Eastland City Commissioners' Meeting October 20, 2026

At the October 20, 2026 Eastland City Commissioners’ meeting, commissioners approved the purchase of the Virginia Russell and Jupiter Oil properties, described as approximately 75 acres and a total of 1.8 (the transcript does not clearly state the unit, though it appears to refer to about $1.8 million). They also approved a $92,000 tractor and shredder purchase for fire mitigation, expected to be grant-funded; the annual Eastland County Cooperative Dispatch contract at unchanged rates; and retaining Roberts and McGee CPA PLLC for the annual audit, with the fee discussed as roughly $38,000. The commission approved financing through Government Capital Corporation for three Silverado vehicles and a utility bed, with financing estimated at about $145,000 and the purchases already budgeted. A fiscal-year budget amendment was approved on first reading. The commission also authorized an additional $3,000 in compensation for Interim City Manager Tim Pittz for his interim duties.

Bulk-water sales procedures were discussed, including billing, safety, drought restrictions, and potential competition with private sellers. No policy change was adopted; commissioners asked the incoming city manager to work with fire, public works, and relevant staff on recommendations for a future meeting, and requested materials in advance. The city manager reported ongoing grant-funded flood-infrastructure work and downtown street and sidewalk repairs. Commissioners also discussed preparing for regional growth and possible data-center impacts on city services. No other procurement decisions were identified.