Jonestown public meetings in 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonestown Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and consider a recommendation to amend city code, removing a blanket prohibition on land uses not expressly listed in the ordinance. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a proposed replat for a 5.747-acre lot at 17807 Breakwater Dr.

• Approve October 2, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on ordinance to remove ban on unlisted land uses
• Recommendation on ordinance to remove ban on unlisted land uses
• Consider approval of replat for 5.747 acres at 17807 Breakwater Dr
• Staff update on department activities

Council Committee Meetings

City council committees will meet for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. Topics include utility franchise agreements, wastewater rates, and updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Updated Electric Utility Franchise Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC)
• Wastewater Rate Study presentation from Raftelis Consultants
• Surplussing Police vehicles Unit 181 (2018 Ford Explorer) and Unit 183 (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe)
• Proposed closure of Right-of-Way parking on Park Drive and Lakeside Drive within Jones Brothers Park
• Amendments to Unified Development Code Section 8.05.005 regarding Outdoor Sound Amplification Permits

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will consider several resolutions, ordinances, and policy approvals. Items include a vote on allocating TCAD board election votes, approval of a personnel policy amendment, and discussion of financing measures. The council will also discuss a wastewater fund ordinance and a building inspection contract. An executive session will address personnel matters and other legal deliberations.

• Ordinance to disannex approximately 10.064 acres at 18821 Double Canyon Drive
• Ordinance establishing the Northshore Wastewater Fund for wastewater system improvements
• Approval of a building inspection proposal from Panther Inspection for $5,700
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-O-659 amending the Personnel Policy Manual Section V: Attendance and Leave
• Resolution No. 2025-R-567 allocating votes in the Travis Central Appraisal District Board election for 2026‑2029

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved the disannexation of a 10.064‑acre tract at 18821 Double Canyon Drive and a $10,121.40 property tax refund for its owner. It also approved the creation of the Northshore Wastewater Fund to finance wastewater improvements, and a $5,700 building inspection contract with Panther Inspection. Several routine resolutions and policies, including surplus property, TCAD board votes, an electronic message board policy, and a personnel policy amendment, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved disannexation of 10.064 acres at 18821 Double Canyon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved property tax refund of $10,121.40 to owner of disannexed property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Northshore Wastewater Fund for wastewater system improvements (unanimous)
• Approved building inspection contract with Panther Inspection for $5,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-563 declaring city property surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-567 allocating TCAD board votes for 2026‑2029 term (unanimous)
• Approved Electronic Message Board Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-659 amending Personnel Policy Manual Section V (unanimous)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on a Unified Development Code violation at 9001 Grandview Drive, potentially ordering repair, removal, or demolition of the structure. The board will also discuss the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and a new meeting time, as well as future procedure and technical workshops. Staff updates will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 Board of Adjustments minutes
• Public hearing on UDC violation at 9001 Grandview Drive (Property ID 181112) with possible abatement order
• Discussion of proposed 2026 Board of Adjustments meeting schedule and new meeting time
• Discussion of future Board of Adjustments Procedure and Technical Workshops
• Staff updates

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is for review and discussion only, and no action will be taken. The committees will discuss various administrative, financial, and planning items. These include property disannexation and city equipment surplus.

• Disannexation of property at 8905 Grandview Drive
• Property tax refund related to disannexation
• Resolution authorizing the surplus of city equipment
• Personnel Policy manual amendment regarding Section 5.01 Holidays
• Building inspection proposal for city-owned structure at 18649 FM 1431

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions on several items, including an amendment to the short‑term rental (STR) overlay district that would exclude a 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis. Other agenda items include approval of an Oak Wilt suppression project, discussion of the FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan, a revised Purchasing Policy, and a variance request for a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road.

• Approve Oak Wilt Suppression Project
• Public hearing on amending the STR overlay district to exclude the 45.92‑acre development in The Destination on Lake Travis
• Discussion of FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion of revised Purchasing Policy
• Variance request for operation of a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road

The council voted unanimously to amend the city’s short‑term rental overlay district, excluding the 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot single‑family residential development in The Destination on Lake Travis subdivision. The council also approved the consent agenda, the FY 2025‑2026 annual work plan, a revised purchasing policy, a variance for a private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, and the Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton PUD.

• Approved short‑term rental overlay amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved variance for private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road (unanimous, subject to setback)
• Approved Fifth Development Agreement for Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (unanimous)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a development agreement for the Carlton PUD. The body will also consider an ordinance to exclude a specific residential development from the city's short-term rental overlay district.

• Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (The Carlton PUD)
• Ordinance to exclude a 45.92-acre, 46-lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis from the short-term rental (STR) overlay district

The commission approved the April 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It unanimously recommended that City Council approve the Fifth Development Agreement for the Carlton Tract and Tract 5 in the Carlton PUD. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve an ordinance amending the short‑term rental overlay district to exclude the 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis subdivision.

• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council approval of Fifth Development Agreement for Carlton Tract and Tract 5 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council approval of ordinance amending short‑term rental overlay district to exclude 45.92‑acre, 46‑lot development in The Destination on Lake Travis (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. Committees will discuss administrative policies, budget reports, and a professional services agreement.

• Professional Services Agreement with Presiding Municipal Court Judge Stephen Spindler
• FY 2025-2026 Annual Work Plan
• Revised Purchasing Policy and Fiscal and Budgetary Policy
• August 2025 budget review and investment report
• Oak Wilt Suppression Project

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The City Council will discuss adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ratifying a property tax increase. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 value. Other items include contract awards and property appeals.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 value for the 2025 tax year
• Demolition appeal for a structure at 11808 Evergreen Drive
• Tree mitigation fee appeal for 9001 Grandview Drive
• License Agreement with Aniavi LLC for a Green Center at 10506 Deer Canyon Road
• IT Management Services contract award to GTS

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑655, approving the 2025‑26 city budget. It also ratified a $96,797 (2.19%) property‑tax increase and approved a tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 valuation for the fiscal year. Additional actions included approving a license agreement for a Green Center, an IT services contract with GTS, and upholding demolition and tree‑removal fee orders.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (Ordinance 2025‑O‑655) – unanimous
• Ratified property‑tax increase of $96,797 (2.19%) – unanimous
• Approved property‑tax rate of $0.398109 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2025‑O‑656) – unanimous
• Approved License Agreement with Aniavi LLC for a Green Center at 10506 Deer Canyon Road – unanimous
• Approved IT Management Services contract with GTS – unanimous
• Uphold Board of Adjustment decision ordering demolition of 11808 Evergreen Drive, giving 45 days to comply – unanimous
• Uphold $23,360 fee for unpermitted tree removal at 9001 Grandview Drive – unanimous
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services – unanimous

Council Committee Meetings

The Jonestown Council Committee will review an interlocal agreement for emergency law enforcement dispatch, the July 2025 budget, and a proposed FY25/26 budget. The group will also discuss accepting certifications for general election candidates and potentially cancelling the November 4, 2025, election.

• Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services
• Discussion on cancelling the November 4, 2025, General Election
• Review of July 2025 budget and investment report
• Discussion of proposed FY25/26 Budget
• Appeal of Board of Adjustments order regarding 11808 Evergreen Drive

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonestown City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2026 budget
• Public hearing on appropriating budget funds
• Council to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters
• Meeting to potentially adjourn into executive session

The council established quorum, opened and closed the meeting, and held a public hearing that received no comments. No budget, policy, or other substantive items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and two Council Member positions. The body is also reviewing the 2024-2025 annual budget and discussing the proposed FY 25/26 Budget.

• Resolution No. 2025-R-558 to order a General Election on November 4, 2025
• Ordinance No. 2025-O-644C adopting the annual Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal year
• Proposal from Raftelis for a Wastewater Rate Study
• Contract award for RFP No. 002-025 Plaza Metal Roof and Fascia replacement project
• Resolution No. 2025-R-560 regarding updates to the Schedule of Fees

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for the November 4, 2025 election, appointment of a Deputy City Secretary, a budget amendment, a mural proposal, a wastewater rate study, and a roof replacement contract. They also approved a joint election agreement with Travis County, updated fees, fishing tournaments, a street overlay contract, and an interlocal agreement with TDEM. No action was taken on the FY 25/26 budget discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including election resolution, deputy city secretary appointment, budget amendment, mural, rate study, and roof contract (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Election Agreement with Travis County for Nov 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-560 updating Schedule of Fees (unanimous)
• Approved fishing tournaments at Jones Brothers Park (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Street Overlay contract (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with TDEM for temporary use of Jones Brothers Park (unanimous)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Jonestown Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold public hearings on two properties cited for violating the city’s Unified Development Code. The board may order repairs, demolition, or other abatement actions for buildings at 11014 W. Lake Terrace and 18404 Lake Oaks Drive.

• Public hearing on UDC violation at 11014 W. Lake Terrace (Property ID: 185646, LOT 459, 461)
• Possible action to order repair, removal, or demolition of 11014 W. Lake Terrace
• Public hearing on UDC violation at 18404 Lake Oaks Drive (Property ID: 185768 Lot 390 & E .056 Acre TRI of Lot 391)
• Possible action to order repair, removal, or demolition of 18404 Lake Oaks Drive
• Staff updates on code enforcement

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The City Council will discuss and potentially propose a tax rate for the 2025 calendar year. The body will also consider setting dates for a public hearing and vote regarding the Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget and the 2025 tax rate adoption.

• Proposed tax rate for calendar year 2025
• Scheduling of public hearing and vote for Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget

The council unanimously approved a tax rate of $0.0398109 for calendar year 2025. It also unanimously set the public hearing for the FY 25/26 budget on August 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., and the hearing to levy the 2025 tax rate on September 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved 2025 tax rate of $0.0398109 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for FY 25/26 Budget on Aug 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing to levy 2025 tax rate on Sep 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

City committees will review the proposed FY 25/26 budget and various administrative updates. This meeting is for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken.

• Contract award for RFP No. 002-025 Plaza Building Metal Roof and Fascia replacement
• Proposed FY 25/26 Budget and FY 24/25 Budget amendments
• Boat Launch Permit Fees (Section A1.007) amendments
• Raftelis proposal for a Wastewater Rate Study and possible Impact Study
• Mural proposal by Joe Fiacco for the Jones Brothers Park restroom facility

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold public hearings to review evidence of Unified Development Code violations. The board may order the repair, removal, securing, vacation, or demolition of structures deemed substandard or dangerous nuisances.

• Public hearing for 11014 W. Lake Terrace (Attainable Real Estate, LLC)
• Public hearing for 11512 Main Street (Jose Arreola)
• Public hearing for 11808 Evergreen Drive (Donald Gray)
• Public hearing for 18404 Lake Oaks Drive (Gabriel Palomino Nunez and Jessica Salazar Cruz)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will discuss and possibly take action on the proposed FY 25/26 Budget. The meeting also includes votes on surplus property disposal and the rejection of a park grant and related consulting contract.

• Proposed FY 25/26 Budget
• Resolution No. 2025-R-557 to declare city property and/or equipment as surplus
• Declining the Local Park Grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife
• Declining the Langford contract for management/consulting fees for Jones Brothers Park playscape

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes, Resolution No. 2025‑R‑557, and the May 2025 budget review. The council declined the Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant and declined the Langford management/consulting contract for the new playscape. No action was taken on the proposed FY 25/26 budget discussion. The meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑557 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 budget review (unanimous)
• Declined Local Park Grant (unanimous)
• Declined Langford contract for playscape (unanimous)
• No action on FY 25/26 budget discussion

Council Committee Meetings

City committees will discuss budget reviews, short-term rental (STR) ordinances, and park grants. This meeting is for review and discussion only; no action will be taken.

• May 2025 budget review and draft Departmental Operational Budget
• Proposed removal of police chief hearing requirement before enforcement action
• Amendments to the Carlton PUD development agreement and ordinance
• Amendments to the STR overlay map and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collection
• Acceptance of a Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant and Langford management contract for Jones Brothers Park

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the sign code regarding real estate and temporary signs. Members will also consider a policy for unimproved roads and a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 15 'Signs' regarding real estate and temporary/bandit signs
• Discussion of a policy for addressing unimproved roads
• Ordinance No. 2025-O-644B to adopt the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year annual budget
• Proposal from Heritage Tree Care for $8,500.00 for Oak Wilt Suppression Project, Phase 1
• Resolution No. 2025-R-556 to declare city property and equipment as surplus

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which adopted the 2024‑2025 city budget, approved the April 2025 budget and investment report, accepted an $8,500 contract for the Oak Wilt Suppression Project, and passed a resolution to dispose of surplus property. Council members also adopted a policy directing the City Manager to use standard operating procedures for unimproved roads instead of creating a new policy. Additionally, the council unanimously approved amendments to the city’s Sign Code, adding definitions for real‑estate‑for‑sale, temporary, and bandit signs.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – included budget adoption and routine items
• Adopted 2024‑2025 city budget (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 contract with Heritage Tree Care for Oak Wilt Suppression Project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal (unanimous)
• Adopted use of City Manager’s standard operating procedure for unimproved roads (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 15 Signs adding new sign definitions (unanimous)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three variance requests from the Unified Development Code. These requests involve building restrictions for a pool, an accessory structure, and a commercial addition.

• Variance request for a front yard pool at 17648 W Reed Parks Rd
• Variance request for a 2,643 square foot accessory structure at 13008 Angel Springs Drive
• Variance request for a commercial structure addition at 18660 FM 1431

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Chapter 15 of the City Code of Ordinances. The proposed changes focus on adding definitions and provisions for various types of signs.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 15 'Signs' to add definitions for Real Estate For Sale or For Lease Signs
• Proposed provisions for Temporary or Bandit Signs
• Proposed amendment to Section 15.02.155 'Residential Signs' regarding For Sale and For Lease Signs
• Proposed amendment to Section 15.02.156 'Temporary Signs' regarding Temporary or Bandit Signs

Council Committee Meetings

Three city committees meet to discuss proposed budget amendments, a sign ordinance update, an oak wilt suppression project, surplus equipment, and 2025 street maintenance plans. No votes or formal decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Proposed budget amendments
• Amendment to Chapter 15 Sign Ordinance for bandit signs and real estate signs
• Oak Wilt Suppression Project, Phase 1 proposal
• Surplus of 2001 Ford F750 Dump Truck and miscellaneous computer equipment
• 2025 Street Maintenance Project for Main Street, Bee Street, Elm Street, Oak Street, and Edna Road

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

The Jonestown City Council holds a strategic planning work session to discuss multiple topics including wastewater system upgrades, funding for street rehabilitation, and debt possibilities. No formal votes are taken; all items are for discussion and consideration.

• Discussion on the Wastewater Treatment System Upgrade
• Comprehensive discussion on funding rehabilitation of unimproved streets
• Discussion on current and future debt possibilities
• Discussion and consideration of capital funds for park playscape, fencing, shade structure and streets
• Discussion and consideration on an RMS system for the Jonestown Police Department

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes changes to Jones Brothers Park improvement plans, alcohol sales at the J-Town Street Fair, moving the fair to Jones Brothers Park, and the March budget report. Councilman Nelsen has removed items 5 and 8 from the consent agenda for separate discussion. The regular agenda includes a discussion on unimproved roads within the city.

• Approve change of Jones Brothers Park improvement plans (pulled from consent for separate discussion)
• Approve sale of alcohol at J-Town Street Fair on September 27, 2025
• Approve moving J-Town Street Fair to Jones Brothers Park from Veteran's Park
• Approve March budget report and investment report (pulled from consent for separate discussion)
• Discussion and possible action regarding unimproved roads in Jonestown

Council voted unanimously to reduce the Jones Brothers Park Improvement Plan budget from $1,558,933 to $1,290,000. The council also approved the sale of alcohol at the J‑Town Street Fair on September 27, 2025, and moved the fair to Jones Brothers Park. The March budget and investment report were approved unanimously. Discussion on unimproved roads was tabled until the June meeting.

• Approved reduction of Jones Brothers Park Improvement Plan budget to $1,290,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of alcohol at J‑Town Street Fair on Sept 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved moving J‑Town Street Fair to Jones Brothers Park (unanimous)
• Approved March budget report and investment report (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of unimproved roads until June meeting (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

The Parks, Administration, and Finance committees will meet for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. Topics include changes to Jones Brothers Park improvement plans, allowing alcohol sales at the J-Town Street Fair and moving it to Jones Brothers Park, unimproved roads in the city, and the March 2025 budget and investment reports.

• Discuss a change of the Jones Brothers Park Improvement plans
• Discuss allowing alcohol sales at J-Town Street Fair on 9/27/2025
• Discuss moving J-Town Street Fair to Jones Brothers Park from Veteran’s Park
• Discussion regarding unimproved roads within the City of Jonestown
• Discuss the March 2025 budget report and investment report

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

The Board will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for a pool and a water well. The body will also determine if two specific properties are nuisances requiring repair or demolition.

• Variance request for a pool to encroach 15 ft into the rear setback at 7205 Sunswept Drive
• Hearing on repair, removal, or demolition of building at 11119 Third St.
• Hearing on repair, removal, or demolition of building at 17705 Breakwater Dr.
• Variance request by Sandy Heights 7 LLC to use a private water well at East Reed Park Road

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council unanimously approved the February 2025 budget report and investment report. It also adopted a Reserve Fund Policy, funded the Cox Springs School restoration from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, and denied a request to waive a tree mitigation fee. Additional actions included extending the timeline for The Hollows subdivision and approving a zoning change for 11502 Bee Street.

• Approved February 2025 budget report and investment report (unanimous)
• Adopted Reserve Fund Policy (unanimous)
• Approved funding from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for Cox Springs School restoration (unanimous)
• Denied request to waive tree mitigation fee for 10" oak (3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Extended The Hollows subdivision timeline by 90 days and assigned road maintenance to the subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning classification change at 11502 Bee Street from O to M-1 (unanimous)
• Amended the Unified Development Code as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Appendix A Schedule of Fees (unanimous)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a zoning change for a property on Bee Street and amendments to the Unified Development Code. The body will also discuss a fee schedule for building, permitting, and land use development.

• Zoning change request from 'O' (Professional and Office) to 'M-1' (Single-family Manufactured Housing) at 11502 Bee Street
• Proposed ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code adopted January 9, 2025
• Proposed resolution to amend Appendix A. Schedule of Fees for building, permitting, and land use development
• Discussion of timeline and fiscal security for The Hollows 'Destination on Lake Travis Subdivision' (45.92-acre, 46-lot development)
• Guidance regarding a study for oak wilt suppression within city limits

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a zoning reclassification request for 11502 Bee Street. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to City Council approval of changing the zoning from “O” Professional and Office District to “M‑1” Single‑family Manufactured Housing District. The commission also unanimously recommended a one‑year extension for The Hollows subdivision, approval of an oak‑wilt study request for proposal, amendment of the Unified Development Code, and revisions to the fee schedule. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Recommend to Council to approve a one‑year extension for The Hollows subdivision; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve the request for proposal for the Oak Wilt Suppression Study; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve zoning change from “O” to “M‑1” for 11502 Bee Street; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve amendment to the City of Jonestown Unified Development Code; passed unanimously
• Recommend to Council to approve revisions to Appendix A fee schedule with two conditions; passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting; passed unanimously

Council Committee Meetings

The City Council committees (Public Safety, Administration, Finance, Planning & Economic Development) will review and discuss multiple proposals, including a zoning change at 11502 Bee Street, a funding request from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for the Cox Springs School restoration, and the dissolution of the Parks Advisory Board. This meeting is for review and discussion only; no action will be taken.

• Discuss zoning classification change from 'O' to 'M-1' for property at 11502 Bee Street
• Discuss funding from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for Cox Springs School restoration
• Discuss Resolution authorizing disposal/surplus of PD equipment
• Discuss Resolution dissolving Parks Advisory Board
• Discuss appeal to waive tree mitigation fees for oak removed at 18208 Gregg Bluff

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council will consider routine consent items including approval of minutes, the annual racial profiling report, and surplus property resolutions. They will discuss a loan commitment for a 2025 Peterbilt dump truck and hold a public hearing on variances for a pool at 8823 Hunters Creek. An executive session will address the appointment of the city administrator, with possible action afterward.

• Public hearing for variances to allow front-yard pool at 8823 Hunters Creek
• Discussion and possible action on loan commitment for a 2025 Peterbilt 536 dump truck
• Executive session to discuss city administrator appointment and possible employment agreement
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-547 declaring surplus city property
• Approve the annual Racial Profiling Report

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved a two-year employment agreement with the City Administrator, with pay retroactive to March 13, 2025, following an executive session on personnel matters. The council also approved a loan commitment letter for a 2025 Peterbilt 536 dump truck and granted variances for a pool and home orientation at 8823 Hunters Creek. All consent agenda items, including the Racial Profiling Report and surplus property resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved City Administrator employment agreement, two-year term, pay retroactive to March 13 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved loan commitment letter with Security State Bank for 2025 Peterbilt 536 dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved variances for front yard pool and street side setback at 8823 Hunters Creek (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Racial Profiling Report, interlocal agreement with TX DMV, organization chart, budget/investment reports, surplus property resolution, library board appointment (unanimous)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Kermit and Yen Le Chain for property at 8823 Hunters Creek to allow a front yard pool and for the home to face the street side setback on a corner lot. They will also approve minutes from the January 2, 2025, regular meeting and hear a staff update on department activities.

• Public hearing and possible action on variance request by Kermit and Yen Le Chain to allow front yard pool and home facing street side setback at 8823 Hunters Creek (Lot 1, Hunters Creek Subd)
• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Citizen communications period
• Staff update on current department activities

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve two variances for 8823 Hunters Creek: one to allow a front-yard pool and one to allow the home to face the street-side setback of a corner lot. The recommendation follows a public hearing where four citizens spoke in favor and two opposed. The commission also approved the January 2, 2025, meeting minutes and received a staff update on department activities.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variances for front-yard pool and home orientation at 8823 Hunters Creek (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

City committees will meet to discuss various administrative, financial, and planning items. The meeting is for review and discussion only, and no official action will be taken.

• Subdivision variance request for a front yard pool and setback encroachment at 8823 Hunters Creek
• Interlocal agreement with Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regarding vehicle registration holds
• Agreement with Security State Bank for a dump truck
• Resolution for disposal of surplus property from Parks and Public Works
• Appointment of Hope Schwab as Alternate 1 to the Library Advisory Board

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Jonestown City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator position. The council will convene in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, then reconvene in public session for discussion and possible action on appointment, employment, or dismissal of the City Administrator, including authorizing negotiations and an employment agreement.

• Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of the City Administrator
• Possible public action on hiring, contract negotiations, or employment agreement for the City Administrator

The City Council unanimously voted to authorize the Mayor to direct staff to draft an employment contract for Tracie Hlavinka as City Administrator. The vote followed an executive session on personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Mayor to direct Josh to write employment contract for Tracie Hlavinka (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will meet to consider the 2024-2025 fiscal year annual budget and a contract for a playscape project. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss the employment and evaluation of the City Administrator.

• Ordinance No. 2025-O-644A to adopt the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year annual budget
• Contract with Langford for management/consulting fees for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant playscape at Jones Brothers Park
• November and December 2024 budget and investment reports
• Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Administrator

The Jonestown City Council approved the amended 2024-2025 fiscal year budget (Ordinance 2025-O-644A) and the November/December 2024 budget and investment reports, all unanimously. A contract with Langford for a Texas Parks & Wildlife playscape grant at Jones Brothers Park was tabled until the council can review the contract from the state agency. The council also met in executive session regarding the City Administrator position but took no action.

• Approved January 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-644A amending the 2024-2025 annual budget (unanimous)
• Approved November and December 2024 budget and investment reports (unanimous)
• Tabled Langford contract for playscape grant management until TPWD contract is reviewed (unanimous)
• Convened executive session on City Administrator personnel matters; no action taken

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Kermit and Yen Le Chain to allow a pool in the front yard at 8823 Hunters Creek. The commission may also discuss and take action on the request, along with routine approval of minutes and a staff update.

• Public hearing and possible action on variance to allow front-yard pool at 8823 Hunters Creek (Lot 1 Hunters Creek Subd)
• Request by Kermit and Yen Le Chain for variance from Chapter 10, Section 10.02.086(2)(Q)(i) of the Jonestown Code of Ordinances
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Citizen Communications period
• Staff update on current department activities

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. The Finance Committee will discuss proposed budget amendments and the November/December budget and investment reports. The Parks Committee will discuss a Langford contract for management/consulting fees related to a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for a playscape at Jones Brothers Park. The Planning & Economic Development Committee will discuss a variance request to allow construction of a pool in the front yard at 8823 Hunters Creek.

• Review and discuss proposed budget amendments
• Discuss November and December budget report and investment report
• Discuss Langford contract for management/consulting fees for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for a playscape at Jones Brothers Park
• Discuss variance request for a pool in the front yard at 8823 Hunters Creek

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to private water well regulations, a variance for an existing well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, and adoption of a Unified Development Code (UDC) that would revise zoning, subdivision, and building laws. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, committee assignments, board appointments, a surplus property resolution, a restroom monitoring contract, an AT&T fiber cable easement at 18307 Park Drive, and an entrance monument sign on FM 1431. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss the appointment or dismissal of the City Administrator.

• Public hearing and possible action on ordinance amendment to adopt a Unified Development Code (UDC) changing zoning, subdivision, and building regulations
• Public hearing and possible action on amending city regulations for private water wells
• Discussion and possible action on a variance to allow operation of an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-546 declaring city property surplus and authorizing disposal
• Approve AT&T application to place 79 feet of fiber cable in conduit along right-of-way at 18307 Park Drive

The Jonestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance adopting a Unified Development Code (UDC) covering zoning, subdivision, development, and building regulations. It also approved an amendment to city regulations for private water wells. A request for a variance for an existing private well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road was tabled until next month pending a drawing showing compliance with TCEQ and LCRA regulations. The council also approved the consent agenda, including committee appointments and a surplus property resolution, and took no action on the City Administrator's employment after executive session.

• Approved Unified Development Code ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to private water well regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled private well variance at 17363 E. Reed Park Road until next month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including committee list, court security plan, board appointments, surplus property, OSSF contract, AT&T fiber, and entrance sign (unanimous)
• No action taken on City Administrator employment after executive session

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two ordinance amendments: one to adopt a Unified Development Code (UDC) that would overhaul the city's zoning, subdivision, development, and building regulations, and another to amend private water well regulations. The commission will also discuss a variance request for an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road. Staff will provide an update on current department activities.

• Public hearing and possible action on ordinance amendment to adopt a Unified Development Code (UDC) covering zoning, subdivision, development, and building codes
• Public hearing and possible action on ordinance amendment to amend city regulations for private water wells
• Consideration of a variance to allow operation of an existing private water well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road
• Approval of December 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve an ordinance amendment for private water wells, a variance for an existing well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, and adoption of a Unified Development Code (UDC) with conditions. The UDC consolidates building, subdivision, and zoning regulations and incorporates recent state legislation and current building codes. All recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of private water well ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance for existing well at 17363 E. Reed Park Road, contingent on LCRA validation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code adoption with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)