Dayton public meetings in 2024

City Council

The council will consider several actions, including approving the October finance reports and meeting minutes. They will vote on a zoning map amendment to change the property at 4545 FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to Industrial. Other items include authorizing road closures, adopting festival dates for the 2025 Ole Tyme Days Festival, and approving contracts for a fiber relocation project and a disaster recovery program. The meeting also includes closed‑session discussions on economic development, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance No. O2024-28 rezoning 4545 FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to Industrial.
• Resolution No. R2024-91 authorizing the Dayton Police Chief to approve road closures on city streets.
• Resolution No. R2024-94 contracting with Global Fiber Works for the US Hwy 90 Fiber Relocation Project.
• Resolution No. R2024-96 rejecting all bids for the Waring to N Colbert repavement project and directing a rebid.
• Resolution No. R2024-100 approving a contract for administrative services for the Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program funded by the Texas General Land Office.

The Dayton City Council voted 4-1 to terminate the City Manager with cause and appointed Derek Woods as Interim City Manager with a $1,950 monthly stipend. The council also approved a zoning change for an industrial site, a development agreement for a ~1,000-home subdivision, and several other resolutions. One item, the DayNet vehicle purchase, was tabled.

• Terminated City Manager with cause; named Derek Woods Interim City Manager with $1,950/month stipend (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance O2024-28: rezone 4545 FM 1960 from RA to Industrial with site plan (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R2024-105: development agreement with M/I Homes for ~1,000 homes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2024-106: utility agreement with M/I Homes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2024-92: Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival dates April 11-13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution R2024-93: DayNet vehicle purchase until next month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2024-94: $149,126.44 contract with Global Fiber Works for fiber relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2024-96: rejected bids for Waring to N Colbert repavement, authorized rebid (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning amendment for a property on FM 1960 and a contract for the Waco St. Extension Project. The body will also review agreements related to Dayton Public Improvement District No. 6 and a grant application for the 2025-2026 Community Development Fund.

• Ordinance O2024-28: Zoning change from Rural/Agricultural to Industrial for 4545 FM 1960
• Resolution R2024-84: Contract with Carter Construction for Waco St. Extension Project
• Resolution R2024-83: Texas Community Development Block Grant application for 2025-2026
• Resolution R2024-85 and R2024-86: Development and Professional Services Agreements for Dayton Public Improvement District No. 6
• Resolutions R2024-89 and R2024-88: Closure of Church St. on October 26 and 27

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special called meeting to deliberate personnel matters regarding the City Manager in a closed executive session. No public action is listed on the agenda beyond possible follow-up after the closed session.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a planning workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget.

• Review and discussion of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the FY 2024‑25 budget, setting the ad valorem tax rate, and approving a zoning map amendment for a property on FM 1960. Additional items include a conditional use permit for an office with semi‑trailer parking at 12615 Hwy 146, a resolution to change the Colbert & Young intersection to a 4‑way stop, and a name change for the Dayton Community Center. The meeting also includes public hearings on the FY 2024‑25 budget and the proposed property tax rate of $0.659832716 per $100 of taxable value.

• Ordinance O2024‑27: Zoning map amendment changing property on FM 1960 from Rural/Agricultural to General Commercial
• Resolution R2024‑82: Conditional use permit for office with semi‑trailer parking at 12615 Hwy 146
• Ordinance O2024‑24: Adoption of FY 2024‑25 city budget
• Ordinance O2024‑25: Adoption of ad valorem tax rate $0.659832716 per $100 taxable value
• Resolution R2024‑80: Change Colbert & Young intersection to a 4‑way stop

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will meet to review grant applications from two local businesses. The board will also receive updates on city activities and reports from partner organizations.

• Grant application for Dayton Beer Garden
• Grant application for Dream Furniture
• September 2024 financial reconciliation report

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on resolutions related to the 2024 tax rate. This includes voting on a proposed rate and scheduling a public hearing.

• Resolution No. R2024-56: vote on a proposed 2024 tax rate
• Resolution No. R2024-57: set a Public Hearing on the 2024 tax rate
• Resolution No. R2024-58: set the date, time, and location for the tax rate vote

City Council

The City Council will consider actions regarding the 2024 tax rate, including setting a public hearing and a vote date. The body will also review the FY 24/25 employee benefits package and the hiring of a benefits broker.

• Resolution R2024-60: hiring USI Southwest as benefits broker
• Resolution R2024-59: FY 24/25 Employee Benefits Package
• Resolution R2024-56: proposed 2024 tax rate vote
• Resolution R2024-57: public hearing on 2024 tax rate
• Resolution R2024-58: date, time, and location for tax rate vote

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 24/25 fiscal year budget and discuss the 2024 tax rate. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding land acquisition, city grants, and board appointments.

• Public hearing on 24/25 fiscal year budget
• Proposed 2024 tax rate vote and public hearing scheduling
• Acquisition of a 6-foot strip of land from BNSF Railway for Gulf Inland Logistics Park
• DEDC grant to PCMTX, LLC
• Ordinance O2024-23 for reduced speed during US0090 UPRR construction

City Council

The Dayton City Council will convene a special meeting on August 27, 2024. The agenda includes two executive‑session items: a consultation with the city attorney under Texas Government Code 551.071, and a discussion of personnel matters involving the City Manager and the Mayor under Texas Government Code 551.074. After the closed sessions, the council will consider possible actions based on those discussions.

• Executive Session: Consultation with attorney (Tex. Gov. Code 551.071)
• Executive Session: Personnel matters concerning City Manager and Mayor (Tex. Gov. Code 551.074)
• Consider possible action on matters discussed in executive session

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular board meeting to consider two action items: amending the Retail Coach professional-services agreement and approving the FY 2024–25 grant programs. The board will also receive updates from partner organizations, city staff, and the DEDC coordinator.

• Amendment to The Retail Coach agreement for professional services
• Approval of FY 24-25 DEDC grant programs
• Approval of August 2024 financial reconciliation report
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024 DEDC board meeting

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: a moratorium on new multi-family housing in neighborhood zones and a continuation of the local disaster declaration due to Hurricane Beryl. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance imposing moratorium on duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and attached single-family structures in neighborhood zones
• Consideration of Ordinance No. O2024-19 to continue local disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a planning workshop to discuss long-term strategy with city staff. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is focused on discussion and planning.

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple zoning amendments, including prohibitions on certain dwelling types in neighborhood zones, and consider purchasing a new fire truck. Updates from city departments, presentations on business recovery, and appointments to boards will also be discussed.

• Public hearing on banning duplexes, townhouses, and apartments in neighborhood zones
• Approval of $1.2M fire truck purchase and grant reimbursement
• Zoning change for 10500 SH 146 from General Commercial to Business Park
• Zoning change for CR 471, Brown Road from Urban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential
• Renewal of New Generation FC Parks Use Agreement

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a Planning Workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal years 2024-2025. The meeting includes a citizen comment period and may adjourn to executive session for closed discussions.

• Budget Workshop: Review and discussion of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a planning workshop to review and discuss the proposed budget for 2024-2025. This session is intended for budget deliberation.

• Review and discussion of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

City Council

The City Council will review and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The body is also considering a resolution to set a public hearing for the budget on August 19, 2024.

• Resolution No. R2024-55 to set a public hearing for the 24/25 fiscal year budget
• Resolution No. R2024-54 to authorize the city manager to negotiate and approve a lease agreement
• Budget Workshop for the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Discussion regarding DayNet and the IT Department

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. The discussion focuses on a proposed moratorium on the development and construction of several types of multi-family dwellings within established neighborhood zones.

• Public hearing regarding a moratorium on duplexes, townhouses, apartments, single-family attached structures, and multiplexes

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation meets to hear public input and vote on two economic-development funding requests: up to $4,000 for Kung Fu Tea signage and landscaping, and up to $574,636.29 for PCMTX, LLC permitting, construction, development, and equipment costs. The board will also consider FY 24–25 budget approval and June/July financial reconciliation reports.

• Public hearing and possible approval of up to $4,000 for Kung Fu Tea signage and landscaping in Dayton
• Public hearing and possible approval of up to $574,636.29 for PCMTX, LLC development costs
• Possible approval of FY 24–25 DEDC budget
• Possible approval of June and July 2024 financial reconciliation reports

City Council

The City Council will address the results of the June 15 runoff election and swear in a new member. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the dissolution of the Trinity Crossing Public Improvement District and a substandard building at 71 CR 607.

• Rezoning 5.65 acres on the south side of FM 1413 from General Commercial to Suburban Residential
• Dissolution of the Trinity Crossing Public Improvement District
• Substandard building hearing for 71 CR 607
• Approval of the Sawmill Lift Station upgrade and a new sludge pump at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Authorization for RFPs and RFQs for the 2025/2026 Texas Community Development Grant Program

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold an emergency meeting to consider Ordinance No. O2024-14, which would continue the local disaster declaration due to flooding impacts. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM at 801 S Cleveland St.

• Consider Ordinance No. O2024-14 to continue local disaster declaration due to flooding

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings on incentive applications for Kung Fu Tea, Serviacero USA, and PCMTX, LLC. The board is also scheduled to consider the FY 24-25 budget and receive updates from city and partner organizations.

• $574,636.29 incentive application for PCMTX, LLC
• $50,000 incentive application for Serviacero USA steel manufacturing project
• $4,000 assistance for Kung Fu Tea signage and landscaping
• Approval of the FY 24-25 budget

City Council

The City Council will review results from the May 4 General Election and administer oaths to new members. The agenda includes a proposed runoff election for council position two and a rezoning request for property near FM 1413.

• Ordinance O2024-15: Ordering a runoff election for council position two on June 15, 2024
• Resolution R2024-36: Hiring Texas Pride to complete the pipe bursting sewer line project
• Resolution R2024-35: Amending the Liberty County Central Appraisal District's 2023 operation budget
• Ordinance O2024-16: Rezoning 5.65 acres on the south side of FM 1413 from General Commercial to Suburban Residential
• Resolution R2024-37: Approving the City of Dayton Investment Policy

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will meet to review the May 2024 financial report and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider a grant application for Kung Fu Tea. Additionally, officials will provide updates on city activities and economic development progress.

• Kung Fu Tea grant application
• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of May 2024 Financial Reconciliation Report
• Updates on City planning and development projects

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will consider approving recent meeting minutes and a financial reconciliation report. The board will also discuss DEDC incentive application processes. Additionally, officials will provide updates on city activities and partner organizations.

• Discussion regarding DEDC Incentive Application processes
• Approval of April 10, 2024 DEDC Board Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 2024 Financial Reconciliation Report
• Update on DISD activities from the Superintendent
• Update on Dayton Chamber of Commerce activities from the Executive Director

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of approximately 211.261 acres along Highway 1960 at the request of D.R. Horton - Texas LTD. The agenda also includes discussions regarding sewer and street rehabilitations, property sales, and various local agreements. Additionally, the council will administer an oath of office to new Patrol Officer Michael Gangloff.

• Annexation of 211.261 acres along Highway 1960 by D.R. Horton - Texas LTD
• Agreement involving City of Dayton, TIRZ #1, Liberty County MUD #9, and CMC Railroad, LLC
• Letter Agreement for Stilson Road
• Selection of sewer and street rehabilitations
• Sale of a tax trust property

TIRZ #3 WestPointe Villages

The TIRZ #3 Board is meeting to consider adopting an amended and restated final project and finance plan for the zone. The board will also consider electing officers for the Board of Directors.

• Resolution R2024-15 regarding election of Board of Directors officers
• Resolution R2024-14 adopting an amended and restated final project and finance plan
• Recommendation to City Council for an amendment to the TIRZ agreement

City Council

The council will consider assessments and bond issuances for the Westpointe Villages Public Improvement District. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the amended project and finance plan for Tax Increment and Reinvestment Zone Number Three. The agenda also includes budget amendments and various municipal reports.

• Proposed assessments and bonds for Westpointe Villages PID Improvement Area #2
• Zoning change from General Commercial to Semi-Urban Residential at Paul St. & Hunnicutt St.
• Approval of the 23/24 Budget Amendment #2
• Purchase of a new Vactor Truck and two generators for lift stations
• DEDC incentives for Bennett Motor Express, LLC

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding potential funding of up to $16,000 for Daystown, LLC. The meeting also includes the swearing in of board members and approval of recent meeting minutes and financial reports. Updates from city officials and partner organizations are scheduled.

• Public hearing for up to $16,000 in assistance for Daystown, LLC
• Swearing in of Board Members
• Approval of March 2024 Reconciliation Report
• Updates from DISD and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider ordinances to amend the Unified Development Code and change the zoning of 1005 W Clayton St. The council will also review resolutions regarding assessments and bonds for the Westpointe Villages Public Improvement District.

• Zoning change for 1005 W Clayton St from Established Neighborhood to General Commercial
• Text amendment to add nonresidential uses to the Established Neighborhood district
• Assessment plans and improvements for Westpointe Villages PID Improvement Area #2
• Authorization of revenue bonds for Westpointe Villages PID
• Appointments to the Parks Board to fill expired terms

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special called meeting featuring several closed executive sessions. The council plans to discuss real estate transactions, potential economic development opportunities, and pending litigation.

• Discussion of real estate transactions in executive session
• Discussion of possible economic development opportunities in executive session
• Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider action items. The board will discuss a possible agreement to demolish storage units located on the DEDC Church St. property.

• Agreement to demolish storage units on Church St. property

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding proposed financial assistance for three specific projects. The board will also consider grant applications from Daystown, LLC and various city updates.

• Public hearing for Triple T – Trinity True Testing funding up to $2,772.65
• Public hearing for Shaw Real Estate funding up to $3,000.00
• Public hearing for Bennett Motor Express, LLC funding up to $45,000.00
• Action item regarding Daystown, LLC Business Assistance Grant application
• Action item regarding Daystown, LLC Downtown MEGA Grant application

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially act on an amendment to the City Manager's contract. An executive session is also scheduled regarding personnel matters related to this contract.

• Possible action to amend the City Manager's contract
• Executive session regarding City Manager's contract (personnel matters)

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider ordering a municipal election for May 4, 2024. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, police department grants, and the City Manager's annual evaluation.

• Ordering a May 4, 2024, municipal election for three council positions
• Zoning change at 1005 W Clayton St from Established Neighborhood to General Commercial
• Approval of Patrol Fleet and Less Lethal grants for the Police Department
• Disannexation of property located off Hwy 146
• Height increase permit for a property at 6740 SH 146

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will consider several business grant applications and an incentive application for Bennett Motor Express, LLC. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding field improvements at Daniel Park. Additionally, the board may vote to hire an architect for the Church St. property.

• Public hearing for Daniel Park field improvements up to $25,000
• Hiring an architect for the Church St. property
• Business assistance grant applications from Triple T - Trinity True Testing, Shaw Real Estate, and Health Center Southeast Texas
• Bennett Motor Express, LLC incentive application

City Council

The City Council will consider the creation of a new tax reinvestment zone and several zoning map amendments. The agenda also includes approving park use agreements and funding for Daniel Park improvements.

• Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Ordinance O2023-24)
• Zoning change at 2475 FM 1008 from Master Planned to General Commercial
• Approval of DYSA Parks Use Agreement for 2023-2024
• DEDC expenditures for Daniel Park improvements
• Zoning change at US 90 south of Sunset Heights Ave to Semi-Urban Residential

Dayton Economic Development Corporation

The Dayton Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding field improvements at Daniel Park. The board will also consider hiring an architect for the Church St. property and reviewing various organizational updates.

• Public hearing for Daniel Park baseball/softball field improvements up to $25,000
• Approval of hiring an architect for the Church St. property
• Approval of Triple T - Trinity True Testing grant application
• Discussion of ICSC Las Vegas attendees