On a narrow screen this becomes a list of August's own meetings, grouped by day.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Government · Murphy City Council · 6p Murphy Council6:00 p.m. · Murphy Council
City Council - 04 Aug 2026
Murphy City Council · Murphy · Government
Tuesday 4 August 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
- PUBLIC COMMENTS The Council Chambers is open to the public. This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item listed on the agenda, except public hearings, or to provide a general comment. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted to act on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action may be placed on a future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion.
- MAYOR'S REPORT
- CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
- Upcoming Events. Aretha Adams, City Manager Staff Report-(2164) - Pdf
- CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
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- Consider and/or Act on the meeting minutes of the July 21, 2026, Regular Council Meeting. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary 2026 07 21 Regular City Council Meeting
- Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal contract with Cigna for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits effective October 1, 2026. Chelsie Montgomery, Director of Administrative Services Staff Report-(2160) - Pdf
- INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
- Hold a public hearing and Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit for a bank on property described as Lot 2R, Block A, Walmart Addition Replat, and located at 205 W. FM 544 (Project No. 2026-010). Stephanie Scott-Sims, AICP, Planning Manager Staff Report-(2156) - Pdf
- EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will now recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to take any action necessary regarding:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Members may request topics for future agenda meetings. No member of the City Council may discuss any of the requested subjects until such matter has been properly placed on the agenda.
- RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
- Discussion regarding the Property Tax Rate.
- ADJOURNMENT
Minutes for this meeting are expected and have not been published yet — most bodies post them weeks after the meeting.
Official agenda ↗ Retrieved 5 September 2026 · the posted agenda governs
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Government · Murphy City Council · 6p Murphy Council6:00 p.m. · Murphy Council
City Council - 18 Aug 2026
Murphy City Council · Murphy · Government
Tuesday 18 August 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
- PUBLIC COMMENTS The Council Chambers is open to the public. This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item listed on the agenda, except public hearings, or to provide a general comment. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted to act on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action may be placed on a future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion.
- MAYOR'S REPORT
- PRESENTATIONS
- Presentation: Murphy Citizen's Academy Graduation. Camryn Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager
- Presentation: Capital Improvement Project. Donald Reese, Public Works Director
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- Presentation: City-Wide Overtime
- CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
- Upcoming Events. Aretha Adams, City Manager Staff Report-(2170) - Pdf
- CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
- Consider and/or Act on the August 4, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary 2026 08 04 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
- Consider and/or act on the issuance of a special permit to allow a fireworks display during the Murphy Maize Days celebration on October 3, 2026. Kayla McFarland, Recreation Staff Report-(2169) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murphy, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a service agreement with Vertosoft for the purpose of purchasing and configuring the OpenGov Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement software through the Texas DIR purchasing program contract DIR-CPO-5327. Carter Smith, Director of Information Technology Staff Report-(2167) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the City by amending Section A8.001 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Section A8.003 Water and Sewer Usage rates; providing for Fee Schedule amendments. Paulette Overman, Assistant Finance Director. Staff Report-(2094) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on accepting the Financial Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. Paulette Overman, Assistant Finance Director Staff Report-(2166) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on accepting the June 30, 2026, Quarterly Investment Report. Paulette Overman, Assistant Finance Director Next FY26 No-New- Current Tax Proposed Tax Revenue Rate Rate Tax Rate Appraisal Tax 2024 2025 2025 Year Median Homestead $519,540 $553,991 $553,991 Value Tax Rate 0.362533 0.343487 0.357514 Estimated $1,981 $1,884 $1,903 Taxes Staff Report-(2165) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on Case No. 2026-005, requesting approval of a Construction Plat for The Enclave at Maxwell Creek Phase 2, consisting of 11.978 acres within Abstract No. 579, Henry Maxwell Survey. Stephanie Scott-Sims, AICP, Planning Manager Staff Report-(2168) - Pdf
- INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
- Consider and/or Act on a Resolution adopting the FY27 Proposed Tax Rate of $.361832/$100 valuation as the maximum allowed rate for Council adoption; establishing Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as the public hearing date on the FY27 proposed tax rate and the FY27 proposed budget; and providing that the final tax rate is scheduled to be adopted on September 15, 2026. Berna Fitzpatrick-Walker, CGFO, Finance Director Staff Report-(2146) - Pdf
- EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will now recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to take any action necessary regarding:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Members may request topics for future agenda meetings. No member of the City Council may discuss any of the requested subjects until such matter has been properly placed on the agenda.
- ADJOURNMENT
Minutes for this meeting are expected and have not been published yet — most bodies post them weeks after the meeting.
Official agenda ↗ Retrieved 5 September 2026 · the posted agenda governs
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Government · Murphy City Council · 6p Murphy Council6:00 p.m. · Murphy Council
City Council - 01 Sep 2026
Murphy City Council · Murphy · Government
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
- PUBLIC COMMENTS The Council Chambers is open to the public. This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item listed on the agenda, except public hearings, or to provide a general comment. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted to act on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action may be placed on a future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion.
- MAYOR'S REPORT
- PRESENTATIONS
- Presentation: Annual Economic Development Report. Camryn Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager
- INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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- Consider and/or Act on the August 18, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary 2026 08 18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
- Consider and/or Act on nominating and electing seven (7) residents and two (2) Council Members to serve as General Obligation Bond Committee Members. Camryn Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager. Staff Report-(2172) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on a Resolution to enter into a participation agreement to apply for participation in TexSTAR and establish an account in its name in TexSTAR for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment; authorizing City officers to execute all required forms for TexSTAR participation. Berna Fitzpatrick-Walker, Finance Director Staff Report-(2171) - Pdf
- Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article 28.02, Section 28.02.01 - Minor Plats; and Chapter 28, Article 28.01, Section 28.01.013 - Definitions of the Murphy Code of Ordinances (Project No. 2026-011). Stephanie Scott-Sims, AICP, Planning Manager Staff Report-(2173) - Pdf
- EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will now recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) Land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to take any action necessary regarding:
- § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: (i) Land use and zoning matters, Code Enforcement, nuisances, and litigation under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54.
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Members may request topics for future agenda meetings. No member of the City Council may discuss any of the requested subjects until such matter has been properly placed on the agenda.
- ADJOURNMENT
Minutes for this meeting are expected and have not been published yet — most bodies post them weeks after the meeting.
Official agenda ↗ Retrieved 15 September 2026 · the posted agenda governs