Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.
The Fredericksburg City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM at New City Hall at East Campus. Mayor Jeryl Hoover presided over what was noted as his final meeting leading the council. The meeting was expedited to conclude by 10:30 AM to allow attendees to attend a staff member's funeral. Key items included a decision on a development plat conflicting with the city’s thoroughfare plan, the acceptance of a clean FY2025 financial audit, and the announcement of a new curbside bulk pickup program.
(Testimony was focused entirely on Agenda Item 8B, the Lantana Owner LLC development plat and thoroughfare plan)
First meeting regular meeting of the Freddy Church City Council for the month of May twenty twenty six. Thank you for being here. Would you please stand for the indication delivered by Alan Littman from First Baptist Church? And remain standing for the pledges. Thank you. Good morning, Mayor and Council members. Please pray with me. Thank you, Lord, for this time we have to gather together to serve you. Please help all our decisions to reflect your will. Thank you for the opportunities we have in this community, this state, and this country. Thank you for the rain and the cool weather. Thank you for the blessings we have here. And please guide all of our actions to reflect your glory. Amen. I'd like to leave this with the flag. So let's start with the recognition of the finance department in receiving a GFOA award for the I don't know, sixth, seven, tenth time in a row, whatever it is. And I'm going to come down and read it, and I'm going to ask the department to come up for a photograph, please, for our um permanent records. And then the proclamation and recognition of the fifty-this fifty-seventh annual professional municipal clerk's weekend. So to earn this award, the city met rigorous national standards, demonstrating that our budget functions is a clear policy document, a financial plan, operations guide, and communication tool. So on behalf of the city council and the community, I extend sincere thanks to all of you to our finance department for their for your professionalism and dedication. So do you have the button for twenty-five yet? Okay. Okay. Y'all move in, get a nice place. Okay. Okay. There we go. Kim, you don't like me? All right. Well, I know it's you're free. And I can tell you that. Thank you. And I can tell you that uh in all my years of budgeting, this finance department has been terrific, not just these people, but all the ones I work with and how important they are to keep us on track. And another proclamation this morning to uh recognize the 57th annual municipal clerk's week. The profession of the municipal Kirk is a final role and essential to the effective functioning of local government in Texas and throughout the world. It ensures transparency accountability and the smooth operation of municipal services, much like the finance department. It is among the oldest professions in the public sector. It is required, obviously, to function well. The municipal clerk is always mindful in serving as the executive link between the citizens, the local bottom uh governing bodies and the agency at all levels. Listen to what they do. They serve as the records management officer of the city, preserving and managing vital documents, facilitating public information requests, which has exploded over the last several years, and of course, overseeing municipal elections, providing legislative support and ensuring compliance with all the laws and regulations. Whereas the municipal court clerk demonstrates exceptional dedication, professionalism, and integrity above going above and beyond to serve the community, which I can attest to. Whereas the Texas Municipal Clerks Association is represented by one municipal clerk for the city and assistants and deputies who all contribute significantly.