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CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 20, 2026 05:00 PM Council Chambers – 301 South Harrison St. San Augustine, TX 75972

1.CALL TO ORDER

  1. A.Prayer

  2. B.Pledge To the Flags

  3. C.Welcome Guests

2.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS: At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Please limit to three minutes each.

3.ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

4.CONSENT AGENDA: Items included under Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his/her designee to proceed with conclusion of each, in accordance with staff recommendations as reflected in the minutes of this meeting.

  1. A.Consider approval of the September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

5.ADMINISTRATION - DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Activities/Updates/Announcements/Items of Community Interest

  1. A.Update on Police Department Activity - Chief Jonathan Sowell

  2. B.Update on Municipal Court Activity - Judge Jeff Cox

  3. C.Update on Main Street Program - Lea Ann Bennefield

  4. D.Update on Library Activity – Celeste Rainey

  5. E.Update from City Manager - Jeaneyse Mosby

6.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. A.Consider approval of potential sludge increases for FY 2027.

  2. B.Consider approval of the 2027 City of San Augustine Holiday Schedule.

  3. C.Discuss the City of San Augustine's position on timelines regarding utility billing refunds, if accidentally overcharged.

  4. D.Consider approval of a Resolution Authorizing the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Sassafras Festival and street closure(s).

  5. E.Discuss and approve a request from the San Augustine County Appraisal District for the purchase of real property.

7.EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. A.Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 Personnel Matters; Court ordered restitution.

8.RECONVENE OPEN MEETING FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION IF ANY ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM #____

9.ADJOURN

The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations About Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

Should you require any reasonable accommodations or modifications to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Secretary at (936) 275-2121.

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door at City Hall of the City of San Augustine, TX, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time:

___________________by ______________and remained so posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

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Rhonda K. Williams - City Secretary, City of San Augustine, Texas