Liberty County, TX

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider awarding a bid for the Highway 146 Water Plant, discuss non-recurring expenditures, receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, set public hearing dates for the budget and tax rate, and possibly approve the 2026 tax rate. The council will also consider EMS rates and charges, and amendments to the LCDC budget for levee flap gate repairs and the Liberty Jubilee. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Resolution awarding bid for Highway 146 Water Plant and authorizing City Manager to negotiate contract
• Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Set public hearing dates for FY 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate
• Discussion and possible action approving proposed 2026 tax rate
• Resolution amending FY 2025-2026 LCDC Budget by $55,000 for levee flap gate repairs and $60,000 for Liberty Jubilee

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold public hearings regarding current and proposed budgets. The Board will also consider budget amendments for levee flap gates and discuss the Liberty Jubilee.

• Public hearing: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget expenditure
• Budget amendment consideration: Levee flap gates
• Discussion and possible action: Liberty Jubilee
• Public hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Board consideration: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget

City Council

The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance ordering a November 3, 2026 special municipal election on terminating the Liberty Community Development Corporation and abolishing its 0.5% sales tax, while adopting a 1.5% local sales and use tax that keeps the total rate unchanged. The council will also discuss and possibly take action on city branding. Public comment is open for agenda and non-agenda items, though the council cannot act on non-agenda items that evening.

• Ordinance ordering Nov. 3, 2026 special election on terminating Liberty Community Development Corporation
• Abolition of existing 0.5% sales tax for business promotion and development
• Adoption of 1.5% local sales and use tax, resulting in no change to total sales tax rate
• Election services contract between City of Liberty and Liberty County Elections Administrator
• Discussion and possible action on city branding

General

The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May 2026, hear updates from the Airport Manager, and discuss new airport rules on gate access, signage, safety, and security. The board will also review a lease agreement and a code of ethics.

• Review and vote on Airport Rules covering gate access, signage, safety, and security
• Discuss Lease Agreement (details not specified in agenda)
• Review Code of Ethics
• Airport Manager to provide updates on projects, budget season, cleanup, and TxDOT grants
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider several action items, including awarding the FY 2026–2027 employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance contract; approving a plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop; and adopting an ordinance adding an investigation fee for unpermitted work. They will also discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget in a work session and may meet in closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Awarding FY 2026–2027 employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Approving the plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop
• Adopting an ordinance adding an investigation fee for unpermitted construction
• Ratifying $50,000 LCDC expenditure for 2026 Lights in Liberty
• Approving $20,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax for 2026 Light in Liberty Program

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss renewals and recommendations for new members.

• Board renewals and new member recommendations
• Treasurer's Financial Report
• Friends of the Library Report
• Library Director's report on building maintenance, events, children’s activities, and staff updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two agenda items: a sign request for First Liberty Bank in the Downtown District and approval of the preliminary plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consideration of sign request in the Downtown District for First Liberty Bank
• Consider approval of preliminary plat for Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the completion of the North and South Liberty Water Wells rehabilitation project and hold a preliminary work session on the FY2027 municipal budget. A consent agenda item includes a resolution for the Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal cooperation contract. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consider authorizing completion of North and South Liberty Water Wells rehabilitation
• Preliminary discussion of FY2027 Municipal Budget
• Resolution for Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) Interlocal Cooperation Contract
• Consent agenda: routine items approved by one motion

The City Council unanimously approved spending $200,000 from the fund balance for immediate repairs to the North and South Liberty Water Wells, including new pumps and control systems. The council also approved a consent agenda item for a Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal contract. A preliminary FY2027 budget discussion was held, with no decisions made.

• Approved $200,000 from fund balance for water well repairs (7-0)
• Approved Texas Conviction Reporting interlocal cooperation contract (7-0)

City Council

The City of Liberty is hosting a tour of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course Restaurant on July 28, 2026. A quorum of the City Council may be present, but the body will not conduct or take any action regarding city business during this event.

• Tour of Liberty Municipal Golf Course Restaurant
• Notice of possible quorum posted per Texas Open Meetings Act
• Notice of meeting posted on City Hall bulletin board
• Notice of Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation available

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss funding for specific local projects. The board will consider expenditures for repairs to Crockett St. and funding for Lights in Liberty.

• Consideration of expenditures for repairs to Crockett St.
• Presentation and consideration of funding for Lights in Liberty

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved $50,000 for the Lights in Liberty event, with one abstention. A separate motion to fund $50,000 for Crockett Street repairs failed in a 3-3 tie. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from June 16, 2026.

• Approved $50,000 for Lights in Liberty event (5-0-1, Gardzina abstained)
• Denied $50,000 for Crockett Street repairs (3-3 tie, motion failed)
• Approved consent agenda including June 16, 2026 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on condemning two unsafe structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus, then consider action on their possible demolition. Other items include a variance request for setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St, resolutions for water‑development funding, an airport grant, and adoption of a Code of Ethics. The meeting also contains routine consent agenda approvals and executive‑session discussions on legal, real‑estate, personnel, and economic‑development matters.

• Public hearing on condemnation of structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus
• Resolution on variance request for setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St
• Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board
• Resolution accepting the 2026 TxDOT Airport Generator Project Grant
• Resolution adopting a Code of Ethics for City Council, Boards, and Commissions

The Liberty City Council approved the demolition of two unsafe structures at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus, following a public hearing. The council also approved a variance for a carport at 1710 Kipling St., a resolution to seek up to $10 million from the Texas Water Development Board, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved demolition of structure at 2721 Cos (7-0)
• Approved demolition of structure at 134 McManus (7-0)
• Approved setback variance at 1710 Kipling St. (7-0)
• Approved resolution for TWDB financial assistance up to $10M (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting 2026 TxDOT Airport Generator Project Grant (7-0)
• Approved resolution adopting Code of Ethics for Council, Boards, Commissions (7-0)
• Approved resolution approving Purchasing Policy Manual (7-0)
• Approved allowing City Manager to sell back accrued vacation and sick time (7-0)

General

The City of Liberty City Council, the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, and the Port of Liberty are holding a joint special meeting. They will discuss and possibly act on economic development negotiations and a consulting services agreement with Blue Group for navigation purposes. The meeting includes executive sessions on economic development negotiations and legal counsel regarding litigation tied to navigation consultant services.

• Receive, review, and possible action on economic development negotiations
• Receive, review, and possible action on Blue Group Consulting Services for navigation
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.071 for consultation with attorney on litigation tied to navigation consultant services
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per individual

At a joint special meeting on June 30, 2026, the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District (CLCND) board, City of Liberty Council, and Port of Liberty Board convened. The CLCND board approved the $50,000 Port of Liberty budget for FY 2026, and the Port of Liberty Board approved paying outstanding invoices to Blue Group. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after these votes.

• Approved the $50,000 Port of Liberty budget for FY 2026 (passed by CLCND board only)
• Approved payment of outstanding invoices to Blue Group (passed by Port of Liberty Board only)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and possibly act on a variance request to setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2026, under the consent agenda.

• Variance request to setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St.
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2026

General

The Liberty City Council is meeting in special session to consider several items, including awarding an EMS billing and collections contract to Express Billing, Inc., approving an extension of McGuire Road, and discussing a concessionaire agreement for the municipal golf course. The council will also go into executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and economic development matters, with possible action to follow.

• Resolution awarding EMS Billing and Collections proposal to Express Billing, Inc. and authorizing city manager to negotiate contract
• Resolution approving extension of McGuire Road
• Consideration of concessionaire agreement at Liberty Municipal Golf Course
• Resolution for Frontier Waste Fuel Cost Adjustment (consent agenda)
• Resolution to add Anthony Lasky to the Investment Committee (consent agenda)

The Liberty City Council approved a fuel surcharge for Frontier Waste, awarded EMS billing to Express Billing, Inc., extended McGuire Road, authorized a golf course concession buyout, and approved property sales and a land purchase. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No action was taken on legal or economic development items from executive session.

• Approved Frontier Waste fuel cost adjustment of $2,100/month (6-0)
• Awarded EMS billing and collections contract to Express Billing, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved McGuire Road extension, city funding up to $135,000 (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate golf course concession buyout up to $40,000 (6-0)
• Authorized sale of city property between Dustin Robinson and Texas First Bank (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 16.1 acres from Liberty County Farming LLC up to $660,000 (6-0)

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider appointing its President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also discuss participation in an HGAC film-ready communities conference and a grant application for a property on North Main Street.

• General Economic Development Grant Program Application for Beausoleil Property Investments, Inc at 2704 North Main Street
• Appointment of LCDC President
• Appointment of LCDC Vice-President
• Appointment of LCDC Secretary
• Participation in HGAC 'Lights, Camera, Action!: Building Film-Ready Communities Across the Region' Conference

The Board appointed new leadership for one-year terms and approved a grant for fencing at 2704 North Main Street. The Board also approved the May 19, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Kathrine McCarty as President (7-0)
• Appointed Mark Campbell as Vice President (7-0)
• Appointed Margaret Gardzina as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved $21,667 General Economic Development Grant for Beausoleil Property Investments, Inc at 2704 North Main Street (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the purpose of strategic planning. The meeting includes a 'State of the Departments' review for various city services.

• State of the Departments review for Public Works (Streets, Electric, Water Utilities, and Parks)
• State of the Departments review for Library
• State of the Departments review for Fire Department
• State of the Departments review for Police
• State of the Departments review for Golf and Airport

The City Council met on June 9, 2026 for a strategic planning work session. Mayor John Hebert called the meeting to order at 7:37 a.m. City Manager Bryan Kendrick presented the agenda and an update on the branding and wayfinding project. Department heads from Public Works, Library, Fire, Police, Golf, and Airport presented short‑term priorities and long‑term strategic goals. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Liberty City Council will vote on resolutions to establish a budget for the 2026 'Lights in Liberty' event and to approve spending for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park. The consent agenda includes authorizing Anthony Lasky to access Tex Pool and waiving penalties on property account 74411. The council will also discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters in executive session, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution establishing a budget for the 2026 'Lights in Liberty' event
• Resolution approving expenditure for a Disc Golf Course at Liberty Municipal Park
• Resolution authorizing Anthony Lasky to access Tex Pool and make investment choices
• Resolution waiving penalties and interest for taxes on property account 74411
• Consideration of participation in 'Lights, Camera, Action!: Building Film-Ready Communities Across the Region' conference from HGAC

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a resolution authorizing Anthony Lasky access to Tex Pool and a tax penalty waiver for account 74411. A $25,000 expenditure for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park was approved by both the LCDC board (6‑0) and the City Council (7‑0). The council also unanimously appointed four members to the LCDC Board and three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No action was taken on any executive‑session matters.

• Approved consent agenda items (including Anthony Lasky access and tax waiver) – vote 7‑0
• Approved $25,000 LCDC expenditure for disc golf course – LCDC board vote 6‑0
• Approved $25,000 City Council resolution for disc golf course – vote 7‑0
• Appointed Barbara Norwood, Craig Vansau, Jay Shivers, Margaret Gardzina to LCDC Board – vote 7‑0
• Appointed Barry Jones, David Reidland, Lauryn Lozano to Planning and Zoning Commission – vote 7‑0
• Postponed budget resolution for 2026 "Lights in Liberty" event – no vote
• No action taken on legal matters discussed in executive session
• No action taken on real estate, personnel, and economic development matters discussed in executive session

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding a disc golf course at the Liberty Municipal Park. The board will also review minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on Disc Golf Course at the Liberty Municipal Park

The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. It also approved a $25,000 expenditure to install a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park, with a unanimous vote. Both actions were recorded with vote tallies. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 disc golf course installation at Liberty Municipal Park (6-0)

City Council

The Liberty City Council will canvass the May 2 general municipal election results, administer oaths of office, and elect a mayor pro tem. They will also consider resolutions to purchase properties on Scout Street and Lakeland Drive, and authorize applications for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant. A key item is an ordinance banning drilling and mining in public parks, tied to the grant. The council will also discuss creating a Lights in Liberty Board and other routine items.

• Ordinance canvassing returns of the May 2, 2026 General Municipal Election
• Resolution to purchase property on Scout Street
• Resolution to purchase property on Lakeland Drive
• Ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks related to a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant
• Resolution creating the Lights in Liberty Board and appointing initial members

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a contract with Public Management for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, the submission of that grant application, and an ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in city parks. The council also approved the Lights in Liberty Board appointments and routine consent agenda items. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Adopted ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks (7-0)
• Approved contract with Public Management for Texas Parks & Wildlife grant assistance (7-0)
• Authorized submission of 2027 Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant application (7-0)
• Approved expenditure of $30,200 for T‑Hangar storage unit improvements (7-0)
• Approved Lights in Liberty Board and appointed five members (7-0)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda, including property purchase resolutions and bank signatory addition (7-0)
• Elected Council Member Debbie Dugger as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Failed motion to elect Council Member Nick Dennis as Mayor Pro Tem (3-4)

General

The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting covering airport operations, including a report from the airport manager on FAA and TxDOT projects, and a discussion of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the TxDOT commission in August. The board will also discuss badging, video, social media, T78 capital improvement plan (CIP), gate access, vegetation control, and upcoming workshop topics such as courtesy car access, lease agreement updates, community hangar, and fees.

• Discussion of Airport Layout Plan (ALP) submission to TxDOT commission in August
• Discussion of T78 CIP and site visit
• Discussion of badging/video/social media policies
• Discussion of lease agreement updates and community hangar fees
• Discussion of gate access and vegetation/herbicide management

General

The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve minutes from January 2026, hear reports from the treasurer, Friends of the Library, and the library director (covering building maintenance, events, children's activities, and staff updates), and discuss board renewals or new member recommendations. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2026
• Treasurer's financial report
• Friends of the Library report
• Library director's report on building maintenance, events, children's activities, and staff updates
• Discussion of board renewals/new member recommendations

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will receive a budget report and approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes as routine consent items. In the regular session, members will discuss and possibly act on modifications to two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars and on a proposed disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park. No decisions are recorded yet; the items are slated for discussion and potential action.

• Modification of two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars
• Disc golf course proposal at Liberty Municipal Park
• Presentation of the budget report
• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Routine consent agenda items

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the March 17, 2026 minutes. It also approved a $30,200 expenditure to modify two end‑cap storage units in the T‑Hangars. The proposal for a disc golf course at Liberty Municipal Park was tabled until a design map is provided. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda (including minutes) – vote 6‑0
• Approved $30,200 for T‑Hangar storage modifications – vote 6‑0
• Tabled disc golf course proposal pending design – vote 6‑0

City Council

The Liberty City Council will consider an ordinance to suspend CenterPoint Energy's proposed Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rates, award bids for park restroom and concession stand construction, and approve a new solid waste collection contract with Frontier Waste Solutions. Other items include adoption of an updated employee policy manual and a resolution for repairs to McGuire Road in the Highlands Public Improvement District. The meeting also includes executive sessions on legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Ordinance suspending CenterPoint Energy's proposed Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rates
• Resolution awarding bid for park restroom and concession stand project
• Resolution regarding solid waste collection contract with Frontier Waste Solutions
• Consideration of repeal and replacement of personnel rules (Ordinance § 9.01.001) and adoption of Employee Policy Manual
• Resolution regarding a Reimbursement Agreement for Highlands Public Improvement District repairs to McGuire Road

The Liberty City Council approved a $1,168,813 bid from Daniels Building & Construction for the park restroom and concession stand project, including alternates 1 and 2. The council also approved a new eight-year solid waste contract with Frontier Waste Solutions, adopted ordinances suspending CenterPoint Energy's GRIP rate increase and updating personnel rules, and ratified $20,000 in LCDC funding for a trap-neuter-return program. All votes were 7-0. No action was taken on executive session items.

• Awarded park restroom/concession bid to Daniels Building & Construction for $1,168,813 (7-0)
• Approved 8-year solid waste contract with Frontier Waste Solutions starting Jan 1, 2027 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance suspending CenterPoint Energy GRIP rate increase until June 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Repealed and replaced personnel rules ordinance § 9.01.001 (7-0)
• Approved updated Employee Policy Manual (7-0)
• Ratified $20,000 LCDC expenditure for Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return program (7-0)
• Approved purchase of outdoor audio system for City Hall events (7-0)
• Approved Highlands PID Reimbursement Agreement for McGuire Road repairs (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for training and will not conduct or take any official action on city business during this session. The meeting is held at City Hall at 1829 Sam Houston.

• Training session scheduled
• No official business or action planned
• Notice of meeting posted on April 7, 2026

Liberty Community Development Corporation

The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a joint session with City Council to discuss the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program. The board will also consider action regarding an outdoor audio system.

• Discussion and possible action regarding the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
• Discussion and possible action regarding outdoor audio system

The Liberty Community Development Corporation approved $20,000 in funding for the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program, which was also ratified by the City Council. The board additionally approved funding for an outdoor audio system for the City Hall Campus. The meeting included no public comments and was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved $20,000 for Rural Texas TNR Program (5-0-1, Runkle abstaining, VanDeventer absent)
• City Council ratified $20,000 TNR expenditure (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 20, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved funding for outdoor audio system for City Hall Campus (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint session with the Liberty Community Development Corporation to discuss and possibly act on the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program, which addresses feral cat populations. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural.

• Discussion and possible action on the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program

The City Council held a joint meeting with the Liberty Community Development Corporation (LCDC) and ratified a $20,000 expenditure for the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program, which traps, spays/neuters, vaccinates, and returns stray and feral cats. The LCDC board had approved the funding earlier in the meeting with a 5-0-1 vote (one abstention, one absent), and the council ratified it unanimously (7-0). No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Ratified $20,000 LCDC expenditure for Rural Texas TNR Program (7-0)
• LCDC approved $20,000 funding for TNR Program (5-0-1, Runkle abstaining, VanDeventer absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including water plant updates and airport improvements. The body is also deciding on the selection of professional services for disaster recovery funding and the approval of the Port of Liberty's 2026 budget.

• Purchase of undeveloped land east of Highway 146 and north of McGuire Road for road construction
• Approval of the Port of Liberty’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Selection of professional service providers for CDBG-DR funding related to 2024 severe storms and Hurricane Beryl
• Bid award to Dashiell Corporation for 2026 annual substation maintenance
• Ordinance adding fees for T-hangar end cap storage areas at Liberty Municipal Airport

The Liberty City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $153,186.66 generator project at the airport, ADA-compliant door improvements at City Hall and the Liberty Center, and several grant-related actions. The council also approved the Port of Liberty's FY 2026 budget with a condition, a change order for the Highway 146 water plant, and authorized the purchase of land for a road project. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Liberty Youth Baseball Association fee waiver.

• Approved airport generator project and budget amendment, $153,186.66 (7-0)
• Approved ADA door improvements from Allegion at City Hall and Liberty Center (7-0)
• Approved Port of Liberty FY 2026 budget, with Blue Group spending reduced to date (7-0)
• Approved $60,955 change order for Highway 146 water plant project (7-0)
• Approved land purchase east of Highway 146/north of McGuire Road for road project (7-0)
• Approved in-kind contribution to Liberty Youth Baseball Association via fee waiver (6-0-1)
• Approved GrantWorks for CDBG-DR grant administration (7-0)
• Approved HR Green for CDBG-DR engineering services (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding the Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District, including special assessments and revenue bonds. The body will also vote on a general election date and the sale of abandoned right-of-way property.

• General election for Mayor and three Council members on May 2, 2026
• Sale of abandoned right-of-way to Applied Coating and Cleaning Technology LLC for $77,400.00
• Public hearing and ordinance for special assessments in Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District
• Variance request for property at 3109 North Main Street
• Revision of fees and policies for hangars at the Liberty Municipal Airport

The Liberty City Council approved several major items, including ordinances levying special assessments and authorizing the issuance of special assessment revenue bonds for the Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District (PID), both passing 6-0-1 with Council Member Ward abstaining. The council also approved the purchase of land on the north end of town as discussed in executive session, and approved a resolution to sell a vacated right-of-way to Applied Coating and Cleaning Technology LLC for $77,400. A proposal to begin live-streaming council meetings was tabled until the March 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved ordinance levying special assessments for Liberty Ranch PID (6-0-1, Ward abstaining)
• Approved issuance of Series 2026 special assessment revenue bonds for Liberty Ranch PID (6-0-1, Ward abstaining)
• Approved purchase of land on north end of town as discussed in executive session (7-0)
• Approved sale of abandoned right-of-way to Applied Coating and Cleaning Technology LLC for $77,400 (7-0)
• Approved amended airport hangar fee schedule, including new box hangar fees (7-0)
• Approved variance from subdivision ordinance for property at 3109 North Main Street (7-0)
• Tabled live-streaming of council meetings until March 10, 2026 (4-3)
• Approved ordinance ordering May 2, 2026 general election for mayor and three council seats (7-0)

General

The Library Board will meet to discuss a potential Fine Forgiveness program and adjustments to book checkout limits. The board will also consider policies regarding video surveillance, the Senior Room, and study rooms.

• Discussion of a Fine Forgiveness program
• Adjustment of checkout limits for specific books (including ASVAB, SAT/PSAT, ACT, GRE, and DMV)
• Consideration of Video Surveillance Camera Policy
• Consideration of Senior Room Policy
• Consideration of Study Room Policy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Liberty, Texas Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on January 28, 2026, to consider a variance request for Store Master Funding XXXIII, LLC at 3109 N Main St. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Consider approving a variance request for Store Master Funding XXXIII, LLC at 3109 N Main St