After calling the meeting to order, Mayor Ken Jordan opened a Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Change for property located at 708 E. Church Street, San Saba, Texas, requested by Deryl Hoyt and Heath Eckerman, owners of D&H Properties, LLC.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Open Session on September 26, 2024 and voted with a 3 to 0 Vote in favor of approving this Zoning Variance. No public comments were given at this time.
Consent Agenda Items
The following Consent Agenda Items were unanimously approved: Minutes from September 10th's regular meeting; Payment of bills; Resolution No. 2024-29 waiving noise ordinance on October 19th, 2024 for Rosanne Moreno at Risien Park Pavilion; Resolution No. 2024-30 authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with TxDOT for the closure of Wallace Street on December 14, 2024, to accommodate the Christmas Parade; Resolution No. 202431 a Resolution closing the 300 and 400 blocks of East Wallace Street to parking one hour prior and during the Annual Christmas Parade on December 14, 2024
Discussion/Action Items
Items 1-4 were unanimously approved: 1. 2025 Holiday Schedule for the City of San Saba 2. Ordinance No. 2024-13 - Zoning Change for property located at 708 E. Church Street, San Saba, Texas, requested by Deryl Hoyt and Heath Eckerman, owners of D&H Properties, LLC 3. Resolution No. 2024-32 in regard to a Finance Contract between the City of San Saba and Government Capital Corporation for the Purpose of Financing a “Police Vehicle” 4. Resolution No. 2024-33 in regard to a Finance Contract between the City of San Saba and Government Capital Corporation for the purpose of Financing “Golf Equipment” (Casey Hibler signed up to speak in opposition to this resolution.)
5. Resolution No. 2024-34 waiving the noise nuisances on behalf of Lynn Hamrick regarding Hamrick’s Automotive Customer Appreciation Street Dance on May 3rd, 2025, on the east side of the San Saba County Courthouse San Saba, Texas. Mayor Jordan made a note of correction to item number five as written and should be on the west side of the San Saba County Courthouse instead of the east side of the San Saba County Courthouse. City Manager Edmonson explained that Mr. Hamrick is needing to have this taken to Council due to signing a contract and putting half down for Moe Bandy to secure this event. After deliberation and discussion this item was approved by majority vote.
5. Ordinance No. 2024-14 temporarily closing Cherokee Street from E. Wallace Street to E. Commerce Street and E. Commerce Street from Highway 16 South to Liveoak Street on May 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on behalf of Lynn Hamrick regarding Hamrick’sAutomotive Customer Appreciation Street Dance. After extended deliberation and discussion, this item was unanimously approved.
7. Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-15 to temporarily closing Third Street from Pecan Street to Brown Street on behalf of the Methodist Church for a Church sponsored event from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on December 8, 2024. Laina Murray addressed the City Council explaining that they will have a live Nativity Scene, and they are requesting to block off that portion of Third Street for parking for the animals and that it is more of a safety concern. This item was unanimously approved.
8. Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-35 regarding San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley requesting the City of San Saba City Council waive Ordinance No. 2023-03 defining the use of Storage Containers. City Manager Edmonson explained that Sea Container would be located on the east side of the Courthouse, the container would only take up two parking spaces and be there approximately 30 days. He also said they would not be doing this during Sip-N-Stroll. This item was unanimously approved.
9. Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-16 an Ordinance of the City of San Saba, Texas, for the regulation of Drilling and Use of Wells for a Water Supply. Casey Hibler signed up to speak in opposition of Ordinance No. 2024-16 explaining he was against people being fined or penalized for having pre-existing wells and that things are hard enough during this time. Water/ Wastewater Supervisor Jesse Hunt was available to explain that the Ordinances have always been in place. However, recently we have been approached by several people wanting to drill a well within the city limits, and we are just trying to clarify and make clearer with this ordinance so we don’t have to go to several areas to explain why this can’t be done. He also explained that it is due to safety concerns of cross contamination, and the City’s main concern is health and safety of the community. The item was unanimously approved.
City Manager’s Report
Scott Edmonson, City Manager gave a brief report on the following activities in the City of San Saba: Ten Blocks of paving done by the Street Department; ATMOS Project is posted on the City’s Facebook page; Sidewalk Project on the South side is complete with the exception of the light poles; the North side Sidewalk Project we are still waiting on pavers to complete; the Electric Department installed a new flag pole and light at the City Cemetery; Wayne Yarbrough, Code Enforcement Official is back after being out due to a lengthy illness; KSSB Golf Tournament went well; October 19th Fall Cleanup; Parks Department installing Christmas Lights; work needing to be done on the Downtown lights; Street and Golf Departments have been paving the Cart Trails at the Golf Course.
There were no other reports given at this meeting.