Abilene public meetings in 2023

City Council

The council will consider several rezoning requests and infrastructure contracts. It also includes final readings for the 2024 Standards of Care and updates to abortion-related definitions in the city code.

• Rezoning 11.14 acres at 7542x S Clack St from Agricultural Open to General Commercial
• Contract with ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for I-20 & Loop 322 Sewer Line Replacement
• Amendment to the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance regarding abortion definitions
• Rezoning 2.2 acres at 3509 Beltway from Agricultural Open to General Retail
• Awarding S. 7th & Willis Concrete Intersection Project to Bontke Brothers Construction Co, Inc.

• Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with ACE Pipe Cleaning Inc. for the Heavy Cleaning, CCTV Inspection, and CIPP Inserti — approved
• Contract with ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for the I-20 & Loop 322 Sewer Line Replacement — approved
  I-20 & Loop 322
• Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Western Municipal Construction of Texas, LLC for the Possum Kingdom Drought Resp — approved
• Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of Projects for Zoo and Recreation Center Improvements — approved
• Award of Contracts for City Fuel Products (CB-2413) — approved
• Awarding Annual Street Services Division Materials to Ingram Concrete LLC (CB-2412) — approved
• Awarding Bid #CB-2415 S. 7th & Willis Concrete Intersection Project to Bontke Brothers Construction Co, Inc. — approved
  S. 7th & Willis
• Rezoning request from Cosper Properties LLC — null
  3509 Beltway, Abilene, TX 79606 · 2.2 ac

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will hold a public hearing and consider action regarding Rose Tennis/Pickleball Development. The meeting also includes reports on park maintenance, recreation programs, senior services, and the zoo.

• Rose Tennis/Pickleball Development
• Splash Pad Shade Renovation
• Playground Repairs
• Trout Fest 2024
• Kaci Faulks 5-Year Service Award

• Rose Tennis/Pickleball Development — approved
  Portland Street

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning requests, including historic overlay applications and land use changes. The agenda also includes various equipment purchases for water and solid waste services.

• Purchase of a 2023 Komatsu WA200-8 Wheel Loader for Water Utilities
• Purchase of a 2025 Autocar ACX64 with Heil Front Load Refuse truck
• South 14th Street Water Line Replacement Project bid award to Horseshoe Construction, Inc.
• S. 27th Traffic Signal Improvement Project equipment purchase from Iteris, Inc.
• Historic Overlay Zoning requests for 1201 South 1st Street and 1941 North 3rd Street

• South 14th Street Water Line Replacement Project Bid Award — approved
  South 14th Street
• Economic Development Agreement - 2634 N Willis St. — approved
  2634 N Willis St.
• Economic Development Agreement - 2633 N Willis St. — approved
  2633 N Willis St.
• Economic Development Agreement - 2641 N Willis St. — approved
  2641 N Willis St.

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings regarding several properties for potential rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting includes reviews for cases at 625 Mesquite St., 2041 Graham St., and 1158 Lillius St. The board will also review the FY 23 Condemnation/Dilapidated Structure Program statistics.

• Case #23-003173 regarding 625 Mesquite St.
• Case #23-003591 regarding 2041 Graham St.
• Appeal of condemnation for 1158 Lillius St.
• End of FY 23 Condemnation/Dilapidated Structure Program Statistics

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 625 Mesquite St.
  625 Mesquite St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolog, or Civil Penalties - 2041 Graham St.
  2041 Graham St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1126 Houston St.
  1126 Houston St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1542 S. 8th St.
  15 S. 8th St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1034 S. 12th ST.
  1034 S. 12th ST.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1858 Sycamore St.
  1858 Sycamore St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1420 S. 12th St.
  1420 S. 12th St.
• Case for Appeal of Condemnation and Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1158 Lillius St.
  1158 Lillius St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several zoning and plat applications, including a conditional use permit for a trade school. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for properties on Beltway and South Clack Street. One land development code amendment is currently tabled.

• Conditional Use Permit for a trade school at 2449 South Willis Street, Suite 204
• Rezoning of 7.07 acres on Buffalo Gap Road to General Retail (tabled)
• Rezoning of 2.2 acres at 3509 Beltway to General Retail
• Rezoning of 11.14 acres at 7542x S Clack St to General Commercial
• Final Plat for The Denali Addition (FP-8423)

• Final Plat of Lots 101-104, Block C, The Denali Addition — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for Trade School — approved
  2449 South Willis Street, Suite 204 · 2.67 ac
• Rezoning from PD 96A to General Retail — tabled
  East Side Of The 5300 Block Buffalo Gap Road · 7.07 ac

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Abilene/Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board will meet to vote on several organizational items. These include revisions to the bylaws, new board positions, and the 2024 Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding counselor mentorship and community engagement.

• Vote on bylaws revisions
• Vote on board positions for Jason Shaw, Aubri Ward, Casey Wasson, and Craig Shaw
• Vote on 2024 Strategic Plan
• Vote on Updated Succession Plan
• Discussion regarding a fence

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will meet to consider participation in Safety City's 'Nights of Lights' and the United Way's 'LightFest'. Members will also discuss KAB Adopt-A-Spot locations and future governance opportunities.

• Safety City's 'Nights of Lights' participation
• United Way 'LightFest' participation
• KAB Adopt-A-Spot location
• Future governance opportunities for KAB

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will consider approving October 2023 financial statements and meeting minutes. Discussion includes plan assumptions, asset allocation, and an asset liability study presented by AndCo. The agenda also covers trustee nominations and a $843.15 legal services payment.

• Approval of October 2023 financial statements
• Acceptance of nominations for trustee position
• $843.15 payment to Hund, Krier, Wilkerson & Wright, P.C. for legal services
• Refund of contributions to Carter McFadden
• Presentation of FY 4th quarter report and asset liability study by AndCo

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider approving a commercial lease for property at 4300 Southwest Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 Standards of Care and various department reports.

• Commercial lease at 4300 Southwest Drive, located in Southwest Park
• Approval of 2024 Standards of Care
• Parks report updates including Everman Fountain clean up and City Hall Sculpture
• Recreation report updates including Winter Break Camp and Big Country Pumpkin Chase
• Zoo report updates regarding animal updates and Christmas Celebration

• Commercial Lease at 4300 South West Drive (Chick-Fil-A) — approved
  4300 South West Drive, Southwest Park · $7.0M

Venue Board

The Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District Board will consider agreements regarding election services and costs with Taylor County and the City of Abilene. The board will also review a resolution to canvass the returns for a special election.

• Agreement with Taylor County Elections Administrator for Election Services
• Interlocal Agreement with Taylor County and the City of Abilene for Election Costs
• Resolution canvassing results of a Special Election

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning requests, including historic overlay applications and land use amendments. The agenda also includes various construction bids, contract approvals, and a bond election result canvass.

• Canvassing the results of the November 7, 2023, Bond Election
• Concrete intersection construction at N. 14th St. and Westwood St.
• Professional services contract for Grimes WTP Programmable Logic Controller Replacement Project
• Cypress Street Streetscape Improvements Construction Manager at Risk agreement
• Historic overlay zoning requests for 1201 South 1st Street and 1941 North 3rd Street

• Concrete Intersection Construction Project N. 14th St. at Westwood St. — approved
  N. 14th St. at Westwood St.
• Grimes WTP Programmable Logic Controller Replacement Project — approved
• Cypress Street Streetscape Improvements — approved
• Historic Overlay Zoning Application - 1201 South 1st Street — approved
  1201 South 1st Street · 0.44 ac
• Historic Overlay Zoning Application - 1941 North 3rd Street — approved
  1941 North 3rd Street · 0.69 ac
• Planned Development District 157 Amendment — approved
  West side 2500 Block Of Judge Ely Blvd
• Zoning Change - 409 S Treadaway Blvd — approved
  409 S Treadaway Blvd · 0.33 ac
• Zoning Change - 1209 Spur 707 — approved
  1209 Spur 707 · 12.97 ac

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The board will review minutes from the August meeting and introduce Christine Schutter, the Cobb Park Senior Center Coordinator. Discussion topics also include an upcoming holiday fundraiser at Rose Park and a change to future meeting times.

• Review of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Christine Schutter, Cobb Park Senior Center Coordinator
• Rose Park Holiday Fundraiser on December 8th
• Change to 9am meeting times for the upcoming year

Library Advisory Board

The board will consider approving minutes from the May 1 and August 7, 2023 meetings. The agenda includes recognizing departing and new board members and reviewing a report from the Library Director.

• Approval of corrected May 1, 2023 minutes
• Approval of August 7, 2023 minutes
• Recognition of departing and new board members
• Review of on-order catalog comments and pending book orders
• Library Director's report on fiscal year 2023 statistics, strategic plan, and Abilene Heritage Square

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special exception request from Wes Brooks regarding 7102 Sable Circle. The request seeks to allow a detached accessory structure within the front setback and a variance to extend the structure to the property line. The board will also review minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting.

• Special exception request for an accessory structure at 7102 Sable Circle
• Review of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

• Special exception and variance for detached accessory structure — denied
  7102 Sable Circle

Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss the selection of a new Health Authority to replace Dr. Gary Goodnight. Members will also review updates on wastewater and opioid overdose surveillance projects, the transition of the Child Advocacy Center into a Public Health division, and a potential new charity care program.

• Introduction of Assistant Director of Public Health Jeff Cook
• Selection of a new Health Authority to replace Dr. Gary Goodnight
• Wastewater and opioid overdose surveillance projects
• Child Advocacy Center division transition overview
• Vote on recommending a new charity care program

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The board will discuss CityLink updates and a Disability Awareness Month proclamation. Members will also discuss the present and future of the advisory board and tour the Main Library. The meeting includes consideration for approving September meeting minutes.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• CityLink update discussion
• Disability Awareness Month Proclamation discussion
• Discussion on the present and future of the Citizens Advisory Board
• Main Library presentation and tour

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will review the October 11 meeting minutes and discuss scheduling a retreat. Members will also receive updates on committee meetings, financial reports, and a transition to a city integrated website.

• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Scheduling of a board retreat
• 4th Quarter Financial presentation by Beth Woodcock
• Demonstration of the transition to a City Integrated Website
• Discussion of the Clean & Proud Neighborhood Event held at Cobb Park

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several platting items and various zoning changes. Discussion includes historic overlay applications, land development code amendments, and street name changes.

• Historic Overlay Zoning for 1201 South 1st Street (0.44 acres)
• Historic Overlay Zoning for 1941 North 3rd Street (0.69 acres)
• Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay (RAI) District land development code amendment
• Street name change from Stevenson Drive to Atria L. Mason Drive
• Zoning change for 409 S Treadaway Blvd from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial

• Summit View Estates — approved
• Sanford Addition — approved
• Highland Farms Section 4 — approved
• Waterside at Cedar Creek Section 3 — approved
• Caliber Abilene Lot 1, Block A — approved
• Hampton Hills Section 9 — approved
• Historic Overlay Zoning - 1201 South 1st Street — approved
  1201 South 1st Street · 0.44 ac
• Historic Overlay Zoning - 1941 North 3rd Street
  1941 North 3rd Street · 0.69 ac

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding equipment purchases and the sale of real property in Jones County. The meeting also includes final readings for three zoning ordinance requests.

• Rezoning 225.93 acres at 2070 Zoo Lane for the Abilene Zoo
• Purchase of a 2023 Caterpillar Backhoe Loader for Water Distribution
• Purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar Motor Grader for the Streets Division
• Authorization to sell real property located at Lake Fort Phantom, Jones County
• Rezoning 3.21 acres at 5308 HWY 277 S from General Commercial to General Retail

• Purchase of one (1) 2023 Caterpillar 420CE Backhoe Loader — approved
• Purchase of one (1) 2024 Caterpillar 120 JY Motor Grader — approved
• Authorize City Manager to enter Agreement to Sell Real Property — approved
  Lake Fort Phantom, Jones County, Abilene, Texas
• Rezoning for Abilene Zoo — approved
  2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 · 225.93 ac
• Amend terms and conditions of Planned Development District 104 — approved
  west side of Oldham Lane from S. 227th to Loop 322
• Rezoning for General Retail
  5308 HWY 2778 · 3.21 ac

City Council

The Abilene City Council will hold public hearings and consider several zoning changes, including a large rezoning for the Abilene Zoo, a contract for a parks master plan, and a professional services contract for water rights support. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, accepting a sculpture, and appointing officials. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and other confidential matters.

• Zoning change for 225.93 acres at 2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 to Planned Development District 184 for Abilene Zoo
• Zoning change for 3.21 acres at 5308 HWY 277 S from General Commercial to General Retail
• Contract award to LJA Engineering for Lake Fort Phantom Recreational Development and Parks Master Plan (RFP#CB-2317)
• Professional services contract with Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for Cedar Ridge Water Right Support
• Contract with Routeware, Inc. for solid waste route balancing and automation

• Rezoning for Abilene Zoo — approved
  2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 · 225.93 ac
• Amend terms and conditions of Planned Development District 104 — approved
  west side of Oldham Lane from S. 27th to Loop 322
• Rezoning of 5308 HWY 277 S. — approved
  5308 HWY 277 S. · 3.21 ac

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will discuss capital improvement grant awards and the installation of a Rotary Peace Pole. Members will also consider whether Abilene needs a Parks Foundation. The agenda includes reports on zoo activities and upcoming seasonal events.

• Capital Improvement Grant awards between $1,000 and $300,000
• Rotary Peace Pole at Minter Park or Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
• Discussion on the need for a Parks Foundation
• Service award for Richard Rodgers (15 years)

• Capital Improvement Grant for City owned facilities — approved
• Rotary Peace Pole placement — approved
  Storybook Garden
• Acquisition of Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene — approved

City Council

The Abilene City Council will meet to consider several infrastructure and utility projects. Agenda items include approvals for airport ramp construction, street resurfacing, and water treatment plant improvements. The council will also review the Rebuild ABI Economic Development Program.

• TXDOT grant for Abilene Regional Airport aircraft ramp
• Traffic signal design for Memorial Dr. and Antilley Rd.
• Street resurfacing bids for Work Zone S13 and Wynrush/Rio Mesa Alley
• Northeast Water Treatment Plant improvements contract
• Public hearing for an oil or gas well drilling permit

Visual Arts Jury

The Visual Arts Jury Board will meet to review minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting. The board will also discuss and take action on accepting and approving sculptures for public display, specifically the KittyCorn and Unicorn Sculpture Concept.

• Review of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on KittyCorn and Unicorn Sculpture Concept

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports covering terminal improvements and fuel farm relocation. The board will also consider recommendations to City Council regarding a TXDOT grant for an aircraft ramp and a task order with Garver.

• Recommendation to City Council to accept a TXDOT grant for an aircraft ramp design and construction project
• Recommendation to City Council to approve a Task Order with Garver for aircraft ramp design and construction management
• Recommendation to City Council to approve a Reimbursable Agreement with the FAA for relocating FAA fiber lines

• TXDOT grant for aircraft ramp design and construction project — approved
  Forest Service Ramp · $20.0M
• Task Order with Garver for design and construction management of the new aircraft ramp — approved
  Forest Service Ramp · $617,900

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will discuss future governance options and the history of grants received. Members will also receive updates on the Adopt-A-Spot Program and community appearance index scores.

• Merging the Keep Abilene Beautiful website with the City of Abilene website
• Report on the history of grants received
• Discussion on future governance options
• Update on the Adopt-A-Spot Program
• 2023 Community Appearance Index scores

Board of Building Standards

The Board will hold public hearings regarding several properties for rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting also includes the approval of September 2023 meeting minutes.

• Case #22-003296: 302 N. Mockingbird Ln.
• Case #23-000688: 3201 N. 3rd St.
• Case #23-001274: 1042 Clinton St.
• Case #23-001561: 2017 N. 18th St.
• Appeal of condemnation for 1449 Park Ave

• Demolition Order for 302 N. Mockingbird Ln. — approved
  302 N. Mockingbird Ln.
• Demolition Order for 3201 N. 34 St — approved
  3201 N. 34 St
• Demolition Order for 1042 Clinton St.
  1042 Clinton St.

General

The Visual Arts Jury Board will meet to review minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider accepting two sculpture concepts for public display: KittyCorn and Unicorn, and a Train sculpture.

• Review of March 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on KittyCorn and Unicorn Sculpture Concept
• Discussion on Train Sculpture

• KittyCorn and Unicorn sculpture for Storybook Garden — tabled
  Storybook Garden
• Train sculpture for City Hall corner — approved
  corner of City Hall

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several plat approvals and zoning requests. This includes a request to rezone land for the Abilene Zoo and amendments to development districts on Oldham Lane. The commission will also review changes for a commercial property on Highway 277 S.

• Rezoning ~225.93 acres at 2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 for the Abilene Zoo
• Amending PD 104 on Oldham Lane to allow self-storage and general commercial uses
• Changing ~3.21 acres at 5308 HWY 277 S from General Commercial to General Retail
• Approval of plats for Cimarron Meadows, The Campus Edge Addition, Nelson Park, and Carriage Hills

• Final Plat Cimarron Meadows Section 2B
• Preliminary Plat The Campus Edge Addition
• Final Plat The Campus Edge Addition
• Preliminary Plat Nelson Park Subdivision
• Final Plat Nelson Park Subdivision
• Final Plat Carriage Hills Section 4B
• Rezoning for Abilene Zoo
  2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 · 225.93 ac
• Amend PD 157 for single family residential uses — tabled
  west side 2500 block of Judge Ely Blvd

General

The Child Advocacy Center Board will review the August 1, 2023 minutes and consider authorizing Annette Lerma to negotiate contracts with CACTX. The meeting includes a director's report covering department changes, staff updates, grant funding, and protocol revisions.

• Authorization for Annette Lerma to negotiate and execute contracts with CACTX
• Director's Report on FY24 Grant Funding
• Discussion of MDT Protocol Revision
• CAC Appreciation Plan

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts, utility maintenance, and airport improvements. They will also hold a final reading on an ordinance to increase staffing for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Additionally, evaluations for the Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary are scheduled.

• Bid award to Starks Construction Company Inc. for Hwy 83/FM3034 water line relocation
• Task Order 1 with Parkhill for airport terminal improvements and expansion design
• Approval of the Taylor County Expo Center FY 2024 Budget
• Installation of four-way stop signs at Westchester Dr. and Bruce Dr.
• Ordinance to revise the FY 23-24 Budget Ordinance for cemetery staffing

• Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations — approved
• Bid to Starks Construction Company Inc. for the Hwy 83/FM3034 Water Line Relocation — approved
  Hwy 83/FM3034
• Task Order 1 with Parkhill for the Airport Terminal Improvements and Expansion Design — approved
• Airside Engineering Services Contract to Garver — approved
• Approving a Ground Lease with Abilene Independent School District — approved
• Approving a Rebate Agreement with the Abilene Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation — approved

City Council

The City Council will receive a report and hold a public hearing for the Cypress Street Improvement Project. The council is also scheduled to provide direction on this project.

• Public hearing for the Cypress Street Improvement Project

• Cypress Street Improvement Project
  Cypress Street, Abilene, Texas

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will meet to review financial statements and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a request for a contribution refund following a resignation.

• Approval of August 22, 2023 minutes
• Approval of August 2023 financial statements
• Refund of contributions to Miguel Garcia following resignation on August 18, 2023
• Report on Pension Review Board intensive review and discussion

Landmarks Commission

The commission will consider minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution memorializing previously approved updates to the Abilene Register of Historic Properties.

• Review and action on August 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Resolution memorializing updates to the Abilene Register of Historic Properties

• Resolution memorializing updates to the Abilene Register of Historic Properties

Visual Arts Jury

The Visual Arts Jury Board will review the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. The board will also discuss and take action on accepting sculptures for public display, specifically the KittyCorn and Unicorn Sculpture Concept.

• Review of March 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on KittyCorn and Unicorn Sculpture Concept

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss several items regarding Nelson Park, including plat requests and a rezoning from AO to PDD-184. The meeting also includes reports on aquatics, parks maintenance, recreation, seniors programs, and the zoo.

• 6223-PP Nelson Park Plat Request
• 6223-FP Nelson Park Plat Request
• Z-2023-30 Nelson Park rezoning from AO to PDD-184
• Rose Tennis Center Management Agreement Amendment
• Rotary Peace Pole request for Minter Park or Storybook Garden

• 6223-PP Nelson Park Plat Request — approved
  Nelson Park
• 6223-FP Nelson Park Plat Request — approved
  Nelson Park
• 7-2023-30 Nelson Park Rezone from AO to PDD-184 — approved
  Nelson area
• Rose Tennis Center Management Agreement Amendment — approved
  Rose Tennis Center

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning amendments, including requests for a daycare and a medical spa. The agenda also includes discussions on water supply contracts and the management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

• Daycare conditional use permit at 3236 Ambler Avenue
• Medical spa zoning change at 642 Sayles Boulevard
• Zoning amendment for single-family residential uses at 2668 Garfield Avenue
• Zoning change from light industrial to general commercial at 910 Bandera Park
• Zoning change from heavy industrial to heavy commercial at 2222, 2234, 2250 Butternut Street

• Amend Professional Services Agreement with Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for South 14th Street Pedestrian Improvements Des — approved
  South 14th Street
• Revise FY 23-24 Budget Ordinance and Increase Staffing for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene — approved
• Conditional Use Permit for Daycare at 3236 Ambler Avenue — approved
  3236 Ambler Avenue · 0.17 ac
• Rezoning 642 Sayles Boulevard from RS-12 to PDD-183 for Medical Spa — approved
  642 Sayles Boulevard · 0.68 ac

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports and consider several contract recommendations for City Council approval. These include design tasks for terminal improvements and a new airport access road. The board may also meet in executive session to discuss airport security and development projects.

• Recommendation for Parkhill Task Order 1 for Terminal Expansion and Improvements Design
• Recommendation for Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd Task Order 1 for Airport Access Road design
• Recommendation for Garver Airside Engineering Services Contract award
• Review of airport management reports including terminal improvements and fuel farm relocation

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The Keep Abilene Beautiful Board will review the FY 2023-2024 annual budget and committee appointments. The meeting includes discussions on upcoming fall events, such as a Fall Clean-Up Event and participation in Boo-at-the-Zoo. Updates regarding website integration and the Community Appearance Index are also scheduled for presentation.

• FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget
• Appointment of 2023-2024 committees
• Fall Clean-Up Event planning
• Participation in Boo-at-the-Zoo
• 2023 Community Appearance Index report

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The board will discuss the present and future of the Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities, including a public hearing. The agenda also includes a CityLink update and the approval of July meeting minutes.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• CityLink update discussion
• Public hearing regarding the board's present and future
• Discussion of upcoming board topics

Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board

The board will receive a report and hold a public hearing regarding the Street Maintenance Program for 2023-2024. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes from June 15, 2023, and deciding on future meeting dates.

• Street Maintenance Program 2023-2024 update
• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Setting future meeting dates

Board of Building Standards

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several properties to determine if they require rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting also includes a review of the August 2, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Case #21-003191: 2333 N. Mockingbird LN.
• Case #22-002791: 4474 La Hacienda Dr.
• Case #23-000230: 1835 N. 6th St.
• Case #23-000435: 2510 N. 3rd St.
• Case #23-000627: 1358 Sewell St.

The Board approved demolition orders for three properties deemed public nuisances. It also issued repair orders for three other properties, requiring owners to obtain permits and inspections within specified timeframes.

• Approved repair order for 2333 N. Mockingbird Ln: 60 days for rough-in inspections (6-0)
• Approved repair order for 4474 La Hacienda Dr: 30 days for permits/plan, then 60 days for rough-in inspections (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1835 N. 6th St: owner must demolish or appeal within 60 days (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 2510 N. 3rd St: owner must demolish or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1358 Sewell St: owner must demolish or appeal within 30 days (6-0)
• Approved repair order for 4366 Caldwell Rd: 30 days for permits/plan, then 60 days for rough-in inspections (6-0)
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #21-003191 — approved
  2333 N. Mockingbird Ln.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #22-002791 — approved
  4474 La Hacienda · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #23-000230
  1835 N. 6th St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several plat and zoning requests. This includes a proposal by Abilene Christian University to allow single-family uses in part of the Allen Ridge Development. The commission will also review plats for Denali Addition and Caliber Collision Addition.

• Zoning amendment for single-family use at 2500 Block of Judge Ely Blvd
• Final replat for lots 201-206, Block B, Denali Addition
• Preliminary plat for Caliber Collision Addition

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final replat for Denali Addition and a preliminary plat for Caliber Collision Addition. A request from Abilene Christian University to allow single-family uses in Planned Development District 157 was tabled until October.

• Approved minutes from August 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved final replat for lots 201-206, Block B, Denali Addition (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Caliber Collision Addition (5-0)
• Tabled zoning amendment for PD-157 (ACU) until October (5-0)

• Final replat for lots 201-206, Block B, Denali Addition — approved
• Preliminary plat for the Caliber Collision Addition — approved
• Amend terms and conditions and concept plan of PD-157 to allow single-family uses in West Portion of Allen Ridge Develop — tabled
  2500 Block of Judge Ely Blvd, Lot 207, Block A, ACU Drive Ad

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning requests, including a daycare permit and commercial rezonings. The agenda also includes a negotiated settlement regarding Atmos Energy Corp. rates and various budget approvals.

• Daycare conditional use permit at 3236 Ambler Avenue
• Medical spa rezoning at 642 Sayles Boulevard
• Zoning change for 910 Bandera Park from Light Industrial to General Commercial
• Zoning change for 2222, 2234, 2250 Butternut Street from Heavy Industrial to Heavy Commercial
• Atmos Energy Corp. rate review settlement

City Council approved a new city code chapter giving public health authority to regulate public swimming pools, spas, and interactive water features. The council also established the GLC Enterprise Zone Designation to support state tax incentives for job creation. A consent agenda containing multiple zoning requests and budget approvals was passed.

• Approved adding Chapter 13, Article VI to City Code regarding Public Swimming Pools and Spas (7-0)
• Approved creating the GLC Enterprise Zone Designation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2-17 (7-0)
• Authorized Joint Election Agreement with Taylor County for Nov 7, 2023 election
• Adopted the City of Abilene Active Living Plan
• Reappointed Chace Craig as Municipal Court Judge
• Awarded Water Department repair bid to Epic Construction Co.
• Approved Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2024 Budget

• Daycare at 3026 Ambler Avenue — approved
  3236 Ambler Avenue · 0.17 ac
• Medical Spa at 642 Sayles Boulevard — approved
  642 Sayles Boulevard · 0.68 ac
• Amend PDD 172 at 2668 Garfield Avenue — approved
  2668 Garfield Avenue
• Rezoning at 910 Bandera Park — approved
  910 Bandera Park · 4.8 ac
• Rezoning at 2222, 2234, 2250 Butternut Street — approved
  2222, 2234, 2250 Butternut Street · 0.64 ac

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will review July 2023 financial statements and meeting minutes. Discussion includes investment policy, asset allocation, and an experience study from Foster and Foster.

• Approval of July 25, 2023 minutes
• Approval of July 2023 financial statements
• Review of 3rd quarter results and July flash report
• Discussion on investment policy and asset allocation
• Acceptance of experience study from Foster and Foster

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider a request to add a historic overlay to a commercial building at 1201 South 1st Street. The commission will also discuss recommendations for updates to the Abilene Register of Historic Properties.

• Historic overlay request for 1201 South 1st Street
• Proposed updates to the Abilene Register of Historic Properties
• Review of July 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a draft list of historic resources and the process for moving properties to the official Abilene Register of Historic Properties. It also approved the Landmarks Commission Work Plan. A request for a historic overlay at 1201 South 1st Street was tabled.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled historic overlay request for 1201 South 1st Street (4-0)
• Approved draft copy of Abilene Historic Resources list (4-0)
• Approved process to move properties from draft list to official Abilene Register of Historic Properties (4-0)
• Approved updated ARHP master list and Landmarks Commission Work Plan (4-0)

• Request to Add Historic Overlay to a Commercial Building within Original Town of Abilene — tabled
  1201 South 1° Street

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will conduct member orientation and discuss the history of Keep Abilene Beautiful. Members are scheduled to nominate and vote on officer positions for fiscal year 23-24. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the strategic plan, event calendar, and budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Officer elections for FY 23-24
• Discussion of 21-24 Strategic Plan
• Creation of FY 23-24 Event Calendar
• Creation of FY 23-24 Budget

The board elected new officers for the 2023-24 term by unanimous vote. The FY22-23 budget was reviewed, but a vote on the FY23-24 budget was deferred to the September meeting. Some agenda items were skipped due to time constraints.

• Elected Akane Thaxton as President (unanimous)
• Elected Melissa Morris as Vice-president (unanimous)
• Elected Beth Woodcock as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Aida Pantoja as Secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled FY23-24 budget vote until September meeting

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved a five-year lease agreement with the Texas Trails Council for the Boy Scout building. The board also approved a request to replace eight dugouts at the Kirby Lake Softball Complex at no cost to city funds.

• Approved lease agreement with Texas Trails Council for Boy Scout building (unanimous)
• Approved $76,400 improvement request for Kirby Lake Softball Complex dugouts (unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

• Boy Scout Building Lease agreement with Texas Trails Council — approved
• Improvements to Kirby Lake Softball Complex — approved
  Kirby Lake Softball Complex · $76,400

Health Advisory Board

The board will vote on approving the City of Abilene Active Living Plan. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair and updates on immunization, dental, and refugee programs.

• Election of a Vice Chair
• Approval of the City of Abilene Active Living Plan
• Updates on immunization, dental, and refugee public health programs

City Council

City Council approved a resolution to hold a bond election on November 7, 2023, featuring three bond propositions. The council also approved several zoning changes, property abandonments, and a conditional use permit for a car wash.

• Approved bond election for November 7, 2023, with three propositions (7-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for 0.10 acres for sidewalk easements on ES 11th Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 5190 Buffalo Gap Road (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of alley at 1425 South 7th Street (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of Hilton Head cul-de-sac to become a private drive (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.95 acres at 1925 Henson Street to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.00 acres at 6010 Highway 277 South to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6.0 acres at 1075 East Highway 80 to PDD-182 for a travel trailer park (7-0)

• Lease and Operating Agreement with Josh Rader (dba Bodeg-ish) to Operate a Food and Beverage Concession at Abilene Regio — approved
  Abilene Regional Airport
• Awarding Bid #CB-2357 Festival District Project to The Crowe Group, Inc. — approved
• Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with Blackrock Construction for the E.N. 10th and S. Maple Street Utility Improvement — approved
  E.N. 10th and S. Maple Street
• FY 2023/2024 One-Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs — approved
• Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain to obtain a Public Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement along East South 11th Stree — approved
  East South 11th Street, Lot 3, Block 191, and Lot 103 · 0.1 ac
• Adopting a Bond Election for three bond propositions — approved

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board approved the minutes from June 2023 and received a 3rd Quarter financial report. Members discussed the agenda for the August 19th Annual Board Retreat and held a private discussion regarding the possibility of separating from the City to increase operational independence.

• Approved June 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider a special exception request for a detached carport at 1833 Jeanette Street.

• Special exception for a detached carport setback at 1833 Jeanette Street
• Review of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for a detached carport to be built with a 0-foot setback from the property line. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved special exception for detached carport at 1833 Jeanette Street (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

• Special exception for a detached carport within the front setback — approved
  1833 Jeanette Street

Venue Board

The Board approved a resolution to call a special election to designate a venue project to be financed with a hotel occupancy tax. This action follows notification that the current Venue District is scheduled to cease on June 15, 2024.

• Approved minutes for the June 12, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution calling a special election for a venue project to be financed with hotel occupancy tax (Unanimous)

• Resolution calling a special election for designating a venue project to be financed with a hotel occupancy tax — approved

Library Advisory Board

The board recommended the approval of pending book orders after reporting no public comments on the online review catalog. The board also approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting with corrections.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes with correction
• Recommended approval of pending book orders (unanimous)

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of a public nuisance at 2874 Pine St. and issued repair orders for properties on Graham St., Pine St., Simmons, and Palm St. Two cases were tabled for 30 days. The Board also approved the July 5, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved July 5, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Tabled case #22-002791 (4474 La Hacienda) for 30 days (5-0)
• Ordered owner of 934 Graham St. to repair (5-0)
• Tabled case #23-000982 (4366 Caldwell Rd.) for 30 days (5-0)
• Ordered demolition of 2874 Pine St. (6-0)
• Ordered owner of 2858 Pine St. to repair (6-0)
• Ordered owner of 2817 Simmons to repair (6-0)
• Ordered owner of 2325 Palm St. to repair (vote tally not recorded)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 4474 La Hacienda — tabled
  4474 La Hacienda · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 934 Graham St. — approved
  934 Graham St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 4366 Caldwell Rd. — tabled
  4366 Caldwell Rd.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving amendments to the Abilene Police Officers' Association agreement. The commission will also review minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting.

• Amendments to Appendix A of the Revised Meet and Confer Agreement with the Abilene Police Officers' Association
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved several zoning changes, including a medical spa and a baseball training facility. It also approved four subdivision plats and a conditional use permit for a daycare. All substantive motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from July 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved plats for Lot 101 Greater Abilene Industrial District, McCoy's Abilene Subdivision, Cimarron Meadows Section 2A, and Carriage Hills Section 4A with conditions (5-0)
• Approved CUP-2023-05 for daycare at 3236 Ambler Avenue for up to 12 children with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Z-2023-24 rezoning 642 Sayles Boulevard to PDD-183 for a medical spa with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Z-2023-26 amending PDD-172 at 2668 Garfield Avenue to allow single-family residential uses (6-0)
• Approved Z-2023-28 rezoning 4.80 acres from Light Industrial to General Commercial for a baseball training facility (6-0)
• Approved Z-2023-29 rezoning 0.64 acres at 2222, 2234, 2250 Butternut Street from Heavy Industrial to Heavy Commercial (6-0)

• Lot 101, Greater Abilene Industrial District — approved
• McCoy's Abilene Subdivision — approved
• Cimarron Meadows, Section 2A — approved
• Carriage Hills, Section 4A — approved
• Daycare within Residential Single Family (RS-6) Zoning — approved
  3236 Ambler Avenue · 0.17 ac
• Medical Spa
  642 Sayles Boulevard · 0.68 ac

Child Advocacy Center Board

The board approved updated by-laws and a record retention policy. Members also voted to set aside funds for duffel bags for children entering foster care. The board discussed upcoming awareness events and new staff hires.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Board By-laws and Record Retention Policy (unanimous)
• Earmarked $2,500 for purchase of duffel bags (passed; Todd Etheredge abstained)

Landmarks Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the process for updating the 2021 Abilene Register of Historic Properties, including the removal of 14 demolished buildings.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

• Updating the 2021 Abilene Register of Historic Properties

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to review the revised FY 2023 and proposed FY 2024 budgets. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances regarding budget approvals, tax levy setting, and fee adoption.

• Presentation of revised FY 2023 and proposed FY 2024 budgets
• First reading to approve the Revised 2022-2023 Budget
• First reading to approve the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
• First reading to set the tax levy
• First reading to adopt fees and charges for FY 2023-2024

• Approving the Revised 2022-2023 Budget — introduced
• Approving the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget — introduced

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will consider approving June 2023 minutes and financial statements. The agenda includes discussion on payments for Pension EZ software and legal services. An update on the PRB intensive review is also scheduled.

• $12,571.00 payment to Indus Mokshum, LLC for Pension EZ annual fee
• $656.75 payment to Hund, Krier, Wilkerson and Wright, P.C. for legal services
• Approval of June 2023 financial statements
• Update on PRB intensive review

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the revised FY 2023 budget and the proposed FY 2024 budget. The council will also consider ordinances regarding the tax levy and city fees for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Presentation of Revised FY 2023 and Proposed FY 2024 Budgets
• Ordinance to approve Revised 2022-2023 Budget (First Reading)
• Ordinance to approve Proposed 2023-2024 Budget (First Reading)
• Ordinance to set the Tax Levy (First Reading)
• Ordinance to adopt FY 2023-2024 Fees and Charges (First Reading)

• Approving the Revised 2022-2023 Budget — introduced
• Approving the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget — introduced
• Setting the Tax Levy — introduced
• Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2023-2024 — introduced

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss several department updates, including the Rose Tennis Center expansion. The agenda also includes reports on aquatics, parks maintenance, recreation programs, and zoo operations.

• Rose Tennis Center Expansion discussion and possible action
• Aquatics report regarding swim lessons
• Parks report covering storm damage and playground repair
• Zoo updates including new animals and upcoming events
• Service award for Simon Camacho JR.

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the continued development of a conceptual expansion for the Rose Tennis Center to add pickleball fields and updated tennis courts. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023.

• Approved continued development of Rose Tennis Center expansion concept (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

• Rose Tennis Center Expansion — approved
  Rose Tennis Center

City Council

City Council approved several land use permits and zoning changes, including a massage academy and an RV park. The council also authorized agreements for an animal shelter and approved the purchase of new city vehicles and equipment.

• Approved lease and Chapter 380 agreement amendment for All Kind Animal Initiative shelter at 610 ES 11th Street (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 front loader refuse trucks, 2 mini excavators, and 10 Ford F150 pickup trucks (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Stormwater Management Requirements to comply with FEMA regulations (7-0)
• Approved financing plan for TIRZ District #3 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for massage academy trade school at 3301 South 14th Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for RV Park at 4051 W. Lake Road, striking requirement for impervious material (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 900 block of Minda Street to Multi-Family Residential (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of Manilla Street between Hailey Street and Minda Street (7-0)

• Lease Agreement with All Kind Animal Initiative for Animal Shelter — approved
  610 ES 11th Street
• Amendment to Chapter 380 Agreement for Animal Shelter Construction — approved
  610 ES 11th Street
• Purchase of Three Front Loader Refuse Trucks — approved
• Purchase of Two Takeuchi Mini Excavators — approved
• Purchase of Ten Ford F150 Pickup Trucks — approved
• Amend Subdivision Regulations - Stormwater Management Requirements — approved
• Approve Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ District #3 — approved

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review management reports regarding various ongoing airport projects and updates. The board will consider recommendations to City Council for food services, architectural services, and engineering services. Additionally, the board will consider adopting increased airport fees and accepting two FAA grants.

• Recommendations for Terminal Food and Beverage Service
• Recommendations for Airport Architectural Services
• Recommendations for Landside Engineering Services
• Adoption of increased Airport Fees and Charges
• Acceptance of FAA FY23 AIP and AIG grants

The board approved recommendations to City Council for increased airport fees to address a $200,000 revenue shortfall and the acceptance of $2.2 million in FAA grants for terminal renovation. The board also recommended specific contractors for architectural and engineering services and a proposal for terminal food and beverage services.

• Approved recommendation for terminal food and beverage services from Harrison Nguyen (Gogogiri), Josh Rader (Bodeg-ish), and Jerron Johnson (The Cabinet)
• Approved recommendation for Parkhill to provide architectural services
• Approved recommendation for Enprotec Hibbs & Todd to provide landside engineering services
• Approved recommendation to increase parking rates from $10 to $12/day
• Approved recommendation to increase non-signatory landing fees from $1.50 to $2.00/1,000 lbs MGLW
• Approved recommendation to increase fuel flowage fees to $0.08/gal and terminal use fees to $200/turn
• Approved recommendation to accept $2.2 million in combined FAA FY23 AIP and AIG grants
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting

• Terminal Food and Beverage Service (Restaurant, Vending, and Bar) — approved
  Airport Terminal
• Architectural Services — approved
  Airport Terminal
• Landside Engineering Services — approved
  Airport Area B

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board will review a digital media audit and a website proposal from Zachry Associates. Discussions include recycling services and a partnership with Bat Conservation International for bat walk programs. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding completed and upcoming events.

• Website proposal from Zachry Associates
• Digital media audit report presentation
• Bat Conservation International partnership discussion
• City of Abilene recycling services presentation
• Public hearing on completed and upcoming events

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for setback variances at 1366 N Treadaway and 17 Muirfield. The board will also take action on minutes from the May 9, 2023, regular meeting.

• Carport setback variance request for 1366 N Treadaway
• Side setback variance request for 17 Muirfield
• Review of May 9, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved two requests for setback variances to allow for a carport and a garage conversion. The board also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 1.5-foot setback variance for a carport requested by Brian Hovey (5-0)
• Approved 4-foot 10-inch side setback variance for a garage conversion requested by Rick and Angela Willis (5-0)

• Variance for carport setback — approved
• Variance for side setback to create garage — approved

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities will hold a public hearing regarding the board's present and future. The meeting also includes an update on CityLink and a presentation of the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• CityLink update
• Presentation of 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Public hearing on the board's present and future

The board approved the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Members reviewed the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and received an update on Citylink staffing and systems. The board decided to postpone a discussion on its 2024 direction until the September meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on 2024 board direction until September meeting

Board of Building Standards

The Abilene Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings regarding several property cases. These hearings involve decisions on rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The board will also review the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting.

• Case# 22-000843: 1917 Swenson St.
• Case# 22-002791: 4474 La Hacienda Dr.
• Case# 22-003303: 2001 Collins Ave
• Case# 23-000230: 1835 N. 6th St.
• Case# 23-000627: 1358 Sewell St.

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of one property deemed a public nuisance. It issued repair orders for four other properties and tabled one case until the next meeting.

• Ordered demolition of 2001 Collins Ave within 30 days or the City may demolish (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 1917 Swenson St to repair, starting with permits and a plan within 30 days (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 1835 N. 6th St to repair, starting with permits and a plan within 30 days (6-1)
• Ordered owner of 1358 Sewell St to repair, starting with permits and a plan within 30 days (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 3201 N. 3rd St to repair, starting with permits and a plan within 30 days (7-0)
• Tabled case for 4474 La Hacienda Dr until the next meeting (6-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1917 Swenson St. — approved
  1917 Swenson St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 4474 La Hacienda Dr. — tabled
  4474 La Hacienda Dr. · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 2001 Collins Ave — approved
  2001 Collins Ave

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved several preliminary and final plats, two zoning changes for commercial use, and two alley/cul-de-sac abandonments. A request to rename Tin Cup Drive to Phoenix Drive and one final plat for the Bright Addition were denied.

• Approved Preliminary Plat 3123-PP (Abilene Regional Airport Addition) (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat 3223-FP (The Harvest Section 2) (6-0)
• Denied Final Plat 3723-MP (Bright Addition) (6-0)
• Approved Minor Replat 2323-MRP (Mall of Abilene Addition) (6-0)
• Approved CUP-2023-06 for automobile wash at 5190 Buffalo Gap Road (6-0)
• Denied SNC-2023-04 request to rename Tin Cup Drive to Phoenix Drive (6-0)
• Approved TC-2023-04 alley abandonment at 1425 South 7th Street (6-0)
• Approved TC-2023-05 cul-de-sac abandonment at 2301 Hilton Head (6-0)

• Preliminary Plat for Abilene Regional Airport Addition — approved
• Final Plat for The Harvest Section 2 — approved
• Final Plat for the Bright Addition — denied
• Vacation of two previous plats and a minor replat of Lots 302, 303, and 304 Block A, Mall of Abilene Addition — approved
  Lots 302, 303, and 304 Block A, Mall of Abilene Addition
• Conditional Use Permit for Automobile Wash (WV Meridian, LLC) — approved
  5190 Buffalo Gap Road · 1.09 ac
• Street Name Change from Tin Cup Drive to Phoenix Drive — denied
  Intersection of Forrest Meadows Drive and Phoenix Drive at t

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider May 2023 financial statements and investment policy updates. The board will also review contribution refunds for resigned members and retirement benefits for others. Additionally, the board may discuss a payment for legal services and an experience study.

• Investment policy statement and asset allocation discussion
• Contribution refunds for Sara Brownwood and Jeb Bishop
• Retirement benefits for Jeff Jones and Jess Madison
• $2,062.50 payment to Hund, Krier, Wilkerson, and Wright, P.C.
• Potential engagement of Foster & Foster for a fund experience study

General

City Council approved a new ordinance establishing an annual permit process for private haulers of recyclable materials. The council also held a public hearing to discuss the Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance, though no changes were made to the law at this time.

• Approved ordinance creating a permitting process for private recyclable material haulers (7-0)
• Approved purchase of six 4WD Police Chevrolet Tahoes (7-0, 2 abstentions on item 9)
• Approved contract amendment with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (7-0, 2 abstentions on item 13)
• Approved sale of land at 1909 W. Stamford (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. for Water Department repairs (7-0)
• Awarded Bid #CB-2351 for South 27th St./Southwest Dr. improvements to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. (7-0)
• Approved first reading of financing plan for TIRZ District #3 (7-0)
• Tabled amendments to Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance pending future committee review

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider a resolution regarding a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant for the Flatfield Development at Nelson Park. The meeting also includes reports on aquatics, parks, recreation, seniors, and zoo operations.

• Resolution for a grant up to $750,000 for Nelson Park development
• Service award for Ronald Hopper for 10 years in Senior Services
• Discussion of the Washington Lytle Marker
• Zoo reports regarding new animals and a wetlands deck

• Local Park Non Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant - Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
  Nelson Park · $750,000

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Board approved the May 2, 2023 meeting minutes and certified compliance with Texas Standards for Children’s Advocacy Centers. Members authorized Deputy Chief Craig Jordan to negotiate contracts with CACTX and approved the purchase of board shirts using Change for Change funds.

• Approved May 2, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Certified compliance with Texas Standards for Children’s Advocacy Centers, Family Code Chapter 264 and Texas Administrative Code Title 1
• Endorsed and agreed to comply with CACTX Public Policy and Critical Incident Protocols
• Authorized Deputy Chief Craig Jordan to negotiate and execute contracts with CACTX
• Approved use of Change for Change funds to purchase board shirts

Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board

The Board will discuss, hold a public hearing, and take action on street projects planned for 2024. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from November 10, 2022.

• Street Projects of 2024
• Approval of November 10, 2022 Minutes

The Board reviewed proposed street projects for 2024, including full depth, partial depth, and linear rehabilitations. They voted to recommend a specific list of projects to the City Council with an estimated total cost of approximately $7.5 million.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting
• Recommended Pasadena Heights project ($1,300,000) to City Council
• Recommended West of Rose Park project ($1,330,000) to City Council
• Recommended Fairways project ($2,900,000) to City Council
• Recommended Danville to Pioneer project ($780,000) to City Council
• Recommended Grape to Mockingbird project ($830,000) to City Council
• Recommended Corsicana Ave S 7th to Benbrook project ($290,000) to City Council
• Scheduled next meeting for September 7, 2023

• 2024 Street Projects Recommendation — approved
  Pasadena Heights, West of Rose Park, Fairways, Danville to P · $7.5M

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January, April, and May 2023. Staff provided updates on the Community Cleanup program and introduced a new Board and Commissions Handbook.

• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Venue Board

The Board approved a shift in venue tax allocations to create an equal split between Frontier Texas! and the Taylor County Expo Center for FY 24. Members also approved a resolution to provide for a new venue project and accepted the 2022 annual audit report.

• Approved shift of .5% venue allocations to create a 50-50 split between Frontier Texas! and Taylor County Expo Center for FY 24 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution providing for a Venue Project (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Revised Budget and 2023-2024 Proposed Budget (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 annual audit report prepared by Forvis, LLP (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the July 20, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

• Shift of venue tax allocations from Frontier Texas! to Taylor County Expo Center — approved
• Resolution providing for a new Venue Project — approved

General

The Abilene City Council will review several zoning requests for properties including 4962 FM 18 and 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd. The agenda also includes a new ordinance for private recycling haulers and a contract for traffic signal modifications. Additionally, the council will recognize long-term employees with service awards.

• Zoning change from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial at 4962 FM 18
• Contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for traffic signal modifications
• Ordinance creating a permitting process for private recyclers
• Historic Overlay Zoning request for 302 Pine Street
• Change Order No. 3 for Lake Fort Phantom Hill Pump Station Improvements

City Council approved a Hotel Occupancy Tax Management and Use Agreement with the Taylor County Expo Center. The council also approved four zoning ordinances and a permitting process for private recyclable material haulers.

• Approved Hotel Occupancy Tax agreement with Expo Center of Taylor County (7-0)
• Approved historic overlay zoning for 302 Pine Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd from PDD-128 to General Retail (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 4962 FM 18 from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 411 E 11th Street to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved ordinance creating permitting process for private recyclable material haulers (7-0)
• Approved contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for traffic signal modifications (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Lake Fort Phantom Hill Pump Station Improvements (7-0)

• Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to 302 Pine Street — approved
  302 Pine Street · 0.16 ac

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards declared 626 N. 8th St. a public nuisance and ordered its demolition. Three other properties were ordered to be repaired within specific permit and inspection timelines, while one case was tabled for 30 days.

• Ordered demolition of 626 N. 8th St. (Case# 22-002218) within 30 days (7-0)
• Tabled Case# 22-002791 (4474 La Hacienda Dr.) for 30 days (6-0-1)
• Ordered repair of 2324 N. 3rd St. (Case# 23-000084) with 30-day permit and 60-day inspection timeline (7-0)
• Ordered repair or demolition of 2510 N. 3rd St. (Case# 23-000435) with 30-day plan and 60-day inspection timeline (6-0)
• Ordered repair of 2518 Russell Ave. (Case# 23-000550) with 30-day permit and 60-day inspection timeline (6-0)
• Appointed Mr. McBrayer as acting chair in the absence of Mr. Beard (6-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes as amended (6-0-1)

• Public nuisance finding and demolition order for 626 N. 8th St. — approved
  626 N. 8th St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties at 4474 La Hacienda Dr. — tabled
  4474 La Hacienda Dr. · 1.281 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties at 2324 N. 3rd St.
  2324 N. 3rd St.

Office of Neighborhood Services

The Neighborhood Services Advisory Board will review several CDBG and HOME funding requests for local community programs. The board will also hold a vote to select a new Chairperson.

• $78,000 CDBG funding request from The Salvation Army of Abilene
• $150,000 CDBG funding request for Condemnation Demolition
• $330,000 HOME funding request for Single Family Rehabilitation/Reconstruction/First Time Homebuyer
• $73,978 funding request from Habitat for Humanity
• $400,000 CDBG funding request for Critical Repair/Neighborhood Revitalization Programs

• Abilene Planning and Development Services Condemnation Demolition CDBG Funding Request
  $150,000
• City of Abilene Neighborhood Services Single Family Rehabilitation/Reconstruction/First Time Homebuyer HOME Funding Requ
  $330,000
• Abilene Neighborhood Services Critical Repair/Neighborhood Revitalization Programs CDBG Funding Request
  $400,000

TIRZ Board

The TIRZ #3 Board will meet to hold an election for a new chairperson. The board will also receive a report and discuss recommendations regarding the project and financial plan for TIRZ district #3.

• Election of a Board Member to serve as Chairperson
• Review of the Project and Financial plan for TIRZ district #3

• Project and Financial plan for TIRZ district #3
  TIRZ district #3

General

The Abilene City Council will meet to discuss several zoning changes and contract approvals. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Other items include asbestos abatement for City Hall and various property donations.

• Adoption of the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Zoning change at 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd.
• Asbestos abatement bid for City Hall by AML Environmental
• Zoning change at 4962 FM 18
• Sewer main cleaning and inspection contract

City Council approved the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan following a public hearing. The council also passed a consent agenda covering several zoning requests, city contracts, and the acceptance of donated sculptures.

• Approved 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved transfer of Texas Enterprise Zone Designation of ARMC, LP to Hendrick Medical Center (7-0)
• Approved donation of Boy Scout Building contents (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of donated permanent sculptures (7-0)
• Awarded City Hall asbestos abatement bid to AML Environmental (7-0)
• Approved sewer main cleaning and inspection contract (7-0)
• Approved employee benefits consulting agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved first readings for four zoning requests at 302 Pine St, 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd, 4962 FM 18, and 411 ES 11th Street (7-0)

• Request from Third And Pine, LP to apply Historic Overlay Zoning — introduced
  302 Pine Street · 0.16 ac
• Request from Coffee Momma LLC to change zoning — introduced
  701 S. Judge Ely Blvd.
• Request from Bridgestone Bandag, LLC to change zoning — introduced
  4962 FM 18
• Request from Dennis Ray Dunnam II and Mollie Victoria Dunnam to change zoning — introduced
  411 ES 11" Street
• Adoption of the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan — approved

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will discuss updates for the Sears Park Playground and Cedar Creek Trail. Members will also consider a request to implement a parking fee. Department reports will cover upcoming zoo events, senior programs, and aquatics openings.

• Sears Park Playground Update
• Cedar Creek Trail Update
• Request to Charge Parking Fee
• Adventure Cove opening on May 27th
• Sears Park Playground Demolition

The board approved a temporary parking fee for the Kirby Lake Complex in July. Staff provided updates on the Sears Park playground and the Cedar Creek Trail, though the latter's designation as a linear park is currently on hold.

• Approved $5 parking fee at Kirby Lake Complex for July 11th-July 17th
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Held decision to make Cedar Creek a linear park pending further research

• Cedar Creek Trail linear park designation — deferred
  Cedar Creek Trail

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board

The Board will discuss allowing fund membership for new hires aged 36 and older. They will also review April 2023 financial statements and minutes. The agenda includes processing contribution refunds and benefit updates.

• Membership eligibility for new hires age 36 and older
• Contribution refunds for Latham Roden and Karl Moore
• Discontinuation of retirement benefits for George Black
• Approval of QDRO between Pete Delacot and Cecilia Delacot

General

This special called work session consists only of a tour of the new Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. No other agenda items are listed for discussion or action.

• Tour of New Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

The City Council held a special workshop session consisting of a tour of the new Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. No legislative decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss May as Senior Citizen Month and the Senior Juneteenth Celebration. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a Senior Initiative and new parking lot lines at Rose Park Senior Center. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from the February 15, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of February 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of May as Senior Citizen Month
• Discussion of Senior Juneteenth Celebration
• New parking lot lines at Rose Park Senior Center

General

The City Council approved the results of the May 6, 2023, general election. New officials were issued certificates of election and took the oath of office. The Council also appointed the Mayor Pro-tem and Deputy Mayor Pro-tem.

• Approved canvassing of May 6 election results (6-0)
• Declared Blaise Regan elected to City Council Place 3
• Declared Brian Yates elected to City Council Place 4
• Declared Weldon Hurt elected as Mayor
• Appointed Shane Price as Mayor Pro-tem (6-0)
• Appointed Lynn Beard as Deputy Mayor Pro-tem (6-0)

Health Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. Members discussed rabies protocols and environmental health inspection frequencies, and received an update on a dental grant. No official policy decisions were made as the board serves in an advisory capacity.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

City Council approved three rezoning requests, including a 783-acre site on Spinks Road. The council also passed a consent agenda that included board appointments and several airport and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved rezoning 783 acres at 5502 Spinks Road from Agricultural Open to Planned Development (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 4678 FM 18 from Agricultural Open to Heavy Industrial (6-0)
• Approved rezoning the 4600 Block of Antilley Road from Neighborhood Office to Neighborhood Retail (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Housing Authority, Public Health District, and other boards (6-0)
• Approved contract for Capital Projects Implementation Service Consultant (6-0)
• Approved Passenger Facility Charge Application #4 and Turo, Inc. operating agreement for Abilene Regional Airport (6-0)
• Approved medical physical contracts for Abilene Fire Department employees (6-0)
• Denied AEP Texas Inc.'s application to increase distribution rates (6-0)

• Rolling Plains EV Stations LLC rezoning request — approved
  5502 Spinks Road · 783 ac

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will review updates on various airport projects, including terminal improvements and fuel farm relocation. The board will consider recommendations to City Council regarding Passenger Facility Charge Application #4 and a consulting contract. Additionally, members will discuss parking lot operations and charges.

• Recommendation for Passenger Facility Charge Application #4
• Capital Projects Implementation Consulting Contract recommendation
• Discussion on Parking Lot Operations and Charges

The Airport Development Board approved recommendations to City Council for a Passenger Facility Charge application and a capital projects consulting contract. The board also discussed new parking lot exit procedures to prevent unauthorized vehicle storage.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended City Council approval for Passenger Facility Charge Application #4 with Kutchins & Groh
• Recommended City Council approval for Capital Projects Implementation Consulting Contract not to exceed $90,000

• Passenger Facility Charge Application #4 — approved

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The Keep Abilene Beautiful Board will review the second quarter financial report and upcoming events. The meeting includes discussions on a new summer litter program, a rebranding proposal, and dates for an annual retreat and the 2023 Community Appearance Index.

• New Summer Litter Program presentation and action
• Review of 2nd Quarter Financial Report
• Discussion on Rebranding Proposal
• Setting a date for the 2023 Community Appearance Index
• Keep Texas Beautiful 2023 Recognition Status update

The board approved funding for the Summer Litter Program and scheduled dates for the annual retreat and community appearance index. The organization also received Gold Star Affiliate status from Keep Texas Beautiful.

• Approved $5,000 budget for the summer program
• Scheduled annual board member retreat for August 19, 2023
• Scheduled 2023 Community Appearance Index for July 15, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a 3,450 square foot expansion of a nonconforming building. The Board also granted variances for a 6-foot front yard setback and a shortage of two parking spaces.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception for 3,450 sq. ft. expansion of nonconforming building (4-1)
• Approved Variance of 6 ft. from required front yard setback (4-1)
• Approved Variance of two parking spaces (4-1)

• Special Exception for building expansion and variances for setback and parking — approved

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards ordered the demolition of 1446 Plum St. after finding it a public nuisance, and ordered repairs on four other properties with specific timelines for permits and inspections. The board also tabled a decision on electing an acting chairman.

• Ordered demolition of 1446 Plum St. (owner to demolish or appeal within 30 days, or city may demolish) (5-0)
• Ordered repairs at 2418 N. Treadaway Blvd. with 30-day permit timeline and 60-day rough-in inspection timeline (5-0)
• Ordered repairs at 1317 Beech St. with same timeline (5-0)
• Ordered repairs at 1338 Orange St. with same timeline (5-0)
• Ordered repairs at 3234 S. 8th St. with same timeline (5-0)
• Tabled election of acting chairman to a later meeting

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 2418 Treadaway Blvd — approved
  2418 Treadaway Blvd
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1317 Beech — approved
  1317 Beech
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolog, or Civil Penalties - 1338 Orange St. — approved
  1338 Orange St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review multiple zoning requests, including historic overlay and industrial changes. The commission will also receive a report on the Parks Master Plan. Additionally, the body will consider minutes from the April 4 meeting.

• Historic Overlay Zoning request for 302 Pine Street
• General Retail zoning change at 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd
• Heavy Industrial zoning change at 4962 FM 18
• General Commercial zoning change at 411 ES 11th Street
• Parks Master Plan report

The Commission approved four zoning changes, including a historic overlay for the Grant Building and an industrial upgrade for Bridgestone Bandag, LLC. The body also recommended the Parks Master Plan for approval by City Council.

• Approved historic overlay zoning for 302 Pine Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from PDD-128 to General Retail at 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial at 4962 FM 18 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural Open and General Commercial to General Commercial at 411 ES 11th Street (5-0)
• Approved Parks Master Plan for recommendation to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting (5-0)

• Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to 302 Pine Street — approved
  302 Pine Street · 16 ac
• Change Zoning From PDD-128 To General Retail at 701 S. Judge Ely Blvd. — approved
  701 S. Judge Ely Blvd.
• Change Zoning From Light Industrial To Heavy Industrial at 4962 FM 18 — approved
  4962 FM 18 · 22.43 ac
• Change Zoning From AO and GC To General Commercial at 411 ES 11" Street — approved
  411 ES 11" Street

Library Advisory Board

The board will review comments on pending book orders to make recommendations to the Library Director. They will also receive a report regarding reconsideration of library materials requests received between October 1, 2022, and May 1, 2023.

• Approval of February 6, 2023 minutes
• Review of pending book orders
• Report on library materials requests (Oct 1, 2022 – May 1, 2023)

The board unanimously recommended the approval of pending book orders following a period of no public comments on the online catalog. The board also unanimously approved the review committee's recommendations regarding library material reconsideration requests, which will be sent to the City Manager for a final decision.

• Approved minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting with correction
• Unanimously recommended approval of pending book orders
• Unanimously approved review committee's recommendations on library materials reconsideration requests

General

City Council approved the issuance of certificates of obligation for the Cypress Street Streetscape Project and general obligation bonds for the construction of Fire Station Number 9. The council also approved a consent agenda including several service contracts and zoning requests. A home reconstruction bid was awarded to Rick’s Construction via a lot drawing.

• Approved issuance of Certificates of Obligation for Cypress Street Streetscape Project (7-0)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Fire Station Number 9 (7-0)
• Awarded home reconstruction contract for 1317 Mesquite to Rick’s Construction (7-0)
• Approved agreement with CBIZ for Property Appraisal Services (7-0)
• Approved contract with Extreme Exteriors, LLC for Valentine Park splash pad (7-0)
• Approved contract with Kreative Core Tech for ERP implementation support (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Strategic Government Resources for Interim Director of Public Safety (7-0)
• Approved HOME Program budget for 5314 Durango Drive (7-0)

• Rezoning of 826 acres for Rolling Plains EV Stations LLC
  9502 Spinks Road · 826 ac
• Rezoning of Bridgestone Bandag, LLC property
  4678 FM 18
• Amend PDD-155 base zoning for KPLB LLC
  4600 Block of Antilley Road
• Single-Family Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program Budget with HOME Program Funds
  5314 Durango Drive
• Single-Family Reconstruction Program contract for 1317 Mesquite Street — approved
  1317 Mesquite Street
• Issuance of City of Abilene, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023 f — approved
  Cypress Street Streetscape Project

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on the Land Development Code as it pertains to historic preservation. The commission will also consider signage requests for 508 Mulberry Street and a historic project tax reduction of $9,337.93.

• Public hearing on Land Development Code regarding historic preservation
• Request for two signs at 508 Mulberry Street
• Historic Project Tax Reduction request for $9,337.93
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a request for two signs at 508 Mulberry Street and a historic project tax reduction of $9,337.93 for home improvements. The board also approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for two signs at 508 Mulberry Street (5-0)
• Approved Historic Project Tax Reduction of $9,337.93 for home improvement projects (5-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for the Addition of Two Signs — approved
  508 Mulberry Street
• Historic Project Tax Reduction for an Improvement Project — approved
  $9,338

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the Abilene Police Officers' Association. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Amendments to Appendix A and B of the Revised Meet and Confer Agreement

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on April 13, 2023.

City Council

City Council approved several zoning changes for retail, residential, and self-storage uses. The council also authorized various city hall repairs, road improvements, and the purchase of new playground equipment for Sears Park.

• Approved purchase of Sears Park playground equipment from Child's Play, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 1325 Hickory St from Office to PDD-180 for self-storage (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 626-610 N 13th St and 1314 Ash St from Heavy Commercial to Residential Single-Family 6 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 715 Grape St from Medium Density Residential to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 6856 Buffalo Gap Rd tracts 2 and 3 to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved abandonment of Santos St between Hunt St and South 18th St for McMurry University parking (6-0)
• Approved appointment of members to Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board and West Central Texas Municipal Water District Board (5-0)
• Approved contracts for City Hall weatherproofing, exterior wall repair, and painting (6-0)

• Change Order No. 4 for the City Facilities portion of the Downtown Hotel — approved
• Final Guaranteed Maximum Price for the City Facilities component of the Downtown Hotel — approved
• Addendum to the Lease Agreement with West Texas Golf Systems, LLC for the Maxwell Golf Course Facility — approved
  Maxwell Golf Course Facility
• Bid #2335 N 5th Traffic Signal Improvements from Grape St. to Walnut St. — approved
  N 5th from Grape St. to Walnut St.
• Bid #2336 N 10th & Pine St Concrete Intersection Construction Project — approved
  N 10th & Pine St

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The Keep Abilene Beautiful Board will discuss a new education program for Fall 2023. The board will also consider a branding refresh and the possible purchase of tickets for the Abilene Zoo Zoobilation event.

• Presentation and discussion of New Education Program for Fall 2023
• Possible action on purchasing Abilene Zoo Annual Zoobilation Event tickets
• Action on Strategic Plan Goal #5 - Branding Refresh

The board approved funding for zoo event sponsorships and formed a marketing committee to handle a branding refresh. Staff provided updates on nature access studies, grant applications, and upcoming cleanup events.

• Approved $3,750 for Bronze and Party Table sponsorship levels at Abilene Zoo Zoobilation
• Formed a marketing committee to address Strategic Plan Goal #5 regarding a branding refresh

Board of Adjustment

The Abilene Board of Adjustment will review minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes two previously tabled items regarding a sign variance at 2824 E. Overland Trail and a building expansion at 2400 S. 14th Street.

• Tabled request for sign height and area variances at 2824 E. Overland Trail
• Tabled request for a 3,450 sq. ft. building expansion at 2400 S. 14th Street

The Board approved a request for sign height and area variances at 2824 E. Overland Trail with specific conditions for a secondary sign. A request for a special exception to expand a nonconforming building at 2400 S. 14th Street was tabled.

• Approved 40' sign height variance and 225 sq ft sign area variance for 2824 E. Overland Trail (5-0)
• Tabled special exception request to expand nonconforming building at 2400 S. 14th Street (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

• Sign height and area variance — tabled
  2824 E. Overland Trail
• Special exception to expand nonconforming building — tabled
  2400 S. 14th Street

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will hold public hearings regarding rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties for several properties. The board also plans to approve the March 2023 meeting minutes and discuss electing an acting chairman.

• Public hearing for 3110 Russell Ave.
• Public hearing for 757 Mesquite St.
• Public hearing for 2342 N. Treadaway Blvd.
• Public hearing for 4474 La Hacienda Dr.
• Election of an acting chairman

The Board of Building Standards issued orders for the demolition or repair of six properties identified as public nuisances. Three properties were ordered to be demolished, and three were ordered to be repaired within specific timeframes.

• Ordered demolition of 3110 Russell Ave within 30 days (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 757 Mesquite St; 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 2342 N. Treadaway Blvd; 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered repair of 4474 La Hacienda Dr; 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered repair or demolition of 2001 Collins Ave; 30 days for plan, 30 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 3034 S. 11th St. within 30 days (7-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-2)

• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  3110 Russell Ave.
• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  757 Mesquite St.
• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  2342 N. Treadaway Blvd
• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  4474 La Hacienda Dr. · 1.281 ac
• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  2001 Collins Ave
• Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties
  3034 S. 11th St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several zoning and plat requests. These include changes for electric vehicle stations, industrial use, and retail development. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Rezoning ~826 acres at 5502 Spinks Rd to Planned Development (Z-2023-09)
• Rezoning 41.8 acres at 4678 FM 18 to Heavy Industrial (Z-2023-10)
• Amending PDD-155 on the 4600 Block of Antilley Road to Neighborhood Retail (Z-2023-12)
• Reviewing plats for Waterside at Cedar Creek, Sections 1 and 2 (FP-0422)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three zoning changes, including a request for a green-energy and cryptocurrency production site. The board also approved a plat for Waterside at Cedar Creek and a rezoning request for Bridgestone Bandag, LLC.

• Approved Waterside at Cedar Creek, Sections 1 and 2 plats with conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 826 acres at 5502 Spinks Rd from Agricultural Open to Planned Development PD-181 with conditions (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 41.8 acres at 4678 FM 18 from Agricultural Open to Heavy Industrial (6-0)
• Approved amendment to PDD-155 at 4600 Block of Antilley Road to change base zoning from Neighborhood Office to Neighborhood Retail (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2023 meeting (7-0)

• Waterside at Cedar Creek, Sections 1 and 2
• Rolling Plains EV Stations LLC rezoning request
  5502 Spinks Rd. · 826 ac
• Bridgestone Bandag, LLC rezoning request
  4678 FM 18 · 41.8 ac
• KPLB LLC amendment of PDD-155
  4600 Block of Antilley Road

Landmarks Commission

The Abilene Landmarks Commission will consider a request for a historic project tax reduction of $9,337.93 for 802 Meander Street. The commission will also review and take action on the minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Historic Project Tax Reduction of $9,337.93 for 802 Meander Street
• Review of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

• Historic Project Tax Reduction for improvements at 802 Meander Street
  802 Meander Street · $9,338

Visual Arts Jury

The Visual Arts Jury Board of the City of Abilene is meeting to review minutes from October 21, 2022. The board will also consider actions regarding the acceptance and approval of sculptures for public display.

• Review of October 21, 2022, minutes
• Discussion and action on accepting and approving sculptures for public display

The Visual Arts Jury approved the Sandman, Critter, and Bear sculptures for public display. A recommendation was made for the Parks department to add landscaping, such as boulders, around the Bear sculpture to better blend it into the surroundings.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2022
• Approved Sandman sculpture for public display
• Approved Critter and Bear sculptures for public display

General

City Council approved a reduction in the number of board members for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3. The council tabled the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and a new Thoroughfare Plan. Several zoning and street abandonment requests were approved via the consent agenda.

• Reduced TIRZ #3 Board members from seven to five (4-0-3)
• Tabled adoption of new Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Tabled approval of new Thoroughfare Plan (7-0)
• Approved appointment of members to various Boards and Commissions (7-0)
• Approved Abilene Police Department's Child Advocacy Center grant application (7-0)
• Approved services contract amendment with Black Plumbing, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1325 Hickory St to PDD-180 for self-storage (4-0-3)
• Approved abandonment of Santos St between Hunt St and S 18th St (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss a new spectator fee policy and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes updates on playground construction, aquatics openings, and zoo upgrades.

• $5 spectator fee request for Wylie Fastpitch Softball Tournament at Kirby Lake Softball Complex
• Discussion of Spectator Fee Policy
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan discussion
• Sears Park Playground update
• Aquatics report including Splash Pads and Adventure Cove opening dates

The board approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a new Spectator Fee Policy. It also authorized a specific $5 spectator fee for an upcoming softball tournament. Various department reports were provided regarding park maintenance, zoo updates, and upcoming community events.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved $5 spectator fee for Wylie Fastpitch Softball Tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Spectator Fee Policy granting Director discretion for fees $20 or less (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities approved the minutes from January 10, 2023. The board reviewed its objectives regarding ADA compliance and identified topics for future meetings, including city facility visitations and a social media plan.

• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Abilene Board of Adjustment will meet on March 14, 2023, to consider two property requests. The agenda includes a sign variance at 2824 E. Overland Trail and a building expansion at 2400 S. 14th Street.

• Sign height and area variance request for 2824 E. Overland Trail
• Special exception to expand a nonconforming building by 3,450 sq. ft. at 2400 S. 14th Street
• Review of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from November 8, 2022. Two requests for variances and special exceptions regarding signage and building expansion were tabled until the next meeting for further information.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled BA-2023-01 sign height and area variance for 2824 E. Overland Trail (5-0)
• Tabled BA-2023-02 special exception for building expansion at 2400 S. 14th Street (5-0)

• Sign height and area variance
  2824 E. Overland Trail
• Special exception for building expansion
  2400 S. 14th Street

General

The council will review a proposal to adopt a new Comprehensive Plan and consider several zoning changes. The agenda also includes the purchase of body-worn cameras for the Marshal's Division and land acquisition for the Fire Department. Additionally, members will discuss updates to library policies and municipal penalties.

• First reading of a proposal to adopt a new Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning change for 508 Mulberry Street from multi-family residential to office
• Purchase of body-worn and in-car cameras for the City Marshal's Division
• Acquisition of 5.03 acres for the Abilene Fire Department
• Increase in misdemeanor penalties for zoning violations

City Council approved a new Collection Development Policy for the Abilene Public Library and two economic development projects. The council also approved several zoning changes, a new Comprehensive Plan, and increased penalties for zoning violations.

• Approved Abilene Public Library Collection Development Policy with 180-day book complaint review (6-0)
• Approved DCOA Project Saldo for Hendrick Health expansion into Mall of Abilene (5-0)
• Approved DCOA Project Bonanza for ABI Windows manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved new Comprehensive Plan prepared by Halff and Associates Inc. (5-0)
• Increased maximum fine for zoning violations from $500 to $2,000 (6-0)
• Approved Historic Overlay Zoning for 689 EN 18th Street (4-0)
• Reduced TIRZ #3 Board members from seven to five (4-0)
• Rezoned 508 Mulberry Street to Neighborhood Office (6-0)

• Purchase of Real Estate Lot 1694 for Abilene Fire Department
  Lot 1694, SUR 22 L A L N/2 & SW/4 · 5.03 ac
• Sale of Real Property at 10449 and 10433 Arrow Pt. Road
  10449 and 10433 Arrow Pt. Road, Abilene
• Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to 689 EN 18th Street
  689 EN 18th Street · 0.32 ac
• Rezoning 508 Mulberry Street from MF to Office
  508 Mulberry Street · 0.32 ac
• Rezoning 6441-B East Lake Road from AO to PDD-179
  6441-B East Lake Road, Jones County · 40 ac
• Amend Abilene Code of Ordinances to Increase Misdemeanor Penalty for Zoning Violations

Airport Development Board

The Airport Development Board will consider recommendations for an agreement with Turo and a contract with Kutchins & Groh. The meeting includes updates on various airport projects, such as terminal improvements and fuel farm relocation. Additionally, the board may enter executive session to discuss airport security and a proposed Forest Service ground lease.

• Recommendation for an operating and concession agreement with Turo
• Recommendation for a capital projects implementation services contract with Kutchins & Groh
• Updates on terminal improvements, aircraft charging stations, and fuel farm relocation
• Discussion of the proposed Forest Service ground lease in executive session

The board approved a one-year operating agreement with peer-to-peer car rental company Turo and a capital projects services contract with Kutchins & Groh. The board also accepted the February 8, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved operating and concession agreement with Turo (10% commission on sales)
• Approved Capital Projects implementation Services Contract with Kutchins & Groh (not to exceed $90,000)

• Operating and Concession Agreement with Turo
• Capital Projects Implementation Services Contract with Kutchins & Groh
• Proposed Forest Service Ground Lease

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The Keep Abilene Beautiful Board will review accountability reports and applications. The board may take action on Chamber of Commerce dues and a sponsorship for the Abilene Zoo Zoobilation event.

• Discussion on Keep Texas Beautiful report and dues
• Possible action on Chamber of Commerce membership dues and Business Expo
• Possible action on Abilene Zoo Annual Zoobilation Event sponsorship
• Review of KAB Accountability Report & Brag Sheet
• Report on GCAA Application

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved multiple zoning changes for retail and residential use and authorized the abandonment of two street/alley segments. It also voted to move a new Thoroughfare Plan and a new Comprehensive Plan forward to the City Council. One request for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage was denied.

• Approved plats for Forrest, Meadows Section 2 and Heritage Parks Section 13 (6-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 2102 Old Anson Rd (6-0)
• Approved zoning change to PDD-180 for self-storage at 1325 Hickory St (6-0)
• Approved zoning change to Residential Single-Family 6 at 626-610 N. 13 Street and 1314 Ash Street (6-0)
• Approved zoning change to General Retail at 715 Grape St (6-0)
• Approved zoning change to General Retail at 705 S. Judge Ely Blvd (6-0)
• Approved PDD-142 amendment to General Retail at 6856 Buffalo Gap Rd (6-0)
• Approved abandonment of Santos St between Hunt St and S 18th St (6-0)

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Abilene/Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board will consider approving the CAC Code of Conduct and minutes from January 3, 2023. The agenda also includes discussions on community awareness outreach and board goals.

• Approval of CAC Code of Conduct
• Review of January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 'Loose Change for Change' event
• Staff training on Multidisciplinary Team functions
• Director's report regarding CACTX site visit March 21-22, 2023

The board approved the CAC Code of Conduct and the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 Loose Change for Change fundraiser and selected a red balloon graphic for board shirts.

• Approved minutes from 1/3/2023 meeting
• Approved CAC Code of Conduct
• Selected red balloon graphic for board shirts

General

During a special retreat session, City Council reached a consensus on several staffing increases and discussed potential bond elections for parks, the zoo, and street improvements. Council also agreed to a phased pay plan increase for non-civil service employees.

• Approved addition of 19 new police officers
• Approved addition of 12 new firefighters for Station 9
• Selected pay plan 'Option 2' to increase non-civil service compensation to 94% of market rate
• Consensus to pursue a possible bond election for Parks & Recreation Centers, Kirby Trail, Zoo Master Plan, and Street proposals
• Decided to fund pickle ball courts through non-bond means
• Requested Legal Department review the legalities of moving the North/South Council boundary line

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards issued orders for owners of six properties to provide repair or demolition plans. Most orders require permits and a plan of action within 30 days, while one property was granted 60 days.

• Approved Jan 4, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 2116 Sears Blvd to repair: 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 3042 Pine St. to repair: 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 626 N. 8th to repair or demolish: 60 days for plan of action (7-0)
• Untabled case for 1334 / 1334 1/2 Elm St. and ordered owner to repair: 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 258 Ross to repair or demolish: 30 days for plan of action (7-0)
• Ordered owner of 302 N. Mockingbird to repair: 30 days for permits/plan, 60 days for rough-in inspections (7-0)

General

City Council approved the publication of a notice to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for street projects. The council also passed a series of consent agenda items including road contracts, library material purchases, and zoning requests. A proposed library collection development policy was pulled from consideration.

• Approved notice of intention to issue bonds for street projects (7-0)
• Approved reimbursement of costs for street and fire department improvements (7-0)
• Approved ordinance for termination of inactive campaign treasurer appointments (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Kevin Halliburton to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approved historic overlay zoning for 689 EN 18th Street (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved zoning change from Multi-Family Residential to Office at 508 Mulberry Street
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural Open to PDD-179 at 6441-B East Lake Road
• Tabled library collection development policy (pulled from consideration)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold public hearings for the YMCA Field Expansion Project and designating Cedar Creek Trail as a linear park. The board will also discuss the relocation of Camp Barkeley and long-term funding sources.

• YMCA Field Expansion Project public hearing and action
• Designating Cedar Creek Trail as a Linear Park
• Relocation of Camp Barkeley
• Parks and Recreation long-term funding sources discussion
• Sears Playground update

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the addition of multipurpose sports fields at the YMCA and designated the Cedar Creek Trail as a linear park. The board also approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes
• Approved YMCA field expansion project
• Approved designation of Cedar Creek Trail as a linear park

• YMCA Red Bud Park Real Property Deliberation
  YMCA Red Bud Park
• YMCA Field Expansion Project
• Designating Cedar Creek Trail a Linear Park
  Cedar Creek Trail
• Relocation of Camp Barkeley
  Cal Young / MLK, Fannin, Kirby, Oscar Rose, Scarborough

Health Advisory Board

The board unanimously supported a recommendation to City Council to create full-time positions for contractual staff using a $1.965 million infrastructure grant. The board also approved a nomination for a dental representative and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Dr. Garret Turner for dental board position (passed)
• Unanimously supported recommendation to City Council for new staff positions funded by infrastructure grant

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss an ADA accessible northwest entrance for the Rose Senior Center. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Foster Grandparent Program and a review of Christmas Fundraiser results.

• Introduction of new board member Robin Walls
• Presentation by Debra Young from the Foster Grandparent Program
• Discussion of Christmas Fundraiser results
• Discussion of ADA accessible northwest entrance to Rose Senior Center

General

City Council approved a consent agenda including the May 6, 2023 general election and several street and water projects. The council also approved a $1 increase for Adventure Cove ticket prices and an economic development agreement for 202 Cypress Street.

• Approved general election for Mayor and Council Places 3 and 4 for May 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $1 increase for all Adventure Cove ticket prices (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Silverthorne Properties for 202 Cypress Street (7-0)
• Approved installation of all-way stop signs at Maple Street and S 14th Street (7-0)
• Awarded street resurfacing bids for zones N2A, N2B, and S11B to J.H. Strain & Sons, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Jacob and Martin, LLC for Loop 322 water line (7-0)
• Appointed Jud Beall and Beto Carrasco to the Abilene Housing Authority (7-0)
• Approved update to municipal court rules of practice and procedure to match state law (7-0)

Airport Development Board

The board approved several recommendations for City Council, including a design task order for a terminal expansion and a contract for project inspection. They also approved an amendment to the Abilene Aero ground lease to relocate the fuel farm. A proposed agreement with Turo was not discussed.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Terminal Expansion Design Task Order with Corgan (design fee not to exceed $1,508,254.00)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Resident Project Representative contract with Jacob Martin (not to exceed $56,000)
• Approved recommendation to City Council to amend Abilene Aero ground lease to relocate fuel farm (adds $1,309.28/yr to City)
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting
• Decided not to pursue the RAISE Grant for the Revised Roadway project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved two plats for Water Crest Ranch and four zoning requests, including a historic overlay and a planned development district for a demonstration farm. The board also approved a street name change to resolve a naming conflict with Taylor County.

• Approved Preliminary Plat 0423-PP for Water Crest Ranch (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat 0523-FP for Water Crest Ranch Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved Historic Overlay Zoning for 689 EN 18th Street (5-0)
• Approved changing Blackhawk Road to Blackhawk Lane (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 508 Mulberry St to Neighborhood Office (NO) District (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 6441-B East Lake Road to PDD-179 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will discuss the updated Collection Development Policy and pending book orders. The board will also review reports regarding requests to reconsider library materials.

• Review of updated Collection Development Policy
• Recommendations on pending book orders
• Report on reconsideration of library materials requests through September 30, 2022
• Discussion of Restricted Access Juvenile Cards

The board approved an updated Collection Development Policy to be sent to City Council for consideration. They also recommended approval of pending book orders and approved a review committee's recommendations regarding library material reconsideration requests.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of pending book orders (unanimous)
• Approved updated Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Approved review committee's recommendations on material reconsideration requests through September 30, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will consider several cases regarding property rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting also includes a public hearing to approve the January 2023 minutes.

• Case #21-004566: 1018 Orange St.
• Case #22-000806: 2116 Sears Blvd.
• Case #22-001921: 3042 Pine St.
• Case #22-002218: 626 N. 8th St.
• Case #22-003296: 302 N. Mockingbird Ln.

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties: 1018 ORANGE ST.
  1018 ORANGE ST.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties: 2116 SEARS BLVD
  2116 SEARS BLVD
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties: 3042 PINE ST.
  3042 PINE ST. · 0.74 ac
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties: 626 N. 8th St.
  626 N. 8th St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties: 302 N. MOCKINGBIRD LN.
  302 N. MOCKINGBIRD LN.

General

The Abilene City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances regarding city services and land use. Items include a rezoning request for property on South Pioneer Drive and the purchase of new refuse trucks and utility vehicles. The council will also review contracts for tire services and aquatic facility management.

• Rezoning 2.4 acres at 309 South Pioneer Drive to allow multi-family residential and retail uses
• Purchase of two 2023 Autocar ACX64 refuse trucks
• Contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for tire sales and services
• Bid award to Starks Construction Company, Inc. for Honey Bee Road water line replacement
• Amendment of Adventure Cove fees

City Council approved a zoning change for 2.4 acres at 309 South Pioneer Drive to allow multi-family residential and general retail uses. The council also passed a consent agenda covering various city contracts, vehicle purchases, and grants.

• Approved rezoning of 2.4 acres at 309 South Pioneer Drive to Planned Development District 178 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Board of Building Standards code (5-0)
• Approved five-year Airport Use Agreement with Shift S3ctor (5-0)
• Approved tire sales and services contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Autocar refuse trucks (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Silverado trucks (5-0)
• Approved bid to Starks Construction Company, Inc. for Honey Bee Road water line replacement (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Sports Facilities Companies for aquatics management (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will consider an agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC for aquatics facilities management. The meeting also includes reports on park maintenance, recreation programs, senior services, and zoo updates.

• Aquatics Facilities Management Agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC
• Park maintenance including tree planting and removal
• Upcoming recreation events such as Trout Fest 2023
• Senior program updates and Black History Month Exhibit
• Zoo updates regarding animals and Zoo Lights

• Aquatics Facilities Management Agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC

General

City Council approved a contract for airport terminal renovations and a 40-year ground lease for a fuel station and restaurant. The council also adopted several updated international building and safety codes and approved two zoning requests.

• Approved $2,660,000 contract to Teinert Construction for Airport Terminal Modernization Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Teinert Construction, reducing original bid by $937,276 (7-0)
• Approved 40-year ground lease and concession agreement with Bowie's ABI, LLC for fuel station, convenience store, and restaurant (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.83 acres at 888 Ben Richey Drive from Agricultural Open to Heavy Commercial (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a tattoo parlor at 226 Pine Street (7-0)
• Adopted 2020/2021 International and National building, electrical, plumbing, and safety codes (7-0)
• Authorized condemnation proceedings for public access sidewalks at N 1st St/Leggett St and N 1st St/Pioneer Dr (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Board of Building Standards ordinance, changing vote threshold to overturn building official from 6 to 5 (7-0)

Airport Development Board

The board approved recommendations to City Council for a 40-year ground lease with Bowie’s ABI, LLC for a convenience store and restaurant. It also approved a $44,500 contract increase for terminal painting. The board elected new leadership for the chair and vice-chair positions.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for 40-year ground lease with Bowie’s ABI, LLC
• Approved $44,500 add alternate for Airport Terminal Modernization Phase I painting
• Elected Gray Bridwell as Chairman
• Elected Darrin Black as Vice Chairman
• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting

Keep Abilene Beautiful

The board reviewed financial statements and reports on nature accessibility and a proposed gala. Members formed a committee to handle the Governor's Community Achievement Award application process.

• Formed GCAA application committee consisting of Akane Thaxton, Kyle Tolliver, and Beth Woodcock
• Rejected 'Green Gala' fundraising event due to timing and preparation constraints

Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

The board will review minutes from the November meeting and receive an update on CityLink. Members will also discuss the present and future of the Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities. Additionally, members may recommend topics for upcoming meetings.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• CityLink update
• Discussion on the board's present and future status
• Recommendation of future board topics

The Citizens Advisory Board for People with Disabilities approved the minutes from November 15, 2022. The board tabled a decision regarding changing the scope and frequency of its meetings until the Board Chair could provide input.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022
• Tabled discussion on changing meeting frequency and scope

Board of Building Standards

The Board of Building Standards will review December 2022 meeting minutes and hold public hearings for four property cases. These hearings involve decisions regarding rehabilitation, demolition, or the imposition of civil penalties.

• Case #22-000806: 2116 Sears Blvd (rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties)
• Case #22-001592: 790 Carver St. (rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties)
• Case #22-002072: 1602 1/2 Chestnut St. (rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties)
• Case #22-002320: 1334 / 1334 1/2 Elm St. (rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties)

The Board of Building Standards ordered the owners of three properties to demolish structures or appeal to district court within 30 days. One case regarding a property on Elm St. was tabled for 30 days after the owner reported the property had been sold.

• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 2116 Sears Blvd (Case# 22-000806) (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 790 Carver St. (Case# 22-001592) (7-0)
• Ordered demolition of 1602 1/2 Chestnut St. (Case# 22-002072) (7-0)
• Tabled Case #22-002320 (1334 / 1334 1/2 Elm St.) for 30 days (7-0)

• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 2116 Sears Blvd
  2116 Sears Blvd
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 790 Carver St.
  790 Carver St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1602 1/2 Chestnut St.
  1602 1/2 Chestnut St.
• Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - 1334 / 1334 1/2 Elm St.
  1334 / 1334 1/2 Elm St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several zoning and platting requests. This includes a proposal to rezone 2.4 acres from Light Industrial to a Planned Development District to allow multi-family residential and retail uses. The commission will also review two street name change requests and two plat applications.

• Zoning change for 309 South Pioneer Drive to allow multi-family residential and retail uses
• Request to rename North 9th Street to Allie Ward Drive
• Request to rename Ash Street to Raymond Hayden Drive
• Final replat for Gulf Oil Company Subdivision No. 1
• Minor plat for Beauchamp Addition

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change to allow multi-family residential and retail uses at 309 South Pioneer Drive. The commission denied two requests to rename streets and one minor plat application. A final replat for the Gulf Oil Company Subdivision No. 1 was approved.

• Approved zoning change for 309 South Pioneer Drive to PDD-178 for senior living and retail (6-0)
• Denied request to rename North 9th Street to Allie Ward Drive (5-1)
• Denied request to rename Ash Street to Raymond Hayden Drive (5-1)
• Approved final replat for Gulf Oil Company Subdivision No. 1 (FRP-8122) (6-0)
• Denied minor plat for Beauchamp Addition (MP-10522) (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting (6-0)

• final replat for the Gulf Oil Company Subdivision No. 1
• minor plat for the Beauchamp Addition
• Rezoning of 309 South Pioneer Drive to PDD-178
  309 South Pioneer Drive · 2.4 ac

Child Advocacy Center Board

The Board approved the updated strategic plan and the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting. Members discussed a new sex trafficking assessment tool and upcoming outreach events. A motion regarding board shirts was tabled.

• Approved minutes from 11/1/2022 meeting
• Approved updated strategic plan
• Tabled board shirts until next meeting