08/18/26 - Committee and Special City Council Meeting

The City of Stephenville held a Committee and Special City Council Meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to personnel policies, zoning ordinances, and funding resolutions. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed changes to the personnel manual such as on-call pay adjustments for water system staff and clarifications on reappointment policies for police officers. The council also discussed compliance with Senate Bill 785 requiring the city to establish a residential zoning district for HUD-approved manufactured housing, with plans to create a new zoning classification and update the comprehensive plan accordingly. Additionally, the council considered a resolution supporting the use of hotel occupancy tax (HOT) funds for enhancement and upgrading of existing sports facilities, aiming to enable future investments to attract tournaments and visitors. This resolution passed the committee and was recommended for full council approval. The meeting also addressed procedural improvements to the Historic Main Street Grant Reimbursement Program, with the committee recommending it for council approval. Overall, the meeting involved policy updates and strategic planning with implications for future procurement and capital improvement projects.