and a motion to authorize staff to type handwritten changes on orders of the board.
Coming Up
- **Architectural Review Board — August 3, 2026:** The board will consider five alteration applications, including an in-ground pool with masonry deck and a 12'×24' storage shed at 416 Front Street (ARB-2026-0028), fence and gate relocation at 124 Orange Street, window and door changes at 619 Prince Street, a driveway replacement at 416 Screven Street, and demolition with asbestos siding removal at 419 Cannon Street. Public input will be taken on each item before the board votes.
All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until official minutes are published. Readers seeking verified vote tallies should consult the city's official records.