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July 14, 2026 - Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Elizabeth McElrath Appointed to Hearst Codes and Appeals Board
The council considered the appointment of Elizabeth McElrath to the Codes and Appeals Board, filling an empty position. A motion was made and seconded, and the council voted in favor, carrying the motion. Lola was asked to notify Ms. McElrath of her appointment. [cite: 203-204, 208-209]
Hearst City Council Approves Contracts for Street Preservation and Sewer Replacement Projects
The City Council authorized the city manager to enter into a Surface Preservation Treatment Service Contract with Innovative Roadway Solutions LLC, not to exceed $150,000. This contract will utilize piggybacking off Collin County's existing contract. The service involves applying an onyx treatment to preserve existing asphalt streets. This year, 19 streets will receive this treatment, an increase from the 12 streets treated last year, due to its success in preserving street integrity and appearance over the past two to three years. The council also authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with King's Solution Services for the 2025 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewerage Replacement Project. This project will address 13 locations, utilizing methods like pipe bursting and open-cut construction to minimize street disruption and cost. The total contract amount is $1,186,859, with a contingency of $113,141, for a total of $1,300,000 and a construction duration of 320 calendar days. [cite: 100-119, 120-140]
Hearst City Council Approves Refinancing of Bonds and Issuance of Certificates for Infrastructure and Fire Apparatus
The City Council considered and approved Ordinance 2629, authorizing the issuance of City of Hearst, Texas general obligation refunding bonds series 2026. This action aims to refund existing debt issued in 2016 to achieve economic savings. The refinancing is expected to save the city approximately $500,000 over the remaining 10-year bond term without extending maturity or adding new money. The council also approved Ordinance 2630, authorizing the issuance of City of Hearst, Texas tax and waterworks and sewer system, limited pledge, revenue certificates of obligation, series 2026. This issuance, totaling just under $6.7 million, will fund approximately $1 million for a fire apparatus replacement and the remainder for street and drainage infrastructure improvements, including work on Pipeline Road and Harwood Road. The measure was approved after a motion and second, with all in favor voting 'aye'. [cite: 75, 80-86, 101-102, 109-110, 134, 137]
Hearst City Council Honors Former City Manager, Hears from Community and Students
During the City Council meeting, a moment of remembrance occurred for former city manager Jim Stark, who passed away recently. His son, Brett Stark, was present and received a city flag and photograph in honor of his father's service. Council members acknowledged Jim Stark's significant contributions to municipal government. The council also addressed public participation by hearing from citizens during the 'Public Invited to Be Heard' segment. Eric Zarkno shared information about the nonprofit Families to Freedom, an underground resource for law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, and trafficking victims, highlighting their free transportation services. Additionally, several students from Tarrant County College (TCC) Northeast, taking a Texas Government class, spoke to fulfill a course requirement. These students included Michaela Wilkinson, David Cruz, Alex, and Maribel, who shared their reasons for attending and their academic pursuits. [cite: 38-61, 155-171, 186-281]
Hearst City Council Approves Consent Agenda Including Library Board Ordinance
The City Council considered and approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the June 23rd, 2027 council meeting and the second reading approval of Ordinance 2628. Ordinance 2628 amends the Hearst Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Article 2, concerning the Hearst Library and Cultural Enrichment Advisory Board. The motion to approve the consent agenda was made, seconded, and carried with all in favor voting 'aye'. [cite: 63-72]
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