Freeport City Council approves rezoning, budget workshops, appointments
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Council approved rezoning of lots in the 200 block of South Avenue B from commercial to single‑family, set two public FY2026–2027 budget workshop dates, amended the flextime policy to allow earned hours to be used within 30 days, approved minutes, and made multiple board and commission appointments.
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What this means
The council cleared a rezoning that will allow a new single‑family home on the 200 block of South Avenue B where commercial zoning previously applied. The city scheduled two public budget workshops (June 13 and July 11) so residents can see and comment on next year’s spending before final adoption. The personnel rule change lets city employees use approved flextime within 30 days instead of only during the same pay period, giving staff more scheduling flexibility. Council also appointed and reappointed several members to local advisory boards (Planning & Zoning, EDC, Historical Commission, Board of Adjustments), which determines who helps advise the city on development, economic and historical matters.
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- Approved Ordinance No. 2026-2768 rezoning properties in the 200 Block of South Avenue B (Velasco (Freeport), Block 12, Lots 13–19) from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential), subject to compliance with city codes.
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 and May 18, 2026.
- Set FY2026–2027 budget workshop dates for Saturday, June 13, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 (public meetings, approx. 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.).
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-3046 amending Personnel Policy Section 9.07A (Alternative to Overtime: Flextime) to allow approved flextime hours to be used within 30 days of being earned.
- Moved forward and approved multiple appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions, including: Andrew Dill (Planning & Zoning, reappointed); Patricia Richardson (Planning & Zoning, appointed); Eric Hayes (Planning & Zoning, reappointed); Ronnie Martin (Economic Development Corporation, appointed); David McGinty (EDC and Historical Commission/Main Street, appointed); Kenneth Tyner (EDC, appointed); Margaret Bachman (Board of Adjustments, appointed as full member); Kenneth Hayes (Board of Adjustments, reappointed); Flora Green (Historical Commission/Main Street, reappointed); James Wood (Historical Commission/Main Street, reappointed); Leslie Anguiano (Historical Commission/Main Street, appointed); Susan Landers (Historical Commission/Main Street, appointed).
- A motion to appoint Jeff Pena failed for lack of a second.
- City Manager announced the Tax Abatements item would not be discussed; Mayor confirmed the executive session would address only the Utility Billing item.
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