March 12, 2026 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the City of Timpson will be held on the 17th day of March, 2026 at 5:30 pm 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.
Department/Committee Reports:
Public Works Report:
City Secretary: A drawing was held February 26th for candidate placement on the voting ballot. Ballots will be listed for City Council: 1. Bert Coan, 2. Penny Ramsey, 3. Stephen Foster. Ballots will be listed for Mayor: 1. Debra Pate Smith, 2. Cedric Grace.
Important 2026 Election Dates:
Early Voting: April 20 – April 28, 2026 (No early voting on April 21 due to San Jacinto Day and it being a state holiday).
Election Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026
7. 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 Special Meeting held February 12, 2026
B. Consider approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held February 17, 2026
C. Consider approval of Financial Statements for the month of February, 2026
D. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of March, 2026
Regular Agenda Items (8-14)
8. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of the consent agreement to transition the current contract with Lilly Sanitation to Republic Services, effective April 1, 2026.
9. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider appointment of clerk/judge for the up-coming election and determine pay rate.
10. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider awarding one of the sealed bids for the city mowing contract, effective May 1st, 2026.
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider awarding one of the sealed bids for the Woodlawn Cemetery tree trimming and clean up.
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider awarding one of the sealed bids for the 2005 John Deere tractor and 1992 Case Back hoe.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of Resolution-2026-01, authorizing execution of a letter of waiver for payments in lieu of taxes for the Housing Authority of Timpson, that have accrued through March 31, 2026.
14. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Timpson and Shelby County on the burn ban policy.
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.
