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City administrator: burning inside Groesbeck requires a city permit, not county burn ban

Groesbeck City Council · October 15, 2024
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Summary

At the Oct. 15 meeting City Administrator Chris Henson told council that the city does not fall under all county rules such as the county burn ban and that burning inside city limits is allowed with a city permit.

City Administrator Chris Henson clarified Oct. 15 that the City of Groesbeck does not automatically fall under all county rules regarding open burning. Henson told the council that burning inside city limits is allowed when a city-issued permit is obtained; the comment was presented as an informational update rather than a policy change or council action.

The statement was made during the council and city administrator comments portion of the meeting; no public comments or motions were associated with the clarification. The minutes do not record any follow-up direction to staff or changes to city ordinance language.