Victoria Lockhart

The document provides a detailed overview of the City of Granite Shoals' proposed budget for FY 2026. It includes summaries of revenues and expenses for various funds such as the General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste, Timberhill Park, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Street Maintenance, Police Seizure, Law Enforcement Education Fund, City Cleanup Fund, MC Technology Fund, MC Building Security Fund, MC Child Safety Fund, and Debt Service Fund. The budget outlines projected revenues from taxes, licenses, permits, fees, and other sources, as well as planned expenditures for personnel, contracted services, supplies, and capital projects across different departments.

The meeting included citizen comments regarding Habitat for Humanity and brush piles on Green Castle. The council recognized three new firefighters. Discussions covered the Texas High School Barbecue State Championships, the Howdy Roo Barbecue, and early voting. An Easter egg hunt was reviewed, with positive feedback on its organization and community impact. The council also reviewed the fiscal year 2025 budget, noting that revenues were tracking well and expenses were below projections.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2025 John Rinehart Memorial Award for Outstanding Service and a Municipal Judge's Quarterly Report. Matt Myers from Waste Management also gave a presentation. The council held a public hearing regarding amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 40 Section 40-25 concerning boat docks and Section 40-29 regarding the waterfront overlay. They discussed and considered amending property maintenance and a Municipal Advisory Contract with SAMCO Capital, as well as the purchase of a new Fire Tender. The council also entered an executive session to consult with an attorney on legal matters and to deliberate the sale of real property.

The council meeting agenda includes citizen comments, committee updates, recognition of community service, and approval of meeting minutes from January 23, 2024. Ordinances 851 (creation of a Feral Cat Committee) and 853 (calling the May 4, 2024 general election) will be discussed and considered for approval. Reports will be given by the Interim City Manager, covering topics such as the eclipse, Texas Department of Emergency Management updates, and an HR report, as well as an update on the sale of the Hoover Valley Water System. Action items include discussion of tie-down fees at the airport, committee member appointments, and approval of bids for courtesy docks at boat ramps. An executive session will be held to deliberate the appointment of Sarah Novo as Interim City Manager. Future agenda items are also listed.

The meeting will cover the election of committee positions for 2025, program policies and proposed changes to City Ordinance 733, the harvester outreach program and application, the property owner outreach program, a town hall meeting presentation, the calendar of events for 2025, equipment replacement and procurement, and harvest sites including plans to survey the sites.