The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including the purchase of a new Case backhoe for the Collection & Distribution department and the consideration of an appointment for a new Police Chief. The council discussed the first reading of a resolution for a Kilgore Economic Development Corporation project concerning parks and recreational facilities. Additionally, deliberations were held regarding potential road improvements at The Reserve Development, amendments to the Development and Road Cost Participation Agreement, and various property acquisitions and legal matters during an executive session.
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City of Kilgore City Council Regular City Council Meeting
The Council received updates on public works projects and authorized the purchase of new patrol units. Decisions were made to adopt new employee insurance plans for dental, vision, and ancillary products, and to formally adopt the 2026 Engineering Design Manual. The Council also established a new process for ensuring awareness regarding proposed expenditures not included in the approved budget. Following an executive session regarding legal, real estate, and personnel matters, the Council appointed a new Chief of Police and approved a cost-of-living adjustment for the City Manager.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council Regular Meeting
The agenda focuses on several key items for the upcoming council meeting. Presentations include updates on public works projects. Consent agenda items involve the ratification of prior meeting minutes and authorization for the purchase of new patrol units. Discussion and action items cover potential savings from changes to employee insurance plans, the adoption of an engineering design manual, and future agenda planning. The executive session is scheduled for consultation on pending litigation, potential real estate transactions, and personnel matters involving specific departments.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters, including the recognition of life-saving awards, a review of the Summer Reading Program, and a presentation on the pool season. Discussions focused on the fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rates, and hotel occupancy tax fund applications. The council addressed the appointment of authorized signatories for a CDBG-MIT grant, authorized the negotiation of a contract with the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, and heard presentations on manufactured housing zoning district requirements and the 2026 tax rate. Executive sessions were held to discuss pending litigation, real estate purchases, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters, including the position of Public Works Director.
