August 15, 2025 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the above-named City will be held on the 19th day of August 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. Timpson Chamber of Commerce: Presentation: Jack Metcalf – Recycling asphalt
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. Department/Committee Reports: Public Works Report City Secretary: -Tree work & clean up at Woodlawn Cemetery has been completed. -In the next few months, Spectrum is proposing running new aerial cable to existing poles and underground cable in the city of Timpson. Marcus St and Railroad Ave are the only 2 streets affected, other areas are TxDot streets. -Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Grants info: Applications open May 2026 and due by August 1 2026, awarded January 2027 and receive contract May 2027. Two grant options: $150,000 Small Community Grant & $750,000 Non-Urban Grant. Both options are 50/50 shared cost, City to be reimbursed for 50% and could take up to 2 months to received reimbursed funds. To apply in May 2026, start preparations in January with community surveys (Facebook). Grant writer prepares the application and Engineer will get quotes once the City is awarded. 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 Minutes from the Regular Meeting, July 15, 2025
B. Consider approval of the Financial Statements for the month of July 2025
C. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of August 2025
D. Consider approval of payment of $5,800.00 to Chandler Tree Service for the removal of fallen trees and cleanup at Woodlawn Cemetery.
E. Consider approval to grant the deed to Rial Taylor for 72 plots in lieu of payment for tree and dirt work at Woodlawn Cemetery.
F. Consider approval to renew the Austin Bank CD maturity date that is the security for loan ending in 3527, for 21-month term at 3.065% and renew loan ending in 6377 that is aligned with the terms of the CD at 5.195%. See details in packet.
Regular Agenda Items (9-16)
9. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider selecting from bids received to repair fence at MLK park.
10. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider the purchase of an ice maker for the Public Works building in the amount of $1,000 from Lowes.
11. Discuss and consider: Discuss and take action to approve the water quality infrastructure project with E3, using Buyboard.
12. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider approval of Resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing AMI Water Meters, AirStripper and Water Department equipment to include storage tanks and pumps.
13. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider approval to begin charging customers for electric services/labor, reference pricing list in packet.
14. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider paying a fee to have Jake Metcalf perform a demo of his recycling process to repair a section of roadway.
15. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider a proposal for TEXTMYGOV Emergency Notification System. Proposal in packet
16. Discuss and consider: Discuss and consider forming a Parks Improvement Committee to report to either or both, the City Council or the EDC Board for the purpose of applying for park improvement grants for both MLK and SoSo Park in August of 2026 - committee would be responsible for getting community input, fundraising project ideas and for researching local grant opportunities and company sponsorship of park equipment ideas.
17. 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.
