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.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Granbury City Council Eyes $21M Water Grant; Historic Panel Opens Hearings on Fences, Signs

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