Liberty County public meetings in 2024
43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Liberty City Council will convene a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters, including the City Manager search, following a closed executive session. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2024.
- Executive session to deliberate on personnel matters
- Consideration of City Manager Search
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
The Liberty City Council met in a special called session on December 23, 2024. The council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager search, but reconvened without taking any action. The meeting adjourned with no substantive decisions made.
- Held executive session for city manager search (no vote)
- Took no action on personnel matters discussed in executive session
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve a request to increase the number of units at the Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 16 to 19. The meeting will also include the approval of the November 13, 2024 commission minutes.
- Approve minutes from November 13, 2024
- Increase units at Sandune Manufactured Home Park from 16 to 19
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several resolutions including a disaster recovery contract extension and an updated investment policy. The body will also discuss a new pole attachment fee and funding for ball field lighting at the City Park. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a City Manager search and other legal and real estate matters.
- Ordinance to add a pole attachment fee to the Master Fee Schedule
- Resolution to authorize funds for ball field lighting at the City Park
- Extension of disaster recovery, debris management and disposal services contract with DRC Emergency Services
- Resolution to execute the Kroger Texas Settlement participation and release form
- Grant application for FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing $1,244,000 for Musco Lighting to replace all ball field lighting at City Park, including adding a third T-ball field. The council also approved several other items, including joining the Kroger opioid settlement, extending a disaster recovery contract, adopting an updated investment policy, adding a pole attachment fee, and authorizing a FEMA grant application. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session.
- Approved $1,244,000 ball field lighting installation at City Park (7-0)
- Approved resolution to join Kroger Texas opioid settlement (7-0)
- Extended disaster recovery contract with DRC Emergency Services for one year (7-0)
- Adopted updated investment policy (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance adding $10.50/year pole attachment fee (7-0)
- Authorized FEMA AFG grant application for $74,491.18 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including November 12, 2024 minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding grants to local businesses and organizations for facade improvements and public safety projects. The board will also review the Façade Grant Program and Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program during a work session.
- Award $20,000 grant to Select Safety (Facade Grant Program)
- Award $3,204.75 grant to Miriam Medina (Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program)
- Award $30,000 grant to Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center (Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program)
- Award $20,000 grant to Ajay Patel (Facade Grant Program)
- Review Façade Grant Program and Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will review operational reports, financial statements, and maintenance projects. The board will also discuss fuel prices and upcoming construction. A primary topic is a possible update to the airport lease agreement.
- Review October Operations Report
- Review October Financial Statement
- Review Maintenance Projects
- Discussion on updating airport lease agreement
- Review Upcoming Construction Projects
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 14, 2024. City Attorney Brandon Davis will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of commission members.
- Approval of August 14, 2024 minutes
- Overview of Planning Commission roles and responsibilities by City Attorney Brandon Davis
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will vote on a water conservation plan and a prohibited technology policy. The body will also consider a grant application for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. A work session is scheduled to discuss pole attachment agreements and a temporary state right-of-way closure.
- Ordinance adopting a Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan
- Resolution approving a Covered Application and Prohibited Technology Policy
- Application for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program via Texas Department of Agriculture
- Nomination of candidates for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Discussion of temporary closure of State Right Of Way with TxDOT
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary focus of the meeting is the search for a City Manager.
- Executive session regarding City Manager search
- Possible action on personnel matters related to the City Manager search
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if four specific structures should be repaired or demolished. The body will also consider applications for the 2025/2026 Texas Community Block Grant Program and a speed zone change for State Highway 146.
- Public hearing on condemnation of 708 Lamar, 713 Lamar, 1203 Lamar, and 3812 Oilfield Road
- Resolution to select a grant administration firm for the TxCDBG-CD program
- Ordinance establishing a 45 MPH construction speed zone on a portion of State Highway 146
- Discussion on Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Finance Zones (TIRZs)
- Possible action on a nondisclosure agreement with Blue Group International, LLC
General
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve minutes, receive financial reports, and appoint officers for new terms. The board will also discuss reducing fines for DVDs and Blu-Rays and review long-range plans.
- Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Appoint officers for new terms
- Discuss reducing DVD/Blu-Ray fines
- Review Long Range and Technology Plans 2024-2029
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding a $30,000 grant to the Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center and hold a public hearing on possible fund expenditures. The board will also discuss economic development negotiations regarding QYK Brands, LLC.
- Public hearing on possible fund expenditures
- Award $30,000 grant to Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center
- Executive session on economic development negotiations
- Update on QYK Brands, LLC
- Approval of September 17, 2024 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and projects within the Capital Improvement Program Fund Budget. The meeting includes a search for a City Manager and the authorization of a fire protection services agreement with Liberty County.
- Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
- Authorization of projects in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program Fund Budget
- Fire protection services agreement with Liberty County
- Purchase of radios for the Liberty Fire Department
- Acceptance of a U.S. Forest Service grant
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review operational and financial reports, and discuss budget adjustments and transportation commission matters.
- Review August & September Operations Report
- Review September Financial Statement
- Discuss Budget & Airport Fees
- Discuss Texas Transportation Commission
- Review Maintenance, Software and Other Projects
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The council is scheduled to adopt the budget, approve a property tax increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.6139 per $100 valuation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a TxDOT airport maintenance grant and the awarding of a bid for the Liberty City Park restroom and concession stand project.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate for FY 2024-2025
- Public hearing on proposed budget for FY 2024-2025
- Adoption of budget for FY 2024-2025
- Ratification of property tax increase reflected in the budget
- Adoption of ad valorem tax rate of $0.6139 per $100 valuation
The Liberty City Council held a special called meeting on September 24, 2024, and took several significant actions. They adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget (3-2) and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.5917 per $100 valuation (3-2), which is the No New Revenue rate. The council also approved an ordinance increasing water, wastewater, solid waste rates and adjusting other fees (4-1), and rejected all bids for the City Park restroom and concession stand project due to high costs (5-0).
- Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget (3-2)
- Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.5917 per $100 valuation (3-2)
- Approved fee schedule increases for water, wastewater, solid waste, permits, golf course, and city hall rentals (4-1)
- Rejected all bids for City Park restroom and concession stand project (5-0)
- Approved 2025 TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant agreement (consent agenda, 5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will consider awarding four grants for facade improvements and utilities. The board will also receive reports on the Business Facade Grant Program and other local projects.
- Proposed $20,000 Facade Grant Program award to Shoppa’s Farm Supply
- Proposed $6,425 Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program award to Shoppa’s Farm Supply
- Proposed $20,000 Facade Grant Program award to Dev Mohan
- Proposed $282.00 Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program award to Miriam Medina
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and set the proposed tax rate. The body will also award a bid for a fire hydrant replacement project and nominate a candidate for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Awarding the bid for the fire hydrant replacement project
- Nomination of a candidate for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Setting the date, time, and location for a public hearing on the 2024 tax rate
The City Council approved a resolution setting the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at $0.6139, down from the current $0.6204, in a 5-2 vote. The council also awarded a $527,900 bid for the fire hydrant replacement project, nominated Mark Herndon for the appraisal district board, and cast its TML Region 16 vote for Cindy Burchfield. A public hearing on the proposed budget was recessed to September 24, 2024.
- Approved proposed tax rate of $0.6139 for FY 2024-25 (5-2)
- Awarded fire hydrant replacement bid to Bull-G Construction, LLC for $527,900 (7-0)
- Nominated Mark Herndon for Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board (7-0)
- Cast TML Region 16 director vote for Cindy Burchfield (7-0)
- Set public hearing on 2024 tax rate for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm (7-0)
- Reappointed Gloria Stratton, Sandra Pickett, Sharon Brown; appointed Lindsay Lawrence and Brittany Hudnall to Library Board (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 13 and 27, 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will present the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and set dates for public hearings regarding the budget and the 2024 tax rate. The body will also consider resolutions regarding insurance awards and the purchase of delinquent tax trust property.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget presentation
- Setting a public hearing for the proposed FY 2024-2025 City Budget
- Setting the proposed tax rate and public hearing date for the 2024 tax rate
- Awarding FY 2024-2025 health insurance to United Healthcare and dental, vision, and life insurance to Mutual of Omaha
- Approving offers for the purchase of delinquent tax trust property
General
The Airport Advisory Board will review July operations and financial statements. The board will also discuss maintenance, software, and upcoming construction plans. A new item on the agenda is the planning and coordination of a "Fly-In" event.
- Review of July Operations Report
- Review of July Financial Statement
- Review of maintenance, software, and other projects
- Review of upcoming construction plans
- Discussion of planning and coordinating a "Fly-In" event
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The board will also consider awarding three grants to local businesses and individuals.
- Proposed $20,000 Facade Grant to Shoppa’s Farm Supply
- Proposed $21,350 Utilities and Public Safety Grant to Shoppa’s Farm Supply
- Proposed $20,000 Facade Grant to Jamie Carter
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a minor plat and two variance requests. The body will also administer oaths of office to appointed board members.
- Approval of Davis Estates Minor Plat
- Temporary variance request for Freedom Church (422 US 90)
- Variance request for Matt Harris (1708 Webster)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of an ambulance chassis and prepayment for a fire truck, as well as awarding a maintenance contract for an emergency generator. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss the proposed Airport T-Hangar project and the FY 2024-2025 budget.
- Authorize purchase of ambulance chassis
- Authorize prepayment for fire truck
- Award emergency generator maintenance contract to ARCCO Company Services, Inc.
- Discuss proposed Airport T-Hangar project
- Discuss FY 2024-2025 budget
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Airport Advisory Board will meet to review the June operations report and current maintenance and software projects. The board is also scheduled to review the fee schedule and upcoming construction plans.
- Review of June Operations Report
- Review of maintenance, software, and other projects
- Review of fee schedule
- Review of upcoming construction plans
General
The Library Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss board member renewals. The body is scheduled to decide on trust allocations and distributions and discuss future fine forgiveness programs.
- Approval of April 18, 2024 minutes
- Trust allocations and distributions
- Future Fine Forgiveness Programs
- Board Renewals and New Member Recommendations
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a work session to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This session is used to discuss financial planning for the upcoming year.
- Presentation and work session regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will conduct a work session regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and the Community Development Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes reports on economic development and a presentation from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- Work session on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Work session on Community Development Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP)
- U.S. Small Business Administration presentation by Barbara Nitis
- General Manager's report on Business Facade Grant Program and Economic Development Agreements
- General Manager's report on Golf Course, Airport, and Faux Real Trade Days
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and hear reports on electrical projects, the library, and the golf course. The body is also considering resolutions for property demolition and a school resource officer agreement.
- Ratification of funds for demolition of commercial property at 4310 North Main Street
- Interlocal agreement with Liberty Independent School District for a school resource officer
- Awarding a proposal for the Park Master Plan
- Purchase of furniture for Fire Station Number Two (2)
- Contract amendment request for Texas Community Development Fund contract CDV21-0052
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will meet in an emergency session regarding Hurricane Beryl. The council will consider an ordinance to continue the city's local disaster declaration and ratify emergency regulations issued by the Mayor.
- Ordinance to continue the local disaster declaration caused by Hurricane Beryl
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will vote on appointing a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also consider three grant awards for facade improvements and public safety.
- Appointment of LCDC President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- $3,925 grant to Kesha Pickney (Divine Integrity) for Utilities and Public Safety
- $20,000 grant to Kesha Pickney (Divine Integrity) for Facade Grant Program
- $20,000 grant to Frank Jordan for Facade Grant Program
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance request for the lot at 2223 MLK. The commission will also review and discuss a conceptual plan for a subdivision proposed by the Behrens Land Group.
- Variance request for 2223 MLK
- Conceptual plan review for Behrens Land Group subdivision
- Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report and review Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget information. Members will also consider resolutions for LCDC funding regarding property demolition and a parks master plan. Possible action is scheduled regarding a wastewater disposal contract with the City of Hardin.
- Public hearing on 2023 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
- Ordinance amending Airport Advisory Board composition
- LCDC funds for demolition at 4310 North Main Street
- LCDC funds for a Parks Master Plan
- Authorization to lease golf carts
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will review a General Manager's report covering the Business Facade Grant Program, economic development agreements, and the golf course. The board will consider approving $300,000 for the construction of one ten-unit nested t-hangar. Additionally, the board will consider the expenditure of funds for a Park Master Plan.
- Consideration of $300,000 toward the construction of one ten-unit nested t-hangar
- Consideration of expenditure of funds for a Park Master Plan
- General Manager's Report on Business Facade Grant Program and Economic Development Agreements
- Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will review financial, Friends of the Library, and Director reports. The board will also discuss upcoming board member reappointments or replacements.
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Friends of the Library Report
- Library Director's report on staff, events, summer reading, and donations
- Discussion of upcoming Board Member Reappointments / Replacements
City Council
The City Council will consider reallocating funds between the new water plant project and Fire Station No. 2. The agenda also includes a bid award for Layl Drive street improvements and a resolution to reject a fire hydrant replacement bid.
- Reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds from the new water plant to Fire Station No. 2
- Reallocation of Cambridge funds from Fire Station No. 2 to the new water plant project
- Awarding the Layl Drive street improvements project bid to AAA Asphalt
- Resolution to reject the fire hydrant replacement project bid awarded to Compact TX Contracting, Inc.
- Approval of an interlocal agreement with West Hardin ISD for use of the Liberty Municipal Golf Course
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding the use of funds. The board will consider approving a $21,000 payment for the July 3, 2024 fireworks show.
- Public hearing regarding possible expenditure of funds
- Proposed $21,000 expenditure for July 3, 2024 fireworks show
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if three hazardous structures should be repaired or demolished. The body is also considering agreements for utility relocations on US Highway 90 and audio-visual equipment for Fire Station No. 2.
- Public hearing on condemnation of structures at 304 Independence, 3016 Lincoln, and 3805 Oilfield Road
- Agreement with Ford AV for audio and visual equipment at Fire Station No. 2
- Agreements with HR Green and Texas Elite Utilities for US Highway 90 water, wastewater, and electric relocations
- Two-year extension to the agreement with Texas Elite Utility Services, LLC
- Application for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider several items, including awarding a bid for the fire hydrant replacement project, amending building regulations for electricity, updating airport fees, and authorizing a fireworks contract. They will also discuss proposed golf course clubhouse renovations, a swine ordinance, and utility system improvements in a work session, followed by executive sessions on legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Resolution awarding fire hydrant replacement project bid to Compact TX Contracting, Inc.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 3.03 (Electricity) of the City Code
- Ordinance amending Master Fee Schedule for Liberty Municipal Airport fees
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Pyro Shows of Texas, Inc. for July 3, 2024 fireworks
- Work session: review golf course clubhouse renovations, swine ordinance, utility system improvements
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a specific property rezoning request. The body will also review minutes from the January 31, 2024 meeting.
- Rezoning of 4505 Sandune to allow manufactured homes
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation will meet to consider awarding two Business Façade Improvement Grants, hear reports from the General Manager and finance staff, and discuss economic development negotiations in closed session. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes.
- Consider $2,375 grant to Health Center of Southeast Texas for Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
- Consider $9,467.50 grant to Ali Zolfaghari for Business Façade Improvement Grant Program
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations
- General Manager's report on Business Facade Grant Program, Economic Development Agreements, Projects, Permits, Golf Course, and Airport
- Approve minutes of January 23, 2024
City Council
The City Council will decide on several infrastructure project bids and the creation of a community development grant program. The body is also ordering a general election for Mayor and three Council members.
- General election for Mayor and three Council members on May 4, 2024
- Bid award for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project to AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc.
- Bid award for Fire Hydrant Replacement Project to Compact TX Contracting, Inc.
- Bid award for 2024 Annual Substation Maintenance to Dashiell Corporation
- Proposed creation of the Liberty Community Development Corporation’s Utilities and Public Safety Grant Program
General
The Liberty Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two items: a variance request from ETEC Realty to allow more than one dwelling unit per lot in the McManus Manufactured Home Park, and an ordinance amendment requiring a primary structure before an accessory structure. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 12, 2023, and a citizens' forum.
- Variance request from ETEC Realty for multiple dwelling units per lot in McManus Manufactured Home Park
- Proposed Code of Ordinances amendment 3.01.009 requiring primary structure before accessory structure
- Minutes approval for July 12, 2023 meeting
General
The Liberty Municipal Library Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss unfinished and new business. Key items include removing a policy that restricts food and drink in the mezzanine meeting room, applying a checkout limit for test-prep and other books, and discussing the removal of Dana's name from a bank signature card.
- Discuss removal of Dana's name on Bank Signature Card
- Discuss and approve removal of policy restricting food/drink for meeting room on mezzanine level
- Apply a check out limit for books (ASVAB, GED, STAT/PSAT, ACT, GRE, DMV, INCOME TAX, ETC.)
- Treasurer's Financial Report
- Friends of the Library Report
Liberty Community Development Corporation
The Liberty Community Development Corporation board will hold a public hearing on possible fund expenditures, then consider creating a utilities and public safety grant program with $90,000, transferring $34,450 to the Airport Fund for a wildlife fencing project match, and approving a $40,000 engineering contract for pickleball courts and a covered pavilion at the golf course. They will also discuss economic development negotiations in executive session.
- Public hearing on possible expenditure of funds
- Creation of utilities and public safety grant program with $90,000 allocation
- Transfer of $34,450 to Airport Fund for Wildlife Fencing Project local match
- Agreement with Leavins Engineering & Design, LLC for $40,000 for pickleball courts and covered pavilion design
- Executive session on economic development negotiations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council of Liberty will vote on a three-year $19,218.60 contract with AT&T for the Liberty Municipal Library’s E-Rate service. The body will also amend the budget for the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant related to the Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Project. Additionally, the council will authorize a client service agreement with Utility Associates, Inc. for police vehicles and body cameras, and approve an ordinance for participation in Entergy Texas Public Utility Commission matters.
- Resolution amending the budget for the Texas General Land Office CDBG for the Minglewood Sanitary Sewer Project
- Resolution awarding a three-year contract to AT&T in the amount of $19,218.60 for the Liberty Municipal Library’s E-Rate service
- Resolution authorizing a client service agreement with Utility Associates, Inc. for Liberty Police Department police cars and body cameras
- Ordinance authorizing participation with other Entergy service area cities in matters concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in 2024