Diboll public meetings in 2025

Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Sign Ordinance regarding digital billboards and a second amendment to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget. The body will also consider a five-year public transit contract and a new coin payment policy.

• Ordinance 2025-12-001: second amendment to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2025-12-002: amending Sign Ordinance for digital billboards and fee changes
• Resolution 2025-12-001: grant application with DETCOG for Regional Solid Waste Grants Program
• Resolution 2025-12-002: Coin Payment Policy starting February 1, 2026
• Five-year Contract for Public Transit Services with Brazos Transit District (BTD)

Council

The Diboll City Council will consider approving an amendment to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and a lease-purchase agreement for two police vehicles. The meeting will also include the approval of financial reports and a policy for business recognition.

• Approval of $7,150 for ballpark entrance project at Old Orchard Park
• Amendment to 2025-2026 Operating Budget (Ordinance 2025-11-001)
• Lease-purchase agreement for two Police Department vehicles
• Adoption of 'Open for Business in Diboll' business recognition policy
• Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Works, and Finance

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved several items, including a $7,150 contribution from Angelina Beautiful Clean for a ballpark entrance at Old Orchard Park, a lease‑purchase agreement for two police vehicles with First National Bank, and the “Open for Business in Diboll” ribbon‑cutting policy. The council also adopted the first amendment to the 2025‑2026 operating budget. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial statement, attendance record, investment report) – unanimous
• Approved $7,150 funding from Angelina Beautiful Clean for ballpark entrance project – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11-001, first amendment to the 2025-2026 operating budget – unanimous
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate lease‑purchase for two Police Department vehicles with First National Bank – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-001, “Open for Business in Diboll” ribbon‑cutting and business recognition policy – unanimous

Council

The Diboll City Council will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a financial statement. It will vote on several resolutions, such as a surplus property disposal policy, a donation of surplus property to the volunteer fire department, and an amendment to a leak adjustment policy. Additional actions include denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed rate increase, repealing the juvenile curfew ordinance, supporting a partnership with the Angelina & Neches River Authority, and purchasing an inclusive playground structure funded by a grant.

• Approve consent agenda items: minutes from Sep 9, 2025 and Sep 16, 2024, financial statement, attendance record
• Resolution 2025-10-005: support partnership with Angelina & Neches River Authority
• Resolution 2025-10-004: deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed rate increase
• Ordinance 2025-10-001: repeal juvenile curfew ordinance
• Purchase inclusive playground from Cunningham Recreation for $115,899.99 using T.L.L. Temple Foundation Keeler Grant

Council

The Diboll City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several ordinances, including the adoption of a property tax rate of $0.618719 per $100 valuation for the 2025 tax year. The agenda also includes public hearings and possible action on water and sanitary sewer usage rates, a revised fee schedule, and the 2025‑2026 operating budget. All items are listed for second‑reading or adoption during the meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-09-001: adopt a property tax rate of $0.618719 per $100 valuation
• Ordinance 2025-09-002: set water and sanitary sewer usage rates (e.g., residential water $29.98 minimum, $5.92/kgal for next 3,000 gallons; residential sewer $21.96 minimum, $5.94/kgal over 2,000 gallons)
• Ordinance 2025-09-003: adopt a revised fee schedule for municipal court services and permits (see Appendix A)
• Ordinance 2025-09-004: adopt the 2025‑2026 municipal operating budget
• Public hearing – second reading of the 2025 tax year proposed property tax rate

The Diboll City Council approved four ordinances unanimously: the 2025 property tax rate (Ordinance 2025-09-001), water and sanitary sewer rates (Ordinance 2025-09-002), a revised fee schedule (Ordinance 2025-09-003), and the 2025‑2026 operating budget (Ordinance 2025-09-004). No public comments were received. The special‑called meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• Approved Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2025-09-001 (unanimous)
• Approved Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates Ordinance 2025-09-002 (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Fee Schedule Ordinance 2025-09-003 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Operating Budget Ordinance 2025-09-004 (unanimous)

Council

The Diboll City Council will vote on routine consent agenda items, hold first‑reading public hearings on the 2025 property tax rate and the 2025‑2026 operating budget, and consider approving a $106,008.05 purchase of a portable stage from Kay Park Recreation for community events. Department heads will also present reports on fire, police, public works, code compliance, finance, and city management.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes from August 12, 2025, financial statement for August 2025, and 12‑month attendance record for August 2025
• Public hearing – first reading of the 2025 tax year proposed property tax rate
• Public hearing – first reading of the proposed 2025‑2026 fiscal year operating budget
• Approve purchase of a portable stage from Kay Park Recreation at a cost of $106,008.05
• Department head reports (fire, police, public works, code compliance, finance & court, city manager)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, the August 2025 financial statement, and the August 2025 attendance record. The council also approved the purchase of a portable stage from Kay Park Recreation for $106,008.05 to be used for community events. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial statement, attendance record) – all in favor, none opposed
• Approved purchase of portable stage for $106,008.05 – all in favor, none opposed

Council

The City Council will discuss two amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget and an amendment to the Child Safety Ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation of audited financials for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

• Ordinance 2025-08-001: amendment to Child Safety Ordinance 2023-07-001
• Updates to the Child Safety Zone Map
• Ordinance 2025-08-002: fourth amendment to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2025-08-003: fifth amendment to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Annual presentation of 2022-2023 audited financials by BrooksWatson & Co. PLLC

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑08‑002, the fourth amendment, and Ordinance 2025‑08‑003, the fifth amendment, to the 2024‑2025 operating budget. It also approved an amendment to the Child Safety Ordinance (2025‑08‑001) and updates to the Child Safety Zone Map under that ordinance. The routine consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and financial reports, were approved without opposition.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (July 8 minutes, budget workshop, July financial statement, attendance record, investment report) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08‑001 amendment to Child Safety Ordinance 2023‑07‑001 (unanimous)
• Approved updates to the Child Safety Zone Map under Ordinance 2025‑08‑001 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08‑002, fourth amendment to the 2024‑2025 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08‑003, fifth amendment to the 2024‑2025 Operating Budget (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an updated Water Conservation and Emergency Water Demand Management Plan. The body will also consider suspending a proposed Oncor electric rate increase and approving library capital improvements.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2025-07-001 for the Water Conservation and Emergency Water Demand Management Plan
• Proposed $12,500 expenditure from TLL Temple Library Endowment for entrance and window improvements
• Resolution 2025-07-001 to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC's proposed July 31, 2025 rate increase for 90 days
• Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The council approved a resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed effective date of July 31, 2025 for 90 days. The resolution also authorizes the city to intervene in the rate‑increase proceedings, retain special counsel, and require Oncor to reimburse Alliance of Oncor Cities invoices monthly. The council also adopted the updated City Water Conservation and Emergency Water Demand Management Plan, approved a $12,500 library endowment expenditure, and appointed Maria Rodriguez to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All motions passed unanimously with all in favor and none opposed.

• Approved resolution suspending Oncor's effective date for 90 days (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Water Conservation and Emergency Water Demand Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 TLL Temple Library Endowment expenditure (unanimous)
• Appointed Maria Rodriguez to Planning and Zoning Commission, two‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 10 minutes, June 2025 financial statement, June 2025 attendance record (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the management of the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center and fill vacancies on city boards. The session includes routine financial reports and updates from department heads.

• Proposal by JC’S Party Rentals to manage the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center
• Appointment of a board member for Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District (DETCOG)
• Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of May 2025 financial statement and 12-month attendance record

The council unanimously approved JC’s Party Rentals proposal to manage the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center. Council also approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting, the May 2025 financial statement, and the May attendance record. Ray Williams Jr. was appointed as the city’s representative on the Deep East Texas Council of Governments board. Jean Young and Tina Jowell were appointed to two‑year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved JC’s Party Rentals proposal to manage civic center (unanimous)
• Approved May 13 minutes, May 2025 financial statement, and May attendance record (unanimous)
• Appointed Ray Williams Jr. to Deep East Texas Council of Governments board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jean Young to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Tina Jowell to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will discuss supporting a proposed renewable energy facility by Renewable Earth Resources and the Arrington Corporation. The body will also consider a third amendment to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget and address the resignation of City Attorney Seth Elmore.

• Resolution 2025-05-001: Support for a renewable energy facility by Renewable Earth Resources and the Arrington Corporation
• Ordinance 2025-05-001: Third amendment to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Acceptance of City Attorney Seth Elmore's resignation
• Appointment of a new City Attorney
• Nomination and vote for a Mayor Pro Tem

The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports. Daniel Lopez was confirmed as Mayor Pro Tem and the council approved Resolution 2025-05-001 supporting a renewable energy facility. The council accepted City Attorney Seth Elmore’s resignation and appointed Matthew B. May as the new City Attorney.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved oath of office for new council members (unopposed)
• Approved Daniel Lopez as Mayor Pro Tem (all in favor, none opposed)
• Confirmed Finance Committee members to continue serving
• Approved Resolution 2025-05-001 supporting renewable energy facility (all in favor, none opposed)
• Accepted resignation of City Attorney Seth Elmore (all in favor, none opposed)
• Appointed Matthew B. May as City Attorney (all in favor, none opposed)

Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items: the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes, the April 2026 financial statement, and the 12‑month attendance record. Daniel Lopez was nominated and elected Mayor Pro Tem with all members in favor. The Finance Committee members were confirmed to continue serving. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 (all in favor, motion carries)
• Approved financial statement for April 2026 (all in favor, motion carries)
• Approved 12‑month attendance record for April 2026 (all in favor, motion carries)
• Elected Daniel Lopez as Mayor Pro Tem (all in favor, motion carries)
• Confirmed Finance Committee members to continue serving (no vote recorded)

Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a second amendment to the 2024-2025 operating budget and an updated cooperative agreement with the Angelina County & Cities Health District. The meeting also includes routine reports from city department heads.

• Ordinance 2025-04-001: second amendment to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement Angelina County & Cities Health District regarding board members and annual fees

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the March 11 meeting minutes, the March 2025 financial statement, and the 12‑month attendance record. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025‑04‑001 to amend the 2024‑2025 operating budget. Finally, the council ratified an amended and restated cooperative agreement with the Angelina County & Cities Health District.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial statement, attendance record) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑04‑001 amending the 2024‑2025 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved amended cooperative agreement with Angelina County & Cities Health District (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will discuss cancelling the May 3, 2025 General Election due to a lack of opposition for three council seats. The body will also hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property on Cypress Street.

• Resolution 2025-03-001: cancelling May 3, 2025 General Election
• Public hearing and Ordinance 2025-03-001: variance request for 1103 Cypress Street
• Resolution 2025-03-002: participation in U.S. Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools
• Resolution 2025-03-003: awarding Primary Depository Relationship to Southside Bank

The Diboll City Council approved Ordinance 2025-03-001, granting a variance request for the property at 1103 Cypress Street, with a vote of 5-1 and one abstention. The council also cancelled the May 3, 2025 General Election due to no opposition, approved participation in the U.S. Fixed Income Trust investment pools, and awarded a primary depository relationship with Southside Bank. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved variance at 1103 Cypress St (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Cancelled May 3, 2025 General Election due to no opposition
• Approved participation in U.S. Fixed Income Trust investment pools
• Awarded primary depository relationship with Southside Bank
• Approved consent agenda: Feb 11 minutes, Feb financial statement, 12-month attendance record

Council

The City Council will consider calling a general election for District 1, District 3, and At-Large Place 5. The body will also discuss the city's investment policy and an ordinance regarding Fire Marshal services.

• Resolution 2025-02-001 to call the May 3, 2025 General Election
• Ordinance 2025-02-001 to amend Code of Ordinances regarding Fire Marshal services
• Approval of the City of Diboll Investment Policy
• Oath and Statement of Officer for a newly hired Police Officer

The Diboll City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a new investment policy, an ordinance amending fire marshal services, and a resolution calling the May 3, 2025 general election for three council seats. A newly hired police officer was sworn in. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including January minutes, financial statement, attendance record, and investment report (unanimous)
• Approved City of Diboll Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02-001 amending fire marshal services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02-001 calling May 3, 2025 general election for Districts 1, 3, and At-Large Place 5 (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to new Police Officer McDaniel

Council

The City Council will discuss an electric power franchise for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and a management agreement for Neches Pines Golf Course. The meeting includes a public hearing on sewer and street repairs on Neil Pickett Drive and an evaluation of City Manager Jason Arnold.

• Public hearing on sewer improvements and street repairs on Neil Pickett Drive (TxCDBG Contract No. CDV21-0352)
• Ordinance 2025-01-001: Electric power franchise for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• Resolution 2025-01-001: Operation and management agreement of Neches Pines Golf Course
• Annual presentation of 2022-2023 audited financials by BrooksWatson & Co. PLLC
• Executive session regarding the contract and compensation of City Manager Jason Arnold

The Diboll City Council approved an electric franchise for Oncor, a golf course management agreement, and extended the city manager's contract with a salary increase. It also accepted the consent agenda and heard the annual audit report. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 10 minutes, Dec financial statement, attendance record (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01-001 granting Oncor electric franchise (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01-001 for Neches Pines Golf Course operation and management agreement (unanimous)
• Extended City Manager Jason Arnold's contract term and salary (unanimous)