Mayor· 2023-05 to 2029-05
Weldon W. Hurt
Abilene
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- Meetings spoken in
- 58
- Total speaking time
- 8:02:30
- Avg per meeting
- 8:19
- Segments
- 10546
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Top issues during term (19)(Development)
Monument Sign Variance at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road
None anticipated for the city.
Abilene Regional Airport Terminal Expansion and Funding
Ongoing capital projects represent significant municipal investments in airport modernization.
Public Art Expansion
Details on the acquisition and installation costs will be reviewed during the board discussion.
Housing Expansion and Zoning Flexibility
Encourages private investment in residential construction and utilizes city revitalization programs.
New Air Service Launch
Details on the cost of the ASM consulting contract will be reviewed by the board.
Library Branch Transitions
Adds funding for five new positions and one unfreezed position to support extended operating hours.
Temporary Worker Housing
Unknown at this time.
Buffalo Gap Road Self-Storage Facility
Increases commercial tax base and provides neighborhood storage options.
Lancium Data Center Expansion
The project is expected to generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for the city over a 20-year term.
economic development impact
More jobs are coming, but housing and childcare costs might go up.
Special Events Accessibility
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Historic Property Foundation Repairs at 702 Sayles Boulevard
The property owner may qualify for a historic project tax reduction after completing the foundation repairs.
Code Compliance and Unauthorized Site Work
Owners face potential civil penalties and demolition costs if they fail to comply with Board orders.
Sears Recreation Center Renaming
Costs associated with signage and facility rebranding will be incurred.
Affordable Housing and Home Repair Funding
The city is managing over $1 million in combined requests for housing programs and non-profit support.
Repair Order and Permit Mandate for 218 Meander St.
Owner must invest in permits, engineering plans, and contractor repairs.
Historic T&P Freight Building Exterior Alterations
Private project costs borne by the property owner.
Civil Penalties Assessed for 502 N. Willis St.
The property owner is assessed a $27,200 fine payable to the city.
Carriage House Demolition and Reconstruction at 555 Palm Street
Property owners will bear the costs of demolition and historically accurate reconstruction.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Hurt personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedfailed 3-32026-05-28
Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-22025-01-09
Mayor Hurt moved to approve the item as presented.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Hurt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Application to Texas Water Development Board for PFAS Evaluation Funding
Approval of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with SE Wall Street, LLC
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located…
Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding (Matthew Dane)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation's FY 2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-47: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Specifically, to allow town homes and Patio Homes within…
Resolution: DCOA Economic Development Plan
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)
Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with Elmdale Development
Z-2026-30: Planned Development District Amendment (PDD-149) at 3626 Vogel Avenue
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Entering into a Economic Development Agreement with Troy Johnston Construction LLC for 1523 N 19th St. (Tim Littlejohn)
Z-2026-23: Caldwell Road Planned Development (PDD-199)
Z-2026-24: Carriage Hills Planned Development (PDD-200)
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-11: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner, to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.96 Acres from Central Business (CB) to a Planned Development District (PDD-196).…
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms and Conditions of a Planned Development District (PDD-104). Specifically, to Allow…
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-14: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.42 Acres from Multifamily (MF) to a Planned Development District (PDD-197). The…
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-15: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms and Conditions of a Planned Development (PDD-39). Specifically, to add welding, small parts…
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-22: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 3.58 Acres from a Planned Development (PD-55) to General Commercial (GC). Located at…
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on entering into an Economic Development agreement with Bin Bros LLC for 1350 and 1338 Mulberry as part of the Rebuild Abi program
Z-2026-18: PDD-198 Mixed-Use Development on Ben Richey Dr.
Voting record (6)(Development)
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