Raiven Allen

The City Council meeting included a citizen participation segment regarding the retirement of the City Secretary. Key approvals were granted for the Annual Spring Fling in downtown Bullard and the acceptance of the Police Department's 2025 Annual Report on Racial Profiling. The Council reviewed and approved comprehensive staff reports covering departments such as Building, City Manager, Finance, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Public Relations, Police, and Utilities.

Key discussions during the meeting included the awarding of the bid for the 2025 Street Improvements project, specifically the Lilly Lane Street Rehabilitation and Culvert Improvements, which was awarded to JLC Excavation, LLC for $429,668.75. The Council adopted the Order of General Election for May 2, 2026, to elect three City Council Members. Furthermore, an Interlocal Agreement with Smith County was authorized to assist in conducting this General Election. Action on staff reports and the approval of the December 9, 2025 minutes were postponed due to a loss of quorum, leading to the adjournment of the meeting.

The City Council meeting focused on the award of a bid for the 2025 Water System Improvements, specifically the construction of a water plant at Well #8 and an 8\"Ø water main. The bid was awarded to Capps-Capco Construction for a total base amount of $2,105,232.00.

The Bullard City Council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The council tabled a decision on authorizing the Police Chief to execute a memorandum of agreement for entering into a 287G Task Force Model. A public hearing was held and a subsequent ordinance was adopted to approve a zoning change request for property on S. Loveless Street. The council also addressed the Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO), reappointing members and later considering a replacement for an expired term. The City Manager was authorized to sign an agreement for Planning and Management Professional Services for a GLO Grant application. The council approved a live nativity event and adopted resolutions casting votes for Cherokee County and Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Potential dates were chosen for a joint meeting with the Bullard Independent School District Board of Directors, and a resolution was adopted to temporarily close streets for the annual Christmas parade. Staff reports were presented and approved.

The Bullard City Council held a regular meeting where they discussed and approved a zone change request for Carl and Robin Lee to build a duplex. They also considered and approved a resolution on its first reading for reimbursement funding to Southern Multifoods, LLC (Taco Bell) for street improvements. The council approved the Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) budget for 2025-2026 and a contract with MCPA, PC for city and BEDCO audits. Additionally, they adopted resolutions for a "Veteran's Memorial Highway" sign placement and for submitting names to the Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Staff reports were presented and approved, covering building permits, code violations, city engineering, city secretary activities, development code services, finance, human resources, municipal court, public relations/communications, and police department activities.