David Kauffman

The agenda for the regular meeting includes a call to order and roll call, a period for public comments regarding non-agenda related items, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda lists the approval of the September 23, 2025 Minutes. There are no new business items listed for the agenda portion of the document. Announcements allow for board member comments or questions on officially listed agenda matters. The document also includes procedures for public hearings and contact information for accommodations for persons with disabilities. The minutes section details the call to order, roll call, and approval of the May 13, 2025 Minutes. The primary new business involved a request for a zoning variance (Project #A25-0059) to place two additional accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on a property, which was ultimately denied by a vote of three to two after public opposition was heard. New business also included the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026, with both incumbents re-appointed. Announcements recognized the City Attorney and the new Building Official.

The meeting commenced with a workshop that included discussions on the resolution approving an amended reimbursement agreement between the City of Robinson Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone # 1 and Waco Industrial Foundation to secure natural gas services from ATMOS. The workshop also involved consideration of purchasing and installing six new Emergency Warning Sirens from American Signal Corporation, with the Council agreeing on specifications including 50-foot steel poles and A/C power with battery backup, funded by the General Fund balance. During the regular session, a public hearing was held regarding an ordinance to change the zoning of a property at 103 E. Stegall Drive from Light Commercial District (C-1) to Single Family District (SF-3) to allow for the rebuilding of an existing non-conforming single-family home; the motion to approve the zoning change passed. Subsequently, the purchase and installation of the six emergency warning sirens, utilizing 50-foot steel poles and battery backup, for a total cost of $232,675.30 plus electrical installation, was approved. Updates were provided by the Robinson Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Department. Future agenda items discussed included revisiting the 2034 Comprehensive Plan and acknowledging a tour provided by Walmart.

The meeting included a workshop session where discussions focused on amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances regarding Dangerous Buildings. Key changes included shifting authority from the Building Standards Commission (BSC) to the Municipal Court of Record for case flow ease, clarifying definitions, and updating terminology regarding temperature measures. The council also discussed the ordinance formally deleting Article V, which established the BSC, as it was rendered unnecessary by the authority shift. During the regular session, a presentation was given regarding a tax-credit-funded affordable working family housing development. The council approved setting a date for the TIRZ #1 and TIRZ #2 Board Meetings. The public hearings resulted in the approval of Ordinance 2026-001, which amends the Dangerous Buildings article, and Ordinance 2026-002, which formally removes the Building Standards Commission article.

The agenda for the meeting includes receiving a report on TIRZ #1 total revenue and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and projected revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Key action items involve considering and potentially approving an amended agreement between the Waco Industrial Foundation (WIF) and TIRZ #1 to manage the reimbursement schedule for natural gas service obtained from ATMOS, which increased in total cost post-completion.

The meeting involved a Workshop Session followed by a Regular Meeting. Key discussion items in the workshop included consideration of the minutes from the January 20, 2026, meeting, deliberation on Resolution 2026-001-R concerning an amended reimbursement agreement between Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and Waco Industrial Foundation for natural gas services from ATMOS, and discussion on the purchase and installation of Emergency Warning Sirens from American Signal Corporation. The Regular Meeting agenda covered standard opening items, citizen comments, and the consideration of consent and regular agenda items, including a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2026-003 to change zoning from Light Commercial District (C-1) to Single Family District (SF-3) at 103 E. Stegall Drive, and action on the siren purchase.