Copperas Cove public meetings in 2025

P&Z Workshop

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a workshop focused on a training session. Development Services Director Bobby Lewis will provide an overview of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Training session on the Texas Open Meetings Act led by Bobby Lewis

The Copperas Cove Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop meeting on December 22, 2025, with the sole substantive item being a training session on the Texas Open Meetings Act. Development Services Director Bobby Lewis provided an overview, showed a portion of the required training video from the Texas Attorney General's Office, and answered commissioner questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

• Conducted Texas Open Meetings Act training for commissioners (no vote recorded)

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Technology Center. They will consider a minor plat for the Cove EDC Industrial Park and a proposed amendment to allow up to 10-foot encroachments onto public rights-of-way in the downtown area.

• Minor plat for Cove EDC Industrial Park: four commercial/industrial lots on 66.2 acres southwest of Old Copperas Cove Rd. and Mashburn Dr.
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 17 to allow up to 10 ft. encroachment onto streets, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way in the downtown boundary area

The Copperas Cove Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor plat for the Cove EDC Industrial Park, creating four commercial and industrial lots on 66.2 acres southwest of Old Copperas Cove Rd. and Mashburn Dr. The commission also recommended amending Chapter 17 to allow up to a 10-foot encroachment onto public rights-of-way within the downtown boundary area. Both items passed with unanimous votes, with one commissioner recusing from the plat vote.

• Approved minor plat for Cove EDC Industrial Park, 4 lots on 66.2 acres (5-0, Stevens recused)
• Recommended amendment to Chapter 17 allowing 10-ft encroachment on downtown public rights-of-way (6-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Library

The Library Advisory Board will meet to consider actions regarding regional censorship issues. The board is also scheduled to discuss revisions to the material challenge process.

• Consideration and action on regional censorship issues
• Consideration and action to revise the material challenge process
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Special (Summit Meeting)

The City Council will meet for a Quarterly Summit Meeting to receive reports and updates. This meeting involves the City of Copperas Cove, the Copperas Cove Independent School District, the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County.

• Quarterly Summit Meeting reports and updates

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop session. The agenda includes public recognition for six employees receiving 5-year service awards.

• Employee Service Awards for Janina Scott, Kaleb Linville, Bobbie McAdoo Jr., Daniel Demers II, and Christopher Weck

The Copperas Cove City Council held a workshop meeting on December 2, 2025, with all members present. The meeting included an announcement about the Krist Kindl Markt and recognition of five employees for five years of service. No workshop items were discussed, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Recognized five employees for 5 years of service (unanimous)

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet on December 2, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including amendments to the Future Land Use Plan and zoning ordinances for properties at 1624 W. US Hwy 190, and a Development and Annexation Agreement for a 310.07-acre property in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, budget amendments, and resolutions for appraisal district board candidates.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-43 to amend Future Land Use Plan for 10.73 acres at 1624 W. US Hwy 190
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-44 to rezone 1.834 acres and 8.896 acres at 1624 W. US Hwy 190
• Vote on Resolution 2025-30 for Coryell Central Appraisal District board candidates
• Vote on Resolution 2025-31 for Lampasas Central Appraisal District board candidates
• Consider Development and Annexation Agreement for 310.07-acre property along Lutheran Church Road and west of Summers Road

The City Council unanimously approved a development and annexation agreement with WBW Single Development Group and WBW Investment Solutions for 310.07 acres along Lutheran Church Road, west of Summers Road. The council also approved two land use changes at 1624 W. US Hwy 190, rezoning property from commercial to residential/agricultural uses. All consent agenda items, including budget and personnel plan amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved development and annexation agreement for 310.07 acres (unanimous)
• Approved FLUP amendment from Retail to Low Density Residential for 10.73 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from HC to RE and AG for 10.73 acres (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget and personnel plan ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 casting 211 votes for Inez Faison and remainder to Fred Chavez for Coryell CAD Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 splitting 162 votes evenly among five Lampasas CAD Board candidates (unanimous)

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and zoning changes for properties at 1624 W. US Hwy 190. The commission will also review meeting minutes from October 27, 2025.

• Public hearing to amend Future Land Use Plan from Retail to Low Density Residential for 10.73 acres at 1624 W. US Hwy 190
• Public hearing to rezone 1.834 acres from Heavy Commercial to Rural Estate at 1624 W. US Hwy 190
• Public hearing to rezone 8.896 acres from Heavy Commercial to Agricultural at 1624 W. US Hwy 190

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to City Council for a Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) map amendment and a related rezoning request for property at 1624 W. US Hwy 190. Both motions passed 4-2 after initial motions to recommend denial failed 2-4. The commission also approved the October 27, 2025, regular and workshop minutes, each by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved October 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FLUP amendment from Retail to LD Residential for 10.73 acres at 1624 W. US Hwy 190 (4-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from HC to RE (1.834 acres) and HC to AG (8.896 acres) at 1624 W. US Hwy 190 (4-2)

ASAC

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will nominate and appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for one-year terms. The committee will also establish its regular meeting schedule for 2026 and receive reports on shelter statistics and the Animal Care Center Project.

• Appointment of Chairperson (one-year term)
• Appointment of Vice-Chairperson (one-year term)
• Selection of 2026 regular meeting dates
• Staff report on Copperas Cove Animal Shelter monthly statistics
• Staff report on the Animal Care Center Project

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a workshop meeting on November 18, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The primary action is the administration of oaths of office to newly elected council members and a municipal judge.

• Oath of Office for Howard L. Hawk (Place 3)
• Oath of Office for John Hale (Place 4)
• Oath of Office for Dale Treadway (Place 5)
• Oath of Office for F.W. (Bill) Price (Municipal Judge)
• City Council reserves right to adjourn into Executive Session

The City Council workshop was procedural only. Three council members were sworn in, and several community events were announced. No substantive decisions were made.

• Administered oath of office to Howard L. Hawk, Place 3
• Administered oath of office to John Hale, Place 4
• Administered oath of office to Dale Treadway, Place 5

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet to approve ordinances for the Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project, rezone land along U.S. Highway 190, and amend subdivision design standards. The Council will also consider suspending utility late fees due to a federal government shutdown and authorize a strategic marketing plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-37 for Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project FLUP
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-38 to zone Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project tracts
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-39 to remove PC overlay district along U.S. Highway 190
• Action to suspend utility late fees due to 2025 federal government shutdown
• Action to authorize PSA with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam for North Main Street Drainage

The City Council voted 5-2 to reject a development and annexation agreement with WBW Single Development Group, LLC and WBW Investment Solutions, LLC for 310.07 acres along Lutheran Church Road. After the vote, the council directed staff to negotiate a $0 reimbursement amount for the CCN with the developer. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including zoning changes for the Mashburn Dr. expansion project and a professional services agreement for a strategic marketing plan.

• Rejected development and annexation agreement for 310.07 acres (5-2)
• Approved FLUP map change for Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved removal of PC Overlay District along US Hwy 190 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending subdivision design standards and IDCM (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with TIP Strategies (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, investment report, drainage PSA, and MOU (unanimous)

City Council Strategic Planning Session

The City Council will meet for a strategic planning session to provide direction on the city's future. Discussions will focus on the City of Copperas Cove Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, and related projects and public services.

• Discussion and direction on the development of a Strategic Plan

The City Council held a strategic planning session to discuss the development of a new Strategic Plan, including vision and mission statements, goals, and public services. No formal decisions were made; staff will prepare revised vision and mission statements for adoption at a later meeting.

• Discussed strategic plan development, including vision, mission, and goals
• Deferred adoption of revised vision and mission statements to a later meeting

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates on Capital Improvement Projects for the Hills of Cove Golf Course and other city parks. Members will also review a parks feasibility study and parkland dedication.

• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP Projects
• Update on all Parks CIP Projects
• Discussion on Parkland Dedication
• Update on the Parks Feasibility Study
• Staff report on Fall-O-Ween Festival and upcoming events

Library

The Library Advisory Board will meet to provide recommendations for upcoming events and administrative changes. The board will also consider adjusting the date of its monthly meetings.

• Recommendations on the April 2026 Showcase event
• Recommendations regarding the Library Christmas Party
• Discussion on moving the monthly board meeting to a later day in the month
• Approval of October 20, 2025, meeting minutes

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Cemetery Advisory Board will convene at 8:30 a.m. in the Copperas Cove Civic Center to discuss updates on cemetery restoration funds, software, and markers. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and a citizens forum, but no concrete decisions are listed.

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a workshop to discuss accessory structures. The meeting also includes employee service awards and a presentation regarding a Veterans Day Regional Site recognition.

• Presentation on accessory structures by Development Services Director Bobby Lewis
• Recognition of Area Veterans Advisory Committee (AVAC) as a Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day Regional Site
• Employee Service Awards for Steve Evilsizer, John Field Jr., Antonio O'Neill, and Howard Dixon

The City Council workshop on November 4, 2025, included employee service awards, a veterans recognition presentation, and a discussion on accessory structures. After a presentation by the Development Services Director, the council reached consensus to leave the zoning ordinance regarding accessory structures as is, making no changes. No formal votes or other substantive decisions were taken.

• Consensus to leave accessory structure ordinance unchanged (no formal vote)
• Recognized employee service awards (5 and 15 years of service)
• Accepted certificate recognizing city as VA Veterans Day Regional Site

City Council Regular

The City Council will review several administrative items, including agreements for the Heart of Texas Defense Alliance and a professional services contract for wastewater plant improvements. The body will also consider two grant applications for police vehicle and vest protection.

• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration and Basin Improvement Project
• Resolution No. 2025-27 for FY 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant
• Resolution No. 2025-28 for FY 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant
• Annual water meter supply purchase order for Core & Main, LP
• Approval of fourth quarter fiscal year 2024-25 Visitors Bureau expenditures

The City Council approved the consent agenda (items F-1 through F-7) unanimously, which included approval of meeting minutes, agreements with HOTDA and Freese and Nichols, and resolutions authorizing police grant applications. The council also approved a payment of $26,638.96 to the Chamber of Commerce for Visitors Bureau expenses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-7 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $26,638.96 to Chamber of Commerce for Visitors Bureau expenses (unanimous)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to handle internal leadership and committee appointments. The body will also discuss community outreach events and a sustainable communities partnership.

• Nomination of a President for the KCCB Commission
• Creation of a scholarship committee and appointment of members
• Discussion on Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival and Fall-O-Ween outreach
• Discussion regarding the Eco Harvest
• Discussion on the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership

P&Z Workshop

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet for a workshop focused on commission training. Development Services Director Bobby Lewis will provide an overview of previous topics and a sample agenda for conducting public meetings.

• Planning & Zoning Commission Training Session led by Bobby Lewis

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a workshop on October 27, 2025, with no substantive decisions. The only agenda item was a training session led by Development Services Director Bobby Lewis, covering previous topics and a sample agenda for conducting public meetings. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• No decisions made; workshop was informational only

P&Z

The Copperas Cove Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on October 27, 2025, to discuss and take action on several public hearings, including zoning and land-use changes for the Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project and removal of an overlay district for multiple parcels along U.S. Highway 190. The meeting will also include the annual election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, approval of previous meeting minutes, and potential amendments to subdivision and building design standards.

• Public hearing on Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project: 66.242-acre land-use reclassification (Retail/Commercial and Industrial) and zoning changes (RC, HI, LI districts)
• Public hearing to remove Primary Corridor Overlay District for 34 parcels along U.S. Highway 190
• Annual election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Consideration of amendments to subdivision design standards and city building specifications
• Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Future Land Use Plan map categorization and zoning for the Mashburn Dr. Expansion Project, designating tracts for retail/commercial and industrial use. It also approved removing the Primary Corridor Overlay District along U.S. Highway 190 and amending subdivision design standards. The commission re-elected Rob Endter as Chairperson and Eddie Cisneros as Vice-Chairperson.

• Approved FLUP map categorization for Mashburn Dr. Expansion (6-0)
• Approved zoning for Mashburn Dr. Expansion: RC, HI, LI districts (6-0)
• Approved removal of PC Overlay District along U.S. Highway 190 (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 17.5 and IDCM (7-0)
• Re-elected Rob Endter as Chairperson (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected Eddie Cisneros as Vice-Chairperson (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a workshop meeting on October 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm at the Technology Center to discuss the 2025 City of Copperas Cove Citizen Engagement and Priority Assessment. The session is led by Ryan Haverlah, City Manager, and follows procedural items including roll call and public recognition.

The City Council workshop on October 21, 2025, included a presentation on the 2025 Citizen Engagement and Priority Assessment by Cobalt Community Research. No formal decisions were made; the item was for review and discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Reviewed 2025 Citizen Engagement and Priority Assessment (no action taken)

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet on October 21, 2025, to decide on key items including a second public hearing for the annexation of 112.38 acres for the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project, approval of a new Street Maintenance Utility System with related fees, and authorization of purchases for the Hills of Cove Golf Course driving range. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past meeting minutes and a vote on denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate change application.

• Second public hearing on annexation of 112.38 acres for Mashburn Drive Expansion Project (Ordinance No. 2025-34)
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-35 to establish a Street Maintenance Utility System and related fees
• Authorization to purchase poles and netting for Hills of Cove Golf Course driving range
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-36 amending the City's Fee Schedule
• Vote to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate change application (Resolution 2025-26)

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-35, establishing a Street Maintenance Utility System and related fees, with a 4-3 roll call vote after removing the new business exemption. The council also approved the annexation of 112.38 acres for the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project, a $539,818.11 purchase for golf course driving range poles and netting, and several other routine items. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-35 establishing Street Maintenance Utility System and fees (4-3, with new business exemption removed)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-34 annexing 112.38 acres for Mashburn Drive Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved $539,818.11 for installation of poles and netting at Hills of Cove Golf Course driving range (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 denying Oncor rate change application and seeking expense reimbursement (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Martin to Board of Adjustment Alternate 1 position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including utility easement for Dollar General/DG Market and RJN Group wastewater master plan agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-36 amending City Fee Schedule (4-3)

Library

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting on October 20, 2025, at the public library. The board will approve the minutes from the August 11 meeting and discuss recommendations for showcase events and FY 2026 performance measures. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2025
• Consideration and recommendations on showcase events
• Consideration and recommendations on performance measures for FY 2026

The Library Advisory Board discussed and supported a spring showcase event on April 25, 2026, to conclude National Library Week, with plans for demonstrations and volunteer involvement. The board also reviewed and set FY 2026 performance measures, adjusting the patron savings goal downward based on circulation trends. Minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting were approved. No formal votes were taken on the showcase or performance measures; these were discussion items.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Durham, second by Moore)
• Discussed spring showcase on April 25, 2026, with planned demos and volunteer needs
• Set FY 2026 performance measures: program attendance 12,000, visits 67,000, circulated items 90,000, questions answered 40,000, patron savings $700,000, new accounts 2,500

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the creation of a Street Maintenance Utility and associated fees. This utility is intended to fund the repair and perpetual maintenance of the city's street network.

• Discussion of Street Maintenance Utility and associated fees
• Proclamation for Crime Prevention Month 2025
• Proclamation for Code Compliance Month
• Proclamation for National Chamber of Commerce Day 2025
• Employee service awards and retirement recognition for Fire Chief Gary D. Young

The City Council held a workshop and gave direction to move forward with creating a Street Maintenance Utility, including a $10 monthly fee for single-family equivalents, exemptions for certain entities, and annual reporting. No formal votes were taken; the council provided consensus direction on five decisions. The meeting also included service awards, retirement recognition, proclamations, and announcements.

• Consensus to continue with street maintenance utility fee program
• Supported $10 residential fee for all single-family equivalents
• Majority agreed with Alternate Funding Option 1 with bypass
• Agreed to exemptions for CCISD, Coryell County, registered non-profits, and two-year exemption for new businesses
• Directed annual report on program and projects, and ordinance review every three years

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center. The agenda includes routine approvals, public hearings, and action items such as reappointing a municipal court judge, nominating appraisal district board members, and authorizing professional service agreements for infrastructure projects.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 meetings
• Authorization of a Professional Services Agreement with Utility Engineering Group for Killeen/Cove 20" Transmission Line Replacement, Phase 2 ($ undisclosed)
• Acceptance of utility easement agreements for retail developments at 2332 FM 1113 (4,950 sq. ft.) and 917 W. Business 190 (24,000 sq. ft.)
• Public hearing on Mashburn Drive Expansion Project annexation request (112.38 acres)
• Authorization of a Water and Roadway Impact Fee Study Report with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a $67,500 funding commitment for a feasibility study and creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) with the CCEDC, and authorized a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for a Water and Roadway Impact Fee Study (5-1). The council also reappointed Municipal Court Judge F.W. "Bill" Price, nominated two candidates to the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board, and made two appointments to the Board of Adjustment. A public hearing on the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project annexation was held with no action taken, as a second hearing is required.

• Approved $67,500 for TIRZ feasibility study with CCEDC (unanimous)
• Authorized Kimley-Horn PSA for Water and Roadway Impact Fee Study (5-1)
• Reappointed Municipal Court Judge F.W. "Bill" Price (unanimous)
• Nominated Fred Chavez and Inez Faison to Coryell Central Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Margaret Galick to Board of Adjustment Place 3 (unanimous)
• Appointed Melody Squires to Board of Adjustment Place 5 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including utility easements and PSA for Killeen/Cove 20" Transmission Line (unanimous)
• No action on Lampasas Central Appraisal District nominations (no nominations made)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Technology Center, 508 South 2nd Street. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, discussions on community outreach events like Oktoberfest and National Night Out, and planning for seasonal events such as Texas Arbor Day, Fall Sweep, and Christmas in the Park.

• Approval of Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2025
• Discussion on Oktoberfest and National Night Out community outreach events
• Discussion on Texas Arbor Day planning
• Discussion on Fall Sweep Event
• Discussion on Christmas in the Park Event on December 4, 2025

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Copperas Cove Quality of Life Advisory Board will meet on October 3, 2025, at the Civic Center to discuss procedural items including approval of prior meeting minutes and receive updates on parkland dedication. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. This meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2025, at the Technology Center.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee

Summit Meeting

The governing body of Copperas Cove will meet to receive reports and updates. This summit includes representatives from the city, the school district, the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County.

• Quarterly Summit Meeting reports and updates

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a special town hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. The meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street.

• Proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee for discussion

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a special town hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street. Residents may request accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance.

• Proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee for discussion

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop session. The agenda consists of procedural items and public recognitions; no specific workshop topics are listed.

• Proclamation: National Night Out
• Proclamation: Oscar's Market Day 2025
• Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on September 16, 2025, was procedural only. No substantive decisions were made; the council issued three proclamations and heard announcements about upcoming community events.

• Proclaimed National Night Out, presented to Lt. Krystal Baker
• Proclaimed Oscar's Market Day 2025, presented to Ally Torres-Olszynski
• Proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month, presented to Rosa Hernandez

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on budget and financial policy amendments and authorize payments for the Boys & Girls Club and Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter. The body will also consider board appointments and a resolution to join the state in opioid settlement agreements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-32 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Resolution No. 2025-24 to join the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Payments for operations of the Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove and Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter
• Ordinance No. 2025-33 regarding special expenses for arrest warrants
• Executive session regarding real property for Fort Hood Land Exchange and Project Spring

The City Council approved the consent agenda (items F-1 through F-7) unanimously, including budget amendments and payments to the Boys & Girls Club and Cove House. They also made appointments to the Youth Sports Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Corporation Board, approved an arbitrage payment of $142,777.89, and approved joining the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements. The item nominating candidates for the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board was postponed to the October 7th meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-7 (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Dawson to Youth Sports Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Re-appointed David McPhail and Fred Chavez to Economic Development Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Approved arbitrage payment of $142,777.89 for Series 2020 COs (unanimous)
• Postponed Coryell Central Appraisal District Board nomination to October 7th
• Approved advancement of Sean Stevens to Assistant Executive Director (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-24 joining Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements (unanimous)

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a special town hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street. Residents may request accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance.

• Proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee for discussion

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street. Residents can review the agenda packet online or at City Hall.

• Proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee for discussion

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. This is the only subject listed for discussion on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee

City Council Special (Town Hall)

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a special town hall meeting to present and discuss a proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee. The meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2025, at 10:00 am in the Technology Center at 508 S. 2nd Street.

• Proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee for discussion

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop session. The agenda includes public recognition for employee service awards, a retirement recognition, and a proclamation for Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week.

• Employee Service Awards for seven staff members
• Retirement recognition for Library Assistant Anita Schultz
• Proclamation for Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on September 2, 2025, was procedural and recognition-focused. No formal decisions were made. The council recognized employees for service awards, honored a retiring library assistant, and proclaimed Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week. The city manager announced upcoming town hall meetings on the proposed Street Maintenance Utility Fee.

• Recognized six employees for 5 to 25 years of service (presented service pins)
• Recognized Anita Schultz for 23 years of service and retirement (presented framed art and gift card)
• Proclaimed Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week (presented to Chris Altott)

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet September 2, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Technology Center, 508 S. 2nd Street. The agenda includes routine approvals, interlocal agreements with the school district, and key decisions such as canceling the November 2025 election and awarding a wastewater treatment plant contract.

• Cancel November 4, 2025 General Election and declare unopposed candidates elected
• Award Bid #PW 2025-01-84 to Matous Construction, Ltd. for NE WWTP Blowers and Valves Replacement Project
• Authorize Amendment #1 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. design services for NE WWTP project
• Approve Interlocal Government Agreement with CCISD for policing services
• Approve Interlocal Government Agreement with CCISD to share sports and event facilities

The City Council unanimously approved a $3,285,000 contract with Matous Construction, Ltd. for the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Blowers and Valves Replacement Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included interlocal agreements with the school district for policing and facility sharing, and several other routine items. Additionally, the council canceled the November 4, 2025 General Election due to unopposed candidates and adopted updated purchasing and debt management policies.

• Approved $3,285,000 contract with Matous Construction for NE WWTP project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreements with CCISD for policing and facility sharing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-31 canceling November 4, 2025 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-30 amending Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 adopting Debt Management Policy (unanimous)
• Scheduled Strategic Development Retreat for November 14, 2025

ASAC

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will review monthly shelter statistics and the progress of a new animal shelter project. Members will also discuss potential ordinance changes regarding animal microchipping and the permission of miniature livestock within the city.

• Discussion of requiring animal microchipping
• Discussion of permitting miniature livestock in the city
• Progress report on the new animal shelter project
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of ordinance changes related to the animal shelter name change

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee unanimously decided not to recommend amending the ordinance to permit livestock, including miniature pigs, in areas not zoned for agricultural purposes. They also agreed to move forward with proposed ordinance changes requiring microchipping of all cats and dogs and renaming the shelter to the Animal Care Center. The committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Decided not to recommend allowing livestock in non-agricultural zones (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with ordinance changes for microchipping and shelter name change

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and provide direction regarding a volunteer annexation and development agreement. The agreement involves the City of Copperas Cove and developers WBW Single Development Group, LLC - Series 144 and WBW Investment Solutions, LLC - Series 011.

• Discussion of Church Mountain Volunteer Annexation and Development Agreement with WBW Single Development Group, LLC - Series 144 and WBW Investment Solutions, LLC - Series 011

The City Council workshop discussed the Church Mountain Volunteer Annexation and Development Agreement with WBW Single Development Group and WBW Investment Solutions. Council gave direction on five outstanding items, including allowing attorneys to resolve legal language, a 380 agreement for 50% reimbursement on certificate of occupancy, developer-proposed language on TIA timing and proportional share, and keeping the 20-foot alleyway requirement. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop for discussion and direction.

• Directed attorneys to resolve legal language in the development agreement
• Directed staff to work on a 380 agreement reimbursing developer 50% per home built with certificate of occupancy
• Allowed developer to propose alternate language on TIA timing and proportional share of improvements
• Agreed to keep 20-foot alleyway requirement

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed property tax rate and the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider several long-term improvement plans and a new city fee schedule.

• Public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-2026 property tax rate
• Adoption of the FY 2025-2026 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Adoption of the City's Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2025-23)
• Variance request for alcohol sales near a school, church, or hospital at 112 East Avenue D
• Construction agreement with NorthStar Elite Construction & Consulting for Senior Center interior work

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 budget, tax rate, and related plans, including the Capital Improvement Plan, Capital Outlay Plan, Personnel Improvement Plan, and Fee Schedule. They also approved a $715,383 construction agreement for the Senior Center interior finish work and granted a liquor variance for 112 East Avenue D. A public hearing on the tax rate was held with no speakers for or against, and no action was taken on that item.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate (7-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026-2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Outlay Plan FY 2026-2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Improvement Plan FY 2026-2030 (unanimous)
• Approved City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $715,383 Senior Center interior finish contract with NorthStar Elite (unanimous)
• Granted alcohol variance for 112 East Avenue D (unanimous, Smith recused)
• Approved $26,124.01 Visitors Bureau Q3 payments (unanimous)

Library

The Library Advisory Board will meet to provide recommendations on the Summer Reading Program and budget and legislative updates. The board will also review the meeting minutes from June 9, 2025.

• Recommendations on the Summer Reading Program
• Recommendations on budget and legislative updates impacting library operations
• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board met on August 11, 2025, and approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed the Summer Reading Program, noting strong attendance but lower registration numbers, and suggested improvements for next year. They also reviewed budget and legislative updates, including the removal of federal FY26 library funding and potential state funding challenges. No formal action was taken on these discussion items.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Tanner, second by Hull, carried)

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss and provide direction on the redesign of the city logo. This item will be presented by Public Relations Director Kevin Keller.

• Discussion and direction on the City Logo Redesign

The City Council workshop on August 5, 2025, included a discussion on the city logo redesign. After a presentation by Public Relations Director Kevin Keller and graphic design teacher Joshua Moore, the council directed staff to move forward with the new logo, including developing a color palette, branding, and trademarking. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Directed staff to move forward with new city logo (unanimous direction, no formal vote recorded)

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget and propose a property tax rate. The body is also considering several construction contracts and the issuance of certificates of obligation.

• Proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance No. 2025-21 regarding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• Construction agreement with NorthStar Elite Construction & Consulting for Senior Center interior finish work
• Construction agreement with Texas HomePro, LLC for Municipal Court renovation
• Bid award to Adams Materials and Excavation, LLC for Ramblewood Estates Drainage Improvements Project

The City Council unanimously approved a proposed property tax rate of $0.686419 for FY 2025-2026, directing staff to use $1,000,000 from the Debt Service Fund for annual debt payments and to include market pay adjustments for non-public safety employees. The council also approved the issuance of $4.2 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025, with a winning bid from Robert W. Baird & Co. at 4.237088% interest. Other actions included awarding a drainage improvements contract, approving a Municipal Court renovation, and joining the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.686419 for FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved issuance of Series 2025 Certificates of Obligation, awarded to Robert W. Baird & Co. at 4.237088% (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid # PW 2024-06-76 for Ramblewood Estates Drainage Improvements to Adams Materials and Excavation, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Water Distribution Generators Installation with EPX Group, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $271,289.35 construction agreement with Texas HomePro, LLC for Municipal Court renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 to join TexBuy cooperative purchasing program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-22 ordering General Election for November 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 joining Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements (unanimous)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss upcoming community events and planning. The body will review the 2026 calendar and future scholarship programs.

• Discussion on End of Summer Trash Bash Event
• Discussion on 9/11 Day of Service and Fall Sweep Events
• Discussion on the KCCB 2026 Calendar
• Discussion on future scholarship programs
• Approval of July 7, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Special

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation budget. The body will also discuss the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion and direction on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Agreement with Azbell Electronics for Police Department Community and Briefing Room Audio/Video Upgrades Project
• Executive session regarding City Manager Ryan Haverlah

The City Council held public hearings on the FY 2025-26 proposed budget and the EDC budget, with no public comments and no action taken. Council directed staff to calculate a 2/3 reduction in market rate adjustments for non-public safety employees, provide deficit amounts for tax rates of $0.71 and $0.66, and consider reducing non-profit allocations. Council unanimously approved an $87,073.33 agreement with Azbell Electronics for police department audio/video upgrades. No action was taken on the City Manager's personnel matter discussed in executive session.

• Approved $87,073.33 agreement with Azbell Electronics for Police Department AV upgrades (unanimous)
• Directed staff to calculate 2/3 reduction in market rate adjustments for non-public safety employees
• Directed staff to provide deficit amounts for tax rates of $0.71 and $0.66
• Directed staff to consider reducing allocations to non-profits from General Fund
• No action taken on FY 2025-26 proposed budget public hearing
• No action taken on EDC FY 2025-26 proposed budget public hearing
• No action taken on City Manager personnel matter after executive session

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the establishment of a Transportation Utility. This includes direction on an ordinance to create the utility and the "Let's Fix Our Streets" public engagement campaign.

• Discussion on establishing a Transportation Utility
• Review of "Let's Fix Our Streets" public engagement campaign
• Discussion of an ordinance to effectuate the Transportation Utility

The City Council held a workshop and discussed establishing a Transportation Utility, including a public engagement campaign and a draft ordinance. After discussion, the Council directed staff to move forward with a $10.00 cap on residential accounts and a $2,500.00 cap on non-residential accounts. No formal vote was taken; this was workshop direction only.

• Directed staff to proceed with Transportation Utility with $10 residential cap
• Directed staff to proceed with $2,500 non-residential cap

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider granting a franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation for gas pipelines and equipment. The body will also discuss suspending a requested rate change from Oncor Electric Delivery Company to allow for further study.

• Ordinance 2025-20: Franchise for Atmos Energy Corporation to operate gas pipelines
• Resolution 2025-13: Suspending Oncor Electric Delivery Company's July 31, 2025 rate change
• Ordinance No. 2025-19: Adjusting speed limits along W. Bus 190
• Professional Services Agreement with Weaver Consultants Group for Solid Waste Complex Improvements Project, Phase I

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a consent agenda covering minutes and a solid waste design contract, then passed a speed limit ordinance for W. Bus 190 (6-1). In action items, they unanimously approved a franchise agreement with Atmos Energy and a resolution to suspend Oncor's rate change for study and potential negotiation.

• Approved consent items F-1 through F-4, including minutes and Weaver Consultants PSA for Solid Waste Complex Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 adjusting speed limits on W. Bus 190 (6-1, Hale nay)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 granting Atmos Energy a gas franchise (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 suspending Oncor rate change and authorizing cooperation with Steering Committee (unanimous)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss community beautification and environmental efforts. The body will review upcoming events and school recycling programs.

• Proposed community murals
• CCISD recycling efforts for the 2025-2026 school year
• July 26, 2025, End of Summer Trash Bash clean-up event
• 2025 Eco-Harvest event
• GCAA Award direction

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss a legislative update provided by the City Manager. The meeting also includes recognition for city employees reaching service milestones.

• Legislative Update presented by City Manager Ryan Haverlah
• Employee Service Awards for William Black Jr., Angelique Gastelo, Phillip Searcy, and Valerie Reynolds

The Copperas Cove City Council met in a workshop on July 1, 2025, and received presentations on employee service awards and a legislative update. No formal votes, approvals, or policy decisions were made during the meeting; it was informational only.

• Recognized employees for service milestones (no vote)
• Received legislative update on state bills (no vote)

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Youth Sports Advisory Committee. The body will also review expenses for the Meals on Wheels program.

• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission Positions 3, 4, and 5
• Appointments to the Youth Sports Advisory Committee
• Payment for eligible fiscal year 2024-2025 Meals on Wheels expenses

The Copperas Cove City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and Meals on Wheels payment authorization, and made appointments to two advisory bodies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-5, including meeting minutes and Meals on Wheels payment authorization (unanimous)
• Appointed Bernadette Wolfe, Joshua Checki, and Rob Endter to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Antonio McCray, Michelle McCray, and Brittany Rodriguez to the Youth Sports Advisory Committee (unanimous)

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the City Manager's proposed budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also seek direction on changes to the fee schedule and a self-funded health insurance plan.

• FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Fee Schedule changes
• Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan

The City Council held a special workshop and reached consensus on two items: supporting a transition to a partially self-funded health insurance plan for city staff, and agreeing to fund all requested amounts from non-city agencies, including HOT funds. No formal votes were taken; direction was given for staff to prepare contracts and budget amendments for future consideration. The General Fund deficit of over $800,000 was noted, and the council requested more time to review agency requests before finalizing allocations.

• Consensus to support transition to self-funded health insurance plan (contracts to be negotiated and brought back)
• Consensus to fund all non-city agency requests as presented (amounts to be added to proposed budget)
• Deferred final allocation of non-city agency funds to August 5 meeting for further review

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review the City Manager's proposed budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will discuss the proposal and may provide direction on the plan.

• Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services

The City Council held a special workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. The budget director presented an overview of all funds and highlighted three outstanding items for future discussion. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the workshop.

• Reviewed FY 2025-26 proposed budget presentation (no action)
• Noted three outstanding budget items for future consideration (no action)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will review the City Manager's proposed budget and Plan of Municipal Services for FY 2025-2026. Members will also discuss updated utility rate model calculations for several city services.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Updated utility rate model calculations for Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Drainage utilities
• Retirement recognition for City Manager Ryan Haverlah and Patrol Officer/Detective Kevin Sheldon

The City Council workshop was informational only; no formal votes were taken. The city manager presented the proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, and a consultant presented updated utility rate model calculations for water, wastewater, solid waste, and drainage. The council also recognized Detective Kevin Sheldon for 20 years of service.

• Heard presentation on proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget (no action taken)
• Heard presentation on updated utility rate model calculations (no action taken)
• Recognized Detective Kevin Sheldon for 20 years of service

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land use and rezoning for a property at 2105 FM 3046. The body will also discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget hearing date and an agreement with Coryell County regarding subdivision plats.

• Ordinance No. 2025-17: Amend Future Land Use Plan map for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 from Low Density Residential to Retail
• Ordinance No. 2025-18: Rezone 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 from LR district to RC district
• Setting a date for the Public Hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Interlocal Agreement with Coryell County granting county jurisdiction for subdivision plats and permits in the City's ETJ
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission Positions 3, 4, and 5

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a Future Land Use Plan amendment and a rezoning for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046, changing the designation from low-density residential to retail/commercial. The council also approved a $4,505 payment to the Heart of Texas Defense Alliance, an interlocal agreement with Coryell County for subdivision plat regulation in the ETJ, and set a public hearing date for the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. One consent agenda item (June 3 regular meeting minutes) was pulled and not acted on, and Planning and Zoning Commission appointments were pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 amending Future Land Use Plan map to Retail for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 rezoning property from LR to RC district at 2105 FM 3046 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,505 payment to Heart of Texas Defense Alliance for professional services (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Coryell County for subdivision plat regulation in ETJ (unanimous)
• Set public hearing date for proposed FY 2025-2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved June 3 workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Pulled June 3 regular meeting minutes from consent agenda; no action taken
• Pulled Planning and Zoning Commission appointments from agenda; no action taken

City Council Special (Summit Meeting)

The City Council will meet for a Quarterly Summit Meeting to receive reports and updates. This meeting includes representatives from the City, the Independent School District, the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County.

• Quarterly Summit Meeting reports and updates

Library

The Library Advisory Board will meet to provide recommendations on the Summer Reading Program and the local effects of federal funding reductions. The board will also consider the local impact of a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling regarding a Llano County library censorship case.

• Recommendations on the Summer Reading Program
• Recommendations on local impact of Federal funding reductions
• Recommendations on local impact of Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Llano County library censorship case

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board met on June 9, 2025, and approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed the upcoming Summer Reading Program, potential impacts of federal funding reductions on interlibrary loans and TexShare databases, and a Fifth Circuit Court ruling on library censorship. No formal actions were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Hull, second by Tanner)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive information and discuss transitioning the city to a self-funded health insurance plan. The meeting also includes public recognitions and a wellness month proclamation.

• Discussion on moving the City to a Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
• Employee Service Award for Keith Fields (15 Years of Service)
• Recognition of Development & Leadership Academy Graduates
• Proclamation for Copperas Cove Wellness Month

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on June 3, 2025, included a presentation by HR Director Jeff Davis and Tad Dorroh of BCKW on a proposed self-funded health insurance plan. No formal decisions were made; the item was for information and discussion only. The meeting also included employee service awards, recognition of academy graduates, and a wellness month proclamation.

• Heard presentation on self-funded health insurance plan (no action taken)
• Recognized Keith Fields for 15 years of service
• Recognized Development & Leadership Academy graduates
• Proclaimed Copperas Cove Wellness Month

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss a development and annexation agreement for the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project. The body is also considering budget amendments and the issuance of certificates of obligation.

• Development and Annexation Agreement for the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project along US Highway 190 Bypass (I-14) and Old Copperas Cove Road
• Ordinance No. 2025-16 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Resolution No. 2025-12 regarding Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-11 to submit two projects for the TxDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program
• Appointment to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a development and annexation agreement for the Mashburn Drive Expansion Project, authorized submission of two TxDOT grant applications, and approved a resolution to issue Series 2025 certificates of obligation. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved the city manager's evaluation in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment Ordinance 2025-16, investment report Resolution 2025-10, and minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Molly Chauhan to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to submit two TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Program applications (Resolution 2025-11, unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to enter Development and Annexation Agreement for Mashburn Drive Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 giving notice of intent to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager's evaluation (unanimous)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss various city beautification and environmental initiatives. The body will review past events and plan for future clean-up activities and community projects.

• Discussion on proposed community murals
• Discussion on CCISD recycling efforts for the 2025-26 school year
• Discussion on the 2025 Eco-Harvest event
• Discussion on future clean-up events
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 7, 2025

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding requests from Wesley Atkinson to change the land use and zoning of a 2.59-acre property. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 28, 2025.

• Public hearing to amend Future Land Use Plan map from Low Density Residential to Retail for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046
• Public hearing to rezone 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 from LR (Low Density Residential) to RC (Retail and Commercial) district
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval to City Council of two related requests by Wesley Atkinson for property at 2105 FM 3046: amending the Future Land Use Plan map from Low Density Residential to Retail, and rezoning from LR (Low Density Residential) to RC (Retail and Commercial). Both recommendations passed 7-0. The commission also approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FLUP amendment to Retail for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from LR to RC for 2.59 acres at 2105 FM 3046 (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to provide direction on the drafting of the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. The body will also discuss the Proposed 2025 Debt.

• Drafting of the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed 2025 Debt
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week

The City Council held a workshop and reached consensus on two items: agreeing with staff's recommendation for the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, and moving forward with the Proposed 2025 Debt. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions during the workshop. The meeting also included a proclamation for National Public Works Week and an announcement about upcoming Stage 4B water restrictions.

• Consensus to adopt staff's recommendation for FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Consensus to proceed with Proposed 2025 Debt

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a conditional use permit for a church. Members will also discuss the development of a new Strategic Plan and the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.

• Utility Connection Charge Agreement with Dominion Privatization Texas, LLC for $5,000,000.00
• Public hearing for a church conditional use permit at 1533 E. Business 190
• Ordinance No. 2025-14 to amend the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for U-turn markings at E. Business 190 and Constitution Dr.
• Amended lease agreement with BNSF Railway Company for a tower at 709 Marilyn Drive

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a $5,000,000 Utility Connection Charge Agreement with Dominion Privatization Texas, LLC for the West Fort Cavazos Energy Resiliency Project, funded by a DEAAG grant. They also approved a $364,000 amendment for wastewater treatment plant clarifier rehabilitation design services, a conditional use permit for a church, and several consent agenda items including a Capital Improvement Plan amendment. The council gave direction to develop an in-house strategic plan and to work with the EDC on a TIRZ funding strategy, but took no action on executive session items.

• Approved $5,000,000 Utility Connection Charge Agreement with Dominion Privatization Texas, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $364,000 amendment for Strand Associates for WWTP Clarifier Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for church at 1533 E. Business 190 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-9 for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for E. Business 190/Constitution Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved consent items F-1 through F-4, including minutes and engineering/lease agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-14 amending Capital Improvement Plan, including Police Dispatch project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop in-house Strategic Plan using TIP Strategies data and work with EDC on marketing plan
• Directed staff to work with EDC on funding strategy for TIRZ consulting services

Library

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board will consider electing officers for the board, discuss the local impact of potential federal IMLS budget reductions or elimination, and vote on a marketing plan. They will also make recommendations on the Summer Reading Program and receive a director's report. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 2025 meeting minutes.

• Consideration and action to elect officers for the Library Advisory Board
• Discussion and recommendations on the local impact of Federal IMLS budget reduction or elimination and other federal funding impacts
• Consideration and action to approve the Marketing Plan
• Consideration and recommendations on the Summer Reading Program
• Approval of the April 14, 2025, meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The Library Advisory Board approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes, elected new officers (John Gallen as President, Charles Moore as Vice President, Maureen Huston as Secretary), and approved the final Marketing Plan. The board also discussed the potential impact of federal IMLS budget cuts on library services, including Gale Databases and Interlibrary Loan, and reviewed the upcoming Summer Reading Program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Sorenson, second by Durham)
• Elected John Gallen as President, Charles Moore as Vice President, Maureen Huston as Secretary
• Approved the Marketing Plan (motion by Tanner, second by Huston)

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council. The agenda includes public recognitions such as employee service awards, a retirement recognition, scholarship presentations, and proclamations for Police Week and Emergency Medical Services Week. The only substantive discussion item is a legislative update from the City Manager.

• Employee Service Awards: Stephanie Potvin (15 years) and Anthony Kostner (20 years) recognized
• Presentation of Chief Tim Molnes Memorial Scholarships by Police Chief Eddie Wilson
• Proclamation: Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day
• Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week 2025
• Legislative Update presented by City Manager Ryan Haverlah

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on May 6, 2025, was primarily ceremonial and informational. It included employee service awards, retirement recognition, presentation of Chief Tim Molnes Memorial Scholarships, and proclamations for Police Week and EMS Week. The council also received a legislative update from the city manager. No formal votes or policy decisions were made.

• Recognized Stephanie Potvin for 15 years of service
• Recognized SGT Anthony Kostner for 20 years of service and retirement
• Presented Chief Tim Molnes Memorial Scholarships to seven students
• Proclaimed Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day
• Proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week 2025
• Received legislative update on bills affecting the city

City Council Regular (Revised)

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Primary Corridor Overlay District to prohibit self-service storage and warehousing. Action items include authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the Ashley Dr. extension project, terminating a sports complex feasibility study with Texas A&M University-Central Texas, and approving a construction agreement for the Senior Center. The council will also appoint members to the Library and Cemetery advisory boards and consider using remaining pageant funds for city park Christmas decorations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-13 to prohibit self-service storage in the PC Overlay District
• Resolution No. 2025-8 authorizing TxDOT agreement for Ashley Dr. connection project (4-lane street, sidewalks, signalized intersection)
• Consideration to terminate the sports complex feasibility study agreement with Texas A&M University-Central Texas
• Construction agreement with Texas HomePro for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work at the Senior Center
• Appointments to the Library Advisory Board and Cemetery Advisory Board

The City Council held a public hearing and voted 4-3 to approve Ordinance No. 2025-13, which amends the Primary Corridor (PC) Overlay District to prohibit self-service storage and warehousing. The approved version includes a 50-foot maximum front setback but eliminates Section 3, Subsection 8 and Exhibit A from the original proposal. The council also approved several other items, including a $597,000 construction agreement for the Senior Center and a $41,357.14 allocation for Christmas decor.

• Approved amended Ordinance No. 2025-13 (PC Overlay District changes) (4-3)
• Approved $25,979.67 in Visitors Bureau Q2 payments (unanimous)
• Appointed John Gallen, Tosha Butler, Maureen Huston to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Heather Barrington, Elonia Roldan, Taylor Tidwell to Cemetery Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to terminate Texas A&M-Central Texas sports complex feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved $41,357.14 for City Park Christmas decor from pageant funds (unanimous)
• Approved $597,000 Texas HomePro construction agreement for Senior Center (4-3)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-8 for TxDOT Ashley Dr. Connection Project AFA (unanimous)

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a church permit and a zoning code amendment to prohibit storage and warehousing in the Primary Corridor Overlay District. The commission will also consider final plats for two phases of The Valley at Great Hills residential development.

• Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1533 E. Business 190 (1.43 acres)
• Zoning Code Text Amendment to prohibit self-service storage and warehousing in the PC Overlay District
• Final Plat for The Valley at Great Hills - Phase 2 (77.63 acres, 321 lots)
• Final Plat for The Valley at Great Hills - Phase 3 (3.94 acres, 6 lots)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1533 E. Business 190 (5-1), recommended a zoning text amendment to prohibit self-storage in the PC Overlay District (3-1), and approved final plats for The Valley at Great Hills Phases 2 and 3 (both 6-0). The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for church at 1533 E. Business 190 (5-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment to prohibit self-storage in PC Overlay District (3-1)
• Approved Final Plat for The Valley at Great Hills Phase 2 (321 lots, 77.63 acres) (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for The Valley at Great Hills Phase 3 (6 lots, 3.94 acres) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will hold a meeting to discuss and update on Parkland Dedication. They will also consider approval of the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports on various parks including South Park and High Chaparral. The meeting is primarily advisory, focusing on park and recreation matters.

• Discussion and update on Parkland Dedication
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2025
• Citizens Forum for public comment (up to 5 minutes per person, 30 minutes total)
• Parks reports for eight city parks: South Park, High Chaparral, Kate Street, Ogletree Gap, Heritage, Highland, Rhode, City Park
• Staff and outside entity reports (procedural)

ASAC

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly shelter statistics and activities. The committee will also receive a progress report regarding the new Animal Care Center.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly statistics and activities report for Copperas Cove Animal Shelter
• Progress report on the new Animal Care Center

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its November 21, 2024 meeting. During the citizens forum, residents spoke in favor of allowing miniature goats and ducks in the city, and several urged additional staffing and volunteers for the new animal care facility. The committee also received staff reports on shelter statistics and construction progress, and agreed to place a possible ordinance amendment permitting miniature goats on a future agenda.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to place discussion of ordinance amendment for miniature goats on future agenda

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on consent items including renewal of fire, EMS, and inspection services with Coryell County and payment for the Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival. Action items include appointing a member to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission and a resolution to create the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District. They will also discuss development of a 'spec' office building by the Economic Development Corporation and the Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Renewal of agreement with Coryell County for fire suppression, EMS, and health inspection services for FY 2025
• Authorization of payment to Copperas Cove Historical Society for Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival expenses
• Resolution 2025-7 authorizing creation of Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District
• Discussion on development of a 'spec' office building by Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion on Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant as a city activity

The Copperas Cove City Council approved Resolution 2025-7 to create the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District, renewed a fire/EMS agreement with Coryell County, and approved a payment to the Historical Society for the Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival. The council also appointed Teresa Lavender to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission and directed the Economic Development Corporation to proceed with a spec office building. After discussion, the council decided not to establish the Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant as a city activity.

• Approved Resolution 2025-7 creating the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to renew FY 2025 agreement with Coryell County for fire, EMS, and inspection services (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Copperas Cove Historical Society for Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival expenses (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa Lavender to Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission (unanimous)
• Directed CCEDC to move forward with development of a spec office building
• Declined to establish Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant as a city activity

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two key items: the creation of a 9-1-1 emergency services district through the Central Texas Council of Governments and potential water supply opportunities. No final votes are expected; the session is for presentation and direction.

• Proclamation: Lemonade Day 2025 presented by Mayor Dan D. Yancey
• Presentation and discussion on creating a 9-1-1 district through the Central Texas Council of Governments
• Discussion and direction on water supply opportunities
• Workshop format – no action items or ordinances on the agenda

The City Council workshop on April 15, 2025, included a presentation on creating a 9-1-1 district through the Central Texas Council of Governments, but no formal action was taken. The council also discussed water supply opportunities with Bell County WCID1 and provided direction to move forward with those opportunities. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no votes or formal decisions recorded.

• Directed staff to move forward with water supply opportunities (no vote recorded)
• Heard presentation on 9-1-1 district creation (no action taken)

Library

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board will meet to consider and recommend on the Library Marketing Plan and the Spring Community Showcase. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 17 meeting and receive a director's report.

• Consideration and recommendations on the Library Marketing Plan
• Consideration and recommendations on the Spring Community Showcase
• Approval of Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 2025

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board met on April 14, 2025, with a quorum of four members present. They approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The marketing plan update was deferred to the May meeting because the library director was unable to complete it. The board discussed the Spring Community Showcase and agreed to consider changes for future events.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Durham, second by Glosson)
• Deferred Library Marketing Plan update to May meeting
• Discussed Spring Community Showcase improvements, no formal action

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss upcoming community beautification events, including the April 26 Trash-Off near H-E-B and Arbor Day activities on April 25. The commission will also review past events, a mural project, and sign beautification efforts, as well as approve the March meeting minutes.

• Discussion and update on the Treasurer's Report
• Consideration and action on approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on April 26, 2025 DMWT-Trash Off Event in front of HEB
• Discussion about Arbor Day on April 25, 2025
• Discussion and update on the mural project

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include approving a budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-12), accepting a utility easement for a new Chick-fil-A, and rejecting bids for Senior Center HVAC work. The council will also discuss removing the 50-foot maximum front setback requirement in the Primary Corridor Overlay District, and appoint members to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission.

• Ordinance 2025-12 amending FY 2024-2025 budget
• Acceptance of utility easement for Chick-fil-A at 202 Robert Griffin III
• Rejection of all bids for HVAC installation at Senior Center
• Discussion on removing 50-ft front setback requirement in PC Overlay District (Sec. 20-2-5(a))
• Appointment of members to Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission

The Copperas Cove City Council approved the consent agenda (items F-1 through F-5) unanimously, including minutes, an excused absence, a utility easement for Chick-fil-A, and a budget amendment. They also unanimously appointed three members to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission and rejected all HVAC bids for the Senior Center. Direction was given to discontinue mandatory training for non-city agencies and to remove the 50-foot front setback requirement in the PC Overlay District. No action was taken on executive session items.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-5 (unanimous)
• Appointed Edith Natividad, Joyce 'Faye' Meeks, and Juan Murillo to Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for HVAC installation at Senior Center (unanimous)
• Directed staff to discontinue mandatory training for non-city agencies and create a training video
• Directed removal of 50 ft. maximum front setback in PC Overlay District
• No action taken on executive session items K-1 and K-2

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council with no substantive business items. The agenda includes recognition of employee service awards (5–25 years) for five staff members, a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, and a proclamation for Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week.

• Employee service awards: Christopher Franz (5 yrs), Anthony Kostner (20 yrs), Kevin Sheldon (20 yrs), Corey Schmidt (25 yrs), Jeremy Alber (25 yrs)
• Proclamation: Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week by Mayor Dan D. Yancey
• Proclamation: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week by Mayor Dan D. Yancey

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on April 1, 2025, was procedural only. It included employee service awards, proclamations for Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week and Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, and announcements. No workshop items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

• Presented service awards to five employees (no vote)
• Proclaimed Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week (no vote)
• Proclaimed Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (no vote)