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Copperas Cove council approves Avenue D sidewalk funding agreement, new banking depository and library appointment
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Copperas Cove City Council authorized an advanced funding agreement with TxDOT for Avenue D sidewalk improvements, named Huntington National Bank as the city's primary depository, and appointed Chassity Throck Morton to the library advisory board; all measures passed by voice vote.
The Copperas Cove City Council on May 5 approved a package of routine and action items, including an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Avenue D sidewalk improvements, designation of Huntington National Bank as the city's primary depository, and the appointment of Chassity Throck Morton to the library advisory board.
Bobby Lewis, the city's development services director, told the council the Avenue D project has been authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission to receive federal alternative set-aside funds and that the advanced funding agreement would allow the city to move forward with design and construction. Lewis said the project will provide safe pedestrian access to Copperas Cove High School and "includes approximately 4,700 linear feet of sidewalk." Staff recommended approval of resolution 2026-14 to authorize the city manager to execute the agreement with TxDOT.
Councilmember Dell Treadway moved to approve resolution 2026-14; John Hail seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
On finance matters, Stephanie Poppin, assistant finance director, explained the city followed its investment policy and a request for competitive proposals after the existing contract with Cadence Bank came up for renewal. Huntington National Bank, which is acquiring Cadence, submitted the lone proposal; staff recommended the council approve resolution 2026-15 to designate Huntington as the city's depository for certain city funds. John Hail moved and Christina Strous seconded the resolution; the motion passed by voice vote.
In personnel action, Jeff Davis, director of human resources, said three library advisory board terms had expired and one application had been received. Rita Hogan moved to appoint Chassity Throck Morton to the vacant position; Howard Hawk seconded. The council approved the appointment by voice vote.
Council approved the remainder of the consent agenda items (F2'F7) by motion of Vana Hart and second by Rita Hogan; the council later approved a correction to item F1 (minutes) after a brief discussion. All recorded motions during the meeting were adopted by voice vote; the meeting record does not show individual roll-call tallies.
The council recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code A7A5551.087 to discuss financial incentives for a prospective business referred to as "Project Hometown Hero," but reconvened and announced no action resulted from the executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
