Votes at a glance: Cleburne council approves consent items, right‑of‑way change, contracts and rate updates

Below are formal actions taken by the City Council at the July 6 meeting. All descriptions are based on motions and vote results recorded in the meeting transcript.

• Consent agenda (items 7.1–7.7, minus 7.3): Motion to approve consent items excluding 7.3 moved by Councilmember Oliver Cosby and seconded by Councilmember Diana Weaver; council approved the remainder of the consent agenda. (Recorded voice vote: no opposition recorded.)

• Item 7.3 — Right‑of‑way abandonment: Staff described a request from a church to abandon a dead‑end segment of Caddo Street between East Brown and East Willingham while retaining a utility easement. Mayor Pro Tem Blake Jones moved approval; Mark Wiki seconded. The motion carried 4–1; Councilmember Diana Weaver recorded the only opposition.

• Item 8.1 — Christmas in Action, HOPE program (Chapter 380 agreement): The council considered a one‑year renewal of a Chapter 380 economic development agreement to continue HOPE program funding in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for FY2027. Councilwoman Diana Weaver moved approval; Mayor Pro Tem Blake Jones seconded. The motion passed with no opposition recorded.

• Item 8.2 — Johnson County Heritage Foundation (Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum): After presentations and extended fiscal questions, Councilman Oliver Cosby moved to fund the museum at $100,000 (reduced from the requested $160,000); Mayor Pro Tem Blake Jones seconded. Vote: 4 yes, 1 no (Diana Weaver). City directed follow‑up (museum to provide a roadmap to reduce HOT reliance).

• Item 8.3 — FM4 to Cardega Road 16‑inch waterline contract award: Staff recommended award to Quality Excavation LLC in the amount of $2,294,051.75 (best‑value selection from nine bids). Motion to approve the contract carried with no opposition recorded. Contract time: 300 calendar days for completion, funded by 2024 Certificates of Obligation.

• Item 8.4 — Garbage and transfer station rates ordinance: Staff presented CPI and operating cost adjustments (CPI 2.61% and $3.21/ton landfill adjustment), noting residential curbside rates remain $16.80/month. Council approved the ordinance; effective date stated as Oct. 1, 2026.

• Executive session: Council met in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 regarding pending litigation (petition by Johnson County Power LLC at TCEQ). No public action was taken after closed session; the council adjourned.

These items were recorded in the meeting minutes and entered into the public record.