This summary lists formal actions recorded during the Elgin City Council meeting on Aug. 5, 2025. For full discussion and context, see individual agenda items in the meeting record.
1) Consent agenda — dispatch services agreement with Bastrop County
Motion: Approve a two‑year service agreement with Bastrop County providing dispatching services to the Elgin Police Department in the annual amount noted in the agenda packet and authorize the mayor to execute the agreement.
Mover: Mayor Pro Tem (motion as part of consent agenda)
Second: Council member Krim (second recorded)
Outcome: Approved by roll call (transcript records roll call with council members voting "yes"; see meeting record for detailed roll call text).
2) Set dates for public hearings — FY2025‑26 budget, capital improvement plan and proposed tax rate
Motion: Set public hearing dates for the proposed FY2025‑26 budget, capital improvement plan and proposed tax rate for Sept. 2, 2025 (first reading/hearing) and Sept. 16, 2025 (second reading/hearing).
Mover: Mayor Pro Tem Brazier
Second: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Love
Outcome: Motion carries; dates adopted.
3) Solid waste contract extension with Waste Management of Texas Inc.
Motion: Authorize the interim city manager to execute the extension of solid waste collection and disposal services contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc.
Outcome: Approved by council vote (see full article for presentation, public comment and council questions).
4) Ordinance calling a special election on Nov. 4, 2025
Motion: Approve ordinance calling a special election to place proposed home‑rule charter amendments on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot.
Outcome: Ordinance approved; measures will be placed on the ballot for voter consideration.
Notes: All actions above are recorded in the official meeting transcript. For transfer of authority (contract execution) and implementation tasks, staff indicated follow‑up steps such as customer outreach and posting of ballot language will occur after the meeting.