City of Granbury

The council reviewed and approved the awarding of Request for Proposal 25-2605 for electric distribution overhead and underground work related to the Highway 377 project. The project involves relocating utilities, with Revolution Power LLC selected for overhead work and Renegade Group LLC for underground work. The total construction amount is $1,357,460 with an additional contingency of $340,000. Staff noted that the project costs were higher than initially anticipated due to necessary reconfigurations and additional engineering requirements caused by natural gas pipeline relocations.

The commission reviewed multiple zoning and land use requests during public hearings. This included a denial of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zoning change request for property on Hawthorne Street. The commission approved a replat request for properties located on Meadowlark Lane and granted a specific use permit for a truck parking lot located on US Hwy 377. Additionally, the commission recognized outgoing and incoming members and scheduled a future orientation session regarding open meetings statutes and procedural requirements.

The commission held a public hearing regarding a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of two wall signs at 137 E. Pearl St. Following a review of the property, sign specifications, and applicable zoning ordinances, the commission approved the request with specific conditions regarding installation methods and placement to ensure the signs do not obstruct existing architectural features of the building.

The City Council meeting included the presentation of several proclamations and recognitions of city staff accomplishments. Consent items included a delay in the enforcement of a development agreement with Babes Chicken Dinner House and the rejection of a bid for RO membrane and brine seal replacement at the Water Treatment Plant. Public hearings were held to deliberate on a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change at 105 S Hawthorne, a residential lot replat at 901 Meadowlark Lane, and a specific use permit renewal for a truck parking lot at 5901 E US Hwy 377. The council awarded a contract for the Lake Granbury Crossing Electrical Infrastructure Remediation Project, appointed new members to the Charter Review Commission, and received an update regarding a district attorney investigation into the Hood Central Appraisal District. Finally, the council conducted an executive session to deliberate on legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

The meeting included an expected Orientation and Training Workshop covering open meetings statutes, rules of order, application processing, and basic ordinance regulations, which was postponed as the City Attorney was unavoidably detained. The Commission welcomed Cody Nolen as the new Interim Director of Community Development. Key concerns raised by the Commission to Mr. Nolen included addressing dilapidated historic homes without consequence and instances where applicants modify approved projects in violation of Historic Guidelines. Mr. Nolen outlined a new enforcement process involving initial contact via letter from Ms. Durant, followed by Code Enforcement if issues are not resolved. Discussions also covered enforcement capabilities for TxDot controlled areas on the Square.