City Council Meeting Minutes — March 26, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

1. Mayor Pro-tem Brian Yates

PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. Dyess Airmen Exceptional Performance Recognition: Master Sergeant Claudio Castillo Captain Alexandra McIntosh

3. Proclamations: Emergency Preparedness Month

CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

4. Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on March 12, 2026 ( S hawna Atkinson)

5. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Amendment 2 to the Agreement with Transdev, U.S. for Transit Management Services (Don Green)

6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Commissioning of Christopher Robin and his Door, Owl and Owl House, Eeyore's House (Lesli Andrews)

7. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Accepting the Benches in Adamson-Spalding and Clear Fork Bank Storybook Gardens, and Along Cypress Street (Lesli Andrews)

8. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and Adding a Mural to the Sidewalk at Clear Fork Bank Storybook Garden (Lesli Andrews)

9. Resolutio n : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with CS Advantage USAA Inc. for the Roof Replacement at Maxwell Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse (Lesli Andrews)

10. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Services Contract with Atlas Copco Compressor Services for Maintenance and Repair of Air Compressors at the Hamby Water Reclamation Facility and Hargesheimer Water Treatment Plant (Matthew Dane)

11. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the First Amendment to the Water Supply Contract with Hamby Water Supply Corporation (Matthew Dane)

12. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Entering into Seven Economic Development Agreements with Thornton Customs Homes as Part of the Rebuild Abi Program (Tim Littlejohn)

13. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving an Updated Project Plan, Updated Facade and Demolition Grants and Sidewalk Grant for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 District (Tim Littlejohn)

14. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Entering into a Economic Development Agreement with Continued Growth Alliance LLC for 2041 S 20th St. (Tim Littlejohn)

15. Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-04: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on A Request From The Owner, To Apply A Conditional Use Permit To A Property To Allow Outdoor Recreational Activities (Pickleball Courts). Located At 1200 Ruswood Dr. (Tim Littlejohn)

16. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-08: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.074 Acres from Residential Single Family (RS-6) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located at 1366 Portland Avenue. (Tim Littlejohn)

17. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-09: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 6.82 Acres from Residential Single-Family (RS-6), Mobile/Manufactured Home (MH), Light Industrial (LI), and General Commercial (GC) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located at 650 N. 18th Street (Tim Littlejohn)

18. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Ordinance 58-2022 and Establishing a New End Date for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 District (Tim Littlejohn)

19. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 28, "Solicitations", of the Code of Ordinances, Article II - "Permit", Section 28-17 "Issuance" (Shawna Atkinson)

REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS

20. Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending the FY26 Fee Schedule for Cypress Plaza and Recreation Centers (Lesli Andrews)

21. Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action to Consider and Adopt Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Abilene, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, For Water System Improvements; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment Of such Certificates; Providing an Effective Date; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject (Marjorie Knight)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

22. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:

A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1. City of Abilene v. 3118 South 22nd Street, Abilene, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 11968-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed October 11, 2019 2. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-007028, In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed November 18, 2020 3. Alton H. Smith, Jr. and Alicia Malorie Smith v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 51055-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 11, 2021 4. Steve Van Horne, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Cause No. 12530-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed September 7, 2021 5. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-21-006299, In the 250th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed October 20, 2021 6. Richard Scheriger, et al. v. City of Abilene; Cause No. CV33253, In the 90th Judicial District Court, Stephens County, Texas, filed April 21, 2023 7. The Woodlands Pride, Inc., et al. v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, et al., Case No. 4:23-cv-02847, In the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, filed August 2, 2023 8. PFAS Litigation 9. Ginger Robertson v. City of Abilene and Abilene Zoological Society; Cause No. 13179-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed December 5, 2023 10. City of Dallas, et al, v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128, In the 14th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, filed August 3, 2022 11. Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 51867-A, IN the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 1, 2024 12. Mary Lou Gonzales v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 29156-B; In the District Court, 104th Judicial District, Taylor County, Texas; filed April 10, 2024 13. Bouldin Pat Crofton v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 52175-A, In the 42nd Judicial Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed May 9, 2025 14. Tracey Freeman v. City of Abilene, Case No. 13596-D; In the District Court of Taylor County, 350th Judicial District, filed on July 8, 2025 15. Victor Lynn Lee v. Erin Stamey, et al., Case No. 5:25-cv-00590-XR; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; filed May 28, 2025 16. Brennon and Brittany Manske, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Case No. 1:25-cv-00172-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed September 5, 2025 17. Kevin Young v. Matthew Clopton; Case No. 1:24-CV-00113-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed July 16, 2024 18. Ishmael Jaimes v. City of Abilene; Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00249-H; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed November 13, 2025 19. Rusty Miller and Jenny Miller, Individually, and as Next Friends of Jayden Miller v. the City of Abilene; Cause No 13773-D, in the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed December 22, 2025 20. Fire Meet & Confer Contract 21. Texas Local Government Code Section 143

B. 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)

C. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)

D. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) 1. City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members 2. City of Abilene Boards & Commissions May be Discussed, as needed for (re)appointment 3. City Manager 6 Month Evaluation

E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)

F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)

RECONVENE

REGULAR AGENDA

23. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Meet & Confer Agreement with the Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association (Emily Crawford)

ADJOURNMENT