October 15, 2026 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the City of Timpson will be held on the 20th day of October, 2026 at 5:30pm at Timpson City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
4. Council Items: Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed 10 minutes will be devoted to these reports.
5. Presentations and Recognitions / Chamber of Commerce notices:
6. Citizens Input: This time is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on items that appear within the Consent and Action Items or a matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A Citizens Input Form may be filled out and filed with the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
7. Agenda Item: Consider approval of the FY 2025 AUDIT presented by Frank Campos.
Department/Committee Reports:
Public Works Report
City Secretary
8. Consent Agenda: Items included under the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the Minutes of this meeting.
A. Consider approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held September 15, 2026
B. Consider approval of the Minutes from the EDC Meeting held September 15, 2026
C. Consider approval of the Minutes from the Special Meeting held September 29, 2026
D. Consider approval of Financial Statements for the month of September 2026
E. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of October 2026
Regular Agenda Items (9-14)
9. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of minimum water rate increase, effective December 2026 billing cycle.
10. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval to solicit bids for tree trimming along highlines within the city limits.
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval to purchase vehicle for the Public Works Dept.
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of the revised amortization schedule for the water infrastructure project loan with Government Capital.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval for the purchase of a boom cutter in the amount of $10,000.
14. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider approval of city-wide utility pole mapping by East Texas Power and Lights.
15. Adjourn.
The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda whenever it is considered necessary and is legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair parking is available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 254-2421 for further information or needed assistance.
This agenda is posted as required under Government Code Section 551.041. For more information or for a copy of the open meetings act, please contact the Attorney General of Texas at 1-800-252-8011 or the City Secretary at 936-254-2421.
Cedrick Grace, City of Timpson Mayor
Certification
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Misty Burgess, City Secretary
