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Livingston council adopts CDBG application resolution, approves accounts and schedules land‑clearing public hearing
Summary
Council adopted a resolution to apply for a Texas CDBG Downtown Revitalization grant, approved accounts over $2,500 (including discussion of pickleball‑court repairs), scheduled a public hearing on a draft land‑clearing ordinance for April 14, and recorded manager updates on pool fees and truck restrictions.
At its March 10, 2026 regular meeting, the Livingston City Council approved several routine and policy‑directing items.
The council adopted Resolution No. 648 authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Downtown Revitalization Program after a motion by Alderman Alan Cook and a second by Alderman Andy Evans. The resolution was approved unanimously.
Council also reviewed and approved accounts over $2,500.00. During that discussion, Alderman Raymond Luna raised concerns about repairs to the pickleball courts at Matthews Street Park; the accounts list was approved unanimously, but the minutes do not specify the dollar amount tied specifically to the courts.
Community Development Coordinator Scott Rayburn presented a preliminary draft ordinance to add Section 10‑31 to Article II of Chapter 10 of the city code to regulate land clearing. Mayor Judy B. Cochran called a public hearing on the proposed ordinance for April 14, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. to receive public comment.
In manager updates, City Manager Billy S. Wiggins reported increases proposed for swimming‑pool fees and changes to pool‑party rentals, ongoing research into restricting large (loaded) trucks from residential streets, and a planning meeting on March 12 for USA 250th/July 4 events. The minutes recorded an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with the city attorney; attendees left the meeting for that session, and the minutes state the council reconvened with no action taken. The minutes contain inconsistent timestamps for the executive session entry and reconvening.
