Eastland public meetings in 2025

2025 12 18 called

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a vehicle purchase for the Eastland Fire Department.

• Purchase of a 2023 Alexis Commercial pumper for the City of Eastland Fire Department

2025 12 15

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss updates to the city's rate and fee schedule and a zoning change for tattoo and body piercing studios. The body will also consider funding for community events and a contract for grant administration services.

• Ordinance 25-926: Proposed amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule for city services
• Ordinance 25-925: Proposed zoning change to allow tattoo and body piercing studios in C1, C2, LI, and HI districts
• Resolution 2025-19: Proposed contract with Langford Community Management Services for CDBG-GLO-MIT RCP grant management
• Use of Hotel/Motel Funds for Ranger College (Vietnam Memorial Wall) and Lyric Art Center
• Draft of ordinance 26-927 regarding tiny homes

2025 12 08

The Eastland Economic Development Board approved the minutes from its November meetings and accepted the November 2025 financial report. It discussed lease matters for the Cornerstone Agency and Gridco, noting no action was required. The board voted to use West Texas Appraisal Review to determine a per‑acre price for properties it has for sale at the Airport Industrial Park.

• Approve minutes of November 4 and November 18, 2025 board meetings
• Accept November 2025 finance report
• Discuss Cornerstone Agency lease renewal (no action taken)
• Update Gridco lease effective date to December 1, 2025 (no action taken)
• Motion to use West Texas Appraisal Review to set per‑acre price for Airport Industrial Park properties

2025 12 08

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several items. The agenda includes a financial report and updates regarding fields and seasonal scheduling.

• Community block grant discussion
• Field update
• Financial report
• Upcoming season scheduling

2025 12 08

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It voted to table the rezoning application for 313 N Hillcrest until more information is provided. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved November 13 minutes (3‑0, 2 absent)
• Tabled rezoning of 313 N Hillcrest from SF to MH (3‑1, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 12 08

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to review lease renewals and updates. The board will also hold multiple executive sessions to discuss potential development agreements and real property appraisals.

• Cornerstone Agency Lease Renewal
• Gridco Lease Update
• Potential Development Agreement: Impact Compression
• Development Agreement: Sparta Way
• Real Property appraisal and pricing for Airport and Industrial Park Road Frontage

2025 12 08

The Eastland Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on case 25‑005, where applicant Kyle Corr seeks to rezone the property at 313 N Hillcrest from SF (single‑family) to MH (manufactured‑home) zoning. After the hearing, the board will reconvene in the same meeting to take action on the rezoning request. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and receive a staff update.

• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board meeting
• Public hearing on rezoning request (case 25‑005) for 313 N Hillcrest, Parcel #770
• Board to reconvene and take action on the rezoning request
• Staff update
• Invocation, pledge to the flag, and public comment period

Commercial Water Service Application

The council will receive and process commercial water service applications, which include a $200 minimum deposit and a $25 non‑refundable turn‑on fee. Applicants must provide a lease agreement or deed, articles of incorporation, and the required deposit before service activation. The agenda also includes Certificate of Occupancy applications that must comply with fire, building and health codes, with the possibility of revocation for violations. No specific decisions are listed; the agenda consists of application forms and procedural requirements.

• Minimum $200 deposit (refundable) required before water activation
• Non‑refundable $25 turn‑on fee due at application
• Applicants must submit lease agreement or deed, articles of incorporation, and deposit payment
• Customers must install and maintain backflow prevention devices at their own expense
• Certificate of Occupancy may be revoked by Fire Marshall or Planning Director for code violations

Residential Water Service Application

The provided document is a residential water service application and agreement rather than a meeting agenda. It outlines the requirements, fees, and regulations for residents applying for city water service.

• Non-refundable $25.00 turn-on fee
• $150.00 deposit for owners
• $200.00 deposit for renters
• Requirement for deed or rental/lease agreement
• Option to enroll in the CodeRED Emergency Notification System

2025 11 18 called

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Board met on November 18, 2025. The board discussed leasing a 10‑acre lot north of Blake Fulenwider in the Business Park to Gridco, Inc., a tree‑mitigation service partnering with Oncor. The board voted to approve a month‑to‑month lease for one to three months at $2,500 per month. The motion passed with votes from Crum, Doyle, and Bradley; no opposition.

• Lease of 10‑acre lot north of Blake Fulenwider (Business Park) to Gridco, Inc.
• Month‑to‑month lease term of 1–3 months at $2,500 per month

2025 11 18 Called

The Eastland Economic Development Board will meet on November 18, 2025 at City Hall. The board may discuss and consider land leases to Gridco, Inc. Public comment on any subject not listed on the agenda is also permitted.

• Discuss and consider land leases to Gridco, Inc.

2025 11 17

The Eastland City Commission will discuss a range of items including tree removal at the courthouse square, acceptance of the FY 2024 audit, and several ordinance proposals. Key proposals are the second readings of Ordinances 25‑921 (zoning change), 25‑922 (duplex permit), 25‑923 (sex‑offender residence restriction), and 25‑924 (golf‑cart regulations). The board will also consider purchases of trailers funded by a Wildfire Mitigation Grant and two grant‑application resolutions.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑921 changing zoning from C1 to SF for a southwest 50’ × 100’ tract
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑922 providing a specific use permit for duplexes in the SF district
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑923 amending Chapter 9 to increase sex‑offender residence restriction to 2,000 ft from child‑gathering places
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑924 adopting Article VIII “Golf Carts” to allow limited operation with permits
• Approval of purchase of a gooseneck trailer using funds from the Wildfire Mitigation Grant

2025 11 13

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved Ordinance 25-925, which expands the permitted use of studio, tattoo, and body‑piercing businesses into C1, C2, Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial districts and removes the specific‑use permit requirement. The ordinance will be presented to the Eastland City Commission on November 17, 2025. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-925 expanding studio, tattoo, piercing use (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

2025 11 13

The Eastland Planning & Zoning Board will meet to discuss changes to the city's code of ordinances. The primary focus is a proposal to allow tattoo and body piercing studios in specific zoned districts.

• Ordinance 25-925: Expanding "Studio, tattoo or body piercing" permitted use to C1 and C2 zoned districts
• Ordinance 25-925: Removing Specific Use Permit requirement for tattoo/piercing studios in LI (Light Industrial) and HI (Heavy Industrial) districts

2025 11 04

The Eastland Economic Development Board approved a $641.37 reimbursement to Executive Director Terry Slavens for goody‑bag supplies. It also adopted a squatter notification giving a deadline of January 1, 2026 for vacating the Business Park premises. No actions were taken on the economic‑development negotiations or personnel matters discussed in executive sessions.

• Approved reimbursement to Executive Director Terry Slavens of $641.37 for goody‑bag items (letter openers $373.98, bandaids $267.39).
• Adopted squatter notification setting a vacate deadline of Jan 1 2026 for the Business Park property.
• No action taken on economic‑development negotiations executive session.
• No action taken on personnel matters regarding an additional Economic Development Attorney.
• Cornerstone renewed its lease at the Eastland County Museum (reported, not a decision).

2025 11 04

The Eastland Economic Development Board will approve prior meeting minutes and receive a finance report. It will discuss reimbursement for goody bags from the Eastland ISD Administration Convention. The board will enter executive sessions to consider real property at the Business Park, potential economic development negotiations, and personnel actions including an additional Economic Development Attorney.

• Reimbursement to Executive Director for Eastland ISD Administration Convention goody bags
• Executive session on real property located at the Business Park (Tex. Gov. Code §551.072)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations – potential business development (Tex. Gov. Code §551.087)
• Executive session on personnel matters, including appointment of an additional Economic Development Attorney (Tex. Gov. Code §551.074)
• Reconvene to take action on the above executive session items

2025 11 03 called

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to rezone a property from commercial to single-family residential. The board will also discuss a specific use permit to allow a duplex at that location and the reappointment of two Board of Adjustment members.

• Public Hearing P25-004: Rezone 410 S. Mulberry from C1 Commercial to SF Single Family
• Ordinance 25-921: First reading to change zoning designation for 410 S. Mulberry
• Ordinance 25-922: First reading for a specific use permit for duplexes at 410 S. Mulberry
• Reappointment of Vicki Armstrong and Don Griffin to the Board of Adjustment
• Executive session regarding real property at Lot 103, Block C, of Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Addition

2025 11 03 called

The City Commission considered and approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-921, rezoning the property at 410 S. Mulberry from C1 Commercial to Single‑Family Residential. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-922, granting a specific use permit for a duplex on the same parcel. Additionally, the commission reappointed Vicki Armstrong and Don Griffin to the Board of Adjustment through September 30 2027.

• Ordinance 25-921 – rezoning 410 S. Mulberry from C1 Commercial to SF Residential (first reading approved)
• Ordinance 25-922 – specific use permit for duplex on 410 S. Mulberry (first reading approved)
• Reappointment of Vicki Armstrong to the Board of Adjustment, term ending 09/30/2027 (approved)
• Reappointment of Don Griffin to the Board of Adjustment, term ending 09/30/2027 (approved)
• Executive session item on Lot 103, Block C, Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Addition – noted as no longer needed

2025 10 20

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will discuss renewing publicity and tourism agreements with several local organizations, consider 2025 contracts with Eastland County for dispatch and firefighting services, and hold first readings of multiple ordinances covering a zoning change, a duplex use permit, sex‑offender residence restrictions, and golf‑cart regulations. The agenda also includes a bid award for a small property near Interstate 20 and a beautification project. All items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Renew publicity and tourism agreements with Eastland Community Foundation, Eastland Centre for the Arts, Inc., Eastland Chamber of Commerce, Eastland County Museum, Eastland Fine Arts Association, and The Austin McCloud Museum
• Approve the 2025 contract with Eastland County for Dispatch Services
• Approve the 2025 contract with Eastland County for Firefighting Services
• First reading of Ordinance 25‑921 to change zoning of a southwest 50’ × 100’ parcel from C1 (Local Business District) to SF (Single‑Family Residence District)
• First reading of Ordinance 25‑922 to provide a specific‑use permit for duplexes in the SF district on the same parcel

2025 10 20 called

The Eastland Economic Development Inc. board held an executive session to discuss a possible acquisition of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) property. Afterward, the board voted to authorize board member Matthew Crum and Executive Director Terry Slavens to act on behalf of EEDI for any property purchase up to the amount previously approved. The motions passed unanimously with three ayes and no nays.

• Executive session to deliberate potential purchase of TxDOT property
• Motion authorizing Matthew Crum and Executive Director Terry Slavens to represent EEDI for property purchase up to approved amount

2025 10 20 called

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors met to discuss a potential property purchase related to TxDOT. The board authorized two members to represent the organization for the transaction.

• Authorized Matthew Crum and Executive Director Terry Slavens to represent EEDI for property purchase
• Executive session held to deliberate on Real Property: Potential Purchase of Property – TxDOT
• Meeting called to order at 12:02 p.m. and adjourned at 12:21 p.m.
• Board members present: Matthew Crum, Vicki Bradley, James Doyle
• Board members absent: Carolyn White, Mark Pipkin

2025 10 20 Called

The Eastland Economic Development Board will meet on Oct. 20, 2025. The board may enter an executive session to discuss a potential purchase of real property. No price, location, or other details are provided in the agenda.

• Potential purchase of real property – to be discussed in executive session (Tex. Gov. Code §551.072)

2025 10 20

The Eastland City Commission approved contracts for county dispatch and firefighting services, renewed tourism agreements, and authorized the sale of surplus police vehicles. The body also advanced a first reading on a sex offender residency restriction ordinance and a golf cart ordinance.

• Approved 2025 contracts with Eastland County for dispatch and firefighting services
• Renewed publicity and tourism agreements with Eastland Community Foundation, Eastland Centre for the Arts, and Eastland Chamber of Commerce
• Authorized sale of three decommissioned police vehicles via GovDeals.com
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-923 to increase sex offender residency restriction to 2,000 feet
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-924 to regulate golf cart operation within the city

2025 10 14

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes of the May 12, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The board then approved the rezoning of 410 S. Mulberry from C1 – Local Business District to SF – Single Family with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of 410 S. Mulberry to Single Family (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 10 14

The Eastland Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Clint Coffee to rezone a property from C1 Commercial to SF – Single Family. The board will also consider a Specific Use Permit to allow the remodeling of an existing building into a duplex.

• Public Hearing: P&Z Case 25-004 for 410 S. Mulberry (Parcel 12010)
• Request to rezone from C1 Commercial to SF – Single Family
• Request for Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex in SF – Single Family zoning

2025 10 06 called

The Board of Directors decided on funding for a travel guide and membership dues. They also appointed a representative for two property closings and authorized a bid for excess TxDOT property.

• Approved $592.50 for a Texas Midwest Community Network travel guide ad (half of $1,185) and $400 for TMCN dues
• Appointed Vicki Bradley to sign at the closing of Industrial Park property to Placer Water Works
• Appointed Vicki Bradley to sign at the closing of property adjacent to Red Star
• Authorized Executive Director Terry Slavens to submit a sealed bid for excess TxDOT property
• Reported that local sales tax is being collected from Veterans Garage Doors

2025 09 19 called

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will consider several budget items, including an amendment to the EEDI budget and the full 2025-2026 EEDI budget. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the city tax rate and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 25-920 to adopt that tax rate. The meeting also includes approval of amended minutes from July 21, 2025 and a second reading of Ordinance 25-919 adopting the budget.

• Approve amended minutes from July 21, 2025
• Public hearing on tax rate
• Discussion and consideration of approving EEDI Budget Amendment
• Discussion and consideration of approving EEDI Budget for 2025-2026
• First reading of Ordinance 25-920 adopting tax rate

2025 09 19 called

The Eastland City Commission approved a property tax rate increase of 4.53% to .483945 and adopted the EEDI budget for FY2025-2026. The meeting also approved amended minutes from July 21, 2025.

• Approved amended minutes from July 21, 2025
• Approved EEDI Budget Amendment
• Approved EEDI Budget for FY2025-2026
• Adopted Ordinance 25-920 increasing property tax rate to .483945
• Public hearing on tax rate held with no comments

2025 09 18 called

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 budget and a budget amendment. The board will also consider the reappointment of a board member.

• Approval of EEDI Budget for 2025-2026
• Approval of EEDI Budget Amendment
• Reappointment of Matthew Crum for the term ending in 2028

2025 09 15

The City Commission approved several service contracts and administrative updates. The body also heard public testimony regarding the potential for tiny homes and floodplain regulation reform.

• Approved Cooperative Ambulance Service Contract for $114,715
• Approved existing contract amount of $29,020 for Eastland County Crisis Center, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved creation of two bank accounts for Texas Water Development Board funds
• Public comment presented a proposal to allow accessory dwelling units and tiny homes

2025 09 15

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will discuss and consider action on the 2024 amended budget, a cooperative ambulance service contract, and the renewal of tourism agreements. The board will also deliberate the purchase of real property along Interstate 20 during an executive session.

• Discussion of EEDI FYE 2024 Amended Budget
• Discussion of Cooperative Ambulance Service Contract
• Renewal of Publicity and Tourism Agreements
• Executive session to discuss real property along Interstate 20
• Discussion of accepting resignation from Youth Sports Advisory Board

2025 09 11 called

The Eastland City Commission met on September 11, 2025. Commissioners approved the second reading of Ordinance 25-919, adopting the city’s 2025‑2026 budget. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-920, adopting a tax levy rate of .483945 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. A public hearing on the tax rate was held earlier in the meeting.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-919 adopting the 2025‑2026 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 25-920 adopting tax levy rate of .483945
• Public hearing on tax rate

2025 09 11 called

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the tax rate. They will discuss the second reading of Ordinance 24-919, which adopts the city budget. They will also discuss the first reading of Ordinance 24-920, which adopts a tax levy. Actions may be taken on these items after discussion.

• Public hearing on tax rate
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-919 adopting budget
• First reading of Ordinance 24-920 adopting tax levy

2025 09 09 called

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the city budget and consider the first reading of Ordinance 25-919, which adopts the budget by record vote. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in City Hall at 113 E. Commerce Street. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on the city budget
• First reading of Ordinance 25-919 to adopt the budget (record vote)

2025 09 09 called

The City Commission held a public hearing on the budget and considered the first reading of Ordinance 25-919 to adopt the budget by record vote. Commissioners Rossander, Stuart, and Vernon voted aye, and the motion to approve the first reading passed unanimously.

• Public hearing on the city budget
• First reading of Ordinance 25-919 to adopt the budget (record vote)

2025 09 08

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to consider a promotional video and hold executive sessions regarding real property. These sessions include discussions on TxDOT excess property and setting land prices for new businesses.

• Economic Development promotional video
• Executive session on TxDOT excess property
• Setting sell price for airport or industrial park acreage
• Setting acreage price for land adjacent to Red Star

2025 09 02

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will meet to consider board membership changes and facility maintenance. The board may take action on personnel resignations and the appointment of subcommittees.

• Acceptance of the resignation of Jacob Page
• Appointment of a new board member
• Appointment of a subcommittee for memorial plaque
• Updates regarding concession stand refrigerators and sprinklers
• Appointment of a subcommittee for board duties

2025 09 02

The Youth Sports Advisory Board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted Jacob Page’s resignation. It unanimously recommended reappointing two members for another term, declined a memorial plaque, and approved seeking city funding for refrigerator purchases in spring 2026. Several items, including a new board member and sprinkler issues, were tabled.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission accept Jacob Page’s resignation (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of a new board member (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Steven Gustin and Scotty Kanady for another term (unanimous)
• Declined placement of a memorial plaque (unanimous)
• Approved approach to City for refrigerator funding in spring 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on sprinkler inspection and repair estimates (unanimous)
• Approved subcommittee of Steven Gustin, Scotty Kanady, and Bucky Williams (unanimous)

2025 08 18

The Eastland City Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on city facilities, and discuss several agenda items including police camera agreements, historic preservation grants, and the 2026 tax rate.

• Approval of police camera agreement with Texas Department of Transportation
• Discussion of 2026 Historic Preservation Board grant applications
• Approval of 2026 Eastland Historic Preservation Board grant application
• Discussion of appointing members to the Board of Adjustment
• Budget Workshop #2 to approve the 2026 tax rate

2025 08 18 OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

The City of Eastland City Commission may attend a fire department meeting and meal on August 19, 2025, which could establish a quorum. As a governmental body, the commission will not deliberate, take formal action, or discuss city business, and no minutes will be recorded.

2025 08 18

The City Commission approved a negotiated settlement for new Atmos Energy gas rates and authorized the installation of license plate recognition cameras. The body also discussed the need for financial investment to renovate the city swimming pool.

• Resolution 2025-12: Approved Atmos Energy rates increasing average residential bills by $7.28/month and commercial bills by $29.43/month
• Resolution 2025-13: Authorized Chief of Police to install Automated License Plate Recognition cameras in TxDOT Right of Way
• Approved $3,766.22 from 2025 Historic Preservation Grant funds to purchase 6 waste receptacles for the square
• Reported 2025 swimming pool revenue of $24,999.00 from admissions ($14,296.00) and concessions ($10,703.00)
• Airport update on tornado damage repairs and upcoming 'First Flight' event on October 25, 2025

2025 08 14 called

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting on August 14, 2025, at City Hall to discuss and take action on agenda items, including the first budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026.

2025 08 14 called

The Eastland City Commission held its first budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026. City Manager Savannah Fortenberry and Finance Director Leslie Zander led the discussion, but no formal action was taken. The meeting followed standard procedural steps with no public comments.

2025 08 11

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and bank signature procedures. The meeting includes executive sessions to deliberate on economic development negotiations and real property.

• 2025-2026 Budget discussion
• Development agreement negotiations with Placer Water Works
• Development agreement negotiations with Sweet Cheeks BBQ
• Real property deliberation regarding excess TxDOT property
• Approval for Director to attend TEDC Annual Conference

2025 08 11

The Eastland Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a 12-foot front setback variance for a remodel at 814 W Main Street. The board may also vote on adding two alternate members and receive a staff update.

• Public hearing on 12-foot front setback variance for 814 W Main Street remodel
• Consider adding Jill Warren as alternate board member
• Consider adding James Doyle as alternate board member

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The Eastland Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to allow a 12-foot variance from the required front property setback for a remodel at 814 W Main Street. The board may also discuss adding two alternate members to its roster.

• 12-foot variance from front setback at 814 W Main Street for remodel
• Public hearing on Case #B25-001
• Discussion on adding Jill Warren and James Doyle as alternate board members

2025 08 11

The board approved equipment funding for two businesses and updated bank signature requirements. They also authorized the Executive Director to attend a conference in San Antonio.

• Approved $54,000 for Sweet Cheeks BBQ equipment purchase, contingent on lease terms and legal approval
• Approved funding for Placer Water Works for a compressor and a shear, contingent on property closing and dirt work
• Established a $500 threshold for expenditures requiring only one signature
• Removed Terry Slavens from bank signature cards
• Authorized Executive Director to attend the TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio, October 29-31, 2025

2025 08 07 called

The City Commission met to approve construction quotes and discuss airport lease transfers. The body decided on funding for fire department facility improvements.

• Approved $38,520.98 quote from Brian Kilgore Construction, LLC for Fire Department repairs
• Discussion of airport lease transfers for Hangar 5 and Hangar 6

2025 08 07 Called

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on two specific items. The meeting includes a period for public comment on subjects not listed on the agenda.

• Quote from Brian Kilgore Construction, LLC for Fire Department Repairs
• Transfer of a lease at the airport

2025 07 21

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss several funding requests and administrative appointments. The body is considering a resolution to suspend an Oncor electric delivery rate change to allow for further study and negotiation. Other items include wildfire mitigation grant awards and street closures for parades.

• Resolution 2025-09 and 2025-10 regarding street closures for RipFest and Lighted Christmas parades
• Resolution 2025-11 to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change
• Funding requests from Eastland Lions Club for City Park playground equipment and the Lyric Art Center
• Bids for wildfire mitigation grant equipment and IWorQ software
• Appointment of James Doyle to the Eastland Economic Development Board

2025 07 21

The City Commission decided on several funding requests and administrative appointments. The body also took action to suspend a requested rate change from Oncor Electric Delivery Company.

• Approved $40,000 in additional funds from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the Eastland Lions Club playground project
• Approved $2,586.65 for the Lyric Art Center to purchase building insurance
• Ratified the termination of Joint Elections Administrator Bekky Rollins
• Appointed James Doyle to the Eastland Economic Development Board through September 2027
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change effective date of July 31, 2025

2025 07 16

The Historic Preservation Board will discuss grant applications for 2026 and the use of remaining 2025 grant funds. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.

• 2026 grant application for Eastland Centennial Memorial Library
• 2026 grant application for Eastland Community Foundation
• Usage of remaining 2025 Grant Funds

2025 07 07

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential changes to its bylaws and facility improvements. The board may take action on equipment replacements and memorial placements.

• Amending the Bylaws
• Placement of a memorial plaque
• Replacing refrigerators for concession stand
• Field updates

2025 07 07

The Youth Sports Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve an amendment to the bylaws allowing members to serve on both boards. Items on memorial plaques, refrigerator replacement, and other topics were tabled for future discussion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve bylaws amendment (unanimous)
• Memorial plaque placement item tabled until next meeting
• Refrigerator replacement item tabled until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 07 03 Called

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a subordination agreement and a real estate agreement amendment. These items involve a 2021 loan and a development agreement.

• Subordination agreement regarding April 2021 loan to Mira Enterprises
• Potential amendment to Economic Development Agreement with Batteas Real Estate

2025 07 03

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors met to address a loan agreement. The board decided on a subordination agreement related to a loan from April 2021.

• Approval of a subordination agreement regarding an April 2021 loan to Mira Enterprises
• Discussion of a potential amendment to the Economic Development Agreement with Batteas Real Estate

2025 06 24 Called

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially take action on economic development negotiations. This includes a planned executive session for deliberations.

• Economic development negotiations

2025 06 24 called

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors met to discuss economic development negotiations. The board voted to offer land in the business park to Rick and Kelly Van Meter of Placer Waterworks.

• Offer of 5 acres (pending survey) in the business park to Rick & Kelly Van Meter of Placer Waterworks for $25,000 an acre

2025 06 17

The board appointed James Doyle to a term ending in September 2027 and reviewed May 2025 financial reports. Members discussed upcoming residential and commercial developments and held two executive sessions with no action taken.

• Appointment of James Doyle to fulfill an unexpired term through 09/2027
• Approval of May 2025 financial reports with a request to verify a $1,000 marketing expenditure
• Discussion of a 'spec' house in the Old Rip Addition by developer Nicholas Petroff
• Planning of 'King Blvd' street through the old Stanley Ford property
• Report of a contract for property behind the Six Flags memorial on West Commerce

2025 06 17

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to discuss board membership and property boundaries. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations and real property.

• Appointment of James Doyle to fulfill an unexpired term ending 09/2027
• Property boundaries at Bartee Metals
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property

2025 06 16

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss funding for a volleyball tournament and playground equipment. The board is also considering a zoning change for a property in Daugherty’s Addition and the construction of pickleball courts.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-918 to change zoning of Lot 13 and north half of Lot 11, Block 36, Daugherty’s Addition from Local Business District (C1) to Single-Family Residence District (SF)
• Request from Ranger and Cisco College for Hotel Motel Tax Event Funds for the Wrangler Ranger Round Up Volleyball Tournament
• Request from Eastland Lions Club for matching grant funds for new playground equipment at the City Park
• Discussion on beginning the process of building pickleball courts at the City Park
• Status of property at 301 W. Commerce

2025 06 16

The City Commission approved several expenditures from Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue and voted to seek bids for new pickleball courts at the City Park. The body also approved a zoning change and decided against purchasing a private property at 301 W. Commerce.

• Approved $8,660 for the sixth annual Wrangler Ranger Round Up Volleyball Tournament
• Approved $25,000 for the Eastland Lions Club for City Park playground equipment
• Voted to seek bids and plans for 2-4 pickleball courts at the City Park
• Approved Ordinance 25-918 changing zoning from Local Business (C1) to Single-Family Residence (SF) for Lot 13 and north half of Lot 11, Block 36, Daugherty’s Addition
• Decided to collect fines from owner of 301 W. Commerce rather than purchasing the property

2025 06 02

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. They approved a June 9, 2025 meeting to begin uninstalling the old scoreboards and installing the new ones arriving June 5. A motion to permit Youth Sports Advisory Board members to also serve on the Eastland Sports Organization board was rejected after three members voted nay. The board also approved that each field representative maintain their own fields in the off‑season and have Scotty Roberts evaluate the complex’s sprinkler system, then adjourned.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting to start scoreboard installation (unanimous)
• Rejected motion allowing EYSAB members to serve on ESO board (3 nays)
• Approved field representatives to maintain fields off‑season and to have Scotty Roberts assess sprinkler system (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (unanimous)

2025 06 02

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will meet to discuss sports facility maintenance and administration. The board may take action on field updates and the use of fields for the upcoming flag football season.

• Scoreboard installation
• ESO board positions
• ESO use of fields for flag football season
• Off-season maintenance
• Field updates

2024 Water Quality Report

This document is a Consumer Confidence Report detailing the quality of drinking water provided to Eastland residents from January 1 to December 31, 2024. It lists test results for contaminants and disinfectants to ensure compliance with EPA regulations.

• Water source identified as purchased surface water from Lake Leon
• Copper levels measured at 0.648 ppm (below 1.3 ppm action level)
• Total Trihalomethanes detected at 73 ppb (below 80 ppb MCL)
• Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) detected at 41 ppb (below 60 ppb MCL)
• PFBA unregulated contaminant average level detected at 0.008333333 mg/L

2025 05 19

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 403 S. Daugherty from C2 Commercial to Single-Family. They will also discuss a contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers, changes to the Planning and Zoning Board, a request for emergency funding from the Appellate Court Museum, and a beautification program. A financial report, minutes approval, and reports from city departments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 25-918 to rezone 403 S. Daugherty from C2 to SF
• Discussion and consideration of a contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers, contingent upon grant approval
• Discussion and consideration of emergency funding request from the Austin McCloud – Appellate Court Museum
• Discussion and consideration of moving Penny Cate to alternate, adding Norman Owen as alternate, and James Doyle as full member on Planning and Zoning Board
• Discussion and consideration of a Beautification Program for the City of Eastland

2025 05 19

The City Commission approved a contingent contract for a police camera system and rezoned a property to single-family use. The body also updated Planning and Zoning board memberships and approved funding for downtown waste receptacles.

• Approved contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers ($56,000 total, 80/20 grant match, $9,333 annual fee)
• Approved rezoning of 403 S. Daugherty from C1 Local Business District to SF Single Family (Ordinance 25-918)
• Approved $2,760 for three metal trash receptacles for the Eastland Community Foundation
• Amended Resolution 2025-06 setting a May 23, 2025 deadline for a demolition permit at 301 W. Commerce
• Appointed James Doyle as a full board member and Norman Owen as an alternate to the Planning and Zoning Board

2025 05 14

The board approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting with a 3‑0 vote and one member absent. It also approved a $2,760 request to replace two 20‑year‑old wooden trash receptacles with metal ones, again by a 3‑0 vote with one absent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $2,760 fund request for metal trash receptacles (3‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 05 14

The Historic Preservation Board is holding a called meeting to consider an additional funds request from the Eastland Community Foundation for new outdoor waste receptacles. The board will also approve the minutes from November 2024 and hear public comments.

• Discuss and consider additional funds request from Eastland Community Foundation for new outdoor waste receptacles
• Approve the minutes of the November 20, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker

2025 05 12

The board approved the minutes of the March 10, 2025 meeting. It approved the rezoning of 403 S. Daugherty from C1 (Local Business District) to SF (Single Family). The board recommended moving Penny Cate to alternate and adding Norman Owen as an alternate and James Doyle as a full member. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved rezoning of 403 S. Daugherty from C1 to SF (3-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended moving Penny Cate from board member to alternate (3-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended adding Norman Owen as an alternate board member (3-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended adding James Doyle as a full board member (3-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 05 12

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. board approved several marketing contracts and office equipment purchases. The board also discussed a potential new Family Fun Center and an ongoing property transaction with TxDOT.

• One-year social media management contract with Raena St. Peter for $1,000 per month
• Agreement with Full Strut Media for $6,000 to produce promotional videos
• $50 per month budget for social media involvement prizes
• Approval for Executive Director Terry Slavens to purchase a new computer, scanner, and printer
• Correction of Billboard Lease amount to $2,400 in the March 17, 2025 minutes

2025 05 12 P & Z

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a property at 403 S. Daugherty from C2 Commercial to SF Single Family, allowing continued use as a single-family home. The board will also consider changes to board membership, including moving a current member to alternate and adding new members. Additionally, the board will vote on minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for rezone of 403 S. Daugherty (Parcel #12592) from C2 Commercial to SF Single Family
• Consider moving Penny Cate from board member to alternate
• Consider adding Norman Owen as an alternate board member
• Consider adding James Doyle as a full board member
• Approve minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting

2025 05 12 EEDI

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to discuss personnel matters and real property values in executive session. The board will also consider a promotional video, a new computer, and social media giveaways.

• Executive session regarding personnel matter - contract labor
• Executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
• Promotional video
• Purchase of a new computer
• Social media giveaways

2025 05 06

This called meeting includes canvassing the May 3 general election, administering oaths to elected officials, and electing city officers. The board will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to demolish a structure at 301 W. Commerce as a danger to persons or property, and consider accepting that property.

• Approve canvass of May 3, 2025 General Election
• Administer Oath of Office to elected officials
• Election of City Officers
• Resolution 2025-06 to demolish structure at 301 W. Commerce as dangerous
• Discussion on potential acceptance of property at 301 W. Commerce

2025 05 05

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss future budget items for each field and complex, field updates, and a finance report. They will also consider approving the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. No final decisions are required on the budget items, which are under discussion only.

• Discussion of future budget items for each field and complex as a whole
• Discussion and consideration of field updates
• Discussion and consideration of finance report
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting

2025 05 05

The Youth Sports Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members discussed future budget needs for several fields and the concession stand, but no formal approvals were made. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 p.m. (unanimous)

2025 05 04

The Board approved the minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved a variance permitting an additional cargo container on the residential property at 1411 S Lamar. Both motions passed with all four members voting aye and no nays.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for a second cargo container at 1411 S Lamar (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

2025 Water Quality Report

The City of Eastland has published its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025, covering January to December. The report includes a violation for an inadequate or late Consumer Confidence Report during July 2025 through January 2026. It provides test results for regulated contaminants, lead and copper levels, and unregulated PFBA sampling.

• Violation: Inadequate Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from July 2025 to January 2026
• Lead and copper results: 90th percentile lead at 0 ppb (AL 15 ppb), copper at 0.648 ppm (AL 1.3 ppm)
• Disinfection byproducts: HAA5 at 1488 E. Main (57 ppb) and 906 Oak Hollow (59 ppb) near MCL of 60 ppb
• Unregulated contaminant PFBA detected at average 0.0083 mg/L in 2024 (UCMR5)
• Water source: Purchased surface water from Eastland County Water Supply District

2025 04 29 called

The City Commission held a called meeting and approved the second reading of Ordinance 25-917, adding a process to take immediate action against buildings that pose an imminent threat to persons or property. The ordinance was prompted by a roof collapse from an abandoned building onto an occupied building during an April 3 thunderstorm. The vote was 3-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Second reading and approval of Ordinance 25-917 adding Section 5-87 'Dangerous Creating an Imminent Threat' to the building code
• Ordinance response to April 3 thunderstorm that caused abandoned building roof collapse onto occupied building
• 3-0 vote (Commissioners Jones, Stuart, Vernon aye; Doyle and Rossander absent)
• Meeting lasted 12 minutes, from 9:00 to 9:12 a.m.

2025 04 29

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss and consider approving the second reading of Ordinance 25-917, which would add a process for taking immediate action against buildings that pose an imminent threat to persons or property. The ordinance revises existing dangerous building regulations. Public comment is also permitted.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-917 to add 'Dangerous Creating an Imminent Threat' to the building code
• Allows City Commission immediate action against buildings endangering persons or property
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (5 minutes per speaker)

2025 04 21

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly vote on several funding requests and two ordinances. Items include funding for the Lyric Art Center’s young thespian camp, Eastland County Museum water line repairs, and a $5,000 request from the Eastland High All Class Reunion from hotel/motel occupancy tax. The board will also take action on the second reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone property from AO to C2, and the first reading of Ordinance 25-917 to add a process for immediate action against dangerous buildings that pose an imminent threat.

• Request from Lyric Art Center for funds for Bankhead Community Theatre’s Young Thespian Camp
• Request from Eastland County Museum for assistance with water line repair costs
• Request for $5,000 from Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax for Eastland High All Class Reunion
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone property from AO to C2
• First reading of Ordinance 25-917 to add Section 5-87 'Dangerous Creating an Imminent Threat' to the code

2025 04 21

The Eastland City Commission approved three funding requests from hotel/motel tax funds: $5,525 for the Bankhead Community Theatre's Young Thespian Camp, $9,167.19 for Eastland County Museum water line repairs, and $10,000 for the Eastland High All Class Reunion. The commission also approved the second reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone a property from AO to C2, and the first reading of Ordinance 25-917 to allow immediate action against buildings posing an imminent threat. Department reports were presented on finances, code compliance, police, and fire activity.

• Approved $5,525 from hotel/motel tax for Bankhead Community Theatre Young Thespian Camp (MTI Kids production of Willy Wonka Kids)
• Approved $9,167.19 from hotel/motel tax for Eastland County Museum repairs from a broken water line (27,000 gallons lost)
• Approved $10,000 from hotel/motel tax for Eastland High All Class Reunion (originally requested $5,000, increased to $10,000)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone property from AO to C2
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-917 adding Section 5-87 for immediate action against dangerous buildings (prompted by storm damage on W. Commerce Street)

2025 04 16 of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that one or more city commissioners may attend a Lion Kenneth Chapman Pavilion ribbon cutting on April 19, 2025. No formal action, deliberation, or city business will occur; no minutes will be taken. The notice complies with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Lion Kenneth Chapman Pavilion ribbon cutting on April 19, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
• Event location: Eastland City Park, Eastland, Texas
• Notice posted April 16, 2025 on city bulletin board and website

2025 04 14

The Eastland Economic Development Board will meet to consider routine financial reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and take public comment. The board will discuss selecting a company for a promotional video, purchasing tables for a reunion committee, buying a new computer for the executive director, and deliberating on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (including an executive session). No dollar amounts are specified for any item.

• Discuss and select company for a promotional video
• Consider purchase of tables for the Reunion Committee
• Consider purchase of a new computer for the Executive Director
• Discuss purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (executive session authorized)

2025 04 07

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will discuss and consider several items including restroom management, a Complex Usage Agreement, Diamond Pro use, field updates, drainage updates, and a finance report. The board may also take action on these items.

• Discussion and consideration of responsibility for restroom management
• Discussion and consideration of Complex Usage Agreement
• Discussion and consideration of Diamond Pro use
• Discussion and consideration of field updates and drainage updates
• Discussion and consideration of Finance Report

2025 04 07

The Youth Sports Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It authorized seeking pricing information for smart locks for restroom management. The board approved the Complex Usage Agreement and its updated Rules and Regulations. A motion to table further acquisition of Diamond Pro material was also passed.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized seeking pricing information for smart restroom locks (unanimous)
• Approved the Complex Usage Agreement and updated Rules (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on acquiring more Diamond Pro until next budget cycle (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

2025 03 17

The City Commission decided on several zoning changes, including a request for a restaurant at 3900 I-20. The body also approved funding for park drainage and cancelled the May 3, 2025 election due to unopposed candidates.

• Approved rezoning of 3900 I-20 from AO to C2 for a potential restaurant
• Approved $25,848 for Eastland Ball Park improvements using Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
• Cancelled May 3, 2025 election via Resolution 2025-04
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-915 regarding the comprehensive rate and fee schedule
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-914 creating a Limited Business Zoning District

2025 03 17 EEDI

The Eastland Economic Development Board will discuss and potentially act on renewing a billboard lease, sending the executive director to a rural communities conference, and hiring Eastex Productions to create a promotional video. The meeting also includes a finance report and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discuss and consider renewing the lease of a billboard
• Discuss and consider sending Executive Director Terry Slavens to the ARCIT Annual Conference
• Discuss and consider engaging Eastex Productions for a video highlighting Eastland
• Finance report and approval of February 2025 board meeting minutes
• Public comments (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)

2025 03 17 Commission

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone 3900 I-20 from AO (Ag Open) to C2 Commercial for a restaurant. The board also will take second readings on ordinances updating cargo container uses, creating a limited business zoning district, and adopting an amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule. Other items include a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month, board appointments, and cancellation of the May 3 election.

• Public Hearing Case# 25-002: request to rezone 3900 I-20 (Parcel #18210) from AO to C2 for a restaurant
• First reading of Ordinance 25-916 to rezone the property
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-913 updating Cargo Container uses
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-914 creating a Limited Business Zoning District
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-915 adopting an amended Comprehensive Rate and Fee Schedule

2025 03 17

The Eastland Economic Development Inc. Board approved the February 2025 finance report and minutes from two prior meetings. They renewed an annual billboard lease on East Main for $2,500 and authorized Executive Director Terry Slavens to attend the ARCIT conference in Granbury. The board also discussed commissioning a promotional video for Eastland and received updates on office relocation and local business activity.

• Approved February 2025 finance report
• Approved minutes of February 10 and February 24, 2025 meetings
• Renewed annual billboard lease on East Main for $2,500
• Authorized Executive Director Terry Slavens to attend ARCIT conference April 1-2, 2025
• Discussed engaging Eastex Productions to produce a promotional video for Eastland

2025 03 10 P & Z

The Eastland Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on I-20. The board will discuss and take action on whether to change the zoning to allow for a restaurant.

• Public hearing for P&Z case 25-002: request to rezone 3900 I-20 from 'AO' Ag Open to 'C2' Commercial for a restaurant

2025 03 10

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request by Julie Dhaliwal to rezone the entire parcel at 3900 I-20, Parcel #18210, from a mix of C2 Commercial and AO Agricultural Open to C2 Commercial, to allow for future development including a possible restaurant. The motion passed 3-0 with two members absent. A speaker from the adjacent La Hacienda Restaurant raised concerns about truck parking, which the board noted but did not add conditions to the approval.

• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025 meeting (3-0, two absent).
• Approved the rezone of 3900 I-20, Parcel #18210, to C2 Commercial (3-0, two absent).

2025 03 04 EYSAB

The Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board will discuss and consider several operational items at its regular meeting, including a board member resignation and appointment, restrooms and possible temporary facilities, a complex usage agreement, drainage quotes and efforts, updates on field improvements, and finances. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion and consideration items.

• Discussion of restrooms and possible temporary facilities
• Discussion of complex usage agreement
• Discussion of drainage quotes and efforts
• Discussion of updates on field improvements

2025 03 04

The Youth Sports Advisory Board accepted Marcus Bartee's resignation and appointed Mitch Bradford to fill the vacancy. They approved renting port-a-potties during restroom renovations, continuing work on a complex usage agreement, and accepting a $25,848 drainage quote from Hi Caliber, LLC, which will be funded by the city and require City Commission approval. Field improvement updates were discussed, and no action was taken on finances.

• Approved minutes of the February 11, 2025 meeting.
• Accepted the resignation of Marcus Bartee from the board.
• Approved Mitch Bradford as a new board member.
• Approved working with ESO to obtain port-a-potties during restroom renovations.
• Approved continuing to write the Eastland Complex Usage Agreement.
• Approved accepting the Hi Caliber, LLC drainage quote for $25,848.
• Approved allowing Barrett Thomasson to purchase chain link fence for the T-Ball fields.

2025 03 03 BOA

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss board member positions and alternates. The board may also take action on appointing Rebecca Massingill to the board.

• Appointment of Rebecca Massingill to the board
• Discussion of board member positions and alternates
• Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting

2025 EASTLAND FS AUDIT

The City Council will review the comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended September 30, 2025, which received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion from independent auditor Caroline McLane, CPA. The report shows total net position of $20,258,685, an increase of $6,622,130 over the prior year, and a general fund unassigned balance of $2,880,016. The audit also notes the implementation of GASB Statement No. 96 on subscription-based IT arrangements.

• Unmodified audit opinion issued for FY 2025 financial statements
• Net position increased by $6,622,130 to $20,258,685
• General fund unassigned balance rose by $115,171 to $2,880,016
• Total assets increased by $5,745,374 primarily due to construction in progress for enterprise funds
• Implementation of GASB Statement No. 96 on subscription-based IT arrangements

2025 02 24 EEDI Called

The Eastland Economic Development Board of Directors is holding a called meeting with a single substantive item: discussing and possibly taking action on excess property owned by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss and consider excess TxDOT property

2025 02 24

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. board voted to acquire 0.8905 acres of excess TxDOT property at the corner of E. Main/N.E. Service Road for $156,000. They also discussed but declined a request to fund demolition of an old building on the Jay Way property, and rescheduled their March meeting to March 17.

• Approved purchase of 0.8905 acres of excess TxDOT property for $156,000
• Public hearing held on property acquisition
• Discussed but declined funding demolition of old Jay Way building
• March meeting rescheduled to March 17, 2025
• Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

2025 02 18

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request for hotel motel tax funds, updates on the Lyric Art Center, and multiple ordinance readings. Notable actions include a second reading for cemetery urn garden provisions, a specific use permit for an apartment, and first readings for updating cargo container regulations, creating a limited business zoning district, and adopting a new city services rate and fee schedule. The board will also consider renewing participation in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and approving a master service agreement with Kennedy Computer Solutions. Departmental reports from the manager, code compliance, police, and fire chief will follow.

• Request by Billy Bob Brown for Hotel Motel Tax Event Funds for second annual Carbon Classic Weekend (roping event)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-911 adding provisions for Pecan Grove Urn Garden in Eastland Cemetery
• Discussion of Planning & Zoning Case# 25-001 for a Specific Use Permit for an apartment in a C1 District with variance
• First reading of Ordinance 25-915 adopting an amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule for city services
• Resolution 2025-03 to continue membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee with a per capita fee

2025 02 18

The City Commission approved a Specific Use Permit for an apartment in a C1 district with a variance for the entire structure, along with first readings of ordinances on cargo containers, a new Limited Business Zoning District, and an updated Rate and Fee Schedule. They also awarded $16,320 in hotel motel tax funds for the second annual Carbon Classic Weekend roping event, removed and appointed members to the Eastland Youth Sports Advisory Board, and adopted a resolution to continue participation in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. The commission discussed the state of affairs of the Lyric Art Center and received a city manager report on street improvements including work on West Moss Street and East White Street.

• Approved $16,320 in Hotel Motel Tax Event Funds to Billy Bob Brown for sponsorship of the second annual Carbon Classic Weekend (Roping Event) on May 17-18, 2025
• Approved Planning & Zoning Case# 25-001 for a Specific Use Permit to use a property as an apartment in a C1 District, with a variance allowing the entire structure for that use
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-913 updating cargo container uses with new regulations
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-914 creating a Limited Business Zoning District near residential areas
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-915 amending the City's Rate and Fee Schedule

2025 02 11

The board removed one member for non-attendance and appointed Barrett Thomasson to the board. The board also approved Layne Payne to run concessions for the ESO season. A proposal for ballpark drainage mitigation was tabled.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Removed Juan Ojeda from the board (unanimous)
• Appointed Barrett Thomasson to the board (unanimous)
• Tabled Brandon’s Dozer Service drainage quote until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Layne Payne to run concessions for the ESO season (unanimous)

2025 02 10

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a new Limited Business Zoning District and updated regulations for cargo container use. The board also granted a specific use permit for a residential conversion at 208 South Lamar.

• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit and variance for apartments at 208 South Lamar (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-913 updating Cargo Container uses (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-914 creating a Limited Business Zoning District (3-0)

2025 02 10

The Eastland Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors met to handle personnel changes and financial reports. The board approved the employment contract for Executive Director Terry Slavens and accepted his resignation from the board.

• Approval of the Executive Director's contract
• Acceptance of Terry Slavens' resignation from the board
• Approval of December 2024 and January 2025 financial reports
• Report on Old Rip addition road completion
• Report on purchase and remodeling of the old Jay Way building on W. Main by Daniel Jackson

2025 01 21

At its regular meeting, the City Commission approved resolutions ordering the May 3 general election and authorizing continued participation with the Oncor cities steering committee with a per capita fee. They adopted an amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule including cemetery space costs, after tabling a related cemetery ordinance. The commission also received reports on finances, code compliance, police and fire activity.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 ordering the May 3, 2025 general election.
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 authorizing continued participation with Oncor steering committee and payment of 11 cents per capita.
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-912 adopting amended Rate and Fee Schedule including cemetery space costs (effective Jan 1, 2025).
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 25-911 regarding Pecan Grove Urn Garden provisions until next meeting.
• Heard code compliance report: abatement of property at 207 W. Patterson cost $9,489; police report noted 7 arrests, 625 traffic stops, 179 citations; fire report 112 calls.

2025 01 21

The Eastland Board of City Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote on a new comprehensive rate and fee schedule (Ordinance 25-912) and an amendment to cemetery regulations (Ordinance 25-911). They will also consider resolutions to order the May general election and authorize continued participation in the Oncor steering committee with a per-capita payment of 11 cents. An executive session for city manager personnel matters is scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-01 ordering the May general election
• Resolution 2025-02 authorizing continued Oncor steering committee participation and 11-cent per capita payment
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-911 amending cemetery chapter for Pecan Grove Urn Garden
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-912 adopting amended comprehensive rate and fee schedule
• Convene executive session for personnel matters - City Manager

2025 01 07

The Youth Sports Advisory Board elected new officers, approved a chalk expenditure, and scheduled a town hall meeting. No major budget decisions were made beyond the chalk purchase.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Steven Gustin as President (unanimous)
• Elected Bucky Williams as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Elected Scotty Kanady as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Jacob Page as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure for chalk for fields (unanimous)
• Scheduled town hall meeting for January 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)