Granbury meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Granbury City Council to weigh tax rate, $500K radio tracking system

Granbury's City Council is set to consider a proposed property tax rate not to exceed $0.470000 per $100 valuation and a $500,000 five-year radio GPS tracking system, among other items, at meetings held over the past two weeks. All meetings listed are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been reported.

City Council

The council met on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. On the agenda were:

• A proposed property tax rate not to exceed $0.470000 per $100 valuation.
• A public hearing date for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget.
• A contract for the Lambert Branch Park Improvements Project to A&D Paving, LLC at $186,883.50.
• A five-year Leosight software subscription for radio GPS tracking at $500,000 (sole-source agreement).
• A Sludge Transportation and Disposal contract for Spur Environmental Services up to $160,000.
• Zoning change requests for 4955 E US Hwy 377 (to Heavy Commercial) and 4303 E US Hwy 377 (Heavy Commercial with a Specific Use Permit for auto sales and taxidermy).

Planning & Zoning Commission

On Aug. 6, the commission held public hearings on five land-use items:

• A comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to industrial at 5500 Discovery (requested by Mark Franco).
• A Specific Use Permit for construction equipment rental at 5804 E US Hwy 377 (Kelby Vaughn).
• A Specific Use Permit for a hotel at 830 E Pearl St (Prem Pachal).
• A comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to townhome at 1270 & 1300 N Meadows Dr (Collin O'Leary).
• A comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to light commercial at 300 Nichols Ct (Teresa McGee).

A joint meeting with the City Council preceded the regular meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission met on July 27 and Aug. 6. On July 27, it considered a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new hanging sign at 110 N. Houston St. (HPC-26-25). On Aug. 6, it took up six requests, including:

• Two new hanging signs at 120 N. Houston St. (HPC-26-33).
• New window signs at 125 E. Pearl St. (HPC-26-39).
• Replacement signage in a freestanding sign at 113 W. Bridge St. (HPC-26-37).
• An exterior remodel and addition at 415 W. Bluff St. (HPC-26-41).
• Purchase of a plaque for the Keith-Brock Home landmark at 416 Peach St. (HL-34) using commission funds.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

On July 29, the board held a public hearing on a variance and a special exception to the Zoning Ordinance Sign Table for the property at 301 E. US Highway 377, requested by Roger Chung on behalf of PHK, LLC and PMKG, LLC.

Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board

On July 31, the board held a public hearing on a request to declare 320 Mustang Trail an unsafe structure and order it vacated, repaired, secured, demolished, or have utilities shut off. The board also appointed a chair and approved minutes from July 16, 2014.

Granbury Parks Board

On Aug. 4, the Parks Board received updates on the Lambert Branch Park improvement project (partially funded by a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant) and the 2026-2027 Parks and Recreation Budget. No votes or decisions were scheduled.

City Council Joint Meeting

On Aug. 8, the council held public hearings and considered adopting ordinances to annex 5.413 acres at 4102 Glen Rose Hwy (Ordinance 26-52) and to approve a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to industrial at 5500 Discovery (Ordinances 26-53 and 26-54).

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data.

Granbury boards set to weigh water rate hike, road change orders, and property tax rate

Granbury's City Council and several boards had packed agendas over the past two weeks, with the most consequential items centering on utility rates, road project costs, and the proposed property tax rate. Because meeting minutes have not yet been published, the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 21

The Council was set to vote on Ordinance No. 26-40, which would increase water and wastewater rates through a fee schedule amendment. Also on the agenda was Ordinance No. 26-39, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget for the General, Utility, and Capital Projects Funds.

Two change orders were scheduled for consideration: Change Order No. CO-25-26-05-01-OH with Revolution Power, LLC for $138,713 for HWY 377 road widening electric relocation, and a change order with Granbury Excavating, Inc. for $51,912 for the airport perimeter road EDA grant project.

The Council was also set to consider Ordinance No. 26-41, authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, and to adopt a Title VI Plan for TxDOT compliance. An executive session was scheduled for litigation, real property, personnel evaluations, and economic development negotiations.

City Council — July 29

A second Council meeting focused on the next budget cycle. The body was scheduled to discuss a proposed property tax rate not to exceed $0.470000 per $100 valuation and to set a public hearing date for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget.

Contracts on the agenda included the Lambert Branch Park Improvements Project with A&D Paving, LLC at $186,883.50; a five-year Leosight software subscription for radio GPS tracking at $500,000; and a Sludge Transportation and Disposal contract with Spur Environmental Services for up to $160,000. Zoning change requests for 4955 E US Hwy 377 and 4303 E US Hwy 377 were also listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 22 and July 29

The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hold public hearings on a variance and a special exception to the Zoning Ordinance Sign Table, Section 7.5.A, for property at 301 E. US Highway 377. The request was filed by Roger Chung on behalf of PHK, LLC and PMKG, LLC. The July 22 agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 30, 2026 regular meeting and a potential executive session for attorney consultation under Texas Government Code 551.071.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 27

The Commission was set to hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness (HPC-26-25) for a new hanging sign at 110 N. Houston St.

Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board — July 31

This board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a request to declare 320 Mustang Trail an unsafe structure and order it be vacated, repaired, secured, demolished, or have utilities shut off. The agenda also included member orientation, appointment of a board chair, and approval of minutes from the July 16, 2014 meeting.

Cultural Arts Commission — July 21

The Commission's agenda was discussion-focused with no formal votes scheduled. Items included an update on the "Out of the Box" photo project, a review of the FY 2025/2026 budget, discussion of the process for recommending 501(c)3 nonprofit art groups for Texas Commission on the Arts grants, and discussion of Kenneth Williams from TCA as a proposed speaker for a roundtable on 9/24/26 at Langdon Grounds.

Coming up

No public meetings are listed on the town calendar for the next 14 days. Residents should watch for posted agendas and the eventual publication of minutes from the meetings above, which will confirm what was actually decided.

Granbury boards weigh $21M water grant, zoning changes, and rate increases in busy July stretch

Granbury's City Council and advisory boards packed a full agenda across the first half of July, with the largest single item being a proposed request for up to $21,000,000 in state water infrastructure funding. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 7

The City Council was set to vote on Resolution No. 26-08, requesting up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements. The same meeting included a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 26-38, a comprehensive plan amendment to rezone 501 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd from Retail Office to Low Density Residential.

Council was also scheduled to select Forvis Mazars, LLP as the city's auditing firm under RFP 25-26-25 for fiscal years 2026–2028, with renewal options; receive and act on the 2026 Charter Review Commission report; appoint a member to the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board; and nominate a candidate to the Hood Central Appraisal District Board under Resolution No. 26-09.

City Council Budget Workshop — July 8

Council members were scheduled to review the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 at the Lake Granbury Conference Center, 621 E Pearl St. The agenda included a presentation, a public comment period with a three-minute limit per speaker, and deliberation. No formal decisions were listed.

City Council — July 15

The council's second July meeting included several dollar-specific items. Change Order No. CO-25-26-05-01-OH with Revolution Power, LLC for the HWY 377 Road Widening Project would increase that contract by $138,713. A separate change order with Granbury Excavating, Inc. for the Granbury Regional Airport Perimeter Road EDA Grant Project was listed at $51,912.

The council was also scheduled to adopt Ordinance No. 26-39, amending the operating budget for the General, Utility, and General Capital Projects Funds for FY 2025-2026; Ordinance No. 26-40, increasing water and wastewater rates by amending the Master Fee Schedule; and Ordinance No. 26-41, authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 9 and July 13

The commission was scheduled to hold four public hearings across two meetings. The first covered a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change from Retail Office/Medium Density Residential/Low Density Residential to Commercial, and from Interim Holding to Heavy Commercial at 4955 E US Hwy 377 (CP-26-5, ZONE-26-10). The second addressed a Specific Use Permit for construction equipment rental and/or sales in Heavy Commercial at 5804 E US Hwy 377 (SUP-26-3). The third involved a zoning change from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial and a Specific Use Permit for auto sales, used goods, and taxidermy at 4303 E US Hwy 377 (ZONE-26-8, SUP-26-4). The fourth was a city-initiated request to amend Zoning Ordinance Articles 4 to add supplemental standards for data centers and power generation (O-2026-02). The consent agenda included approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 6

The board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a request by Jerrimy Farris on behalf of Canton G. Polk for a special exception to zoning ordinance 11.10.B.3, allowing an accessory structure larger than the 420-square-foot maximum at 500 W. Atchley Dr. (ZBA-26-4). The agenda also included approval of April 28, 2026 minutes and a possible executive session for attorney consultation.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 13 and July 17

The commission was scheduled to hear two public hearings on July 13: sign refacing and relocation at 201, 203, and 205 E. Bridge St., and roof replacement and painting at 432 E. Bridge St. Minutes from June 25, 2026 were also listed for approval. On July 17, the commission was set to hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new hanging sign at 110 N. Houston St. (HPC-26-25).

Granbury Cultural Arts Commission — July 15

The commission was scheduled to review its FY 2025/2026 budget, discuss the process for recommending nonprofit art groups for Texas Commission on the Arts grants, discuss a potential speaker for a roundtable event at Langdon Grounds on September 24, 2026, and receive an update on the Out of The Box project.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch the city's official agenda postings for newly scheduled dates and for published minutes confirming the outcomes of the July items above.

Granbury boards and council weighed $21M water grant, zoning changes, and budget in busy stretch

Granbury's City Council and several boards held a packed schedule over the past two weeks, with the most consequential item being a request for up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes of votes and public hearings are not confirmed in the available record.

City Council — July 7

The City Council met in regular session on July 7, with portions extending into and after executive session. The agenda listed Resolution No. 26-08, requesting up to $21,000,000 in financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for Water System Improvement.

A public hearing was scheduled on Ordinance No. 26-38, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to rezone 501 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd from Retail Office to Low Density Residential.

The council was also set to select Forvis Mazars, LLP as the city's auditing firm under RFP 25-26-25 for fiscal years 2026–2028, with renewal options; receive and act on the 2026 Charter Review Commission report; appoint a member to the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board; and nominate a candidate to the Hood Central Appraisal District Board under Resolution No. 26-09.

City Council Budget Workshop — July 8

The council held a budget workshop at the Lake Granbury Conference Center, 621 E Pearl St, to present, review, and discuss the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. Public comments were allowed with a three-minute limit per speaker. The agenda did not indicate any formal decisions.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 9

The Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled four public hearings:

• A comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to Heavy Commercial at 4955 E US Hwy 377 (CP-26-5, ZONE-26-10).
• A Specific Use Permit for construction equipment rental/sales in Heavy Commercial at 5804 E US Hwy 377 (SUP-26-3).
• A zoning change to Heavy Commercial and a Specific Use Permit for auto sales and taxidermy at 4303 E US Hwy 377 (ZONE-26-8, SUP-26-4).
• An ordinance amendment adding supplemental standards for Data Centers and power generation (O-2026-02).

The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 regular meeting.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 6

The board scheduled a public hearing on a request by Jerrimy Farris on behalf of Canton G. Polk for a special exception to zoning ordinance 11.10.B.3, allowing an accessory structure larger than the 420-square-foot maximum at 500 W. Atchley Dr. (ZBA-26-4). The agenda also listed approval of minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting and a possible executive session to consult with the city attorney.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 2

The commission held public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: sign refacing and relocation at 201, 203, and 205 E. Bridge St. (HPC-26-32), and roof replacement and exterior painting at 432 E. Bridge St. (HPC-26-35 and HPC-26-38). Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting was also listed.

Employee Benefits Trust — June 30

The City of Granbury Employee Benefits Trust was set to consider the city's annual employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for medical, group life, voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. The board also planned to approve minutes from its July 1, 2025 meeting.

Coming up

The Granbury Cultural Arts Commission meets today, July 13, 2026. The agenda includes review of the FY 2025/2026 budget, discussion of the nonprofit recommendation process for Texas Commission on the Arts grants, a proposed speaker for a roundtable discussion at Langdon Grounds scheduled for September 24, 2026, and an update on the Out of The Box project.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agenda documents only; minutes have not yet been published. Vote tallies and final outcomes are not available in the current record.

Granbury City Council to weigh $21M water system request; commissions take up historic district permits

Granbury's City Council had the most consequential agenda of the past two weeks, with a request for up to $21 million in state water system funding and a zoning change on Holly Hills Cemetery Road among the items scheduled for action. All meetings below are listed as agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — June 30

The City Council agenda included Resolution No. 26-08, requesting up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements. The council was also scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 26-38, a comprehensive plan amendment to rezone 501 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd from Retail Office to Low Density Residential.

Additional agenda items: selection of Forvis Mazars, LLP as auditing firm under RFP 25-26-25 for fiscal years 2026-2028 with renewal options; receipt of and action on the 2026 Charter Review Commission report; and appointments to fill vacancies on the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board plus a nomination to the Hood Central Appraisal District Board.

Employee Benefits Trust — June 30

The City of Granbury Employee Benefits Trust was scheduled to consider approving the city's annual employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for medical insurance, group life, voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission — multiple meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission met or was scheduled to meet on June 24, June 25, and July 2, with a heavy load of Certificate of Appropriateness public hearings:

• June 24: Three requests from applicant William Bryant on behalf of SJ Construction, Inc. for 8-foot-high wood privacy fences at 500, 502, and 506 Counts Alley (HPC-26-24, HPC-26-26, HPC-26-27). A separate hearing on two wall signs at 137 E. Pearl St. for applicant Susan Sledge (HPC-26-2).
• June 25: A request from Rusty Terrell to remove and replace a chain-link fence at 315 S. Baker St. (HPC-26-30), and a request from Cindy Bertrand for a freestanding sign at 221 W. Pearl St. (HPC-26-28). A second June 25 agenda included new signs at 115 W. Pearl St. (HPC-26-21), an exterior remodel at 307 E. Bridge (HPC-26-23), and door replacement at 116 N. Crockett St. (HPC-26-20).
• July 2: Sign refacing and relocation at 201, 203, and 205 E. Bridge St. (HPC-26-32), and roof replacement plus exterior painting at 432 E. Bridge St. (HPC-26-35 and HPC-26-38).

These certificates are required for changes to properties within Granbury's historic district. Minutes for all HPC meetings are not yet published.

Cultural Arts Commission — June 25

The Granbury Cultural Arts Commission agenda included a welcome for Mary McDonough regarding the Harp & Hooley Irish Festival, review of the City of Granbury Mural Ordinance, an update on the Out of the Box project, discussion of a process for recommending 501(c)(3) nonprofit art groups for Texas Commission on the Arts grants, and review of the FY 2025/2026 budget. A separate agenda listed discussion of Art Talk focus ideas for Spring 2027, a recap of an airport art unveiling ceremony at Granbury Municipal Airport, and consideration of attending the 2026 Texans for the Arts Summit.

Granbury Regional Airport Board — June 25

The Airport Board agenda included discussion of T-hangar development, airport master planning, a presentation on airport communication and promotion by Jeff Newpher, and a current projects update. No formal votes on specific proposals were listed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch for publication of minutes from the June 30 City Council meeting to confirm action on the $21 million water system request and the Holly Hills Cemetery Road zoning change.

Granbury City Council Eyes $21M Water Grant; Historic Panel Opens Hearings on Fences, Signs

The Granbury City Council on June 30 considered a resolution that would allow the city to request up to $21 million from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements. The council also held a public hearing on a plan to rezone property at 501 Holly Hills Cemetery Road. No final votes have been published as meeting minutes are not yet available.

All other governmental bodies that met in the past two weeks held public hearings or discussions on agenda items only; no decisions were reported in the source documents.

City Council considers $21 million water request, zoning change

The council took up Resolution No. 26-08, which would authorize the city to seek $21,000,000 in financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Water System Improvement project. The item appeared on the June 30 regular meeting agenda, along with a public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-38 — a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for 501 Holly Hills Cemetery Road from Retail Office to Low Density Residential.

Also on the council’s agenda that day were selection of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the city’s auditing firm for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 (with renewal options) under RFP 25-26-25, receipt of the 2026 Charter Review Commission report, and appointments to the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board and nomination of a candidate to the Hood Central Appraisal District Board.

Historic Preservation Commission reviews fence, sign, and paint requests

The Historic Preservation Commission met at least three times in late June. On June 24, commissioners held public hearings on three requests from William Bryant (representing SJ Construction, Inc.) for Certificates of Appropriateness to build 8-foot wood privacy fences at 500, 502, and 506 Counts Alley. The same day, a separate agenda called for a public hearing on Susan Sledge’s request for two wall signs at 137 E. Pearl Street.

On June 25, the commission heard requests for a chain-link fence replacement at 315 S. Baker St. (applicant Rusty Terrell) and a freestanding sign at 221 W. Pearl St. (applicant Cindy Bertrand). That day’s docket also included three additional certificates: new signs at 115 W. Pearl St., an exterior remodel at 307 E. Bridge, and door replacement at 116 N. Crockett St. Minutes from prior meetings were to be approved.

A July 2 meeting saw public hearings for sign refacing and relocation at 201, 203, and 205 E. Bridge St., and for roof replacement and exterior painting at 432 E. Bridge St. All decisions await publication of official minutes.

Other boards and commissions

• **Granbury Cultural Arts Commission** met June 25. Agenda items included a review of the city’s mural ordinance, an update on the Out of the Box project, a welcome to Mary McDonough regarding the Harp & Hooley Irish Festival, discussion of a process to recommend nonprofit arts groups for Texas Commission on the Arts grants, and a review of the FY 2025/2026 budget. A separate agenda noted discussions of Art Talk focus ideas for Spring 2027 and a recap of an airport art unveiling ceremony.
• **Granbury Regional Airport Board** discussed T-hangar development updates, airport master planning, current projects, and a presentation on communication and promotion by Jeff Newpher. No formal votes were scheduled.
• **City of Granbury Employee Benefits Trust** met June 30 to consider the annual employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for medical, group life, and disability coverage, and to approve minutes from July 1, 2025.

Residents can review complete agenda packets for any of these meetings through the city’s official website. No minutes from these sessions were available at the time of this report, so no final actions can yet be confirmed.

Coming up

No upcoming public meetings were listed for the next 14 days in the provided records.