City Council meeting summary

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

1. Mayor Weldon Hurt

PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. Service Award: Joey Kincaid - 40 Years - Fire Department Sheletra Hayes - 25 Years - City Attorney's Office Lindsey Hoxsey - 20 Years - Police Department

CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Special Meeting Held on May 20, 2026, and the Regular Meeting Held on May 28, 2026 ( S hawna Atkinson)

4. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving Amending the FY26 Bulk Chemical Bid Awards to Approve Rebids for Alum (Matthew Dane)

5. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Provide Sanitary Sewer Service Outside the City Limits Between the City of Abilene and Elmdale Development, LLC. (Matthew Dane)

6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to Amend a ReBuild ABI Chapter 380 Agreement with Kris Gay Homes LLC for 1349 Peach Street to Extend the Expiration Date (Tim Littlejohn)

7. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-29: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.48 Acres from Residential Medium Density (MD) to College University (CU) Zoning. Located at 1801 Lincoln Drive. (Tim Littlejohn)

8. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-285, "Increased Speed Limits" of the Abilene Municipal Code (Max Johnson)

REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS

9. Ordinance (Final Reading) TC-2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from McMurry University to Abandon a Certain Portion of Right-of-way known as Ross Avenue from South 15th Street to Hunt Street and a portion of South 16th Street from Ross Avenue to 140 Feet West to an Alley Running North and South. (Tim Littlejohn)

10. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z- 2026-23: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 99.38 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) To a Planned Development District (PDD-199) to allow Residential Medium Density and Residential Single-family uses with amended standards. Located At 4489x Caldwell Road. (Tim Littlejohn)

11. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-25: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.21 Acres from Residential Single-Family (RS-12) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located on the Southwest Corner of ES 11th St and Oldham Ln. (Tim Littlejohn)

12. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-27: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from The Owner, To Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.81 Acres from Residential Single Family (RS-6) to General Commercial (GC). Located at 1700, 1718, 1726, and 1742 Ambler Avenue. (Tim Littlejohn)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

13. 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. PFAS Litigation 8. 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 9. 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 10. Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 51867-A, IN the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 1, 2024 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 16. 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 17. 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 18. Joseph Jarrell Turner v. H Haught, Case No. 1:25-CV-00201-BU; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed October 16, 2025 19. Foco Capital LLC v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 29,758-B, In the 104 th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed on April 21, 2026 20. Samantha Henry a/k/a Samantha Kae Henry-Davis v. Chris Milliorn, et al.; Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00003, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed January 6, 2025

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

E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)

F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)

RECONVENE

REGULAR AGENDA

14. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson) Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities Neighborhood Services Advisory Board

15. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.028 Acres Out Of Block 3 of the Bowyers Subdivision, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Delbert Cordry, Instrument No. 2015-16128, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

16. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as 15 Feet Wide and Containing 0.103 Acres of Land Out Of Block 6, Bowyer Subdivision of the SW/4, SE/4 & NE/4 of Section 50, Blind Asylum Lands, Abstract No. 634, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Charlie Albert Barry, Volum 1723, Page 846, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

17. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as 15 Feet Wide and Containing 0.112 Acre of Land Out Of Blocks 7 and 8, Bowyer Subdivision of Parts of the NE/4, SE/4 and SW/4 of Section 50, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas As Shown by Plat Recorded in Cabinet No. 4, Slide No. 327, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Terry Wolfer, et al., Instrument No. 2023-21150, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

18. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.003 Acre Out Of the W. Berry Survey, A.K.A. the NE/4 Section 50, Blind Asylum Lands, Abstract No. 623, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Terry Wolfer, et al., Instrument No. 2023-21150, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

19. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.027 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A, Section 1, Parkview Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Per Plat of Record in Cabinet 2, Slide 318-B, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Valley Creek Homes, LLC, Instrument No. 2025-05315, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

20. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.108 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A, Section 1, Parkview Addition, Out of Section 51, Blind Asylum Lands, Abstract No. 630, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Per Plat of Record in Cabinet 2, Slide 318-B, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Valley Creek Homes, LLC, Instrument No. 2025-05315, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

21. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.202 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A, Section 1, Parkview Addition, Out Of Section 51, Blind Asylum Lands, Abstract No. 630, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Per Plat of Record In Cabinet 2, Slide 318-B, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Valley Creek Homes, LLC, Instrument No. 2025-05315, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

22. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.487 Acre of Land, Being Out Of Lot 4, Block 210, Original Town of Abilene Per Plat In Cabinet 4, Slide 254, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas And Lot 1, Block A, Section 1, Parkview Addition Per Plat In Cabinet 2, Slide 318-B, Plat Records, Taylor County, Texas, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Valley Creek Homes, LLC, Instrument No. 2025-05315, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

23. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.012 Acres Out Of Lots 19 & 20, Etheridge Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Randall & Kelly Roberts, Instrument No. 2014-11393 and Instrument No. 2014-11392, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

24. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 23, Etheridge Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, owned by Betty Walker, Volume 534, Page 317, Deed Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

25. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 24, Etheridge Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Owned by Eli Carrillo, Instrument No. 2016-14902, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

26. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 29, Etheridge Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Owned by Mario Castaneda, Instrument No. 2012-16544, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

27. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.026 Acres Out Of Lots 31-34 & The South-Half of Lot 35, Etheridge Addition, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Owned by Jordan Bryan, Instrument No. 2020-10905, Official Public Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

28. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.020 Acres Out Of The SW/4 of Section No. 48, Blind Asylum Lands, Abstract No. 624, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Owned By W. H. Varner, Volume 1042, Page 505, Deed Records, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)

ADJOURNMENT