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ELGIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 21 , 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Council Debates New Council Member Onboarding Process; To Be Reviewed by Staff
The City Council discussed an outline for a newly elected council onboarding process. The proposal, led by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem St. Pierre and Council Member Silva, aims to enhance existing staff procedures by providing a documented guide for new council members. Key discussion points included the timing of the onboarding (Saturday mornings), the role of current council members vs. staff, the content of reference materials, and the potential for mock council meetings or workshops. Concerns were raised about the appropriateness of council members coaching each other and the need for clear guidelines and measurable outcomes for any new process. Ultimately, the council agreed to pass the document to staff for review, incorporation into existing procedures, and recommendations before bringing it back to the council.
Elgen Calls Special Election for Ward One Seat and Mixed Beverage Sales Vote
The City Council is considering an ordinance to call a special municipal election on November 3rd, 2026. This election will serve two purposes: electing a council member for Ward One to fill an unexpired term ending in May 2028, and submitting to voters the question of legalizing the sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, within the city. The current mixed beverage sales are restricted to the original city limits from 1995. The proposed election aims to allow voters to decide whether to expand these mixed beverage sales boundaries to align with current city limits and to ensure uniform property rights across the county for economic development. The election will have a cost of approximately $4,500, to be shared proportionally.
City Approves Transfer of Public Safety Site to ESD Number One
The city is transferring a public safety site property received from the Trinity Ranch MUD to Bastrop County Emergency Service District (ESD) Number One. This transfer is part of a negotiation with ETJ MUDs to dedicate property for public services. The property, located across from the elementary school, is intended for ESD facilities. ESD Number One has agreed to operationalize a facility within five years, or the property reverts to the MUD. This is similar to a previous property transfer involving the Harvest Ridge ETJ MUD, where a partner has not yet been secured. The council approved the formalization of this property transfer.
City Council Reviews Compensation and Benefits Study with Recommended Pay Adjustments
The City Council received a comprehensive compensation and benefits study prepared by Logic Compensation Group. The study assessed internal and external equity of the city's total compensation system, including base pay, benefits, and supplemental pays. The study involved surveying 72 benchmark jobs against a defined labor market and recommended actionable improvements. The report detailed findings on pay structures, pay practices, benefits, and implementation costs, with a recommended option (Option 4) that includes bringing employees to the minimum, applying a time and position increase, and ensuring a minimum 3% raise for all employees, costing an estimated $680,000 for the general population and sworn police combined. Council members discussed the implications of the study and the costs, with staff indicating that no decisions would be made until budget and revenue sides were fully assessed.
Quarterly Finance Report Shows General Fund on Target, Utility Fund Facing Rate Challenges
Lori Lenford from Gradient Solutions Corporation presented the quarterly finance and investment report, covering operations through June 30th. The report indicated that major operating funds are within the approved budget for fiscal year 26. The general fund is on target, with 91% of revenue collected year-to-date, primarily driven by property tax. Development services revenue is trending higher due to activity, with associated expenses noted. Several departments had less than 25% of their budget remaining, including Municipal Court, Development Services, Police, and IT, with reasons ranging from warrant roundups and grant expenses to inadvertent copier expense cuts. Sales tax collections are similar to the previous year, totaling approximately $2.2 million year-to-date. The report also addressed audit findings on negative fund balances, explaining them as temporary deficits awaiting grant reimbursements or developer contributions. The utility fund's negative balance was attributed to not keeping up with utility rates, with a rate study underway. The council discussed reserves, noting a $2.9 million 'general fund reserves' account, but no formal reserve policy is in place.
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