The City Council meeting included the introduction and swearing-in of a new Police Officer. Key agenda items involved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City Ambulance Service for backup services, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding manufactured housing, and the classification of specific properties. Additionally, the Council addressed re-platting requests, a consulting services proposal for stormwater pollution prevention, the appointment of a selection review committee for professional administrative services, and approval of an invoice list. The session also included an executive session for attorney consultation and personnel matters, along with resolutions concerning salary adjustments.
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The City Council meeting included a variety of business items, notably the discussion on amending city ordinances and the official zoning map to create an 'R-MH Manufactured Home Residential District' in compliance with Texas Senate Bill 785. This included specific zoning for property at 6116-6126 Capitol. The Council also addressed the closure of Lincoln Avenue for a community event, approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Groves Professional Police Association, and deliberated on a Memorandum of Understanding for backup ambulance services. Furthermore, contracts for wastewater energy and construction services were reviewed, along with grant agreements for traffic enforcement and data interface for municipal court reporting. Several residents submitted feedback in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Capitol property.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting
Groves City Council Regular Meeting
The Council received a status update on water meter installations and discussed VFW Post 4820 events and community scholarship programs. A public hearing was held regarding the potential zoning change for a manufactured home residential district. The Council authorized the closure of Lincoln Avenue for a holiday event and approved a collective bargaining agreement with the police association. Additionally, the Council authorized a backup ambulance service agreement, an energy and construction services contract, the TxDOT STEP grant agreement for traffic enforcement, and a data interface agreement for municipal court reporting. The meeting concluded with the review and approval of the invoice list and a brief executive session regarding pending litigation.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Groves City Council Regular Meeting
The agenda includes recognizing Gertie Bouillion Day, reviewing the 25th Street Bottleneck Sewer Project design, and deliberating on Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for the Groves Pecan Festival. Key legislative items involve the adoption of ordinances for a Police Reserve Force, a School Crossing Guard Program, and amendments regarding manufactured housing regulations. Additionally, the Council will consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ratification of HVAC system repairs, Schneider Electric Change Proposals, and election administration preparations. The meeting also includes a review of invoice lists and an executive session concerning a settlement agreement for the Star Lake Canal Superfund Site.
