Blaise Regan

Monument Sign Variance at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road

None anticipated for the city.

Flock License Plate Reader Security

Involves multi-million dollar public safety technology contracts.

Property Maintenance and Code Compliance

Property owners face demolition costs or city-billed contractor fees if they fail to comply.

Firemen's Pension Fund Management

The plan document governs how firefighter pension benefits are funded and paid, so any changes could affect the fund's finances over time.

City Budget Transparency

This will set the property tax rate and city spending levels for the next fiscal year.

Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Capital expenditure funded through utility project bids.

Regional Transportation Planning

Funded through state transportation allocations and MPO programming.

Abilene Regional Airport Terminal Expansion and Funding

Ongoing capital projects represent significant municipal investments in airport modernization.

Firefighter Compensation and Contract Negotiations

The cost of the study will be determined by the contract award.

Public Art Expansion

Details on the acquisition and installation costs will be reviewed during the board discussion.

Street Maintenance Funding

Funding is allocated through municipal street maintenance program budgets.

Sears Recreation Center Renaming

Minimal costs associated with new exterior lettering and commemorative plaques.

Recreation Centers Construction and Facility Maintenance

Ongoing operational expenses adjustments supported by facility staffing budgets.

RV Park Development at Lake Fort Phantom Hill

The project could impact property values and local infrastructure maintenance costs.

PFAS Water Contamination

$1,405,600 grant funded with 100% principal forgiveness and no local cost.

Library Branch Transitions

Adds funding for five new positions and one unfreezed position to support extended operating hours.

Youth Sports League Management

Involves the reallocation of existing Capital Improvement Grant funds.

New Air Service Launch

Details on the cost of the ASM consulting contract will be reviewed by the board.

Child Advocacy Center Fundraising

Financial impact details were not specified in the meeting notices.

Property Maintenance and Public Safety

Property owners face potential civil penalties, permit fees, and city demolition liens if orders are ignored.

Consent Agenda (Items 3 through 12, excepting 5, 7, and 10)

Item 5: Award Bid for Workzone Project S10B

Item 7: Amendment No. 2 for HWTP Microfiltration Backwash Piping

Item 10: First Reading to Amend PDD-149 on Vogel Avenue

Item 13: Zoning Change from MD to CU at 1801 Lincoln Drive

Item 14: Traffic Code Amendment for Increased Speed Limits on Hardwick Road

Item 15: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 for Airport Terminal

Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on June 11, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)

Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding a Bid to Extreme Exteriors for the Development of an Arboretum and Picnic Area at Kirby Lake Park (Lesli Andrews)

Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-08: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from The Owner, To Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 1.49 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC) To Allow for Contractor…

Adopt Resolution No. 124-2026 Canvassing Runoff Election Results

Approval of October 30, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of 2026 Street Maintenance Program Update

Selection of 2027 Street Maintenance Program Projects

Scheduling Future Meeting Date for October 1, 2026

Approval of May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Parks Assessment Recommendations to City Council

Resolution: Reservation of Parkland at Kirby Lake for TPWD Lease

Minutes (Discussion and Action)

Approval of April 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approve the item as presented

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Yates moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 4-7, 9, and 11-24.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

approve the Ordinance as an emergency ordinance to preserve the salaries of the Abilene Fire Fighters

Approval of Emergency Ordinance No. 22-2026 for Firefighter Compensation

Consent Agenda (Items 4-10, 12, 14-19)

Item 11: First Amendment to Water Supply Contract with Hamby Water Supply Corporation

Item 13: Updated Project Plan and Grants for TIRZ #2 District

Item 20: Amending FY26 Fee Schedule for Cypress Plaza and Recreation Centers

Item 21: Issuance of Certificates of Obligation for Water System Improvements

Item 24: Meet & Confer Agreement with Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association

Councilmember Espinoza moved to approve the item as presented. Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan seconded the motion; motion carried.

Councilmember Price moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Beard seconded the motion; motion carried.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Price seconded the motion; motion carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Yates moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 4-10, 12, and 14-19. Councilmember Craver seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Beard seconded the motion; motion carried.

Mayor Pro-tem Yates moved to deny the item as presented.

move to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 5-7 and 9-14

approve the item as presented

approve the item as presented

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approve the item as presented

approve the item as presented

move to approve the item as presented.

move to approve the item as presented.

move to approve the vote for item 9

move to approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 3-8.

move to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 2-7 and 9-20.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Beard moved to deny the item.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 4-5, 7-9, 11-18 and 20.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Yates moved to approve the item as presented.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan moved to approve the item as presented.

Item 22: Award of Bid #CB-2613 for Brush Center Building Project

Seconded the motion to deny the over-budget construction bid.

Councilmember Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.