Hearne public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of November 2025 meeting minutes, accounts payable for mid‑November, and two grant resolutions to fund downtown and Capital Park improvements through the Hearne Economic Development and Community Development Corporations. Council members will also vote on an ordinance amendment adding a prohibition on placing grass clippings, yard waste, and other debris in public streets, alleys, gutters, and storm drains. Separate discussion will address real‑property matters concerning Hoyt’s downtown property, which may move to executive session.
- Approve minutes from the City of Hearne Council meeting of November 2025
- Approve accounts payable from November 16‑30, 2025
- Approve grant resolutions to fund downtown improvements and Capital Park improvements via Hearne Economic Development Corp. and Hearne Community Development Corp.
- Amend the city ordinance to prohibit dumping grass clippings, yard waste, and debris in streets, alleys, gutters, and storm drains
- Discuss real‑property issue – Hoyt’s downtown property – with possible executive‑session deliberation
City Council
The City Council will consider grants for business parking improvements and the acquisition of equipment. The body will also discuss a state highway maintenance agreement and real property related to the industrial park.
- Grants for parking facility improvements for Scraphouse Sports, LLC and Glorider, LLC
- Funding for equipment acquisition for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Resolution agreement with the State of Texas for state highway maintenance and regulation
- Proposal for the TDHCA Home-Housing Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Assistance Program
- Discussion and action on real property regarding the industrial park
Building Standards Advisory Committee
The Building Standards Advisory Committee will hold public hearings on its findings for multiple residential building projects at specific addresses in Hearne. The meeting also includes discussion and possible approval of the October 9, 2025 record and consideration of new committee members.
- Public hearing for residential building at 406 E Bradford St; LT 2, 3, E15 of 4 BL 202
- Public hearing for residential building at 803 Highland St; LT 10, 41, 12 BL 10 Southside Addn
- Public hearing for residential building at 1310 Philen St; LT 6 BLK 432
- Public hearing for residential building at 402 W 7th St; LTs 415 thru 20
- Public hearing for residential building at 602 Karney St; LTs 10 & 11 BLK 19 Southside Addn
City Council
The council will vote on a consent agenda to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and accounts payable for October 16‑31, 2025. Council members will discuss and possibly approve a resolution agreement with the State of Texas for maintenance, control, and regulation of certain state highways in Hearne, and to declare an emergency. The meeting also includes executive‑session and open‑session discussion of Hoyt’s Property downtown under Chapter 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
- Approve minutes from the City of Hearne council meeting of October 21, 2025
- Approve accounts payable from October 16, 2025 through October 31, 2025
- Approve resolution agreement dated November 4, 2025 with the State of Texas for highway maintenance and emergency declaration
- Executive session discussion of Hoyt’s Property downtown pursuant to Chapter 551.072
- Open session discussion of Hoyt’s Property downtown pursuant to Chapter 551.072
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a variance request for properties at 507 and 509 Milam and authorizing the issuance of a 2025 Limited Tax Note. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and accounts payable.
- Approve variance request for 507 and 509 Milam
- Authorize issuance of City of Hearne Limited Tax Note Series 2025
- Approve minutes from October 7, 2025, and October 14, 2025
- Approve accounts payable from October 1, 2025, through October 15, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a special workshop to receive a presentation from Frank McCamant with McCamant Consulting LLC. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Presentation by Frank McCamant with McCamant Consulting LLC
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider a variance request for parcels 507 Milam (south 75 ft of lots 9 & 10, block 315) and 509 Milam (north 50 ft of lots 9 & 10, block 315). The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the September 16 minutes and accounts payable, and will hold executive and open sessions on personnel matters for the Planning & Zoning Commission and Building Standard Committee. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve minutes from the September 16, 2025 council meeting (consent agenda)
- Approve accounts payable for September 16‑30, 2025 (consent agenda)
- Discussion and/or action to approve the variance request for 507 Milam and 509 Milam
- Executive session: consultation on personnel matters for the P&Z Commission and Building Standard Committee
- Open session: discussion on personnel matters for the P&Z Commission and Building Standard Committee
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-2026 budget and tax levy ordinance. The body will also consider grants for business expansion and infrastructure improvements.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.72550 per $100
- Grants for Memorial Funeral Home, airport improvements, and parking facilities for Norwood and Teal
- Bid recommendation for MEI to relocate a three-phase overhead power line for US79 widening
- Notice of intent to file an application with USDA Rural Development
- Appointment of board members to the Building Standards Committee
City Council
The City Council will review several grant proposals from the Hearne Economic Development Corporation (Type A) and Community Development Corporation (Type B). The meeting also includes a discussion proposal for a senior citizen project with Ola Redmon.
- Hearne Economic Development Corporation (Type A) 2025-2026 budget proposal
- Grant to promote new and expanding business for Memorial Funeral Home
- Grant for parking facility improvements at Norwood and Teal
- Grant for airport improvements
- Grant for Godfrey Gentry playground equipment improvements
City Council
The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an economic development agreement with Zolton Group, LLC (aka Memorial Funeral Home) to promote commercial activity. The meeting will also discuss the proposed 2025-2026 tax rate, additional debt for the fiscal year, and an energy savings performance contract with Centrica Business Solutions. A deannexation from the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) will also be considered.
- Approve economic development agreement with Zolton Group, LLC for $X (per Texas Local Government Code §501-506)
- Discuss and vote on proposed 2025-2026 tax rate
- Discuss and vote on additional fiscal year debt for 2025-2026
- Approve energy savings performance contract with Centrica Business Solutions
- Approve or reject deannexation from extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025-2026 budget. This meeting is designated as a budget workshop.
- Discussion and/or action on the 2025-2026 budget
City Council
The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025-2026 budget. This meeting determines how city funds will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Discussion and/or action on the 2025-2026 budget
City Council
The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025-2026 budget. This meeting determines how city funds will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Discussion and/or action on the 2025-2026 budget
City Council
The City Council will discuss a tax abatement agreement with GATX Corporation and the proposed 2025-2026 budget for the Hearne Community Development Corporation. The body is also considering ordinances regarding manufactured homes and other code updates.
- Tax abatement agreement with GATX Corporation
- Hearne Community Development Corporation 2025-2026 proposed budget
- Adoption and repeal of Code of Ordinances Chapter 3, Article 6, Division 1 for manufactured homes
- Repeal of Section 12.02.006 and replacement of Section 12.02.007 of the Code of Ordinances
- Payment of $70,959.05 to Access Disposal/Frontier Waste Solutions LLC
City Council
The City Council will consider a second reading of an economic development agreement with Brazos Bridge Wealth Partners L.L.C. and a grant from local development corporations. The body will also discuss and potentially approve two property replats.
- Economic development agreement with Brazos Bridge Wealth Partners L.L.C.
- Grant from Economic Development Corporation (Type A) and Hearne Community Development Corporation (Type B)
- Replat of AB 41 F Ruiz TR 0 (Lt 11 Bl A Rohde Addn-Hearne)
- Replat of AB 21 TR 220-B G Nixon Rhoda Kennedy 4.757 acres (Loya Garden)
- Accounts payable from June 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss establishing a reinvestment zone for a 139.434-acre GATX property on W US Highway 79. The body is also considering an economic development agreement with Brazos Bridge Wealth Partners L.L.C. and adopting a new citizen participation plan.
- Public hearing for reinvestment zone at GATX property (W US Highway 79, 139.434 acres)
- Economic development agreement with Brazos Bridge Wealth Partners L.L.C.
- Grant acceptance from Economic Development Corporation (Type A) and Community Development Corporation (Type B)
- Adoption of Citizen Participation Plan including excessive force and grievance procedures
- Approval of accounts payable from June 1, 2025, through June 15, 2025
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions to participate in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program and authorize funds for equipment acquisition. The meeting also includes discussions on police personnel and downtown real property.
- Grant application for Bob Jones Park, Godfrey Gentry Park, and Ruben Gomez East Side Park
- Funding authorization from HEDC Type-A and HCDC Type-B for equipment acquisition
- Personnel matters concerning the Police Department
- Real property discussion regarding Hoyt’s property downtown
- Approval of accounts payable from May 16, 2025, through May 31, 2025
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt new rate schedules for the municipal water and electric utility systems. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for Council Places 1, 3, and 5 and the election of a Mayor Pro-Tem.
- Adoption of water utility rate schedules for the municipal water system
- Adoption of electric utility rate schedules for the municipal system
- Requested variances for 1120 W 10th Street
- Presentation on the GLO-CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program grant
- Approval of accounts payable from April 16, 2025, through May 15, 2025
City Council
The Hearne City Council is holding a workshop and retreat to discuss city finances, the 2025 tax rate, the 2024-2025 budget and fees, city planning, and upcoming projects. This is a discussion-only session with no formal votes scheduled. Public comments on agenda items are permitted during the meeting.
- Discussion on city finances and the 2025 tax rate
- Review of the 2024-2025 budget and fees
- Discussion of city planning and upcoming projects
- Meeting held at Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown (Austin, Texas)
- Public comments allowed for agenda items (3-minute limit)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving the audit presentation by Don Allman and a resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual documents under the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program through the General Land Office. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from April 1, 2025, and accounts payable from April 1–15, 2025.
- Approve minutes from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting
- Approve accounts payable from April 1 through April 15, 2025
- Discussion and action on audit presentation by Don Allman
- Resolution designating authorized signatories for CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program contracts
City Council
The City Council will discuss the approval of license plate reader cameras via an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. The body will also consider an ordinance for temporary speed zones and a grant application for downtown revitalization.
- Approval of license plate reader cameras through a Texas Department of Transportation agreement
- Ordinance designating temporary speed zones of 30 miles per hour or more
- Grant funding from Best Friends Animal Society (Paws in the Field Challenge)
- Texas Community Development Block Grant application for the Downtown Revitalization Program
- Acceptance of Ana Vlahos' resignation from the Planning and Zoning Committee
City Council
The Hearne City Council will discuss and vote on several items including approving a single-family zoning ordinance, annexing a 258.18-acre tract north of Highway 485, and approving a plat for the Iron Oak Reserve neighborhood. They will also consider selecting service providers for a Texas Community Development Block Grant downtown revitalization project and authorizing related contracts. The consent agenda includes approval of March 4, 2025 minutes and accounts payable from March 1 through March 15, 2025. A city manager update on grants is also scheduled.
- Discussion and action to approve 1-F-12 single-family zoning ordinance
- Discussion and action to annex a 258.18-acre tract north of Hwy 485 (between Hwy 6 and Vaughn Lane)
- Discussion and action to approve plat for Iron Oak Reserve Neighborhood
- Discussion and action to select a service provider for TX CDBG Downtown application preparation/implementation
- Discussion and action to approve resolution authorizing professional service contracts for CDBG Downtown Revitalization/Main Street Program
Building Standards Advisory Committee
The agenda indicates there will be no meeting for March 2025. Only public comment periods and procedural items are listed; no substantive business is scheduled.
- No meeting for March 2025
- Public comments limited to three minutes per person
City Council
The City Council will discuss certifying unopposed candidates and canceling the May 3 elections for Council Places 1, 3, and 5. The body will also review the year-end 2024 financial report and a new cyber security policy.
- Cancellation of May 3 elections for Council Place 1 (Ruben Gomez), Place 3 (LaShunda White), and Place 5 (Emmett Aguirre)
- Adoption of City of Hearne cyber security policies
- Quarterly financial review for the year ended December 2024
- Discussion and action on real property regarding Hoyt's property downtown
- City Manager update on downtown sidewalks
City Council
The Hearne City Council will consider approving a resolution to adopt city cybersecurity policies and discuss the quarterly financial review for the year ended December 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and accounts payable for February 1-15, 2025. Public comments are accepted on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approve resolution adopting city cybersecurity policies
- Review and approve quarterly financial report for 2024
- Approve minutes of February 4, 2025 council meeting
- Approve accounts payable for February 1-15, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed annexation of multiple tracts totaling about 262.93 acres (AB 31 TR 220-B, TR 27 & 28G, and AB 304 WM PERRY TR 12). The council will also discuss and possibly vote on selecting SouthStar Bank for depository services, adopting CDBG civil rights policies, and proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable from January 16, 2024 through January 31, 2025.
- Public hearing on annexation of AB 31 TR 220-B (4.757 acres), AB 31 TR 27 & 28G (10.43 and 163.82 acres), and AB 304 WM PERRY TR 12 (83.93 acres)
- Discussion and/or action to approve Hearne Depository Services RFP with SouthStar Bank
- Discussion and/or action to adopt required CDBG Civil Rights Policies
- Discussion and/or action to proclaim April as Fair Housing Month
- Consent agenda: approve January 21, 2025 council minutes and accounts payable totaling over $300,000
City Council
The Hearne City Council will discuss and vote on removing a board member from the Type B Board, applying for a U.S. Department of Energy grant for rural energy improvements, and annexing a 4.757-acre tract. Consent agenda items include approving minutes from January 7, 2025, and accounts payable for January 1-15, 2025.
- Discussion and possible removal of board member Waymona Carroll from the Type B Board
- Application for DOE grant DE-FOA-0003428 for energy improvements in rural areas in partnership with Centrica
- Annexation of AB 31 TR 220-B (4.757 acres; G A Nixon/Rhoda Kennedy property)
- Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 council meeting
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $68,894.13 (selected payments listed in agenda packet)
City Council
The Hearne City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a petition to annex approximately 255 acres of vacant land adjacent to the city limits at FM 485 near Royal Oak Drive. Other actions include approving a resolution for the May 3, 2025 general election, contracting with Robertson County for election administration, repealing and replacing the drought contingency plan, and accepting two grants from Best Friends Animal Society. The council will also consider a replatting at Milam and 107 Street, a subdivision at 322 Green St, a variance for 600 Houston property, and authorizing RFPs for downtown revitalization funding. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations regarding Hoyt's Downtown Building.
- Annexation petition for ~255 acres at FM 485 near Royal Oak Drive
- Ordinance to repeal and replace the city's drought contingency plan
- Resolution for May 3, 2025 general election (Places 2,4,6) and contract with Robertson County election administrator
- Acceptance of two grants from Best Friends Animal Society
- Authorizing RFPs and CDBG application for Downtown Revitalization Fund 2025